| 2021-11-14 20:18:00 |
World |
Arrests Made Following Car Explosion Outside U.K. Hospital |
Three men detained following blast that killed one man, injured another in Liverpool |
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| 2021-11-14 18:49:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Name Mitch Landrieu to Lead Roughly $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan |
The former Louisiana lieutenant governor led the city of New Orleans from 2010 to 2018 |
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| 2021-11-14 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
An Illegal Vaccine Mandate |
An appellate court blocks OSHA in a withering rebuke. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
How to Make Spending Unpopular |
Government checks can’t make up for the rising cost of living. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Glasgow’s Climate of Unreality |
The latest climate confab achieved little, which is for the best. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden Stand Up for Louis DeJoy? |
Democrats want the head of USPS fired, but the Postmaster General is reducing red ink. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:30:00 |
Opinion |
Elizabeth Warren’s War on Accounting |
Her ‘Amazon tax’ plan would undermine the FASB and ultimately harm small investors and workers. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:28:00 |
Opinion |
Panama Heads for a Trial in New York |
Former President Martinelli’s sons face extradition on charges of money laundering. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Truth Behind Alec Baldwin’s Gun |
Actors seek reality. They’ll use whatever helps them find it. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:24:00 |
Opinion |
A Room With a Government-Ordered View |
How mandated windows keep New York City housing scarce and expensive. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Invite More Inflation—and Political Disaster |
Joe Manchin is right. Lawmakers should pivot to a responsible spending bill with sustainable financing. |
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| 2021-11-14 17:21:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘In Defence of Philanthropy’ Review: Doing Good, Under Attack |
Is charitable giving from major foundations and wealthy donors really just a form of self-interest—an attempt at ‘reputation-washing’? |
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| 2021-11-14 16:49:00 |
World |
COP26 Opens Path to International Carbon Trading |
A U.N.-certified carbon credit could be used by regulated markets and standardize more informal ones |
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| 2021-11-14 16:37:00 |
World |
COP26 Climate Deal Shows Fragility of New Emissions-Cutting Pledge |
The new Glasgow pact calls for countries to bolster commitments again next year, but the U.S. says it likely won’t do so |
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| 2021-11-14 16:05:00 |
Real Estate |
Trumps Selling Prized Washington, D.C., Hotel for $375 Million |
CGI Merchant Group, a Miami-based investment firm, is in contract to acquire the hotel lease for the Trump International Hotel |
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| 2021-11-14 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Industry, Consumers and Inflation |
China’s major economic indicators are expected to have cooled further at the beginning of the fourth quarter |
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| 2021-11-14 13:37:00 |
Opinion |
How the CIA Lets America Down |
‘Counterinsurgency warfare’ is a nullity without human intelligence. |
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| 2021-11-14 13:36:00 |
Opinion |
Brazil Responds in Defense of Its Democracy |
Under President Jair Bolsonaro, the government has assumed a renewed commitment to support human rights, democracy and economic freedom. |
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| 2021-11-14 13:35:00 |
Opinion |
A Tax on Billionaires Would Hit the Rest of Us |
The colossal equity-market selloff would affect the retirement security of tens of millions of U.S. workers. |
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| 2021-11-14 13:30:00 |
World |
In Belarus Border Standoff, Europe’s Debates Converge on Poland |
Warsaw has for years been locked in cultural battles within the EU, and now is at the front line on migration, relations with Russia |
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| 2021-11-14 13:02:00 |
World |
Moammar Gadhafi’s Son Launches Libyan Presidential Bid |
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi has called the 2011 rebellion that led to his father’s brutal death ‘evil’ |
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| 2021-11-14 12:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Chip That Changed the World |
Most of the wealth created since 1971 is a result of Intel’s 4004 microprocessor. |
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| 2021-11-14 12:36:00 |
Opinion |
Opioids, Guns and ‘Public Nuisance’ Lawsuits |
Why the Oklahoma Supreme Court was right to reject the state’s claim against a lawful product. |
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| 2021-11-14 10:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Created a Child-Care Crisis, and Big Providers Aim to Fill the Void |
Industry’s largest players work to scoop up struggling operations; more than 20% of nation’s child-care capacity hasn’t reopened by one estimate |
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| 2021-11-14 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Slow Return of Prime-Age Workers Threatens Recovery |
The pace at which adults ages 25 to 54 re-enter the labor force is a factor in U.S. growth and inflation |
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| 2021-11-14 09:29:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Try to Heal Rifts, Pass $2 Trillion Spending Bill |
Party leaders, centrists, progressives need to stay mostly united to approve big piece of Biden agenda this week |
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| 2021-11-14 09:22:00 |
Business |
Airbus Says It Can’t Meet Current Demand for Single-Aisle Jets |
European planemaker’s sales efforts hindered by production capacity constraints for its popular A320 over the next three years |
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| 2021-11-14 09:16:00 |
Politics |
High Inflation Pushes Biden to Focus Message on Rising Prices |
Rising cost of groceries, gasoline and rent could put Democrats’ legislative agenda at risk; Republican Party sees ‘gold mine’ |
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| 2021-11-14 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Best Tech Gifts 2021: Our Favorite Gadgets |
Yes, we’ll tell you the best phones and tablets to buy. But we can also recommend home-fitness systems, wrist cameras, follow-me robots and more, all tested by WSJ’s Personal Tech team |
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| 2021-11-14 09:00:00 |
Markets |
On Inflation Surge, the Fed Is Running Out of Excuses |
Investors still buy the story that inflation will go away on its own, but the risks are rising that it won’t |
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| 2021-11-14 08:40:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Surge Whips Up Market Froth |
Low inflation-adjusted returns on government bonds is driving investors to riskier corners of the market |
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| 2021-11-14 08:00:00 |
Business |
Fight Over 5G and Aviation Safety Clouds Big Investments by AT&T, Verizon |
Dispute among federal agencies over next-generation wireless has remained unresolved for two presidential administrations |
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| 2021-11-14 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Supermarkets Alter Layouts, Use Decoys to Fill Gaps Left by Shortages |
Product shortfalls caused by supply-chain bottlenecks are pushing grocers to get creative so consumers aren’t facing empty shelves |
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| 2021-11-14 08:00:00 |
Business |
As American Workers Leave Jobs in Record Numbers, a Closer Look at Who Is Quitting |
Specific groups, including lower-ranking employees and female middle managers, are more likely to be weighing their job options in a tight labor market |
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| 2021-11-14 07:00:00 |
Business |
The Hoffa Era Is Over as a New Top Negotiator Is Coming to the Teamsters |
One of the nation’s biggest unions is electing a new president this week as workers are increasingly demanding more from their employers |
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| 2021-11-14 06:03:00 |
Markets |
China’s Coal Addiction Runs Deeper Than Economics |
The economics of weaning China off coal are daunting, but geopolitical risks loom large for Beijing too—and may continue to slow down the pace of progress |
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| 2021-11-14 05:30:00 |
Life & Work |
This Thanksgiving, the Masks Are Off, the Dinner’s Inside and the Relatives Are Back |
Weary of the pandemic and reassured by vaccines, many people say they want to celebrate holidays more normally—indoors, without masks, with more of their relatives and friends |
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| 2021-11-14 05:30:00 |
Business |
Chip Shortage Has Manufacturers Turning to Lower-Tech Models |
Available, a washer like the one ‘at grandma’s’; workarounds include design tweaks and shipping incomplete products |
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| 2021-11-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Bets Give a Boost to Small-Cap Stocks |
Smaller companies can manage inflationary pressures more quickly than larger ones, say investors who are seeking refuge from price increases |
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| 2021-11-13 15:52:00 |
World |
At COP26, World Governments Agree to Strengthen Emissions Pledges, Formulate Carbon-Trading Market |
Many of the summit’s most ambitious agenda items fell aside, but backers say negotiators made progress, compromise |
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| 2021-11-13 13:44:00 |
World |
Dozens of Inmates Die in Latest Prison Riot in Ecuador |
Violence in the Litoral prison complex is the second gang battle there in barely six weeks |
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| 2021-11-13 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
America’s Lipstick War |
A century ago, women’s right to wear lipstick and other cosmetics became a cultural battlefield |
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| 2021-11-13 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Robots vs. Fatbergs: High-Tech Approaches to America’s Sewer Problem |
Cash-strapped U.S. cities are turning to drones, artificial intelligence and other innovations to help inspect and fix the country’s aging underground arteries of waste |
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| 2021-11-13 11:51:00 |
World |
Migrant Dies as Belarus-Poland Border Standoff Deepens |
Thousands of people are stranded at the border in freezing weather without adequate shelter or food |
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| 2021-11-13 11:00:00 |
Markets |
How NCAA’s New Rules Are Opening Money Doors for Student Athletes Outside Marquee Sports |
Student athletes who play volleyball, soccer, water polo and other sports can get a piece of the financial action |
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| 2021-11-13 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Some GOP Backers of Infrastructure Bill Plan to Skip Biden’s Signing Ceremony |
Republican lawmakers who supported the bipartisan package have faced criticism from their colleagues and death threats |
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| 2021-11-13 09:00:00 |
Tech |
In Elizabeth Holmes Trial, Ex-Theranos Employees Cite Culture of Fear and Isolation |
Pervasive secrecy kept even high-ranking people at startup in the dark, former employees say in testimony |
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| 2021-11-13 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Are AirPods Out? Why Cool Kids Are Wearing Wired Headphones |
Humble ‘retro’ corded headphones are making an unexpected return, for both aesthetic and practical reasons |
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| 2021-11-13 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Could Be Unmasked at Florida Trial |
Lawsuit over a $64 billion cache looks beyond the pseudonym to solve the mystery of who created the cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-11-13 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Holbein: Capturing Character in the Renaissance’ Review: Portraits Peopled With Symbols |
The artist’s distinctive portraiture caught not only his sitters’ likenesses, but also included winking allusions to their places in society. |
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| 2021-11-13 05:30:00 |
World |
As the U.S. Races to Vaccinate Kids Against Covid-19, Some Countries Hold Back |
Some governments can’t or won’t vaccinate children. Elsewhere, 3-year-olds get shots. |
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| 2021-11-13 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
How to Cut Your Home’s Carbon Footprint and Make It More Climate-Friendly |
The thought of decarbonizing your home might seem daunting, so we broke it down for you |
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| 2021-11-12 22:03:00 |
Business |
Deere, United Auto Workers Reach New Tentative Agreement on Contract |
Union says new offer has modest modifications to previous offer voted down Nov. 2 |
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| 2021-11-12 18:54:00 |
World |
U.S. Briefs Allies on Possible Russian Threat Toward Ukraine |
As Russian troops continue movements near Ukraine border, U.S. urges pressure against Moscow; Kremlin dismisses concerns |
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| 2021-11-12 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
The Inflation Revenue Dividend |
State and local governments have never had so much dough. |
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| 2021-11-12 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Another U.S. Embarrassment in Yemen |
Biden made concessions to the Houthis, who keep escalating the war. |
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| 2021-11-12 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Folding America’s Nuclear Umbrella |
Biden weighs ‘no first use’ even as strategic storm clouds loom. |
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| 2021-11-12 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Indicting Steve Bannon |
The former Trump adviser can’t defy a legal congressional subpoena. |
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| 2021-11-12 18:37:00 |
Business |
Amazon Worker Group in New York Withdraws Petition for Union Election |
Group plans to refile with more evidence of support; workers are at four facilities on Staten Island |
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| 2021-11-12 18:02:00 |
Business |
As Taylor Swift Rerecorded Her ‘Red’ Album, Universal Reworked Contracts |
The world’s largest music company has revamped record deals to block artists from rerecording their music |
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| 2021-11-12 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Threaten to Send Winter Shivers Through Michigan |
Shutting down a vital pipeline would endanger the environment and cause energy prices to rise. |
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| 2021-11-12 18:00:00 |
Sports |
Jon Gruden Sues NFL, Roger Goodell Over Leaked Emails |
The suit alleges that the league leaked damaging emails, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, to destroy the reputation of Gruden, the Las Vegas Raiders coach who resigned last month |
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| 2021-11-12 18:00:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Defamation Suit by Former ‘Apprentice’ Contestant Is Dropped |
Summer Zervos sued the former president for saying claims of unwanted touching and kissing were a hoax |
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| 2021-11-12 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
‘Xi Jinping Thought’ Makes China a Tougher Adversary |
The party ratifies it as a Marxist ‘breakthrough,’ consolidating his power and expanding its control. |
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| 2021-11-12 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Durham Sails Into Deep Waters |
How many ways in 2016 was James Comey’s FBI bamboozled by Russian disinformation? |
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| 2021-11-12 17:13:00 |
Opinion |
The Congressional Hypocrisy Caucus |
Sanders and Warren negotiate a potential tax cut for themselves; a new analysis finds the House bill raises taxes on many middle-income earners. |
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| 2021-11-12 17:02:00 |
Japan |
U.S. Moves to Ease Tariffs on Imported Steel, Aluminum From Japan |
Washington, Tokyo to start talks to address bilateral concerns over steel and aluminum issues |
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| 2021-11-12 16:57:00 |
U.S. |
Homer Plessy, Plaintiff in ‘Separate but Equal’ Supreme Court Case, May Finally Be Pardoned |
Louisiana Board of Pardons unanimously approves application to pardon 19th-century civil rights activist in case that upheld Jim Crow-era laws |
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| 2021-11-12 16:53:00 |
Politics |
Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Indicted on Contempt Charges for Defying Jan. 6 Panel Subpoena |
The charges mark the first such criminal case in decades |
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| 2021-11-12 16:32:00 |
World |
Houthi Rebels in Yemen Storm Former U.S. Embassy, Take Hostages |
Many of the U.S.-employed Yemeni security personnel have been freed |
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| 2021-11-12 16:30:00 |
Deals |
Activist Investor Mantle Ridge Has $1.8 Billion Stake in Dollar Tree |
The investor is said to seek improvement in Family Dollar, price strategy |
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| 2021-11-12 16:21:00 |
CMO Today |
Wall Street Journal CMO Suzi Watford to Exit |
Executive who runs Dow Jones’ subscription business including for The Wall Street Journal has spent more than two decades at News Corp |
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| 2021-11-12 16:01:00 |
Politics |
Mark Meadows Declines to Appear Before Jan. 6 Committee |
Trump’s former chief of staff didn’t show up to testify before panel investigating attack on Congress |
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| 2021-11-12 15:46:00 |
Books & Arts |
Gliding Into Scottish History |
Henry Raeburn’s ‘The Rev. Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch’ is a decidedly nonstandard portrait of one of the artist’s friends. |
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| 2021-11-12 15:45:00 |
Politics |
Robert Califf, Former FDA Chief, Is Biden’s Pick to Run Agency |
The Duke University cardiologist who has recently overseen strategy at Alphabet’s healthcare subsidiaries ran the agency under Obama |
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| 2021-11-12 15:35:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Shrink Next Door’ Review: Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd’s Mind Games |
Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell star, respectively, as a manipulative psychotherapist and one of his patient-victims in an Apple TV+ series based on the podcast of the same name. |
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| 2021-11-12 15:07:00 |
Business |
Iceland Spoofs Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘Meta’ Unveiling in Tourism Video |
Inspired by Iceland says skip the metaverse and visit the country without wearing ‘silly looking headsets’ |
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| 2021-11-12 14:50:00 |
Markets |
Johnson & Johnson Is Becoming Two Companies. What Happens to My Stock? |
How individual shareholders are affected by the news |
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| 2021-11-12 14:49:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
A Hapsburg royal’s Mexican reign, the women who reported on World War II, John Edgar Wideman’s American tragedies, citizenship in crisis and more. |
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| 2021-11-12 14:06:00 |
U.S. |
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Stowing Weapons in His Truck on Jan. 6 |
Defendant Lonnie Coffman says Molotov cocktails were years old and he had no plans to use them |
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| 2021-11-12 13:59:00 |
Business |
CyrusOne Nears Deal to Be Sold to a Private Equity Buyer |
Deal could value data-center operator at more than $10 billion |
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| 2021-11-12 13:58:00 |
Politics |
Jack Ciattarelli Concedes to Phil Murphy in New Jersey Governor Race |
No recount requested after Democratic governor won re-election in Garden State by a slim margin |
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| 2021-11-12 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
Why America Needs National Conservatism |
Today’s central challenge is an aggressive, ascendant radical left. Incremental reform won’t counter it. |
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| 2021-11-12 13:53:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Touts Infrastructure in Crumbling Baltimore |
Why didn’t he mention the city’s decrepit water and sewage systems? |
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| 2021-11-12 13:22:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Accuses Russian of Money Laundering for Ryuk Ransomware Gang |
Arrest is first in connection with group that took in more than $100 million in ransom payments last year |
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| 2021-11-12 13:21:00 |
U.S. |
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Nears End as Defense Gambles by Putting Teenager on Stand |
The conventional wisdom is that criminal defendants are better off keeping silent |
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| 2021-11-12 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Infrastructure Bill Is a Boondoggle by Design |
Only $110 billion is allocated to roads, bridges and major projects. |
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| 2021-11-12 13:04:00 |
Opinion |
When Doctors Become Too Reliant on Artificial Intelligence |
Human error can confound algorithms. |
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| 2021-11-12 13:02:00 |
Opinion |
Blame Big Trucking for the Driver Shortage |
The motor-carrier exemption to overtime pay suppresses truckers’ wages. |
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| 2021-11-12 13:01:00 |
Politics |
Qatar to Represent U.S. Interests in Afghanistan as Evacuation Winds Down |
As protecting power, Qatar will serve role in Afghanistan that Swiss Embassy does for U.S. in Iran |
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| 2021-11-12 12:41:00 |
Markets |
Labor Market Has No Slack in Sight |
Recent labor market data are latest indication it remains extraordinarily hard to find workers |
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| 2021-11-12 12:19:00 |
Politics |
Centrist Democrats Await Cost Analysis on $2 Trillion Bill |
House lawmakers want to hear from nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office ahead of planned vote next week on social-spending and climate plan |
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| 2021-11-12 12:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Your Thanksgiving Meal Needs Dessert Wine—And That’s Not the Same Thing as Sweet Wine |
Dessert wines are woefully misunderstood, and pairing them is an art worth mastering. Red, white, sparkling and fortified, these bottles will give your holiday feast the finale it deserves. Plus: 10 perfect pie pairings |
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| 2021-11-12 12:00:00 |
Markets |
The Problem With How Many Financial Advisers Set Their Fees |
When you’re charged based on a percentage of your assets, it’s worth asking yourself: Am I paying too much? |
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| 2021-11-12 11:42:00 |
Markets |
Johnson & Johnson Breakup Is No Clean Sweep |
Tepid market reaction to separation of consumer unit shows Johnson & Johnson still has work ahead to convince shareholders |
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| 2021-11-12 11:33:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Last Emperor of Mexico’ Review: The Habsburg of Chapultepec |
When the liberal scion of a European dynasty arrived to take power in 1860s Mexico, he expected the embrace of a grateful nation. |
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| 2021-11-12 11:31:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Broken Constitution’ Review: A House, and Its Plans, Divided |
Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation just days before suspending habeas corpus—a paradox at the heart of his attempt to restore the Union to health. |
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| 2021-11-12 11:11:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Correspondents’ Review: Women to the Front |
Allied commanders banned women journalists from covering combat but couldn’t keep the most resourceful away. |
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| 2021-11-12 10:30:00 |
A-hed |
Bitcoin Mining Noise Drives Neighbors Nuts—a Giant Dentist Drill That Won’t Stop |
Cryptocurrency operations require banks of computers and fans to cool them, and the din is making people who live nearby frazzled |
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| 2021-11-12 10:06:00 |
Life & Work |
Mindy Kaling on her New Show and Smelling like Rihanna |
Ahead of this month’s ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ premiere on HBO Max, the actress, producer and writer talks hot-pink Birkins, Moscow Mules and advice for young, would-be comedy scribes |
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| 2021-11-12 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Get-Rich-Quick Schemes That Target Young People Online Proliferate |
Many scams can seem surprisingly legitimate to those who spend a lot of time on social-media platforms |
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| 2021-11-12 09:52:00 |
U.S. |
Churches Changed During the Pandemic and Many Aren’t Going Back |
Religious leaders are trying to attract members for the long haul. ‘What we are trying to build is something that is Covid-proof and recession-proof.’ |
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| 2021-11-12 09:12:00 |
World |
Netherlands Set to Revive Covid-19 Restrictions Despite High Vaccination Rate |
Other countries are also reviving, or considering reviving, abandoned health precautions as infections rise across Europe |
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| 2021-11-12 09:00:00 |
Business |
Disney’s Streaming Service Reaches Two-Year Mark Amid Subscriber Slowdown |
Disney+ promotes new ‘Star Wars’ shows, offers subscribers perks at theme parks for company holiday |
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| 2021-11-12 09:00:00 |
Tech |
I Spent 24 Hours in the Metaverse. I Made Friends, Did Work and Panicked About the Future. |
The best way to learn about the 3-D future internet everyone’s talking about? Visit it in a virtual-reality headset. |
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| 2021-11-12 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Is Stifling Independent Report on Its Impact in India, Human Rights Groups Say |
External researchers say company is delaying completion and narrowing scope of assessment commissioned in mid-2020. Facebook says work is continuing. |
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| 2021-11-12 08:49:00 |
World |
Europe Sees “a New Type of War,” Accusing Belarus of Weaponizing Migrants |
Poland has deployed more soldiers along the border as tensions have risen |
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| 2021-11-12 08:38:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Sells More Tesla Stock |
Billionaire CEO sells 639,737 shares on Thursday, according to regulatory filings |
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| 2021-11-12 08:35:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Expectations Could Be a Freudian Slip for the Fed |
Central banks would be ill-advised to tighten monetary policy just because consumers say they think inflation will be higher in 10 years’ time |
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| 2021-11-12 08:19:00 |
Markets |
Rivian Stock Price Edges Higher: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Shares in the electric vehicle maker rose premarket, adding to its $100 billion market capitalization |
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| 2021-11-12 08:00:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Says Rivian Has Yet to Face its True Test |
Tesla CEO’s remarks come after rival electric-vehicle maker’s blockbuster IPO |
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| 2021-11-12 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
U.S. Borders Are Again Open to International Travelers. Here’s What It Means for Tourist Hubs. |
Cities are breathing easier now that entry restrictions are lifted for visitors from 33 countries; crowds are coming, but hurdles remain |
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| 2021-11-12 07:59:00 |
Business |
iPhone Maker Foxconn Expects Supply-Chain Issues Until Second Half of 2022 |
Component shortage prompts Foxconn to forecast consumer electronics sales decline in fourth quarter |
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| 2021-11-12 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Natural-Gas Supply Is Back in Balance, but Prices Are Still Swinging |
Unseasonably mild weather is allowing U.S. inventories of the heating fuel to build ahead of winter |
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| 2021-11-12 07:00:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Companies Aid China’s Bid for Chip Dominance Despite Security Concerns |
Silicon Valley venture-capital firms and chip-industry giants are ramping up deals in China’s semiconductor industry, alarming U.S. officials |
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| 2021-11-12 06:58:00 |
World |
Biden and Xi Pressed for U.S.-China Climate Statement |
Agreement aims to smooth COP26 negotiations and U.S.-China relations ahead of Biden-Xi summit |
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| 2021-11-12 06:44:00 |
World |
COP26 Talks Enter Final Scheduled Day With Deal Still Elusive |
Negotiators publish fresh draft texts, hoping to get an agreement from most governments by end of Friday |
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| 2021-11-12 05:43:00 |
Markets |
Toshiba’s GE-Style Split Risks Lukewarm Welcome |
The proposed split could unlock some value, but recalcitrant activist investors may conclude it isn’t nearly enough |
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| 2021-11-12 05:37:00 |
World |
U.S. Journalist Danny Fenster Sentenced in Myanmar to 11 Years in Prison |
Dozens of media professionals have been detained since Myanmar’s military seized power in February |
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| 2021-11-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How Crypto Wallets Fit Into Investors’ Pockets |
A coming wave of companies providing accounts for digital assets could reorder the consumer crypto landscape |
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| 2021-11-12 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Record-High Job Openings Persist in Tight Labor Market |
There were more than 11 million job openings in early November, according to jobs site Indeed, well above the number of unemployed workers |
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| 2021-11-12 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
How Biden’s Plan Would Expand Pre-K to Millions of Children |
Schools would get billions in federal funds; some see staffing, facilities hurdles |
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| 2021-11-12 05:30:00 |
Business |
When the Travis Scott Concert Stopped, the Social-Media Posts—and Conspiracy Theories—Were Just Beginning |
Proliferation of graphic or questionable content on people’s feeds puts spotlight on how social-media companies police their platforms |
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| 2021-11-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The 4% Retirement Rule Is in Doubt. Will Your Nest Egg Last? |
A well-established strategy for funding our golden years is no longer foolproof. Retirees need to get creative. |
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| 2021-11-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Traders Rush to Stock-Options Bets on Tesla and Amazon |
With equities near records, many traders have been using options to wager on a continued advance in tech companies |
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| 2021-11-12 05:18:00 |
Markets |
Stocks on Track to Snap Weekly Winning Streak |
Forecasts that inflation will push the Federal Reserve to raise rates put the S&P 500 on track to break a run of weekly gains |
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| 2021-11-12 04:30:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Plans to Start Selling Covid-19 Vaccines at Profit |
After having committed to at-cost vaccines, drugmaker says it will shift toward seeking profit on new orders |
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| 2021-11-12 04:07:00 |
World |
World Leaders Pressure Libya to Hold Elections on Time |
Vice President Kamala Harris, German Chancellor Angela Merkel gather in Paris to support a vote intended to halt a series of crises since the ouster and death of dictator Moammar Ghadhafi in 2011 |
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| 2021-11-12 02:32:00 |
Business |
Toshiba, Like GE, Plans to Split Into Three Parts |
Company plans the split by March 2024 in response to shareholder pressure for a more focused structure |
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| 2021-11-11 22:35:00 |
World |
Biden and China’s Xi to Hold Virtual Summit on Monday |
Tensions between the two countries have grown since Biden took office |
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| 2021-11-11 20:27:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Needs to Sell Millions of More Tesla Shares to Meet 10% Pledge |
The CEO sold about 4.5 million Tesla shares Monday through Wednesday, likely needs to sell upward of 12.5 million more to reach his goal |
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| 2021-11-11 19:32:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former JPMorgan Exec Says Bank Fired Her for Raising Compliance Concerns |
Shaquala Williams said she had concerns about whether the bank violated terms of settlements with U.S. agencies |
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| 2021-11-11 19:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Shrink Next Door’ Review: Mind Games |
Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell star, respectively, as a manipulative psychotherapist and one of his patient-victims in a series based on the podcast of the same name |
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| 2021-11-11 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Rivian, the Government Unicorn |
The EV truck maker is worth $120.5 billion. It has sold 156 vehicles. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Black Lives Matter vs. Eric Adams |
Anti-police activists test the Mayor-elect’s resolve to reduce crime. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Putin’s Belarus Offensive |
The Kremlin ally uses migrants and energy against Western Europe. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Yield Control Bust in Australia |
Note to the Fed: This monetary innovation Down Under failed. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:29:00 |
CIO Journal |
Goldman Sachs Injects $90 Million Into Low-Code Software Maker WSO2 |
Amid a tech-talent crunch, the Wall Street bank is eyeing a growing market for do-it-yourself app builders that put development into the hands of business-line employees |
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| 2021-11-11 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Wins Arizona, Then Turns on It |
From the border to the forests and schools, the administration is hostile to the state I lead. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Need to Face Down the Woke |
Identity politics has become dangerous to their cause. Even the socialists at Jacobin magazine see it. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
It’s Autumn in New York. You Can Smell It |
The ginkgo trees’s yellow pods stink like rancid butter. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
What New Delhi Needs to Stand Up to Beijing |
The border clash hasn’t gone China’s way, but it’s also revealed the weakness of the Indian economy. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Executive Privilege |
‘The Democrats who are suing to break President Trump’s executive privilege in respect of January 6 might want to be careful for what they wish.’ |
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| 2021-11-11 18:03:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘True Raiders’ Review: In the Tunnels of Jerusalem |
In 1909, a syndicate of treasure hunters sailed for the Holy Land to find the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Indiana Jones was not among them. |
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| 2021-11-11 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Educating Girls Is an Islamic Obligation |
Extremists like the Taliban distort the Quran’s teachings and harm their countries. |
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| 2021-11-11 17:52:00 |
Life & Work |
‘Swatting’: An Intentionally False Alarm Brings in Big Guns |
Military-style police teams have given their name to a disturbing new kind of prank |
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| 2021-11-11 17:52:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Belfast’ Review: Love in the Time of Troubles |
Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical look at his childhood in a turbulent Northern Ireland is a stirring tribute to family ties |
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| 2021-11-11 17:50:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Julia’ Review: Haute Cuisine, Honored Chef |
Julie Cohen and Betsy West cook up a delightful documentary about Julia Child. |
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| 2021-11-11 17:46:00 |
Politics |
Hundreds Seeking Evacuation From Afghanistan Forced to Leave Safehouses |
Volunteer group housing Afghans said it couldn’t gain approval to fly them out of the country |
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| 2021-11-11 17:45:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Ex-MoviePass CEO to Test a Second Act for the Failed Subscription Service |
Stacy Spikes, former chief of MoviePass, said he intends to test a revised business model between the Thanksgiving and New Year holidays, according to court documents |
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| 2021-11-11 17:43:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Once Upon a Time in China’ Once Again |
Criterion gathers the five-film martial-arts series into a collection of hi-def restorations. |
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| 2021-11-11 17:34:00 |
Business |
Ellume Recalls More Than 2 Million At-Home Covid-19 Tests Over False Positives |
FDA says there have been 35 reported incidents of false positives |
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| 2021-11-11 17:34:00 |
Business |
Subway’s Tuna Isn’t Actually Tuna, Lawsuit Again Alleges |
Amended suit claims tuna sampled from sandwich chain has trace amounts of chicken, pork and cattle DNA |
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| 2021-11-11 17:29:00 |
Business |
Companies Order Record Number of Robots Amid Labor Shortage |
North American firms ordered nearly 29,000 robotics units in first nine months of 2021 |
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| 2021-11-11 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
When Veterans Come Home |
Does their service ever end? |
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| 2021-11-11 16:38:00 |
Life & Work |
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT: A Glimpse of VW Group’s Electric Future |
This EV doesn’t quite match Tesla in range or price. But it’s a great looking car, writes Dan Neil, and the fastest four-door sedan Audi has ever built. |
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| 2021-11-11 15:53:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Get an Appointment With a Specialist Doctor Faster |
Waiting too long to see a doctor? Try a different approach, healthcare executives and medical experts advise |
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| 2021-11-11 15:48:00 |
Markets |
Another Bitcoin Futures ETF Bites the Dust |
Costs ended plans for launch of new crypto fund; move follows October cancellation by Invesco |
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| 2021-11-11 15:46:00 |
U.S. |
Who is Kyle Rittenhouse and What Happened in Kenosha, Wis.? |
Teenager is charged in killings of two protesters and injuries to a third during unrest last year |
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| 2021-11-11 14:51:00 |
U.S. |
What’s Happening at the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: The Latest |
Teen takes the stand in his own defense |
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| 2021-11-11 14:37:00 |
Politics |
Surging Inflation Poses New Challenge to Biden’s $2 Trillion Spending Plan |
Republicans say spending bill will lead to further price increases, while Democrats say it will help families lower costs |
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| 2021-11-11 14:33:00 |
Markets |
GoPro Can Avoid an Inventory Wipeout |
Action camera maker learns from past inventory mistakes as it moves to subscription model |
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| 2021-11-11 14:11:00 |
Business |
Energy Companies Turn to 3-D Printing to Bypass Snarled Supply Chains |
Technology is being used for replacement parts as availability of components via traditional delivery lines remains uncertain |
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| 2021-11-11 13:53:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Says He Will Emphasize Veterans in Pandemic-Recovery Efforts |
On Veterans Day, Biden makes remarks at Arlington National Cemetery |
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| 2021-11-11 13:49:00 |
Business |
GE Was Once a Model for Siemens but Now Follows Its Rival’s Path |
U.S. company’s new strategy resembles that of its German competitor, in shift that could narrow gap that has opened between them |
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| 2021-11-11 13:11:00 |
Opinion |
A Resounding Defeat for Radical Democrats |
But it will take more than an election to turn back the woke tide. |
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| 2021-11-11 13:10:00 |
Opinion |
California Responds on Supply-Chain Issues |
The Golden State won’t sacrifice hard-won protections for the environment and workers. |
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| 2021-11-11 13:09:00 |
Opinion |
Privacy Protections Need a Legislative Update |
The Privacy Act of 1974 was passed to balance two interests. |
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| 2021-11-11 13:02:00 |
Life & Work |
The New Job Interview Dilemma: How Much to Study a Hiring Manager’s Social Media |
Is it strategic—or risky—to bone up on your interviewer’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram accounts to glean talking points? We asked career experts to weigh in |
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| 2021-11-11 12:49:00 |
Politics |
Trump Appeals Court Ruling Allowing Release of Records to Jan. 6 Panel |
A House select committee is investigating events that led to the riot at the Capitol |
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| 2021-11-11 12:18:00 |
Opinion |
Millennials, Put Away Childish Political Things |
The woke claim to own you simply by virtue of your youth. You are overdue for upward moral mobility. |
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| 2021-11-11 12:17:00 |
CFO Journal |
Overhauled Auditing Watchdog Expected to Boost Industry Scrutiny and Focus on Investors |
SEC picks four new members of accounting oversight board to replace fired panel |
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| 2021-11-11 12:17:00 |
World |
Murderer of Jewish Holocaust Survivor in France Gets Life Sentence |
Killing of Mireille Knoll, 85, sparked debate over French efforts to stop anti-Semitic attacks; defendant Yacine Mihoub to appeal |
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| 2021-11-11 12:17:00 |
Opinion |
‘Net Zero’ Will Make Wall Street Richer at Main Street’s Expense |
Follow the money and note who benefits from creating an artificial demand for renewable energy. |
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| 2021-11-11 12:01:00 |
Books & Arts |
Do Women Still Want to Go to the Movies? |
As moviegoers trickle back to theaters, one key demographic may be missing |
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| 2021-11-11 11:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes and Other Holiday Desserts for 2021 |
Whether pumpkin or pecan or something other than pie entirely, a dessert for the Thanksgiving table has to truly deliver. From an ambitious caramel-apple pie élevée to a super-simple Key lime mousse you can whip up last-minute, these are recipes we need this year. |
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| 2021-11-11 10:57:00 |
Real Estate |
Citizenship-by-Investment: How to Buy a Home That Could Come With a Foreign Passport or Residency Permit |
American citizens who want to live full-time in another country can take advantage of pay-to-stay programs |
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| 2021-11-11 10:57:00 |
Life & Work |
How Easily Can a Virus Escape From a Lab? |
Documented lab leaks in the U.S., Russia and China offer insight into what might have happened with Covid-19. |
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| 2021-11-11 10:33:00 |
Tech |
The Best Heated Gear for Cold Weather Outdoor Adventures |
From battery-powered gloves to futuristic insoles that heat up to 140 degrees, this high-tech gear will keep you warm all winter long |
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| 2021-11-11 10:00:00 |
Markets |
The Pros and Cons of Donor-Advised Funds |
As more taxpayers take advantage of these vehicles, some lawmakers are proposing certain restrictions |
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| 2021-11-11 09:30:00 |
Life & Work |
These Online Grocers Want to Make it Easy for You to Shop Sustainably |
There’s a boom in ethically sourced groceries online, but the convenience of a one-stop shop remains largely elusive. We comparison-shopped online grocers to find the best bets. |
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| 2021-11-11 09:23:00 |
Life & Work |
An End to Masks in Schools? More Districts Ease Covid-19 Rules as Kids Get Shots |
Moves to ease school restrictions reflect how eager some officials and parents are to get back to normal—and will serve as a key test |
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| 2021-11-11 09:08:00 |
Markets |
A COP26 Deal in Scotland Would Help Investors Too |
The surprise declaration between Washington and Beijing could lay the foundations for a meaningful climate deal in Glasgow, though it is still no sure thing |
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| 2021-11-11 08:50:00 |
World |
F.W. de Klerk, South African President Who Helped End Apartheid, Dies at 85 |
Last leader of nation’s white-minority government formed a relationship with the country’s first Black president, Nelson Mandela |
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| 2021-11-11 08:27:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Gains Power as Communist Party Designates Him Historical Figure |
Decision praises Xi’s ’great political courage’ and armors him against critics as he maneuvers to extend his rule |
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| 2021-11-11 08:12:00 |
Markets |
Rivian, Tesla Stock Prices Jump in Premarket Trading |
Investors are piling into shares of electric-vehicle companies a day after Rivian’s IPO |
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| 2021-11-11 08:06:00 |
Markets |
High Energy Prices Likely to Mean Less Oil Demand This Year, OPEC Says |
Prices for a wide range of energy commodities have surged in recent months |
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| 2021-11-11 08:00:00 |
World |
China’s Coal Shortage Threatens Farmers in India and Truckers in South Korea |
The countries rely on Chinese exports of urea for fertilizer and running diesel vehicles |
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| 2021-11-11 07:12:00 |
Markets |
Beyond Meat, Tesla, Rivian: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Tesla shares rise after filings showed Elon Musk sold stock; Rivian jumps again after IPO-day pop |
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| 2021-11-11 07:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Our Veterans Need Help Becoming Civilians Again |
Our treatment of troops returning from combat has led to a culture of permanent disability. They deserve better. |
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| 2021-11-11 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Homes Now Typically Sell in a Week, Forcing Buyers to Take Risks |
Buyers are often waiving traditional safeguards in fast-moving market where median price has climbed |
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| 2021-11-11 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Vatican Nears Sale of London Building Ensnared in Corruption Scandal |
Sale of property to Bain Capital and CIT Group could mean loss of over $100 million for the Vatican |
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| 2021-11-11 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Pure-Play iBuyers Go Big as Zillow Goes Home |
While Opendoor and Offerpad proved they can hang tough, investors shouldn’t be so quick to double down |
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| 2021-11-11 06:00:00 |
Business |
Alibaba’s ‘Singles Day’ in China Hit by Global Supply Strains |
Power outages, chip shortages and production snarls keep merchants on edge and customers waiting during ‘Singles Day’ |
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| 2021-11-11 05:50:00 |
Markets |
China Gets Slightly Less Tough on Property Developers |
The country’s regulators are considering making it easier for developers to buy assets from struggling peers like Evergrande to protect home buyers and stem any contagion |
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| 2021-11-11 05:30:00 |
World |
Feud at Smithfield Foods’ Parent Company Shows Messy Underside of Chinese Takeover |
Son offers details about his estrangement with his father over WH Group’s strategy, including whether American pork products can fit in with Chinese tastes |
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| 2021-11-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
Should an 11-Year-Old Wait to Get the Bigger Covid-19 Vaccine Dose? |
Dosages for children age 5 to 11 are one-third the amount for older people |
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| 2021-11-11 05:30:00 |
Life & Work |
How Much Do Electric Vehicles Cost to ‘Fill Up’ Compared With Buying Gasoline? |
Where you live is the biggest factor, and EV road trips could lead to sticker shock |
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| 2021-11-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Avis, the Latest Meme Stock Frenzy, Is Driving the Dow Transports Index |
Its outsize influence could make that index a less reliable gauge of the broader stock market |
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| 2021-11-11 05:12:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise After Inflation Data, Disney Earnings |
Tesla shares rise premarket after regulatory filings show CEO Elon Musk sold $5 billion of stock this week |
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| 2021-11-11 05:12:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developers Rally on Policy Hopes as Evergrande Again Averts Default |
Central bank considers easing rules on leverage to help struggling developers sell off assets |
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| 2021-11-11 05:06:00 |
World |
‘Captain America’ Protester Gets Nearly Six Years in Prison for Hong Kong Mall Chants |
Former food delivery worker sentenced to more than five years under national security law over slogans deemed to promote the city’s independence from China |
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| 2021-11-10 23:39:00 |
Politics |
Judge Rules Against Texas Ban on Mask Mandates in Schools |
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban violates federal law protecting disabled students’ access to public education, federal judge rules |
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| 2021-11-10 23:22:00 |
Markets |
China Borrows Again at Negative Rates in Euros |
China sells negative-yielding three-year notes as part of $4.6 billion deal |
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| 2021-11-10 22:14:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches Astronauts to International Space Station |
Crew of four aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon are expected to reach the orbiting research facility Thursday evening |
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| 2021-11-10 21:01:00 |
U.S. |
‘Rust’ Crew Member Files Lawsuit, Alleging Negligence Led to Fatal Shooting |
Electrician sues producers, star Alec Baldwin and crew members who handled gun, seeking damages |
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| 2021-11-10 20:59:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Sells $1.1 Billion in Tesla Stock |
Share disposal comes as the billionaire chief executive exercises a large number of stock options |
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| 2021-11-10 20:13:00 |
Business |
Investor Testifies as Case Against Elizabeth Holmes Winds Down |
Texas money manager poured more than $1 million into blood-testing startup |
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| 2021-11-10 19:06:00 |
Business |
Beyond Meat Shares Fall After Disappointing Forecast Cites Uncertainty |
Company says it expects revenue between $85 million and $110 million in fourth quarter, well below analysts’ expectations |
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| 2021-11-10 18:51:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Halts Registration of 2 Digital Tokens Over Allegedly Misleading and Missing Information |
The action comes as the SEC chairman says it will be ‘very active’ in bringing the digital currency market under its investor protection framework |
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| 2021-11-10 18:51:00 |
Business |
Starbucks Union Fight Escalates as Company, Workers Battle Over Vote |
Howard Schultz is among executives traveling to Buffalo, N.Y., to press the coffee giant’s case |
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| 2021-11-10 18:39:00 |
Markets |
Disney’s Streaming Show Will Eventually Go On |
A sharp slowdown in Disney+ growth might continue as the company fills its content slate |
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| 2021-11-10 18:23:00 |
U.S. |
Travis Scott Concert Latest: Police Dismiss Report of Drugged Security Guard |
Authorities expect probe into deadly Astroworld performance to take weeks as they piece together timeline of events |
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| 2021-11-10 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation and Building Back Worse |
Joe Manchin has ample reason to kill spending that is harming workers. |
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| 2021-11-10 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Rent Control Backfires Again in St. Paul |
Voters put on a 3% cap. You’ll never guess what developers did next. |
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| 2021-11-10 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
An Opioid Lawsuit Smackdown |
The Oklahoma Supreme Court shreds abuse of the ‘public nuisance’ tort. |
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| 2021-11-10 18:12:00 |
Economy |
Where Inflation Is Highest in U.S. |
Prices have risen the most in Midwest and South as inflation hits 30-year high |
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| 2021-11-10 18:11:00 |
Markets |
Broad Selloff Signals Inflation Fears Are Warming |
But many on Wall Street believe combination of strong corporate earnings and low interest rates will continue to propel markets higher |
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| 2021-11-10 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
The March of the Latin Left-Wing Dictator |
Ortega steals elections in Nicaragua but pays no economic price. |
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| 2021-11-10 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Sacrifice of the Unknown Soldier |
The tomb, marking its 100th anniversary, has become the focal point of the nation’s gratitude for those who give their lives for the safety of others. |
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| 2021-11-10 17:51:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Wades Into Battle Between Billboard Advertisers and City Officials |
Industry seeks to lift limits on ‘off-premises’ signs |
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| 2021-11-10 17:41:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy People |
AMC Chief Aron to Sell $53 Million in Stock |
The meme-loving cinema baron will still own over 2 million AMC shares after the sale |
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| 2021-11-10 17:36:00 |
CFO Journal |
GE’s CFO Plays Key Role in Company’s Three-Way Split |
Carolina Dybeck Happe will be tasked with ironing out many details of the coming separation |
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| 2021-11-10 17:30:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Underground Modernist: E. McKnight Kauffer’ Review: Graphic Design for a New Age |
An exhibition at Cooper Hewitt features the posters, advertisements, book covers and more from an iconic 20th-century designer. |
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| 2021-11-10 17:29:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘A Short History of War’ Review: Fighting the Battles |
In war, new technologies and resources have only been as useful as they have been suitable to the environment in which they have been used. |
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| 2021-11-10 17:26:00 |
Logistics Report |
Many Logistics Firms Are Avoiding Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements Amid U.S. Mandate Debate |
Large trucking groups are fighting the federal rule in court while freight transport and warehousing firms say they encourage vaccinations but won’t demand them |
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| 2021-11-10 17:25:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Klimt vs. Klimt: The Man of Contradictions’ Review: Exploring an Art-Nouveau Master Online |
Google Arts & Culture’s recently launched online hub offers a look at the Austrian artist that would be impossible in a traditional museum setting. |
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| 2021-11-10 17:13:00 |
Opinion |
Honor Veterans by Having the Will to Win a War |
If civilian leaders send troops into battle without a commitment to victory, who will sign up to serve? |
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| 2021-11-10 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
What Home-Schoolers Are Doing Right |
A new study suggests their kids are healthier, happier and more virtuous than public-school graduates. |
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| 2021-11-10 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
A Reasonable Alternative to COP26 and Preaching Climate Doom |
A Nobel Prize-winning economist considers the balance between climate policy’s costs and benefits. |
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| 2021-11-10 17:10:00 |
Tech |
Twitter Launches Cryptocurrency Team to Explore Bitcoin, Blockchain Uses |
The Twitter Crypto group will set strategy to help the social-media app’s creators |
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| 2021-11-10 17:09:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden ‘Sue and Settle’ at the Border? |
We need a trial to learn if the ACLU’s case is on the level. |
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| 2021-11-10 16:57:00 |
U.S. |
Who Is Kyle Rittenhouse and What Happened at the Kenosha Shooting: The Latest as He Stands Trial |
Teenager took the stand Wednesday as he faces homicide charges over killings of two protesters and injuries to a third in Kenosha, Wis., last year |
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| 2021-11-10 16:40:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
SEC Considering New Rules on Private-Fund Fees, Conflicts, Gensler Says |
The SEC chairman expressed concern about high fees, lack of transparency and fuzzy performance metrics at private-equity and hedge funds |
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| 2021-11-10 16:30:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Data Fuels Climb in Short-Term Treasury Yields |
Yield on two-year Treasury note, which often rises when investors anticipate tighter central-bank policies, rose back toward highs for the year |
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| 2021-11-10 16:22:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Do Men Wear Beanies That Don’t Cover Their Ears? |
They might seem useless, but knit caps that expose guys’ lobes to the cold are more prevalent than ever |
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| 2021-11-10 16:03:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
J&J Talc Bankruptcy Case Moved to New Jersey From North Carolina |
A new subsidiary put into chapter 11 last month will have its case moved to New Jersey where the consumer-products giant is based |
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| 2021-11-10 15:56:00 |
U.S. |
Kyle Rittenhouse Testifies First Person He Shot in Kenosha Unrest Was Grabbing at His Gun |
Teenager has claimed self-defense in killing of two people, injuring a third with AR-15-style rifle |
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| 2021-11-10 15:46:00 |
World |
Afghan Pilots Who Fled Taliban to Tajikistan Begin Transfer to U.S. |
State Department representative says that 191 Afghans were on departing plane |
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| 2021-11-10 15:40:00 |
Business |
Boeing and 737 MAX Crash Victims’ Families Move Closer to Resolution |
Under pact, the plane maker accepts responsibility for 2019 crash and avoids punitive damages |
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| 2021-11-10 15:37:00 |
Markets |
Rivian Pops, but EVs Flop at Glasgow Climate Summit |
Failure of COP26 to deliver a widely supported EV pledge may be early sign that debate around autos is getting more sophisticated |
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| 2021-11-10 15:31:00 |
Opinion |
Mason-Dixon Poll: Americans Still Don’t Like Court-Packing |
A new survey finds voters also don’t think much of Biden’s commission on the Supreme Court. |
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| 2021-11-10 15:21:00 |
World |
U.S., China Jointly Pledge to Step Up Efforts to Fight Climate Change at COP26 |
Draft climate deal seeks quicker emissions cuts as weekend deadline nears |
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| 2021-11-10 15:05:00 |
Economy |
Federal Deficit Narrowed in October, Ahead of Debt-Ceiling Debate |
Monthly deficit shrank versus prior year, as government collected more revenue and pulled back on spending |
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| 2021-11-10 15:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Watch: Six Shows and Movies to Stream |
From Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd’s new series ‘The Shrink Next Door’ to Dianne Wiest as a prison teacher in ‘Mayor of Kingstown,’ here are new films and series to stream this week |
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| 2021-11-10 14:47:00 |
Tech |
Justice Department Sues Uber Over Charging Wait-Time Fees for Disabled People |
Case filed in federal court charges the ride-hailing giant with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| 2021-11-10 14:31:00 |
China |
China Weighs Moderating Property Curbs to Help Troubled Developers Unload Assets |
Beijing is wary that financial risks could spread through the economy as it tries to rein in the real-estate sector |
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| 2021-11-10 14:25:00 |
Business |
GE Breakup Bets on Flying Revival |
Aviation company emerging from deals plays market-leading role in supplying jet engines to industry recovering from the pandemic |
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| 2021-11-10 14:18:00 |
Markets |
McKinsey Partner Charged With Securities Fraud Over Goldman Sachs Deal |
Puneet Dikshit is accused of trading insider information related to the Wall Street bank’s purchase of lender GreenSky |
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| 2021-11-10 14:17:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Transcripts Released by New York Attorney General |
Materials include hundreds of pages from interviews with former governor and women who accused him |
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| 2021-11-10 14:13:00 |
Business |
How Green Hydrogen Is Made |
Burning hydrogen doesn’t create carbon-dioxide emissions. But creating hydrogen can. |
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| 2021-11-10 14:02:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Gym Chain Equinox Nets Financing to Ease Potential SPAC Deal |
Company has received commitments for $255 million from banks and investors affiliated with Related Cos. |
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| 2021-11-10 13:28:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats ‘Explain’ Virginia and New Jersey |
Progressive urge a more aggressive left-wing agenda. My advice: Please try it. |
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| 2021-11-10 13:27:00 |
Opinion |
An Age of Violated Boundaries |
From the border and the sexes to the riots, this is the 21st century’s prevailing theme. |
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| 2021-11-10 13:26:00 |
Markets |
Rivian Shares Surge in Largest U.S. IPO Since 2014 |
Shares at one point jumped by more than a third, giving the electric-vehicle maker a market value of more than $100 billion |
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| 2021-11-10 13:00:00 |
Business |
A Family’s Health Insurance Cost More Than $22,000 in 2021, Survey Finds |
Covid-19 pandemic appeared to have little impact on cost, but companies expanded mental-health and telemedicine benefits |
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| 2021-11-10 12:48:00 |
Opinion |
Weigh Nuclear Power Against the Alternatives |
Even amid the threat of climate change, few leaders are willing to mention the huge benefits. |
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| 2021-11-10 12:45:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors Recommend ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley Be Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison |
Justice Department says maximum sentence under plea deal is necessary to deter Arizona man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 from committing other crimes |
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| 2021-11-10 12:45:00 |
Opinion |
Making Health Insurance Work for Consumers |
Unaffordable out-of-pocket maximums and unregulated determinations of medical necessity pose big problems for families. |
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| 2021-11-10 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
Give J. Edgar Hoover His Due on Civil Liberties |
It’s hard for critics to accept that the hated FBI director stopped Nixon’s dangerous Huston Plan. |
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| 2021-11-10 12:43:00 |
Politics |
Thousands of Spouses of H-1B and L-1 Visa Holders Cleared to Work After Immigration Settlement |
The change will benefit many immigrants who have been stuck in a lengthy backlog for U.S. work permits |
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| 2021-11-10 12:15:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Oil Moves Draw From Losing Playbook |
An emergency reserve release or crying ‘manipulation’ are unhelpful reactions to high gasoline prices and might backfire |
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| 2021-11-10 12:04:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Fantasia Says Lenders Seek Repayment; Shares Plunge |
Company says it is still working with advisers on its liquidity problems |
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| 2021-11-10 11:21:00 |
Life & Work |
Fast Fish Recipe: Mackerel, Sweet and Sour and Scrumptious |
After a quick sear to crisp the skin, this flavorful fish finishes cooking nestled into a pan of lightly pickled fennel, carrots and shallots. Treviso provides a bit of bite. |
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| 2021-11-10 11:16:00 |
U.S. |
Prince Harry Says He Warned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol Riot |
‘I warned him that his platform was allowing a coup to be staged,’ Duke of Sussex says at conference |
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| 2021-11-10 11:06:00 |
Markets |
Brace for Even More Inflation |
Even if inflation is transitory, it will probably get even hotter before it cools down |
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| 2021-11-10 11:03:00 |
World |
Russia Sends Warplanes to Belarus Amid Fight With EU Over Migrants |
Poland expands troop presence to prevent illegal crossings of bloc’s eastern border |
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| 2021-11-10 10:51:00 |
Business |
How Much of GE’s Business Is Healthcare, Aviation and Energy? |
Changes in the conglomerate’s earnings reports demonstrate a shifting focus ahead of announced split |
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| 2021-11-10 10:44:00 |
Economy |
Home Prices Rose Across U.S. in Third Quarter |
Median single-family, existing-home sales price rose 16% in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors |
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| 2021-11-10 10:36:00 |
Economy |
Tax Brackets Will Be Higher in 2022 Due to Faster Inflation, IRS Says |
IRS announces new standard deduction and bracket levels, reflecting rising consumer prices |
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| 2021-11-10 10:32:00 |
Markets |
Warren Buffett-Backed Paytm Set to Raise $2.5 Billion in India’s Largest IPO |
Much-hyped deal didn’t go as smoothly as other recent technology IPOs |
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| 2021-11-10 10:23:00 |
U.S. |
Rep. Paul Gosar Says Video Depicting Him Attacking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is ‘Symbolic Cartoon’ |
Republican lawmaker says video is ‘in no way intended to be a targeted attack’ against congresswoman or President Biden |
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| 2021-11-10 09:44:00 |
World |
Another Covid Winter Threatens Europe’s More Vulnerable Nations |
In much of Southern Europe, deaths, hospitalizations and cases are relatively low. It is a different story elsewhere on the continent. |
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| 2021-11-10 09:30:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Avoid the 7 Worst Holiday Table Decor Mistakes |
Chic decorating ideas from designers and entertaining experts, who identified the Thanksgiving table gaffes they see most often, and what to do instead |
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| 2021-11-10 09:21:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Legal Woes Weigh on Revamp Plan |
Even before the twin disasters of Archegos and Greensill, the scandal-prone bank was among the world’s most heavily fined |
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| 2021-11-10 08:50:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Share Price Edges Down Ahead of Market Open |
Shares have fallen more than 16% since Elon Musk issued a Twitter poll to determine whether he should sell a big chunk of his stake |
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| 2021-11-10 08:48:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Pickup Makes Fed More Likely to Raise Rates Next Year |
Consumer prices are rising at their strongest 12-month pace in three decades |
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| 2021-11-10 08:36:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase, Tesla, DoorDash: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Coinbase tumbled more than 9% premarket after the crypto company posted third-quarter revenue that missed analysts’ targets |
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| 2021-11-10 08:15:00 |
Business |
Hershey Plans to Spend $1.2 Billion in Deals for Pretzel Producers |
Following up on purchases of SkinnyPop and Pirate’s Booty, the company seeks to expand in snack products and manufacturing facilities |
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| 2021-11-10 08:00:00 |
Sports |
A Coach’s Misconduct in 2010 Has Become a Growing Problem for Hockey in 2021 |
Chicago Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich departed after a sexual-assault allegation. But more allegations surfaced and now his name is coming off the Stanley Cup. |
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| 2021-11-10 08:00:00 |
Politics |
With Ambassador Posts Vacant, U.S. Relies on Fill-Ins in Critical Foreign Capitals |
Envoy vacancies hurt diplomacy; diplomats on temporary assignment don’t get invited to meetings |
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| 2021-11-10 08:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Family-Focused Frndly TV Reaches Carriage Deal With A+E Networks |
Started in 2019 by former Dish executives, Frndly TV has more than 500,000 subscribers |
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| 2021-11-10 07:56:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Vaping Tax Sparks Concerns People Will Go Back to Cigarettes |
Public-health experts say adopting a vaping tax without raising one on cigarettes could drive people back to traditional smoking |
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| 2021-11-10 07:56:00 |
Economy |
Why Biden Isn’t Benefiting From a Strong Economy |
The president’s agenda wasn’t designed for an economy struggling with shortages and inflation |
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| 2021-11-10 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
General Atlantic Collects $7.8 Billion for Latest Commingled Fund |
The firm now has about $23.8 billion of capital for new growth-oriented investments across its four main capital pools |
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| 2021-11-10 07:00:00 |
Business |
Disney’s Streaming-Service Subscriber Growth Under Microscope |
Company’s earnings report follows CEO Bob Chapek’s earlier warning about adding fewer new users to Disney+ than analysts expected |
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| 2021-11-10 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Ethanol Prices Climb on Strong Demand for Fuel as Drivers Hit Road |
Cost of corn, ethanol’s main ingredient, has trended higher, with refineries scrambling to supply gasoline additive |
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| 2021-11-10 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Zillow Sells 2,000 Homes in Dismantling Its House-Flipping Business |
Pretium Partners is buying the houses in 20 markets with plans to rent them to families |
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| 2021-11-10 06:53:00 |
Business |
Unilever Shelves Planned Q-Tips Sale |
Consumer giant had explored the sale of the ear swabs brand alongside others like Caress body wash and TIGI hair care |
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| 2021-11-10 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Hungry for More, DoorDash Orders a Heavy Dessert |
Delivery company is banking a lot on its next round of growth with an $8 billion acquisition |
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| 2021-11-10 06:09:00 |
Business |
Tencent’s Profit Growth Slows After China Tightens Games Rules |
The company highlights its efforts to stay compliant with new regulations |
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| 2021-11-10 06:03:00 |
U.S. |
Rising Oil Prices Put Biden in a Bind Over Climate Pledges |
White House mulls its limited options to boost supply; critics say situation exposes flaws in president’s climate-change agenda set out at COP26 |
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| 2021-11-10 05:51:00 |
Business |
Chinese Market’s Promise Turns to Threat for Adidas |
The sportswear company, along with other Western apparel brands, continues to suffer from a Chinese consumer boycott |
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| 2021-11-10 05:49:00 |
Tech |
Google Loses Appeal Against $2.8 Billion EU Shopping-Ads Fine |
EU court upholds 2017 decision that Google’s conduct was anticompetitive |
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| 2021-11-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
Miners Have a Pesky Pollution Problem: Their Customers |
Mining companies face pressure to reduce emissions produced by those who buy their commodities, but say their clients can’t be controlled |
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| 2021-11-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Likely Continued Downward Trend |
Employers are holding on to their workers while struggling to hire more |
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| 2021-11-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Inflation Likely Reached 30-Year High in October |
Economists estimate prices rose at the fastest pace since 1990 as supply constraints kept boosting costs |
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| 2021-11-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Turns Sluggish Credit Business Into a Winner |
Investment firm uses low-fee formula to attract individual investors to credit funds in push to gather $1 trillion of assets |
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| 2021-11-10 04:58:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver; Tesla Shares Stabilize After Sliding |
Investors will scrutinize Wednesday’s inflation data for clues on future interest-rate policy |
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| 2021-11-10 02:01:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande’s EV Unit Taps Investors Ahead of First Car Sales |
Electric-vehicle maker aspired to overtake Tesla, but has struggled with a cash shortage |
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| 2021-11-10 01:43:00 |
Economy |
China’s Factory Inflation Grows at a Record Pace on Soaring Energy Prices |
Producer prices jumped 13.5% in October, fueling worries about continued global inflation |
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| 2021-11-09 22:45:00 |
Markets |
China Offers $4.6 Billion in Euro Bonds |
Beijing is selling debt due in three, seven and 12 years |
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| 2021-11-09 22:34:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Judge Rejects Trump Request to Block Disclosure of Records to Jan. 6 Committee |
Judge cites public interest in studying assault on Capitol |
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| 2021-11-09 20:59:00 |
CIO Journal |
GE Digital to Play Scaled Back Role in Split |
The tech venture was once at the forefront of GE’s strategy, but it now will be tucked into a combined power and energy business as the conglomerate separates into three companies |
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| 2021-11-09 20:48:00 |
Tech |
Judge Rejects Apple’s Request to Delay App Store Order |
Order would force iPhone maker to allow app developers to steer users to alternative payment methods outside of the App Store |
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| 2021-11-09 20:46:00 |
Sports |
NFL Fines Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers for Covid-19 Violations |
The modest fines came as the Green Bay Packers star said he takes “full responsibility” for misleading comments falsely stating he had been vaccinated. |
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| 2021-11-09 19:48:00 |
CMO Today |
How CMOs Can Get on Boards, or Even Become CEOs |
Executives at the WSJ’s CMO Network Summit say the varied, hands-on skill sets of marketers, as well as their ability to read shifting social currents, make them particularly valuable to boards of directors |
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| 2021-11-09 19:08:00 |
Tech |
Departing J&J Chief Alex Gorsky Joins Apple’s Board |
Executive joins tech giant as it looks to expand health and wellness offerings |
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| 2021-11-09 19:00:00 |
Deals |
Restaurant-Tech Startup Presto Nearing $1 Billion SPAC Merger to Go Public |
Presto is known for its pay-at-table kiosks, tablets and artificial-intelligence tools |
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| 2021-11-09 18:56:00 |
IPOs |
Rivian Prices IPO at $78, Above Raised Target Range |
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| 2021-11-09 18:50:00 |
U.S. |
America’s Return to the Moon Will Have to Wait a Year |
NASA pushes planned moon return to 2025 as agency administrator questions whether original date was feasible |
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| 2021-11-09 18:49:00 |
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Hertz Bondholders Seek More Cash Amid Stock’s Comeback |
The car-rental company’s bondholders continue fighting for roughly $270 million in premiums and interest that Hertz says they aren’t entitled to |
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| 2021-11-09 18:44:00 |
Business |
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Theranos Lab Director Says Founder Resisted Efforts to Address Problems |
Dr. Kingshuk Das joined startup as allegations about its technology mounted, following two predecessors who rarely set foot in lab |
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| 2021-11-09 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
A Case of Opioid Tort Abuse |
A federal judge is trying to force pharmacy chains into a settlement that would make bad law. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Progressives Target a Democratic Mayor |
They want revenge because he defeated a Democratic socialist. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
The GE Empire Breaks Up |
The company that was once worth $600 billion will split itself in three parts. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing’s Memory Control in Hong Kong |
It’s now a crime to memorialize the Tiananmen massacre. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
What Do Climate Summits Actually Achieve? |
Students discuss if the COP26 summit is doing any good. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Forced Covid Vaccination for Kids Is Unlawful |
Statutes confer a clear right to refuse the shots before full FDA approval. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Saudi Arabia Turns Toward China |
Crown Prince Mohammed is guiding the kingdom toward an assertive foreign-policy stance. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:23:00 |
Business |
DoorDash to Buy Finland Food-Delivery Startup in Deal Valued Above $8 Billion |
Deal to acquire Wolt comes amid a wave of consolidation in the competitive food-delivery segment |
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| 2021-11-09 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
McDonald’s CEO Apologizes for Telling a Simple Truth |
America can’t solve its crime and education problems if people can’t discuss them honestly. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Elon Musk Joins the Tax Debate |
The billionaire’s contribution is more lyrical than coherent, but what else is new? |
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| 2021-11-09 18:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Will to See’ Review: Conscience Without Borders |
An internationalist who reports from war-ravaged lands with passion and indignation—and with the aim of intervening in what he sees. |
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| 2021-11-09 18:16:00 |
Business |
‘Squid Game’ Is Coming Back for Season Two, Creator Says |
Hwang Dong-hyuk says there’s demand for another season following the show’s success; date isn’t yet set |
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| 2021-11-09 18:13:00 |
Tech |
Major Parts of Digital Studio Behind ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films to Be Bought by Unity Software for Over $1.6 Billion |
Videogame company discloses Weta Digital deal, lifts its full-year sales outlook after quarterly results |
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| 2021-11-09 18:10:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Weighs Role of Religious Advisers During Executions |
Texas inmate seeks to have pastor lay hands on him in his final moments |
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| 2021-11-09 18:00:00 |
Deals |
Gett Nears $1.1 Billion SPAC Merger to Go Public |
Company joins with ride-hailing operators to organize transportation options into one platform for corporate customers |
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| 2021-11-09 17:56:00 |
Business |
Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Matt Maddox Stepping Down |
Las Vegas company said Maddox will be succeeded by Craig Billings, head of Wynn’s digital division |
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| 2021-11-09 17:45:00 |
Business |
Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann Says He Has Regrets |
In first interview since being ousted, Mr. Neumann said company’s $47 billion valuation went to his head |
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| 2021-11-09 17:25:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson Opioid Verdict Overturned by Oklahoma Supreme Court |
Justices say district court stepped into shoes of legislature |
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| 2021-11-09 16:43:00 |
Business |
In GE’s Split, Some See End of Sprawling Industrial Conglomerates |
A model General Electric championed is under pressure, even as tech firms such as Amazon and Alphabet amass a collection of businesses |
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| 2021-11-09 16:36:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Outlines New Moves to Alleviate Supply-Chain Logjams at Ports |
The Port of Savannah, Ga., will be able to reallocate more than $8 million of funding after dozens of ships have backed up off the port |
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| 2021-11-09 16:34:00 |
Business |
Facebook Parent Meta Limits Ad Targeting for Politics and Other Sensitive Issues |
CEO Mark Zuckerberg had overruled staffers last year when they pushed for similar changes |
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| 2021-11-09 16:32:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Committee Issues 10 More Subpoenas |
Panel seeks depositions from Kayleigh McEnany, Stephen Miller and other former Trump aides |
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| 2021-11-09 16:24:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Passing’ Review: Standing Out While Blending In |
Rebecca Hall’s screen adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel about crossing the color line is both emotionally acute and smartly subtle. |
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| 2021-11-09 16:05:00 |
CMO Today |
Ad-Verification Firm DoubleVerify to Acquire OpenSlate for $150 Million |
Deal expands DoubleVerify’s brand-safety and ad-verification services on social-video platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, TikTok |
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| 2021-11-09 15:52:00 |
Business |
Pfizer, BioNTech Ask FDA to Expand Covid-19 Booster Use to All Adults |
If the FDA grants the request, the companies’ booster shot would be cleared for people 18 years and older, in addition to certain high-risk adults already eligible |
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| 2021-11-09 15:51:00 |
Opinion |
New Infrastructure Law: Biggest Investment in Climate Until Next Week |
U.S. emissions have plunged, but green subsidies will soar. |
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| 2021-11-09 15:32:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Weighs Legality of Federal Benefits Denied to Low-Income Puerto Ricans |
Justices consider whether Congress can exclude territory from U.S. program for the poor and disabled |
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| 2021-11-09 15:26:00 |
Politics |
Republicans’ Effort to Reclaim Senate Stumbles in New Hampshire |
Gov. Chris Sununu dashes hopes of Trump, McConnell to run against incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan |
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| 2021-11-09 15:20:00 |
Business |
Rivian and Its IPO: What to Know About the EV Startup |
The EV maker, backed by Amazon and Ford, is expected to go public Wednesday valued at more than $70 billion |
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| 2021-11-09 15:19:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Ragdoll’ Review: Stitching Together a Gruesome Case |
After a body, composed of parts from six different corpses, is discovered, a rough-edged detective must confront his past to understand the case. |
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| 2021-11-09 15:18:00 |
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Bullard Says Fed Should Weigh Shrinking Its Balance Sheet Eventually |
St. Louis Fed leader says the central bank could consider letting its $8.6 trillion holdings passively shrink, without replacing bonds as they mature |
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| 2021-11-09 15:16:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Visions of Your Other’ and ‘Open the Gates’ Reviews: Jazz Today, Two Ways |
A record from trumpeter and composer Adam O’Farrill and his quartet Stranger Days is refined and discreet; an album from quintet Irreversible Entanglements is bold and flamboyant. |
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| 2021-11-09 14:48:00 |
U.S. |
Rep. Paul Gosar Tweets Animated Video of Him Attacking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez |
Republican congressman’s video on Twitter and Instagram sparked backlash on social media and criticism from the White House |
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| 2021-11-09 14:38:00 |
Politics |
Top Trump Officials Violated Hatch Act Ban on Political Activity During 2020 Campaign, Watchdog Says |
Pompeo, other former senior officials faulted for mixing campaign activities with official duties |
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| 2021-11-09 14:19:00 |
Business |
Hertz Shares List on Nasdaq as Investor Enthusiasm for Rental-Car Firms Rises |
Once-bankrupt company starts trading its shares under ticker symbol HTZ |
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| 2021-11-09 14:02:00 |
Markets |
Investors Hate Conglomerates. It Doesn’t Mean They’ll Love the New GE. |
Spinning off healthcare is a no-brainer for CEO Larry Culp, but a stand-alone engine maker might have a hard time in the next downturn |
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| 2021-11-09 13:56:00 |
Economy |
Child Tax Credit Payments 2021: Who Is Eligible and How Much Are They? |
Tax credit is a federal benefit that reduces income tax liability for people with children |
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| 2021-11-09 13:53:00 |
World |
U.S.-Canada Border Opening Sends Snowbirds South |
Canadians are again driving to the U.S. to escape a harsh winter, and Florida and other states are eager to welcome them |
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| 2021-11-09 13:47:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk’s Possible Tesla Share Sale Comes as Tax Bill Looms |
Expiring stock options mean the car maker’s chief executive likely faces a large IRS bill regardless of a proposed billionaires tax |
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| 2021-11-09 13:05:00 |
Markets |
Used-clothing Sellers Are Back in Vogue |
Resale platforms ThredUp and The RealReal see an opportunity in today’s inflation and supply-chain pressures |
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| 2021-11-09 13:04:00 |
Opinion |
Getting to the Bottom of the Clinton Dossier |
It did lasting damage to American democracy. |
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| 2021-11-09 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
Money Supply, Inflation and the Two-Year Lag |
An excess money problem cannot be countered quickly. |
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| 2021-11-09 13:02:00 |
Opinion |
What the GOP Can Learn From Navy Football |
Playing not to lose is no way to win. |
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| 2021-11-09 12:51:00 |
Politics |
Senate Set to Cut Provisions in House Democrats’ $2 Trillion Spending Plan |
House proposals on paid leave, immigration and state-and-local-tax caps face obstacles |
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| 2021-11-09 12:47:00 |
Markets |
Tim Cook Owns Crypto, but Apple Won’t Invest Its Cash Into It |
CEO says company is looking into cryptocurrencies, though what that might look like remains unclear |
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| 2021-11-09 12:46:00 |
Markets |
GE Tries to Bring Three Good Things to Life |
Spinoffs have become a way to create value, but General Electric’s plan to split into three companies comes when their luster has faded |
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| 2021-11-09 12:46:00 |
Business |
GE Is Splitting Into Three Companies: What to Know About General Electric Breaking Up |
One of the best-known U.S. public companies is taking a dramatic step in an effort to restore growth |
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| 2021-11-09 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
The Democratic Guide to Losing Elections |
First, tell parents to butt out of schools. Next, imply that mom and dad are racists. |
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| 2021-11-09 12:44:00 |
Business |
Biogen Investigates Death of Aduhelm Patient |
Company is exploring whether the death of the 75-year-old, who experienced brain swelling, is linked to use of the Alzheimer’s drug |
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| 2021-11-09 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Why the Woke Can’t Take a Joke |
The anti-Chappelle revolt at Netflix shows leftism’s weakness. |
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| 2021-11-09 12:36:00 |
Markets |
Roblox Avoids Getting Schooled |
Recent outage doesn’t derail videogame platform, which is growing its base of older users |
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| 2021-11-09 12:09:00 |
Business |
Nuclear Fusion Attracts Startups—and Skeptics |
Thanks to technological advances, some private companies predict fusion may be on the grid as early as the 2030s |
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| 2021-11-09 11:39:00 |
Life & Work |
Yes, Men Do Wear Spanx. Here’s Why. |
Slimming men’s shapewear is trending, thanks to celebrity fans and the pandemic 15. Here’s why it might be worth adding a flab-firming piece to your wardrobe—even if you have a fairly sculpted physique. |
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| 2021-11-09 11:36:00 |
CMO Today |
How Marketers Can Prepare for Unexpected Controversies |
Marketers are diverging in their handling of dust-ups like the one around Aaron Rodgers and his vaccine comments |
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| 2021-11-09 11:29:00 |
Business |
PayPal Shares Fall on Tepid Growth Outlook |
Payments firm expects revenue for the final three months of the year to be lower than initially expected |
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| 2021-11-09 11:29:00 |
Markets |
Amazon Can Help PayPal Get Through a Rough Patch |
A changing relationship with eBay is putting pressure on PayPal’s growth, and it needs a stronger spending rebound and new partnerships to offset that |
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| 2021-11-09 11:24:00 |
World |
Iraq Struggles to Control Iran-Allied Militias Believed Responsible for Attack on Prime Minister |
Paramilitary forces have wielded influence over Iraqi security and institutions since they helped defeat Islamic State |
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| 2021-11-09 11:14:00 |
World |
Poland Tries to Repel Surge of Migrants Caught Up in EU-Belarus Standoff |
EU members want more sanctions against Lukashenko government, accusing Belarus’s authoritarian leader of using migrants against the bloc |
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| 2021-11-09 10:51:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Reshuffles Leadership for Post-Jes Staley Era |
New CEO, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, names members of his top team |
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| 2021-11-09 10:02:00 |
Business |
Will ‘Green Energy’ Produce More Jobs? Three Experts Discuss |
Advocates believe that the expansion of renewables will result in a jobs explosion. Not so fast, others say. |
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| 2021-11-09 09:06:00 |
World |
Biden Administration Stresses Shared Interests in Talks With Egypt |
U.S. seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with Cairo despite longstanding concerns over rights violations |
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| 2021-11-09 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Open Enrollment Gameplan: How to Compare Your Partner’s Benefits With Yours |
Some may find it pays to keep their benefits relatively separate from their partner’s, while others could save significantly by analyzing costs |
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| 2021-11-09 08:45:00 |
Business |
General Electric to Split Into Three Public Companies |
Once mighty American manufacturer will split off healthcare and then power businesses |
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| 2021-11-09 08:34:00 |
Markets |
ADT to Buy Solar-Panel Installer Sunpro Solar for About $825 Million |
Home-security company is seeking to offer more products and services to its residential customers |
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| 2021-11-09 08:30:00 |
Business |
How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills and Debt With Your Hospital |
Medical bills can be hard to decipher but there are several reasons to pause before you settle up |
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| 2021-11-09 08:09:00 |
Tech |
TSMC, Sony to Open $7 Billion Chip Plant in Japan in 2024 |
Factory aims to ease semiconductor shortages and get Japan back in the manufacturing game |
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| 2021-11-09 08:08:00 |
World |
Russia Keeps Europe Guessing With Tight Gas Supplies |
Despite President Vladimir Putin’s pledge of increased natural-gas supplies, Moscow is showing little sign of ramping up deliveries to Europe |
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| 2021-11-09 08:04:00 |
Markets |
GE Split, Bitcoin Hits New Record: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
General Electric wants to divide into three listed units, sending shares up sharply in premarket trading |
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| 2021-11-09 08:03:00 |
Markets |
How JPMorgan Is Helping Washington Make Sense of the Pandemic Economy |
The JPMorgan Institute uses account data to parse consumer financial behavior. It also is trying to influence economic policy. |
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| 2021-11-09 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Zillow’s Home-Flipping Demise Puts Other iBuyers on the Spot |
Some analysts say exit demonstrates the challenges of turning a profit in capital-intensive business, especially if the market continues to cool |
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| 2021-11-09 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Vacation Rental Firms Vacasa, Sonder to Test Market With Public Offerings |
Teaming up with special-purpose acquisition companies as remote work fuels demand for short-term rentals |
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| 2021-11-09 07:57:00 |
Markets |
Own Tesla Stock? Be Like Elon Musk and Sell |
Cashing in now locks in the gains, even if it does ensure they are taxable |
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| 2021-11-09 07:44:00 |
World |
Singapore Execution Stayed After Positive Covid-19 Test |
Case has drawn scrutiny over death sentence for mentally disabled man convicted on drug charges |
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| 2021-11-09 07:13:00 |
World |
Chinese Journalist Who Reported From Wuhan Is Gravely Ill After Prison Hunger Strike |
Washington calls for Beijing to release Zhang Zhan, while her family tries to persuade her to accept some food, but to no avail |
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| 2021-11-09 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Big Tech Seeks Its Next Fortune in the Metaverse |
From virtual-reality glasses to software to digital goods, emerging online realms promise new ways to make big bucks |
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| 2021-11-09 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Movie Theaters Dodge Marvel’s Bullet |
Poor reviews didn’t sink ‘Eternals,’ but a post-pandemic box office still can’t afford many misses |
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| 2021-11-09 07:00:00 |
IPOs |
Panera Bread Set to Return to Public Market |
Restaurant’s traditional IPO will include investments from both Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer and his SPAC |
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| 2021-11-09 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
How Cities Could Spend $1 Trillion on Infrastructure: Roads, Trains and Highway Exits |
‘Our population centers are booming, but our infrastructure hasn’t kept up,’ says Colorado’s governor |
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| 2021-11-09 06:01:00 |
Business |
‘Bad Bets,’ Episode 5 |
The auditors and banks that facilitated Enron’s rise |
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| 2021-11-09 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Empty Plastic Bottles Go From Trash to Hot Commodity |
Spot prices for recycled PET have skyrocketed this year. A shortage will make consumer brands’ sustainable packaging pledges more expensive to meet. |
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| 2021-11-09 05:53:00 |
World |
U.S. Tests Israel’s Iron Dome in Guam as Defense Against Chinese Cruise Missiles |
System gets tryout at Pacific base, countering Beijing’s buildup |
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| 2021-11-09 05:50:00 |
Markets |
Bad News: Chinese Property Debt Is Even Higher Than Thought |
Investors are starting to come to terms with an unpleasant reality in the wake of a missed payment by a Kaisa-backed wealth-management product |
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| 2021-11-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
Companies Lobby Against Democrats’ Interest-Deduction Limits |
Executives say corporate debt, investment could shift offshore if proposal raises U.S. borrowing costs for multinational companies |
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| 2021-11-09 05:30:00 |
Finance |
Morgan Stanley Gives Rich Customers What They Want: Hot Startups |
The bank’s private-share platform is expected to go live next year. Price of admission: $20 million in assets. |
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| 2021-11-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
Thanksgiving Dinner Staples Might Be Hard to Find Thanks to Supply-Chain Issues |
Turkeys, cranberry sauce and pies are low in stock, though aluminum foil to cover it all should be easier to find than last year |
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| 2021-11-09 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Building and Renting Single-Family Homes Is Top-Performing Investment |
Average risk-adjusted annual return for built-to-rent investments is now about 8% |
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| 2021-11-09 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Semiconductor Industry Isn’t Spending Big on Scarce Old-Tech Chips |
Less than $1 of every $6 being invested is earmarked for the ‘legacy chips’ facing the longest backlogs right now |
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| 2021-11-09 05:28:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Stock Punishes Wary Fund Managers |
Shares’ valuation turns off some investors who missed their latest rally |
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| 2021-11-09 05:16:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Kaisa to Speed Up Asset Sales After Missing Payment |
The company says it will seek to negotiate a more feasible payment plan with investors and expedite sales at its property-development projects |
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| 2021-11-09 04:43:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver After Dow, S&P 500 Close at Records |
If S&P 500 rises again Tuesday, it would mark the benchmark’s longest winning streak since 2004 |
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| 2021-11-08 23:51:00 |
Business |
SpaceX Returns Four Astronauts to Earth, Ending 200-Day Flight |
Their homecoming paves the way for the launch of their four replacements as early as Wednesday night |
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| 2021-11-08 21:05:00 |
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Puerto Rico Kicks Off Bankruptcy-Exit Trial on Public Debt Restructuring |
The oversight board steering Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy says a proposed restructuring could combat economic decline |
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| 2021-11-08 19:29:00 |
Business |
Ye’s Yeezy to Pay $950,000 to Settle Lawsuit Over Late Shipments |
California civil lawsuit alleged brand repeatedly failed to ship orders within 30 days; company didn’t admit wrongdoing |
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| 2021-11-08 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Missing Ambassadors |
The Senate should move fast on Biden’s capable envoys to Japan and China. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
A Toxic Drug-Price Deal |
The latest version of government price controls is barely better than the first. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
A Media Censor for the FCC? |
Nominee Gigi Sohn wants more government control of the airwaves. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Woke Police Hit McDonald’s |
The fast-food chain’s CEO is pummeled for a politically incorrect text. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:40:00 |
Business |
AMC Reports Narrower Loss as Moviegoers Return to Theaters |
CEO says company still isn’t where it needs to be: ‘We need to sell more tickets in future quarters’ |
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| 2021-11-08 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Trump Republicans’ Lessons for Democrats |
Both parties often mistake voter frustration with the other team for devotion to their own cause. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Let the Infrastructure Bill Become a Boondoggle |
Strong leadership will be essential to ensure the projects are completed on time and on budget. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Xi Jinping Battens Down the Hatches |
He understands the dangers confronting China better than his propagandists do. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Virginia’s ‘Phony’ Culture War |
It’s getting ridiculous when Winsome Sears is called a face of white supremacy. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:30:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘You Bet Your Life’ Review: The Dangers of Finding a Cure |
New medical procedures, new drugs, new vaccines—as welcome as they are—inevitably involve risk, especially in the early stages. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Who Bombed Iraq’s Mustafa al-Kadhimi? |
Much depends on how the prime minister responds to the Iran-backed Shiite militia groups that tried to kill him. |
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| 2021-11-08 18:24:00 |
CFO Journal |
Ford Motor Offers $2.5 Billion Green Bond to Investors |
The move comes days after the auto maker said it would buy back higher-priced debt |
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| 2021-11-08 18:10:00 |
U.S. |
Probe of Travis Scott Astroworld Concert Disaster Explores Role of Illegal Drugs |
Investigators examine possibility of drug overdoses at the Houston concert involving counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl |
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| 2021-11-08 18:09:00 |
Tech |
Roblox Shares Skyrocket on Better-Than-Expected Earnings |
Online entertainment company saw a slight decline in users last month after its platform suffered a roughly 70-hour outage |
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| 2021-11-08 17:56:00 |
Books & Arts |
Travis Scott Tragedy Puts Live Nation’s Music-Festival Bet to the Test |
Outdoor events have helped lead a live-music rebound this year; the concert promoter has been named in several lawsuits |
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| 2021-11-08 17:45:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Hears FBI Claim of State Secrets in Muslim Surveillance Case |
FBI sent a bodybuilder into mosque to look for would-be terrorists; they turned him in to the FBI |
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| 2021-11-08 17:13:00 |
Opinion |
The Obama Lesson Democrats Try to Forget |
Midterm voters will not reward lawmakers for enacting costly priorities of the left. |
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| 2021-11-08 17:07:00 |
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Fed Officials Flag High Inflation and Some Warn of Rate Rises if Pressure Persists |
Charles Evans, James Bullard and Patrick Harker say they expect inflation to moderate; Bullard and Harker voice support for rate increases if it doesn’t |
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| 2021-11-08 16:54:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Hack Exposes Millions of Customer Names, Email Addresses |
Trading app says the incident took place last week and that the breach has since been contained |
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| 2021-11-08 16:41:00 |
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U.S. Seizes $6.1 Million in Cryptocurrency in Ransomware Crackdown |
Retrieval comes alongside new sanctions that raise compliance questions for victim companies |
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| 2021-11-08 16:36:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Valentine’ by Snail Mail Review: The Beauty and Pain of Private Moments |
Lindsey Jordan’s second record is a powerful look at love, intimacy and vulnerability. |
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| 2021-11-08 16:36:00 |
Business |
New York State Gambling Regulators Approve Nine Mobile Sports Betting Operators |
FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM are among those licensed to operate in the new market |
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| 2021-11-08 16:35:00 |
Markets |
Fed’s Randal Quarles to Resign at End of Year |
The Federal Reserve governor’s term as vice chairman for bank supervision expired last month |
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| 2021-11-08 16:26:00 |
Politics |
SEC Names New Board Members to Audit Watchdog |
Incoming chair Erica Y. Williams will be PCAOB’s first Black leader |
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| 2021-11-08 16:18:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Bill Stepien, Michael Flynn and Other Trump Allies |
House panel is investigating riot by Trump supporters at the Capitol |
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| 2021-11-08 16:08:00 |
World |
U.S. and Europe Crack Down on REvil Ransomware Group |
The Justice Department said it had clawed back $6.1 million in ransomware payments and seeks extradition of Ukrainian arrested in Poland |
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| 2021-11-08 16:07:00 |
Economy |
Fed Says U.S. Public Health Among Biggest Near-Term Risks to Financial System |
Semiannual Financial Stability Report also notes asset prices are susceptible to large declines should investor sentiment shift |
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| 2021-11-08 15:36:00 |
World |
China Has Built Mock-Ups of U.S. Aircraft Carrier, Warships in the Desert |
Satellite images indicate realistic military training as tensions over Taiwan rise |
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| 2021-11-08 15:21:00 |
World |
Germany Hits Record Covid-19 Tally as Pandemic Rebounds Across Europe |
Country’s recent success in fending off the virus left many people without natural immunity, a possible factor behind the current surge |
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| 2021-11-08 15:15:00 |
Markets |
Why Is Tesla Stock Down Today? |
CEO Elon Musk considers the sale of a 10% stake in the electric-vehicle maker |
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| 2021-11-08 14:31:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Documents Accelerate EU Push to Regulate Social Media |
EU officials say former employee’s disclosures show need for tighter digital rules |
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| 2021-11-08 14:14:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Life’s Work: A Retrospective’ by Doc Watson Review: More Than Just a Brilliant Picker |
A 101-track, career-spanning, cross-label compendium reveals the guitarist’s incredible breadth of talent. |
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| 2021-11-08 14:00:00 |
Life & Work |
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Christmas Vacations |
For a last-minute getaway, try one of these five festive and less predictable locales |
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| 2021-11-08 13:34:00 |
Opinion |
Think Twice Before Drilling in Yellowstone |
Even if the plan to harness geothermal energy were feasible, it could trigger an eruption. |
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| 2021-11-08 13:34:00 |
Opinion |
What Parents Saw and Voters Want in Virginia |
It was the video of remote learning that stimulated parents to object to school abuses. |
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| 2021-11-08 13:34:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s CEO Apologizes for Text Exchange About Shooting Deaths |
Chris Kempczinski plans to address U.S. employees; ‘I am learning from this’ |
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| 2021-11-08 13:33:00 |
Opinion |
Pennsylvania Governor Responds to Trump on the 2020 Election |
Gov. Tom Wolf takes on the former president’s claims of fraud. |
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| 2021-11-08 13:06:00 |
Life & Work |
U.S. Lifting Border Restrictions: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know |
Children under 18 are exempt from vaccination requirements, and unvaccinated travelers will face stricter testing protocols |
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| 2021-11-08 13:03:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Has to Rip Off the Bandage |
Leaving consumer banking in South Korea is proving harder than anticipated, but the move can still improve future returns |
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| 2021-11-08 12:53:00 |
Markets |
McAfee to Sell Itself to a Private-Equity-Led Group |
Purchase price totals about $12 billion, excluding debt |
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| 2021-11-08 12:48:00 |
Business |
Aaron Rodgers’ State Farm TV Ads Cut Back After Vaccine Comments |
NFL star says he is unvaccinated against Covid-19 and has questioned vaccine effectiveness |
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| 2021-11-08 12:42:00 |
Opinion |
Should You Vaccinate Your 5-Year-Old? |
Be reassured that whatever you do, the risk is extremely low. |
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| 2021-11-08 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Voters Decide to Make America Sane Again |
For a nation under severe psychological stress, last week’s elections suggest a healthy prognosis. |
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| 2021-11-08 12:23:00 |
World |
U.S. Opens Borders to Vaccinated Europeans, Others, After More Than 18 Months |
Airlines see bookings rise sharply after ban, but capacity is still well below pre-Covid-19 level |
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| 2021-11-08 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Don’t Be That Awkward Colleague: A Guide to Office Etiquette |
As we head back to work, everything from face masks to greetings can be fraught |
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| 2021-11-08 12:00:00 |
Business |
How I Cut My Use of Fossil Fuels: Tips From the Pros |
We asked people steeped in climate and renewable-energy issues how they reduced their personal carbon footprints |
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| 2021-11-08 11:51:00 |
Business |
Infrastructure Projects to Boost Sales and Prices, Industry Executives Say |
Legislation’s full impact won’t be felt for months or longer, executives say, as money is allocated and projects are planned |
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| 2021-11-08 11:23:00 |
Politics |
While America Feuds at Home, Russia and China Are Busy Making Moves |
A U.S. that is distracted and consumed by its own internal fights invites adventurism by adversaries |
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| 2021-11-08 11:00:00 |
Real Estate |
8 Great Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table Decor—From Stemware to Centerpieces |
To bring cheer that’s not cheesy to your holiday table, we rounded up suggestions from scores of interior designers, experts on entertaining and homeware-shop founders |
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| 2021-11-08 10:59:00 |
A-hed |
Twitch Live-Streamers Say Playing Games Is Hard Work |
Aching backs, stress and weight gain are job hazards for videogamers and others who perform online for hours a day in front of an audience. For most, the money isn’t even all that good. |
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| 2021-11-08 10:46:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Scrapes Together More Cash From Tech Company Stake Sale |
The troubled property giant sold a roughly 5.7% stake in HengTen Networks, raising $145 million |
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| 2021-11-08 10:31:00 |
Business |
Regeneron’s Antibody Drug Cut Risk of Covid-19 by 82%, Company Says |
Data suggest potential use for drug as a prophylactic for the immunocompromised or others who aren’t well protected by vaccination |
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| 2021-11-08 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity’s Retail Investor Accounts Top 30 Million |
The asset manager has benefited from Americans’ renewed interest in the stock market |
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| 2021-11-08 09:41:00 |
Markets |
Cartier Could Be an Easy Win for Activist Third Point |
A sale of its weak online fashion retailer YNAP could boost the shares of luxury jewelry owner Richemont |
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| 2021-11-08 09:21:00 |
Business |
Rogers Communications Withdraws Boardroom Court Challenge |
Decision from cable-TV, wireless company comes after chairman Ed Rogers scored legal victory Friday |
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| 2021-11-08 09:00:00 |
Economy |
Top Fed Official Says Continued High Inflation Would Be Problematic for Central Bank |
Vice Chairman Richard Clarida expects price pressures to dissipate, but a ‘repeat performance’ in 2022 of recent inflation ‘would not be a policy success’ |
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| 2021-11-08 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
New York’s Grand Central Oyster Bar Reopens with $40 Crab Cakes: ‘I’m Shocked, But I’m Happy.’ |
The famed restaurant survived two global pandemics and now soaring seafood costs. A brief look at its vaunted history |
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| 2021-11-08 09:00:00 |
Business |
Where to Put Solar Panels? How About on the Water? |
Floating solar panels are still a small part of the energy mix. But they have some advantages over land-based systems. |
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| 2021-11-08 09:00:00 |
Business |
Deere Strike Sows Worry in Farm Country |
Farmers, dealers fear delayed deliveries, higher prices as strike at tractor maker stretches beyond three weeks; ‘it’s a chain reaction’ |
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| 2021-11-08 08:30:00 |
Business |
Citigroup to Spend More Than $1 Billion to Close Its South Korea Consumer Business |
Move is part of plan to exit consumer banking in 13 countries to simplify the bank and boost profits |
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| 2021-11-08 08:21:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Trade Desk, Peloton: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Tesla skidded after Twitter users told Musk to sell 10% of his stake; Coinbase rose in tandem with bitcoin |
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| 2021-11-08 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Pushes Back as SEC Targets Business Practice That Generates Billions |
Virtu and Robinhood are among firms that say payment for order flow allows for commission-free trading |
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| 2021-11-08 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Republicans Make Beachhead in Glasgow |
Handful of GOP lawmakers at COP26 work to show skeptics that climate change isn’t a one-party issue |
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| 2021-11-08 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Consumers Trade Rib-eye for Ground Beef as Grocery Prices Rise |
Supermarkets say shoppers are seeking out lower-cost options in the meat case in response to higher prices |
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| 2021-11-08 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Jails Fill With Migrants as Border Arrests Overwhelm Courts |
Of 1,500 trespassing arrests under Operation Lone Star, 3% have led to convictions, while hundreds wait weeks or months in jail |
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| 2021-11-08 07:00:00 |
World |
China’s Economy Faces Risk of Yearslong Real-Estate Hangover |
Booming market helped juice growth for more than a decade; without it, China could struggle to match previous pace, economists say |
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| 2021-11-08 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Nextdoor to Complete Move to Go Public |
Social-networking platform for local neighborhoods takes SPAC path to stock-market listing |
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| 2021-11-08 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Junk Bond Yields Top 25% as Property-Market Strains Intensify |
Selloff in high-yield Chinese bonds shaves about a third of bondholders’ wealth in six months |
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| 2021-11-08 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Elon Musk Insults Tesla Shareholders’ Intelligence |
Musk has good reason to dump some Tesla shares and every right to do so without resorting to theatrics |
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| 2021-11-08 06:30:00 |
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Credito Real Bonds Sink on Accounting Concerns |
Mexico’s largest nonbank lender told analysts that its better-than-expected third-quarter results were due, in part, to an accounting change that wasn’t publicly disclosed |
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| 2021-11-08 06:22:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank Feels the Chill Wind From China |
A big buyback can’t hurt, but the stock’s fortunes now lie with forces mostly beyond management’s control |
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| 2021-11-08 05:52:00 |
World |
Nicaragua’s President Ortega on Track for Controversial Fourth Term |
Daniel Ortega’s triumph would deepen country’s isolation and risk increasing a migrant exodus to the U.S. |
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| 2021-11-08 05:52:00 |
China |
China to Issue Licenses for Education Companies to Resume After-School Tutoring |
Companies will be required to operate after-school tutoring on a nonprofit basis while being allowed to make a profit on other businesses |
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| 2021-11-08 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: A Hawkish Case for Fed Action on Inflation Emerges |
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| 2021-11-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Some Companies Sit Out the Fight Over Democrats’ Tax Increases |
Supporters of climate-change measures aren’t lobbying against the roughly $2 trillion spending package |
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| 2021-11-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Rich Millennials to Financial Advisers: Thanks For the Golf Invite, But You Can’t Invest My Money |
Wealthy young investors don’t see much use for the wealth-management firms their parents rely on. They would rather pick their own stocks or plow their money into crypto. |
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| 2021-11-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Pilots Are in Demand Again, as Strained Airlines Go on a Hiring Spree |
Carriers press to refill their cockpits after the Covid-19 pullback led to a surge in early retirements; new hires can reap thousands in bonuses |
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| 2021-11-08 05:30:00 |
Commodities |
New Trust to Offer Institutional Investors Greater Access to Diamond Market |
Diamond Standard’s new standardized investment trust eventually would trade over the counter and be a step toward more accessible diamond trading |
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| 2021-11-08 05:19:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Share Price Slides After Musk Promises to Sell $21 Billion Stake |
Car maker’s chief executive asked Twitter users whether he should sell a 10th of his Tesla stock |
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| 2021-11-08 04:40:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Pause; Tesla Shares Fall Premarket |
Twitter users, responding to Elon Musk’s poll, said the Tesla CEO should sell 10% of his stock |
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| 2021-11-08 03:15:00 |
Tech |
SoftBank Reports $3.5 Billion Loss, Hit by China’s Tech Crackdown |
Beijing’s moves against Alibaba, Didi and others hurt value of Japanese tech investor’s portfolio |
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| 2021-11-07 21:00:00 |
Deals |
Blackstone to Invest Up to $250 Million in Autolus Therapeutics of U.K. |
Funds will help develop a leukemia therapy; under deal, the private-equity firm intends to buy a $100 million stake in the biotech company |
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| 2021-11-07 19:06:00 |
Business |
BHP to Sell Controlling Stake in Two Coal Mines for Up to $1.35 Billion |
The world’s biggest miner by market value will sell its 80% stake in the BHP Mitsui Coal venture to focus on higher-quality steelmaking coal |
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| 2021-11-07 17:33:00 |
U.S. |
Tragedy at Travis Scott Show in Houston Prompts New Questions for Concert Industry |
Security experts ask whether the crowd was properly managed and security staff was sufficiently trained after eight died |
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| 2021-11-07 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans Rescue Biden’s Agenda |
Will the infrastructure bill grease the wheels for the Democrats’ $4 trillion spending blowout? |
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| 2021-11-07 17:00:00 |
Opinion |
A Tax Break for Trial Lawyers |
The House budget bill would let them write off contingency-fee expenses. |
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| 2021-11-07 17:00:00 |
Deals |
CQ Roll Call Owner FiscalNote in Talks to List Through $1.3 Billion SPAC Deal |
The Washington, D.C.-based firm would merge with Nasdaq-listed Duddell Street Acquisition |
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| 2021-11-07 16:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Greening of Your Pension |
The climateers at Glasgow agree to dip into your savings on the sly to avoid taxing you openly. |
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| 2021-11-07 16:55:00 |
Opinion |
Read My Lips, Says Kathy Hochul |
Now that the top New York City and state tax rate is 14.8%, she vows not to raise taxes again. |
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| 2021-11-07 16:41:00 |
Business |
Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations Win Jolt of Energy in Congress |
Bipartisan infrastructure bill would direct billions to long-distance charging networks and steps to improve electric-transmission lines |
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| 2021-11-07 15:41:00 |
Politics |
Biden Gets $1 Trillion Down Payment on Domestic Agenda; Obstacles Loom for Spending Bill |
White House faces inflation pressures and uncertain fate of the $2 trillion spending bill |
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| 2021-11-07 15:39:00 |
Opinion |
Reagan Saw the GOP’s Comebacks Coming |
He predicted Democratic failure after the 1976 and 1992 elections. The pattern recurred after 2008 and 2020. |
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| 2021-11-07 15:33:00 |
Opinion |
Ron Wyden’s Plan to Gut Capital Markets |
His ‘billionaire’s tax’ would encourage private investment at the expense of the middle class. |
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| 2021-11-07 15:31:00 |
Opinion |
A New Iran Deal Could Be an Occasion for Bipartisan Unity |
To make it stick, Biden can follow the Constitution and submit it to the Senate for ratification as a treaty. |
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| 2021-11-07 15:30:00 |
Opinion |
Argentina’s Welfare State Warning to America |
The Peronists may lose the midterms but a populist political culture will survive. |
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| 2021-11-07 15:29:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Rescuing Socrates’ Review: Great Books, Greatly Missed |
A remembrance of things past—reading major thinkers, asking serious questions, learning from devoted teachers. |
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| 2021-11-07 15:12:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk’s Twitter Poll Results Favor Tesla Stock Sale |
Billionaire CEO pledged to abide by vote’s outcome after asking whether he should sell 10% of his Tesla shares |
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| 2021-11-07 15:08:00 |
World |
Nicaraguan President Ortega Expected to Win Re-Election as Country Veers Into Dictatorship |
Ortega’s triumph would deepen country’s isolation and risk increasing a migrant exodus to the U.S., which has described the election as a sham |
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| 2021-11-07 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, Employment, GDP |
Economists expect U.S. consumer prices and Chinese producer prices, both running hot, to show further heating for October |
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| 2021-11-07 14:06:00 |
World |
Rebels Advance Toward Capital As Ethiopia Moves Deeper Into War |
One-year-old conflict has been marked by allegations of ethnically motivated atrocities, man-made starvation |
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| 2021-11-07 13:44:00 |
Business |
Disney’s ‘Eternals’ Battles Tepid Reviews to No. 1 Opening |
The Marvel Studios superhero epic is the fourth-highest debut of the pandemic; the movie starring Angelina Jolie received some of the harshest reviews of the franchise |
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| 2021-11-07 13:23:00 |
Opinion |
Stuck Between Zoom School and High Tuition in Michigan |
My children need school choice. |
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| 2021-11-07 13:22:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Overhyped European Trade Deal |
Limiting Chinese steel imports will do little for Americans. |
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| 2021-11-07 13:19:00 |
Opinion |
Artificial Intelligence Is Still No Match for Us |
Scientists misunderstand human reason and an AI system fails the Turing test. |
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| 2021-11-07 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
Virginia’s Dirty Trick, Dark Money and Sen. Whitehouse |
The senator should investigate his friends’ dark financial ties to race-baiting election interference. |
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| 2021-11-07 13:01:00 |
Opinion |
A Long Time Since ‘Zeppelin IV’ |
Even now, half a century later, there’s still time to change the road you’re on. |
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| 2021-11-07 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
A Simple First Step for Youngkin to Stop Leftist Tyranny |
Prohibit ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ statements at public universities and other institutions. |
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| 2021-11-07 11:48:00 |
World |
COP26 Negotiators Turn to Plan B as Climate Pledges Fall Short |
Officials are seeking ways to pressure each other to revisit emissions more frequently to keep global warming in check |
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| 2021-11-07 11:18:00 |
U.S. |
Investigation Into Deaths at Travis Scott Concert to Examine Host of Issues |
Whether there was adequate security, cause of crowd surge and reports of drug injections will all be investigated, say authorities |
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| 2021-11-07 10:45:00 |
World |
The Economic Rebound From Covid-19 Was Easy. Now Comes the Hard Part. |
As supply-chain disruptions worsen and inflation surges, executives and policy makers must navigate a delicate transition to a more normal economy |
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| 2021-11-07 10:00:00 |
Business |
Stockouts Are Piling Up. Retailers Push Substitutes to Avoid Empty Holiday Carts. |
To deal with sparse selection, companies ask consumers to change their shopping lists |
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| 2021-11-07 10:00:00 |
Economy |
One of the World’s Hottest Real-Estate Markets Tries to Cool Down |
New Zealand is pulling every lever to tame property prices without shaking its economy and crashing the market |
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| 2021-11-07 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Does Sustainable Investing Really Help the Environment? |
Tariq Fancy, formerly the sustainable-investing chief at BlackRock, argues that the investment sector is doing more good for Wall Street than it is for the planet. Alex Edmans, a professor at London Business School, says that criticism goes too far. |
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| 2021-11-07 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Newly Flush With Cash, Retirement Funds Struggle to Find Appealing Investments |
Long-underfunded pension systems share bittersweet challenge with other investors that see hazards in many asset classes |
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| 2021-11-07 09:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Marketers Bet NFTs Can Be More Than Just Publicity Stunts |
Brands are using nonfungible tokens to explore new strategies and engage new audiences |
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| 2021-11-07 08:00:00 |
Business |
How Much M.B.A. Debt Should Students Take On? |
Admissions experts break down how business-school candidates can strike the right balance between their loan levels and their current and future finances |
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| 2021-11-07 08:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Republican Future Begins in Virginia |
Glenn Youngkin won over swing voters at the same time as he fired up the base. |
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| 2021-11-07 08:00:00 |
Business |
Companies Grapple With Post-Pandemic Inventories Dilemma |
From undrunk beer to unfinished forestry equipment, businesses deliberate just-in-time or just-in-case inventories |
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| 2021-11-07 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Vaccine-Mandate Debate Makes It to Top Federal Research Agency |
The NIH, where Dr. Anthony Fauci works, has scheduled a seminar on the ethics of mandates, featuring a senior researcher who is pushing back |
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| 2021-11-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Natural-Gas Exports Lift Prices for U.S. Utilities Ahead of Winter |
The supply squeeze, one of the first ever since the U.S. began sending large volumes of gas abroad, means hefty heating bills for consumers |
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| 2021-11-07 05:30:00 |
Business |
The Rules on Face Masks at the Office Are Changing |
With Covid-19 cases falling, children getting vaccines and boosters rolling out, employees are cheering as workplace policies start to relax |
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| 2021-11-07 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Bill Gives Biden Administration Greater Say Over Projects |
Bill provides dozens of transportation grants that will likely need Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg‘s blessing |
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| 2021-11-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Government-Bond Swings Burn Wall Street Investors |
Shifting expectations for inflation and central-bank policy are sparking surprise moves, hurting big-name players |
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| 2021-11-06 21:28:00 |
World |
Iraq’s Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt, Government Says |
Mustafa al-Kadhimi wasn’t harmed; armed drone is said to have targeted his home in Baghdad’s Green Zone |
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| 2021-11-06 17:26:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Pledges to Sell Tesla Stock if Twitter Voters Agree |
Billionaire CEO’s tweet comes amid debate over taxing wealthy Americans |
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| 2021-11-06 17:18:00 |
Markets |
Abrdn in Talks to Acquire Interactive Investor for $2 Billion |
A tie-up would give the Scottish asset manager a stronger foothold in individual investing, which took off during the pandemic |
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| 2021-11-06 16:45:00 |
Politics |
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration Vaccine Rules for Private Employers |
New Orleans-based court says Covid-19 vaccination and testing rules raise grave legal issues |
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| 2021-11-06 13:36:00 |
Politics |
Biden, With Infrastructure Deal Finally on His Desk, Now Turns to Selling It to Voters |
President says public-works investment is long overdue as he hails bipartisan effort |
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| 2021-11-06 13:31:00 |
World |
COP26 Protesters in Glasgow Push for Action From Leaders |
Rally in the host city for the U.N. climate summit was expected to include indigenous leaders from the Amazon, environmental groups and Greta Thunberg |
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| 2021-11-06 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
What Your Smell Says About You |
Your body constantly emits information about your diet, emotions, age and health, as well as your suitability as a mate |
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| 2021-11-06 12:00:00 |
Business |
How Ford Won the Race for Rivian |
The auto giant could reap more than $7 billion from a hot IPO. To get there, it had to elbow out rival General Motors. |
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| 2021-11-06 12:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Does Natural Deodorant Really Work? We Tried 50 to Find Out |
After intense experimenting, here’s what we consider the 10 best natural-deodorant options. Plus: Experts weigh in to debunk common myths about the chemicals people put under their arms. |
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| 2021-11-06 12:00:00 |
Markets |
What Determines Stock-Market Prices? Here’s a New Theory |
A study finds that for every $1 that goes into the stock market, prices go up by $5 |
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| 2021-11-06 11:00:00 |
World |
Fuel-Tanker Explosion in Sierra Leone Kills at Least 99 |
Residents had gathered before the blast to collect spilled gasoline after a tanker collided with another vehicle |
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| 2021-11-06 09:54:00 |
Markets |
Berkshire Hathaway’s Net Earnings Fall 66% on Lower Investment Gains |
Unrealized investment gains at Warren Buffett’s conglomerate declined in the third quarter |
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| 2021-11-06 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Please Stop Pressuring Kids to Join Social Media |
When coaches and club leaders ask kids to be on Instagram or WhatsApp for group scheduling and messaging, they create headaches for parents |
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| 2021-11-06 08:32:00 |
World |
What’s That the Scots Are Speaking on TikTok? It Might Not Be English |
New platforms have helped drive the spread of Scots, but the language is also becoming a political football |
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| 2021-11-06 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s OCC Nominee as Bank Overseer Faces Difficult Confirmation Dance |
Saule Omarova, the pick for comptroller of the currency, says her criticism of the banking industry is misunderstood |
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| 2021-11-06 08:00:00 |
Business |
New York Life’s Pitch to Entrepreneurs: Sell Life Insurance |
Company’s CEO says its pivot to ‘cultural markets’ in the U.S., rather than overseas expansion, boosted sales and agent recruitment |
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| 2021-11-06 07:01:00 |
Markets |
Business Is the Game-Changer at COP26 in Glasgow |
Private capital is mobilized for climate action, but needs a clear road map and rules to be deployed effectively |
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| 2021-11-06 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘A Modern Influence: Henri Matisse, Etta Cone, and Baltimore’ and ‘Thaddeus Mosley: Forest’ Reviews: Out of the Shadows, Into Color and Light |
An exhibition explores the collecting habits of Etta Cone, one of two Baltimore sisters who bought Matisse early and often. |
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| 2021-11-06 05:30:00 |
Business |
Wind Manufacturers Blown Off Course |
Supply-chain problems, uncertainty around tax credits in congressional spending bill threaten to slow U.S. wind power growth |
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| 2021-11-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Millions of Americans Are Skipping the Dentist. Lenders See a Financing Niche. |
Americans often have to take out personal loans or dig into savings to pay for dental care |
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| 2021-11-06 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Infrastructure Law Seen Having Small, Positive Impact on Growth |
Economists see slim boost to worker productivity, offset by drag from deficits |
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| 2021-11-06 05:30:00 |
World |
Rising Covid-19 Breakthrough Cases Hinder Efforts to Control Virus |
People in their 40s show biggest case rise among U.K. vaccinated, likely due to their children |
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| 2021-11-05 21:46:00 |
U.S. |
University of Florida Professors Allege School Leaders Violated First Amendment Rights |
Officials’ decision to bar professors from testifying in court case against state has sparked criticism from academics, lawmakers |
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| 2021-11-05 20:44:00 |
CFO Journal |
Accounting Experts Ask Congress to Change Proposal on Minimum Corporate Tax |
Calculating tax using book income could distort results intended for investors, experts say |
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| 2021-11-05 19:18:00 |
Business |
American Airlines Boosts Flight Attendants’ Pay Ahead of Holiday Travel |
Flight attendants to earn as much as triple pay for holiday flights |
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| 2021-11-05 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
Durham Unravels the Russia Case |
His indictments reveal facts embarrassing to former special counsel Robert Mueller and the press. |
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| 2021-11-05 18:57:00 |
Opinion |
The School Board Revolt |
Voters react to Covid restrictions and critical race theory in schools. |
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| 2021-11-05 18:57:00 |
Opinion |
Behind the October Jobs Bump |
More people work when the feds stop paying them not to work. |
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| 2021-11-05 18:55:00 |
CFO Journal |
SEC Clears a Path to Banning Foreign Companies From U.S. Exchanges |
The agency approved a rule that puts a framework in place to investigate auditing firms in jurisdictions such as China and Hong Kong |
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| 2021-11-05 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
New Yorkers Reject Schumer’s Voting Ideas |
Voters say no to key planks in a Democratic election-reform bill. |
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| 2021-11-05 18:44:00 |
Politics |
Igor Danchenko Charged With Lying in Calling Business Group Official a Trump Dossier Source |
Russia analyst is accused of misleading FBI about his relationship with Sergei Millian, who was president of the Russian-American Chamber of Commerce |
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| 2021-11-05 18:39:00 |
CIO Journal |
New York City Marathon App Embraces Hybrid |
For the first time this year, spectators can track virtual participants and runners pounding the NYC pavement |
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| 2021-11-05 18:23:00 |
Business |
Boeing Board to Add Safety Expert, Make Other Changes in 737 MAX Settlement |
Current and former directors’ insurance providers to pay $237.5 million to corporation as part of agreement to end shareholder suit |
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| 2021-11-05 18:22:00 |
Markets |
Rivian Automotive Boosts IPO Price Range |
Electric-vehicle maker now expects to sell shares at $72-$74 each |
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| 2021-11-05 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Is College Worth the Cost? That Depends |
A computer-science degree from Harvard usually pays off. Philosophy or gender studies, not so much. |
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| 2021-11-05 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
On Russiagate, Durham Indicts the Press Too |
His latest arrives just in time to expose a pathetic ABC News ‘special’ report on Christopher Steele. |
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| 2021-11-05 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Makes a Delaware-Size Land Grab in Utah |
He expands the size of two national monuments while ignoring the concerns of state and tribal leaders. |
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| 2021-11-05 17:58:00 |
Business |
Judge Approves Request to Revamp Rogers Communications Board |
Canadian Judge blesses media heir’s plan to oust Rogers board members |
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| 2021-11-05 17:46:00 |
U.S. |
States Sue to Stop Biden’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate |
Lawsuit alleges requirement is unconstitutional; White House says it has authority to issue rules |
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| 2021-11-05 17:42:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Names Nicole Creola Kelly as Whistleblower Program Chief |
Ms. Kelly, a senior special counsel at the regulator, takes over from Emily Pasquinelli, who has been the program’s acting chief since April |
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| 2021-11-05 17:40:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Hilarious’ Unreality of Bidenomics |
The president casts his policies as shockingly effective; his energy secretary laughs at the idea of increasing U.S. oil supplies. |
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| 2021-11-05 17:38:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
The small town at the heart of America’s first intellectual revolution, John Grisham’s ‘The Judge’s List,’ fashion and resistance in wartime Paris and more. |
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| 2021-11-05 17:35:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Hannah Arendt and Isaiah Berlin’ Review: Clash of the Titans |
For Arendt and Berlin, it was a case of hate at first sight. |
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| 2021-11-05 17:32:00 |
Politics |
House to Vote on Infrastructure Bill, Dropping Original Schedule |
Democratic leaders are still trying to lock down support to pass healthcare, education and climate-change measure |
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| 2021-11-05 17:30:00 |
Business |
Leisure Travel Rebounds as Delta Variant Fades |
Vacationers are on the road again, lifting company sales and setting up a busy holiday travel season |
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| 2021-11-05 17:06:00 |
Markets |
Advent, Permira Near Deal to Buy McAfee for More Than $10 Billion |
A deal for the security-software company could be announced by Monday; talks are ongoing |
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| 2021-11-05 16:39:00 |
Politics |
Andrew Cuomo Arraignment Is Postponed Over Court Filing |
Former New York governor due in court Jan. 7, not Nov. 17, after prosecutors call filing against him ‘potentially defective’ |
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| 2021-11-05 16:31:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Puerto Rico Oversight Board Files New Debt Plan |
The revised plan eliminates cuts to public-sector retiree benefits, but changes benefits for working teachers and judges |
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| 2021-11-05 16:27:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Government Bond Yields Fall After Jobs Data |
Yield on 10-year note slides below 1.5%, extending a volatile week |
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| 2021-11-05 16:27:00 |
Autos Industry |
Electric-Van Maker Workhorse Is Being Investigated by the Justice Department, Documents Show |
Inquiry adds to an SEC probe and comes after the company changed management, suffered production setbacks |
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| 2021-11-05 16:07:00 |
Books & Arts |
The Sounds of Silence |
John Cage’s ‘4’ 33”’ was no compositional prank, but a deep exploration of the very nature of music and the beautiful chaos of life. |
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| 2021-11-05 15:43:00 |
Politics |
Navy Removes Top Officers of Nuclear Sub After Underwater Crash |
USS Connecticut hit a structure some officials described as an undersea mountain while patrolling in the South China Sea last month |
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| 2021-11-05 15:11:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Cut Ties With Debt Collectors for Student Loans |
Switch to other contractors won’t affect borrowers much for now due to pandemic-related freeze on payments |
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| 2021-11-05 14:55:00 |
World |
Canada-U.S. Border Reopens on Nov. 8: What to Know About Travel |
Canada is already allowing entry to fully vaccinated tourists from the U.S. and other countries |
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| 2021-11-05 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
How AI Will Make Your Doctor Smarter |
From suicide prevention to infection tracking, the U.S. military is applying the latest technology to a host of medical challenges. |
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| 2021-11-05 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
America Needs a Safety Net, Not a Hammock |
Congressional Democrats want to decouple welfare from work, undermining the American work ethic. |
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| 2021-11-05 13:25:00 |
Life & Work |
Kitchen Tips From the Chef Drew Barrymore Calls ‘My Culinary Partner in Crime’ |
With the new cookbook, ‘Rebel Homemaker,’ actress Drew Barrymore and her co-author and private chef Pilar Valdes lay out their accessible, appealing style of collaborating in the kitchen. Ms. Valdes invited us into her Brooklyn kitchen to share insider advice. |
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| 2021-11-05 13:19:00 |
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Scooter Startup Lime Raises $523 Million, Aims for 2022 Public Listing |
Investors including Uber, Fidelity and the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund are backing the startup |
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| 2021-11-05 13:12:00 |
World |
Airbus CEO Jean Pierson Put the Heat on Boeing |
Frenchman, who has died at age 80, was an uninhibited salesman as the European aircraft maker caught up with American rivals |
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| 2021-11-05 12:39:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Transcendentalists and Their World’ Review: Concord’s Second Revolution |
How a generation of American writers took inspiration from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s provocative, irresistible ideas. |
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| 2021-11-05 12:36:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Everything and Less’ Review: Fiction in Prime Time |
Amazon has transformed the way we read books—and, according to Mark McGurl, how they’re written. |
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| 2021-11-05 12:23:00 |
Opinion |
There Are No Free Lunches in Climate Politics |
At big summits, leaders try to devise the most indirect means to reach vaguely defined objectives. |
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| 2021-11-05 12:22:00 |
Opinion |
Economists Don’t Know What Will End Inflation |
Past experience suggests experts and policy makers should be humble. |
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| 2021-11-05 12:21:00 |
Opinion |
The Joys of Keeping Score Are Not Forgotten |
Bob Greene brings back fond memories—and precise details—from days at the ballpark. |
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| 2021-11-05 12:07:00 |
Markets |
The Risks and Rewards of Angel Investing |
The risk is straightforward: You very well could lose all your money. But you could possibly make a lot of money, and have fun while doing it. |
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| 2021-11-05 12:05:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Powell and Brainard Met With Biden at White House |
President Biden is expected to decide soon on who will lead Federal Reserve |
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| 2021-11-05 11:39:00 |
Politics |
Blinken Details New Steps in ‘Havana Syndrome’ Response |
Biden administration steps up efforts to get at causes, effects of mysterious neurological illnesses |
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| 2021-11-05 11:07:00 |
Life & Work |
A Driving Tour of the Scottish Highlands Fit for Royalty |
Rural Scotland, a longtime royal playground, is drawing uncrowned sybarites too these days, in search of luxurious hotels, wild beauty and a wee bit of whisky |
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| 2021-11-05 11:02:00 |
Markets |
Hot-and-Cold Jobs Market Still Far From Full |
The job market appears tight in many ways, but for the Fed there is still plenty of underlying slack |
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| 2021-11-05 11:00:00 |
Business |
Donald Trump’s Ageless Advice for Mark Zuckerberg |
As Facebook becomes Meta, its leader may want to ponder something the former president said back in 1987 |
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| 2021-11-05 10:44:00 |
Life & Work |
With New OSHA Rules, Expect More High-Paying Jobs to Require Covid-19 Vaccine |
Growing share of open positions publicizing rules for shots signals potential new normal in hiring process, experts say |
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| 2021-11-05 10:40:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Push Fix for Green-Card Logjam in Social-Spending Bill |
Tucked into the $1.85 trillion package is a proposal to recover unused slots and make them available |
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| 2021-11-05 10:39:00 |
Markets |
Square’s Future Needs to Take Shape |
Without the tailwind of stimulus checks, Square has to see some of its longer-term moves start to pay off |
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| 2021-11-05 10:36:00 |
Markets |
Driverless ‘Robotaxis’ Arrive at the Stock Market |
Newly listed shares of Aurora Innovation will be a key gauge of investor interest in autonomous vehicles, particularly for private peers Waymo, Cruise and Argo AI |
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| 2021-11-05 10:24:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Certificates Look Likely to Linger in Europe |
Winter surge in infections is pushing governments across the continent to extend rules requiring proof of immunity for many activities |
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| 2021-11-05 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Should You Invest With Fund Managers Who Have Lots of Experience? |
Longer-tenure fund managers are more reliable than rookies, but hit fewer home runs, research shows |
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| 2021-11-05 10:00:00 |
Life & Work |
What Chefs Are Serving This Thanksgiving: Recipes for a Five-Star Relish Tray |
Simple and satisfying—and a light lift for the host—the Midwestern-style relish tray has always been the height of low-key hospitality. Now, a renaissance is under way at restaurants around the country. |
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| 2021-11-05 09:50:00 |
A-hed |
‘Succession’s’ Family Business Drama Hits Close to Home for Some Fans |
Some who have experienced family succession issues firsthand say they can relate; ‘I, unlike Logan Roy, will have a plan’ |
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| 2021-11-05 09:44:00 |
World |
Greta Thunberg Leads Climate Protest, Criticizing COP26 Talks |
Swedish climate campaigner has hardened her stance against the U.N. summit |
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| 2021-11-05 09:36:00 |
World |
Global Food Prices Surge as Inflation Spreads |
From Peru to the Philippines, bad harvests and supply bottlenecks are leaving poor families hungry |
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| 2021-11-05 09:30:00 |
Markets |
Peloton, Nvidia, Airbnb, Expedia: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Peloton shares plunged on disappointing subscriber growth; Expedia gained on strong earnings |
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| 2021-11-05 09:29:00 |
Life & Work |
Getting Vaccines to the World Next Time |
We can now develop vaccines at record speed in response to a pandemic, but we need new ways to distribute them to everyone on the planet |
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| 2021-11-05 09:17:00 |
World |
German Navy, Eyes on China, Adds to Europe’s Pacific Presence |
The frigate Bayern, visiting Tokyo, plans to work with Japan, U.S. and other allies |
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| 2021-11-05 09:16:00 |
Business |
Kroger Says Press Release on Grocer Accepting Bitcoin Cash is Fraudulent |
Supermarket operator says release should be disregarded |
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| 2021-11-05 08:56:00 |
World |
Auschwitz Tattoo-Kit Auction Fuels Debate in Israel |
Tel Aviv court suspends the Nov. 9 sale after complaint from Holocaust survivors group |
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| 2021-11-05 08:30:00 |
U.S. |
Colin Powell’s Funeral Will Feature Three U.S. Presidents |
Retired general, diplomat will be remembered by predecessor Madeleine Albright, his deputy and son |
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| 2021-11-05 08:12:00 |
U.S. |
Ahmaud Arbery Slaying Trial’s Opening Arguments Set to Begin in Georgia |
Three white men are accused of chasing and killing a Black jogger; moves by defense lawyers leave the jury with a single Black member |
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| 2021-11-05 08:00:00 |
THE EXPERTS | Small Business |
How to Find the Right Business Coach |
Consider why you want a coach in the first place, and look for someone who specializes in that area |
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| 2021-11-05 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
‘Clean’ and ‘Natural’ Beauty Products: Real Thing or Marketing Ploy? |
In this skeptic’s guide to clean beauty, we answer 6 common questions about the trend. Up first: What do buzzwords like ‘toxin-free’ and ‘all-natural’ even mean? |
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| 2021-11-05 07:30:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Bain Capital Bets on Healthcare With Debut Insurance Fund Deal |
The firm is leading a $150 million commitment to newly set-up Medicare Advantage broker Enhance Health |
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| 2021-11-05 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Labor Shortages Reach the North Pole |
Santas are in short supply as demand rises and some remain wary of risking Covid-19 exposure |
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| 2021-11-05 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Five Reasons Why the Stock Market Might Be Weaker in 2022 |
History tells us that the second year of a new U.S. president’s term can be tough on stocks. That could hold true next year. |
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| 2021-11-05 06:52:00 |
World |
Japan Lifts Covid-19 Ban on Business Travelers, Foreign Workers |
As neighbor China sticks to zero-Covid policy, Japan aligns itself closer with U.S., Europe |
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| 2021-11-05 06:47:00 |
Politics |
In Education Battles, Republicans See a Winning Campaign Issue |
GOP leaders say a victory in Virginia shows the power of ‘parents’ rights’ to draw voters |
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| 2021-11-05 06:45:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Says Covid-19 Pill Is 89% Effective in Preliminary Assessment |
Drug company plans to seek FDA authorization of treatment for patients with a mild to moderate form of the illness |
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| 2021-11-05 06:37:00 |
Business |
Airbus Deliveries Slip Amid Supply-Chain Struggles |
Ramp-up in aircraft production adds to strain on suppliers |
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| 2021-11-05 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
When Will the Supply-Chain Strains Finally Ease? |
Many companies are resetting strategies to plan for long-term stresses |
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| 2021-11-05 05:39:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Jobs Report |
Peloton shares slump by almost one-third premarket after fitness-equipment maker posts slowdown in subscriber growth |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Climate Promises by Businesses Face New Scrutiny |
Emissions pledges from U.N. Glasgow conference will be closely watched |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
Business |
U.S.-EU Steel Tariffs Deal Is Onerous for Smaller Importers |
Complex metals quota system will be tough to navigate, but supporters say it will help ease a supply crunch while preventing cheap imports |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
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Cybersecurity Companies Are Raking in Millions. Many Don’t Turn Profits. |
Rising share prices in the sector reflect investors’ thirst for revenue growth above other metrics |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Powell Says Fed Will Resolve Balance Sheet Size Later |
The central bank’s balance sheet in 2007 was just over $800 billion, a fraction of where it is now |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande, Strapped for Cash, Offloads Its Jets |
The heavily indebted property developer sold two Gulfstreams last month as bond payments loomed |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Why the Billionaires’ Tax Matters to You, Too |
About 700 of the wealthiest Americans would have been affected by a proposal from Democrats in Congress. It’s a small number of taxpayers, but the implications are huge. |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
For Fashion Brands, Green Is the Hardest Color to Sell |
Global clothing chains like Zara and H&M want to make their businesses less harmful to the environment. Plans to increase sales quickly at the same time are an awkward fit. |
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| 2021-11-05 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Job Growth Is Estimated to Have Rebounded in October |
Labor Department’s Friday jobs report is expected to offer clues about whether a worker shortage related to the Covid-19 pandemic is easing |
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| 2021-11-05 05:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Blockchain.com Hires Deutsche Bank Executive as First Compliance Chief |
The appointment of CJ Rinaldi comes as the firm continues to expand and seeks to develop legal frameworks for its business |
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| 2021-11-05 01:46:00 |
Markets |
China Plans to Sell Euro Bonds |
Finance Ministry has mandated 12 banks, including Chinese, U.S. and European institutions, to manage the sale |
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| 2021-11-04 22:22:00 |
Politics |
Fed Chair Powell Seen Visiting White House on Thursday |
Visit comes as Biden weighs whether to offer Powell a second term as central-bank chief |
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| 2021-11-04 22:03:00 |
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RBA Flags Inflation Risks From Congested Global Supply Chains |
Many economists have suggested that inflation could rise more quickly than anticipated by the RBA |
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| 2021-11-04 22:02:00 |
Business |
Boeing Shareholders Reach Settlement in 737 MAX Board Oversight Suit |
Current and former directors’ insurance companies expected to pay Boeing about $225 million |
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| 2021-11-04 20:54:00 |
Business |
Lions Gate Explores Starz Separation |
Production company says its options include selling or spinning off the pay-TV and streaming business |
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| 2021-11-04 20:30:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Visitor’ Review: Marching to the Beat of the Movie |
The Public Theater’s stage version of Tom McCarthy’s film, about a widower who blossoms after meeting three immigrants living in the U.S. unlawfully, is faithful to its source material but gains little in its adaptation |
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| 2021-11-04 19:23:00 |
CIO Journal |
Federal Cybersecurity Directive Spotlights Aging Computer Systems |
Outdated equipment, talent shortages have complicated efforts to address vulnerabilities |
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| 2021-11-04 19:08:00 |
Markets |
Peloton’s Sprain Turns Into a Tear |
Slashed forecast shows that demand is taking a serious breather for the one-time star of connected fitness |
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| 2021-11-04 19:08:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Vaccine Mandate Poses New Test for Agency Enforcing It |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration has struggled during Covid-19 pandemic to deploy staff for workplace inspections |
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| 2021-11-04 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Overkill |
The 490-page Biden rule is unnecessary and needlessly divisive. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
The $3.98 Trillion Trojan Horse |
Penn Wharton says the real cost is more than twice what Pelosi says. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi’s SALT Scheme |
House Democrats raise a deduction that goes mainly to high-tax states. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:45:00 |
Tech |
Airbnb Posts Record Results After Busy Summer Travel Season |
Home-sharing app sees a surge in bookings for this year’s Thanksgiving holiday period |
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| 2021-11-04 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Durham and the Clinton Dossier |
A new indictment continues the slow unraveling of a 2016 political scandal. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Democracy and the Turnout Boom |
Voting numbers negate partisan prophecies of self-government’s doom. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:37:00 |
Business |
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Venture Capitalist Invested in Theranos Despite Information Deficit |
Holmes said lack of details was to protect proprietary technology from theft |
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| 2021-11-04 18:35:00 |
Business |
News Corp Profit Surges on Gains in Real Estate, Book Publishing, News Media |
Media company’s revenue grew 18% thanks to improvements at all its divisions |
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| 2021-11-04 18:34:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘American Comics’ Review: Panels, Strips & Graphic Novels |
From political cartoons to the Sunday funnies, from D.C. and Marvel to Zap and ‘Maus,’ the evolution of an all-American art form. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Taiwan Won’t Capitulate to China |
Changes in military structure will help us meet any challenge. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:29:00 |
Markets |
Pinterest’s Mood Swings |
Between users, suitors and investors, sentiment toward the image-sharing company right now is unsettled |
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| 2021-11-04 18:13:00 |
U.S. |
The Big New Jersey Election Upset: A Truck Driver Beats Steve Sweeney |
Republican on a shoestring campaign budget defeats longtime political power broker |
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| 2021-11-04 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
California Is the Supply Chain’s Weakest Link |
Environmental and antibusiness regulations in the deep blue state are backing up port traffic. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Nuclear Power Is the Best Climate-Change Solution by Far |
Its total greenhouse-gas emissions are 1/700th those of coal—and one-fourth those of solar. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
Voters Give Democrats a Woke-Up Call |
Will the party recognize its mistake in embracing extremism? Will the GOP prove worthy of its wins? |
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| 2021-11-04 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
Russia Is Biden’s Next Foreign-Policy Test |
So far he hasn’t deterred Putin from massing troops at the Ukrainian border. |
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| 2021-11-04 18:01:00 |
Politics |
Eric Adams Says Pay Me in Bitcoin |
Next New York City mayor wants his first three paychecks in the form of the cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-11-04 17:50:00 |
Business |
AT&T, Verizon to Delay 5G Rollout Over FAA’s Airplane Safety Concerns |
Wireless carriers postpone planned Dec. 5 launch of new spectrum to address concerns about potential interference with cockpit safety systems |
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| 2021-11-04 17:44:00 |
Sports |
NBA Opens Investigation Into Phoenix Suns After Toxic Workplace Allegations |
A report from ESPN said that team owner Robert Sarver used a racial slur and fostered a misogynistic environment. Sarver denied the allegations. |
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| 2021-11-04 17:40:00 |
Business |
Peloton’s Sales Lose Speed as Fewer People Work Out at Home |
Shares plunge after fitness machine maker cuts annual targets for revenue and subscribers |
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| 2021-11-04 17:28:00 |
U.S. |
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Loses Suit Over NASA Moon Lander |
Federal judge dismisses Blue Origin’s complaint about NASA’s contract being awarded solely to Elon Musk’s SpaceX |
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| 2021-11-04 17:28:00 |
Opinion |
MIT Cancels What Most Call Common Sense |
Prof. Dorian Abbot expresses the opinions of many with a level of confidence that has been missing. |
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| 2021-11-04 17:27:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Let Comrade Omarova Regulate the Banks |
Progressives whitewash the Biden nominee’s past and the Soviet reality that she and I lived. |
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| 2021-11-04 17:27:00 |
Opinion |
Reversing U.S. Progress in Jerusalem Policy |
The Palestinian Authority has given no sign that it would behave any better than the Jordanians did in control of eastern Jerusalem. |
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| 2021-11-04 17:23:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Sues Texas Over Its New Voting Law |
The GOP-led state enacted a law tightening voting rules; Democrats say the law aims to suppress voters |
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| 2021-11-04 17:22:00 |
Politics |
Biden ‘Perfectly Comfortable’ Paying Separated Families, White House Says |
Spokeswoman says president’s denial a day ago referred to the size of payouts, not to payouts themselves |
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| 2021-11-04 17:19:00 |
Politics |
Nancy Pelosi’s Push for Quick Votes on Bills Hits Snags |
Democratic leaders hoped to persuade remaining holdouts on infrastructure bill and healthcare, education and climate package as early as Thursday |
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| 2021-11-04 17:18:00 |
World |
New Galápagos Conservation Efforts Aim to Counter China Fishing Fleet |
Environmentalists applaud plan by Ecuador and others to create a vast area off-limits to industrial fishing, but enforcement will be hard |
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| 2021-11-04 17:08:00 |
World |
Canada Strips Military of Powers to Investigate Sexual Misconduct |
Defense minister says all investigations, prosecutions of sexual offenses in military to be handled by civilian law enforcement |
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| 2021-11-04 17:02:00 |
Markets |
AIG Third-Quarter Profit Jumps 490% on Insurance Sales, Higher Premiums |
The insurer’s 2020 results were depressed by shutdowns related to the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-11-04 17:00:00 |
Business |
Uber Reaches Income Milestone as Rides Recover, Delivery Grows |
The ride-hailing company recorded its first-ever adjusted profit last quarter |
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| 2021-11-04 16:59:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Spencer’ Review: Stewart Reigns, Drama Drains |
Kristen Stewart stars as Diana, Princess of Wales, in Pablo Larraín’s gloomy biopic |
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| 2021-11-04 16:57:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Eternals’ Review: Heroic Characters, Hectic Story |
Millennia-old Eternals try to save Earth and its mortal inhabitants from the evil Deviants in Chloé Zhao’s star-studded Marvel movie. |
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| 2021-11-04 16:53:00 |
Sustainable Business |
Nuclear Advocates Say More Reactors Will Aid Renewables |
Critics say solar and wind are cheaper and less risky; nuclear supporters point to its reliability |
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| 2021-11-04 16:46:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Dexter: New Blood’ Review: Fresh Meat, Stale Story |
The vigilante serial killer played by Michael C. Hall returns to TV, with a reformed mindset and a new identity. |
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| 2021-11-04 16:25:00 |
Politics |
How Glenn Youngkin Kept Trump at Arm’s Length, But on His Side |
Republican won Virginia governor’s race by keeping Trump supporters energized without making the former president the focal point of the race |
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| 2021-11-04 16:21:00 |
Politics |
Indictment of Igor Danchenko Casts New Doubts on Sourcing of Steele Dossier |
Special counsel John Durham alleges key source lied to FBI about how he collected information about Trump and Russia, getting some of it from Democratic operative |
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| 2021-11-04 16:20:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Divides U.S. Companies, Like the Country |
Some executives say requirements simplify their roles, while others raise concerns about costs and administrative hurdles |
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| 2021-11-04 16:09:00 |
Life & Work |
2021 McLaren 765LT: An Extreme Supercar, Now Faster and Lighter |
A more powerful variant of McLaren’s 720S, the 765LT is one of the only street-legal internal combustion cars that keeps pace with the Tesla Model S Plaid. |
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| 2021-11-04 15:58:00 |
Business |
BTS, the K-Pop Band, Dives into NFTs to Sell Digital Trading Cards to Fans |
Hybe, the entertainment company that manages BTS, says the tradable digital cards will play music |
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| 2021-11-04 15:58:00 |
Politics |
IRS Boosts 401(k) Contribution Annual Cap to $20,500 |
$1,000 increase in maximum pre-tax contribution comes in annual inflation adjustment |
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| 2021-11-04 15:51:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Afterlives: Recovering the Lost Stories of Looted Art’ Review: Sins of Omission |
An exhibition about art plundered by the Nazis avoids context and narrative. |
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| 2021-11-04 15:36:00 |
CFO Journal |
Ford Offers to Buy Back Bonds as It Works to Overhaul Balance Sheet |
The auto maker plans to extinguish up to $5 billion in high-priced debt it took on due to the pandemic |
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| 2021-11-04 15:35:00 |
Autos Industry |
Ex-Rivian Executive Sues for Gender Discrimination Ahead of IPO |
Former sales VP at electric-truck startup, which is seeking valuation above $60 billion, says she was ignored when raising business concerns |
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| 2021-11-04 15:24:00 |
Economy |
U.K. Rate-Decision Surprise Ripples Across Global Bond Markets |
The Bank of England holds fire on an interest-rate move, triggering the biggest U.K. bond-yield drop in years |
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| 2021-11-04 15:11:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Gym Franchises Still Face Cash Crunch Even as Pandemic Abates |
While customers are slowly returning, some gyms are still running low on cash and carry elevated debt loads |
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| 2021-11-04 14:59:00 |
Tech |
The Best Commuter Bags for Hybrid Work, When Your Load Is 10 Pounds Heavier |
From gym shoes and chargers to books, cutlery and laptops, workers without permanent desks now carry a lot more back and forth each day. Here, our five top picks to schlep it all. |
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| 2021-11-04 14:07:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Justice Department’s White-Collar Crime Approach ‘Broadly Consistent’ With SEC, Gensler Says |
The Securities and Exchange Commission chief also stresses that firms should cooperate with examinations in a timely manner |
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| 2021-11-04 14:03:00 |
Business |
Kellogg Faces Growing Costs as Labor Strike, Supply Challenges Persist |
Cereal maker raises sales forecast as quarterly net sales beat estimates |
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| 2021-11-04 13:42:00 |
World |
China, India and Other Developing Nations Seek $1.3 Trillion a Year in Climate Finance |
Request is made in paper presented at COP26 summit; richer countries say they aren’t ready to pledge beyond 2025 |
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| 2021-11-04 13:27:00 |
Life & Work |
Finding Dignity and Excellence in the Great Books |
Far from being elitist, a college curriculum focused on the Western classics can open a new world for students of all backgrounds. |
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| 2021-11-04 13:16:00 |
Markets |
Bond Markets Flash Turmoil, and No One Else Much Cares |
The vast infusion of money by governments and central banks into the economy may have anesthetized investors |
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| 2021-11-04 13:09:00 |
Markets |
For Meta, the Metaverse Isn’tSo Extra |
Deteriorating engagement with younger users on Facebook and Instagram makes it critical for Meta Platforms to look to the future now |
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| 2021-11-04 12:31:00 |
Markets |
OPEC, Russia Stick to Gradual Oil Production Boost |
Producers reject U.S. pressure to boost output faster and ease prices |
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| 2021-11-04 12:23:00 |
Opinion |
God’s Universe Beats Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse |
The Facebook chief’s loveless high-tech fantasy world is a curse, not a blessing. |
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| 2021-11-04 12:22:00 |
Opinion |
Today’s Historic Summit Agreements Don’t Have Much of a Future |
Whether it’s COP26, the G-7, or the G-20, few of the politicians signing deals have the mandate to do so. |
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| 2021-11-04 12:21:00 |
Opinion |
More Small Businesses Than Ever Raising Compensation |
The latest NFIB employment report shows a historic worker shortage beginning to ease. |
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| 2021-11-04 11:43:00 |
Markets |
Central Banks Are Fighting Themselves, Not Markets |
While it is good news that major Western central banks haven’t yet started raising rates, flip-flopping policy guidance should concern investors |
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| 2021-11-04 10:46:00 |
Markets |
Drug Industry Gets Mild Treatment From Congress |
Measures agreed to among congressional Democrats this week to lower prescription-drug costs for seniors could have been far more draconian |
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| 2021-11-04 10:31:00 |
Markets |
Cathie Wood Sells Chunk of Zillow Stock a Day After Buying the Dip |
Real-estate company’s stock has lost nearly half its value this year |
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| 2021-11-04 10:18:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Plans a Cultural Revolution |
Getting the right balance between risk management and entrepreneurial spirit won’t be easy for the bank’s new chairman |
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| 2021-11-04 09:59:00 |
Business |
VW CEO Makes EV Pledge as Labor Leaders Criticize Pace of Transition |
CEO Herbert Diess and labor leaders also clash over chip crisis |
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| 2021-11-04 09:55:00 |
Business |
Nikola Says It Will Pay $125 Million to Settle SEC Investigation |
Electric-truck startup’s former Executive Chairman Trevor Milton was earlier indicted and charged with fraud |
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| 2021-11-04 09:53:00 |
Life & Work |
Padma Lakshmi, Host of ‘Taste the Nation,’ On Great Food Towns and ‘Filthy’ TV Shows |
After months of lockdown, the ‘Top Chef’ veteran is back to feeding her wanderlust. Here, she tells us about her favorite U.S. city, what to buy at Muji and where to rollerskate in Paris. |
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| 2021-11-04 09:51:00 |
Politics |
Employer Covid-19 Vaccine and Testing Rules Unveiled by Biden Administration |
While the requirements are described as necessary to curb the pandemic, they have drawn opposition from many Republicans |
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| 2021-11-04 09:50:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Fresh Record on Goods Demand, Higher Inflation |
Trade gap was also affected by a sharp decline in U.S. exports |
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| 2021-11-04 09:47:00 |
Life & Work |
Fix Burnout—Without Blowing Up Your Life |
After an intense 20 months of pandemic work and life, many are reaching a breaking point. Here’s how to retake control. |
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| 2021-11-04 09:43:00 |
World |
Hong Kong’s Top Court Narrows Scope for Charging Protesters |
Judgment casts spotlight on city’s independent legal system after Chinese officials called for city’s judges to put national security first |
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| 2021-11-04 09:38:00 |
THE EXPERTS | Small Business |
How Small Businesses Can Cultivate Loyalty Amid the Great Resignation |
Being transparent, flexible and generous are three key ingredients to reducing turnover |
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| 2021-11-04 09:33:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Moderna, Zillow, Qualcomm, Qorvo: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Moderna shares sank on a reduced revenue outlook; Qualcomm gained on record quarterly sales |
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| 2021-11-04 09:23:00 |
Business |
Hertz Will Have to Wait for Teslas, Just Like Other Buyers |
Companies in talks over timing of deliveries for 100,000 Tesla order |
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| 2021-11-04 09:20:00 |
Business |
COP26 Deals Aim to Limit Coal, Oil and Natural-Gas Development |
As governments push for a U.N. deal to cut emissions, some have sought out like-minded partners for smaller agreements |
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| 2021-11-04 09:09:00 |
Politics |
Vaccine Mandate for Private Sector Is Here: What to Know |
Workers at larger private-sector businesses must get vaccinated or undergo regular Covid-19 testing |
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| 2021-11-04 08:45:00 |
Markets |
Google Invests $1 Billion in Exchange Giant CME, Strikes Cloud Deal |
Tie-up gives Google’s cloud arm a prize client in financial services |
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| 2021-11-04 08:30:00 |
Markets |
In a Deal Desert, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Keeps Buying Itself |
Analysts expect the Omaha conglomerate’s stock repurchases to hold steady in the third quarter |
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| 2021-11-04 08:15:00 |
Business |
Moderna Cuts Covid-19 Vaccine Sales Forecast for 2021 |
Company’s third-quarter earnings fall short of estimates as it ramps up for booster shots |
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| 2021-11-04 08:00:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Is Now on TV Screens. Is It Still TikTok? |
Amazon launched a TikTok app made for TV screens. But TVs weren’t made for TikTok’s vertical videos, infinite scrolling and comment culture. |
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| 2021-11-04 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Wheat Prices Jump, Signaling More Food Inflation |
Drought scorched the spring crop and threatens winter wheat |
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| 2021-11-04 07:37:00 |
Business |
Novartis to Sell Roche Stake for $20.7 Billion |
Share sale, which ends unusual entanglement of Swiss drug giants, hands Novartis a war chest for deals |
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| 2021-11-04 07:29:00 |
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Norges Bank Keeps Rate at 0.25%, Still Sees December Hike |
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| 2021-11-04 07:22:00 |
Markets |
Looking for a Less Thrilling Ride Than Tesla? Try a Good Ole’ Toyota |
The global chip famine actually ended up bringing in big money for the world’s most profitable auto maker |
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| 2021-11-04 07:11:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Stocks Endure New Selloff as Kaisa Hits Record Low |
Wealth-management product guaranteed by Kaisa misses payment |
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| 2021-11-04 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Etsy Could Be In for a Pleasant Holiday Surprise |
Online marketplace known for handmade and vintage goods can look forward to a happier holiday season than will traditional retailers |
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| 2021-11-04 07:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
IBM Spinoff Kyndryl Starts Quest for Growth |
The company is hoping to help customers manage their growing forays into the cloud |
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| 2021-11-04 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Jeffrey Epstein’s Accusers Seek Justice at Ghislaine Maxwell Trial |
Prosecutors, lawyers, accusers have pushed on various legal fronts since financier’s 2019 death |
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| 2021-11-04 06:56:00 |
Business |
Merck Covid-19 Pill Cleared for Use in U.K. |
U.S. is also expected to authorize molnupiravir, which has been found to reduce the risk of hospitalization, in coming months |
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| 2021-11-04 06:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Inch Up Ahead of Earnings From Square, Uber |
Shares of retail trader favorite Bed Bath & Beyond gain premarket, building on Wednesday’s jump |
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| 2021-11-04 06:29:00 |
Tech |
Google Allows Alternate In-App Payment Options in South Korea, Though Familiar Fees Remain |
App developers can use payment services other than Google’s, but still face commissions |
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| 2021-11-04 05:53:00 |
Business |
Toyota Profit Zooms Past Chip Shortage |
Car maker expects sales and profit to rebound in the year ending March 2022 |
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| 2021-11-04 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Why Financing the Multi-Trillion-Dollar Transition to Net Zero Isn’t That Hard |
Funding for a carbon-free economy is infinite if there’s a revenue stream, says Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan |
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| 2021-11-04 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Likely Extended Drop Toward Levels Seen Before Covid-19 |
Worker filings for unemployment benefits fell through much of the summer despite a surge in cases caused by the Delta variant |
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| 2021-11-04 05:30:00 |
Business |
Pregnant Women Who Doubt Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Worry Doctors |
Some expectant mothers say they believe the risks of getting vaccinated outweigh the benefits, presenting a challenge to health authorities |
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| 2021-11-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Debate Hangs Over Stock Market’s Record Run |
Some investors think the Federal Reserve will be forced to swiftly raise rates next year to rein in inflation and keep the economy stable |
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| 2021-11-04 03:20:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Revamps Business in Post-Archegos Overhaul |
Swiss bank says its central mission will be catering to the world’s rich |
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| 2021-11-04 02:09:00 |
World |
North Korea Can Make More Uranium for Nuclear Bombs Than Previously Thought |
The Kim regime is making a fraction of potential fissile material that could be used for bomb, according to new research based on satellite-imagery analysis |
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| 2021-11-03 20:27:00 |
Business |
MGM Plans to Sell Mirage Operations in Las Vegas |
Expected deal is the latest transaction by the casino operator as it focuses more on new business areas like sports betting |
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| 2021-11-03 19:34:00 |
Business |
Google to Pursue Pentagon Cloud-Computing Contract |
Company pulled out of bidding for similar project three years ago amid employee complaints about doing military work |
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| 2021-11-03 19:23:00 |
Business |
Roku Shares Fall 8% After Hours on Slower Account Growth |
The company added 1.3 million active accounts in the third quarter while analysts were expecting roughly 1.7 million |
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| 2021-11-03 18:56:00 |
U.S. |
Los Angeles County Settles Lawsuits Linked to Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash |
Board of Supervisors approves payments totaling $2.5 million to two families to settle legal actions over handling of crash-site photos by sheriff’s deputies |
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| 2021-11-03 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Voters Cancel the War on Police |
From Seattle to Long Island, Americans voted against public disorder. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:42:00 |
Markets |
SEC Rescinds Trump-era Policy, Eases Path for Shareholder Proposals on Environmental, Social Issues |
Under new guidelines, agency to be more receptive to proposals that have broad societal impact |
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| 2021-11-03 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Big ‘Racist’ Fail in Virginia |
Voters called ‘white supremacists’ elected a black Lt. Governor. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
New Jersey’s Kitchen-Table Revolt |
The GOP barely missed a huge upset in a race fought over taxes. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Youngkin Clears a Path to Victory for 2022 |
He focused on what he’d do for voters and kept a respectful distance from Trump. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
We’re Safer From Climate Disasters Than Ever Before |
Though it receives little mention from activists or the media, weather-related deaths have fallen dramatically. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Japan’s Voters Endorse Getting Tough on China |
The weekend elections defied predictions—and gave Prime Minister Kishida room to step up defense spending, regional exercises and more. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
When California Snatched My Paycheck |
A cautionary tale for Biden’s plan to let the IRS snoop via banks. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Democrats Lose It |
The progressives’ disastrous overreach fosters an emerging Republican coalition. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:16:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The End of Craving’ Review: Why You Can’t Eat Just One |
We consume foods that are designed to fool the brain into believing it has received nutrition when it hasn’t. Then we consume more of them. |
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| 2021-11-03 18:13:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s COP26 Strategy Is to Blame China and Russia While Securing Climate Deals |
China’s unwillingness to further narrow climate difference emboldens U.S. officials to call out Beijing, Moscow |
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| 2021-11-03 18:06:00 |
Markets |
At MetLife, Life Insurance Claims Rise for Younger People Dying From Covid-19 |
Allstate reports 55% decline in profit due to supply-chain inflation and growing wreck volume |
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| 2021-11-03 18:01:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Says Payments to Families Separated at the Mexico Border Are ‘Not Gonna Happen’ |
President dismisses reports of DOJ talks to settle suits by families separated while illegally crossing border with payments of $450,000 a person |
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| 2021-11-03 17:57:00 |
Business |
Qualcomm Posts Record Sales Amid Surging Demand for 5G Smartphones |
Company predicts shipments of 500 million to 550 million 5G handsets this year despite chip shortage |
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| 2021-11-03 17:57:00 |
Economy |
Powell Says Fed Acted Quickly to Tighten Stock-Trading Rules |
‘I think it’s too soon to say what the reputational damage is’ for the central bank in wake of trading controversy, says Fed Chairman Jerome Powell |
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| 2021-11-03 17:50:00 |
Business |
Deere Says It’s Done Bargaining After Striking Workers Reject Second Contract Offer |
Company says it has made its best and final offer; UAW-represented workers are discussing their next steps |
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| 2021-11-03 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation, Money Supply and Spiraling Expectations |
Expect the Fed to stay behind the curve. |
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| 2021-11-03 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Critical Race Theory From the Right Is Wrong |
We must try to teach history as accurately and objectively as we can. |
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| 2021-11-03 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
Will Taiwan Fight for Its Freedom? |
The U.S. shouldn’t care more about defending an ally militarily than the ally does. |
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| 2021-11-03 17:44:00 |
Markets |
Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Surge Recalls Meme Mania |
Retailer’s shares jump as much as 54% after buyback, Kroger announcements |
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| 2021-11-03 17:42:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Lose Grip on Gut-Level Issues in Tuesday’s Elections |
Education and public safety drove debate in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as in Minneapolis, Buffalo, Seattle and New York City |
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| 2021-11-03 17:33:00 |
Business |
New York Times Profit Soars With Ad-Business Rebound |
Publisher warned about impact of promotional-pricing offer ending |
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| 2021-11-03 17:29:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon Review Cites Pressures, Mistakes in Kabul Strike That Killed Civilians |
General in charge of probe says U.S. forces were ‘not unreasonable’ in strike on aide worker’s car |
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| 2021-11-03 17:22:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman’ Review: Breakout Performances |
The iconic actor hosts an eight-part documentary series that tells stories of incredible getaways from Alcatraz, a Nazi POW camp and more. |
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| 2021-11-03 17:14:00 |
Opinion |
Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ at 50 |
The rock interpretation of Modest Mussorgsky’s 1874 work of the same name was a surprise hit when released and remains powerful today. |
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| 2021-11-03 17:05:00 |
Politics |
House Democrats Include Provisions Protecting Immigrants |
Temporary work authorization for immigrants would be included in $1.85 trillion healthcare, education and climate bill; proposal’s fate in Senate is uncertain |
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| 2021-11-03 17:05:00 |
Politics |
House Democrats Add Paid Leave, State-and-Local Tax Deduction to Bill |
Proposal gives 4 weeks of leave to parents, the sick and caregivers, and raises $10,000 cap on SALT deduction to $72,500 |
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| 2021-11-03 17:02:00 |
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Transcript: Fed Chief Powell’s Postmeeting Press Conference |
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| 2021-11-03 16:56:00 |
Tech |
Facebook and Instagram Messaging Functions Are Down |
Spokeswoman says company is working to get the popular chat tools back up |
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| 2021-11-03 16:40:00 |
Markets |
Options Activity Tied to Avis, Meme Stocks Explodes |
Avis activity hit the highest level in at least three years on Tuesday; heavy trading continued Wednesday |
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| 2021-11-03 16:35:00 |
Economy |
Fed Dials Back Bond Purchases, Plots End to Stimulus by June |
Central bank affirms forecast that factors driving high inflation are “expected to be transitory” |
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| 2021-11-03 16:25:00 |
Tech |
Want to Cut Down Your Screen Time? We Put One Trendy Strategy to the Test |
Some tech experts recommend switching your screen to grayscale to curb a doomscrolling habit. It (sort of) worked. |
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| 2021-11-03 16:18:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Debate Can Wait as Fed Tapers |
The Federal Reserve has time to determine whether inflation will prove transitory before it has to make a decision on rates |
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| 2021-11-03 16:12:00 |
Business |
Fox’s Revenue Rises as Ad Sales Improve |
Fox Corp., parent of Fox News and the Fox broadcast network, reported quarterly revenue rose 12% |
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| 2021-11-03 15:58:00 |
Business |
CVS Looks to Add Doctors to Its Payroll |
Pharmacy chain’s CEO says physicians are critical for fulfilling its ambition to be a major healthcare provider |
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| 2021-11-03 15:51:00 |
U.S. |
Thousands in Air Force, Space Force Seek Exemption From Covid-19 Vaccines |
Facing Pentagon mandate, hundreds refuse shots; Air Force has approved 1,866 exemptions, with nearly 5,000 pending |
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| 2021-11-03 15:49:00 |
Life & Work |
This Steak Sauce Recipe Is Magic on Leaner Cuts |
Make a luxurious meal of flank, hanger or skirt steak with a chunky caper-walnut sauce and a side of roasted beets |
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| 2021-11-03 15:29:00 |
Politics |
Israeli Cyber Firm NSO Group Blacklisted by U.S. Amid Phone Hacking Allegations |
Commerce Department action will block trade with U.S. firms and could interrupt foreign contracts |
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| 2021-11-03 15:06:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Life as We Made It’ Review: Our Artificial Reality |
Human minds and human tools don’t just reshape the physical world, but the very evolution of other creatures. |
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| 2021-11-03 15:04:00 |
World |
Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai’s Accusation Against Retired Top Leader Causes Online Stir |
Athlete’s post describing a relationship with former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli that sometimes involved coercion disappeared after 20 minutes |
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| 2021-11-03 15:01:00 |
Markets |
Methane Regulations Are an Easy Win |
The EPA’s tightened methane regulations were a low-hanging fruit, with little pain for oil majors and motorists |
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| 2021-11-03 15:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Watch: Four Movies and Series to Stream This Week |
From Netflix’s ‘The Harder They Fall,’ a western about Black cowboys, to the Apple TV+ movie ‘Finch,’ featuring Tom Hanks after the apocalypse |
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| 2021-11-03 15:00:00 |
Business |
The Baby Bottles Were Cold—and a New Business Was Born |
This entrepreneur needed a way to keep bottles warm on the go. She came up with a solution. |
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| 2021-11-03 14:59:00 |
Markets |
Hertz Files for Stock Offering, Applies to Return to Nasdaq |
Rental-car company says some shareholders are selling 37.1 million common shares |
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| 2021-11-03 14:43:00 |
Tech |
Do the Latest Wireless Chargers Beat Plugging In Your Phone? |
Wireless charging tech is finally reliable, but the question is whether eliminating a mess of charging cords is worth the trade-offs. A debate |
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| 2021-11-03 14:20:00 |
U.S. |
Smartmatic Sues Newsmax and OANN for Defamation |
Voting-machine company alleges the networks aired defamatory reports related to the 2020 presidential election; the networks have defended their coverage |
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| 2021-11-03 14:08:00 |
Opinion |
Leading Like a Marine in Virginia |
Immigrant Winsome Sears lives her American dream. |
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| 2021-11-03 13:53:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Get a Mixing Bowl With ‘Downton Abbey’ Cred |
Need the perfect gift for a cook? Hefty pottery from British heritage brand Mason Cash—still produced today and a fixture on series like ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘The Great British Baking Show’—has a rich history. Dig in. |
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| 2021-11-03 13:41:00 |
Business |
Britney Spears’s Father Jamie Seeks to End Conservatorship Immediately |
Hearing over 13-year legal arrangement was set for Nov. 12 |
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| 2021-11-03 13:36:00 |
CFO Journal |
Discovery’s CFO to Lead Finances of Company Formed by WarnerMedia Deal |
Gunnar Wiedenfels will serve as finance chief of Warner Bros. Discovery after the merger between Discovery and the AT&T unit closes |
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| 2021-11-03 13:31:00 |
World |
COP26 Negotiators Make Progress on Carbon-Trading Rules |
Companies hope a U.N.-backed framework for cross-border carbon markets will kick-start trading |
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| 2021-11-03 13:10:00 |
Markets |
Sneaker Maker Allbirds Jumps in Public Market Debut |
The company went public selling its environmentally friendly approach to making shoes |
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| 2021-11-03 13:03:00 |
World |
French-Australian Ties Deteriorate In Wake of U.S. Submarine Pact |
Paris and Canberra trade barbs over September’s deal for Washington to share submarine technology with Australia |
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| 2021-11-03 12:30:00 |
U.S. |
China Expands Nuclear Weapons Arsenal to Better Compete Globally, Pentagon Says |
An annual Defense Department report says Beijing is on pace to have about 1,000 warheads by the end of the decade, giving China more military options |
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| 2021-11-03 12:21:00 |
Opinion |
Youngkin Makes the GOP the Parents’ Party |
Democrats squander their traditional advantage on education, and he finds a way to capitalize on it. |
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| 2021-11-03 12:20:00 |
Opinion |
Covid-19 Boosters Aren’t for Everyone |
If you’re healthy and young, a third shot gives no benefit, so it isn’t worth even the small risk. |
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| 2021-11-03 12:11:00 |
U.S. |
Minneapolis Rejects Measure to Replace Police |
Ballot measure would have replaced police department in the city charter with new department of public safety |
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| 2021-11-03 12:05:00 |
Politics |
Michelle Wu Is First Woman Elected Boston Mayor |
‘We’re ready to be a Boston that doesn’t push people out, but welcomes all who call our city home,’ she says in victory speech |
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| 2021-11-03 12:00:00 |
Business |
The Mistakes Small Businesses Made During Covid |
Entrepreneurs came up against once-in-a-lifetime challenges in the pandemic—and some of them say they could have handled it better |
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| 2021-11-03 11:57:00 |
Markets |
Cathie Wood’s Flagship ETF Buys More Zillow Shares Amid Steep Drop |
ARK Investment fund bought 288,800 shares Tuesday, the day the real-estate company said it would exit the home-flipping business |
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| 2021-11-03 11:25:00 |
Business |
‘CoComelon’ Owner Nears Sale to Blackstone-Backed Company for More Than $2.75 Billion |
Deal would mark second major entertainment acquisition this year for firm led by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs after Hello Sunshine deal |
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| 2021-11-03 10:00:00 |
Business |
Does Having ADHD Help or Hurt Entrepreneurs? |
Research shows that the condition can bring an abundance of energy and intense focus on things you’re passionate about. But there’s also a downside. |
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| 2021-11-03 09:29:00 |
Politics |
Youngkin’s Virginia Win Offers Midterm Road Map for GOP, Warning for Democrats |
Republican kept base energized without tying himself closely to Trump, while his opponent faced Democrat infighting over Biden agenda |
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| 2021-11-03 09:20:00 |
Markets |
NBA Star Kevin Durant Launches $200 Million SPAC |
Brooklyn Nets player is latest sports and entertainment figure to back a blank-check company |
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| 2021-11-03 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Maine Voters Reject $950 Million Power Line for Hydro Imports |
Backers of project claim ballot vote was unconstitutional, and the builder plans a legal challenge |
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| 2021-11-03 09:00:00 |
Business |
Are Entrepreneurs Happier Than Everybody Else? |
The short answer is yes. But it’s a lot more complicated than that. |
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| 2021-11-03 08:30:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Abortion Law Gives a Glimpse Into a Post-Roe World |
State provides window into what antiabortion advocates hope, and abortion-rights proponents fear, could spread nationwide |
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| 2021-11-03 08:17:00 |
U.S. |
Military Coups in Africa at Highest Level Since End of Colonialism |
Attempted or successful coups in Africa are occurring more frequently as democratic states buckle under pressure from Covid-19 |
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| 2021-11-03 08:16:00 |
Politics |
New Jersey Governor Race Is Still Too Close to Call |
Republican Jack Ciattarelli ahead of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy by about 1,200 votes |
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| 2021-11-03 08:05:00 |
Opinion |
A Thumping in Virginia |
Voters warn Democrats to walk away from the Sanders-Pelosi agenda. |
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| 2021-11-03 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Kids Are Getting Their Covid-19 Vaccine, the Parents Are Buying Plane Tickets |
Some families plan to fly for the first time in more than a year around the holidays, while others are zeroing in on trips next spring or summer |
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| 2021-11-03 07:40:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Parent’s Founder Zhang Yiming Steps Down as Chairman |
ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo takes over as chairman, completing a leadership transition that began in May |
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| 2021-11-03 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
EQT’s Real-Estate Unit Selling U.S. Industrial Portfolio in $6.8 Billion Deal |
The sale of 328 facilities to a group led by an Asian sovereign-wealth fund is one of the largest ever for U.S. industrial property |
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| 2021-11-03 07:00:00 |
National Security |
Biden Administration to Order Federal Agencies to Fix Hundreds of Cyber Flaws |
Agencies come under new pressure to close cybersecurity flaws after sometimes balking at such measures in the past |
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| 2021-11-03 06:57:00 |
Markets |
The RBA’s Defeat Down Under Should Worry Central Bankers |
A sudden surge in Australian government bond yields should have other monetary authorities watching their backs |
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| 2021-11-03 06:46:00 |
Markets |
How the Financial Sector Is Addressing Climate Change—And Why It Matters |
Banks and investors with $130 trillion in assets are pledging to shift their funding to help reduce carbon emissions |
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| 2021-11-03 06:46:00 |
Markets |
Financial System Makes Big Promises on Climate Change at COP26 Summit |
The global finance industry, its regulators and investors pledge trillions in funding to reduce carbon emissions |
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| 2021-11-03 06:46:00 |
Markets |
Bed Bath & Beyond Surges: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Kroger said it would pilot an in-store partnership with the home-goods retailer; Avis Budget shares were giving up some of Tuesday’s gains |
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| 2021-11-03 06:45:00 |
CFO Journal |
Global Accounting Organization Launches Climate-Disclosure Rule Maker |
Foundation that oversees the International Accounting Standards Board has formed the International Sustainability Standards Board |
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| 2021-11-03 06:42:00 |
Politics |
Glenn Youngkin Wins Virginia Governor Race |
Race ends years of Democratic gains in the state and gives GOP a playbook ahead of midterms |
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| 2021-11-03 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Zillow Went Too Big—Now It Has to Downsize |
While the company’s flop in home flipping doesn’t necessarily mean iBuying industry is doomed, it does highlight the risk |
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| 2021-11-03 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Insure-Tech Firm Lemonade to Offer Car Insurance |
Firm plans to track driving behaviors to tailor individual rates |
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| 2021-11-03 06:07:00 |
Markets |
Travel Chaos Compounds Airlines’ Cost Problem |
Flight cancellations and hiring difficulties have forced carriers to revise down their capacity plans, but that will mean higher unit costs |
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| 2021-11-03 05:49:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Pause Ahead of Fed Decision |
Dow is on course to edge lower, a day after the blue-chip index closed above 36000 for the first time |
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| 2021-11-03 05:42:00 |
Markets |
Negative Bond Yields Recede in Europe |
Behind the rise in yields is a bet that the European Central Bank will have to raise interest rates sooner than it wants |
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| 2021-11-03 05:33:00 |
Logistics Report |
Freight Operators’ Profits Are Surging in Strained Supply-Chain Markets |
Trucking companies, freight brokers and shipping lines are reaping big gains as companies scramble to move their goods |
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| 2021-11-03 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Fitness-Tracking Firm Strava Taps Pinterest Executive as CFO |
Lily Yang succeeded Christine Park, who left the company late last year |
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| 2021-11-03 05:30:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Food-Waste Startups Attract Funding as Grocers, Others Go Green |
Venture-capital firms are investing in startups offering tech-savvy ways to make sure more food is eaten, not thrown away |
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| 2021-11-03 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to New York State’s Concealed-Weapons Permit Law |
A ruling favoring the gun owners could lead to the first major expansion of Second Amendment rights in a decade |
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| 2021-11-03 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Sex-Abuse Victims Hear Settlement Pitches as Voting Deadline Looms |
Lawyers for different plaintiff groups have given conflicting information on what victims could receive |
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| 2021-11-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Have a Job With Benefits? How to Make the Most of Open Enrollment |
Choosing the right benefits can help you save money or build wealth in discreet ways |
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| 2021-11-03 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Prepares to Taper, but Markets Crave More Insight on Rate Rises |
The likely end to asset purchases by next June and inflation risks raise questions over what comes next |
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| 2021-11-03 04:30:00 |
Markets |
Ant-Backed Payments Firm Kakaopay Jumps on Market Debut in Seoul |
Kakaopay had raised $1.3 billion from share sale |
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| 2021-11-03 03:09:00 |
Politics |
Behind the Numbers of the Virginia Gubernatorial Election |
What VoteCast tells us about how people voted Tuesday |
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| 2021-11-02 23:56:00 |
Business |
Deere Workers Reject Second Contract Offer, Extending Strike |
Production employees at 12 plants vote down tentative contract; company says it will continue relying on nonunion employees |
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| 2021-11-02 23:00:00 |
Markets |
Ant-Backed Payments Firm Kakaopay Jumps on Market Debut in Seoul |
Kakaopay had raised $1.3 billion from share sale |
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| 2021-11-02 21:53:00 |
Deals |
Printer R.R. Donnelley & Sons Nears Deal to Go Private |
Atlas Holdings to pay around $8.50 a share for R.R. Donnelley, sources say |
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| 2021-11-02 20:43:00 |
Business |
Hospitals Face Steeper Fines for Shunning Federal Price-Disclosure Rules |
Under a new U.S. government rule, large hospitals could pay as much as $2 million annually if they don’t make prices public |
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| 2021-11-02 20:33:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Chairman Says Crypto Market Won’t Mature Without Oversight |
Gary Gensler’s comments Tuesday came a day after a Treasury Department-led panel issued a report on stablecoins, asking Congress to set up a regulatory framework |
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| 2021-11-02 19:50:00 |
Opinion |
Can Eric Adams Halt New York City’s Decline? |
A focus on proven crime-control and education policies could make his mayoralty a success. |
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| 2021-11-02 19:38:00 |
Business |
Mondelez Says Snack Prices to Rise Further as Costs Grow |
Maker of Oreo cookies and Wheat Thins crackers is responding to higher labor and transport costs, CEO says |
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| 2021-11-02 19:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Most Dangerous Global Flashpoints |
From the South China Sea to Iran, students discuss the world and America’s role in it. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:56:00 |
Business |
Activision Shares Tumble on Game Delays |
Videogame giant said it needs more time to finish making ‘Overwatch 2’ and ‘Diablo IV’ after leadership changes |
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| 2021-11-02 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie Sanders Claims to Oppose Tax Cut He’s About to Receive |
Rules out breaks for billionaires, but what about millionaires? |
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| 2021-11-02 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Needed: A Military Strategy for China |
The Pentagon, with its outdated policies, may not have the luxury of time when a crisis develops. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
When Is a Constitutional Right Not a Right? |
When you need official approval to exercise it. That’s what New York’s pistol-permit law does. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Get Ready for Dow One Million |
The industrial average closed at 825.86 on Nov. 2, 1971. At this rate it’ll hit 1,573,865 in 50 years. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:32:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Oracle of Night’ Review: What Dreams Are Made Of |
Dreaming offers imagination with no brakes and no control. One is set free to create, to fear, to lose and find—and then interpret. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Can Retire the White Sheets |
Virginia’s contest was a test of whether Americans like being called racists. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Abortion Distortion at the Supreme Court |
Will the Justices blow up a crucial and longtime limit on judicial power? |
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| 2021-11-02 18:28:00 |
Business |
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Former Schering-Plough Scientist Cites Theranos Founder’s ‘Cagey’ Behavior |
Immunology expert says startup falsely cited company’s validation of blood-testing technology, echoing former Pfizer scientist’s testimony |
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| 2021-11-02 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Australia Bungle |
His remarks to Macron dent PM Morrison’s Aukus strategy. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Second Amendment Is for Everybody |
A Supreme Court case on New York’s carry laws could be a landmark. |
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| 2021-11-02 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Sean Penn’s Labor Awakening |
The actor runs afoul of the Biden National Labor Relations Board. |
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| 2021-11-02 17:53:00 |
CFO Journal |
EV Company Faraday Future Names New CFO as It Looks to Start Production |
Walter McBride will serve as finance chief, succeeding Zvi Glasman, who is resigning |
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| 2021-11-02 17:40:00 |
Tech |
Netflix Adds Mobile Games to Its App for Some Users |
Android subscribers can now play five titles, including two based on the streaming company’s hit show ‘Stranger Things’ |
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| 2021-11-02 17:35:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says Xi, Putin Cede Climate Influence by Missing Glasgow Summit |
Comments mark second time in recent days he has singled out Chinese and Russian leaders |
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| 2021-11-02 17:23:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Reach Deal on Lowering Prescription Drug Prices |
Lawmakers also look to roll back cap on state and local tax deduction as they finalize spending package |
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| 2021-11-02 17:12:00 |
Business |
Avis Stock Surges On Strong Results, Brightening Rental-Car Outlook |
Avis’s stock nearly doubled Tuesday after company delivered robust third-quarter profit |
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| 2021-11-02 17:04:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Watch: The 13 Best New Movies and TV Shows From October |
The latest Bond film, a documentary on the Jan. 6 insurrection, a look at the Velvet Underground and more. |
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| 2021-11-02 17:02:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Finch’ Review: Man’s Best Friends |
Tom Hanks stars as a man riding out climate apocalypse with his canine and robotic companions in Miguel Sapochnik’s feature. |
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| 2021-11-02 16:59:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Aaron Siskind: Mid Century Modern’ Review: Abstraction in the Real World |
An exhibition in San Diego reveals the photographer’s influence on the work of Abstract Expressionist painters Franz Kline and Willem de Kooning. |
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| 2021-11-02 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Biden Picks Wall Street Critic Saule Omarova to Oversee Large Banks |
Comptroller of the Currency nominee faces difficult path to Senate confirmation |
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| 2021-11-02 16:39:00 |
CFO Journal |
ByteDance CFO Is Stepping Down to Focus on TikTok |
The Chinese technology giant will reorganize its business into six segments |
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| 2021-11-02 16:37:00 |
Business |
Zillow Quits Home-Flipping Business, Cites Inability to Forecast Prices |
Termination of ‘iBuying’ comes after company said it was halting new home purchases for rest of 2021 |
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| 2021-11-02 16:06:00 |
Business |
Lyft Reports Higher Revenue as Ridership Returns |
The ride-hailing company had 18.9 million active riders in the latest quarter, inching closer to its pre-pandemic levels |
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| 2021-11-02 15:51:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Promotes 643 Managing Directors, Its Largest Class Ever |
Bank says bigger class reflects investments in its asset-management and consumer arms |
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| 2021-11-02 15:39:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Shut Down Facial Recognition in Photos, Videos |
Social-media platform to delete individual facial-recognition templates for over one billion people |
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| 2021-11-02 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
Trump, Censorship and Moving On From 2020 |
‘If we censored everyone who didn’t tell the truth, no politician would be able to run a campaign.’ |
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| 2021-11-02 15:24:00 |
Opinion |
Merrick Garland Has No Business Intimidating Parents |
Those speaking up in defense of their children aren’t ‘domestic terrorists.’ |
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| 2021-11-02 15:23:00 |
Opinion |
How Many Jobs Will the Child Tax Credit Really Cost? |
A paper with a big estimate may be politically useful, but it has yet to undergo rigorous peer review. |
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| 2021-11-02 15:21:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Sues to Block Penguin Random House’s Acquisition of Simon & Schuster |
Antitrust lawsuit alleges the almost $2.18 billion deal will harm authors, consumers |
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| 2021-11-02 15:14:00 |
U.S. |
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Continues With Opening Arguments Over Killings During Unrest |
Homicide case stems from protests against police shooting in Kenosha, Wis. |
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| 2021-11-02 14:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Harder They Fall’ Review: Ultra-Violence out West |
This revenge story focused on Black gunslingers was produced by Jay-Z and stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Regina King and Lakeith Stanfield. |
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| 2021-11-02 14:15:00 |
Markets |
Chegg Deserves a Pass |
The education-platform company’s market capitalization almost halved on Tuesday; the selloff seems overdone |
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| 2021-11-02 14:11:00 |
Real Estate |
8 Interior Design Ideas to Update Your Kitchen (Goodbye, Open Shelving) |
Architects and other design pros share new kitchen trends that can help turn the heart of your home into a quietly cohesive space |
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| 2021-11-02 14:09:00 |
Business |
How a Scary Incident Led to a Startup Selling Discreet Panic Buttons |
After being scared one evening, a student wanted to create a device that was easy to use and visually appealing |
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| 2021-11-02 14:00:00 |
Business |
How One Entrepreneur Used Etsy to Turn a Side Business Into a Full-Time Job |
Glass sculptor Matthew Cummings leveraged the site’s strengths to build a $750,000-a-year operation |
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| 2021-11-02 13:58:00 |
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Federal Judge Files Recusal Notices in 138 Cases After WSJ Queries |
Rodney Gilstrap initially argued he didn’t violate financial-conflicts law |
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| 2021-11-02 13:24:00 |
Business |
Nike Files to Sell Digital Sneakers, as It Seeks Downloadable Kicks |
Sneaker company’s trademark applications indicate it wants to offer virtual goods as part of videogames and other online platforms |
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| 2021-11-02 13:22:00 |
U.S. |
The Theranos Revelations We Have Learned In the Elizabeth Holmes Trial |
Pfizer scientist confirms document Theranos used with prospective investors was altered |
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| 2021-11-02 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
Alienated Republicans, Moderate Democrats |
Is America ‘losing its culture’? GOP voters worry more, but it’s a bipartisan concern. |
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| 2021-11-02 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
Millions and Millions of Millionaires |
Don’t mistake them for billionaires, who are far richer and fewer. |
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| 2021-11-02 11:49:00 |
World |
Netflix Pulls ‘Pine Gap’ Episodes as China’s Rivals Object |
The Philippines and Vietnam have taken issue with how the series portrays Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea |
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| 2021-11-02 11:32:00 |
Markets |
Arista’s Meta Boom Will Be Real Enough |
Major supplier of network equipment to Facebook parent projects big sales jump next year |
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| 2021-11-02 10:30:00 |
Business |
DuPont Revamp to Harness Electric Vehicles, 5G Growth |
Industrial company is acquiring electronics materials maker Rogers to deepen its business in higher-growth markets |
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| 2021-11-02 10:29:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Sheds Jeffrey Epstein Ties With New CEO, Keeps Wall Street Strategy |
C.S. Venkatakrishnan, known as Venkat, replaces Jes Staley as CEO, but will continue betting big on investment banking |
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| 2021-11-02 10:09:00 |
Business |
Catching Up With Two Restaurants Battered by Covid |
In an article last year, we looked at how Goosefeather and Hangar B had taken a big hit during the lockdowns. So, how are they doing now? |
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| 2021-11-02 09:38:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Says Tesla Hasn’t Signed Deal With Hertz Despite Earlier Announcement |
‘We will only sell cars to Hertz for the same margin as to consumers,’ the Tesla CEO says in a tweet |
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| 2021-11-02 09:37:00 |
World |
COP26: What is Methane Gas and Why Does Biden Want to Reduce Emissions? |
The clear and odorless gas produced in part by burning fossil fuels is a major contributor to global warming, scientists say |
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| 2021-11-02 09:34:00 |
Markets |
Rivian’s $60 Billion EV Challenge to Detroit |
A high valuation for the startup truck maker implies it will take meaningful market share from Ford and General Motors |
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| 2021-11-02 09:11:00 |
U.S. |
NYC Mayoral Race: Eric Adams Leads Polls as New Yorkers Vote |
Winner will take office as city faces concerns over crime, Covid-19, economic recovery |
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| 2021-11-02 09:00:00 |
Business |
How Restaurants Can Win Back Customers: What Research Reveals |
Among the strategies: Use the scent of peppermint, carefully place bookcases—and try some blue food |
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| 2021-11-02 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Tired of Being Told ‘Cheer Up’? The Problem of Toxic Positivity |
Forcing ourselves or others to always be positive can be harmful to our well-being and our relationships. There’s a better approach. |
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| 2021-11-02 08:57:00 |
Tech |
Yahoo Pulls Out of China, Ending Tumultuous Two-Decade Relationship |
It is the second well-known U.S. tech firm to downsize China operations in less than a month |
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| 2021-11-02 08:42:00 |
Business |
BP, Buoyed by Resurgent Oil Price, to Boost Investor Returns |
Energy giant’s results supported by higher commodity prices but hedging activity linked to LNG contracts hits bottom line |
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| 2021-11-02 08:35:00 |
Politics |
Terry McAuliffe, Glenn Youngkin in Dead Heat in Virginia Governor’s Race |
Tuesday’s election is being closely watched as a gauge of national mood ahead of next year’s midterms |
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| 2021-11-02 08:26:00 |
World |
Visa Restrictions on Chinese Students Endanger U.S. Innovation Edge, Universities Say |
Trump-era ban could be used to block visas for up to one-quarter of STEM graduate students from China |
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| 2021-11-02 08:00:00 |
Property Report |
Rental-Home Owner Pretium Buys Home-Flipping Lender for $1.5 Billion |
Anchor Loans has made $10 billion in loans, specializing in lending to home-flippers |
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| 2021-11-02 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Housekeepers, Hotel Owners Square Off Over Daily Service |
Pandemic led to reduced room cleaning, but costs, staffing shortages now also drive hotels’ desires to make changes permanent |
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| 2021-11-02 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Businesses Lease Trophy Space to Stoke Return to the Office |
Rents for elite buildings full of amenities are getting steeper; ‘The top of the top has just gone crazy’ |
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| 2021-11-02 07:51:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Ups Covid-19 Vaccine Forecast as Sales More Than Double |
Shot’s $13 billion revenue was single biggest contributor to firm’s more-than-doubled 3rd quarter sales of $24.09 billion |
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| 2021-11-02 07:40:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile Earnings: Can the Wireless Pacesetter Maintain Its Speed? |
After AT&T and Verizon reported strong customer gains, investors will see if T-Mobile can continue its growth streak |
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| 2021-11-02 07:02:00 |
Logistics Report |
American Eagle Outfitters to Buy Quiet Logistics for $350 Million |
The apparel retailer says its second logistics acquisition this year is aimed at giving the company greater control of its supply chain |
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| 2021-11-02 07:01:00 |
Markets |
Apollo Profit Edges Lower, but Distributable Earnings Hit Record |
Firm’s $8.8 billion of asset sales help drive level of profit that can be returned to shareholders |
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| 2021-11-02 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Bond Investors Challenge Wall Street Greenwashing |
Investors are avoiding green bonds issued by companies like JPMorgan that they say don’t meet sustainable investing standards |
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| 2021-11-02 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Meta’s Ad Returns Are Its Redemption for Advertisers |
Controversy surrounds the social media giant’s algorithms—but its ads’ reach and mechanics deliver |
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| 2021-11-02 06:52:00 |
Markets |
KKR Earnings Rise, as Private-Equity Portfolio Climbs |
Firm’s private-equity portfolio rose 9% during the quarter |
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| 2021-11-02 06:49:00 |
World |
COP26 Leaders Agree to End Deforestation by 2030 |
More than 100 countries, accounting for 85% of the world’s forests, agree to protect and restore them |
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| 2021-11-02 06:42:00 |
Markets |
Venture Capital Hasn’t Given Up on China |
Despite the carnage in overseas listed tech firms, VC activity in China remains surprisingly resilient |
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| 2021-11-02 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Steady After Wall Street Records |
S&P 500 on course to inch lower a day after major indexes hit record highs and the Dow briefly topped 36000 |
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| 2021-11-02 06:08:00 |
Markets |
Veteran-Focused Black Rifle Coffee Going Public Through $1.7 Billion SPAC Deal |
Coffee seller focused on military veterans is going public by combining with SPAC SilverBox Engaged Merger Corp. I. |
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| 2021-11-02 06:01:00 |
Business |
‘Bad Bets,’ Episode 4 |
How Enron fell from Wall Street darling into bankruptcy |
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| 2021-11-02 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Canceled Flights and Crowded Airports: Brace Yourself for Holiday Travel |
Staffing shortages have already disrupted travelers’ plans, and it could get worse with more people planning to fly between Thanksgiving and New Year’s |
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| 2021-11-02 05:58:00 |
World |
Afghanistan’s Main Military Hospital Hit by Two Explosions, Gunfire |
Kabul hospital treats injured Taliban fighters and former Afghan republic soldiers alike |
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| 2021-11-02 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
FTC’s Effort to Strengthen Online Privacy Protections Faces Hurdles |
Agency wants to tackle data privacy after years of legislative inaction, but Congress is likely to control whether FTC has budget to do so |
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| 2021-11-02 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Virginia Governor Race 2021: What to Watch for on Election Day |
Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin face off in tight race as other elections take place around the U.S. |
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| 2021-11-02 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jerome Powell’s Dashboard Casts Doubt on Inflation Easing Quickly |
Fed chairman laid out five reasons this summer why higher prices should reverse, but some recent data have gone the wrong way |
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| 2021-11-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China Binges on U.S. Gas to Manage Energy Shortage, Carbon Footprint |
Record U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to China contrast to just a couple of years ago during the trade war |
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| 2021-11-02 01:00:00 |
Politics |
EPA Moves to Limit Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Production |
New rules would also cover existing wells, a plan backed by some big oil companies but opposed by many small independent producers |
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| 2021-11-01 23:20:00 |
Business |
Opioid Manufacturers Score Win in California Lawsuit |
Ruling is a rare victory for pharmaceutical companies in a wave of nationwide litigation over the opioid crisis |
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| 2021-11-01 21:18:00 |
Markets |
DuPont Plans Moves That Would Remake Company |
Chemicals company is set to review options for its mobility business and is near a deal to buy electronics-materials specialist Rogers |
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| 2021-11-01 20:29:00 |
CIO Journal |
Ford Taps Non-IT Professionals to Broaden Its AI Expertise |
The auto maker has trained more than 1,000 employees to develop AI applications targeting supply-chain challenges and other issues |
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| 2021-11-01 18:54:00 |
U.S. |
Robert Durst Indicted on Murder Charge in First Wife's Death |
Kathie Durst disappeared in 1982; Her body was never found |
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| 2021-11-01 18:51:00 |
Experience Report |
Tech Companies Push Users to Adopt Two-Factor Authentication |
Inertia and ignorance have slowed the voluntary adoption of an online security tool. Some companies have begun mandating it in response. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Manchin Nails the Progressive Hostage Strategy |
Biden has double-crossed Senate Republicans on the infrastructure bill by caving to the left. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
School Choice Showdown in Michigan |
Gov. Whitmer stands in the schoolhouse door against options for parents. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
A Biden Trade Win in Europe |
Rolling back some Trump-era tariffs is good for both sides. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
A Lobster Lesson in Geopolitics |
Hong Kong is caught in the middle of a China-Australia trade spat. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
The Challenge of Being Human in the Age of AI |
Reason is our primary means of understanding the world. How does that change if machines think? |
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| 2021-11-01 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Worker Shortage Could Bring Back Stagflation |
We can’t achieve strong economic growth without substantial expansion of the labor force. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
‘Peace’ Groups Hate the Abraham Accords |
The more Arab-Israeli ties produce good results, the more people will reject Iran’s malign influence.. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. and EU Shake Up Global Trade |
The G-20 was another yawner, but big news unfolded alongside the summit in Rome. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Terry McAuliffe’s Panic Attacks |
Polls in the Virginia governor’s race now give the GOP’s Glenn Youngkin the edge. |
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| 2021-11-01 18:30:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Fuzz’ Review: Rebellious Nature |
A high-concept, unruly, utterly fascinating look at our attempts to control the wild world around us—and when those plans go awry. |
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| 2021-11-01 17:45:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Attacks Biden Administration for Considering Payments to Separated Immigrant Families |
Government talks to settle lawsuits with families separated under Trump administration’s border policy draw withering GOP response |
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| 2021-11-01 17:23:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Bond Sales Surged in October |
Non-agency deals and credit-risk transfer bonds push issuance to near record levels |
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| 2021-11-01 17:05:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Equals’ by Ed Sheeran Review: Emotions by the Numbers |
The singer-songwriter’s latest album sounds a lot like his past work and tells listeners exactly how they should feel. |
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| 2021-11-01 16:52:00 |
IPOs |
Rivian Automotive Targets IPO Valuation Just Above $60 Billion |
Amazon-backed electric-vehicle startup plans for IPO next week on Nasdaq |
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| 2021-11-01 16:51:00 |
Opinion |
Get Ready for Government-Approved Child Care |
Who wants to put bureaucracies in charge of kids even before they get to kindergarten? |
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| 2021-11-01 16:42:00 |
Business |
American Airlines Cancels Hundreds More Flights |
The carrier’s Monday and weekend troubles follow similar turmoil at rivals Spirit and Southwest |
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| 2021-11-01 16:30:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Won’t Review Intelligence Court’s Keeping Post-9/11 Rulings Secret |
Justices decline to hear case calling for release of redacted decisions authorizing surveillance after terrorist attacks |
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| 2021-11-01 16:19:00 |
Markets |
Biden Administration Targets Stablecoin Digital Currency for Banklike Oversight |
A Treasury-led panel asked Congress to set up a regulatory framework to address growing risks |
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| 2021-11-01 16:16:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Proceeds With Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates |
Measures for private-sector businesses and federal contractors take shape—both in the face of lawsuits |
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| 2021-11-01 16:02:00 |
Business |
Global Covid-19 Death Toll Tops Five Million |
U.S. has highest number of total confirmed deaths, followed by Brazil, India and Mexico, according to Johns Hopkins data |
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| 2021-11-01 15:59:00 |
Politics |
Manchin Reiterates Concerns About Democrats' Social-Spending, Climate Bill |
West Virginia senator urges immediate vote on parallel infrastructure package |
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| 2021-11-01 15:04:00 |
Markets |
VMware’s Solo Act Should Sing |
Completion of its spinoff from Dell should help the software maker shed its conglomerate discount |
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| 2021-11-01 13:38:00 |
Markets |
Supply-Chain Issues Mean There’s Less Than Meets the Eye to October Manufacturing |
Supply problems are inflating the Institute for Supply Management’s monthly manufacturing index |
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| 2021-11-01 13:08:00 |
Business |
How a Side Hustle Can Boost Performance at Your Regular Job |
A new study shows that moonlighting lifts your mood—and your effectiveness from 9 to 5 |
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| 2021-11-01 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
Public School, Parents’ Rights and Civic Peace |
Personal, wrenching battles are inevitable when diverse people are forced to fund a single system of schools. |
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| 2021-11-01 13:04:00 |
Opinion |
John Mitchell, ‘Black-Bag Jobs’ and the Watergate Era |
It was after Mitchell’s intervention that Nixon swiftly rescinded his approval of the Huston Plan. |
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| 2021-11-01 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
Basic Due Diligence Turned Up Red Flags at Theranos |
A client was impressed by Elizabeth Holmes. A phone call and web search led me in the opposite direction. |
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| 2021-11-01 12:18:00 |
Opinion |
The Friend America Needs in Afghanistan |
Uzbekistan’s newly pragmatic approach to the Taliban is driven by the need for stability. |
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| 2021-11-01 12:15:00 |
CMO Today |
Omnicom Names Media Agency Boss Daryl Simm as President, Operating Chief |
The elevation of Mr. Simm from CEO of Omnicom Media Group is a sign the company may be priming him for the top role |
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| 2021-11-01 12:06:00 |
Opinion |
For Privileged Progressives, ‘We’ Means ‘You’ |
From climate motorcades to maskless public parties, they don’t follow the rules they impose on all of us. |
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| 2021-11-01 12:05:00 |
Opinion |
Quit Burning Tropical Forests and Set Up Carbon Markets |
An update on methane and other climate bargains. |
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| 2021-11-01 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Was the Office Always This Distracting? Get Ruthless About Your Productivity Now |
Chatty colleagues and hybrid meetings don’t have to break your concentration as you transition from remote work; ‘We can reclaim control over our environment’ |
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| 2021-11-01 11:39:00 |
Life & Work |
What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled |
A series of issues have forced some airlines to cancel flights. Here’s how to cope if you are affected. |
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| 2021-11-01 11:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Is ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ Dead? Not For L.A. Brand Chrome Hearts |
Worn by celebrities like Rihanna, Drake and Bella Hadid, the family-owned fashion brand produces nearly all of its products in California—despite the steep costs. |
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| 2021-11-01 11:00:00 |
Business |
Some Humility Can Really Help an Entrepreneur Win Over Investors |
Entrepreneurs are supposed to be brash and aggressive. But staying humble goes a long way, research shows. |
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| 2021-11-01 10:31:00 |
Markets |
Novavax, Moderna, Tesla: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Novavax jumps after Covid-19 vaccine-maker completes submission to Canadian regulators; Moderna slips after FDA delays decision on use in adolescents |
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| 2021-11-01 10:22:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Include Green Bonds in Larger Debt Offerings |
Chip maker Micron Technology is the latest big company to issue a green bond alongside a larger debt issuance |
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| 2021-11-01 10:00:00 |
Business |
New Efforts Aim to Support Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs |
A range of programs under way are designed to assist Black founders start and grow their businesses |
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| 2021-11-01 09:49:00 |
Business |
Coke to Pay $5.6 Billion for Full Control of BodyArmor |
Gatorade rival, backed by athletes, on track for $1.4 billion in retail sales this year |
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| 2021-11-01 09:47:00 |
Business |
Deere’s Labor Dispute Resurrects Talk of Inflation Adjustments |
Cost-of-living protections were reinstated to the contract amid workers’ concerns that wage increases wouldn’t cover higher living expenses |
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| 2021-11-01 09:43:00 |
Politics |
The Forces Behind Biden’s Problems: Four Parties, Zero Trust |
Faced with split in his party, president is stumbling as he tries to get his big domestic agenda passed |
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| 2021-11-01 09:34:00 |
World |
COP26 Kicks Off in Glasgow Amid Sharp Divides Over Climate Goals |
A G-20 meeting in Rome yielded little progress on climate talks, failing to provide a boost to talks that started Monday in Scotland |
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| 2021-11-01 09:07:00 |
World |
Lebanon Faces Deepening Economic Crisis as Saudis Cut Ties Over Iran |
Riyadh, once a major financial donor to Beirut, had for years criticized the rising influence of Tehran and its local ally Hezbollah |
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| 2021-11-01 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Daylight-Saving Time Ends Sunday. Yes, You Can Win the Transition |
The fall back of the clock is coming. Those seeking to renew routines or become morning people can take advantage of time switch. |
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| 2021-11-01 08:20:00 |
Markets |
One Upside to Economic Woes May Be China-U.S. Thaw |
Strong exports and weak domestic demand in China, paired with scarce goods and inflation in the U.S., underline the two economies’ mutual dependency |
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| 2021-11-01 08:19:00 |
World |
Some of the World’s Last Covid-19 Travel Holdouts Are Reopening |
Australia is allowing citizens to travel, while vaccinated tourists from many countries can now enter Thailand without extended quarantines |
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| 2021-11-01 08:11:00 |
Markets |
Barclays’s New CEO Faces Old Challenges |
Jes Staley’s successor will need to solve the long-running conundrum of generating decent returns at a European bank |
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| 2021-11-01 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Bond Investors Embrace Fossil Fuels During a Sustainability Push |
Yields on speculative-grade energy company debt are near record lows, fueling a surge in issuance by players in sector |
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| 2021-11-01 08:00:00 |
Business |
Apple Wants iPhones to Detect Car Crashes, Auto-Dial 911 |
Safety feature is also planned for Apple Watches expected in 2022, according to company documents |
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| 2021-11-01 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Hopes Bigger Subsidies Will Lure More Consumers to Affordable Care Act Plans |
Open enrollment begins for federal insurance plans as Democrats hope to extend increased subsidies beyond next year |
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| 2021-11-01 07:48:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Texas Abortion Law |
Two challenges to country’s toughest abortion restrictions get accelerated attention from justices |
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| 2021-11-01 07:14:00 |
World |
Japanese Elections Fail to Produce Gains for Women |
Just 9.7% of lawmakers chosen are female as male political heirs get preference |
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| 2021-11-01 07:03:00 |
Markets |
An Economy Out of Season |
The pandemic has made a muddle of the economy’s usual seasonal swings, making it even harder to interpret what is going on |
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| 2021-11-01 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Roblox Returns for Many Gamers After Long Outage |
Videogame platform popular with preteens went down Thursday evening as it launched burrito promotion |
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| 2021-11-01 07:00:00 |
Finance |
Digital Currency Group Wants to Be Crypto’s Standard Oil |
The Grayscale and CoinDesk owner sells $700 million of shares at a $10 billion valuation, in a funding round led by two SoftBank funds |
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| 2021-11-01 06:42:00 |
Markets |
Barclays CEO Jes Staley Steps Down Amid Pressure Over Epstein Ties |
U.K. lender says regulators had made preliminary conclusions in investigation into relationship |
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| 2021-11-01 06:20:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Fresh Earnings |
Bond investors await clarity on the Fed’s interest-rate plans |
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| 2021-11-01 05:58:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Yango Group Proposes Bond Swap to Avoid ‘Imminent’ Default |
Move comes after heavily indebted China Evergrande avoided default for a second time |
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| 2021-11-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
New Fund Targets Stranded Unicorns |
MBM Capital is raising funds to buy venture-stage companies with real revenue and products but struggling to raise additional capital |
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| 2021-11-01 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Central Banks Fuel New Bets on Tighter Money as Inflation Rises Globally |
Short-term bond markets have reacted to recent pivots by policy makers in Canada and the U.K. |
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| 2021-11-01 05:30:00 |
World |
Myanmar Resistance Groups Lure and Aid Military Defectors |
A digital campaign has contributed to a small but steady stream of soldiers who are leaving their posts |
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| 2021-11-01 03:59:00 |
World |
Biden’s Glasgow Challenge Is to Convince World That U.S. Can Lead on Climate |
President seeks to rally global support for tough climate measures even as his domestic policy faces uncertainty |
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| 2021-10-31 19:28:00 |
U.S. |
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Tests Positive for Covid-19 |
Spokeswoman, who didn’t accompany Biden to Europe, got first negative test Sunday and is experiencing mild symptoms |
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| 2021-10-31 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Curious Andrew Cuomo Complaint |
He’s charged as AG Letitia James announces her run for Governor. |
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| 2021-10-31 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Texas Abortion Case That Isn’t |
The Supreme Court isn’t hearing a challenge to Roe v. Wade. |
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| 2021-10-31 18:14:00 |
World |
U.S. Arrests Fugitive Chinese Businessman, Alleging Visa Fraud |
Shi Jianxiang, who is wanted in China after the collapse of his fintech empire, lied about his name, the Justice Department says |
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| 2021-10-31 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Government Motors Is Back |
GM is thrilled by the taxpayer subsidies for its electric vehicles. |
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| 2021-10-31 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
A Dirty Campaign Trick in Virginia |
The Lincoln Project plays the race card in a false-flag operation. |
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| 2021-10-31 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
How the U.S. Finances Revolution |
American taxpayers foot the bill to promote a left-wing political agenda. |
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| 2021-10-31 17:56:00 |
World |
Japan’s Ruling Party Keeps Majority in Election |
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democrats gain stable foundation to tackle China, North Korea threats |
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| 2021-10-31 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Let Former Opioid Users Keep On Trucking |
Ill-conceived federal rules contribute to supply-chain woes. |
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| 2021-10-31 17:54:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Forgotten First’ Review: Scrimmage on the Color Line |
In 1946, two new postwar franchises—the Los Angeles Rams and the Cleveland Browns—integrated professional football. |
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| 2021-10-31 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
The Spending Bill Is an Attack on Work and Marriage |
A single mom could end up paying thousands more for daycare if she marries. Children will suffer. |
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| 2021-10-31 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Media Ignore Florida Covid Recovery |
Journalists credited Gavin Newsom for a similar turnaround but won’t stop vilifying Ron DeSantis. |
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| 2021-10-31 17:41:00 |
Opinion |
‘Monopoly’ Facebook Is Losing Ground |
Teens are shifting from Instagram to TikTok even as critics claim the company has few competitors. |
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| 2021-10-31 17:33:00 |
Business |
American Airlines’ Flight Cancellations Are Latest to Disrupt Travel |
Airlines are racing to bring back flight attendants and ground staff as well as hire pilots, but they haven’t returned to full force |
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| 2021-10-31 17:28:00 |
Business |
Coke to Pay $5.6 Billion for Full Control of BodyArmor |
Gatorade rival, backed by athletes, on track for $1.4 billion in retail sales this year |
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| 2021-10-31 17:12:00 |
Tech |
Roblox Returns for Many Gamers After Long Outage |
Videogame platform popular with preteens went down Thursday evening as it launched burrito promotion |
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| 2021-10-31 17:02:00 |
World |
Left Behind After U.S. Withdrawal, Some Former Afghan Spies and Soldiers Turn to Islamic State |
Hunted by the Taliban and lacking income, members of disbanded security forces provide recruits for extremist group |
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| 2021-10-31 16:40:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Fret Over How Spending Bills’ Stall Will Play With Voters |
Tight race for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia, Biden’s eroding polls point to toll of party’s divisions in turning infrastructure and social-spending bills into law |
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| 2021-10-31 15:29:00 |
World |
Biden’s Glasgow Challenge Is to Convince World That U.S. Can Lead on Climate |
President seeks to rally global support for tough climate measures even as his domestic policy faces uncertainty |
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| 2021-10-31 15:18:00 |
Opinion |
Fed Complacency Feeds Inflation |
The central bank’s strategy is meant to help lower-income earners, but rising prices hit them hardest. |
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| 2021-10-31 15:17:00 |
Opinion |
Nine Theories of Progressive Power |
Leftists want to stay on top, but they also want to profit and seem intelligent. |
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| 2021-10-31 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Fed Meeting, Trade, Employment |
Also, the U.S. trade deficit is expected to widen as strong consumer demand has been fueling a rise in imports |
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| 2021-10-31 14:35:00 |
Opinion |
How Biden Can Penetrate the Trans-Atlantic Fog |
It won’t do to seek gushing panelists on the conference circuit, easily satisfied with nostalgic rhetoric about America being ‘back.’ |
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| 2021-10-31 14:34:00 |
Opinion |
Pakistan Responds on the War in Afghanistan |
The old Afghan government remains unable to own up to its mistakes. |
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| 2021-10-31 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
Planning Your Roth IRA Conversions |
Medicare Part B costs can’t be ignored. |
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| 2021-10-31 13:58:00 |
A-hed |
A Nation Learns to Love Movie Popcorn—Without the Movie |
South Korea’s Covid-19 restrictions banned eating popcorn in theaters, so people chowed down in the lobby or had tubs delivered to their homes |
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| 2021-10-31 13:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Does Working From Home Have to Mean a Lower Salary? |
The flexibility of remote work doesn’t have to come at the expense of your current compensation |
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| 2021-10-31 12:43:00 |
Markets |
Shell Is the Greenest Big Oil Company. Look What That Got It. |
Activist proposal to split into ‘green’ Shell and ‘brown’ Shell shows the pitfalls of ESG |
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| 2021-10-31 12:34:00 |
Business |
Moderna Confirms FDA Delayed Covid-19 Vaccine in Adolescents to Review Myocarditis Risk |
The drugmaker also said it would delay seeking authorization of its vaccine for younger children pending the outcome of the FDA’s review |
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| 2021-10-31 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Investment in Brazilian Startups Is Booming |
Venture-capital funding in Brazil tops countries including South Korea and Indonesia, even in a slow-growth economy with macroeconomic risks |
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| 2021-10-31 11:00:00 |
Markets |
As Boomers Downsize, Competition Grows for Simpler—but Not Always Smaller—Homes |
Smaller houses, desired by aging seniors and young couples, are among the toughest to find |
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| 2021-10-31 10:42:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Pushed Many Americans to Retire. The Economy Needs Them Back. |
The unexpected absence of older American workers is complicating an already difficult labor shortage, since no one knows how many will return |
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| 2021-10-31 10:03:00 |
Economy |
Wages and Prices Are Up, but It Isn’t a Spiral—Yet |
Wage pressures are leading to higher prices in mostly low-pay sectors such as leisure and hospitality |
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| 2021-10-31 10:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Turn Into Religious Tests at GE, Disney—Some Longer Than Others |
Companies including General Electric and Amtrak ask employees seeking exemptions to explain how they apply their beliefs in other aspects of their lives |
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| 2021-10-31 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Online Shopping Tips for a Limited-Supply Holiday Season |
If a gaming console or in-demand toy is on your list, start shopping now—and use an inventory tracker to see who might have it in stock |
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| 2021-10-31 09:00:00 |
Business |
A New Generation Leads Chick-fil-A’s Growing Flock |
Third-generation chicken-chain leader plans more progress while keeping his grandfather’s recipe, values |
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| 2021-10-31 08:00:00 |
Markets |
How Robinhood Cashes In on the Options Boom |
Brokers can profit more from options than stocks, thanks to payment for order flow |
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| 2021-10-31 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Atlanta 2021 Mayor Election Is Dominated by Crime Problem |
‘Everywhere I go, everyone wants to know what are you going to do about the crime issue?’ says a candidate |
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| 2021-10-31 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Steep Cuts to Carbon Emissions Gain Stronger Economic Backing |
New research on the cost of climate change lends support to tougher pledges ahead of the Glasgow climate conference |
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| 2021-10-31 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Buy Oil on Inflation Fears, Pushing Prices Even Higher |
Fund managers are buying energy futures to protect against inflation and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy in the process |
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| 2021-10-31 05:30:00 |
Business |
Supermarkets Play Supply-Chain ‘Whack-a-Mole’ to Keep Products on Shelves |
Retailers reroute shipments, expand storage to stay ahead of product shortages; Nutella, Pringles hard to get lately |
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| 2021-10-30 22:36:00 |
Economy |
China’s Manufacturing Activity Contracts for Second Straight Month |
Manufacturing sector weighed down by raw material costs, a power crisis and a slowdown in the property sector |
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| 2021-10-30 14:40:00 |
Business |
American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights |
Several U.S. airlines have had a difficult time managing as travel quickly returned in recent months |
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| 2021-10-30 14:18:00 |
U.S. |
Journalists Venture Beyond Their Newsrooms to Try to Cash In |
Substack, Facebook Bulletin pursue high-profile reporters and commentators, creating tension within news organizations |
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| 2021-10-30 14:13:00 |
World |
Sudanese Security Forces Fire Bullets at Anti-Coup Protesters |
U.S., others had urged security forces to let demonstrations proceed peacefully and restore transitional government |
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| 2021-10-30 13:16:00 |
Business |
Deere Reaches Tentative Agreement with Striking Workers |
More than 10,000 workers walked off the job earlier this month after rejecting a deal with pay raises and bonuses over six years |
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| 2021-10-30 13:00:00 |
Business |
Why Mentorship Programs Don’t Always Work |
A study shows that a fundamental flaw of optional mentorship programs is that the wrong people sign up |
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| 2021-10-30 12:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Chrissy Teigen Tries for a Comeback |
The former supermodel aims to move past a social-media scandal with a new cookbook and some image repair |
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| 2021-10-30 10:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden Framework’s New Programs Face Expiration Dates |
Enhanced child tax credit is one of several provisions that Democrats will try to extend in $1.85 trillion package |
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| 2021-10-30 10:08:00 |
World |
G-20 Backs Tax Overhaul That Makes Rich Countries Big Winners |
Deal aims to give governments more tax revenues by reducing avoidance, but poor countries gain little |
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| 2021-10-30 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Gig Companies Can’t Take Everyone for a Ride |
For ride-sharing and food delivery companies, underpaying drivers won’t deliver |
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| 2021-10-30 10:00:00 |
Business |
How Bosses Can Lure Remote Workers Back to the Office |
Sure, companies can insist. But there are also things they can do that will make employees want to return. |
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| 2021-10-30 09:09:00 |
Business |
Supply-Chain Crisis Has Companies Asking: Should We Still Advertise? |
With inventory low and demand high, many firms cut back on ad spending |
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| 2021-10-30 09:00:00 |
World |
COP26 Climate Summit Consensus Is Sought After Decades of False Starts |
Glasgow conference marks latest attempt to move beyond withdrawals of carbon emitters including U.S. and disputes on financial burden |
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| 2021-10-30 08:22:00 |
World |
G-20 Leaders Begin Rome Summit Amid Big Differences on Climate Change |
Biden and other leaders of major economies are expected to welcome a global tax accord, but major disagreements remain on other issues |
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| 2021-10-30 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The New Rulebook for First Dates: Sweatpants, No Makeup |
Online dating—from profile photos to dinner out—used to be an occasion to dress to the nines. The pandemic changed all that. |
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| 2021-10-30 07:30:00 |
Markets |
As China’s Developers Struggle, Investors Prefer Property Managers |
Companies that look after the country’s vast apartment complexes are in much better shape |
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| 2021-10-30 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Ink Dreams: Selections From the Fondation INK Collection’ Review: A Broad-Brush Idea of Tradition |
A diverse exhibition, filled with international artists and mostly contemporary pieces, expands the definition of what ink art can be. |
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| 2021-10-30 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Debate Over Paid Family Leave Is Louder Than Ever |
As Washington weighs possible new national policy, Americans take to social media to express their views |
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| 2021-10-30 05:30:00 |
Business |
Even Paint Makers Are Feeling the Chip Shortage |
3M, Corning and PPG said sales are suffering, as major customers produced fewer vehicles, washing machines, devices; ‘something we can’t control’ |
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| 2021-10-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Narrowing Yield Gap in Treasurys Signals Worries Over Fed, Growth |
Tension at play between investors’ anticipation of higher interest rates and concerns about longer-term growth |
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| 2021-10-29 19:53:00 |
U.S. |
Prince Andrew Asks New York Court to Dismiss Sex-Abuse Charges |
Virginia Giuffre’s suit accuses Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of coercing her to have sex with the royal in early 2000s |
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| 2021-10-29 19:24:00 |
Business |
GameStop’s Chief Operating Officer Departs |
Former Amazon executive Jenna Owens has left the company after joining in March |
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| 2021-10-29 19:06:00 |
Opinion |
Revisiting Climate at the Supreme Court |
The Justices agree to hear cases on the EPA’s authority to regulate CO2 emissions. |
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| 2021-10-29 18:57:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
Paperchain Uses DeFi to Speed Streaming Payments to Musicians |
The startup gets streaming data from music labels and distributors on their artists, then uses their invoices as collateral for DeFi loans to pay the musicians more quickly |
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| 2021-10-29 18:49:00 |
Business |
Apple, Tesla, Robinhood: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-10-29 18:47:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Denies Religious Exemption to State Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers |
Doctor, others in Maine sought emergency order blocking requirement |
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| 2021-10-29 18:38:00 |
U.S. |
Court Rules Against Religious Exemption for New York Healthcare Workers’ Vaccine Mandate |
Christians who oppose abortion said they wouldn’t get available Covid-19 vaccines because they were developed using fetal tissue |
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| 2021-10-29 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Climate Summit to Nowhere |
From awful timing to unrealistic goals, COP26 has it all. |
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| 2021-10-29 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Abolishing Minneapolis P.D. |
If you’re a criminal, you’ll love Question 2 on Tuesday’s ballot. |
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| 2021-10-29 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
The Afghan Terror Threat |
Americans are still left behind, and ISIS is growing in strength. |
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| 2021-10-29 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
The Amendment That Remade America |
The First? The Second? No, the 14th—the basis for every claim against a state government for violating individual rights. Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick say it’s time to assert its original meaning. |
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| 2021-10-29 17:56:00 |
U.S. |
Judge Inclined to Have Burr’s Brother-in-Law Testify in SEC Insider-Trading Probe |
Lawyer for Gerald Fauth ask why the GOP senator hasn’t been asked to testify |
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| 2021-10-29 17:54:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Fix Social Media |
Revelations about Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have highlighted the problems posed by the biggest social media sites. What would it take to reform the platforms and limit their harm? |
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| 2021-10-29 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Pro Sports without Woke Politics |
Encouraging news from the NBA and Major League Baseball. |
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| 2021-10-29 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
10 Letters to Read: October’s Most Notable Letters to the Editor |
A selection of contributions from our readers, including a former U.S. president, a New Jersey tax refugee and everyone in between. |
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| 2021-10-29 17:48:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Tackle Final Details of Biden’s $1.85 Trillion Framework |
Some lawmakers hope to pass both infrastructure bill and separate social spending and climate legislation next week |
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| 2021-10-29 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
The Bad Science Behind the Child Tax Credit Expansion |
The National Academy of Sciences made an elementary error that could cost more than a million jobs |
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| 2021-10-29 17:42:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court to Consider EPA’s Authority to Limit Carbon Emissions From Power Plants |
Coal companies, some states challenge lower-court ruling that gave Environmental Protection Agency broad latitude to regulate |
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| 2021-10-29 17:41:00 |
Politics |
Wuhan Lab Workers Were Likely Unaware of Covid-19 Virus Before Pandemic, U.S. Spy Agencies Say |
Declassified intelligence report says if novel coronavirus leaked from a lab, it was an accident |
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| 2021-10-29 17:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Views That Made Me Persona Non Grata at MIT |
I believe academic hiring should be based on merit and that hurt feelings are no reason to ban opinions. |
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| 2021-10-29 17:37:00 |
Opinion |
Big Tech, Big Oil—Every Industry Is Big Tobacco Now |
At least U.S. intelligence agencies offer a rare voice of realism about the climate blame game. |
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| 2021-10-29 17:30:00 |
Business |
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for Young Children |
The inoculation is the first cleared in the U.S. for children as young as 5 years old |
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| 2021-10-29 17:18:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo’s Criminal Summons Released Faster Than Expected, Sheriff Says |
Albany County sheriff says he had hoped to confer with district attorney before charges against New York’s former governor were made public |
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| 2021-10-29 17:18:00 |
World |
In Meeting With Macron, Biden Says U.S. Handling of Australia Submarine Deal Was ‘Clumsy’ |
French and U.S. leaders seek to overcome tensions on eve of G-20 summit after security pact sparked diplomatic ructions |
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| 2021-10-29 17:04:00 |
Books & Arts |
How a Master Made the Page Leap to Life |
‘Portrait of an Older Man’ is the only drawing that can be securely ascribed to Jan van Eyck. |
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| 2021-10-29 16:55:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Joins a Crowded Field In the Race to Build the ‘Metaverse.’ We All Have a Stake in the Outcome. |
Mark Zuckerberg’s new plan for Facebook is one of several competing visions for an immersive digital reality |
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| 2021-10-29 16:40:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Eclipses Apple as Most Valuable Company |
The last time Microsoft had a bigger market cap than Apple was July 2020 |
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| 2021-10-29 16:31:00 |
Markets |
Zendesk Needs to Prove It’s Not Bananas |
Acquisition of SurveyMonkey parent gets a big thumbs down as details delayed to analyst meeting |
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| 2021-10-29 16:30:00 |
Logistics Report |
California Port Congestion Fees Divide Importers, Operators |
Retailers say the levies on containers stuck at terminals will end up hitting powerless freight customers |
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| 2021-10-29 16:21:00 |
Markets |
Zendesk, Momentive Shares Fall on Merger Plan, Indicating Investor Doubts |
Deal would roll SurveyMonkey parent company into Zendesk’s customer-service platform |
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| 2021-10-29 16:15:00 |
World |
China Gives Itself Wiggle Room on Climate Change Ahead of COP26 |
Beijing’s action plan contains reference to building new coal-fired power plants, a late revision |
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| 2021-10-29 15:28:00 |
Opinion |
Readers to President Trump: Knock It Off |
His claims of election fraud aren’t true and undermine our democracy. |
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| 2021-10-29 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
We Need to Struggle to Be Fulfilled |
What we can’t handle is feeling unnecessary. |
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| 2021-10-29 14:49:00 |
Politics |
Prominent Trump Critic Adam Kinzinger Won’t Seek Re-Election |
GOP lawmaker, one of two Republicans on panel probing Jan. 6 riot, recently had his district redrawn |
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| 2021-10-29 14:39:00 |
World |
Queen Elizabeth Calls Off Official Visits for Two Weeks on Medical Advice |
Monarch earlier scrubbed attendance at Glasgow climate conference |
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| 2021-10-29 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
In the Civil War Graveyard, Every Headstone Tells a Story |
The ghost tales we heard in a local cemetery had nothing on the real lives of the people buried there. |
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| 2021-10-29 13:54:00 |
Markets |
Meta Shares Surge. No, Not Facebook’s Meta. |
Canadian company’s stock jumps; it has similar name as the rebranded Facebook but no relation |
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| 2021-10-29 13:44:00 |
World |
Chinese Video Platform Kuaishou Says CEO Steps Down |
Co-founder Su Hua’s move follows similar actions by the CEOs of other Chinese tech giants amid a regulatory crackdown |
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| 2021-10-29 13:31:00 |
Business |
Volvo Shares Soar in Trading Debut, but Fall Short of Ambitious Target |
Swedish car maker’s IPO offers window into divide between old-guard auto companies and Tesla |
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| 2021-10-29 13:28:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
A look at the not-so-mad George III, David Copperfield’s history of magic, George Orwell the gardener, a new tale in the world of ‘Wicked’ and more. |
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| 2021-10-29 13:14:00 |
Markets |
Exxon Mobil’s Strategy: Be a Lean, Mean Cash Machine |
Oil companies are trimming capital expenditures while boosting shareholder returns. That could come back to bite. |
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| 2021-10-29 13:06:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration Tries Again to End Trump-Era Remain-in-Mexico Immigration Policy |
Officials to ask court to reconsider ruling that ordered a restart of the border program |
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| 2021-10-29 12:50:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Last King of America’ Review: The Method and the Madness |
Seeing George III as a monarch of moderation. |
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| 2021-10-29 12:49:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘David Copperfield’s History of Magic’ Review: Treasury of Illusions |
From the 16th century to the 21st, a backstage tour of stage magic from one of its most successful showmen. |
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| 2021-10-29 12:25:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Takes Aim at Iran’s Drone Program, Seeing Risk to Mideast Stability |
Iran’s drones are seen as a more immediate danger than its nuclear program, Western security officials say |
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| 2021-10-29 12:14:00 |
Politics |
Republicans Target Pro-Union Electric-Vehicle Provision in Biden Spending Plan |
GOP senators will likely ask parliamentarian to rule against subsidy available only for union-built cars |
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| 2021-10-29 12:02:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Head of the Class’ Review: The New Curriculum |
This reboot has a new crop of students and a lot of partying. |
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| 2021-10-29 12:02:00 |
Markets |
Shiba Inu Can Bite Its Owners |
Dog breed behind Dogecoin and copycats holds clues for what could happen to cryptocurrencies |
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| 2021-10-29 12:00:00 |
Business |
Why Won’t Employees Use Their Companies’ Mental Health Benefits? |
As businesses expand their benefits, they are looking for new ways to overcome workers’ resistance |
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| 2021-10-29 11:26:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Young H.G. Wells’ Review: The Original Futurist |
Wells rarely focused on perfecting his books, moving on quickly to new subjects to feed his restless imagination. |
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| 2021-10-29 11:12:00 |
U.S. |
New York State to Sell Unilever Shares After Ben & Jerry’s Israel Decision |
Pension fund says ice-cream brand’s parent company broke its policy that prohibits the boycott of Israel |
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| 2021-10-29 11:05:00 |
Markets |
Deflating Your Inflation Fears |
Rising prices eat away at the purchasing power of your assets. But taking on more risk to fight inflation can do more harm than good. |
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| 2021-10-29 10:13:00 |
CFO Journal |
Hormel Names Smiley Chief Financial Officer as Sheehan Retires |
Sheehan, who joined Hormel in 1978, has been chief financial officer since 2016 |
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| 2021-10-29 10:10:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers Push to Include Medicare Drug-Pricing Provision in Biden Plan |
Effort to lower prescription costs was left out of framework on $1.85 trillion social spending and climate proposal |
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| 2021-10-29 09:59:00 |
Business |
Pandemic Cigarette-Smoking Boom Appears to Be Over |
Altria Group reports accelerating decline in U.S. cigarette sales as people spend more time out and about |
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| 2021-10-29 09:55:00 |
Markets |
Stock Market’s New EV Joy Ride Ignores Supply Risks |
Investors who are jumping back into electric vehicles should heed the lessons of this year’s semiconductor shortages |
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| 2021-10-29 09:42:00 |
Opinion |
The Real Risks of Global Climate Change |
On the eve of the climate change conference in Glasgow, The Wall Street Journal examines the threats and evaluates some proposed solutions. |
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| 2021-10-29 09:35:00 |
Markets |
Alexander Chatfield Burns, Young Financier Whose Empire Collapsed, Found Dead at 34 |
An investigation is under way and suicide is a possibility, coroner’s office in South Carolina says |
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| 2021-10-29 09:28:00 |
Business |
Patagonia Is Boycotting Facebook, Urges Other Companies to Do the Same |
Sportswear company wants Facebook to ‘prioritize people and planet over profit’ |
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| 2021-10-29 09:14:00 |
Markets |
More Options Emerge to Turn Retirement Savings Into Retirement Paychecks |
More money managers, including investment giant BlackRock, are starting to offer annuities inside 401(k) investment options |
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| 2021-10-29 09:01:00 |
Tech |
MacBook Pro 2021 Review: Nearly Perfect Back-to-the-Future Laptops |
Full-size ports, real function keys and other retro features, plus cutting-edge M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, make the new MacBook Pro models the laptops to beat |
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| 2021-10-29 09:00:00 |
Business |
Zoom, Slack, Google Hangouts and More: The Hidden Risks of Remote Work |
A researcher says they have many benefits. But they also come with four big downsides: isolation, exclusion, surveillance and self-censorship. |
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| 2021-10-29 09:00:00 |
Business |
Why Zoom Fatigue Is Worse Among Women and New Employees |
Allowing workers to turn off their cameras could make a big difference, research suggests |
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| 2021-10-29 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Halloween Is Back On This Year: ‘We Are Going All Out’ |
Trick-or-treating, classroom celebrations and town costume parades are making a comeback after Covid-19 concerns forced many festivities to shut down last year |
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| 2021-10-29 08:30:00 |
What's News |
How Gary Shteyngart Always Stays at ‘Inbox Zero’ |
The author, 49, most recently of “Our Country Friends: A Novel,” shares what’s on his phone. |
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| 2021-10-29 08:28:00 |
Markets |
Exxon, Chevron Amass Cash as Oil Tops $80 a Barrel |
Large oil companies are reporting the strongest quarterly revenue since before the start of the pandemic and pulling back on spending |
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| 2021-10-29 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
2022 Lucid Air: At Last, a Worthy Tesla Opponent |
With industry-leading range and a dual-motor array maxing out at 1,111 hp, the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance marks the arrival of another serious contender in the electric luxury-sedan market |
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| 2021-10-29 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Pivot Is Personal as Well as Strategic |
Facebook co-founder’s plan to focus on the metaverse is a bold play as he and the company are under more scrutiny than ever |
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| 2021-10-29 07:38:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Bill’s Broadband Plan Shrouded From Scrutiny |
A provision of Congress’s $42 billion plan to expand broadband into underserved areas could exempt it from Freedom of Information and Privacy acts |
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| 2021-10-29 07:09:00 |
World |
Eurozone Economy Outpaces U.S., China, but Tougher Times Lie Ahead |
Region snapped back strongly in the summer, but supply-chain disruptions now biting into growth |
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| 2021-10-29 06:57:00 |
Markets |
How to Tame China’s Wild Pork Price Cycle |
African swine fever and Covid-19 have magnified volatility, but further industry consolidation will help |
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| 2021-10-29 06:39:00 |
Markets |
Apple, Amazon, Lucid, Chevron: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Apple and Amazon shares slip premarket after their earnings reports; Electric-car maker Lucid’s shares extend Thursday’s gains |
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| 2021-10-29 06:21:00 |
World |
Biden, Pope Francis Meet Amid Controversy Over Abortion |
Fourth meeting between the U.S. president and the pontiff is expected to highlight climate change |
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| 2021-10-29 06:16:00 |
Tech |
U.S. Sanctions Cut Huawei’s Revenue for Fourth Straight Quarter |
Chinese telecom giant continues to suffer from plunging smartphone sales due to U.S. restrictions on suppliers |
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| 2021-10-29 06:06:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Fall After Apple, Amazon Earnings |
S&P 500 hit a record Thursday and is on track to end October with largest one-month percentage gain since November |
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| 2021-10-29 05:30:00 |
Politics |
New Policy Gives FTC Greater Control Over How Companies Do M&A |
Democratic commissioners to seek merger-veto rights on some future transactions, prompting GOP dissent |
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| 2021-10-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Death of a Spouse Is Hard. Taxes Make It Harder. |
Beware of shifting tax brackets, retirement-account issues, and missed deadlines that can cost dearly |
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| 2021-10-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Consumer Spending Likely Grew More Slowly in September |
Covid-19 Delta variant and supply-chain constraints kept spending in check, economists say |
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| 2021-10-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Facebook’s Four New Letters Won’t Spell Alphabet |
Social network’s new Meta identity doesn’t compare well with Google’s earlier shift |
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| 2021-10-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
After Alibaba’s $400 Billion Stock Selloff, Investors Hope the Worst Is Over |
They may have to wait a while for the former market darling to regain its glory |
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| 2021-10-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
American Banks Have What They Want in China. Their Fate Is Still Out of Their Hands. |
U.S. investment banks and asset managers can finally control their local subsidiaries in China. That spells huge opportunity—but also plenty of pitfalls. |
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| 2021-10-29 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Consider Tax Cuts for Many High Earners in New York, New Jersey and California |
With tax rates steady and $10,000 deduction cap under attack, some residents of high-tax states might pay less than before 2017 |
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| 2021-10-29 05:14:00 |
Markets |
Evergrande Averts Default Again by Making Second Late Payment |
Indebted developer pays $45 million before end of grace period |
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| 2021-10-29 04:16:00 |
World |
Myanmar Unrest May Be Driving Regional Meth Surge, U.N. Drug Agency Says |
Warning comes after authorities in Laos seized a record haul of methamphetamine |
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| 2021-10-29 03:14:00 |
World |
G-20 Climate Talks Threatened by Clash Over Coal Ahead of COP26 |
Climate negotiators worry lack of consensus could cast a shadow over the climate summit in Glasgow |
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| 2021-10-28 21:56:00 |
Markets |
SEC Seeks Testimony From Sen. Richard Burr’s Brother-in-Law in Insider-Trading Probe |
Agency examines trades by GOP senator and brother-in-law before 2020 market decline at start of pandemic |
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| 2021-10-28 20:49:00 |
U.S. |
Florida Sues Biden Administration Over Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors |
In separate lawsuit, U.S. Department of Education sues state over issue linked to school mask mandates |
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| 2021-10-28 18:45:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo Faces Misdemeanor Sex Crime Complaint |
Complaint alleges Cuomo forcibly touched a former executive assistant |
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| 2021-10-28 18:41:00 |
Markets |
Apple’s and Amazon’s Physical Footprints Become Weakness in Shortage Economy |
Component and labor shortages add to shipping delays to weigh down outlook for tech giants |
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| 2021-10-28 18:40:00 |
Markets |
MVRS, Facebook’s New Ticker Symbol, Leaves FAANG in Flux |
Social-network company plans to trade in FB for MVRS. Is it MAANG now? |
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| 2021-10-28 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Summer of Stagflation |
The White House policy mix has yielded slower growth but higher prices. |
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| 2021-10-28 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
A Jerry-Rigged Budget ‘Framework’ |
The $1.75 trillion cost is phony, but the social and fiscal damage are real. |
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| 2021-10-28 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
More Russian Energy Bullying |
Putin presses home his advantage as Western Europe flails. |
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| 2021-10-28 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Left’s Climate Humiliation |
They were expecting mandates, but they’ll have to settle for more corporate welfare. |
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| 2021-10-28 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
My Gentile Father’s Jewish Legacy |
He left behind three mezuzas when he died, and I set out to honor them. |
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| 2021-10-28 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Fed Tapering Won’t Beat Inflation |
Supply issues are mostly to blame for rising prices. Deregulation is a crucial part of the remedy. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:59:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Games People Played’ Review: The Agony and the Ecstasy |
For many people, sports go far beyond mere fun and enjoyment. The results can be a source of both deep pride and utter disappointment. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Obsolete Science Behind Roe v. Wade |
My youngest patients are unborn babies, and today’s ultrasounds show they are fully alive and human. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Drilling in Yellowstone Could Save America |
A plan for generating carbon-free energy and staving off a caldera explosion. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:49:00 |
U.S. |
Who Is Kyle Rittenhouse and Why Is He on Trial for the Kenosha Shootings? |
Rittenhouse faces homicide charges over killings of two protesters and injuries to a third in Kenosha, Wis., last year |
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| 2021-10-28 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
India Seems Determined to Lose to Pakistan in More Than Cricket |
Arrests of Muslims celebrating the Pakistani team’s win underscore how Hindu nationalists are self-sabotaging. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
Can Slidin’ Biden Regain His Footing? |
Clinton and Obama both overcame adversity, but the 46th president doesn’t have their political gifts. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:45:00 |
CIO Journal |
PepsiCo Bottles Tech Collaboration Effort Into New Digital Hubs |
Company says Dallas- and Barcelona-based units bring together business and tech experts to drive app development |
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| 2021-10-28 17:39:00 |
Business |
Some Employees Are Willing to Leave Jobs Over Vaccine Mandates, Survey Finds |
Kaiser Family Foundation survey also shows divide among parents over vaccines for young children |
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| 2021-10-28 17:34:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Souvenir: Part II’ Review: The Past Spun Into Gold |
The sequel to Joanna Hogg’s semi-autobiographical 2019 feature picks up the story of a film student trying to overcome heartbreak while creating her graduation project. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:33:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Dalgliesh’ Review: Terror in the Nurse’s Ward |
This latest adaptation of P.D. James’s stories sees his titular detective uncovering dark pasts while investigating a poisoning at a medical training facility. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:30:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Last Night in Soho’ Review: Garbled but Good Looking |
Cinematography is the star of Edgar Wright’s latest, a time-travel tale that takes a young fashion student back to 1960s London, then lurches into a timeworn realm. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Mexican Government Replies to O’Grady on Energy |
Active contracts for electricity will be reviewed in accordance with the law. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:27:00 |
Opinion |
Unions Know to Strike While the Iron Is Hot |
They smell blood—or opportunity— in our supply-chain and Covid-vaccine-mandate struggles. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
A Statutory Path for Yellen’s Global Tax Treaty |
The World Trade Organization was approved by Congress in 1994 using only a statute. |
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| 2021-10-28 17:25:00 |
Business |
Who Could Pay More With a 15% Corporate Minimum Tax? Not Just Amazon |
Democrats’ proposal would affect dozens of S&P 500 companies with $1 billion or more in profits |
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| 2021-10-28 17:19:00 |
Politics |
U.S. in Talks to Pay Hundreds of Millions to Families Separated at Border |
Government is considering payments of $450,000 per person affected by Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy in 2018 |
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| 2021-10-28 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
‘Mrs. Warren’s Profession’ Review: In Praise of Working Girls |
George Bernard Shaw’s comedy, about a bordello-running mother and her love disinclined daughter, gets a staging from Gingold Theatrical Group |
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| 2021-10-28 16:59:00 |
U.S. |
Accused Major League Baseball Hacker Charged With Extortion |
30-year-old charged with illegally streaming sports games and attempting to extort the MLB |
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| 2021-10-28 16:27:00 |
Logistics Report |
A Simple Piece of Steel and Wheels Is Holding Up the Global Supply Chain |
Truckers in Southern California are struggling to move containers from port terminals and rail yards because of a shortage of the chassis that carry the boxes |
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| 2021-10-28 16:22:00 |
Business |
Facebook’s Name Change to Meta Reflects Common Corporate Tactic |
Marketing experts talk about the successes, failures of companies’ efforts to reflect an expanded portfolio or create a fresh start with a new name |
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| 2021-10-28 16:18:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Puerto Rico’s Plan to Exit Bankruptcy Approved by Oversight Board |
U.S. territory’s restructuring plan would reduce its debt by 80% to $7 billion |
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| 2021-10-28 16:07:00 |
Opinion |
Is Biden’s Plan for Government Child Care Still ‘Inclusive’? |
Government bureaucrats will enjoy vast new power to meddle in the content of pre-K education. |
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| 2021-10-28 16:05:00 |
Business |
Starbucks’ China Sales Slow With Covid-19 Bout |
Coffee chain says U.S. sales growing, boosts employee pay |
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| 2021-10-28 16:01:00 |
Finance |
Satellite Maker Terran Orbital Strikes $1.58 Billion SPAC Deal |
Backed by Lockheed Martin, Terran customers include NASA and U.S. Defense Department |
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| 2021-10-28 16:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Facts on Trump’s Fraud Letter |
His 2020 monomania is news, and it reflects on his fitness for 2024. |
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| 2021-10-28 15:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Turns to Taxes on Corporations, Millionaires to Pay for Agenda |
White House framework leaves out ideas such as higher corporate rate and tax on billionaires’ unrealized gains |
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| 2021-10-28 15:36:00 |
Business |
Italy’s Agnelli Family Nears Sale of Reinsurance Company in $9 Billion Deal |
The pandemic sunk a previous agreement at the same price |
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| 2021-10-28 14:41:00 |
Business |
‘Squid Game’ Halloween Costumes Are In, but Schools Want Them Out |
Some districts start to ban outfits related to Netflix’s hit, worrying about ‘potential violent messages’ if students dress up as characters from the thriller |
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| 2021-10-28 14:25:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Will Pay $88 Million to Families and Survivors of 2015 Shooting at Black Church |
Settlement follows FBI’s admission that it botched a background check that should have kept shooter Dylann Roof from possessing a gun |
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| 2021-10-28 14:19:00 |
Life & Work |
You Don’t Need a Sexy Halloween Costume to Wear Fishnets |
As seen on the Chanel runway, fishnets are having a high-fashion moment. Here, their mysterious history and appeal, plus: 5 ways to style them—from elegant to edgy. |
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| 2021-10-28 13:19:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Spending Bill Includes $555 Billion for Climate Measures |
The plan includes $320 billion in tax credits aimed at encouraging shift to cleaner energy |
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| 2021-10-28 13:16:00 |
U.S. |
Coronavirus Study of Bats in China Met NIH Grant Requirements, EcoHealth Says |
Nonprofit is under fire for its work with Wuhan Institute of Virology in China in 2018 |
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| 2021-10-28 13:10:00 |
Opinion |
Net Zero By 2050? Don’t Plan on It |
Politicians promise an unrealistic transformation that would deny poor countries a chance to grow. |
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| 2021-10-28 13:09:00 |
Opinion |
Where Did the ‘N’ in ‘NGO’ Go? |
‘Nongovernmental organizations’ in the Palestinian territories toe the authorities’ line. |
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| 2021-10-28 12:57:00 |
Markets |
Ford’s Dividend Is Back, Stoking Optimism on Wall Street |
Automaker had previously suspended quarterly payout in March 2020 to conserve cash |
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| 2021-10-28 12:40:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Beef Wellington Is the Smart Move This Holiday Season |
This showstopper dish is easier to pull off than you think. Prep it a day ahead and just pop it in the oven before the festive meal. Use these pro tips and accessible recipes for turkey, beef and vegan variations. |
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| 2021-10-28 12:38:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Justice Department Vows Tougher Action Against White-Collar Crime |
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco says corporate repeat offenders could face more sanctions |
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| 2021-10-28 12:13:00 |
Logistics Report |
Prologis CEO Sees Supply-Chain Strains Extending to 2023 |
The head of the warehousing giant says it may take years for the supply side to catch up to demand |
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| 2021-10-28 12:10:00 |
CFO Journal |
Tesla Has Won Over Equity Investors but Not Ratings Firms |
The electric-car maker on Monday joined a small club of companies valued above $1 trillion, but its debt ratings remain in junk territory |
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| 2021-10-28 12:02:00 |
Markets |
Natural Gas Prices Fall on Putin Order for More Russian Exports |
The Russian president told the state energy giant to pump more fuel to Germany and Austria to ease a supply crunch |
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| 2021-10-28 12:00:00 |
Business |
Square Inc.’s CFO Talks Bitcoin, Afterpay and Cash App |
Amrita Ahuja believes that the internet is likely to have a ‘native’ currency, and that bitcoin is the strongest contender. |
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| 2021-10-28 11:58:00 |
Life & Work |
The Radicalism of James Madison |
The Father of the Constitution took extraordinary steps to sweep away America’s first, dysfunctional form of government |
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| 2021-10-28 11:48:00 |
CMO Today |
WPP Raises Its Revenue Outlook After Third-Quarter Growth |
The company reported like-for-like net revenue growth of 15.7% in the quarter as clients continued to boost spending |
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| 2021-10-28 11:32:00 |
Markets |
America Has Supply-Side Problems |
Consumers and businesses alike are having trouble acquiring the things they want |
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| 2021-10-28 11:25:00 |
World |
Taiwanese President Confirms U.S. Troop Deployment on Island |
Tsai Ing-wen notes a ‘range of cooperation’ with the U.S. on defense |
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| 2021-10-28 11:04:00 |
World |
Economist Explained Politics and Traffic Jams |
Anthony Downs, who has died at age 90, studied real-estate markets and clogged roads. He found that voters’ ‘rational ignorance’ drove election campaigns. |
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| 2021-10-28 10:59:00 |
World |
India’s Missile Test Seen as Warning to China After Breakdown in Border Talks |
The long-range Agni-5 is country’s only missile capable of reaching Beijing |
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| 2021-10-28 10:41:00 |
Markets |
Third Point Doesn’t Have the Answer for Shell |
Splitting oil from greener business areas wouldn’t meaningfully address the oil giant’s low stock price or its energy-transition challenge |
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| 2021-10-28 10:34:00 |
Politics |
Progressives Warn Democratic Leaders on Possible Infrastructure Vote |
Liberal lawmakers want guarantee of action on $1.85 trillion social-spending and climate package before they will back public-works bill |
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| 2021-10-28 10:26:00 |
A-hed |
First Bitcoin. Then GameStop. Now Tiny Tungsten Cubes. |
Online investors crave tangible pleasure of holding surprisingly heavy metal blocks; 1.7 times as dense as lead |
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| 2021-10-28 10:02:00 |
Business |
Hertz Posts Quarterly Profit on Travel Rebound |
Revenue climbed as leisure travel staged a comeback |
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| 2021-10-28 09:50:00 |
Politics |
Biden Releases Framework on Social-Spending, Climate Package |
Democrats seeking to finalize details of legislation as president heads overseas |
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| 2021-10-28 09:45:00 |
U.S. |
Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting Trial to Focus on Reasonableness, Self-Defense |
Jury selection to begin Monday over killings of two protesters and injury of a third in Kenosha, Wis., last year; state law on self-defense could hinder prosecution, lawyers say |
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| 2021-10-28 09:45:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Online Broker Shares Drop After Criticism From Central Bank |
Futu Holdings and Up Fintech fell after a senior official said cross-border online brokerages operating in mainland China were acting illegally |
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| 2021-10-28 09:42:00 |
Markets |
Shiba Inu Coin, Tesla, Ford, Nokia: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Ford shares rose after the car maker lifted its guidance; cryptocurrency Shiba Inu was extending gains |
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| 2021-10-28 09:38:00 |
Business |
Activision Blizzard Chief Reduces Pay, Pledges Changes Amid Probes Into Company Culture |
Bobby Kotick says the videogame publisher will end mandatory arbitration for sexual-harassment and discrimination claims |
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| 2021-10-28 09:26:00 |
World |
Facebook Faces Official Questions in India Over Policing of Hate Speech |
Letter from information technology ministry follows WSJ report that company’s own researchers determined its services are awash in inflammatory material |
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| 2021-10-28 09:11:00 |
World |
China Sticks to Covid-Zero Policies, Despite Rising Pressure to Ease Restrictions |
Businesses have called for a plan to end the strict pandemic regime, warning of the increasing economic toll |
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| 2021-10-28 09:10:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to New Pandemic Low |
Employers are holding on to their workers while struggling to hire more |
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| 2021-10-28 09:03:00 |
Politics |
President Biden to Press on Climate, Taxes After Bumpy Stretch With World Leaders |
Biden’s second foreign visit to include attempts to ease recent tensions following June trip aimed at strengthening U.S. alliances |
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| 2021-10-28 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
As Children’s Covid-19 Vaccine Nears, Some Parents of Kids Under 5 Feel Left Behind |
‘It’s hard to know we can’t get the vaccine,’ says a mom of two boys who will be too young to get Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine when it’s authorized for 5- to 11-year-olds |
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| 2021-10-28 08:51:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Loses Out With Dogecoin in the Doghouse |
Trading app’s revenue was dented by pullback in cryptocurrency trading, raising questions about the platform’s staying power |
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| 2021-10-28 08:48:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economy Slowed in Third Quarter on Delta Surge, Supply Crunch |
Factors that fueled spending faded, including an infusion of government stimulus, business reopenings and rising vaccination rates |
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| 2021-10-28 08:38:00 |
Markets |
Budweiser’s New Growth Recipe Goes Down Easy |
Strong demand for Anheuser-Busch InBev’s beer brands protected profits from higher input costs in the third quarter—a good sign as the company tries to cut its debt load |
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| 2021-10-28 08:35:00 |
Magazine - Culture |
How Ryan Reynolds Built a Business Empire |
With a range of film and TV projects on the way, as well as initiatives through his company Maximum Effort, the actor and entrepreneur has turned his on-camera charisma into major marketing savvy. |
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| 2021-10-28 08:25:00 |
Markets |
Volkswagen Faces an Even Bumpier Road to EVs Than Detroit |
Third-quarter losses from the VW brand are a reminder that the company will be harder to reshape than its U.S. peers |
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| 2021-10-28 08:06:00 |
Business |
Bud Brewer AB InBev Buoyed by Brazil Despite U.S. Weakness |
Beer giant says U.S. sales hurt by supply-chain snags, changing tastes |
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| 2021-10-28 08:06:00 |
Business |
Caterpillar’s Profit Doubles on Construction Project Strength |
Supply-chain disruptions weigh on growth, chief financial officer says |
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| 2021-10-28 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Oil’s Topsy-Turvy Moment |
The depletion of oil storage at Cushing is just one of the many market indicators that have flipped since April 2020 |
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| 2021-10-28 08:03:00 |
Economy |
ECB Keeps Stimulus Unchanged Despite High Inflation |
Decision suggests the ECB will lag behind other major central banks including the Federal Reserve |
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| 2021-10-28 08:00:00 |
Art & Auctions |
NFT Artist Beeple to Auction a Real-Life Sculpture for About $15 Million at Christie’s |
The sale comes months after Beeple set off a digital art craze by selling a $69 million NFT; the new work is a 7-foot-tall column covered in LED screens |
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| 2021-10-28 07:47:00 |
Markets |
Can’t Buy a PS5? Buy Sony Stock Instead |
Chip shortage is temporary. Long term, company’s burgeoning entertainment strategy still looks promising |
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| 2021-10-28 07:26:00 |
Business |
Shell Argues Against Activist Investor’s Call to Split |
Oil giant, like others, is grappling with competing demands from shareholders over how to play the energy transition |
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| 2021-10-28 07:13:00 |
Markets |
Evergrande Crisis All But Shuts Bond Market for China’s Junk Borrowers |
Dollar issuance is likely to struggle into next year, raising refinancing risks |
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| 2021-10-28 07:12:00 |
World |
Global Migration Plummeted During Pandemic, but Labor Shortages Drive Rebound |
Industries that rely heavily on migrant workers have been struggling as economies reopen |
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| 2021-10-28 07:01:00 |
Business |
Comcast’s Profit Doubles, Boosted by Tokyo Olympics, Theme Parks |
Strong revenue growth during third quarter at NBCUniversal unit came as company’s broadband business slowed |
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| 2021-10-28 07:00:00 |
Finance |
Brookfield Unit Hires Former Regulator to Expand Life-Insurance Business |
Michael McRaith says he would be involved in all aspects of the growth in the U.S. and internationally |
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| 2021-10-28 07:00:00 |
Deals |
Trendy Baby-Toy Maker Lovevery Gets $800 Million Valuation |
Montessori-inspired company raised $100 million in its latest funding round, is on track to IPO in the next two years |
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| 2021-10-28 07:00:00 |
Markets |
What to Know About Buying Carbon Offsets |
The purchases help consumers address climate change by seeking to ease the emissions impact from daily activities like travel and shopping |
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| 2021-10-28 06:35:00 |
Economy |
Fed Leadership Uncertainty Muddies Rate-Policy Outlook |
Higher inflation has raised questions in markets over a possible pivot, putting a bigger spotlight on Biden’s choices |
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| 2021-10-28 06:30:00 |
Deals |
T. Rowe Price to Buy Debt-Investment Firm Oak Hill Advisors in $4.2 Billion Deal |
Many money managers have recently made acquisitions to help their bottom line with new products or scale |
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| 2021-10-28 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Google Needs to Think Old School With Its New Phone |
Company heavily touts new in-house chip for Pixel 6, but better carrier distribution would help sales more |
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| 2021-10-28 06:00:00 |
Opinion |
National Cyber Policy Will Disrupt Crime and Instill Hope |
A phishing scam can take down critical services on which millions depend. We are organizing a defense. |
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| 2021-10-28 06:00:00 |
World |
Four U.S. Intelligence Agencies Produced Extensive Reports on Afghanistan, but All Failed to Predict Kabul’s Rapid Collapse |
Summaries of intelligence reports show how agencies diverged over the strength of the Afghan government and military |
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| 2021-10-28 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Carlyle Earnings Jump as Private-Equity Portfolio Rises |
Firm posts record distributable earnings |
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| 2021-10-28 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Traders Bet Tesla Stock’s Rally Isn’t Over Just Yet |
Traders are using options to ride the momentum in Tesla shares |
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| 2021-10-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Global Regulators Back Tougher Rules to Prevent Criminals From Using Crypto |
New guidelines could spur more crypto firms to check their customers’ identities and report suspicious transactions to regulators |
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| 2021-10-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
Amazon Earnings Expected to Suffer as Growth Slows, Labor Costs Rise |
E-commerce and cloud-computing company tries to navigate supply-chain and staffing challenges to maintain growth |
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| 2021-10-28 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
More Tech Whistleblowers Are Expected, Experts Say |
Silicon Valley is seeing an increasing number of employees speaking out against practices at their companies, whistleblower attorneys say |
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| 2021-10-28 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Top Executives From Shell, Exxon, Chevron, BP, to Face Adversarial House Panel |
Democrats contend the oil-and-gas industry covertly resists climate legislation; Republicans brand hearing as political theater |
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| 2021-10-28 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Mark Zuckerberg to Sketch Out Facebook’s Metaverse Vision |
Social-media giant gears up for massive, long-term spending to build digital world of work, play and commerce |
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| 2021-10-28 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Global Chip Shortage ‘Is Far From Over’ as Wait Times Get Longer |
Nearly a year into the crisis, some customers are finding it is taking months more than expected to get needed parts |
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| 2021-10-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
Apple Expected to Report Results That Mark a Record Year With iPhone 12 |
Investors want to know whether chip shortages will disrupt important holiday quarter |
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| 2021-10-28 04:49:00 |
Business |
Shell Aims to Halve Emissions by 2030 as Activist Calls for Breakup |
Oil giant is grappling with competing demands from shareholders |
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| 2021-10-28 03:41:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Inch Up Ahead of GDP Data |
Results are due after the close from Amazon and Apple |
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| 2021-10-27 23:11:00 |
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BOJ Lowers Outlook for Japan Growth, Inflation |
The Japanese central bank maintained its target for short-term interest rates at minus 0.1% |
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| 2021-10-27 21:06:00 |
Business |
Samsung Posts Record Quarterly Revenue From Chip Boom |
Third-quarter results for the South Korea chip maker, an industry bellwether, exceed expectations |
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| 2021-10-27 19:40:00 |
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Brazil’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate to 7.75% |
The benchmark Selic rate started the year at a record-low 2% |
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| 2021-10-27 19:01:00 |
CMO Today |
Carhartt Puts the Country’s Worker Shortage at the Center of an Ad Campaign |
The workwear company, whose apparel made a cameo at the Golden Globes earlier this year, makes a ‘call to work’ as employers struggle to recruit skilled labor |
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| 2021-10-27 18:59:00 |
A-hed |
Stores to Customers: You’re Already Behind on Your Christmas Shopping |
Retailers are nudging buyers to get started early for the holidays with crash courses in supply chains; ‘Best time to order? Right now!’ |
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| 2021-10-27 18:53:00 |
Tech |
Why Apple’s Privacy Changes Hurt Snap and Facebook but Benefited Google |
New iPhone privacy standards rocked digital advertising, raising some boats and lowering others |
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| 2021-10-27 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Fly-by-Night Taxation |
The Democratic tax show has become a tragi-comedy of errors. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Accelerating Illinois Gerrymander |
Democrats debate an even more extreme map than before. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Annoy Putin—Watch This Movie |
At the screening of a film about Soviet horror, thugs arrive to intimidate free-thinking Russians. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Where Are the Wuhan Subpoenas? |
U.S. funding for risky Chinese virus research deserves investigation. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:30:00 |
Business |
Antidepressant Significantly Reduces Covid-19 Hospitalization |
Patients who received the low-cost and widely available fluvoxamine were far less likely to be hospitalized in a clinical trial |
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| 2021-10-27 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Senator Who Cried Debt Crisis |
Schumer, Pelosi, and Biden have all played games with the borrowing limit. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Why McKinsey & Co. Does Business With Greenhouse-gas Emitters |
McKinsey plans on keeping the economy running and being net zero by 2050. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Incredible Shrinking Biden |
In February, he told congressional Democrats, ‘Go big.’ They’re smaller now. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:25:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Wildcat’ Review: Go West, Young Lady |
Fleeing a childhood marked by violence and neglect, the woman who took the name Pearl Hart picked up a pistol and became a legend. |
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| 2021-10-27 18:23:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Issues First Passport With X Gender Marker |
The State Department has been moving to broaden options for applicants who are nonbinary, intersex or gender-nonconforming |
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| 2021-10-27 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Activists Blow Smoke on Wildfire Fears |
The amount of land burned has declined steadily since 1900, even with rising temperatures. |
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| 2021-10-27 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Baseball Diamonds Are Forever |
Bill Lee played in the 1975 World Series—and, at 74, is in another one. |
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| 2021-10-27 17:45:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Drop Paid Leave From $1.75 Trillion Proposal |
White House hosts influential senators as talks continue on healthcare, education and climate package and proposed tax on billionaires faces hurdles |
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| 2021-10-27 17:42:00 |
Markets |
SEC Won’t Approve Leveraged Bitcoin Fund |
Regulator has signaled it will allow only unleveraged funds tied to the cryptocurrency, at least for now |
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| 2021-10-27 17:42:00 |
World |
China’s Hypersonic Missile Test Is Close to ‘Sputnik Moment,’ U.S. Military Chief Says |
Gen. Mark Milley says Pentagon is focused on the military development |
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| 2021-10-27 17:32:00 |
Markets |
CFTC Chief Says Recent Crypto Cases Are ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ |
Acting Chairman Behnam urges Congress to consider expanding the agency’s ability to oversee cryptocurrency markets |
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| 2021-10-27 17:02:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Still Rings the Bell |
Victor Hugo’s tale still resonates with audiences, and film versions from 1923 and 1939 would make for a captivating double feature. |
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| 2021-10-27 16:46:00 |
Deals |
Mimecast Explores Options Including a Possible Sale |
Cybersecurity-software company has market value of about $4.5 billion |
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| 2021-10-27 16:46:00 |
Markets |
Rent the Runway Shares Fall in Public Market Debut |
Clothing-rental company had 112,000 active subscribers at end of September, compared with 134,000 at end of 2019 |
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| 2021-10-27 16:35:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Approaches $300 Billion |
Billionaire’s wealth has soared as Tesla’s market cap recently surpassed $1 trillion |
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| 2021-10-27 16:24:00 |
National Security |
Republican Lawmakers Question Vetting Standards for Afghans Brought to U.S. |
Some evacuees who failed to pass extra screening checks are being temporarily held in Kosovo |
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| 2021-10-27 16:17:00 |
Books & Arts |
12 Books to Read: The Best Reviews of October |
‘Robert E. Lee,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Trillions’ and more of the books our reviewers highlighted this month. |
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| 2021-10-27 16:14:00 |
Deals |
Third Point Has Big Shell Stake, Urges Energy Giant to Break Up |
The activist hedge fund’s stake is worth well over $500 million |
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| 2021-10-27 15:54:00 |
U.S. |
Alec Baldwin Fired Live Round on Set of ‘Rust,’ Sheriff Says |
Santa Fe County sheriff details findings from ongoing investigation into fatal incident on movie set at Bonanza Creek Ranch |
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| 2021-10-27 15:45:00 |
Tech |
Espresso in 30 Seconds? These Automatic At-Home Machines Are Fast and Tiny |
Unlike the clunky manual machines that command a countertop and come with a steep learning curve, new automatics are petite yet powerful and produce a nearly foolproof brew |
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| 2021-10-27 15:42:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland Stands Behind Memo on Threats to Educators |
DOJ order to have FBI help thwart intimidation of school officials is attacked by GOP senators; attorney general says order ‘has nothing to do with politics’ |
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| 2021-10-27 15:34:00 |
Markets |
Shiba Inu Coin Price Jumps, Could Overtake Meme Cryptocurrency Dogecoin |
The coin jumped 40% Wednesday and is now the 11th-largest cryptocurrency by market value |
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| 2021-10-27 15:04:00 |
Markets |
Microsoft’s New Normal Will Need to Stick |
Strong streak of growth and operating profit gains hasn’t been seen in nearly two decades, but the stock’s valuation sets a new high bar |
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| 2021-10-27 14:47:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.K. Audit Regulator Says Companies Need to Improve Disclosure on Revenue, Cash Flows |
The FRC said it found several businesses’ reports lacking in detail or containing errors as part of its annual review |
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| 2021-10-27 14:45:00 |
Life & Work |
The Best Carry-On Travel Bag Is Nearly 80 Years Old |
L.L. Bean’s iconic ‘Boat and Tote’ tote has survived the test of time—and countless airline bins |
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| 2021-10-27 14:36:00 |
World |
Iran to Return to Nuclear Deal Talks in Vienna Next Month |
Tehran’s chief negotiator said it would resume stalled discussions in November on reviving the 2015 accord |
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| 2021-10-27 14:20:00 |
Finance |
Justice Department Probes Visa’s Relationships With Fintech Firms |
Antitrust investigators are scrutinizing financial incentives Visa gave to Square, Stripe and PayPal |
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| 2021-10-27 14:15:00 |
Opinion |
President Trump Responds on Pennsylvania’s 2020 Election |
Donald Trump writes a letter to the editor. |
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| 2021-10-27 14:14:00 |
Opinion |
A New Investing Rule and the Future of ESG |
Let the market decide whether to use environmental, social and governance criteria. |
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| 2021-10-27 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
Want Change on Campus? Stop Funding the Problem |
Alumni have the power to withhold money. |
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| 2021-10-27 13:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Fight for Taiwan Could Come Soon |
Beijing may think it has an opening to seize the island before the West’s military investments pay off. |
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| 2021-10-27 13:53:00 |
Opinion |
Prof. Biden and His Ambassadors |
The University of Pennsylvania paid the future president more than $900,000. |
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| 2021-10-27 13:43:00 |
Markets |
Taking on Tesla Comes at a Cost for GM |
The Detroit car maker’s third-quarter results contained a warning that its EV-centric growth strategy will require substantial investments |
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| 2021-10-27 13:37:00 |
Life & Work |
Duck Is Delicious, and This Two-Step Method Makes It Easy to Get Right |
Just give it a good sear on the stovetop to render out the fat and crisp the skin, then finish it off in the oven. Served with roasted radicchio, figs and grapes, it’s a gorgeous fall meal, on the table in 35 minutes. |
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| 2021-10-27 13:04:00 |
World |
U.S. Argues Extradition of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Should Go Ahead |
An attorney representing the U.S. government said assurances made by the Justice Department should assuage concerns about Mr. Assange’s mental health |
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| 2021-10-27 12:59:00 |
Tech |
U.S. Bans China Telecom Over National Security Concerns |
FCC says company is subject to Chinese government’s control |
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| 2021-10-27 12:52:00 |
World |
U.K., Canada Lead West in Weaning Economies Off Covid-19 Pandemic Support |
London’s new tax and spending policies, along with faster growth, are forecast to shrink the U.K.’s budget deficit in coming years |
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| 2021-10-27 11:42:00 |
Markets |
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola Power Through Despite Inflation |
Strong demand allows industry titans to raise prices with ease |
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| 2021-10-27 11:20:00 |
Life & Work |
Ready for Heels? Try the Surprisingly Comfortable Platform |
Thanks in part to Versace and Beyoncé, platforms are popular again, but not risk free. How to wear them wisely—plus, podiatrist-approved exercises to prime your feet for heels. |
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| 2021-10-27 10:37:00 |
Business |
Steel Companies See Hot Market Extending Into 2022 |
U.S. steelmakers are building new mills and raising prices for big customers |
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| 2021-10-27 09:33:00 |
World |
Poland Fined Over $1 Million a Day by EU in Clash Over Judiciary |
EU’s top court imposes record daily fine over Poland’s judicial overhaul |
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| 2021-10-27 09:14:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Declined in September Amid Supply Constraints |
Drop comes as manufacturers face higher costs, parts and labor shortages |
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| 2021-10-27 09:08:00 |
World |
Pope Francis to Visit Canada, Seeking Reconciliation With Indigenous Communities |
Generations of indigenous children were abused at residential schools, some run by the Catholic Church |
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| 2021-10-27 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Election-Rigging Claims Fuel Virginia Governor’s Race |
Candidates Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin accuse each other of reinforcing election fraud theories |
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| 2021-10-27 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Get Real Answers About Your Kid’s Day at School |
Tip one: Don’t ask, ‘How was your day?’ Here are alternatives that work better. |
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| 2021-10-27 08:32:00 |
Business |
Hertz Links Up With Uber to Offer 50,000 Tesla Rentals |
Partnership comes days after Hertz announced significant investment in electric-vehicle rental fleet |
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| 2021-10-27 08:30:00 |
Books & Arts |
Do Movies Need Real Guns? Tragedy on Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Set Stirs Debate |
Some productions have vowed to stop using actual guns, while some armorers say there is no substitute for the real thing |
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| 2021-10-27 08:19:00 |
Markets |
The Risks and Rewards of Playing Chicken With China |
China has ways to confound speculators betting on Evergrande contagion—thanks to a broader, murkier regulatory toolkit than most foreign investors know |
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| 2021-10-27 08:11:00 |
Business |
GM Profit Sinks as Chip Shortage Takes Toll |
Auto maker says strong pricing, truck sales should help it hit high-end of 2021 profit forecast |
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| 2021-10-27 08:01:00 |
Business |
Boeing Reports Loss, Hit By Dreamliner and Starliner Setbacks |
Plane maker takes charges following disruption to 787 production and trouble with space-vehicle launch |
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| 2021-10-27 08:01:00 |
Business |
Kraft Heinz Raises Full-Year Outlook as It Tackles Inflation |
Food maker posts higher profit for its third quarter |
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| 2021-10-27 08:00:00 |
World |
Japan’s Male-Dominated Ruling Party Takes a Chance on a Sneaker-Wearing Young Mother |
Maiko Takahashi is running for the Liberal Democratic Party, where more than 90% of the lawmakers are men |
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| 2021-10-27 08:00:00 |
Central Banks |
Fed Bankers Face Penalties for Ethical Breaches Under Senate Proposal |
Democrats plan to introduce legislation enforcing rules after two regional presidents stepped down from posts following investment trades |
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| 2021-10-27 07:00:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Sales Rise as U.S. Menu Prices Climb |
Burger giant’s same-store sales surpass pre-pandemic levels as Covid-19 restrictions loosen in major markets |
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| 2021-10-27 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Libor Transition Vexes Collateralized Loan Obligations Market |
While some parties have moved swiftly to adopt a replacement for the interest-rate benchmark, low-rated borrowers and CLOs have been slower to adapt |
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| 2021-10-27 06:54:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood, Microsoft, GM, Coca-Cola: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Robinhood shares were sinking premarket after its earnings report; Microsoft was ticking higher |
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| 2021-10-27 06:32:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble Ahead of Coca-Cola, McDonald’s Earnings |
Investors await another batch of results, including from General Motors and Boeing, while oil prices pull back from seven-year highs |
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| 2021-10-27 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Reports Higher Profit as Loan Charges Fall |
German lender says it is on track to meet ambitious financial targets next year |
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| 2021-10-27 06:30:00 |
Markets |
DWAC, the Trump Social-Media SPAC, Could Make Its Backers $400 Million |
SPAC’s creators and other insiders could earn a big paper profit if the stock stays at current levels |
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| 2021-10-27 06:00:00 |
Business |
Promising Covid-19 Pill Licensed to U.N.-Backed Nonprofit to Increase Global Supplies |
Merck is licensing molnupiravir to a group that will pick drugmakers to make the pill for low- and middle-income countries |
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| 2021-10-27 06:00:00 |
Business |
Spotify Ad Business Boosted by Podcasts |
Strong user growth resumed in the third quarter, with the audiostreaming service reporting overall active users and paying subscribers both up 19% |
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| 2021-10-27 06:00:00 |
Sports |
Chicago Blackhawks GM Resigns After Report on Team’s Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against a Coach |
Stan Bowman also said he would step down as general manager of the 2022 men’s Olympic ice hockey team |
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| 2021-10-27 05:33:00 |
Business |
For the Shipping Industry, Moves to Cut Carbon Emissions Remain a Struggle |
Ahead of COP26 climate summit, ship operators contend with limited supplies of cleaner fuel choices and hefty prices for new power modes |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
World |
Pope Francis and President Biden to Meet as Both Face Abortion Tensions With U.S. Bishops |
Clerics’ debate over Communion for Catholic politicians who support abortion rights looms over Vatican visit |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
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Sequoia Capital Creates Evergreen Fund to Hold Public Stocks |
With fund to manage its public stock positions, venture firm may not need to raise new capital |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
Business |
A Graduate Degree That Pays Off: The M.B.A. |
A Wall Street Journal analysis of federal student loan data found 98% of programs leave students with manageable debt loads |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
Business |
Cigarette Sales in U.S. Climbed Slightly in 2020, FTC Says |
New report confirms people lit up more during the pandemic, the first time sales rose in 20 years |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
World |
Europe’s Push to Loosen Russian Influence on Gas Prices Bites Back |
A move to ditch oil-linked gas contracts paid off when gas was in ample supply but will cost EU members an estimated $30 billion this year |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Takes Bitcoin Mining Crown After China Crackdown |
More than a third of the global computing power dedicated to mining bitcoin is now drawn from miners in the U.S. |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
Financial Regulation |
Federal Trade Commission Scrutinizing Facebook Disclosures |
Lawmakers want agency to determine if Facebook engaged in deceptive conduct; company says internal research is mischaracterized |
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| 2021-10-27 05:30:00 |
Central Banks Commentary |
Derby’s Take: As FOMC Meeting Nears, Two Fed Governors Issue Hawkish Warnings |
Christopher Waller and Randal Quarles say the central bank’s timing for an interest rate rise could be moved forward |
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| 2021-10-27 05:00:00 |
Politics |
How the Billionaires Income Tax Would Work |
Sen. Ron Wyden releases details of plan to impose multibillion-dollar tax bills on people such as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla CEO Elon Musk |
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| 2021-10-26 23:52:00 |
Business |
Former Ghosn Aide’s Trial Finishes With a Declaration of Innocence |
Japanese prosecutors are seeking two-year term for Greg Kelly, as U.S. ambassador nominee calls case a priority |
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| 2021-10-26 23:04:00 |
Markets |
Evercore Names John Weinberg Sole CEO |
Co-CEO Ralph Schlosstein will step down in February after 13 years |
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| 2021-10-26 21:10:00 |
CFO Journal |
Data Firm Informatica Plans to Raise Nearly $1 Billion in IPO |
The Silicon Valley company plans to return to the public market on Wednesday and will use proceeds of the offering to pay down debt |
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| 2021-10-26 20:03:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s Crypto Business Is the Tail That Wags the Doge |
Robinhood experienced a net decline in funded accounts, but the real revenue story was in crypto trading |
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| 2021-10-26 20:03:00 |
CIO Journal |
Saks E-Commerce Business Pairs Robots With Workers |
Luxury retailer’s move to high-tech fulfillment center aims to capture holiday rush |
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| 2021-10-26 19:22:00 |
Business |
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Investor Describes Being Wooed by Theranos |
DeVos family office doubled its investment after learning about startup’s breakthrough technology |
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| 2021-10-26 19:10:00 |
Politics |
What’s In and What’s Out of Democrats’ $2 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Plan |
Intraparty talks aim to finalize antipoverty, healthcare and climate package |
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| 2021-10-26 19:05:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP’s Virginia Opening |
Youngkin puts the suburbs back in play as Democrats leap left. |
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| 2021-10-26 19:03:00 |
Opinion |
About Those Domestic-Terrorist Parents |
Merrick Garland should rescind his misguided school boards memo. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
Steve Bannon’s Contempt for Congress |
The Trump whisperer has no legal basis to defy a subpoena. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:55:00 |
Markets |
Google Nearly Clears a Very High Bar |
While advertising avoids a bite from Apple, the soaring stock price left little room for error |
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| 2021-10-26 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
Behind That Hertz Tesla Purchase |
The rental-car company has a secret business weapon: Taxpayers. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
Has America Been Overtaken by Creeping Credentialism? |
Library-science degrees, hotel management degrees, journalism degrees: Is a college degree necessary for nearly every white-collar job these days? |
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| 2021-10-26 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
A Pollster Would Have Spiked the Gettysburg Address |
Fortunately for posterity, modern surveys came much later. Lincoln had to gauge public opinion on his own. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Dime Scorecards Were Worth Something |
Most baseball fans have put down their pencils in favor of modern distractions. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans Could Take Democrats to School |
Critical race theory and Covid restrictions have turned education into a wedge issue for voters. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Will Trump’s Media Startup Pay Off? |
It could if he can find a way to tap some of the wealth he creates for MSNBC. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:35:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Tunnel 29’ Review: Escape From Berlin |
After the wall was erected, Joachim Rudolph made a daring escape from East Berlin. Then he went back to save his friends. |
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| 2021-10-26 18:23:00 |
Business |
On Set of Alec Baldwin Movie, Some Basic Gun-Safety Protocols Appear to Have Been Skipped, Experts Say |
Armorer is typical handler of guns, with safety briefings held and weapons checked using flashlights just before scenes, industry veterans say |
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| 2021-10-26 17:49:00 |
Politics |
Terror Groups in Afghanistan Could Be Ready to Attack West in 6 Months, U.S. Says |
Top Pentagon official tells senators that Islamic State wants to launch attacks; unclear if Taliban can counter the threat |
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| 2021-10-26 17:44:00 |
Politics |
Tax Proposals Hit Headwinds as Democrats Try to Finalize Social Spending Deal |
President Biden hosts lawmakers at White House to discuss package expected to cost around $1.75 trillion |
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| 2021-10-26 17:38:00 |
Politics |
Corporate Minimum Tax Resurfaces as Democrats Hunt for Money |
Senators offer updated plan to impose minimum levies on profitable corporations |
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| 2021-10-26 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Enduring Legacies of Ethel Waters and Mahalia Jackson |
Two singers who left an outsize imprint on the musical landscape. |
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| 2021-10-26 17:18:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Let It Be Special Edition’ by the Beatles Review: Burnishing an Album’s Tarnished Image |
The record, whose creation caused deep rifts in the band, has been reissued in a remixed version that includes extras, outtakes and more. |
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| 2021-10-26 17:16:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Behind the Monsters’ Review: True Stories About Scary Ones |
Shudder’s six-part series provides a deep dive into horror icons like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees. |
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| 2021-10-26 17:16:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Defies a Car Industry Mantra With Tesla-Hertz Deal |
Rental-fleet sales have a mixed track record, but Tesla’s agreement could spur adoption of electric vehicles |
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| 2021-10-26 17:13:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Beethoven’s Ghost’ Review: Capturing the Spirit of a Master |
The latest ‘Now Hear This’ entry features plenty of great music, along with an odd dramatic conceit in which the composer and Sigmund Freud converse from beyond the grave. |
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| 2021-10-26 17:12:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s Dreamliner Pain Spreads To Suppliers |
Manufacturing issues with the 787 are cutting into sales for makers of airplane parts and components |
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| 2021-10-26 17:00:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Earnings Jump as Cloud Services Thrive |
Software giant’s business continued to expand in latest quarter on shift toward remote working |
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| 2021-10-26 16:54:00 |
Markets |
Twitter Makes Tired Look Fresh |
Twitter sometimes seems a couple of steps behind rivals in advertising tech—right now, that’s a good thing |
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| 2021-10-26 16:50:00 |
Politics |
White House Nominates Acting FCC Chief Jessica Rosenworcel to Permanent Role |
Gigi Sohn was also named as a commissioner on the five-member body, filling vacancies that have hobbled the telecom regulator |
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| 2021-10-26 16:49:00 |
World |
U.N. Finds Nations’ Climate Plans Fall Short of Paris Accord |
U.S. isn’t on track to hit its emissions targets, a United Nations report says |
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| 2021-10-26 16:49:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Swedish FSA Drops Swedbank Market Abuse Probe |
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| 2021-10-26 16:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Bernie Sanders Experiment for America’s Children |
Taxpayers won’t be the only ones hurt by the reconciliation bill’s pre-K program. |
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| 2021-10-26 16:35:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Revenue Falls on a Drop in Crypto Trading |
Shares fall after hours as fees earned from stock and options trades also ticked down from previous quarter |
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| 2021-10-26 16:14:00 |
Life & Work |
Can’t Decide What to Wear? It May Be Pandemic Stress |
Some Americans are struggling with life’s daily questions as the pandemic continues, according to survey |
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| 2021-10-26 16:05:00 |
Opinion |
How to Prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion? |
They should not take precedence over scientific merit. |
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| 2021-10-26 16:04:00 |
Opinion |
Congress Has the Power to Lower Drug Prices |
The outrageously high cost threatens lives. |
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| 2021-10-26 16:02:00 |
Opinion |
Why South Dakota, Not Delaware, Takes the Heat |
Another case of media bias. |
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| 2021-10-26 15:46:00 |
Tech |
Senators Turn Child-Safety Spotlight on TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube |
TikTok executive is questioned over algorithms blamed for steering young users to harmful content |
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| 2021-10-26 15:00:00 |
World |
Queen Elizabeth Cancels Trip to Glasgow for COP26 Summit After Advice to Rest |
Doctors urge monarch not to travel to Scotland for the climate conference following her brief hospitalization last week |
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| 2021-10-26 14:50:00 |
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Payments Company Stripe Is Kick Starting Market for Carbon Removal |
The technology for removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere isn’t ready. Stripe wants to speed things up. |
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| 2021-10-26 14:30:00 |
World |
Sudan Military Coup Leaves No Clear Path Out of Nation’s Political, Economic Crises |
Pro-democracy protesters vowed continued resistance to military takeover of post-Bashir transitional government |
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| 2021-10-26 14:06:00 |
Life & Work |
London’s Best New Hotels Opened Just In Time |
From a pub with elegant rooms to a luxurious scene-stealer in Covent Garden, these five new hotels offer an especially warm welcome back to the U.K. |
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| 2021-10-26 13:51:00 |
Politics |
Judiciary Plans New System for Spotting Financial Conflicts After WSJ Report |
Chairwoman of the judiciary’s ethics committee stops short of promising an end to long delays in releasing judges’ financial-disclosure forms |
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| 2021-10-26 13:51:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Could Mean Value Stocks’ Time to Shine |
Bitcoin, gold and oil are all having a moment, but the best haven for ordinary investors might be long-neglected value stocks |
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| 2021-10-26 13:39:00 |
Logistics Report |
Return to Office Meets Supply-Chain Snarls |
Production delays and shipping logjams are complicating efforts to get computers, other electronic equipment for workers returning from home offices |
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| 2021-10-26 12:54:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan’s $30 Billion Racial Equity Pledge, One Year Later |
The bank says it has committed $13 billion in loans and spending, with the bulk going to affordable housing |
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| 2021-10-26 12:47:00 |
Markets |
DraftKings Abandons $22 Billion Bid for Entain |
U.S. sports-betting operator walks away from offer to buy British competitor, saying decision follows negotiations with Entain’s leadership |
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| 2021-10-26 12:42:00 |
Opinion |
How Pakistan Won in Afghanistan |
For decades Islamabad played a double game, hosting the Taliban while posing as a U.S. partner. |
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| 2021-10-26 12:42:00 |
Opinion |
How to Read Biden’s Plummeting Polls |
Independent voters wanted the president to unite the nation, not merely his party. |
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| 2021-10-26 12:34:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Modern Land Fails to Repay $250 Million U.S. Dollar Bond |
The green real-estate company had previously sought to extend the bond’s Oct. 25 due date |
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| 2021-10-26 12:27:00 |
Real Estate |
Furniture Delivery Delays? Interior Designers Have Found Workarounds |
Couches, upholstered beds, rugs and light fixtures can take up to a year to arrive because of supply-chain gaps. And experts say this may not change until 2023. But design pros have devised creative workarounds. |
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| 2021-10-26 11:56:00 |
U.S. |
Coordinated Bust of Dark-Web Dealers Yields 150 Arrests in U.S., Europe |
U.S., European authorities seize more $31 million in cash along with guns, drugs in 10-month operation stretching across nine countries |
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| 2021-10-26 11:51:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rose as Delta Covid-19 Wave Eased |
People plan to spend on big-ticket items and go on vacation despite elevated worries about inflation |
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| 2021-10-26 11:32:00 |
Business |
Eli Lilly Asks FDA to Approve Alzheimer’s Drug |
Drugmaker begins process seeking approval to sell donanemab as treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s |
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| 2021-10-26 11:25:00 |
Markets |
ETFs Are a Bad Way to Bet on Bitcoin |
Why are traders flocking to a bitcoin ETF when they can hold the cryptocurrency directly? The answer comes down to trust |
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| 2021-10-26 11:06:00 |
Politics |
Billionaire Tax Faces Likely Constitutional Challenge |
Legal obstacles loom for Democrats’ proposal to tax unrealized capital gains |
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| 2021-10-26 10:46:00 |
U.S. |
Prince Considered for Posthumous Congressional Gold Medal |
Minnesota lawmakers introduce legislation to give musician one of nation’s highest civilian honors |
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| 2021-10-26 10:43:00 |
Markets |
Swapping GameStop for ETFs, Retail Investors Ride Out Volatile Markets |
Even as stocks dipped and the economy reopened, individual investors opened brokerage accounts and traded at levels near the highs of the GameStop frenzy |
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| 2021-10-26 10:18:00 |
Markets |
UBS Stock Is a Bargain |
Despite good growth prospects, the Swiss bank trades at a significant valuation discount compared with U.S. peers such as Morgan Stanley |
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| 2021-10-26 09:51:00 |
World |
Dutch Court Upholds Ukraine’s Claim to Treasures Found in Crimea |
Scythian gold was on display in Amsterdam when Russia annexed Black Sea territory |
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| 2021-10-26 09:38:00 |
Markets |
Facebook, Bakkt, GE, Alphabet: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Major U.S. companies were adding to the strong start for earnings season |
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| 2021-10-26 09:15:00 |
Tech |
Seagate Broke Export Curbs by Supplying Huawei, Senate Republicans Say |
The data-storage product provider sold Chinese company hard-disk drives, according to report; Seagate says it complies with regulations |
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| 2021-10-26 09:13:00 |
Books & Arts |
Cozy Creeps: Comfortably Eerie Halloween Reading |
From Edwardian ghosts to haunted musicians, savoring the pleasure of the slightly scary story. |
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| 2021-10-26 09:06:00 |
Economy |
Home-Price Growth Holds at Record in August |
Case-Shiller index rose 19.8% as demand remains robust despite rising prices pushing some buyers out of the market |
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| 2021-10-26 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
It Turns Out Paying People to Take the Covid-19 Vaccine Doesn’t Really Work |
Recent evidence suggests financial incentives, public-health messaging have done little to boost vaccination rates among those already vaccine-hesitant |
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| 2021-10-26 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
People Are Using Marijuana to Treat Anxiety and Depression, but the Science Is Murky |
Wary of side effects from conventional drugs, some people are using cannabis as a treatment. Doctors aren’t sure that’s a good idea. |
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| 2021-10-26 09:00:00 |
Business |
Theranos Dysfunction Apparent at Halfway Point of Elizabeth Holmes Trial |
Prosecutors have shown how startup took shortcuts as technology failed but must convince jurors Holmes intended to deceive |
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| 2021-10-26 08:52:00 |
Tech |
Mark Zuckerberg Sets Facebook on Long, Costly Path to Metaverse Reality |
Social-media company sees growing market for digital clothes, tools in an online world people will inhabit |
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| 2021-10-26 08:47:00 |
World |
China’s Energy Crisis Complicates Its Plans for Climate Announcements Ahead of COP26 |
Worst power shortage in two decades is squeezing Chinese leaders between U.N. climate expectations and need for stable supply of energy |
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| 2021-10-26 08:21:00 |
Politics |
Biden Set to Campaign With Terry McAuliffe Ahead of Virginia Election |
Polls have shown a tight race leading up to the Nov. 2 vote, which is seen as a political barometer before the midterm elections |
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| 2021-10-26 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Big Retailers Becoming Big Property Owners With Warehouse Deals |
Companies look to save long-term costs while making a bet on commercial real estate’s hottest sector |
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| 2021-10-26 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Commercial Real-Estate Sales and Values Surge to Records |
Investors hunting for yield gobbled up apartment buildings, life-science labs and industrial properties during the third quarter |
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| 2021-10-26 07:58:00 |
Business |
GE’s Profits Rise but Sales Miss Forecasts |
Revenue rebounds in aviation business, declines in other units; Company raises profit targets for the year |
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| 2021-10-26 07:46:00 |
World |
Taiwan Gains Favor in Europe’s East, Angering China |
Disappointment over a lack of major Chinese investments has left some capitals feeling they have little to lose by deepening ties with Taipei |
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| 2021-10-26 07:26:00 |
Business |
UPS Revenue Rises as It Ships Fewer Packages |
Delivery company’s strategy focuses on moving packages and courting customers that generate stronger sales and profit |
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| 2021-10-26 07:20:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Stocks Are Frozen but India’s Are Overcooked |
Selling China and buying India has been a popular trade this year, but the Indian market is starting to look pricey |
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| 2021-10-26 07:00:00 |
Markets |
The Lowdown on the Third-Quarter Slowdown |
U.S. economic growth probably slowed considerably in the quarter, but there is disagreement on just how much |
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| 2021-10-26 06:58:00 |
World |
Australia Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050, Shedding Climate Outlier Status |
Prime Minister Scott Morrison disappointed environmental groups by not committing to a more ambitious 2030 target |
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| 2021-10-26 06:43:00 |
World |
Roh Tae-woo, Leader During South Korea’s Transition to Democracy, Dies |
The first democratically elected president was part of coup while the country was under military dictatorship |
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| 2021-10-26 06:34:00 |
World |
Japan’s Princess Mako Loses Royal Status as She Marries a Commoner |
Princess marries Fordham Law graduate, prepares to move to U.S. as she denounces media for reports that drove her to despair |
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| 2021-10-26 06:32:00 |
Business |
Mucinex Owner Reckitt Sees Surge in Demand as Colds, Flu Return |
Easing of pandemic-era social distancing leads to higher demand for over-the-counter medicines |
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| 2021-10-26 06:07:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Microsoft, Twitter Earnings |
Nasdaq-100 on course to gain as investors await results from Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft and Twitter |
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| 2021-10-26 06:01:00 |
Business |
‘Bad Bets,’ Episode 3 |
Hear from the whistleblowers who exposed Enron’s financial engineering |
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| 2021-10-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
Novartis Weighs Sale or Spinoff of Generic Drug Unit Sandoz |
Swiss drug giant’s review of generics business comes as it grapples with falling prices for copy-cat medicines |
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| 2021-10-26 05:30:00 |
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SolarWinds Hackers Target Another Weak Point in Tech Supply Chain |
Firms that resell or manage cloud services are springboards for bigger attacks |
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| 2021-10-26 05:30:00 |
Property Report |
3-D Printed Houses Are Sprouting Near Austin as Demand for Homes Grows |
Project would be biggest 3-D printed housing development in U.S. |
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| 2021-10-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
Google Poised to Ride Hot Ad Market to a Record Quarter |
Search giant’s revenue growth projected to be highest in 14 years |
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| 2021-10-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for Young Children to Be Reviewed by FDA Advisers |
Vaccine experts are expected to give a recommendation on whether the FDA should broaden use of the shot to children ages 5 to 11 years |
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| 2021-10-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Banks’ Debt Sales Are Driving the Corporate Bond Market |
Financial institutions account for more than one-third of all the investment-grade debt issued this year |
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| 2021-10-26 03:14:00 |
Business |
Casino Operator Crown Resorts Engaged in Illegal Behavior, Report Finds |
Crown allowed to keep casino in Australian state of Victoria, but a government-appointed special manager to oversee operations |
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| 2021-10-26 02:29:00 |
Markets |
UBS Third-Quarter Earnings Driven Higher by Fees From Wealthy Clients |
Profit for UBS’s investment bank rose 32% |
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| 2021-10-25 20:47:00 |
Business |
Dave Chappelle Addresses ‘The Closer’ Controversy During Stand-Up Show |
Comedian stands by comments, agrees to meet with transgender employees at Netflix and says he will self-distribute his new documentary |
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| 2021-10-25 20:19:00 |
A-hed |
Are There Enough Strawberries in a Kellogg’s Strawberry Pop-Tart? A Court Might Decide |
Lawsuit asks for $5 million in relief, claiming the toaster pastries actually contain more pears and apples; ‘non-strawberry fruit ingredients’ |
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| 2021-10-25 19:24:00 |
Opinion |
A Fake Story Joe Biden Can’t Stop Telling |
Now he’s swearing it’s true. |
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| 2021-10-25 19:21:00 |
Markets |
Facebook Goes Fishing for Likes From Wall Street |
The social-media company’s share slump makes it look like decent value, at least by comparison |
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| 2021-10-25 18:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Democrats’ Wealth-Tax Mirage |
Their last fiscal resort is taxing unrealized capital gains of ‘billionaires.’ |
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| 2021-10-25 18:51:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Treasury Creates New Post Focused on Racial Equity |
Secretary Janet Yellen says appointment would help department address pre-pandemic economic inequalities |
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| 2021-10-25 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Tesla Is Worth $1 Trillion |
With does the successful electric-car maker still need taxpayer subsidies? |
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| 2021-10-25 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s New Jersey Election Jitters |
As the Governor’s race tightens, the President makes an appearance. |
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| 2021-10-25 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Blinken Seems Intent on Sparking a Crisis Over Jerusalem |
The State Department wants to open a consulate to the Palestinians there despite Israel’s objections. |
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| 2021-10-25 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Bicyclists Usurp New York’s Sidewalks |
Elderly members of my synagogue worry a walk to the grocery store might land them in the emergency room. |
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| 2021-10-25 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Turrialba Makes, the World Series Takes |
The small Costa Rica town houses the only factory for major-league baseballs. |
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| 2021-10-25 18:16:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Watching Darkness Fall’ Review: Our Men in Europe |
As fascism rose in the 1930s, it was reviled, embraced or misunderstood by U.S. ambassadors in Berlin, Moscow, London, Paris and Rome. |
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| 2021-10-25 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
In Europe, Confusion Reigns About the U.S. |
America’s pivot to Asia has stirred the most significant misunderstanding. |
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| 2021-10-25 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Who’s Afraid of Donald Trump? |
In Virginia, Terry McAuliffe backs claim of a stolen election—for Stacey Abrams. |
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| 2021-10-25 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Leonard Leo on Constitutional Originalism |
‘We seek a society that upholds human dignity and individual freedom.’ |
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| 2021-10-25 17:43:00 |
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Silver Lake Heads Back to Market As Tech Fundraising Swells |
Investors say they expect the new fund to target at least as much as the $20 billion flagship fund the tech-focused private-equity firm announced in January |
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| 2021-10-25 17:34:00 |
Politics |
Afghan Refugees Can Be Sponsored by Private Citizens Under New Program |
State Department will screen applicants as huge backlog overwhelms resettlement agencies |
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| 2021-10-25 17:27:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Negotiate Tax, Healthcare Provisions as Biden Seeks Deal This Week |
Party seeks legislative framework before Glasgow climate summit and to win support for separate infrastructure package |
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| 2021-10-25 17:08:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy Judge Declines to Pause Talc Litigation Against Johnson & Johnson |
But LTL Management, a J&J subsidiary, will get another chance to stop litigation against its parent company in early November |
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| 2021-10-25 16:58:00 |
CFO Journal |
Comscore Names New CFO as It Looks to Boost Revenue |
Jon Carpenter is set to join the company from privately held Publishers Clearing House next month |
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| 2021-10-25 16:50:00 |
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Judge Keeps November Hearing Date to Finalize Puerto Rico’s Restructuring Plan |
Oversight board doubts it can agree to proposed amendments to failed legislation |
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| 2021-10-25 16:49:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Pursues Private Space Station |
The venture follows plans for new, company-operated outposts from Nanoracks, Axiom Space |
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| 2021-10-25 16:38:00 |
Markets |
Mastercard Partners With Bakkt to Bring Cryptocurrency Payments to the Masses |
Banks will be able to issue debit or credit cards that let people pay with bitcoin and earn cryptocurrency as rewards |
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| 2021-10-25 16:24:00 |
Markets |
Equitable Chairman Departs Over Communications That Didn’t Meet Standards |
The financial firm and its fund unit say they won’t comment further on Ramon de Oliveira’s resignation |
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| 2021-10-25 16:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ by the War on Drugs Review: A Rock Group Breaks Loose |
Tinged with hope, the band’s new album is about change and acceptance, and might be its best record yet. |
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| 2021-10-25 16:04:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency Company Snared in SEC Dragnet Sues Regulator |
Terraform Labs says federal subpoenas embarrassed firm, broke agency rules |
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| 2021-10-25 15:57:00 |
U.S. |
El Chapo Lawyer Seeks New Trial Over Alleged Jury Misconduct |
A Vice news article quoted an anonymous juror who said many jurors followed the news during the trial and then lied to the judge about it |
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| 2021-10-25 15:53:00 |
Life & Work |
U.S. Reopening of Borders to International Travelers: What to Know About the Rules |
Children under 18 are exempt from vaccination requirements, and unvaccinated travelers will face stricter testing protocols |
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| 2021-10-25 15:03:00 |
World |
Russian Military Drills Near Afghan Border Deliver Warning to Extremists |
Moscow and Russia’s Central Asian neighbors signal an intention to prevent terrorism, ethnic tensions from spilling into their backyard |
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| 2021-10-25 15:03:00 |
Economy |
Taxing Billionaires to Pay for Biden’s Agenda: What to Know About the Democrats’ Plan |
Democrats are racing to finish writing a new tax on billionaires’ unrealized capital gains |
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| 2021-10-25 14:55:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Exempt Certain Foreign Air Travelers From Covid-19 Vaccine Rules |
Children, people from countries with low vaccine supplies to be exempt from vaccination requirements, Biden administration says |
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| 2021-10-25 14:19:00 |
World |
Rich Nations Lag Behind in Meeting $100 Billion Climate-Funding Pledge in Blow to COP26 |
A report for U.N. climate summit in Glasgow projects that wealthy nations won’t hit finance pledge for developing nations until 2023 |
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| 2021-10-25 13:54:00 |
Life & Work |
The Easiest Way to Look Put-Together: Dress in One Color Head-to-Toe |
Single-hue outfits in shades like pink, emerald and subdued sandy beige are populating runways and city sidewalks alike. How to skillfully (and un-creepily) assemble a monochrome look. |
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| 2021-10-25 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
GOP Has a Chance at More Than Election Victory |
It could break America’s political stalemate by looking forward not back to Trump or Reagan. |
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| 2021-10-25 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
The Democrats’ Tax Plan Would Sink Real Estate |
We’ve seen it before. The 1986 reform led to the savings-and-loan crisis and the 1990-91 recession. |
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| 2021-10-25 13:34:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Calls for New Tech Laws in Europe |
Ex-staffer tells lawmakers that social-media platforms should have to disclose actions to combat misinformation and hate speech |
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| 2021-10-25 13:06:00 |
Tech |
Google Built the Pixel 6 Camera to Better Portray People With Darker Skin Tones. Does It? |
The new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro claim to have the ‘world’s most inclusive camera.’ Here’s how it stacks up against Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and Apple’s iPhone 13 Mini |
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| 2021-10-25 13:00:00 |
Markets |
AmEx Gets Younger, More Blue Collar |
American Express reported jumps in spending among Gen Z and millennial consumers and small businesses, helping it defy the recent doubts about cards |
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| 2021-10-25 12:57:00 |
Finance |
Co-Head of Blackstone's Hedge-Fund Business to Leave Firm, Officials Say |
With John McCormick stepping down, Joseph Dowling to be sole head of Blackstone Alternative Asset Management |
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| 2021-10-25 12:34:00 |
World |
First Yazidi Genocide Trial Ends In Conviction of German ISIS Member |
Court in Munich gives woman 10 year sentence for crimes against humanity in abuse and death of girl |
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| 2021-10-25 12:15:00 |
Opinion |
What Taiwan Deserves and Beijing Precludes |
Recognition of Taiwanese independence might well be viewed as a casus belli by the Chinese. |
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| 2021-10-25 12:14:00 |
Opinion |
India Bets Big on Free-Market Reform |
Privatizing Air India is only the latest step. |
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| 2021-10-25 12:11:00 |
Opinion |
Universities’ Gain Is Students’ Loss in College-Loan Racket |
University presidents apparently took Lending 101 from subprime-mortgage bankers. |
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| 2021-10-25 12:00:00 |
Tech |
New Apple AirPods Review: Great Sound, if They Stay in Your Ears |
The third-generation AirPods feature better sound, battery life and water resistance, but have a different shape that might not fit your ears |
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| 2021-10-25 11:45:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Pinches Restaurants, but Customers Seem Willing to Split the Check |
Casual-dining stocks such as Brinker International are logging a major hit to profits from food and labor costs but should be able to pass more of it through in the future |
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| 2021-10-25 11:45:00 |
National Security |
State Department to Form New Cyber Office to Face Proliferating Global Challenges |
Changes are part of Biden administration’s treatment of cybersecurity as a critical national security issue |
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| 2021-10-25 11:41:00 |
CMO Today |
CVS Health Launches $25 Million Ad Campaign Focused on ‘Healthy’ |
The campaign is meant to drive awareness of the company’s role in peoples’ lives as they take steps toward being healthier and use more digital tools to do so |
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| 2021-10-25 11:28:00 |
Markets |
Evergrande Doesn’t Cloud HSBC’s Sunny Forecast |
Buyback shows bank’s confidence that it will capture Asian growth and be insulated from any Evergrande default and wider real-estate fallout |
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| 2021-10-25 09:36:00 |
Business |
Volvo IPO Prices Lower Than Expected Despite Ambitious EV Plans |
Pricing shows old auto is no match for valuations enjoyed by Tesla and other pure electric-vehicle players |
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| 2021-10-25 09:34:00 |
Markets |
Pinterest, Bakkt, Tesla, Facebook: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Pinterest shares slumped after PayPal said it isn’t pursuing a deal for the social-media company |
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| 2021-10-25 09:22:00 |
Business |
Former ESPN Reporter Allison Williams Who Left Over Vaccine Mandate Joins The Daily Wire |
Williams to host a sports series available to subscribers of conservative news site |
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| 2021-10-25 09:16:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Look Backward Poses Peril for GOP |
Focus on 2020 election grievance rather than themes worrying voters risks losing crucial independents and moderate Democrats |
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| 2021-10-25 09:14:00 |
Business |
Hertz Orders 100,000 Teslas, Part of Plan to Electrify Fleet |
Car-rental firm, recently emerged from bankruptcy under new ownership, orders vehicles by the end of 2022 |
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| 2021-10-25 09:11:00 |
CFO Journal |
CommScope Names Kyle Lorentzen as Chief Financial Officer |
Lorentzen to become finance chief of network connectivity company effective Nov. 1 |
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| 2021-10-25 09:01:00 |
Politics |
Federal Judges Would Face Tougher Stock-Trading Rules Under Bipartisan Bill |
House hearings set; planned actions follow Wall Street Journal reports on financial conflicts in the judiciary |
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| 2021-10-25 08:32:00 |
My Monday Morning |
Katie Couric on Matt Lauer, Her Media Diet and Writing Her New Memoir |
“It was important for me to shine a lens on myself and to be introspective about my own mistakes,” says Couric of her provocative memoir, “Going There.” |
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| 2021-10-25 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Natural-Gas Sticker Shock Is Coming to Your Dinner Table and Commute |
Expensive natural gas is having all sorts of cascading effects, some of which may only show up next year |
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| 2021-10-25 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Charlottesville Trial Aims to Show ‘Unite the Right’ Organizers Planned Violence |
Leaders of the white-supremacy movement say they were exercising protected free speech and didn’t commit violence themselves |
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| 2021-10-25 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Young People Say Disconnect Keeps Them From Church |
Half of people between 13 and 25 surveyed by a nonprofit said they felt out of sync with their houses of worship on race, gender, immigration and more |
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| 2021-10-25 07:53:00 |
World |
Australia Considers New Privacy Rules to Protect Children on Social Media |
Proposed regulations could make it illegal for social-media platforms such as Facebook to direct children to harmful content |
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| 2021-10-25 07:16:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Says Work on Some Residential Projects Has Resumed |
Developer posted photographs showing workers on the job in cities including Shenzhen, Dongguan and Zhongshan |
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| 2021-10-25 07:00:00 |
Health |
Mark Cuban-Owned Company Launches Pharmacy-Benefit Manager |
An employer group is also starting a company to manage prescription-drug benefits as frustration mounts with the PBMs hired to control spending |
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| 2021-10-25 07:00:00 |
Politics |
House Republicans Call for Tougher Controls to Keep U.S. Tech From China |
In a letter to Commerce Secretary Raimondo, the GOP lawmakers urge action to protect semiconductors, aviation and emerging technologies |
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| 2021-10-25 06:40:00 |
Tech |
Tesla Supplier Shows Off More Powerful Battery |
Panasonic looks to sell new product to U.S. EV maker |
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| 2021-10-25 06:16:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Creep Up Ahead of Tech Earnings |
Facebook is expected to post slower sales growth after markets close |
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| 2021-10-25 06:00:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
Buyout Firms Set Record for Loading Companies With Debt to Pay Themselves |
Private-equity firms have borrowed over $58 billion this year for dividend recapitalizations, loans that fatten managers’ wallets but saddle portfolio companies with debt |
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| 2021-10-25 05:49:00 |
Business |
Supply-Chain Disruptions Encourage Rio Tinto to Mine Its Own Sludge for Critical Minerals |
Miner aims to recover key materials including rhenium at its Kennecott copper mine in the U.S. |
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| 2021-10-25 05:33:00 |
World |
Amnesty International Exits Hong Kong, Citing National Security Law |
Human-rights group says authorities’ crackdown on dissent makes maintaining operations in city unworkable |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Covid-19 Battle Turns a Corner as Borders Open to Foreign Travelers |
Crowded planes, eased mask mandates in San Francisco and jammed pumpkin patches |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
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Francisco Partners Targets $2 Billion for New Fund Focused on Smaller Tech Deals |
The fund would be over 33% larger than its predecessor if it reaches its goal |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Prepare for Propane Sticker Shock |
Exports have drained domestic supply ahead of heating season and prices have surged |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
Facebook Expected to Post Slower Sales Growth With Apple Privacy Policy |
Social-media company’s ad sales on track for record, even as global supply-chain shortages crimp ad spending |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Plump Salaries, Perks to Land Elusive New Employees |
Amid the ‘Great Resignation,’ companies have to offer compensation that stands out in order to draw new workers—and hold on to the ones they have |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Prepares to Taper Stimulus Amid More Doubts on Inflation |
Broadening price pressures could test Chairman Jerome Powell’s ‘transitory’ hypothesis |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
Shoppers Find Discounts Are in Short Supply This Holiday Season |
Retailers say fewer markdowns are product of bottlenecks, inflation and their own efforts to rein in deals |
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| 2021-10-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Youth-Focused Digital Platform FaZe Clan Nears $1 Billion SPAC Deal to Go Public |
Backed by the singer Pitbull and other entertainment and sports celebrities, FaZe Clan targets Gen Z and millennial consumers |
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| 2021-10-25 04:25:00 |
World |
Sudanese Prime Minister Detained in Apparent Military Coup |
Tensions between the country’s civilian and military leaders have been escalating amid spiraling economic crisis |
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| 2021-10-25 03:54:00 |
NewsPlus |
PayPal Says Not Pursuing Acquisition of Pinterest |
The Wall Street Journal and other media last week reported that the two California-based companies were in early stage talks for a deal |
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| 2021-10-25 03:00:00 |
Tech |
SolarWinds Hackers Continue to Hit Technology Companies, Says Microsoft |
Russia-linked group has stepped up attacks, cybersecurity experts say |
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| 2021-10-25 02:25:00 |
World |
Australia Backs $1.6 Billion Buy of Pacific Mobile Networks |
Deal is latest effort to own telecommunications infrastructure in region where China is seeking influence |
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| 2021-10-25 01:18:00 |
Markets |
HSBC Says It Will Buy Back $2 Billion in Stock as Profit Jumps |
Bank reduced provisions for bad loans by $659 million during the third quarter |
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| 2021-10-24 23:03:00 |
Markets |
Xi’s ‘Common Prosperity’ in Theory and Practice |
Newly released remarks warn about the dangers of ‘welfarism’ and government dependence |
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| 2021-10-24 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
A Banking Regulator Who Hates Banks |
The left wants everyone to ignore what Saule Omarova believes. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
BlackRock’s Wish Is Your Command |
The lords of finance now want the SEC to coerce even private companies with their ESG agenda. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
The Election for Pennsylvania’s High Court |
The court that roiled the 2020 campaign will get a new Justice on Nov. 2. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
A Judge for First Principles |
An award named for Justice Thomas goes to Judge Silberman. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
It’s Madness to Quarantine Schoolchildren |
The CDC’s policies hinder learning and provide no meaningful reduction in Covid-19 transmission. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
The U.N. Should Open Its Door to Democratic Taiwan |
Expelled 50 years ago to make room for the Beijing government, today it deserves full recognition. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Melting Pot and the Barber’s Chair |
I’ve been getting my haircut in the same place since I was a kid, but the scissors have been passed more than once. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Who Funds Violent Latin American Politics? |
Extradition of two former Venezuelan operatives could unlock the answer. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Crypto Is Shedding Its Tether |
John Law issued bank notes willy-nilly. Are stablecoin issuers doing the same? |
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| 2021-10-24 18:10:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Chancellor’ Review: An Ode to Angela Merkel |
Ms. Merkel’s admirers think of her as Europe’s moral center. Her record is more complex. |
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| 2021-10-24 18:01:00 |
Deals |
Sibanye-Stillwater Nears $1 Billion Deal to Acquire Brazil Nickel and Copper Projects |
Global miners are racing to secure stocks of key metals used in electric-car batteries |
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| 2021-10-24 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Central Banks, GDP, Consumer Spending |
A reading on third-quarter U.S. economic growth is among a raft of data expected in the coming days |
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| 2021-10-24 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
Solar and Wind Force Poverty on Africa |
Letting us use reliable energy doesn’t mean a climate disaster. |
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| 2021-10-24 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Politicize the Fed, Reappoint Chairman Jerome Powell |
Lael Brainard should get the nod in four years and be made vice chairman for supervision now. |
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| 2021-10-24 14:01:00 |
World |
Colombia Captures Drug-Trafficking Kingpin ‘Otoniel’ Wanted by U.S. |
Country’s president says seizure of warlord rivals police slaying of Medellín cartel chief Pablo Escobar |
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| 2021-10-24 13:58:00 |
Opinion |
What If I Already Pay My Fair Share in Tax? |
Half my income is enough—but not for President Biden. |
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| 2021-10-24 13:57:00 |
Opinion |
What Colin Powell Knew About City College |
CCNY and the rest of CUNY are an unparalleled engine of social mobility. |
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| 2021-10-24 13:56:00 |
Opinion |
Doctors and Patients Should Decide Together |
Retreat and paternalism aren’t the only options for physicians. |
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| 2021-10-24 13:26:00 |
Politics |
Tax on Billionaires’ Unrealized Gains Will Likely Be in Budget Package, Democrats Say |
The proposal, which would likely affect fewer than 1,000 of the wealthiest U.S. taxpayers, would help pay for Biden’s social policy and climate legislation |
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| 2021-10-24 13:01:00 |
Books & Arts |
A Divisive Building’s Unifying Revamp |
The expanded and renovated Martin Building at the Denver Art Museum has been thoughtfully retouched by architects sensitive to the style of its original designer, Gio Ponti. |
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| 2021-10-24 13:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
Unwelcome Add-Ons to a Grand Collection |
The Denver Art Museum’s collection is world-class, but changing priorities in its redesign intrude on, rather than elevate, the works on view. |
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| 2021-10-24 12:10:00 |
World |
Turkey’s Erdogan Threatens to Expel 10 Western Ambassadors, Including U.S. Envoy |
The diplomats had recently called for the release of a Turkish philanthropist who has been jailed since 2017 |
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| 2021-10-24 12:07:00 |
Markets |
Talks Collapse Over Sale of Troubled Italian Bank Monte dei Paschi |
End of negotiations between Italy’s government and UniCredit leaves little time to find a solution for the lender |
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| 2021-10-24 11:13:00 |
Life & Work |
10 Podcasts for Older Adults That Promise to Entertain—and Enlighten |
From retirement wisdom to movies to revisiting the past, these podcasts speak to issues of particular interest to those of a certain age |
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| 2021-10-24 11:00:00 |
Business |
Millions of Workers Stay Home to Watch Young Children as Daycares Struggle |
The fallout from more than 100,000 missing child-care workers is stymieing company efforts to hire and sidelining some women’s careers |
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| 2021-10-24 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Sets Back China’s Plans to Rebalance Its Economy |
Pandemic-era boom in demand for Chinese goods boosted exports but made the country even more reliant on trade |
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| 2021-10-24 10:00:00 |
Business |
Gambling Ads Become the New Normal for American Sports |
Some regulators and industry watchdogs express concern, while sports-betting companies say advertising is done responsibly |
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| 2021-10-24 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin ETF’s Success Could Come at Fundholders’ Expense |
The first exchange-traded fund based on bitcoin futures is rolling up assets, but traders say the ProShares fund’s structure makes it a sitting duck for ‘front-running’ |
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| 2021-10-24 09:00:00 |
Business |
Gender-Neutral Toys for Children Gain Ground |
California law looks to remove gender from toy marketing; new research into children’s play sheds light on gender biases |
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| 2021-10-24 08:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden Pares Back Policy Goals in Search of a Deal |
Eager for an agreement by the end of October, the president has been willing to compromise on key planks of his domestic agenda |
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| 2021-10-24 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Larry David, Style Icon? How His Boring-Dad Look Got Trendy |
The ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star’s recent appearance at a New York Fashion Week show and an HBO collaboration with the streetwear emporium Kith have positioned the normcore hero closer to the glittery fashion world. |
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| 2021-10-24 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Home Prices Rise, and Single People Are Running Out of Houses to Buy |
With mortgage rates remaining low, plenty of singles are seeking homes. But the supply of entry-level housing is near a five-decade low. |
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| 2021-10-24 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Shippers Find New Supply-Chain Hurdles at Alternate Ports |
Shortages of trucking, rail and warehouse capacity at alternative gateways cause headaches for importers seeking to avoid the logjam at the Southern California ports |
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| 2021-10-24 07:00:00 |
Finance |
ESG Gains Could Buy Better Terms in Insurance Program |
Marsh McLennan and others seek to push clients for stronger climate-change disclosures and representations |
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| 2021-10-24 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Energy-Stock Surge Leaves Climate-Focused Investors Behind |
Price gains are testing investors who long avoided shares of fossil-fuel producers but are now missing out on the year’s top trade |
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| 2021-10-24 05:30:00 |
Business |
U.S. Companies Bet Shoppers Will Keep Paying Higher Prices |
P&G, Nestlé, Chipotle say price increases haven’t turned customers away, and they expect that to continue even as inflationary pressures mount |
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| 2021-10-24 05:30:00 |
Business |
Rhode Island Set to Be First State to Pilot Safe-Injection Sites for Drug Users |
Sites for users of fentanyl, other drugs would test strategy of harm reduction over criminalization |
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| 2021-10-24 01:20:00 |
National Security |
Qatar Voices Frustration Over U.S. Response to Request to Buy Drones |
Qatar, a big U.S. weapons buyer, has been seeking U.S. approval of a deal for armed Predator drones for more than a year |
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| 2021-10-23 13:32:00 |
Business |
Trump’s Social-Media Platform Joins Crowded Conservative Media Field |
The former president’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has been closely involved in creation of new company |
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| 2021-10-23 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
A Hundred Years of Listening to Baseball |
Technology has changed since the World Series was first broadcast in 1921, but the game and radio remain a perfect match |
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| 2021-10-23 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Digital Etiquette Is Changing. Here Are 7 Ways to Stay Up to Date. |
Is your email style or wariness of QR codes making you seem older than your years? These tips will keep you from coming across like a digital dinosaur. |
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| 2021-10-23 10:22:00 |
World |
China Plans Property-Tax Trials as It Targets Speculation |
Beijing, in the midst of reshaping its real-estate market, says it will launch a five-year property-tax pilot program |
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| 2021-10-23 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Supercar Makers Skid Into EV Era |
Lamborghini has grown rapidly in recent years, but now needs to confront battery technology and more competition from Ferrari |
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| 2021-10-23 10:00:00 |
Markets |
The U.S. Is Turning Green. What Will This Climate Plan Cost and Who Will Pay? |
Washington and the private sector are expected to pledge to spend trillions of dollars to reduce carbon emissions |
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| 2021-10-23 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
When Teens Question Their Gender, Social Media Can Provide Support—and Pressure |
Teens exploring gender and sexual identity often seek safe spaces on platforms such as Discord, but some walk away feeling more confused |
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| 2021-10-23 05:30:00 |
Hedge Funds |
As Hedge Funds Endure Rocky Year, Private-Company Bets Ease the Pain |
Soaring valuations and a hot U.S. IPO market have boosted private wagers, helping to offset poor performance in public markets |
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| 2021-10-23 05:30:00 |
Economy |
High Inflation Creates Tax Winners and Losers. What Are You? |
While take-home pay could climb for many in January, some taxpayers will feel the pinch of tax provisions that don’t change as prices rise |
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| 2021-10-23 04:56:00 |
World |
Saudi Arabia Pledges ‘Net Zero’ Carbon Emissions by 2060 |
Ahead of COP26 climate talks, world’s top oil exporter joins China and Russia in setting 2060 target |
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| 2021-10-22 20:48:00 |
Business |
ABC Says It Fired ‘GMA’ Producer After Investigating Sexual-Assault Allegations |
Network filed motion to dismiss suit claiming it didn’t properly handle claim against producer Michael Corn; Corn denies allegations and also moved to dismiss suit |
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| 2021-10-22 20:05:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Honeywell Expects to Pay at Least $160 Million to Resolve Bribery Probes in U.S., Brazil |
The aerospace and industrial conglomerate first disclosed the probes in 2019 |
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| 2021-10-22 19:08:00 |
World |
Haiti Overwhelmed by Wave of Kidnappings |
The 17 kidnapped missionaries are the latest group hit by gangs; rich, poor, locals and foreigners are all targets |
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| 2021-10-22 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Confusing Mr. Biden |
The President’s town hall performance is cause for concern. |
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| 2021-10-22 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Dodging the Constitution for a Global Tax |
Treasury plans to adopt a new treaty without a proper Senate vote. |
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| 2021-10-22 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Smearing South Dakota |
The state has attracted financial services. The horror. The horror. |
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| 2021-10-22 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Cleaning Up the United Auto Workers |
A union referendum follows a series of corruption scandals. |
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| 2021-10-22 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Is the Public School System Constitutional? |
Education consists mostly in speech, and parents have a right under the First Amendment to exercise authority over what their children hear. |
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| 2021-10-22 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Fatherhood Crept Up on Me |
Only after I accepted that it wasn’t going to happen was I able to appreciate what it means. |
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| 2021-10-22 18:37:00 |
Business |
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Former Pfizer Scientist Says Theranos Used Pharma Logo Without Permission |
Doctor who vetted blood-testing technology decided against Pfizer partnership with the startup despite Theranos’s later claims |
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| 2021-10-22 18:26:00 |
Markets |
Procter & Gamble, Zillow, WeWork: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-10-22 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation Is the Mother of Big Political Change |
Remember the 1970s. Neither Democrats nor Republicans could sit out the demand for reform. |
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| 2021-10-22 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
‘A Good Guy With a Gatorade’ |
This Marine Corps veteran never stopped serving. |
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| 2021-10-22 17:52:00 |
Life & Work |
Bottega Veneta Mounts a Buzzy Fashion Show in Detroit—But Why? |
The Italian luxury brand, helmed by creative director Daniel Lee, debarked to Michigan of all places to show its spring collection |
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| 2021-10-22 17:38:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Agrees to Quick Consideration of Texas Abortion Law |
Court leaves state law in place for now; it will hear oral arguments on Nov. 1 |
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| 2021-10-22 17:15:00 |
World |
U.S., Allies Try to Move Beyond Disputes Over Afghanistan, Submarine Contract |
NATO defense ministers focus on Russia and future threats, not the messy Afghanistan pullout or the Australian submarine deal |
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| 2021-10-22 16:58:00 |
Books & Arts |
Showing That Life Is More Than a Game |
The lighthearted subject of Jean-Siméon Chardin’s‘The House of Cards (Portrait of Jean-Alexandre Le Noir)’ belies the true solemnity of the work. |
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| 2021-10-22 16:55:00 |
U.S. |
Lev Parnas, Rudy Giuliani Associate, Convicted of Campaign-Finance Charges |
A jury found him guilty of conspiring to funnel foreign money into U.S. elections |
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| 2021-10-22 16:50:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Launches More Investigations Into Biden Administration’s Afghanistan Withdrawal |
Inspectors general from Homeland Security, State, Pentagon, Health and Human Services, and USAID are examining American pullout and evacuation |
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| 2021-10-22 16:37:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Awards One-Time Bonuses to Executives David Solomon, John Waldron |
Bank grants restricted stock awards and cites ‘the rapidly increasing war for talent’ |
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| 2021-10-22 16:35:00 |
U.S. |
Border Patrol Makes About 1.66 Million Arrests at Southern Border in 2021 Fiscal Year |
Number marks highest annual arrest total ever recorded |
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| 2021-10-22 16:14:00 |
World |
White House, Clarifying Biden Remark, Says Taiwan Policy Hasn’t Changed |
The president, asked if the U.S. would come to Taiwan’s defense if China attacked, had said: "Yes, we have a commitment to do that” |
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| 2021-10-22 15:59:00 |
Opinion |
Will the Sun Ever Set on Anti-Semitism? |
An organization behind the Green New Deal pulls out of a rally because it included Jewish groups. |
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| 2021-10-22 15:58:00 |
Opinion |
Meet Curtis Sliwa—a Big Apple Republican in a Red Beret |
How can he get elected mayor in a city that’s 7 to 1 Democratic? ‘I think it’s 8 to 1,’ he corrects. |
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| 2021-10-22 15:54:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC’s Peirce Criticizes Conditions Placed on Credit Suisse as Part of Waiver |
The waiver allows the bank’s investment adviser affiliates to keep doing business following an SEC settlement, but the official says some requirements could be harmful |
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| 2021-10-22 15:54:00 |
World |
Brazil Markets Hit by Worries About Government Spending |
President Jair Bolsonaro wants to break spending cap to fund antipoverty program |
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| 2021-10-22 15:41:00 |
Business |
White Slip-Ons Are In, Thanks to ‘Squid Game.’ That’s Good News for Vans. |
Footwear brand’s parent gets a revenue bump from popularity of classic sneakers |
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| 2021-10-22 15:27:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Tackle Tax and Healthcare Snags in $2 Trillion Bill |
President Biden meets with top lawmakers to try to work through remaining disagreements |
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| 2021-10-22 15:11:00 |
Tech |
Google Charges More Than Twice Its Rivals in Ad Deals, Unredacted Suit Says |
According to the suit by state attorneys general, one senior Google employee said the ‘analogy would be if Goldman or Citibank owned the NYSE’ |
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| 2021-10-22 15:09:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Budget Deficit Ends Fiscal Year Short of Previous Year’s Record |
Treasury says budget shortfall was $2.8 trillion in second year of Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-10-22 15:06:00 |
Opinion |
Tarring School Vouchers With the Segregationist Brush |
Virginia lawmakers of differing views on integration united behind school choice to outmaneuver ‘Massive Resistance’ hard-liners. |
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| 2021-10-22 15:04:00 |
Opinion |
Middle East Peace Doesn’t Run Through Oslo |
The Palestinian goal isn’t statehood but the destruction of Israel. |
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| 2021-10-22 15:02:00 |
Opinion |
We’ll Miss the Volunteer Ladies When They’re Gone |
Who’s going to take the time or make the effort to do for others? |
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| 2021-10-22 14:06:00 |
Life & Work |
The Great Champagne Drought of 2021—Potentially |
Empty shelves and rationing at wine stores, containers bottlenecked at ports: As the wine industry faces the same supply-chain issues plaguing so many other sectors, experts weigh in on what consumers can expect this holiday season. |
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| 2021-10-22 13:48:00 |
Economy |
Powell Says Supply-Side Constraints Have Worsened, Creating More Inflation Risk |
Central bank is on track to conclude asset-purchase stimulus program by mid-2022 |
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| 2021-10-22 13:24:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
A fresh look at Oscar Wilde, the nature of xenophobia, a life in movies, a lost novel from Simone de Beauvoir and more. |
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| 2021-10-22 12:24:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Ericsson Accused of Breaching Bribery Settlement With Justice Department |
U.S. prosecutors informed telecom company that it failed to provide certain documents and factual information in relation to the 2019 agreement, Ericsson said |
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| 2021-10-22 12:13:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Oscar Wilde’ Review: Portrait of the Artist in Full |
Neither martyr nor cynic: A biographer searches for the man beyond the myth. |
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| 2021-10-22 12:09:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Inseparable’ Review: A Lost Story of Youth From Simone de Beauvoir |
After ‘The Second Sex,’ de Beauvoir turned to fiction to articulate the wellsprings of her thought—and enshrine the memory of an early love. |
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| 2021-10-22 12:09:00 |
Markets |
DWAC, the Trump Social-Media SPAC, Surges: What to Know |
The firm is promoting itself as having a large market opportunity in presenting an alternative to what it views as the liberal-minded media establishment |
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| 2021-10-22 12:05:00 |
Logistics Report |
LaserShip Names Home Depot Supply-Chain Executive as CEO |
Mark Holifield will lead the parcel operator after overseeing an overhaul of retailer Home Depot’s distribution network amid growing e-commerce demand |
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| 2021-10-22 11:59:00 |
Markets |
Services Are Yet Another Snag for Oil and Gas |
Drillers, whose discipline is leading to a tight oil market, are in turn facing a tight equipment market. Schlumberger, Halliburton and Baker Hughes are set to benefit. |
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| 2021-10-22 11:54:00 |
Tech |
Tablet Computers and 8 Other Pieces of Tech That Date You |
From wired headphones to wooden rowing machines, gear can leave you looking seriously behind the times. Here, nine items due for extinction—and great upgrades to try instead. |
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| 2021-10-22 11:36:00 |
Business |
Ahead of COP26, Saudi Arabia Resists Calls to Cut Oil Investment |
The kingdom is pushing fellow producers to line up against calls for cutting investment in new oil and gas development |
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| 2021-10-22 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Why Your Adviser Might Start Talking Up Bitcoin |
The advent of bitcoin-related ETFs makes it easier for financial professionals to help you add crypto to your portfolio. It also lets them earn fees on it. |
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| 2021-10-22 10:58:00 |
Politics |
Democrats See Warning Signs for Biden in Tight Virginia Governor’s Race |
They say state likely offers best snapshot of the party’s standing and could set tone for midterm elections next year |
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| 2021-10-22 10:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Of Fear and Strangers’ Review: The Others |
Many of history’s most nightmarish episodes are rooted in humanity’s propensity for hatred of ‘The Other.’ But the root cause remains mysterious. |
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| 2021-10-22 10:00:00 |
Business |
Honeywell’s Formula for Success in China |
Shane Tedjarati spent two decades embedding the U.S.-based aerospace giant and defense contractor in Chinese life; ‘little by little, we had this Chineseness in our bones’ |
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| 2021-10-22 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Boss Laughs All the Way to the Bank |
FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried probably cost himself some money by getting the numbers 420 and 69 into his latest fundraising, but Elon Musk’s example shows that juvenile humor can pay off |
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| 2021-10-22 09:54:00 |
Politics |
Neera Tanden Named as Biden’s New White House Staff Secretary |
Tanden’s nomination to lead White House budget office faced opposition from senators earlier this year |
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| 2021-10-22 09:52:00 |
Books & Arts |
Fiction: Elizabeth Strout’s ‘Oh William!’ |
The heroine of ‘My Name Is Lucy Barton’ returns in a story of trauma and compassion. |
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| 2021-10-22 09:43:00 |
Politics |
Counterintelligence Head Narrows Focus to Five Technologies Critical to U.S. Dominance |
Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology are among the fields the national counterintelligence chief says the U.S. must safeguard from rivals |
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| 2021-10-22 09:43:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Dog of Tithwal’ Review: A Mirror for All Faces |
Saadat Hasan Manto’s stories explored lives at the bottom of the social ladder, with a searing honesty that got him into trouble with censors. |
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| 2021-10-22 09:41:00 |
Books & Arts |
Five Best: Books on Domineering Fathers |
Selected by Nick Davis, the author, most recently, of ‘Competing With Idiots: Herman and Joe Mankiewicz, a Dual Portrait.’ |
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| 2021-10-22 09:28:00 |
Life & Work |
The Business of Being Edgar Allan Poe |
Like many artists and writers today, the author of ‘The Raven’ struggled to make a living in a tough market for creators. |
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| 2021-10-22 09:00:00 |
Business |
Music Publishers Propose Higher Streaming Payments |
The Copyright Royalty Board will determine new rates for songwriters and publishers for streams of their songs |
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| 2021-10-22 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Conservative Appeals Court Is Prime Venue for Biden-Era Litigation |
New Orleans-based federal court already has dealt administration setbacks on immigration, abortion |
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| 2021-10-22 08:52:00 |
Business |
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids Was Safe and 90.7% Effective, Companies Say |
The FDA is expected to soon release its own evaluation of testing data on the shot’s safety and effectiveness in 5- to 11-year-olds, a step toward authorization of use |
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| 2021-10-22 08:47:00 |
Markets |
Trump Social-Media SPAC Poised for Second Day of Huge Gains |
Shares of Digital World Acquisition climb 95% premarket after more than quadrupling Thursday on deal to acquire former president’s Twitter-like app |
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| 2021-10-22 08:31:00 |
World |
Biden Wants to Show World He’s Serious About Cutting Emissions Despite U.S. Congress Pushback |
U.S. administration aims to tout executive actions to curb methane and vehicle emissions as signs of progress toward climate goals |
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| 2021-10-22 08:30:00 |
Business |
At Elizabeth Holmes Trial, Judge Edward Davila Takes Middle Path in His Rulings |
The judge in the Theranos founder’s case has made several decisions that have split the difference between the prosecution and the defense |
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| 2021-10-22 08:28:00 |
Politics |
To Democrats’ Dismay, Not Many Voters Know What Is in $2 Trillion Bill |
Some lawmakers acknowledge stumbles in explaining details of the social policy and climate package, regret focus on price tag |
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| 2021-10-22 08:05:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Are Surviving Nearly All Court Challenges |
With limited exceptions, judges uphold requirements that government workers, public-university students and contractors get shots |
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| 2021-10-22 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Silicon Valley Giants Built an Open Culture. Now Workers are Holding Them to It. |
More internal debates and critiques of technology companies such as Facebook, Google and Apple are spilling out into public view. ‘People feel like their only option is to go externally.’ |
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| 2021-10-22 07:55:00 |
Business |
BTS Drops Sony for Universal |
K-Pop juggernaut agrees to a distribution and marketing deal for the U.S. and other regions |
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| 2021-10-22 07:37:00 |
Business |
Carvana Faces Government Scrutiny and Fines Following Consumer Complaints |
Some buyers report months-long delays getting paperwork and other problems; Carvana says it remains committed to improvement |
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| 2021-10-22 07:17:00 |
Markets |
China’s Biggest Mall Manager Plans Hong Kong Listing |
The unit of Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda was valued at $28 billion in a recent fundraising round |
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| 2021-10-22 07:15:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s Privacy Change Is Hitting Tech and E-Commerce Companies |
Restrictions on user tracking drive up advertising costs and pose a problem for Snap and Facebook, ad execs say |
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| 2021-10-22 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Instacart Needs to Ring Up Grocers in Store |
To compete against the likes of Amazon.com in grocery shopping, Instacart must smartly serve retailers, both in store and out |
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| 2021-10-22 06:37:00 |
Markets |
DWAC, Snap, Intel, Mattel: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Snap shares plunged after its earnings report; Mattel lifted its sales outlook |
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| 2021-10-22 06:36:00 |
Economy |
Supply-Chain Bottlenecks Crimp Global Growth, Boost Inflation |
Europe’s recovery has slowed as factories scramble for parts, but an easing of Covid-19 restrictions has boosted growth in Japan and Australia |
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| 2021-10-22 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Intel Gets the Bad News Out Early |
Early warning of gross margin hit allows chip maker to focus on revival, but questions remain |
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| 2021-10-22 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Tighter Warehouse Space Adds to the Supply-Chain Squeeze |
Availability fell to record lows last quarter, including a 1% vacancy rate in the Los Angeles area, CBRE says |
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| 2021-10-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
What You Can Do About the Rising Cost of Home Insurance |
With lumber prices and other costs soaring, and natural disasters wreaking havoc across the U.S., insurers are boosting home-insurance premiums. But you may be able to spend money now to save money later. |
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| 2021-10-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Natural-Gas Prices Fall From Peak as Warm Autumn Buoys Stockpiles |
Forecasts watched by commodity traders call for temperatures to remain unseasonably high into November |
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| 2021-10-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Bet Inflation Pressures Will Linger |
The 10-year break-even rate suggests that the consumer-price index will rise by an annual average of 2.57% over the next decade, worrying some investors |
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| 2021-10-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Santa Claus Is Coming—But He’ll Skip Some Stores |
Americans have big shopping lists but face emptier shelves and less help this shopping season amid supply-chain and hiring woes |
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| 2021-10-22 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Departure of Intel CFO Follows Pattern: New CEO Taking Charge |
The announcement that George Davis will retire comes about eight months into CEO Patrick Gelsinger’s tenure |
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| 2021-10-22 04:59:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Pause After S&P 500 Hits Record |
Investors await earnings from American Express and Honeywell and purchasing managers surveys |
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| 2021-10-22 01:11:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Makes Overdue Interest Payment on Dollar Bonds, State Media Says |
Chinese real-estate developer sent $83.5 million to the trustee for the dollar bonds, staving off a default |
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| 2021-10-21 23:42:00 |
World |
Global Finance Watchdog Censures Turkey Over Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing |
The Financial Action Task Force adds Turkey to its list of monitored countries, adding to economic turmoil |
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| 2021-10-21 23:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Signals Openness to Ending Filibuster on Some Issues |
Asked during a town hall if he would consider a filibuster carve-out to advance voting legislation, the president said: ‘And maybe more’ |
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| 2021-10-21 22:30:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Issues $100 Billion in Export Licenses to Suppliers of Huawei, SMIC |
Commerce Department data shows that suppliers of the blacklisted Chinese tech companies maintained access to U.S. products including semiconductors |
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| 2021-10-21 21:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Could Use National Guard to Help With Supply Chain Bottlenecks |
President says he will consider such a deployment if logistics problems persist |
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| 2021-10-21 19:31:00 |
Business |
American, Southwest Say Vaccine Mandate Won’t Disrupt Flights |
Some aviation unions have pushed back against the requirement, raising the possibility of service problems during the holiday season |
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| 2021-10-21 18:59:00 |
Markets |
Snap Can Win Social Media’s Squid Game |
While the company’s results might have disappointed investors, its platform could still prove a comparative winner amid a challenging backdrop |
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| 2021-10-21 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Colin Powell’s Great American Journey |
‘I was not going to let bigotry make me a victim instead of a full human being,’ he wrote in 1995. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
North Carolina Republicans Go Wobbly on Medicaid Expansion |
Hungry for a budget deal, GOP lawmakers look set to drop a decade of opposition to one of ObamaCare’s worst features. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
The $10,000 IRS Tax Dragnet |
Treasury wants to snoop on bank accounts to trigger more audits. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:42:00 |
Business |
Chipotle’s Profit More Than Doubles as Chain’s Burritos Get Pricier |
Sales set quarterly record after company raises menu prices to offset higher meat, freight costs |
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| 2021-10-21 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Merrick Garland Gets Schooled |
A father was angry after his daughter was assaulted in school. That’s not terrorism. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:39:00 |
Tech |
Adam Neumann Resurfaces to Celebrate WeWork’s Public Listing |
Ousted former CEO still controls 11% of the company’s shares after exit package |
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| 2021-10-21 18:38:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Confirms Brian Laundrie’s Remains Found in Florida Nature Reserve |
Gabby Petito’s fiancé was a person of interest in her murder case |
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| 2021-10-21 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Legal Gerrymander Flip-Flop |
Democratic lawyers go to court to defend Oregon’s partisan map. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Yellen’s Global Tax Railroad |
She wants to use an OECD pact to coerce Congress to go along. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Distracted Defense Department |
The military should focus on strategic adversaries, not challenges like Covid and climate change. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
The Monetary Bathtub Is Overflowing |
Many economists say inflation is transitory. It will be persistent. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Are Internet Services as Good as Church? |
They open the door to more congregants but provide an attenuated worship experience. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
McAuliffe’s Gift to the GOP |
Win or lose, he has shown the potency of education as an issue. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Opportunity Knocked. They Didn’t Answer |
The stories of ‘The Chocolate Soldier’ and the Superball. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:25:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘A Dog’s World’ Review: When the Pug Joins the Pack |
In a post-human world, dogs might thrive without many of the traits that make them such appealing pets. |
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| 2021-10-21 18:20:00 |
Markets |
Western Digital-Kioxia Deal Talks Stall |
Steady drop in Western Digital’s share price was a factor that cooled merger discussions |
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| 2021-10-21 18:12:00 |
Business |
Whirlpool Doesn’t See Appliance Shortage Ending Soon |
Company cuts sales forecast as costs climb, expects demand for refrigerators and dishwashers to outpace supply well into 2022 |
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| 2021-10-21 17:51:00 |
Markets |
DWAC, the Trump Social-Media SPAC, Quadruples |
Frenzied buying is similar to gains in special-purpose acquisition companies earlier this year |
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| 2021-10-21 17:48:00 |
Politics |
CDC Advisers Back Moderna, J&J Covid-19 Booster Shots |
Panel also supports mixing-and-matching approach; now it is up to the CDC director to sign off on the extra doses |
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| 2021-10-21 17:39:00 |
Economy |
Fed Imposes New Restrictions on Officials’ Investment Activities |
Rules prohibiting trading of individual stocks and bonds, when officials can buy diversified securities follow revelations of active trading last year as the Fed responded to Covid-19 |
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| 2021-10-21 17:31:00 |
World |
European Leaders Urge Caution in EU Clash With Poland |
Germany, France and others fear fast action against Warsaw could backfire and hurt the bloc even more |
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| 2021-10-21 17:28:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Mexican Steelmaker Altos Hornos Explores U.S. Bankruptcy Filing |
Steel conglomerate considers chapter 11 filing after years of losses and chairman’s Pemex bribery settlement |
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| 2021-10-21 17:21:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Invasion’ Review: It Came From Outer Space...Eventually |
Extraterrestrials wreak havoc on Earth in a new Apple TV+ show, but with many characters and a dragging storyline it creeps rather than thrills. |
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| 2021-10-21 17:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The French Dispatch’ Review: Not Worth a Detour |
In Wes Anderson’s latest, an offbeat homage to the New Yorker, humor is scarce and boredom abounds. |
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| 2021-10-21 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ Review: In Need of a Shape-Up |
Keenan Scott II’s ambitious new play with songs and slam poetry, set in and around a barbershop in a gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood, has some striking characters but doesn’t hold together |
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| 2021-10-21 17:15:00 |
Markets |
PayPal Stock Falls After News of Pinterest Talks |
Shares fell 5.9% Thursday on top of a 4.9% drop on Wednesday |
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| 2021-10-21 16:50:00 |
Tech |
Snap’s Stock Plummets as It Blames Apple’s Privacy Changes for Hurting Its Ad Business |
Social-media company posted revenue and user growth in latest quarter but expects growth to slow |
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| 2021-10-21 16:43:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Weigh Tax Alternatives to Fund $2 Trillion Package |
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema objected to any increases in top marginal rates on corporations, individuals or capital gains |
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| 2021-10-21 16:30:00 |
U.S. |
Trial of Rudy Giuliani Associate Lev Parnas Comes to a Close |
Prosecutors, defense lawyers sparred over whether he made illegal political donations, helped funnel foreign money into U.S. elections |
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| 2021-10-21 16:24:00 |
Tech |
Pinterest’s Marketing Allure Drives Suitors’ Interest |
PayPal wants to buy the social-media platform, which offers a coveted female user base and a focus on spurring e-commerce sales |
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| 2021-10-21 16:22:00 |
Opinion |
Now Look Who’s Calling for Family Leave Subsidies |
Maybe Democrats really do have a marketing problem. |
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| 2021-10-21 16:22:00 |
Business |
Google’s Sundar Pichai: Excerpts From a Conversation at the WSJ’s Tech Live Conference |
The Alphabet and Google CEO discusses returning to work, unionization and privacy policies |
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| 2021-10-21 16:18:00 |
World |
Haiti Gang That Kidnapped U.S. Missionaries Threatens to Kill Them |
400 Mawozo gang leader in video threatens to kill kidnapped missionaries if ransom isn’t paid |
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| 2021-10-21 15:53:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home Sales Jumped 7% in September |
Increase in existing-home sales last month followed late-summer drop in mortgage rates |
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| 2021-10-21 15:53:00 |
Life & Work |
For a Better Brownie Recipe, Just Add Eggplant |
Vegetables bring beautiful color, flavor and, above all, moisture to everything from cupcakes to flan. Hit the savory side of the produce aisle to make these delicious desserts. |
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| 2021-10-21 15:21:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland Defends School Board Memo From Republican Criticism |
Republicans accuse Justice Department of trying to silence parents after memo directs FBI to help address rise in violent threats to educators |
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| 2021-10-21 15:15:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Can Deal With Rising Rates |
Alternative asset managers’ upswing could continue even if low rates and surging market values don’t |
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| 2021-10-21 14:51:00 |
Life & Work |
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: A Pickup Built Like a Crossover |
Billed as a Sport Adventure Vehicle and combining an open cargo bed with a comfortable interior, the Santa Cruz is an affordable, versatile, smaller alternative to a standard midsize pickup. And Dan Neil thinks it’s rad. |
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| 2021-10-21 14:35:00 |
Politics |
Why Ex-Trump Aide Steve Bannon Is Back in the Spotlight |
Longtime GOP operative remains an ally of the former president despite having been ousted from the White House staff in 2017 |
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| 2021-10-21 14:02:00 |
Opinion |
Diversity and Exclusion in U.S. Art Museums |
Can you only understand what I am saying if you are the same race, gender and class as me? |
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| 2021-10-21 14:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Segregationist History of School Choice |
The purpose of Virginia’s voucher program was to defend segregation. |
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| 2021-10-21 13:59:00 |
Opinion |
What Can Biden Get Away With Before Courts Step In? |
Being an environmentalist once implied an appropriate humility in our relationship with the rest of creation. |
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| 2021-10-21 13:31:00 |
Markets |
Wireless Carriers Are Winning 5G Customers for the Wrong Reason |
AT&T and Verizon’s heavy promotions lead to booming growth, but value of next-gen networks to users still unclear |
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| 2021-10-21 13:31:00 |
Life & Work |
This Is the Best Way to Visit Yellowstone National Park |
Yellowstone is having the busiest year in its history. To steer clear of the crowds and see the real treasures of the park, grab a kayak and a guide. |
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| 2021-10-21 13:26:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
CFTC Issues Its Largest Whistleblower Award, of Nearly $200 Million |
The regulator initially denied the whistleblower’s application for an award |
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| 2021-10-21 13:23:00 |
World |
India Hits One Billion Covid-19 Vaccines Administered |
The government celebrated the milestone following struggles with the inoculation effort earlier this year |
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| 2021-10-21 13:18:00 |
Markets |
America’s Housing Boom Will Keep Builders and Agents Busy |
There is no more off season any more for housing as builders and buyers make up for lost time |
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| 2021-10-21 13:15:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Is Back Near Record Highs, and a Houston Pension Plan Dives In |
Fund for the city’s firefighters buys $25 million of the cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether, as digital assets attract institutional investors |
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| 2021-10-21 12:36:00 |
Opinion |
Oops, Boris Johnson Told the Truth About Climate |
Voters are still in the dark about what they have to do to cut emissions. Finally a politician is telling them. |
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| 2021-10-21 12:36:00 |
Opinion |
History Is on the Ballot In Virginia |
Critical Race Theory presents a story of the U.S. much like the one I learned growing up in Canada. |
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| 2021-10-21 12:30:00 |
Life & Work |
How This Easy Chicken Kiev Recipe Gets Its Impossibly Crisp Crust |
The secret: instant mashed potato flakes. As the chicken Kiev fries, the breading puffs and crisps while the herb-butter center goes molten. A mustardy potato salad provides a nice, sharp counterpoint. |
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| 2021-10-21 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
What to Know About Renting a Car This Holiday Season |
With rental inventories low, it makes sense to cast a wide net and book early to find good deals |
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| 2021-10-21 11:51:00 |
CMO Today |
IPG Raises Organic Growth Expectations as Pandemic Impacts Improve |
Ad holding company Interpublic Group of Cos. saw organic growth of 15% in the third quarter |
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| 2021-10-21 11:49:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Intelligence Report Sounds New Climate Warning |
National intelligence assessment cites likely cost disputes, Arctic conflict, drought and migration as temperatures rise |
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| 2021-10-21 11:28:00 |
Life & Work |
An Insider’s Travel Guide to Philadelphia—Courtesy of an ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Star and Other Notable Locals |
This historic heavyweight of a city is a booming cultural and culinary destination, too. To help you devise your own first-class field trip, we enlisted expert guidance. |
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| 2021-10-21 10:33:00 |
World |
Xi Jinping Hasn’t Left China in 21 Months, Keeping Diplomacy Virtual |
Chinese leader, his world travels interrupted by pandemic, is expected to remain a face on a screen at global summits |
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| 2021-10-21 10:30:00 |
CMO Today |
VideoAmp Raises $275 Million as It Aims to Accelerate Growth |
The latest round of funding, led by Spruce House Partnership, values VideoAmp at $1.4 billion, the company said |
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| 2021-10-21 09:39:00 |
Business |
Greyhound Swaps Hands Between European Companies |
U.S. bus company is sold to German-owned intercity bus operator FlixMobility for $172 million |
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| 2021-10-21 09:39:00 |
World |
U.K. Charges Ali Harbi Ali With Terrorist Murder of Lawmaker David Amess |
Police will allege the murder had religious and ideological motivations |
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| 2021-10-21 09:38:00 |
Business |
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Booster Shot Was 95.6% Effective in Large Trial, Companies Say |
The results came from testing in people while the contagious Delta variant was prevalent |
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| 2021-10-21 09:37:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Pinterest, IBM, Intel: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Shares of the SPAC that is merging with Donald Trump’s media company jumped; IBM posted revenue that missed forecasts |
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| 2021-10-21 09:35:00 |
Life & Work |
Is a Moderna, Pfizer or J&J Covid-19 Booster Shot Best for You? What to Know About Mixing Vaccines |
You can get a different booster shot than the vaccine you originally received, the FDA says. Here’s what the science says about which combinations are strongest. |
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| 2021-10-21 09:25:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Is Rebuked by Oversight Board Over Transparency on Treatment of Prominent Users |
Board set up by Facebook rebukes company after Wall Street Journal investigation into treatment of high-profile users |
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| 2021-10-21 08:41:00 |
Business |
Southwest Airlines to Cut Flights Amid Staffing Shortages |
Both Southwest and American Airlines report profits, helped by government aid |
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| 2021-10-21 08:30:00 |
Tech |
Ransomware Gang Masquerades as Real Company to Recruit Tech Talent |
Group linked to Colonial Pipeline hack has made offers to potential employees in new ransomware expansion push, researchers say |
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| 2021-10-21 08:30:00 |
World |
NBA’s Enes Kanter Calls for a Free Tibet, Sparks Chinese Backlash |
The sports league is in hot water in China again after the Boston Celtics center called China’s leader a brutal dictator |
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| 2021-10-21 08:08:00 |
Tech |
Consumer Agency to Probe Tech Giants Including Apple, Facebook |
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to seek information on how those firms and others use consumers’ financial information |
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| 2021-10-21 08:08:00 |
Business |
Mesa Air Moves Into Drone Food Delivery |
Regional airline plans pilot program in Nevada as regulators wrestle with impact of more crowded skies |
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| 2021-10-21 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Exchange FTX Reaches $25 Billion Valuation |
Investors in new funding round include Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and funds managed by BlackRock |
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| 2021-10-21 08:00:00 |
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Telemedicine Startups Face Uncertain Regulatory Terrain |
Some states are rolling back waivers that enabled wider use of telemedicine during Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-10-21 07:30:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Lost Most Wall Street Jobs in 2020, Amid Covid-19, Since 2008 Recession |
Securities sector on track to lose more jobs in 2021 than in 2020, state comptroller report says |
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| 2021-10-21 07:27:00 |
World |
South Korea Launches First Homegrown Rocket and Satellite Into Space |
The technology could help expand Seoul’s military satellite surveillance of Kim Jong Un’s regime to the north amid heightened tensions |
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| 2021-10-21 07:20:00 |
Business |
AT&T Wireless’s Gains Dwarf Shrinking Media Business |
Company logs jump in wireless customers, while HBO domestic subscriber base shrinks |
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| 2021-10-21 07:00:00 |
Business |
Chip Shortage Expected to Weigh on Intel’s Quarterly Results |
Earnings expected to come in flat as shortage eats into potential sales |
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| 2021-10-21 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland to Face Lawmakers’ Questions on Steve Bannon, Abortion, Voting Rights |
Attorney general to make first appearance before House Judiciary Committee amid scrutiny of Justice Department position across range of issues |
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| 2021-10-21 06:58:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone’s Profit Nearly Doubles |
Private-equity giant’s performance was driven by high-growth areas like real estate, tech, logistics and life sciences |
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| 2021-10-21 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Fall Amid Earnings, Ahead of Jobless Data |
S&P 500 and Dow are close to record highs on the back of solid results from major companies |
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| 2021-10-21 06:30:00 |
Business |
Unilever Held Back by Lingering Covid-19 Restrictions in Asia |
Higher selling prices help Dove soap maker offset volume declines |
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| 2021-10-21 06:29:00 |
Markets |
Even Hermès Shoppers Can’t Escape the Supply-Chain Crunch |
Kelly and Birkin handbags are becoming even harder to find. Skyrocketing prices in the resale market show the luxury brand’s true health. |
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| 2021-10-21 06:22:00 |
Business |
Chinese Regulators Nudge Didi Toward Hong Kong Listing |
The ride-hailing giant and two other New York-listed tech companies are said to be advised to sell shares in Hong Kong as cybersecurity probe nears finish |
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| 2021-10-21 05:54:00 |
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China’s Power Shortages Threaten to Delay Apple Gadgets, Other Goods |
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| 2021-10-21 05:34:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Defaults Pile Up as Evergrande Contagion Spreads |
The problem could worsen as a wave of debt from the beleaguered industry comes due in the coming months |
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| 2021-10-21 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Miners Struggle to Cut Carbon Emissions |
Producing cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin requires lots of cheap electricity, putting pressure on the industry |
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| 2021-10-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Plaid Pushes Into Payments Business After Scuttled Visa Deal |
The fintech is teaming up with Square, Stripe and dozens of others on a digital pay-by-bank offering |
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| 2021-10-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
WeWork Set to Go Public via SPAC Deal, Two Years After Failed IPO |
Shared-office company has closed locations, renegotiated leases and cut thousands of jobs to reduce expenses during Covid-19 |
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| 2021-10-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
How Working From Home Could Change Where Innovation Happens |
For decades, ‘superstar cities’ have been attracting talent and money. But thanks to remote work, their status is likely to change in unexpected ways, bringing tech expertise to places that have long tried to attract it. |
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| 2021-10-21 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Tight Labor Market Keeps Jobless Claims Near Pandemic Lows |
Employers reluctant to lay off workers with job openings, quitting near record highs |
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| 2021-10-21 05:17:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Profit Rises on Investment Banking |
Profit at Barclays’s corporate and investment bank rose 85% in the third quarter |
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| 2021-10-21 05:00:00 |
Business |
Amazon Employee Group Seeks Worker Vote on Unionization |
An effort said to involve more than 2,000 workers across four Amazon facilities in Staten Island faces obstacles |
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| 2021-10-21 04:55:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Change Calls for Adaptation, Not Panic |
Catastrophic scenarios presuppose people will do nothing to adjust to differences in the weather. |
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| 2021-10-21 03:09:00 |
Markets |
Evergrande Is Struggling to Sell Homes—and Its Assets |
Evergrande’s difficulty in unloading even some of its best assets shows how long and painful a restructuring process could ultimately be |
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| 2021-10-20 23:32:00 |
Markets |
Trump’s New Social-Media Company Plans to Go Public via SPAC |
Former president says Trump Media & Technology Group will create Truth Social to combat large social-media platforms |
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| 2021-10-20 19:32:00 |
Business |
Moderna and J&J Covid-19 Boosters, Mixing and Matching Authorized by the FDA |
The extra doses are expected to become available in coming days, once the CDC offers guidance on usage |
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| 2021-10-20 18:59:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The 9.9 Percent’ Review: The Tarnished Silver Spoon |
How to explain the failures of postwar liberalism without attributing any fault to postwar liberalism? Blame the rich. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:59:00 |
Business |
IBM’s Sales Hit by Slower Client Spending, Lower-Than-Expected Cloud Revenue |
CEO Arvind Krishna said clients paused new-project activity as separation of IBM’s Kyndryl business is imminent |
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| 2021-10-20 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
The $2 Trillion Is Phony Too |
Biden is bowing to the left again by keeping new entitlements and disguising their cost. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Democracy Still Lives |
The filibuster of the Senate voting bill is a victory for federalism. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Your New Woke 401(k) |
Biden proposes to rewrite Erisa to steer investment choices. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Gangs of Haiti |
The country is unlikely to restore order without international help. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
It’ll Take More than American Military Might to Shore Up Taiwan |
Team Biden needs a fuller strategy that includes international recognition and new regional alliances. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Americans Still Believe in Powell’s Principles |
Even as a generation of GOP foreign-policy titans passes, their ideas live on. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Lessons From the School of Classic Rock |
Mr. Lightfoot and Mr. Dylan were among my favorite teachers. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Thomas Jefferson, Still Standing |
It is progress that New York City won’t put out his statue for trash collection. |
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| 2021-10-20 18:15:00 |
Markets |
PayPal’s Vision Board Comes Into Focus With Pinterest |
Payments company’s ambitions to play a bigger role in the shopping process could pay off |
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| 2021-10-20 18:11:00 |
Politics |
Why Kyrsten Sinema Is at the Center of Democrats’ Tax-Hike Fight |
Arizona senator’s opposition to tax increases are another reminder of the sway she holds over passage of President Biden’s agenda |
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| 2021-10-20 17:56:00 |
World |
Brazilian Panel Recommends Criminal Charges Against Jair Bolsonaro |
Senate probe into president concludes he mishandled Covid-19 response, but observers say the accusations aren’t likely to reach courts |
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| 2021-10-20 17:51:00 |
Politics |
Steve Bannon Case Poses Test for Merrick Garland After Biden Weighs In |
Attorney general must decide whether to pursue charges against former Trump aide for defying Congress’s Jan. 6 probe |
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| 2021-10-20 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
Alumni Are Fed Up and Ready to Fight Back |
Most have sat quietly as the left advances its agenda relentlessly. No longer. |
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| 2021-10-20 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Learn From Canada: New Social Programs Means Higher Taxes |
‘High-income earners’ won’t be the only ones picking up the tab. |
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| 2021-10-20 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Viking Kept Us Cruising, Happy and Safe From Covid |
Despite pandemic regulations, we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. |
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| 2021-10-20 17:43:00 |
Economy |
Fed Official Says Lingering Inflation Could Change Interest-Rate Outlook |
Fed Governor Randal Quarles says he is watching for signs that higher demand will keep prices elevated even after bottlenecks abate |
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| 2021-10-20 17:42:00 |
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Fed’s Kashkari: Paycheck Protection Program Disadvantaged Black Americans |
Bank relationships gave white business owners an advantage under program’s terms, Minneapolis Fed chief says |
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| 2021-10-20 17:36:00 |
Markets |
Elliott Management Has Large Position in Canadian National Railway |
The railroad’s chief executive is stepping down following a failed bid for rival Kansas City Southern |
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| 2021-10-20 17:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Cryptocurrency Industry Gets Tailored Guidance on Complying With U.S. Sanctions |
Treasury’s guidelines for virtual-currency companies are the latest move in the Biden administration’s effort to address risks posed by the emerging sector |
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| 2021-10-20 17:17:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Surges Past $66,000, Reaching New High |
Cryptocurrency lifted by wave of buying momentum sparked by listing of first U.S. ETF linked to it |
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| 2021-10-20 17:06:00 |
Business |
Protesters Gather at Netflix Office Amid Controversy Over Dave Chappelle Special |
Transgender Netflix employees offended by Mr. Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’ show releases list of demands for management |
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| 2021-10-20 16:57:00 |
Markets |
Republican SEC Commissioner Criticizes Agency’s Approach to Crypto |
Hester Peirce says regulators should work with the cryptocurrency industry to build rules that it can comply with |
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| 2021-10-20 16:49:00 |
U.S. |
Navy Engineer and Wife Plead Not Guilty to Charges of Trying to Sell Nuclear-Submarine Secrets |
Jonathan Toebbe to remain in jail ahead of December trial; judge to rule on Diana Toebbe’s detention |
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| 2021-10-20 16:30:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Surrealism Beyond Borders’ Review: Wide Reach, Limited Scope |
An exhibition at the Met expands our notion of Surrealism, but is more informative than alluring. |
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| 2021-10-20 16:25:00 |
Politics |
Senate Republicans Block Democrats From Taking Up Revised Voting-Rights Legislation |
The vote was 49-51, falling short of 60-vote threshold to proceed to most legislation |
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| 2021-10-20 16:22:00 |
Markets |
Biogen Shareholders Face the Waiting Game |
Investor enthusiasm for Biogen won’t come back until key questions about its new Alzheimer’s disease drug are resolved |
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| 2021-10-20 16:21:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Calls on Governments, Companies to Cooperate to Fight Cybercrime |
Company President Brad Smith said governments need to lead the way and tech companies should support them |
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| 2021-10-20 16:08:00 |
World |
China Tests Hypersonic Missile in Military Expansion |
Test in August could hold implications for nuclear or nonnuclear applications, U.S. officials say |
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| 2021-10-20 16:06:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Growth Slowed in Recent Months Amid Elevated Prices, Fed’s Beige Book Says |
Companies were burdened with supply-chain disruptions and higher costs, report shows |
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| 2021-10-20 16:03:00 |
Life & Work |
A History of Preppy Style: From the College Quad to the Runway |
This classic look is trending again, populating European runways and stateside stores alike. Here, a primer on prep’s past and how to master what Brooks Brothers’ Michael Bastian calls ‘the style [Americans] invented.’ |
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| 2021-10-20 15:59:00 |
World |
Syrian Regime Shelling Kills at Least 13, Including Children, in Rebel-Held Province |
Dozens of people were also injured in the shelling of Ariha |
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| 2021-10-20 15:55:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ Planned Tax-Rate Increases in Jeopardy Due to Sinema’s Opposition |
Democrats considering alternatives that would raise money without touching top rates |
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| 2021-10-20 15:52:00 |
Markets |
Zayo, Partners Seek to Buy Uniti, Windstream, Sources Say |
Talks with Uniti started in June, when the parties discussed a price of around $15 a share, but they recently stalled over price |
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| 2021-10-20 15:52:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
New U.S. Rule Would Limit Sales of Hacking Tools to Russia and China |
Export controls would aim to keep hacking tools out of the hands of malicious state actors and criminal gangs |
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| 2021-10-20 15:38:00 |
U.S. |
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Named in Suit by Washington, D.C., Attorney General |
District seeks to hold CEO personally liable in suit alleging Facebook misled users about privacy of their personal data |
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| 2021-10-20 15:35:00 |
Politics |
Biden Ambassador Nominees to China, Japan Stress Need for Allies |
Nicholas Burns and Rahm Emanuel emphasized the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region at a Senate hearing |
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| 2021-10-20 15:30:00 |
Markets |
PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest |
Social-media platform Pinterest has a market value of some $40 billion |
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| 2021-10-20 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi, Sanders and the Media |
Manufacturers of poor products often blame the marketing team. |
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| 2021-10-20 15:08:00 |
Tech |
Path to Metaverse Expected to Go Through Videogames |
Tech giants likely to acquire top gaming companies, Activate co-founder Michael Wolf predicts |
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| 2021-10-20 15:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Watch: Seven Shows, Movies and Stories to Stream |
Apple TV+’s ‘Invasion’ was inspired by ‘The War of the Worlds’; ‘Queens’ on Hulu resurrects the ’90s, and Ron and Clint Howard reflect on family and Hollywood |
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| 2021-10-20 14:30:00 |
Business |
Imagine if Your Therapist Could Access Data From Your Smartphone |
Researchers are studying tools that could give therapists a stream of patient information between sessions—and intervene if necessary |
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| 2021-10-20 13:39:00 |
World |
Russia Orders People Not to Go to Work as Covid-19 Deaths Mount |
Putin issued order as cases have climbed; neighboring Latvia launched a curfew after the seven-day average of deaths more than doubled |
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| 2021-10-20 13:17:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Elizabeth Warren Floats Expanded Powers for Bankruptcy Creditors Against Private Equity |
The Democratic senator has proposed giving rights to creditors of bankrupt companies to challenge alleged self-dealing by private equity owners |
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| 2021-10-20 12:58:00 |
Life & Work |
Nutritional Yeast: A Concise Guide to the Irresistible Flavor Booster |
A sprinkling of this savory seasoning brings delicious umami oomph to popcorn, pasta and most any dish that could use a dash of charisma. Here, tips on where to buy it and how to use it. |
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| 2021-10-20 12:35:00 |
Opinion |
How ‘Diversity’ Turned Tyrannical |
What began as an effort to hire more minorities has turned into a demand for ideological engagement. |
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| 2021-10-20 12:32:00 |
Opinion |
Colin L. Powell Embodied the American Dream |
He devoted his life to public service as a soldier and statesman. |
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| 2021-10-20 11:53:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Trillions’ Review: The Rise and Rise of the Index Fund |
When John Bogle wanted to move investment into portfolios managed by formula, he was ridiculed in the press. Nobody’s laughing now. |
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| 2021-10-20 11:51:00 |
Business |
Exxon Debates Abandoning Some of Its Biggest Oil and Gas Projects |
Members of company’s remade board question company’s planned investments ahead of spending-plan vote |
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| 2021-10-20 11:29:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Calls Off Plans to Sell Key Unit for $2.6 Billion |
Developer also says home sales fell steeply since the start of September |
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| 2021-10-20 11:13:00 |
Politics |
Why Biden’s Plan for Free Community College Likely Will Be Cut From Budget Package |
Proposal, championed by the president and first lady but opposed by key lawmakers and lobbying groups, is expected to be squeezed out of final legislation |
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| 2021-10-20 11:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Viking Artifacts Give Precise Date for Europeans’ Earliest Presence in North America |
New analysis of wooden artifacts shows Viking voyagers were living in Newfoundland as far back as 1021 |
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| 2021-10-20 10:57:00 |
Life & Work |
Hawaii Welcomes Travelers Back Beginning Nov. 1 |
Announcement comes about two months after tourists were asked to voluntarily postpone travel due to Covid-19 concerns |
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| 2021-10-20 10:53:00 |
Economy |
Supply-Chain Crisis Fuels Latest Retreat From Globalization |
Covid-19, climate and geopolitics shatter integrated global production, threatening to end an era of low costs and endless variety |
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| 2021-10-20 10:29:00 |
Tech |
11 High-Tech Haunted House Ideas to Make Your Home Extra Spooky This Halloween |
One-up your neighbors’ yard displays with these pro ideas—from customizable headstones to motorized ‘flying’ ghosts. Plus a jack o’lantern that outshines them all. |
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| 2021-10-20 10:27:00 |
Markets |
Investors Wager Debt-Ceiling Reprieve Passes Quickly |
Distortions in short-term Treasurys market have eased but haven’t been completely erased |
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| 2021-10-20 10:01:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Secrets of the Dead: Magellan’s Crossing’ Review: Exploring an Explorer |
The latest installment in the PBS series looks at the tumult surrounding the first circumnavigation of the globe. |
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| 2021-10-20 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Buying Majority Stake in Spanx |
The deal values the shapewear maker at $1.2 billion |
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| 2021-10-20 09:57:00 |
World |
Chinese Cities Move to Support Housing Market as Prices Drop |
In recent weeks, more than a dozen Chinese cities, from northeastern Harbin to southwestern Kunming, have introduced measures to prop up falling prices |
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| 2021-10-20 09:53:00 |
Politics |
White House Says Covid-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11 Will Be at Schools, Pediatric Offices Once Authorized |
Biden administration says it has procured enough doses to inoculate the nation’s children if and when it is cleared for use |
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| 2021-10-20 09:42:00 |
Business |
Facebook Fined $70 Million in U.K. Over Giphy Merger Breach |
U.K. competition regulator’s final decision on deal is due before Dec. 1 |
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| 2021-10-20 09:37:00 |
Markets |
Shine on Sustainable Bonds Wears Off, Especially for Riskiest Borrowers |
‘Greenium,’ the price premium eco-friendly bonds command over conventional ones, is shrinking |
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| 2021-10-20 09:13:00 |
Business |
Novavax Shares Plunge on Report of Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Problems |
A report in Politico said the pharmaceutical company was having difficulties manufacturing a Covid-19 vaccine that met regulators’ quality standards |
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| 2021-10-20 08:31:00 |
Business |
Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Drug Meets Slow Rollout |
Revenue from the drug, Aduhelm, was $300,000 in the first full quarter of sales |
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| 2021-10-20 08:13:00 |
World |
Chinese Warplanes Lead Taiwanese to Think About What to Do in an Attack |
Residents of the self-ruled island are used to living in the shadow of an authoritarian regime, but rising tensions with China are stoking uncertainty for some |
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| 2021-10-20 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
GM CFO Takes Steps to Help Auto Maker Achieve Its 2030 Goals |
The car manufacturer earlier this month presented long-term targets that go beyond its usual annual and five-year plans |
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| 2021-10-20 07:43:00 |
World |
Queen Elizabeth Cancels Trip, Rests on Medical Advice |
Monarch said to be in good spirits; official says she doesn’t have Covid-19 |
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| 2021-10-20 07:42:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Is Approaching a Tipping Point at the Grocery Store |
Once supermarket prices rise more than 5%, consumer buying habits may start to change |
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| 2021-10-20 07:03:00 |
World |
China Takes the Brakes Off Coal Production to Tackle Power Shortage |
Beijing orders more output and price cuts, highlighting the difficulty of balancing carbon goals with energy needs to keep economy humming |
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| 2021-10-20 07:01:00 |
Property Report |
Cushman & Wakefield to Buy 40% Stake in Greystone Multifamily Business for $500 Million |
The deal marks an expansion by Cushman into the business of making loans to buyers and owners and servicing those loans |
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| 2021-10-20 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Rent the Runway Is a Listing to Be Depreciated |
The company is the latest to file for a public offering employing both technology and creative accounting |
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| 2021-10-20 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Novavax, Tesla, Netflix, United: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Novavax shares plummeted premarket; Tesla’s earnings are due after the close |
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| 2021-10-20 06:16:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Big Tech Earnings |
Tesla, IBM and Verizon are set to post results Wednesday |
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| 2021-10-20 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Incredible Disappearing Hotel Breakfast—and Other Amenities Travelers Miss |
Guests are finding that perks they’ve long expected, like free breakfast or drinks, are still being advertised even when they aren’t always available anymore |
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| 2021-10-20 06:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City to Require Covid-19 Vaccinations for All Public Employees |
The city’s order eliminates testing option; States and local governments with similar rules are managing thousands of employees who haven’t gotten shots |
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| 2021-10-20 06:00:00 |
Tech |
Micron Plans Over $150 Billion in Capital, R&D Spending in Decade Ahead |
Chief Executive Sanjay Mehrotra says Boise, Idaho-based memory-chip maker is seeking clarity on U.S. financial incentives |
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| 2021-10-20 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
SoftBank-Backed Flock Freight Raises $215 Million |
The startup uses AI to pool goods from shippers with less-than-truckload carriers and skip freight hubs. The new funding round values the company at $1.3 billion |
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| 2021-10-20 05:55:00 |
Markets |
China’s Magical Disappearing, Reappearing Property Tax |
A property tax is a good idea, but with the economy already on the brink of a steep slowdown, there is a risk of policy overreach |
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| 2021-10-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America’s California Partnership, Long Flourishing, Is Roiled by Unemployment Fraud |
California’s unemployment agency and its financial partner, Bank of America, have been trying to tame a wave of benefits fraud, locking the state and the bank in an uneasy union |
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| 2021-10-20 05:30:00 |
Business |
Tesla Poised for Record Quarterly Earnings on Supply-Chain Resilience |
Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker topped delivery expectations in third quarter |
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| 2021-10-20 05:26:00 |
Economy |
Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann to Step Down |
Critic of ECB’s easy-money policies is leaving for personal reasons, Bundesbank says |
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| 2021-10-20 05:05:00 |
Politics |
Almost Half of Afghan Evacuees at U.S. Bases Are Children, Pentagon Says |
Letter to lawmakers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin provides a first set of answers to questions about evacuees |
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| 2021-10-20 04:40:00 |
Tech |
Jack Ma Leaves China for the First Time Since Regulatory Woes Began |
The Alibaba co-founder’s trip to Europe suggests he hasn’t been banned from leaving the country by Chinese authorities |
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| 2021-10-20 04:28:00 |
Business |
Nestlé Sales Buoyed by Coffee, Pet Food |
Swiss food giant says product lines lifted by the pandemic are still seeing strong demand |
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| 2021-10-19 23:52:00 |
World |
China’s New Home Prices Fall for First Time in Six Years as Rules Bite |
Average prices in 70 major cities edged down 0.08% in September from August, the first such month-on-month decline since 2015 |
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| 2021-10-19 23:03:00 |
Politics |
FBI Raids Homes Owned by Relatives of Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska |
Metals tycoon, who figured in post-2016 investigations, was under U.S. sanctions imposed in 2018 |
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| 2021-10-19 22:23:00 |
Politics |
Navy Faults Seamen, Captains, Admirals in Loss of USS Bonhomme Richard Ship |
Navy charges the fire had been set, but failures throughout the ranks doomed the crew’s response |
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| 2021-10-19 22:13:00 |
Business |
Netflix Co-CEO Says He ‘Screwed Up’ When Defending Dave Chappelle Special |
‘I should have recognized the fact that a group of our employees was really hurting,’ Ted Sarandos says in interview |
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| 2021-10-19 21:07:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Treasury Seeks More Money for Illicit-Finance Oversight, Including Crypto and Cybercrime |
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says hiring more staff with technology expertise is critical |
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| 2021-10-19 20:10:00 |
CMO Today |
Omnicom’s Revenue Improves as Effects of Pandemic Fade |
The ad agency holding company says revenue is growing across sectors and regions |
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| 2021-10-19 19:41:00 |
Tech |
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Says Regulation Alone Won’t Fix Social Media |
Business practices need to support users’ well-being, chief executive says at WSJ Tech Live conference |
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| 2021-10-19 19:34:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s First Astronaut Flight on Starliner Faces Further Delay |
Aerospace giant still trying to determine why valves on space vehicle’s propulsion system became stuck |
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| 2021-10-19 18:58:00 |
Real Estate |
Marriott Made $220 Million in Resort Fees Without Proper Disclosure, D.C. Official Says |
District of Columbia Attorney General’s office saysMarriott violates consumer-protection laws by failing to disclose the fees upfront |
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| 2021-10-19 18:46:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Spied on Seven Executives, Broke Swiss Rules, Regulator Says |
Switzerland’s top financial cop says bank’s senior management knew about some of the surveillance; firm had blamed rogue employees |
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| 2021-10-19 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Who Gets ‘Canceled’? |
Students discuss who is being canceled and why. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Ethics Shenanigans at the Labor Board |
Former SEIU lawyers are poised to rule on SEIU priorities such as the ‘joint-employer’ rule. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:43:00 |
Politics |
GOP Congressman Jeff Fortenberry Indicted in Campaign Finance Probe |
Nebraska lawmaker is alleged to have lied about accepting 2016 campaign funds from a foreign billionaire |
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| 2021-10-19 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The GameStop Scandal That Wasn’t |
An SEC staff report finds no evidence of market manipulation. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
The West’s Energy Masochism |
Putin takes advantage of democratic Europe’s self-defeating climate policies. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:33:00 |
Politics |
Federal Government Moves Against Three States Over Covid-19 Worker Safety |
The GOP-led states—Utah, Arizona and South Carolina—have been notified of the Labor Department decision |
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| 2021-10-19 18:27:00 |
Business |
Bank of New York Mellon’s Profit Rises on New Business, Asset Growth |
The custody bank’s results beat Wall Street’s expectations |
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| 2021-10-19 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Iran Won’t Stop Until It Has a Nuclear Weapon |
Khamenei and his regime haven’t gone to all this trouble merely to become a ‘threshold state.’ |
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| 2021-10-19 18:26:00 |
Markets |
Netflix Finds Even ‘Squid Game’ Only Has So Much Reach |
While new blockbuster series helps lift subscriber growth, a projection only in line with forecasts tempers reaction following a stock-price surge |
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| 2021-10-19 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
What Colin Powell Learned From His Own Story |
Anyone can go as far as his talents will take him—only in America. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
San Francisco Has Become a Shoplifter’s Paradise |
Walgreens has closed 22 stores in the city, where thefts under $950 are effectively decriminalized. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Netflix Isn’t Brave, and That’s Fine |
In sticking up for Dave Chappelle, it’s really defending its own leadership. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:21:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Master of the Game’ Review: The Uneven Paths to Peace |
Liberal internationalists prefer quick dashes and world transformation. Henry Kissinger counseled a slower, messier course. |
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| 2021-10-19 18:21:00 |
Markets |
SPAC Shareholders Approve Deal That Will Take WeWork Public |
BowX says deal is expected to provide the shared-workspace company with cash proceeds of about $1.3 billion |
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| 2021-10-19 18:05:00 |
Business |
United Airlines’ Profit Dented by Delta Variant |
Carrier’s quarterly revenue outpaces analysts’ targets; $473 million in profits include final government grants to pay workers |
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| 2021-10-19 17:50:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse to Pay $475 Million, Admits Defrauding Investors to Settle Mozambique Charges |
Bank engaged in conspiracy to defraud investors by hiding information about some loans |
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| 2021-10-19 17:48:00 |
World |
U.S. to Issue Migration Appeal to South American Nations |
Blinken, in a meeting in Colombia, will urge countries to share responsibility for migration patterns |
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| 2021-10-19 17:45:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Try to Salvage IRS Bank-Account Reporting With Scaled-Back Plan |
Key reporting threshold would go to $10,000 from $600; banks, GOP say plan is unworkable |
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| 2021-10-19 17:37:00 |
Politics |
Congress Is Losing Patience With Big-Tech Resistance, Klobuchar Says |
Democratic senator says the push for regulation got a boost from the disclosure of some of Facebook’s internal research |
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| 2021-10-19 17:30:00 |
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U.S. Lawmakers Turn Spotlight on Private Equity |
A group of legislators led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren plans to reintroduce the Stop Wall Street Looting Act this week amid hearings on buyout-firm practices |
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| 2021-10-19 17:27:00 |
Markets |
First Bitcoin Futures ETF Rises in Trading Debut |
ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF advances nearly 5% following its closely watched launch |
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| 2021-10-19 17:26:00 |
Business |
Netflix Adds More Users Than It Predicted, Boosted by ‘Squid Game’ |
Streaming service adds roughly 4.4 million subscribers amid increased competition and the typical summer slowdown |
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| 2021-10-19 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
How the Grateful Dead Enlivened the Record Industry |
Released 50 years ago this week, the group’s second live double album, nicknamed ‘Skull and Roses,’ captured the vibe of their legendary concerts. |
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| 2021-10-19 17:22:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Found’ Review: Families Near and Far |
In Amanda Lipitz’s Netflix documentary, three adopted cousins find one another and then return to China to search for their past |
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| 2021-10-19 17:18:00 |
Business |
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Former Product Manager Details Shortcuts as Devices Failed |
Daniel Edlin says his job included scripted tours and decoy blood-testing devices |
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| 2021-10-19 16:52:00 |
CIO Journal |
Open-Source Startup Aiven Raises $60 Million in New Funding |
Investors are betting on rising interest among CIOs for in-house software development efforts |
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| 2021-10-19 16:37:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Committee Set to Recommend Contempt Charge for Steve Bannon |
Former Trump adviser has declined to cooperate after panel investigating Capitol attack issued subpoena |
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| 2021-10-19 16:35:00 |
Opinion |
Woke at Wellesley Public Schools |
Parents sue over policies that segregate students and chill speech. |
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| 2021-10-19 16:28:00 |
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Waller: If Inflation Doesn’t Cool by Year-End, Fed Could Bring Rate Increases Forward |
Federal Reserve governor also supports starting taper of asset purchases soon |
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| 2021-10-19 16:26:00 |
Business |
GE, Union Pacific Mandate Covid-19 Vaccine for U.S. Workers |
More large U.S. companies are imposing vaccine requirements to meet a deadline of Dec. 8 for federal contractors |
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| 2021-10-19 16:21:00 |
Opinion |
It’s Not Your Turn for Shortages |
Americans have every right to demand a prosperous society. |
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| 2021-10-19 15:53:00 |
Life & Work |
Where to Travel for Thanksgiving—5 No-Fuss Getaways |
From a Cape Cod resort to a Chicago luxury hotel, indulgent alternatives to slaving over the bird—each featuring a fabulous feast |
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| 2021-10-19 15:22:00 |
World |
Afghanistan Withdrawal to Be Subject of State Department Investigation |
Internal watchdog tells Congress it will review handling of embassy planning, refugees and special immigrant visa program |
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| 2021-10-19 15:15:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Fidelio’ Review: A Harsh Sentence |
San Francisco Opera new production of Beethoven’s work, set in a detention facility, might leave some hoping for an early release. |
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| 2021-10-19 15:10:00 |
Markets |
Auto Risks Are Dragging on Insurance Stocks |
Slow-moving risks in the auto business seem to be a bigger concern for shares of insurers like Travelers than catastrophes such as Hurricane Ida |
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| 2021-10-19 14:42:00 |
Politics |
Biden Hosts Democrats to Try to Narrow Differences on Climate, Benefits |
Emissions and income caps for programs set to figure prominently in White House meetings with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, others |
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| 2021-10-19 14:32:00 |
CFO Journal |
Charter Appoints New CFO, Fills Other Top Roles in Management Shuffle |
The cable giant promoted finance executive Jessica Fischer to CFO as part of a string of management changes |
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| 2021-10-19 14:32:00 |
Markets |
China Sells $4 Billion of Dollar Bonds, Borrowing Cheaply Once Again |
The four-part deal comprised bonds that mature in three, five, 10 and 30 years |
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| 2021-10-19 14:24:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Settles With U.S. Government Over Improperly Reserving Jobs for Immigrants |
The social-media company faces more than $14 million in penalties tied to the federal probe |
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| 2021-10-19 14:05:00 |
Business |
Instacart Expects More Growth in Grocery Delivery |
Despite slower demand, CEO Fidji Simo says customers won’t revert to pre-pandemic patterns: ‘It has changed consumer habits forever’ |
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| 2021-10-19 13:24:00 |
Life & Work |
ESPN Reporter Allison Williams Quits Over Vaccine Mandate, Fertility Concerns. Many Share Her Fears. |
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among women who are pregnant or trying to conceive remains high, despite no links found between the shots and fertility problems |
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| 2021-10-19 13:22:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Real Tax Target Isn’t the Superrich |
His plan would sock it to the ‘working rich,’ whose taxes are already high, not billionaire investors. |
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| 2021-10-19 13:21:00 |
Opinion |
Are the U.S. and Europe Breaking Up? |
The trans-Atlantic alliance is in trouble if our friends abroad won’t confront China. |
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| 2021-10-19 13:12:00 |
World |
U.K., Joining Trend, Sees Nuclear as Key to Cut Carbon Emissions |
Britain’s plan for net-zero carbon output by 2050 includes new nuclear investments, with China, France and India also expanding production |
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| 2021-10-19 13:00:00 |
Tech |
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro: Google Says It’s Serious About Smartphones. For Real This Time. |
The latest Pixel smartphones have colorful designs, cool camera tricks and powerful Google-designed processors. But how many will buy one instead of a Samsung Galaxy phone or Apple iPhone? |
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| 2021-10-19 12:51:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Dune’ Movie Review: From Grand Vision to Sand Trap |
The space epic, in theaters and on HBO Max, features a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and Oscar Isaac. |
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| 2021-10-19 12:30:00 |
Business |
Overwhelmed by Social Media, Cybersecurity and Other Tech Topics? Read These Books. |
We asked experts what nontechies can read to get their arms around some of the biggest issues in technology. Here are their recommendations. |
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| 2021-10-19 12:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Why ‘Dune’ Is the Most Fashionable Movie of the Year |
In the new fantasy epic, leading man Timothée Chalamet has a wardrobe as vast as the desert planet he traverses. How to steal his sci-fi style—because believe it or not, you’ll want to. |
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| 2021-10-19 11:43:00 |
Business |
Comcast Launches Smart TV for U.S. Market in Bid to Take On Roku, Amazon |
China’s Hisense will manufacture the XClass TV, which will be sold at Walmart |
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| 2021-10-19 11:32:00 |
Opinion |
The Art Institute of Chicago’s Loss—and Ours |
‘I owe my entire career as an art historian to the docents of the Art Institute of Chicago.’ |
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| 2021-10-19 11:22:00 |
Opinion |
Space Is No Longer Government’s Exclusive Domain |
Private businesses can and should lead the charge into the final frontier. |
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| 2021-10-19 11:19:00 |
Opinion |
Leave School-Board Elections Alone on the Ballot |
Voters will give those races more attention and demand more information. |
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| 2021-10-19 11:01:00 |
Real Estate |
Kitchen Islands—Does Anyone Really Need Two? We Asked Interior Designers |
Are dual islands—one for prep, one for seating—useful additions to the heart of the home or offensively showy statements of affluence? Design pros debate the growing trend. |
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| 2021-10-19 10:49:00 |
World |
Gangs Threaten to Tip Haiti Into a Failed State |
Criminal rings, like the one that kidnapped American missionaries, control as much as two-thirds of Haiti, a lawless scenario that threatens regional stability |
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| 2021-10-19 10:48:00 |
Markets |
Johnson & Johnson’s Stock Deserves a Booster |
Wall Street’s excessive focus on vaccine sales creates a buying opportunity for J&J shares |
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| 2021-10-19 10:40:00 |
World |
Russia’s Move to Cut NATO Ties Complicates Biden’s Pivot to China |
Moscow will withdraw its diplomats and close the alliance’s Russian office following NATO’s expulsion of Russian officials as spies |
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| 2021-10-19 10:00:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Portal Go Review: The Best and Worst Video-Chat Box |
The new Portal Go is a fantastic battery-powered smart display for Zoom. Too bad it’s so hard to recommend. |
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| 2021-10-19 09:53:00 |
U.S. |
What the Elizabeth Holmes Trial Is Revealing About Theranos |
Jurors have learned of a previously undisclosed lab director and the names of the investors behind the wire fraud counts |
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| 2021-10-19 09:52:00 |
Markets |
Dover, Procter & Gamble, Travelers, Netflix: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Travelers and Steel Dynamics shares rose on results; Halliburton slipped |
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| 2021-10-19 09:47:00 |
Life & Work |
Feeling Too Schlubby to Have Sex? It’s Not Just You. |
Many of us aren’t feeling great about our bodies right now, and it’s putting a damper on our love lives. Sex therapists’ advice: Just start touching. |
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| 2021-10-19 09:09:00 |
Markets |
Travelers Profit Falls 20% on Hurricane Ida, Auto Claims |
Property-casualty insurer posts quarterly income of $662 million |
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| 2021-10-19 08:12:00 |
Markets |
China’s Power Crisis Has Solar and Wind Companies Seeing Green |
Power sector measures triggered by blackouts could help drive next phase of China’s green power build-out |
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| 2021-10-19 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Apollo Targets $1 Trillion in Assets, Aiming to Outpace Blackstone |
Investing giant hopes Athene acquisition will supercharge its AUM growth |
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| 2021-10-19 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Kushner Cos. Goes Outside the Family to Replace Jared as CEO |
Laurent Morali, president of the real-estate company, will take over as chief executive |
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| 2021-10-19 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
New York Housing Demand Surges After Pandemic Slowdown |
More than 4,500 Manhattan condo and co-op sales closed in third quarter, Douglas Elliman says, the most in the period in over 30 years |
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| 2021-10-19 08:00:00 |
Business |
Newest Class of Corporate Directors Is the Most Diverse Yet, but Gains Are Uneven |
A surge of Black nominees and more women join S&P 500 boardrooms, two studies show; half of public companies added no new directors over the past year |
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| 2021-10-19 07:42:00 |
Business |
Higher Sales Across Divisions Lift Johnson & Johnson as Healthcare Sector Recovers |
Company’s revenue rose 11% year over year in third quarter to $23.34 billion |
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| 2021-10-19 07:30:00 |
Markets |
In Social Media, Fortune Favors the Fleeting Snap |
Snapchat’s early focus on privacy should now pay dividends |
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| 2021-10-19 07:06:00 |
Business |
Procter & Gamble to Raise Prices on More Staples |
Company says cost of materials and freight jumped more than expected, cutting into profit |
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| 2021-10-19 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Apple Now All-In on In-House Chips |
Last of its Intel-powered laptops gets upgrade to Apple’s M1 chip family following a projected record year for Mac sales |
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| 2021-10-19 06:49:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise as Major Companies Report Earnings |
Results are due from Procter & Gamble ahead of the market open |
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| 2021-10-19 06:36:00 |
Markets |
Household Brands Count the Rising Cost of Trains, Planes and Automobiles |
Supply-chain challenges have pushed up the price of transporting goods from the factory floor to shelves, but consumer companies will feel varying degrees of pain |
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| 2021-10-19 06:03:00 |
Markets |
Day Traders Are Driving Uranium Prices Higher |
Individual traders flock to Canadian uranium investment trust that has snapped up nuclear fuel and boosted prices |
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| 2021-10-19 06:01:00 |
Business |
‘Bad Bets’, Episode 2 |
How Jeffrey Skilling’s rise set the stage for Enron’s fall |
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| 2021-10-19 06:00:00 |
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Investor-Backed Group Aims to Analyze 10,000 Companies’ Climate-Change Plans |
BlackRock is a new supporter of the Transition Pathway Initiative, which is expanding its coverage from roughly 400 companies now |
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| 2021-10-19 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, CEOs of Snap, Instacart and Substack Headline Second Day of WSJ Tech Live |
Google’s Marian Croak, CAA Co-Chairman Richard Lovett and Headspace Health president are also set to speak |
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| 2021-10-19 05:30:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Lawmakers Step Up Pressure to Adopt Tougher Tech Laws |
Efforts to protect kids online, discourage harmful content gain traction in Congress after years of inaction |
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| 2021-10-19 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Some Auditors Made Insufficient Assessments of Companies’ Revenue and Loan Losses, PCAOB Says |
The U.S. audit watchdog inspected 153 audit firms, down 13% from a year earlier |
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| 2021-10-19 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
RV Capital of America Tops WSJ/Realtor.com Housing Index in Third Quarter |
Index ranks cities for appreciating housing markets and lifestyle amenities |
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| 2021-10-19 05:30:00 |
Property Report |
App Deal Highlights a Push to Lure Workers Back Into Offices |
Real-estate data firm VTS is buying office-app developer Lane Technologies for $200 million |
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| 2021-10-19 05:00:00 |
Business |
Martha Stewart Does NFTs—Jack-o’-Lantern Art and a Seductive Selfie |
Lifestyle guru rolls out a line of digital collectibles tied to seasons and holidays; ‘I have been cool for a long time, but I’m even more cool now’ |
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| 2021-10-18 23:19:00 |
World |
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile off East Coast, South Korea Says |
Pyongyang has conducted five weapons tests in recent weeks |
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| 2021-10-18 19:41:00 |
Politics |
FDA Nearing Approval for Mixing and Matching Covid-19 Booster Shots |
The agency wouldn’t recommend a specific booster but would allow people to get a different shot from their initial vaccination |
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| 2021-10-18 19:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Trim Use of Sanctions in a Foreign Policy Shift |
The change comes after successive administrations increasingly imposed sanctions, alienating allies and causing concern about undermining U.S. power |
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| 2021-10-18 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
‘Build Back Better’ Would Sink the Labor Market |
The plan would tax those who produce and subsidize those who don’t—a poor recipe for growth. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Lawmakers Plan to Tank the Startup Economy |
A measure aimed at big tech would curb innovation, risk-taking and entrepreneurship by small companies. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Progressive Court-Packing Meltdown |
The Justices shouldn’t be intimidated by an impotent commission. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Hypersonic Wake-Up Call |
A missile test shows the next war won’t be anything like the last one. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Colin L. Powell |
The general and diplomat was at the center of two Iraq wars. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:36:00 |
Politics |
Donald Trump Deposed in Lawsuit Over Alleged Attacks on Protesters |
The questioning marked the first known time the former president has been questioned under oath for a lawsuit since he left the White House |
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| 2021-10-18 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Good Decisions I’ve Made |
Refusing to smoke and finding a mentor have served me well. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Powell |
‘I got a complete education, all through public schools.’ |
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| 2021-10-18 18:31:00 |
Books & Arts |
Book Review: ‘Woke Racism’ by John McWhorter |
For the left, antiracism is the new religion, and ‘pious, unempirical virtue signaling’ is a form of political activism. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie Sanders Is a Bad Salesman |
A Beltway lesson in how not to win friends and influence a West Virginia senator. |
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| 2021-10-18 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Energy Crisis Hobbles Biden’s Green Agenda |
His climate policy would yield a windfall for Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia. |
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| 2021-10-18 17:51:00 |
Business |
Springer Replaces Bild Editor |
Dismissal comes days before the German publisher is due to complete its acquisition of Politico |
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| 2021-10-18 17:48:00 |
Politics |
Donald Trump Sues to Prevent Records From Being Disclosed to Jan. 6 Committee |
Former president targets House committee and National Archives, calling request for release of White House documents illegal |
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| 2021-10-18 17:48:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Will Help Investigate Kidnapping of Missionaries in Haiti |
Haitian officials say they are negotiating with a gang that carried out the abduction of 16 Americans and 1 Canadian, including 5 children |
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| 2021-10-18 17:42:00 |
Tech |
New MacBook Pro With M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips: Apple Giveth, Apple Taketh Away |
More ports, a return of MagSafe chargers and no more Touch Bar. Apple’s first MacBook Pro redesign in five years reverses course on some of the most problematic design choices. |
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| 2021-10-18 17:38:00 |
U.S. |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wins in Admissions-Discrimination Suit |
School followed Supreme Court precedent, but still has work to do, judge says |
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| 2021-10-18 17:37:00 |
Deals |
‘CoCoMelon’ Owner Moonbug Weighs Sale, IPO |
Company is seeking a valuation of $3 billion |
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| 2021-10-18 17:25:00 |
Economy |
Yellen Says Debt-Limit Deal Will Keep Government Funded Through Dec. 3 |
Treasury secretary tells Congress it is ‘imperative’ to increase or suspend debt limit to provide longer-term certainty |
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| 2021-10-18 17:11:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Review: Love’s Labors ’Neath the Waves |
In an online premiere, Miami City Ballet skillfully relocates George Balanchine’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s play to an underwater locale inspired by South Florida |
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| 2021-10-18 17:09:00 |
Books & Arts |
Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ Review: An Over-the-Top Cosmic Lovefest |
The band’s new album takes the cosmos as its latest concept, but the interstellar lovefest grows numbing as the record runs on |
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| 2021-10-18 17:01:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Afghan Envoy Stepping Down After Failure of Talks |
Zalmay Khalilzad, who served under both Trump and Biden, worked in Doha to reach accord with the Taliban |
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| 2021-10-18 16:42:00 |
Markets |
German Fintech N26, Newly Valued at $9 Billion, Again Draws Regulator’s Eye |
Startup bank must temporarily limit new customer sign-ups while it improves its internal controls |
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| 2021-10-18 16:41:00 |
Opinion |
The American Principle of Local Education |
Some nations’ schools operate on a more national model. Historically and philosophically, we disagreed. |
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| 2021-10-18 16:40:00 |
Opinion |
Treasury Doesn’t Need the Fed to Finance Debt |
The Fed has done nothing that the Treasury couldn’t have done on its own. |
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| 2021-10-18 16:39:00 |
Tech |
Reddit Seeking More Individual Investors to Participate in Its Share Offering |
CEO Steve Huffman says he wants platform’s users to become shareholders |
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| 2021-10-18 16:32:00 |
IPOs |
Rent the Runway Targets Valuation of Up to $1.5 Billion in IPO |
Clothing-rental company set to launch roadshow on Tuesday |
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| 2021-10-18 16:30:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Trading Frenzy Tested Resilience of Markets, SEC Says |
Agency report finds buying by hundreds of thousands of investors fueled GameStop rally, dismisses alternative theories |
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| 2021-10-18 16:26:00 |
Pro PE Exits |
Clayton Dubilier & Rice to Triple Money on $2.5 Billion Sirius Computer Sale to CDW |
Private-equity firm stands to roughly triple its investment in the technology company, which it backed a little more than two years ago |
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| 2021-10-18 16:26:00 |
Opinion |
Insurance Companies Didn’t Treat Mental Health Equitably |
More time was spent on paperwork than seeing patients. |
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| 2021-10-18 15:17:00 |
Media & Marketing |
ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish Calls Uproar Over Content Inevitable Amid Chappelle Outcry |
Mr. Bakish appeared at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference, discussing ViacomCBS’s streaming strategy and its posture on mergers |
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| 2021-10-18 15:12:00 |
World |
Haiti Kidnapping: What Happened to the Missionaries, and Who Is the 400 Mawozo Gang? |
Crime and lawlessness, including kidnappings, have increased in Haiti after the July killing of President Jovenel Moïse |
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| 2021-10-18 14:54:00 |
Tech |
Apple Unveils Redesigned MacBook Pro With M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips, Plus New AirPods |
At ‘Unleashed’ streamed event, company reveals newest high-end laptops and Apple-designed chips |
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| 2021-10-18 14:54:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Seeks to Accelerate Cleanup of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ |
Concerns mount over health toll of substances used to make everything from cellphones to medical devices |
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| 2021-10-18 14:53:00 |
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Global Climate Finance Falling Short of What Is Needed, Report Suggests |
A Climate Policy Initiative report shows commercial banks playing a greater role in clean energy financing, while funding for climate adaptation accelerates |
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| 2021-10-18 14:36:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Asks Supreme Court to Block Texas Abortion Law |
Government’s emergency appeal forces high court to confront Texas ban on most abortions for second time in a matter of weeks |
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| 2021-10-18 14:36:00 |
Markets |
State Street Profit Increases 29% on More Assets, Market Gains |
Custody bank on pace for best year in winning new business |
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| 2021-10-18 14:28:00 |
U.S. |
Colin Powell Was an Insider Who Also Stood Apart |
Mr. Powell, who died this week, brought an everyman approach to positions of power |
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| 2021-10-18 14:22:00 |
Opinion |
Buttigieg and Family Leave |
An implicit rebuttal of government mandates. |
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| 2021-10-18 14:10:00 |
Tech |
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Calls for Government Action on Cybersecurity, Innovation |
Executive urges governments to adopt a Geneva Convention for cybersecurity, and for the U.S. to invest more in tech |
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| 2021-10-18 14:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
IT Budgets Rising at Faster Rate |
Cybersecurity, analytics and cloud top CIO investment agenda, Gartner survey of tech executives finds |
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| 2021-10-18 13:39:00 |
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In Record M&A Year, First Trillion-Dollar Year for Private Equity Within Sight |
Private-equity firms disclosed $868 billion in deals as of the third quarter, according to Ernst & Young |
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| 2021-10-18 13:37:00 |
Business |
Sinclair Broadcast Group Says It Was Hit by a Ransomware Attack |
Broadcast station owner said some of its servers are encrypted with ransomware |
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| 2021-10-18 13:16:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Backs Police in Two ‘Qualified Immunity’ Cases |
Unsigned ruling examining cases in California and Oklahoma finds officers who used force when confronting suspects can’t be sued |
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| 2021-10-18 13:07:00 |
Opinion |
School Choice’s Antiracist History |
Vouchers sped up integration, while teachers unions fought them to preserve segregation. |
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| 2021-10-18 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Is a Democrat: How’s That for a Conspiracy Theory? |
It may be insane, but it would explain why he keeps saving them from self-destruction. |
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| 2021-10-18 13:05:00 |
Business |
Toyota, Stellantis to Build EV-Battery Factories in North America |
Car makers accelerate push into the American electric-vehicle market as President Biden toughens fuel-efficiency standards |
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| 2021-10-18 12:26:00 |
Economy |
Auto Supply-Chain Constraints Weighed on September’s Industrial Production |
Disruptions from Hurricane Ida also contributed to last month’s 1.3% decline |
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| 2021-10-18 12:22:00 |
Markets |
Zillow Says It Can’t Buy Any More Homes This Year |
The real-estate company cited labor constraints and other challenges related to construction and renovation |
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| 2021-10-18 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Quit Your Job and Get a Better One, From Those Who Have Been There |
These professionals took a career break and made it to the other side with new, better jobs. Here’s what they want you to know. |
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| 2021-10-18 11:59:00 |
World |
David Amess Honored in House of Commons Tribute to Slain Lawmaker |
Police in the U.K. continue to question a suspect and are seeking motives for why Mr. Amess was targeted |
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| 2021-10-18 11:20:00 |
Business |
Amazon Seeks to Hire 150,000 Seasonal U.S. Workers |
Push to increase workforce comes as U.S. labor market remains tight ahead of holidays |
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| 2021-10-18 11:19:00 |
Economy |
Foreign Investment Rebounds but Strained Factories Miss Out |
Overseas investments by businesses around the world were 78% higher in the first half of the year, but the poorest countries recorded a decline |
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| 2021-10-18 11:18:00 |
Markets |
Macy’s Online Spinoff: The Ultimate Window Display |
Activist investor’s proposal could boost value temporarily, but sustaining it will take more |
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| 2021-10-18 10:40:00 |
World |
To Strike a Climate Deal, Poor Nations Say They Need Trillions From Rich Ones |
Industrialized countries were already struggling to pay earlier commitments to help with clean-energy development and other infrastructure needs. Now the cost of buying cooperation has skyrocketed. |
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| 2021-10-18 10:10:00 |
Politics |
Why Ohio’s Tim Ryan is Democrats’ Most Important 2022 Candidate |
Ryan’s Ohio Senate candidacy will be testing ground for virtually every key question Democrats face next year |
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| 2021-10-18 10:00:00 |
Life & Work |
On Instagram, 20-Somethings Are Jumping, Twisting and Falling for the Likes |
Fashion-obsessed social media users are striking increasingly bizarre poses to make their ‘fit pic’ photos stand out—even when their outfits are boring |
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| 2021-10-18 09:43:00 |
World |
Colin Powell, Former Secretary of State, Dies at 84 |
Family cites Covid-19 complications in statement and says the retired four-star general had been fully vaccinated |
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| 2021-10-18 09:15:00 |
Business |
Albertsons Posts Higher Sales, Lifts Guidance, Dividend Despite Supply-Chain Costs |
Company raises its quarterly dividend by 20% to 12 cents a share |
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| 2021-10-18 09:11:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Flexes Power With Plan to Rewrite Communist Party History |
Historical resolution would put leader on par with Mao and Deng, signaling strength despite economic, diplomatic challenges |
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| 2021-10-18 08:50:00 |
Business |
Foxconn Unveils First Electric-Vehicle Prototypes |
Contract electronics manufacturer plans to build the vehicles for other automotive brands |
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| 2021-10-18 08:29:00 |
World |
Chinese Property Slump Extends into September |
Debt-saddled developers in China cut spending and demand from home buyers slowed |
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| 2021-10-18 08:25:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Executives Told Bill Gates to Stop Emailing a Female Staffer Years Ago |
Top lawyer, HR chief informed some Microsoft directors they told billionaire co-founder that his emails with female employee were inappropriate |
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| 2021-10-18 08:05:00 |
Markets |
China’s Economy Rests on Three Shaky Legs |
There is little sign so far of a major shift to support growth, but that may reflect overconfidence on Beijing’s part |
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| 2021-10-18 07:40:00 |
Economy |
Elizabeth Warren Doesn’t Get Fed Trading Ban Proposal by Oct. 15 as Requested |
Regional Fed banks told the senator in a letter that a central bank review of its ethics code would drive any changes the Fed makes |
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| 2021-10-18 07:00:00 |
Pro VC Commentary Analysis |
Venture Returns Keep Climbing, Mystifying Some Industry Veterans |
‘It’s going too well,’ said one investor; ‘It feels a little surreal,’ said another |
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| 2021-10-18 07:00:00 |
World |
World Bank Mishandled Sexual-Harassment Claims, Internal Tribunal Says |
A labor tribunal found the bank ignored allegations of sexual harassment by a senior official, now a Costa Rican presidential candidate |
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| 2021-10-18 06:41:00 |
Markets |
China Plans Dollar-Bond Sale |
Beijing aims to raise $4 billion in four-part deal |
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| 2021-10-18 06:35:00 |
Markets |
Zillow, State Street, Valneva, Coinbase: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Zillow shares were down after reports that it would stop buying homes this year; Valneva soared on its vaccine test results |
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| 2021-10-18 06:26:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Fall After Weak China Growth Data |
China’s economy grew 4.9% in the third quarter from a year earlier, slowing sharply from the previous period |
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| 2021-10-18 06:02:00 |
CMO Today |
Kargo Acquires E-Commerce Ad-Tech Firm for $64 Million |
The company purchased StitcherAds as part of a growth plan that could include an eventual IPO, CEO Harry Kargman said |
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| 2021-10-18 06:00:00 |
Business |
Toyota, Stellantis to Build EV-Battery Factories in the U.S. |
Car makers accelerate push into the American electric-vehicle market as President Biden toughens fuel-efficiency standards |
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| 2021-10-18 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Zillow Gets Outplayed at Its Own Game |
Investors shouldn’t necessarily flip for Zillow’s flop, but they may want to start asking some broader questions |
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| 2021-10-18 06:00:00 |
Tech |
Members of Congressional Committee Question if Amazon Executives Misled Congress |
In a letter, bipartisan group of representatives asks for documents, ‘exculpatory’ evidence as they consider whether to recommend Justice Department investigation |
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| 2021-10-18 05:59:00 |
World |
China Faces Slower Growth Path as It Pursues Longer-Term Reforms |
Beijing’s attempts to tackle festering issues in its economy are adding to economic concerns as the pandemic bounceback fades |
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| 2021-10-18 05:56:00 |
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Australian Bond Yields Spooked by Surging New Zealand Inflation |
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| 2021-10-18 05:44:00 |
Markets |
Global Investors Gain a New Way to Bet on Stocks in China |
Hong Kong’s stock exchange launches trading of futures tied to a MSCI index of 50 stocks listed in Shanghai or Shenzhen |
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| 2021-10-18 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Cyber Private Eyes Go After Hackers, Without Counterattacking |
Some companies work within confines of federal law to take action against attackers, stopping short of hacking back |
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| 2021-10-18 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
How CFOs Set Their Outlooks Amid Waves of Virus: One Day at a Time |
Finance chiefs say they have had to tweak their forecasts with greater frequency and granularity than ever before in response to infection rates globally |
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| 2021-10-18 05:30:00 |
Politics |
GOP Sees Opening as Biden Copes With Pre-Christmas Inflation, Supply-Chain Issues |
The White House is seeking to ease shipping bottlenecks as Republicans predict a rough holiday season for the Biden administration |
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| 2021-10-18 05:30:00 |
Tech |
WSJ Tech Live Conference Features Interviews With Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, CEOs of ViacomCBS and Reddit |
Top executives from Arm Holdings, Cameo, scooter startup Lime and Grab Holdings are also set to speak at the first day of the hybrid event |
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| 2021-10-18 05:30:00 |
Life & Work |
Can I Get a Flu Shot and Covid-19 Booster at the Same Time? And Other Answers to Your Flu Season Questions |
Covid-19 boosters are arriving at the same time as flu season. Doctors say it’s important not to forget about flu shots—here’s why |
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| 2021-10-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Green Investing Looks to Clean Up the Maritime Industry |
Wall Street is embracing a new kind of environmentally friendly debt aimed at lowering ocean pollution |
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| 2021-10-18 04:55:00 |
Markets |
Cars Are Making Money Like Homes—For Now |
The unprecedented jump in used-vehicle prices has made it a great time to own a vehicle, but it might be storing up problems |
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| 2021-10-18 04:16:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Hire 10,000 Workers in EU to Build Up ‘Metaverse’ |
Social-media company sees the virtual realm as a key component of its future and a major driver of new technology investment |
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| 2021-10-18 01:31:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Cleared to Own All of China Unit |
U.S. bank has operated a Chinese joint venture for 17 years |
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| 2021-10-17 23:17:00 |
World |
China’s Third-Quarter Economic Growth Slows Sharply to 4.9% |
Power shortages and supply-chain problems added to the impact from Beijing’s efforts to rein in the real estate and technology sectors |
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| 2021-10-17 18:12:00 |
IPOs |
Saks E-Commerce Unit Begins IPO Preparations |
Public offering could value company at $6 billion, take place in first half of 2022 |
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| 2021-10-17 16:55:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The White Ship’ Review: A Fateful Medieval Joy Ride |
An ill-fated crossing of the English Channel ended in a maritime disaster, with long-running consequences for a dynasty. |
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| 2021-10-17 16:51:00 |
Opinion |
Big Labor and the Supply Shortage |
Unions show their power amid inflation and demand for workers. |
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| 2021-10-17 16:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Amess Assassination |
Was the killer of a Tory Member of Parliament motivated by radical Islamic sympathies? |
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| 2021-10-17 16:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Return of Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy |
Amid chaos at the border, Biden moves to reinstate a migrant policy he denounced. |
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| 2021-10-17 16:46:00 |
World |
Group of 16 Americans and a Canadian, Including Five Children, Kidnapped in Haiti |
U.S. State Department says it is aware of reports that gang abducted missionaries from Ohio-based group |
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| 2021-10-17 16:41:00 |
Opinion |
Mexico Moves to Seize American Assets |
Why does López Obrador have the impression that Biden doesn’t care? |
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| 2021-10-17 16:35:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Power Over Energy |
Will ‘bold’ action against climate change include abuse of his national-security authority? |
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| 2021-10-17 16:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Woke, Elvis and America’s Great Awakenings |
This isn’t the first time in history that a wave of youthful righteousness has tried to transform America. |
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| 2021-10-17 16:33:00 |
Opinion |
Now, Go Where No Man Has Gone Before |
America should be taking the lead in space exploration again. |
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| 2021-10-17 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
Alumni Unite For Freedom Of Speech |
Many left-of-center professors now realize that they too can be brutally canceled by the mob. |
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| 2021-10-17 16:31:00 |
Opinion |
In 2022, It’s the Culture, Stupid |
Democrats’ economic overreach is bad enough, but it isn’t the Republicans’ most effective line of attack. |
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| 2021-10-17 16:25:00 |
Business |
From Film Sets to Manufacturing Plants, Unions Push Companies as Workers Stay Scarce |
Union leaders say pandemic frustrations spur ‘new militancy’ among workers; critics warn efforts hit companies already struggling with supply-chain problems |
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| 2021-10-17 15:31:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Face a Deadline on Benefits and Climate Bill Consensus |
Party lawmakers are immersed in whittling down a package initially pegged at roughly $3.5 trillion to an amount centrists can support |
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| 2021-10-17 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: China GDP, U.S. Industry and Housing |
China’s economic growth likely eased in the third quarter |
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| 2021-10-17 14:20:00 |
Opinion |
Failure Was Always an Option for Elizabeth Holmes |
If somebody had told her, she would have avoided a world of trouble. |
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| 2021-10-17 14:18:00 |
Opinion |
The FBI Needs a Wray of Courage |
Stand against Merrick Garland’s effort to intimidate parents. |
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| 2021-10-17 12:19:00 |
U.S. |
Bill Clinton Is Released From Hospital |
Former president had been hospitalized since Tuesday for a non-Covid-19 infection |
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| 2021-10-17 11:20:00 |
World |
British Police Question Alleged Attacker in Killing of Conservative Lawmaker David Amess |
Suspect identified as a 25-year-old British citizen of Somali descent, an official said |
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| 2021-10-17 10:12:00 |
Opinion |
How to Prevent China From Invading Taiwan |
A change in posture will be necessary. |
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| 2021-10-17 10:11:00 |
Opinion |
In North Carolina, Let the People Rule |
This power grab would call into question the legitimacy of the state Supreme Court and the electoral process. |
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| 2021-10-17 10:09:00 |
Opinion |
Tax Competition Will Outlive Yellen’s Global Tax Deal |
Countries will still be free to define exclusions. |
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| 2021-10-17 10:01:00 |
Economy |
About The Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey |
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| 2021-10-17 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Supply-Chain Bottlenecks, Elevated Inflation to Last Well Into Next Year, Survey Finds |
Economists see supply constraints, labor shortages as bigger risks to economy than Covid-19, WSJ survey finds |
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| 2021-10-17 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Rising Mortgage Rates Shift Lenders’ Focus to Home Buyers |
The 30-year mortgage is above 3% again, reducing the number of people looking to save money by refinancing |
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| 2021-10-17 09:00:00 |
Markets |
8 Things to Know When Choosing a Medicare Plan |
The choices can be confusing, and the fine print is important. But it’s crucial to choose wisely, because it may be hard to change your mind. |
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| 2021-10-17 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Fix Facebook, Instagram and Social Media? Change the Defaults |
Default settings in our social-media apps were designed to benefit companies and their bottom lines. What if regulation pushed them to benefit us? |
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| 2021-10-17 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Banks Promised to Cut Funding for Arctic Oil Drilling. Money Flowed Anyway. |
Some investors say lenders’ pledges on Arctic drilling contain loopholes |
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| 2021-10-17 06:37:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Afghan Resettlements Slowed by Housing Shortage, Old Technology |
Many evacuees now living in cramped facilities on American military bases could be stuck there well into 2022 |
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| 2021-10-17 05:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Soft Infrastructure Agenda May Not Boost Growth |
Evidence of impact on economic output to support Democrats’ multitrillion-dollar proposal is contested |
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| 2021-10-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
India Embraces Stock Investing as Local Market Surges |
A bull market is accelerating a decadelong shift in how Indian families are investing |
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| 2021-10-17 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Alibaba Faces New Threat: an Evolving Chinese Shopper |
E-commerce company, already under regulatory scrutiny, is losing market share as consumers shift from targeted product searches to browsing and interaction |
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| 2021-10-17 05:30:00 |
Business |
Selling Cars in the Era of the Chip Shortage: Online Chats and No More Haggling |
Dealerships lean on fewer staff to sell used cars, handle new-car buyers online; ‘Haggling has gone out the window’ |
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| 2021-10-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
‘Crazy’ Bets on $200 Oil Invade the Options Market |
Traders are wagering U.S. crude’s rally to a seven-year high is just the beginning, despite a softening global economic expansion |
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| 2021-10-16 22:30:00 |
World |
Deal Maker for Venezuela’s Maduro Regime Extradited to U.S. |
Alex Saab, accused by American officials of using a global network of companies to stash millions, was a top target in Washington’s struggle with Venezuela |
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| 2021-10-16 22:18:00 |
Business |
Hollywood Workers Reach Agreement With Studios, Averting Strike |
Film and television industry avoids shutdown of production after union reaches last-minute deal with studios and streaming services |
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| 2021-10-16 12:11:00 |
Business |
Three Years After First 737 MAX Crash, Fallout Continues for Boeing and Victims |
Indictment of a former technical pilot is first time an individual has faced charges related to the accidents; the company previously reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the government |
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| 2021-10-16 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
A Tomb Not Fit for a President |
When Andrew Jackson refused to be buried in a Roman sarcophagus, he showed the down-to-earth essence of democracy. |
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| 2021-10-16 12:00:00 |
Africa |
Nigeria’s Gangs Raised Millions by Kidnapping Children. Now the Government Can’t Stop Them. |
Criminal gangs, flush with ransom money, are growing more brazen, stealing heavy munitions and extorting the government |
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| 2021-10-16 12:00:00 |
Markets |
An Ohio Pension Manager Risks Running Out of Retirement Money. His Answer: Take More Risks. |
Farouki Majeed and other retirement-system officials are turning to private equity, private loans and real estate to plug gaps in their ‘leaking bucket’ |
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| 2021-10-16 12:00:00 |
Tech |
How the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Helped Make Your Smartphone’s Screen Possible |
To peer deeper than ever into space, NASA needed optics of unprecedented size; the technology to make them was later repurposed to manufacture the display you might be looking at this very moment |
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| 2021-10-16 11:06:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Committee Tests Congress’s Waning Power to Command Testimony |
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon’s defiance of House committee subpoena highlights legislative branch’s reliance on courts and prosecutors to enforce its actions |
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| 2021-10-16 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Aching Backs Equal Big Bucks, but an Adjustment Looms |
Rapidly expanding chiropractic chain The Joint Corp looks like a long shot once you crunch the numbers |
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| 2021-10-16 09:44:00 |
World |
British Police Search London Homes in Wake of David Amess Killing |
U.K. authorities said the attack could be linked with Islamic extremism and that the suspect appeared to have acted alone |
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| 2021-10-16 08:02:00 |
World |
Myanmar’s Military Junta Denied a Seat at Asean Summit |
Decision effectively sidelines the regime’s bid for international legitimacy and increases pressure to cooperate with neighbors to resolve political crisis |
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| 2021-10-16 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Maybe Productivity Will Save Investors From Inflation |
Companies are spending on capital goods again, but will it work? |
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| 2021-10-16 05:33:00 |
Business |
California Scrambles to Find Electricity to Offset Plant Closures |
State contends with coming loss of gas-fired power plants and its last remaining nuclear facility in transition to renewable energy |
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| 2021-10-16 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Bet on Raising Taxes on High-Income People, Big Businesses |
Push is viewed broadly within party as political asset, based on opinion polls, but GOP sees it as overreach |
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| 2021-10-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
A Bitcoin ETF Is Almost Here. What Does That Mean for Investors? |
With ProShares preparing for the launch of its exchange-traded fund, others are expected to follow as the SEC considers additional proposals |
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| 2021-10-16 01:24:00 |
Politics |
Senate Democratic Incumbents Outraise Their Republican Challengers |
The candidates reported their quarterly fundraising totals in campaign finance reports Friday |
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| 2021-10-15 23:13:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Lean Toward Dropping Clean-Electricity Plan From Budget Package |
Sen. Joe Manchin is opposed to the proposal, which would push utilities to draw more power from clean-energy sources |
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| 2021-10-15 23:05:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Offers Payments to Families of Afghans Killed in August Drone Strike |
State Department to support slain aid worker’s family’s effort to relocate to U.S., Pentagon says |
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| 2021-10-15 22:22:00 |
Business |
Ex-Boeing Pilot Charged in Probe of 737 MAX Crashes Is Scapegoat, Lawyer Says |
Prosecutors face challenges in pinning the blame for deception of air-safety regulators on a lone employee, legal observers say |
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| 2021-10-15 21:05:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says Witnesses Who Defy Jan. 6 Panel’s Subpoenas Should Be Prosecuted |
House Democrats are seeking contempt of Congress charge against former Trump aide Steve Bannon |
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| 2021-10-15 19:29:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The French Connection’: Mainlining Raw Realism |
William Friedkin’s 1971 film ramped up Hollywood’s traditional formula of the “procedural” crime movie with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred style of acting and cinematography |
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| 2021-10-15 18:58:00 |
Markets |
ProShares Readies Bitcoin ETF for Launch |
Firm is slated to be the first to roll out an exchange-traded fund based on bitcoin futures |
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| 2021-10-15 18:56:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America, Netflix, Moderna: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-10-15 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Suddenly Loves Frackers |
After waging war on the industry, Biden wants its help to reduce gas prices. |
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| 2021-10-15 18:51:00 |
CIO Journal |
Kelly Services Names CIO to Boost Job-Placement Technology |
Veteran IT leader Rosie Rivel will help the staffing firm increase the use of digital tools as employers scramble to fill jobs |
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| 2021-10-15 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Big Government Isn’t Popular Again |
Gallup finds a decline in public support for more taxes and services. |
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| 2021-10-15 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Captain Kirk vs. Prince William |
Actor William Shatner replies to a royal critic of his rocket flight. |
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| 2021-10-15 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Japan’s Coming Defense Buildup |
With China in mind, Tokyo vows to double military spending. |
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| 2021-10-15 18:41:00 |
U.S. |
Nikolas Cruz Is Expected to Plead Guilty to 2018 Parkland School Shooting |
Cruz could still face death penalty for shooting that killed 17 students and staff members |
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| 2021-10-15 17:51:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Politico’s New Owner Plans to Grow Staff, Launch Paywall |
Axel Springer, whose $1 billion acquisition of Politico is expected to close next week, also eyes foreign-language editions |
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| 2021-10-15 17:38:00 |
Logistics Report |
J.B. Hunt Expects Strong Freight Demand to Extend Into 2022 |
Bellwether for transportation industry says labor shortages and congestion are constraining the sector |
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| 2021-10-15 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Anxiety Is a Health Problem Too |
A new study finds 129 million additional cases of major mental disorders world-wide compared with pre-pandemic figures. |
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| 2021-10-15 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
There’s No Good Answer to the 737 MAX Disaster |
A grand jury faults one executive’s serious error of omission, but the larger mystery is unsolved. |
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| 2021-10-15 17:18:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Humor |
‘If you don’t know why that’s funny, then you’re not the audience for the joke. |
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| 2021-10-15 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
An Urban Organizer Wants ‘Race off the Table’ |
‘America is thirsty to reward grace and virtue,’ the Woodson Center’s retiring president says. ‘There’s going to be a revival coming soon.’ |
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| 2021-10-15 17:09:00 |
U.S. |
Chicago Mayor, Police Union Take Vaccine Fight to Court |
Mayor Lightfoot and the local Fraternal Order of Police are at odds over a city requirement to report vaccination status |
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| 2021-10-15 16:54:00 |
U.S. |
Capitol Police Officer Charged With Obstruction of Justice Related to Jan. 6 Riot |
Michael Riley allegedly told a contact on Facebook to delete posts showing that the person was at the Capitol |
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| 2021-10-15 16:28:00 |
Health |
FDA Delays Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine for Adolescents to Review Rare Myocarditis Side Effect |
Agency holds off decision on expanding use of shot to 12-to-17-year-olds while it looks into risk of rare heart condition |
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| 2021-10-15 15:59:00 |
Business |
Netflix Fires Employee Who Leaked Information About Dave Chappelle Special |
Move comes as streaming giant faces employee backlash over stand-up show that some said was offensive to transgender community |
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| 2021-10-15 15:48:00 |
U.S. |
White House Commission on Changing Supreme Court Airs Differences |
In its first public hearing, 36-member committee argues over whether Congress has right to increase high court’s composition |
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| 2021-10-15 15:28:00 |
Politics |
Suspected Ransomware Payments Nearly Doubled This Year, Treasury Says |
Financial firms flagged nearly $600 million in suspected ransomware payments; Treasury investigators identified billions more |
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| 2021-10-15 15:21:00 |
Economy |
Child Tax Credit Payments 2021: Who Is Eligible and How Much Are They? |
Tax credit is a federal benefit that reduces income tax liability for people with children |
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| 2021-10-15 15:20:00 |
World |
Fatal Stabbing of British Lawmaker David Amess Investigated as Terrorism |
Attack on the Conservative lawmaker is the latest in a number of assaults on members of Parliament in the U.K. |
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| 2021-10-15 14:54:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Booster Shot Endorsed by FDA Advisers |
The experts, whose recommendations are often followed by the FDA, said the agency should clear the extra dose for adults |
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| 2021-10-15 14:49:00 |
World |
David Amess: What We Know About the Deadly Stabbing of the British Lawmaker |
Conservative member of the British Parliament was killed during a visit with constituents outside London |
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| 2021-10-15 14:45:00 |
Opinion |
Indocency on Display at the Art Institute of Chicago |
The museum fired all its volunteer greeters and guides because most were white women with above average means. |
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| 2021-10-15 14:43:00 |
Opinion |
Come to Miami for Sunshine, Low Taxes—and Normal Life |
Move Silicon Valley to Florida, an investor said. ‘How can I help?’ asked Mayor Francis X. Suarez. |
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| 2021-10-15 14:31:00 |
Markets |
Stablecoin Giant Tether Hit With $41 Million Fine in Latest Crypto Crackdown |
Regulator says company misrepresented dollar reserves behind its digital tokens; Tether said issues have since been addressed |
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| 2021-10-15 14:26:00 |
Opinion |
Covid and the Abuse of Scientific Authority |
‘Follow the science’? Show me the data. |
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| 2021-10-15 14:25:00 |
Opinion |
Young Progressives Lead Where Biden Falters |
The left is aggressive while the president is not at the top of his game. |
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| 2021-10-15 14:24:00 |
Opinion |
Occam’s Razor, Meet Hickam’s Dictum |
In medicine, the simplest and most logical diagnosis is usually correct. But not always. |
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| 2021-10-15 14:07:00 |
Business |
LinkedIn Social Network Is Leaving China, but Microsoft Remains |
Software giant will have to navigate rising restrictions in China as it looks for growth for Bing, Teams and cloud |
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| 2021-10-15 14:03:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department to Ask Supreme Court to Block Texas Abortion Law |
Biden administration’s move presents high court with new occasion to consider the state’s novel ban on women’s abortions after six weeks |
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| 2021-10-15 13:57:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Has the Recipe for Long-Term Gains |
Bank’s huge returns in deal making might not be sustainable forever, but across-the-board improvements to its overall business bode well |
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| 2021-10-15 13:14:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
The enormous world of Edward O. Wilson, the problem of Vichy, a painter of power, Noël Coward’s genius and more. |
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| 2021-10-15 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
No More Trillions |
More evidence the economy doesn’t need another massive federal intervention. |
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| 2021-10-15 12:48:00 |
Management |
America’s Workers Are Leaving Jobs in Record Numbers |
U.S. workers handed in nearly 20 million resignations this spring and summer |
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| 2021-10-15 12:44:00 |
World |
Chinese Man Who Killed Ex-Wife as She Was Livestreaming Is Sentenced to Death |
The killing drew attention to a lack of protection for Chinese women trying to leave abusive marriages |
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| 2021-10-15 12:04:00 |
Life & Work |
‘Halloween Kills’ Star Jamie Lee Curtis on Why She ‘Loathes’ Being Scared |
A queen of the horror genre, the actress talked to us about ‘MacGyvering’ a podcast studio, her love of mid-century furniture—and her inconvenient aversion to fear |
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| 2021-10-15 11:38:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Hits $60,000 Ahead of Potential ETF Approval |
Securities and Exchange Commission could rule on proposals for bitcoin-futures fund as soon as next week |
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| 2021-10-15 11:32:00 |
Markets |
Heroic American Shoppers Braved High Prices, Low Inventory |
Key variable for retail sales going into the holidays seems to be the state of Covid-19 rather than what is on the shelves and how much it costs |
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| 2021-10-15 11:00:00 |
Markets |
A New Way to Tackle This Market Moment |
Stocks are sky-high and bond yields are near zero. A strategy called ‘return stacking’ can free up part of your portfolio to put to work in a quieter part of the investing world. |
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| 2021-10-15 10:53:00 |
Books & Arts |
The Ant Man’s World: ‘Edward O. Wilson’ and ‘Scientist’ |
The researcher and writer who has made the world of social insects his life’s work has also become their interpreter. |
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| 2021-10-15 10:52:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The King’s Painter: Holbein’s Portraits of Power |
Combining the material and the ethereal, Hans Holbein brought a haunted quality to pictures with a political edge. |
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| 2021-10-15 10:23:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Noël Coward on (and in) Theatre’ Review: The Charm Offense |
A polymath with a high-velocity pen, Coward masked exactitude with effervescence. |
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| 2021-10-15 09:53:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘When France Fell’ Review: The Problem of Vichy |
In 1940, American isolationists wanted Marshal Pétain’s government to be treated as neutral. The British thought otherwise. |
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| 2021-10-15 09:48:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Profit Rises on Deal Bonanza |
Wall Street firm’s investment bankers have their second-best quarter on record |
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| 2021-10-15 09:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Prepares to Resume Remain-in-Mexico Immigration Policy |
The decision to restart the program by mid-November abides by a federal judge’s order on the Trump-era policy |
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| 2021-10-15 09:44:00 |
Books & Arts |
Children’s Books: ‘Ferryman’ Review |
In the opening volume of Claire McFall’s trilogy, a mysterious fate and a fantastic voyage. |
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| 2021-10-15 09:40:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Lift Restrictions for International Travelers to U.S. |
Air and land-border travelers will need to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination |
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| 2021-10-15 09:29:00 |
Life & Work |
Where to Go Stargazing, Whether Your Budget Is $95 or $95,000 |
This fall is high time to get starry-eyed. Five astronomy-focused getaways, from a low-key adventure in North Carolina’s Outer Banks to a ‘Sky’s the Limit’ package in California’s Wine Country |
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| 2021-10-15 09:28:00 |
Books & Arts |
Five Best: Stories of Friendship |
Selected by Derek B. Miller, the author, most recently, of the novel ‘How to Find Your Way in the Dark.’ |
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| 2021-10-15 09:23:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Sets Off Alarms Around the World |
The big question for the global economy: Will price rises feed further inflation cycles? |
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| 2021-10-15 09:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
In Season 3 of ‘Succession,’ Jeremy Strong Lets Kendall Roy Off the Leash |
The HBO drama is back, picking up the saga of billionaire Logan Roy and the blood sport for control of Waystar Royco |
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| 2021-10-15 09:00:00 |
Business |
Why Ford Picked Tennessee for Its New Electric-Vehicle Plant |
State leaders and the Tennessee Valley Authority offered millions of dollars in incentives, inexpensive and reliable energy |
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| 2021-10-15 08:42:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Spillover Risks Can Be Controlled, Central Bank Says |
Developer had blindly diversified and expanded, official says, but the risk exposure of individual financial institutions to the developer isn’t big |
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| 2021-10-15 08:40:00 |
Business |
Walmart, With Eyes on Amazon, Tries to Build a Fintech Startup |
Former Goldman executives look to marry their expertise with retailer’s consumers and data to offer financial services |
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| 2021-10-15 08:40:00 |
World |
Afghanistan Mosque Hit by Deadly Suicide Bombing |
At least 30 people killed at a Shiite mosque in Kandahar, a Taliban stronghold |
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| 2021-10-15 08:31:00 |
Business |
Dubai Halts Air-Cargo Imports Amid Supply-Chain Snags |
Local backlog represents another bottleneck in a world filling up with them |
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| 2021-10-15 08:28:00 |
World |
Italy Implements Tough Covid-19 Mandate for Workers, Prompting Protests |
Employees will have to provide proof of vaccination, negative test or recent coronavirus infection to access workplaces |
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| 2021-10-15 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Largest Cities Had Some of the Lowest U.S. Inflation Rates in September |
New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago were below the national level while rural areas grappled with increases in gasoline and vehicle prices |
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| 2021-10-15 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Cannabis Company Tilray Sets Blueprint for U.S. Expansion |
Tilray is one of several cannabis companies structuring U.S. acquisitions to stay within the bounds of their U.S. listings |
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| 2021-10-15 07:03:00 |
Markets |
EA’s Hot Season of Discontent |
Videogame publisher heads into anticipated record holiday season with questions hanging over two of its biggest franchises |
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| 2021-10-15 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Starwood Capital Rakes in $10 Billion for Distressed Real-Estate Deals |
Firm has already deployed $3.5 billion from the fund, CEO Barry Sternlicht said |
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| 2021-10-15 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Oat Rally Reaches Records Amid Drought |
Severe dry weather hurts supply, driving up prices for breakfast staple and alternative-milk ingredient |
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| 2021-10-15 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Data Concerns Drag Down U.S.-Listed Chinese Brokers |
Shares in Futu and Up Fintech fall sharply, after Chinese state media says new privacy laws would pose challenges to them |
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| 2021-10-15 06:59:00 |
Markets |
China’s Robinhoods Could Be Next in Beijing’s Crosshairs |
Beijing’s rising concerns about data security—and overseas listings—put China’s previously highflying online brokers at risk |
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| 2021-10-15 06:48:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise to End Choppy Week, Ahead of More Earnings |
Investors await more financial results, including from Goldman Sachs, while oil prices extend run-up |
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| 2021-10-15 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Virgin Galactic, Bitcoin, Moderna, Goldman: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Virgin Galactic shares were on a descent trajectory; Backing for Moderna’s booster gave the stock a shot in the arm |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Facebook Should Clarify Terms of Service, Irish Privacy Regulator Says |
Draft ruling calls for fine but supports company’s view that terms of service is adequate for gaining users’ permission to use data |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Rely on Big Guns in Virginia as Early Voting Plummets |
Crucial governor’s race pits Democrat Terry McAuliffe against Republican Glenn Youngkin |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Consumer Spending Seems to Be Steady Despite Supply Crunch |
Economists estimate retail sales rose 0.5% last month when excluding a decline for autos, as inflation helped lift results |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Business |
How YouTube Copied Hollywood to Win Video Makers’ Loyalty |
The site has spent more than a decade building an in-house agency for digital superstars, drawing ad sales, sponsorships and other revenue |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Trading Furor Complicates White House Decisions on Fed Leadership |
Financial disclosures that prompted senior officials to resign have dented but not derailed Jerome Powell’s path to reappointment |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
At Times Like These, Inflation Isn’t All Bad |
Inflation might be part of the solution for an economy undergoing a complex transition |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Law |
Chinese Telecom Giant ZTE in Dispute With U.S. Court-Appointed Monitor |
Dallas lawyer has threatened to use friendship with judge to get longer term in lucrative monitorship, people familiar with the matter say |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Are Your 2021 Disaster Losses Tax Deductible? Congress Will Decide |
Lots of Americans have suffered property damage from fires, storms and winter freezes this year. More generous write-offs for losses may be on the way. |
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| 2021-10-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs’ Petershill, a Collection of Private-Equity Stakes, Slides After IPO |
Petershill Partners is down 9% since its lackluster debut in London last month |
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| 2021-10-15 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Press Climate Agenda on Wall Street |
White House lays out finance-related initiatives ahead of U.N. summit on climate change in Glasgow |
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| 2021-10-14 22:56:00 |
U.S. |
Former President Bill Clinton Hospitalized With Non-Covid Infection |
Mr. Clinton was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center on Tuesday, his spokesman said |
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| 2021-10-14 22:22:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Abortion Restrictions Can Continue During Litigation, Appeals Court Rules |
Federal appeals court order sets the stage for the issue to return to the Supreme Court |
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| 2021-10-14 20:42:00 |
U.S. |
Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Dermatologist Describes Theranos Lab Director Stint |
Doctor testifies on minimal role overseeing blood-testing startup’s clinical operations |
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| 2021-10-14 19:58:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Pushes Back Commercial Space Flights |
Company believes it will launch private-astronaut flights in the fourth quarter of 2022 |
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| 2021-10-14 19:44:00 |
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Canada’s Jobs Recovery Has Further to Go: Bank of Canada |
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says the jobs recovery remains uneven |
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| 2021-10-14 19:19:00 |
Business |
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Boeing Pilot in 737 MAX Crash Case |
Former Boeing 737 chief technical pilot Mark Forkner charged with deceiving Federal Aviation Administration |
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| 2021-10-14 19:14:00 |
U.S. |
Real Estate Heir Robert Durst Is Sentenced to Life for Murder |
Durst was convicted last month of first-degree murder for shooting Susan Berman in 2000 |
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| 2021-10-14 19:09:00 |
Politics |
Commission on Changing Supreme Court Skeptical About Adding Justices |
Preliminary documents released on eve of public meeting assess merits of term limits for justices, limiting number of justices any president can name |
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| 2021-10-14 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Moderna Vaccine Double-Cross |
Officials thank the biotech startup for saving lives by making it a political scapegoat. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:57:00 |
Opinion |
San Francisco’s Drug Store Anarchy |
Rampant shoplifting drives five Walgreens stores out of business. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:57:00 |
Opinion |
Donald Trump’s Hostage Politics |
He says Republicans must agree the 2020 election was stolen or he’ll aid the Democrats. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:56:00 |
Opinion |
Education Horror Show, Continued |
A teacher is targeted after she described the baleful effect of critical race theory. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
Dave Chappelle May Help Tame Wokeness |
There are other signs, too, that our revolution may be moving past its Terror and toward its Thermidor. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
New Delhi Says Tata to Nationalization |
The privatization of Air India could mark the end of a long history of bureaucrats running the country’s businesses. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Devour Kyrsten Sinema |
Tactics first employed against conservatives are now being turned on liberal dissenters. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Which American Way? |
‘Three characteristics that have endured from the founding are a live-and-let-live attitude, a belief in opportunity and initiative, and a strong sense of patriotism.’ |
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| 2021-10-14 18:30:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Capote’s Women’ Review: Betrayal of the Swans |
‘Answered Prayers’ was trumpeted as Truman Capote’s masterwork-in-progress. A salacious excerpt led to its (and its author’s) undoing. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Marching Christ Down Sixth Avenue |
Our Eucharistic procession in the heart of Manhattan surprised many. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
China and the U.S. Sabotage Their Own Tech Companies |
Xi Jinping and Joe Biden wage their version of Maoist rectification drives against successful firms. |
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| 2021-10-14 18:19:00 |
Business |
Icahn to Commence Proxy Contest, Tender Offer for Southwest Gas |
Icahn offers to buy Southwest shares at $75 each |
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| 2021-10-14 18:14:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Johnson & Johnson Places Talc Injury Claims in Bankruptcy |
Healthcare company places into chapter 11 a corporate affiliate holding talc-related injury liabilities, confirming fears of plaintiffs’ lawyers |
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| 2021-10-14 18:11:00 |
Logistics Report |
Push to Operate L.A. Port 24/7 Off to Slow Start |
Experts see no ‘silver bullet’ for cargo backups as terminal operators and importers discuss when and how to work all night |
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| 2021-10-14 17:43:00 |
U.S. |
Lawyers for Former Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright to Argue Death Was ‘Innocent Mistake’ |
Kimberly Potter, a 26-year veteran, shot Mr. Wright with 9mm handgun while saying ‘I’ll tase ya’ |
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| 2021-10-14 17:41:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Lehman Trilogy’ Review: Quite a Wall Street Story |
The play, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Adrian Lester, pays big dividends despite its flaws |
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| 2021-10-14 17:35:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Four Hours at the Capitol’:Day of Rage, Insurrection and Infamy |
The HBO documentary chillingly captures the events of Jan. 6 |
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| 2021-10-14 17:33:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Bergman Island’ Review: Working Things Out at a Shrine |
Mia Hansen-Løve’s brilliant new film lands a filmmaking couple on sacred cinematic ground |
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| 2021-10-14 17:19:00 |
U.S. |
Alex Murdaugh Arrested, Charged Over Insurance Settlements in Housekeeper’s Death |
Arrest adds to litany of other problems for the disgraced South Carolina lawyer |
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| 2021-10-14 17:14:00 |
Business |
Alcoa’s Sales Rise 31% on Strong Aluminium Prices |
Shipments fell in latest quarter in part because railcars were lacking |
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| 2021-10-14 16:42:00 |
Politics |
U.S., European Nations Claim Progress on Path to Removing Digital Taxes |
French finance minister says five European countries agree on how they will remove digital taxes once a global agreement is in force |
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| 2021-10-14 16:40:00 |
World |
IMF Seeks to Allay Doubts Following Data-Rigging Scandal, Move Forward With New Agenda |
Group plans to boost financial support for low-income countries to get past pandemic and has new focus on climate-change financing, but faces questions about its relevance |
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| 2021-10-14 16:37:00 |
Markets |
Wells Fargo Profit Rises 59% on Reserve Release |
Bank beat analyst expectations, but quarterly revenue fell 2% |
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| 2021-10-14 16:29:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 House Panel to Hold Steve Bannon in Criminal Contempt of Congress |
Democratic-led committee investigating Capitol riot plans vote next week after former Trump aide declined to comply with subpoena |
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| 2021-10-14 16:25:00 |
Experience Report |
Motional Previews the Self-Driving Taxi Experience, With Lyft as Its First Partner |
Lyft plans to bring Motional’s robotaxis to U.S. cities in 2023 |
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| 2021-10-14 16:24:00 |
Business |
Deere Workers Go On Strike for First Time in 35 Years |
More than 10,000 workers walked off the job at the farm- and construction-equipment maker after earlier rejecting a deal with pay raises and bonuses over six years |
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| 2021-10-14 16:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden Weighs Nominating Former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again |
The Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent chief since President Biden took office |
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| 2021-10-14 15:43:00 |
Politics |
Senate Democrats Plan Vote Next Week on Voting Measure |
Republicans have opposed efforts to set federal election standards |
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| 2021-10-14 15:38:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Group of Senators Presses Administration on Havana Syndrome |
Lawmakers see ‘significant unmitigated threat to our national security,’ urge administration to name new official to oversee response |
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| 2021-10-14 15:34:00 |
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Fed’s Thomas Barkin Unsure Economy Can Recover All Jobs Lost in Pandemic |
The official says the Fed can’t try to recover all the jobs at the price of a long-term surge in inflation |
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| 2021-10-14 15:15:00 |
Markets |
What Bank Earnings From JPMorgan, Bank of America Tell Us About the U.S. Economy |
On Wall Street, M&A is on fire, but on Main Street, loan growth is muted |
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| 2021-10-14 15:07:00 |
Life & Work |
Should Halloween Decor Be Chic? |
We gathered interior designers and nonprofessional enthusiasts to debate whether decorations should be in good taste—or wholeheartedly hokey in the spirit of a childish holiday |
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| 2021-10-14 14:58:00 |
Life & Work |
Kissinger Knew That Middle East Peace Couldn’t Be Rushed |
As Secretary of State, he saw that a stable regional order required a step-by-step process—not a grand agreement. Later administrations have ignored his lesson, especially with Israel and the Palestinians. |
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| 2021-10-14 14:50:00 |
Deals |
Jana Partners Takes Stake in Macy’s, Urges E-Commerce Spinoff |
Activist investor says stand-alone e-commerce business would be worth a multiple of Macy’s current market value |
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| 2021-10-14 14:39:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase Pitches Blueprint for Special Crypto Regulator |
Trading platform asks Congress to create a cryptocurrency oversight regime separate from existing market regulators |
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| 2021-10-14 14:33:00 |
CFO Journal |
SEC Revives Proposal to Claw Back Executive Pay |
The regulator is asking the public for more feedback on a plan that seeks to punish accounting missteps by revoking pay from top executives |
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| 2021-10-14 14:32:00 |
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Bank of Mexico Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns |
The central bank expects inflation to remain above target well into 2023 |
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| 2021-10-14 14:19:00 |
World |
Giulio Regeni Murder Trial Opens in Italy With Egyptian Security Officials Absent |
Landmark trial will be the first over alleged abuses by Egypt’s National Security Agency |
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| 2021-10-14 14:17:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Folds LinkedIn Social-Media Service in China |
LinkedIn cites challenging operating environment, as retreat marks the biggest departure from China by a major tech company in years |
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| 2021-10-14 14:12:00 |
Life & Work |
The Perfect Fall Coat: A Preppy Classic, Revisited |
Before buying one of this season’s updated duffle coats, study poet and activist June Jordan’s edgy and effortless 1960s spin on the style |
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| 2021-10-14 14:10:00 |
Books & Arts |
Banksy’s Shredded Artwork Sells for $25.4 Million |
The famed British street artist shocked the art world in 2018 by shredding the work by remote control moments after it was auctioned off |
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| 2021-10-14 14:10:00 |
Markets |
Signa Sports Attracts Investment From Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund |
Online sports equipment retailer has also brought in money from SoftBank and Mubadala in preparation for a U.S. listing |
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| 2021-10-14 13:46:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America Stands Out From the Pack |
Strong interest revenue growth set against steady costs gave Bank of America a big boost this quarter |
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| 2021-10-14 13:38:00 |
Opinion |
School-Board Fights, Democracy and the FBI |
Decisions should be more responsive to local needs and preferences. |
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| 2021-10-14 13:37:00 |
Opinion |
In Praise of Christopher Columbus, Italian |
The explorer’s perilous trek across the Atlantic represents the triumph of humanism writ large. |
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| 2021-10-14 13:36:00 |
Opinion |
Evergrande and Beijing’s Addiction to Expropriation |
There is a social burden to unchecked development, borne on the backs of millions of rural farmers. |
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| 2021-10-14 13:15:00 |
Life & Work |
We Are All Cyborgs |
Even when communing with nature we depend on technology for help—but then, so did Henry David Thoreau at Walden Pond |
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| 2021-10-14 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
The Washington Football Team and Ruth Bader Ginsburg |
Katie Couric finally reveals what the late Supreme Court justice thought of anthem protests. |
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| 2021-10-14 13:11:00 |
World |
Pandemic Disruptions Blamed for First Increase in Estimated Tuberculosis Deaths in More Than a Decade |
WHO estimates 1.5 million people died in 2020 from what used to be deadliest infectious disease before Covid-19 emerged |
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| 2021-10-14 12:59:00 |
Life & Work |
2022 Porsche Taycan: A Tesla Rival That’s Eye-Catching—but Pricey |
The all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo costs more and has a shorter range than Tesla. But with relatively few in production, this gorgeously styled roadster has the power to make people look twice. |
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| 2021-10-14 12:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Democrats’ Tax-the-Rich Ruse |
The wealthy already bear far more of the burden in the U.S. than they do in other developed countries. |
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| 2021-10-14 12:47:00 |
Opinion |
Coinbase CEO: We Need a New Approach to Regulating Crypto |
Clear rules would benefit the public, and my company doesn’t seek to be the industry’s gatekeeper. |
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| 2021-10-14 12:44:00 |
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Duke Professor Recognized for Bringing More Clarity to AI Decision Making |
Cynthia Rudin wins $1 million prize for her work on machine-learning systems that make decisions in ways people can easily understand |
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| 2021-10-14 12:32:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
White House Ransomware Summit Eyes Tighter Global Scrutiny for Crypto |
Officials from 31 countries and the EU say uneven enforcement allows hackers to cash in |
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| 2021-10-14 11:19:00 |
Life & Work |
The Pay Gap for Women Starts With a Responsibility Gap |
Female managers are often told they just need to demand more pay; research shows they are undermined by being given smaller roles |
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| 2021-10-14 11:16:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Meet With Pope Francis Ahead of G-20 Summit |
The second Catholic U.S. president, Biden speaks often about his faith |
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| 2021-10-14 11:11:00 |
Business |
Columnist Nicholas Kristof Departs New York Times to Pursue Oregon Governor’s Seat |
The 37-year Times veteran has been considering a run for governor of Oregon, whose current Democratic leader faces term limits |
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| 2021-10-14 10:00:00 |
Markets |
As Inflation Rises, Beware of the Money Illusion. It May Cost You a Lot. |
People often focus on the actual amount of money they earn or spend, rather than its purchasing power |
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| 2021-10-14 09:58:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccine-Mandate Bans Tread on Uncertain Legal Ground |
Texas and Montana have prohibited companies from requiring workers to get inoculated, putting the states into potential conflict with the Biden administration’s coming rules |
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| 2021-10-14 09:52:00 |
Business |
Walgreens to Invest $5.2 Billion in VillageMD |
Pharmacy chain to take a controlling stake in the primary-care network as it seeks to remodel itself as a healthcare provider |
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| 2021-10-14 09:50:00 |
Business |
Toyota Is Accused of Using Stolen Motor Technology in Rare Lawsuit |
Nippon Steel alleges patent infringement in Toyota’s use of a rival supplier’s material; Toyota says it did nothing wrong |
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| 2021-10-14 09:45:00 |
ETFs |
Fund to Let Retail Investors Bet on Early Tech Startups |
Regulators typically limit the purchase of private shares to individual investors with a net worth of more than $1 million or annual income above $200,000 |
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| 2021-10-14 09:40:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Plug Power: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Bank of America shares gained after its earnings report; Alcoa shares were following aluminum prices higher |
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| 2021-10-14 09:30:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Immunity Is the New Buzzword in Food. Even Cheese Balls |
In the Covid-19 era, consumers are eager to bolster their immune systems and companies are flooding grocery shelves with products that claim to help |
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| 2021-10-14 09:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Notes’ Review: Stringing a Few Thoughts Together |
Rediscovering a Swiss author’s unique magnum opus—a constellation of short pieces that lead nowhere, and everywhere. |
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| 2021-10-14 09:19:00 |
World |
Taiwan Fire in Aging Building Kills More Than 40 |
Partially abandoned 13-story tower in Kaohsiung was home to 120 households |
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| 2021-10-14 09:12:00 |
Business |
Domino’s Same-Store Sales Decline Breaks Growth Streak |
At U.S. locations open for at least a year, sales dropped 1.9% in the three months through early September |
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| 2021-10-14 09:08:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America Quarterly Profit Rises 58% on Higher Interest Income |
Profit also boosted by release of cash that bank had set aside to cover loan losses |
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| 2021-10-14 08:53:00 |
Markets |
Metals Prices Surge After Gas Crunch Crimps Output |
Higher energy bills prompt smelters to cut back on zinc and aluminum production |
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| 2021-10-14 08:51:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Profit Rises, Powered by Deal Making, Trading |
New York bank says third-quarter profit rose 36% |
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| 2021-10-14 08:45:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Profit Jumps 48% After Releasing Rainy-Day Funds |
Bank beats analyst expectations for third quarter |
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| 2021-10-14 08:33:00 |
Markets |
Junk Loans Shine as Investors Pile Into Riskiest Parts of CLOs |
The riskiest securities tied to collateralized loan obligations returned over 29% to investors through August, beating major stock indexes |
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| 2021-10-14 08:25:00 |
Business |
IKEA Struggles to Stock Shelves Amid Supply-Chain Woes |
Retail giant said 10% of its products are missing in the U.K., typical of shortfalls elsewhere in the world |
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| 2021-10-14 08:07:00 |
World |
Gunfights Rock Beirut Following Hezbollah Protest Against Blast Probe |
Six dead as Hezbollah supporters rally to demand the dismissal of the judge leading the investigation into last year’s deadly explosion |
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| 2021-10-14 08:00:00 |
Business |
United Airlines Bets on Return of Trans-Atlantic Travel |
Some airlines say they expect international travel to rise as restrictions start to ease |
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| 2021-10-14 08:00:00 |
World |
U.S. Aims to Resume Evacuation Flights From Afghanistan |
U.S. citizens, residents and some Afghan visa applicants would qualify to fly |
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| 2021-10-14 07:38:00 |
Business |
FDA Advisors Considering Moderna Covid-19 Booster Shot |
Vaccine experts are scheduled to meet Thursday to review evidence for a third dose of the Moderna shot and make a recommendation to the FDA |
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| 2021-10-14 07:30:00 |
Business |
LeBron James’s Media Company Sells Minority Stake to Group That Includes Nike, ‘Fortnite’ Creator Epic Games |
Deal values SpringHill at $725 million; James and CEO Maverick Carter to remain largest shareholders |
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| 2021-10-14 07:24:00 |
Business |
Membership Growth Boosts UnitedHealth’s Earnings |
The first big health insurer to post summertime results maintains previous guidance on Covid-19’s impact |
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| 2021-10-14 07:12:00 |
Markets |
What Wild Natural Gas Prices Mean for Inflation |
Tripling of wholesale gas benchmarks in Europe has been more dramatic than its impact on consumer prices, but the link will likely get stronger over time |
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| 2021-10-14 07:02:00 |
World |
Turkey’s Erdogan Fires Central Bank Officials, Fueling Economic Uncertainty |
Lira falls to record lows after Turkish president’s latest intervention at the bank |
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| 2021-10-14 07:00:00 |
IPOs |
Digital-Advertising Company Aleph Files Confidentially for IPO |
The SEC filing paves the way for the CVC Capital- and MercadoLibre-backed Aleph to list shares in early 2022 |
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| 2021-10-14 07:00:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash and Uber Eats Are Still Eating Grubhub’s Lunch |
Trading update from Grubhub’s Amsterdam-based parent might spook U.S. food-delivery investors, but it shouldn’t |
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| 2021-10-14 07:00:00 |
Business |
Boeing Deals With New Dreamliner Defect Amid Production Problems |
Aircraft maker, regulators scrutinize titanium parts on 787 Dreamliner; Boeing cites improvements |
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| 2021-10-14 06:36:00 |
Tech |
TSMC to Build Chip Factory in Japan as It Faces Surging Demand |
With a historic semiconductor crunch, chip makers world-wide are rushing to increase production capacity |
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| 2021-10-14 06:21:00 |
World |
Norway Bow-and-Arrow Suspect Had Been Reported for Radicalization |
A 37-year-old man with a police record is charged with five murders |
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| 2021-10-14 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Major Bank Earnings |
Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are due to report ahead of the opening bell |
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| 2021-10-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Fans Flock to the Futures Market |
Premium on bitcoin futures has doubled this month as investors wager that the SEC will approve the first futures-based bitcoin ETF |
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| 2021-10-14 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Tight Labor Market Keeping Jobless Claims in Check |
Economists estimate unemployment applications fell to near pandemic low |
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| 2021-10-14 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Mass Evictions Didn’t Result After U.S. Ban Ended, Despite Fears |
Rental assistance, local policy changes helped keep eviction rates lower than expected |
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| 2021-10-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
U.S. SPAC Frenzy Inspires a Reboot in Asia |
Financial hubs Singapore and Hong Kong push forward with ‘SPAC 2.0’ frameworks for blank-check companies |
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| 2021-10-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Judges, Prosecutors Diverge on Sentencing Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters |
Setting punishments for nonviolent participants in pro-Trump riot reflects array of mitigating and aggravating factors |
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| 2021-10-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
A Winter of Giant Gas Bills Is Coming. Are You Ready? |
U.S. households are projected to spend more on heating than they have in several years |
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| 2021-10-14 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Effort to Bar Tech Companies From ‘Self-Preferencing’ Gains Traction |
Bipartisan legislation set to be unveiled in the Senate Thursday aims to stop tech companies from favoring their own products |
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| 2021-10-14 04:55:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Climate Ambitions Are Too Costly for Voters |
And even if Americans were willing to pay, it’d have little impact on rising temperatures. |
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| 2021-10-14 04:28:00 |
Markets |
Gas Shortage Prompts Power Plants to Switch to Oil, Boosting Demand |
IEA expects energy crunch to lift oil demand above pre-pandemic levels next year |
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| 2021-10-14 03:10:00 |
Business |
Australian Miner Places $2 Billion Copper Bet on Green Energy Transition |
South32 plans to buy a stake in a Chilean mine that produces copper, a metal needed for low-carbon technologies |
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| 2021-10-14 01:57:00 |
World |
China’s Factory-Gate Prices Rise at Record Pace |
Surging prices of coal and other commodities push up inflation, dimming hope it will ease globally in the near term |
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| 2021-10-14 01:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Publicis Raises Full-Year Revenue Forecast After Third-Quarter Growth |
Paris-based ad company reports 11% increase in quarterly organic revenue and expects 2021 growth of 8.5% to 9% |
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| 2021-10-13 23:40:00 |
U.S. |
Los Angeles Councilman, Former USC Dean Indicted |
Former head of USC’s School of Social Work allegedly gave Mark Ridley-Thomas’s son admission in exchange for county contracts |
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| 2021-10-13 20:36:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Limits Employee Access to Some Internal Discussion Groups |
Restrictions come in the wake of document release that formed the foundation of WSJ’s Facebook Files reporting |
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| 2021-10-13 20:24:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Healthcare Venture-Capital Fundraising Surges |
Established investors cruise through fundraising; first-time funds face tougher road |
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| 2021-10-13 20:00:00 |
Economy |
Fed Official Sees Risks of More Persistent Inflation |
Michelle Bowman warns that structural changes could impair a full labor-market recovery and push up prices |
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| 2021-10-13 19:53:00 |
Business |
Netflix Employee Group Calls for Walkout Amid Tensions Over Dave Chappelle Show |
Streaming giant stands by special that some staff said was offensive to transgender community; ‘There will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful’ |
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| 2021-10-13 19:35:00 |
Business |
Jon Gruden Pulled From Madden NFL Videogame After Email Scandal |
Videogame company said it is ‘committed to taking action in maintaining a culture of inclusion and equity’ |
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| 2021-10-13 19:31:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration Seeks to Expand Wind Farms in Coastal Waters |
U.S. aims for projects off Atlantic Coast, Pacific Coast and in Gulf of Mexico |
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| 2021-10-13 19:28:00 |
Sports |
Dan Snyder Was Battling With Bruce Allen. Jon Gruden Was the Loser. |
Some of the emails that eventually led to the Raiders’ coach resigning first appeared redacted when Snyder, the Washington Football Team owner, was trying to get access to the personal communications of Allen, the team’s former top executive, as part of a defamation case. |
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| 2021-10-13 19:12:00 |
Opinion |
The Inflation Tax Rises |
Real average hourly earnings have declined 1.9% since Biden’s inaugural. |
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| 2021-10-13 19:09:00 |
Logistics Report |
LaserShip Is Buying Package Carrier OnTrac in a $1.3 Billion Deal |
The acquisition would extend LaserShip’s reach, bringing the last-mile delivery specialist closer to becoming a national carrier |
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| 2021-10-13 18:58:00 |
World |
Bow and Arrows Attack in Norway Leaves at Least Five Dead, Two Injured |
Suspected perpetrator was arrested after the attack near Oslo |
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| 2021-10-13 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
William Shatner Returns to Space |
The 90-year-old actor and ‘Star Trek’ pioneer takes a ride on a Blue Origin rocket. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
California Chainsaw Massacre |
Sacramento escalates its campaign to raise costs for everything. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing’s Time for Evergrande Choosing |
Strategic ambiguity is no solution for a major debt implosion. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Obama’s Gerrymander Fable |
When he and Holder say they want ‘fair’ maps, they mean maps that favor Democrats. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Puts Job Security Over Airport Security |
Extending civil-service protections to TSA screeners pleases government-employee unions but puts American lives at risk. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing Looks Set to Repeat Tokyo’s Olympic Mistakes |
A relaxed approach would be in China’s interest but goes against the grain for the Communist Party. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:40:00 |
Business |
Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Retailers Vetted Theranos Without Testing Devices |
Former Walgreens CFO says drugstore chain sought out experts who believed blood-testing startup’s technology worked as claimed |
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| 2021-10-13 18:40:00 |
U.S. |
U.S.-Canada Border’s Full Opening in November Spurs Travel Plans |
U.S. border-crossing restrictions are set to lift next month, and Canadians are putting shopping trips, family reunions and vacations back on the agenda |
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| 2021-10-13 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and Nothingness |
Costless spending, the ‘closed’ border and other manufactured alternative realities. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:38:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Deep Places’ Review: Patient, Heal Thyself |
Ross Douthat was stonewalled by skeptical doctors, but his disease was real—and painfully persistent. |
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| 2021-10-13 18:11:00 |
CFO Journal |
Cinemark Taps Groupon CFO Melissa Thomas as New Finance Chief |
Ms. Thomas, who has been Groupon’s finance chief since February of last year, succeeds Sean Gamble in her new role, beginning Nov. 8 |
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| 2021-10-13 18:05:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Judge Tosses Votes Backing J&J Talc Supplier’s Bankruptcy Plan |
A judge set aside more than 15,700 votes backing the personal-injury compensation plan of defunct supplier Imerys Talc America |
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| 2021-10-13 17:51:00 |
Markets |
ESG Funds Easier for 401(k)s to Buy Under Labor Department Plan |
Proposal would reverse Trump administration measure making it harder to offer investments based on environmental, social and governance factors |
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| 2021-10-13 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
William Shatner: ‘Everybody in the World Needs to Do This’ |
A Jeff Bezos venture hurls the actor into space. |
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| 2021-10-13 17:34:00 |
Politics |
Rudy Giuliani Associate Lev Parnas Funneled Foreign Money Into U.S. Elections, Prosecutors Say |
Defendant was key figure in first impeachment of former President Donald Trump for his role in efforts to pressure Ukraine officials to open investigations into Joe Biden |
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| 2021-10-13 17:26:00 |
Economy |
Fed Worried About Inflation Risk as It Firmed Up Tapering Plan |
Central bank prepares to begin reducing asset purchases next month and eyes end to stimulus program by mid-2022 |
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| 2021-10-13 17:23:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Justices Differ on Boston Bomber’s Death Sentence |
Court hears arguments about whether procedural issues at Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s trial justified an appeal court’s setting aside his death sentence |
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| 2021-10-13 17:21:00 |
Sports |
Gymnastics Stars Call for Ouster of U.S. Olympic Directors |
Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman are asking Congress to dissolve the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s Board |
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| 2021-10-13 16:58:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Data Push Treasury Yields Closer Together |
Gap between yields on shorter- and longer-term Treasurys narrows after report on consumer prices |
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| 2021-10-13 16:50:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Booster Shot Bolsters Immune Defense, FDA Staff Say |
Staff cautioned that data on second dose of the J&J vaccine was limited |
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| 2021-10-13 16:45:00 |
Opinion |
Democracy and the Problem of Conformity |
First Amendment freedoms are still nominally intact, but the tyranny of the crowd diminish them. |
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| 2021-10-13 16:43:00 |
Opinion |
An IRS Invasion of Privacy or Just Another Number? |
The agency casts a population-wide fishing net. |
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| 2021-10-13 16:42:00 |
Opinion |
Even a Glorious Revolution Can Be Improvised |
America could have had George I, of the House of Washington. |
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| 2021-10-13 16:42:00 |
World |
Venezuelan Army General Who Saved Hugo Chávez From Coup Dies in Jail |
Raúl Baduel’s loyalty doomed a 2002 coup against the socialist leader but he later became a political prisoner |
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| 2021-10-13 16:32:00 |
World |
Dutch Royals Can Marry Same-Sex Partners Without Risking Throne, Government Says |
Any king or queen of the Netherlands wouldn’t have to forfeit the right to the throne if he or she married someone of the same sex, according to the government |
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| 2021-10-13 16:18:00 |
Business |
WHO Creates New Team to Study Covid-19 Origins |
World Health Organization officials describe a ‘last chance’ to determine how pandemic began |
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| 2021-10-13 15:58:00 |
Real Estate |
The 7 Most Comfortable Sofas You Can Buy Today |
Interior designers purchase couches for themselves and hard-to-please clients. We asked them: Which sofas are the absolute cushiest? |
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| 2021-10-13 15:41:00 |
Business |
Hollywood Crews Threaten Strike if Deal Isn’t Reached With Producers |
A strike could throw studio plans into turmoil and cost millions of dollars |
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| 2021-10-13 14:48:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street, Companies May Have to Give Up More to Settle With SEC |
New policy would break from ‘no admit, no deny’ pattern of settlements |
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| 2021-10-13 13:43:00 |
U.S. |
Georgia Judge Blocks Inspection of 2020 Absentee Ballots in Fulton County |
State investigators found no evidence to support allegations that counterfeit ballots were counted in state’s most populous county |
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| 2021-10-13 13:15:00 |
CMO Today |
Facebook Names Nicola Mendelsohn as Its New Advertising Boss |
Ms. Mendelsohn succeeds Carolyn Everson, who maintained tight relationships with marketing executives |
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| 2021-10-13 12:45:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Shows Why Bank Stocks Are Stuck in Neutral |
The bank’s strong foundation was resilient during a turbulent third quarter, but that might not be enough to drive stock-price gains |
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| 2021-10-13 12:43:00 |
Opinion |
How the Fed Finances U.S. Debt |
Look behind the federal books to see the ways monetary policy has come to abet runaway spending. |
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| 2021-10-13 12:42:00 |
Opinion |
Cancel Culture’s Mental-Health Toll |
My patient’s daughter had a panic attack after being bullied for a tasteless joke. |
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| 2021-10-13 12:31:00 |
Life & Work |
With ‘Black Food,’ Chef Bryant Terry Finds Meaning in Every Meal |
As he prepares to publish the ambitious new book ‘Black Food,’ the chef and author dishes on favorite ferments, the real significance of feeding his family and why his refrigerator is such a conversation piece |
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| 2021-10-13 12:00:00 |
World |
Governments’ Climate Pledges Not Enough to Meet Paris Agreement Targets, IEA Says |
Lawmakers aren’t moving fast enough despite ambitious goals, according to OECD watchdog |
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| 2021-10-13 11:57:00 |
Economy |
Post-Covid Global Economy Falters Due to Inflation and Supply-Chain Woes |
A stream of new data suggests a third-quarter slowdown as manufacturers struggle to get materials and components |
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| 2021-10-13 11:54:00 |
Markets |
Think You Can Predict Inflation? Think Again |
The scope for error is huge in forecasting U.S. inflation, even if you think you know how the pandemic will progress |
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| 2021-10-13 11:43:00 |
Markets |
Going Green Is Europe’s Shale Revolution |
Spiking natural gas prices have hardened Europe’s resolve to embrace wind and solar power as a path to energy independence, much as the U.S. took to fracking |
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| 2021-10-13 11:38:00 |
Business |
Auto-Safety Regulator Questions Tesla Over Driver-Assistance Software |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looking into car maker’s recent software update, use of nondisclosure agreements |
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| 2021-10-13 11:29:00 |
Economy |
Is Fed’s Inflation View Built on Sand? A Staffer Suggests So, Stirring Debate About Economics |
Critique from the Federal Reserve’s own professional ranks accuses economists of making assumptions to suit their theories |
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| 2021-10-13 11:03:00 |
Markets |
PC Makers Banking on a New Normal |
Dell, HP see hybrid work widening market for PCs and related hardware, but sustainability still a big question |
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| 2021-10-13 10:46:00 |
World |
Pope John Paul I, Who Reigned for a Month, Advances on the Path to Sainthood |
Beatification will bring the late pontiff one step short of Catholic Church’s highest honor |
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| 2021-10-13 10:33:00 |
Life & Work |
Farewell, High-Waisted Skinny Jeans. The Low-Rise Returns |
Fashion brands including Miu Miu are leaning into the revealing low-waisted look for spring. But some women are not quite ready to revisit the early 2000s. |
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| 2021-10-13 10:29:00 |
A-hed |
We Mastered Zoom From Home. Just Wait for Hybrid-Office Zoom. |
There’s a new set of hiccups for video meetings when only part of the staff is in the office, including trying to all get in view; ‘close enough to rub noses’ |
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| 2021-10-13 09:56:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Profit Jumps on Reserve Release |
The bank freed up $2.1 billion it had set aside for bad loans. Revenue was essentially flat. |
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| 2021-10-13 09:38:00 |
Markets |
Koss, JPMorgan, Plug Power, Delta: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Meme stock Koss was roaring back to life; BlackRock and JPMorgan kicked off earnings season |
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| 2021-10-13 09:35:00 |
CFO Journal |
Lordstown Motors Names Adam Kroll as Financial Chief |
Electric-vehicle company’s previous CFO resigned after a board committee found inaccuracies in parts of the company’s disclosures on truck preorders |
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| 2021-10-13 09:11:00 |
World |
Russia Shows Its Growing Sway Over Global Energy Markets |
Moscow’s huge oil and gas reserves have given it more influence over Western and Chinese economies grappling with rising prices |
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| 2021-10-13 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Bigger Screen, Same Short Battery Life |
The new screen makes reading text easier, and faster charging enables some sleep tracking, but it would be nice not having to charge daily |
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| 2021-10-13 08:43:00 |
World |
Gas Crisis Prompts Fresh Proposals From EU |
European governments must address immediate price rises, say officials in Brussels |
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| 2021-10-13 08:29:00 |
World |
COP26 and the Paris Agreement: What to Know About the U.N. Climate Change Conference |
Governments from around the world are meeting in Glasgow in early November to push global climate talks forward |
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| 2021-10-13 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Tech Moguls Back GoodLeap’s Green Housing Push With $12 Billion Valuation |
Hayes Barnard has raised over $1 billion from Michael Dell and others for his solar finance company, several years after leaving SolarCity |
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| 2021-10-13 08:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
Adele Is Back. Everything Has Changed Since She Ruled the Music Business. |
With a new single and her fourth album on the way, the top-selling artist of the 2010s dives back into an industry transformed by streaming |
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| 2021-10-13 07:43:00 |
Markets |
LVMH Sends Mixed Signals on Chinese Luxury Spending |
Strong sales are reassuring but give a muddy picture of what is happening since Beijing’s crackdown on the superrich |
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| 2021-10-13 07:41:00 |
Markets |
Algorithms vs. Regulators Battle Royale Kicks Off in China |
China is regulating algorithms. How that experiment goes could help Western regulators understand what to embrace—and what to avoid |
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| 2021-10-13 07:26:00 |
Business |
Delta Air Lines Delivers a Profit, but Faces Fuel-Cost Pressure |
Travel demand surged over summer before the spread of a more contagious Covid-19 variant threatened airlines’ recovery |
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| 2021-10-13 07:11:00 |
Business |
France Says Companies Colluded to Not Disclose Chemical in Food Packaging |
Nestlé among groups alleged to have agreed not to disclose information, to detriment of consumers |
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| 2021-10-13 07:00:00 |
Markets |
The Multibillion-Dollar Dogfight Over Your Pet’s Prescription |
Online pet retailer Chewy won over many pet owners through service and convenience—but the lucrative pet healthcare market will be trickier |
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| 2021-10-13 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple Studying Potential of AirPods as Health Device |
Earbuds could be offered as hearing aids and include an in-ear thermometer and posture warnings |
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| 2021-10-13 06:54:00 |
Business |
BlackRock Profit Rose 23% in Third Quarter |
Money-management firm beat analysts’ earnings expectations as revenue grew 16% |
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| 2021-10-13 06:37:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead of Inflation Data, Earnings |
JPMorgan and Delta Air Lines will post results ahead of the opening bell |
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| 2021-10-13 06:03:00 |
Markets |
This Oil and Gas Road Map Could Lead Planners Astray |
International Energy Agency’s latest report is a rallying call for politicians to act on climate change but its projections illustrate why the coming transition could be full of potholes |
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| 2021-10-13 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Travelers, Welcome to the Revolution in Overhead Bin Size |
Fliers and airlines have for years complained about the size of bins used for carry-on bags. Boeing and Airbus did something about it. |
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| 2021-10-13 05:55:00 |
Markets |
Binance to End Crypto Trading in China’s Yuan |
Exchange earlier blocked new sign-ups from mainland China after country’s central bank declared cryptocurrency transactions illegal |
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| 2021-10-13 05:30:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Set to Send William Shatner to Edge of Space |
Latest flight for fledgling space-tourism industry comes as aviation regulators assess allegations regarding safety |
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| 2021-10-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investor Shift From Fossil Fuels Leaves Surging Market to Smaller Players |
While those still in the oil-and-gas sector are moving to boost production, they aren’t expected to make a significant impact on output |
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| 2021-10-13 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Likely Stayed High in September |
Worker shortages and strained supply chains kept driving up prices last month, economists say |
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| 2021-10-13 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Middle-Class Migrants Fly to Mexico and Then Cross U.S. Border Illegally |
Economic woes from the Covid-19 pandemic drive more-affluent people from Brazil and Venezuela to join poor migrants seeking refuge in the U.S. |
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| 2021-10-13 05:30:00 |
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Clarida Defends Himself Amid Federal Reserve Trading Controversy |
Investment activity by the central bank’s No. 2 official is under scrutiny |
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| 2021-10-13 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Social Security Payments Could Increase the Most in 40 Years |
Cost-of-living increase expected to be near 6% for 2022, reflecting strong inflation |
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| 2021-10-13 05:15:00 |
Business |
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Is Slammed by Kim Jong Un’s Propagandists as ‘Beastly’ |
The popular show depicts a South Korean society where ‘only money matters,’ a North Korean propaganda site says |
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| 2021-10-13 05:00:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
U.S. Convenes International Summit on Ransomware |
Russian government wasn’t invited to attend, senior Biden official says |
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| 2021-10-13 05:00:00 |
Politics |
L.A. Port to Operate Around the Clock to Ease Cargo Logjams, White House Says |
Biden to announce commitment from one of the nation’s busiest ports to operate 24/7 to ship goods to stores ahead of holiday season |
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| 2021-10-12 23:36:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration to Ease Covid-19 Travel Restrictions at Canada and Mexico Land-Border Crossings |
Canadian and Mexican citizens will be permitted to enter for nonessential purposes for the first time in 20 months, if fully vaccinated |
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| 2021-10-12 22:00:00 |
Deals |
PR Firm Sard Verbinnen Agrees to Merge With Finsbury Glover Hering |
Deal will value the combined firm at more than $900 million |
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| 2021-10-12 20:59:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Moves Closer to Approval |
Labor Department takes next step to implement plan to require private-sector workers get Covid-19 vaccinations or be regularly tested |
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| 2021-10-12 19:56:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Employee Engagement Crucial in Weeding Out Corporate Misdeeds |
Experts from the corporate and government realms address cryptocurrency, cybersecurity and the importance of whistleblowers at the WSJ Risk & Compliance Forum |
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| 2021-10-12 19:41:00 |
Markets |
Fed’s Bank Supervision Committee Will Have No Chairman After Quarles Term Ends Wednesday |
Biden hasn’t nominated successor to oversee financial regulation |
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| 2021-10-12 19:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former Braskem CEO Sentenced for Bribery Charges in U.S. |
Jose Carlos Grubisich was sentenced to 20 months in prison |
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| 2021-10-12 18:59:00 |
Business |
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Defense Shows Safeway Vetted Theranos Partnership |
Email in court shows former CEO said grocery chain did hundreds of hours of due diligence before inking Theranos deal |
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| 2021-10-12 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong Is Erasing the Tiananmen Square Massacre |
A university demands the removal of a sculpture honoring the victims of June 4, 1989. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Covid on Campus: Are the Restrictions Overkill? |
‘We are all majoring in theater—masking theater.’ |
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| 2021-10-12 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccine Mandate Madness |
Biden's needless order is hurting workers and feeding polarization. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Boom Times in the Beltway |
Federal revenue hits a record $4 trillion. Who needs a tax increase? |
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| 2021-10-12 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Two States Find Ballot Mischief |
These cases don’t fit Trump’s narrative, but they’re not a myth. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Today’s School Board Fights Recall the 1970s Busing Battles |
The left is again trying to impose racially divisive educational policies in a top-down fashion. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
The Patriot Act Wasn’t Meant to Target Parents |
The Biden administration is abusing federal laws and agencies as instruments of political repression. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Western Media Aren’t Telling You the Truth About Iran |
Reporters would rather tweet about the weather than investigate repression and torture by the regime. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Wait, We Still Want Fossil Fuels? |
A teachable moment arrives for next month’s global climate summiteers. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:25:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Constitution of Knowledge’ Review: Credentials Versus Fruits |
Knowledge-class expertise is the source of many blessings. But as a guide to collective life it’s neither sufficient nor incontestible. |
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| 2021-10-12 18:17:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Biden Administration Embarking on ‘Aggressive’ Tack for Cryptocurrency, White House Official Says |
‘There are clearly a whole range of risks,’ said Peter Harrell, a senior White House official, in reference to what he called the explosion of the virtual currencies |
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| 2021-10-12 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
Follow the Science: Lab Leak Is Most Likely |
Not a single intermediary mutation can be found despite the search for such a scapegoat. |
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| 2021-10-12 17:51:00 |
Business |
Boeing Mandates Covid-19 Vaccine for U.S. Employees |
Aerospace company will require proof of vaccination or approved exemption status |
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| 2021-10-12 17:41:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Plan Would Protect Immigrants From Deportation if They Report Employer Abuses |
Proposal would be part of a shift toward pursuing employers who hire immigrants without authorization to work rather than the employees themselves |
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| 2021-10-12 17:28:00 |
World |
Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner Has Died |
Company recently said he was taking a leave of absence for medical care |
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| 2021-10-12 17:28:00 |
U.S. |
Gabby Petito’s Cause of Death Was by Strangulation, Coroner Says |
Body of missing New York native was outside for three to four weeks, says Teton County, Wyo., official |
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| 2021-10-12 17:24:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Vaccine-Mandate Fight Between Texas and Biden Has Companies Caught in the Middle |
Some large Texas employers, including Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, say they won’t follow Gov. Greg Abbot’s order barring mandates by businesses |
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| 2021-10-12 17:15:00 |
Business |
FDA Authorizes Tobacco-Flavored Vuse E-Cigarette, Rejects Its Fruity Versions |
Ruling on Reynolds American’s products signals agency’s approach to some e-cigarette flavors that are popular among teens |
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| 2021-10-12 17:10:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Arctic Drift’ Review: In Search of Cold, Hard Facts |
This ‘Nova’ entry on PBS tracks an international band of scientists whose research ship, the Polarstern, is locked in the ice for a year while they go about testing and assessing their surroundings while dodging polar bears |
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| 2021-10-12 17:07:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
DOJ Sees Crypto Seizures as a Priority in Anti-Ransomware Push |
Crackdown could face hurdles if more hackers use privacy enhanced cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-10-12 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
‘Is This a Room’ Review: Augmented Reality |
Tina Satter’s play about the interrogation of a woman convicted of leaking a report about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election layers an FBI transcript with spooky sound and lighting effects |
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| 2021-10-12 17:01:00 |
Opinion |
‘Chicken & Biscuits’ Review: A Feel-Good Family Funeral |
Douglas Lyons’s comedy about two bickering sisters thrown together when their father dies is both amusing and touching. |
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| 2021-10-12 17:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Complete Wilhelm Furtwängler on Record’ Review: Making the Case for the Maestro |
The conductor was one of the greatest of all time. A new 55-CD boxed set reminds us of his importance. |
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| 2021-10-12 16:59:00 |
Opinion |
Go Nukes |
Outside the White House, much of the world is moving toward reliable energy. |
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| 2021-10-12 16:48:00 |
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Fed’s Bostic: Inflation Surge Will Likely Last Longer Than Expected |
Atlanta Fed leader says he still believes high inflation pressures will ebb over time |
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| 2021-10-12 16:35:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Embassy Staff in Colombia Struck With Havana Syndrome Ahead of Antony Blinken Visit |
At least five American families have come down with ailments, people familiar with the matter said |
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| 2021-10-12 16:26:00 |
Markets |
Columbia Banking, Umpqua Bank to Merge in $5 Billion Deal |
The combined bank will be one of the largest with headquarters on the West Coast, with more than $50 billion in assets |
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| 2021-10-12 16:15:00 |
Business |
Southwest Pilots Warn Fatigue, Frustration Could Fuel Further Outages |
Airline working to reset after cancelling more than 2,000 flights in recent days; Southwest executives say they are addressing labor challenges |
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| 2021-10-12 16:15:00 |
Business |
Maersk Suspends Five Officers Over Alleged Rape of Cadet Aboard Ship |
U.S. officials open investigations after student at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy says she was assaulted in 2019 on Maersk-operated ship |
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| 2021-10-12 16:15:00 |
Business |
FDA Staff Don’t Take Position on Moderna Covid-19 Booster |
Staff didn’t take a stance after reviewing drugmaker’s application for booster authorization; move appears driven by insufficient data |
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| 2021-10-12 16:11:00 |
U.S. |
New York’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Needs Religious Exemption, Judge Rules |
Decision ends weeks of living in limbo for thousands of New York healthcare workers who had refused shots; state’s governor to fight ruling |
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| 2021-10-12 15:51:00 |
Opinion |
Another Leak From the Trump Administration |
Assistant Attorney General Jeff Clark is an honorable public servant. |
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| 2021-10-12 15:50:00 |
Logistics Report |
Oakland Port Seeks to Recover Lost Shipping Services |
Carriers are restoring some capacity the California port lost this summer when container imports overwhelmed Oakland’s terminals |
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| 2021-10-12 15:48:00 |
Opinion |
Keep it Simple, Stupid |
Passing a multitrillion dollar bill with an array of new entitlements won’t make government simpler. |
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| 2021-10-12 15:45:00 |
Opinion |
Dental Associations Clash Over Medicare |
Unlike the ADA, the NDA is advocating for a Medicare dental benefit. |
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| 2021-10-12 15:42:00 |
U.S. |
California to Ban Sales of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Lawn Mowers |
Gov. Gavin Newsom also signs legislation mandating gender-neutral sections in toy stores and ethnic-studies classes for high-school graduates |
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| 2021-10-12 15:42:00 |
World |
EU Pledges Money to Afghans in Need, but Donors Struggle to Deliver Help |
Afghanistan is squeezed by sanctions and a paralyzed banking system, and donors are trying to avoid directly giving funds to the Taliban |
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| 2021-10-12 15:24:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth Won’t Seek Re-Election |
Chairman of House Budget Committee has played central role in advancing President Biden’s agenda |
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| 2021-10-12 15:21:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Former Boy Scouts’ Head of Abuse Prevention Says Group Is Still Unsafe for Kids |
Michael Johnson’s accusations come as the Boy Scouts solicit votes for a bankruptcy settlement from more than 82,200 men over childhood sexual abuse |
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| 2021-10-12 15:06:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Considers Reviving Appeal of Kentucky Abortion Law |
Case centers on right of state’s Republican attorney general to pursue defense of law limiting abortion after the Democratic governor stood back from further appeals |
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| 2021-10-12 15:04:00 |
World |
U.N. Says It Can’t Rule on Climate Complaint by Greta Thunberg, Others |
United Nations committee says claim that young activists filed in 2019 should be filed through national courts |
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| 2021-10-12 15:01:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Debate Eligibility for Reconciliation Bill’s New Social Programs |
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sees decisions soon as some lawmakers explore means-testing to trim size of $3.5 trillion healthcare, education and climate bill |
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| 2021-10-12 15:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Venice Is Open to Tourists—and It’s a Steal |
The first year of the pandemic drained Italy of its foreign tourists. Visitors are streaming back now, but if you time it right, you can find one of the country’s top destinations unusually serene and affordable. |
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| 2021-10-12 14:47:00 |
Logistics Report |
Kroger Extends Reach With New Automated Grocery Delivery Sites |
The largest U.S. grocery chain is adding fulfillment centers across the country through its partnership with technology company Ocado |
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| 2021-10-12 14:46:00 |
Life & Work |
Older Adults Shouldn’t Take Aspirin in Effort to Prevent First Heart Attack, Panel Says |
Change in guidance reflects evidence that risks of internal bleeding cancel out benefits for people 60 and older, draft recommendation says |
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| 2021-10-12 13:29:00 |
Markets |
Fed’s Clarida Affirms Fed Plans to End Bond Purchases by Mid-2022 |
Central bank’s No. 2 official said he expects recent ‘unwelcome surge’ in inflation to prove ‘largely transitory’ |
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| 2021-10-12 13:28:00 |
World |
Ethiopia Launches Offensive Against Tigray Forces |
Fears grow that humanitarian crisis in Tigray region could worsen after a nearly yearlong conflict |
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| 2021-10-12 13:23:00 |
Tech |
Apple to Host New Event Next Week, New MacBooks Expected |
Tech giant’s event, with the tagline ‘Unleashed,’ is expected to take place on Oct. 18 |
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| 2021-10-12 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
Will America Come to Taiwan’s Defense? |
Beijing’s growing belligerence coincides with declining U.S. military power. |
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| 2021-10-12 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
A ‘Master Carpenter’ in the U.S. Army |
The Iraqi ‘surge’ was among the highlights of Raymond Odierno’s 39-year career. |
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| 2021-10-12 13:00:00 |
Real Estate |
5 Bathroom Design Trends to Add Splash to a Dated Loo |
From vertical tiles to quirky mirrors, the decorating ideas that design pros are using to modernize bathroom décor, plus the trends they deem passé |
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| 2021-10-12 12:53:00 |
World |
Why Is Taiwan a Focal Point in U.S.-China Tensions? |
Strategically and economically, the island is crucial to the ambitions of both. Here’s a look at the past, present and future of the frictions over its status |
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| 2021-10-12 12:23:00 |
THE EXPERTS | Wealth Management |
How Young Adults Can Simultaneously Save for the Short Term, Retirement and a House |
The trick is to set up multiple accounts, and mentally treat them differently |
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| 2021-10-12 12:13:00 |
Markets |
Domino’s Pizza Shares Can Stay Hot |
Higher costs will be a focus for the company’s earnings, but long-term growth opportunity should trump short-term concerns |
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| 2021-10-12 12:04:00 |
Life & Work |
Salad Wines: 5 Best Bottles to Pair With Your Mixed Greens |
A notoriously difficult pairing, salad and wine actually can work together if you stick to a few basic rules. Our wine columnist navigated all manner of leafy meals to hit on the best possible red, white, pink and bubbly matches. |
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| 2021-10-12 12:00:00 |
Business |
Is 5G Good or Bad for the Environment? |
It will increase the demand for communications. But it’s also more efficient. Three experts weigh in on the bottom line. |
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| 2021-10-12 11:55:00 |
World |
China Targets News Media in Xi Jinping’s Campaign to Expand Communist Party Control |
Proposed new restrictions on investment and a former journalist’s detention are part of Beijing’s effort to tighten grip |
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| 2021-10-12 11:00:00 |
Business |
To Lower Costs, Wireless Networks Such as Dish and Rakuten Head to the Cloud |
Upstart operators are trying to get a cost edge over bigger, more-established rivals. The jury is still out on whether it will be successful. |
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| 2021-10-12 10:09:00 |
Life & Work |
Dust Off Your ’80s Vans: Checkerboard Is Back in Style |
Whether they remind you of surrealism, ’70s ska bands or Jeff Spicoli’s Vans, graphic grid prints are back. Why brands from luxury behemoth Louis Vuitton to indie New York upstarts are pushing the pattern. |
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| 2021-10-12 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Food-Delivery Platforms Now Serving Ads |
DoorDash and Uber Eats can boost their business with ads but risk annoying everybody else |
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| 2021-10-12 09:51:00 |
Business |
Tesla Awaits Green Light for Production in Germany |
Plant near Berlin would boost Elon Musk’s efforts to turn the electric-vehicle maker into one with a global footprint |
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| 2021-10-12 09:39:00 |
Markets |
Big Tobacco Is Spending More Time Fighting Over Patents |
Battle for market share in smoke-free products is shifting to the courthouse, but shouldn’t replace innovation |
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| 2021-10-12 09:34:00 |
Business |
GM Says It Will Recover $1.9 Billion of Bolt-Recall Costs From LG |
Korean company will reimburse GM because of manufacturing defects in battery modules that LG supplied for the electric vehicle |
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| 2021-10-12 09:13:00 |
Markets |
For China’s Banks, Corruption Is Only Half the Problem |
Beijing will snare some bad apples in its latest rectification campaign, but the rot at the core of the financial sector still needs stronger medicine |
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| 2021-10-12 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Alex Murdaugh Investigations: Lawyer Is Accused of Stealing Millions From Former Partners and Clients |
The most immediate legal threat facing the Southern scion concerns insurance fraud as former law firm and clients file suit |
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| 2021-10-12 09:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Trump Close to a Deal to Sell Marquee Washington, D.C., Hotel |
Miami-based CGI Merchant Group in talks to pay ex-president’s family company around $370 million for property in former Old Post Office |
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| 2021-10-12 09:00:00 |
World |
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Supply Chain Disruptions, Warns of Inflation Risks |
Group also raises its inflation outlook, urging policy makers to stand ready to take swift action |
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| 2021-10-12 08:44:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone to Invest $1 Billion in Music Rights |
Asset manager says investment would benefit from rapid growth of online streaming |
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| 2021-10-12 08:42:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Have Topped $80. But Don’t Expect a Spending Bonanza from Shale Drillers |
American frackers are expected to lift U.S. oil-field spending 15% to 20% next year, but their investments are still well below pre-pandemic levels |
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| 2021-10-12 08:05:00 |
World |
North Korea Puts on Show of Missile Might as Kim Jong Un Snubs U.S. |
The firepower display at an event in Pyongyang included an apparent hypersonic missile |
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| 2021-10-12 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Facebook Claims Test SEC’s Reach |
Whistleblower allegations don’t resemble a typical securities-fraud case, but the pressure to investigate is strong |
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| 2021-10-12 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Madison Avenue Landlords Hope for Revival as Local Residents Return |
The famed shopping district, which relies more on locals than tourists, is coming back to life |
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| 2021-10-12 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
London Office Space Goes Green, Helping Developers Get in the Black |
To lure back employees, companies are opting for state-of-the-art buildings with low- or zero-carbon emissions |
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| 2021-10-12 08:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Wendy’s Envisions AI-Rich Apps With New Google Cloud Deal |
The fast-food chain plans to use voice recognition at its drive-ins, eliminating the need to shout into the drive-through menu board, among other novelties, says CIO Kevin Vasconi |
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| 2021-10-12 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Their Dementia Diagnosis Doesn’t Mean They’re Keeping Silent |
More people with Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases are forming organizations to boost understanding about their conditions on their own terms |
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| 2021-10-12 07:30:00 |
Life & Work |
What to Do If Your Flight Is Canceled |
A series of issues have forced some airlines to cancel flights. Here’s how to cope if you are affected. |
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| 2021-10-12 07:17:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developers Report Sharp Drops in Monthly Home Sales |
Numerous big developers have recently reported lower sales figures for September |
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| 2021-10-12 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Chip Shortage Not Great for Chip Makers Either |
Lead times have surged as production constraints have grown, but chip investors are more worried about what lies beyond |
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| 2021-10-12 07:01:00 |
Business |
CureVac Shelves Covid-19 Vaccine, Focuses on Next-Generation Shot |
Vaccine developers shift focus to variants, boosters as initial market looks to close to new entrants |
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| 2021-10-12 07:00:00 |
Politics |
House Set to Temporarily Raise Debt Limit |
Lawmakers return to Washington early to vote on measure following the Treasury’s request that the borrowing limit be raised this week |
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| 2021-10-12 07:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Covid-19 Rapid Testing at Home Will Get Easier, but Test Wisely |
More widespread home testing has promise as well as limitations. Here’s what doctors say you should know. |
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| 2021-10-12 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Giuliani Associate Lev Parnas Set for Trial on Campaign-Finance Charges |
Ukrainian-born businessman became national figure after his role emerged in Trump’s effort to find damaging information about Biden |
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| 2021-10-12 06:46:00 |
Markets |
Merck, High Tide, Square: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Merck shares were ticking higher premarket; Cannabis company High Tide’s stock jumped on an approval to operate in British Columbia |
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| 2021-10-12 06:45:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson’s Top Scientist to Depart |
Paul Stoffels is the second top J&J executive in recent weeks to announce plans to leave |
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| 2021-10-12 06:02:00 |
CMO Today |
DoorDash Introduces Search-Page Ads for Restaurants |
Food-delivery apps are making deeper plays in advertising as they battle for revenue |
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| 2021-10-12 06:01:00 |
Business |
Introducing ‘Bad Bets’ |
Our new podcast unravels big-business dramas that have had a major impact on our world, beginning with Enron |
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| 2021-10-12 06:00:00 |
Sustainable Business |
Big Energy Companies’ New Pitch: ‘Carbon-Neutral’ Oil and Gas |
Bundling barrels with promises to capture carbon can make companies’ emissions figures look better, but critics say the practice could undermine the case for burning less fossil fuel |
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| 2021-10-12 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Firm Makes Wager on Carbon-Offset Forests |
Oak Hill Ad is teaming up with Bluesource to buy $500 million worth of woodlands to generate carbon offsets |
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| 2021-10-12 05:44:00 |
Markets |
China to Let Power Prices Rise in Bid to Fix Electricity Crunch |
Shortage has slowed factory output, hitting companies around the world |
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| 2021-10-12 05:43:00 |
Business |
Europe Inc. Returns to the Skies |
Business travel is making a comeback on the continent, aided by a high vaccination rate and digital Covid-19 certificates |
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| 2021-10-12 05:36:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Amid Energy, Inflation Concerns |
Investors await earnings season for clues on how companies are faring with price increases |
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| 2021-10-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Some Investors Find Stability in SPACs |
Mania for blank-check companies and subsequent selloff has created what some see as an alternative to short-term bonds |
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| 2021-10-12 05:30:00 |
Business |
Huawei, Ericsson or Nokia? Apple or Samsung? U.S. or China? Who’s Winning the 5G Races |
The competition among equipment makers, countries and cellphone companies is heated. Here are the leaders in each of those races. |
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| 2021-10-12 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Return of Office Workers Reaches Pandemic High as Employees Trickle In |
More businesses plan fall reopenings with Covid-19 caseloads in decline |
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| 2021-10-12 05:30:00 |
Business |
P&G Investors, Heirs Pressure Bounty Maker Over Deforestation |
Environmental groups push protest vote against board director; Procter & Gamble says its sourcing from Canadian woodlands is sustainable |
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| 2021-10-12 04:16:00 |
Business |
China Auto Sales Drop as Chip Shortage Endures |
World’s major auto markets have been grappling with a historic chip crunch and China hasn’t been spared |
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| 2021-10-12 02:11:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Fantasia Loses Two Board Members |
One independent director says he wasn’t kept up to speed on key matters |
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| 2021-10-12 01:07:00 |
Politics |
Embattled IMF Chief to Stay Following Investigation Into World Bank Data Rigging |
Kristalina Georgieva will remain at the helm of the International Monetary Fund, which has been damaged by scrutiny |
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| 2021-10-11 21:05:00 |
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Bank of Korea Holds Rate Steady as Expected |
The Bank of Korea has signaled it will tighten monetary policy to help curb soaring household debt |
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| 2021-10-11 20:49:00 |
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For-Profit Education Chain Vista College Files for Bankruptcy After Shutdown |
Chicago private-equity firm Prospect Partners for years has been rolling acquisitions into Vista College, which has campuses in three states |
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| 2021-10-11 20:24:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Governor Bans Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates for Employees |
Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order doesn’t make an exception for hospitals, many of which require healthcare workers be vaccinated |
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| 2021-10-11 19:32:00 |
Opinion |
Oil Prices and Bad Policy |
A Biden ban on oil exports would make the supply shortage worse. |
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| 2021-10-11 19:31:00 |
Opinion |
Another Partisan Redistricting Meltdown |
Virginia’s is the latest map-writing commission to hit a political wall. |
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| 2021-10-11 19:18:00 |
Opinion |
Why Black Lives Got Longer |
The racial difference in longevity fell by half in the generation before Covid. |
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| 2021-10-11 19:13:00 |
Opinion |
A Victory Over the Jones Act |
Fish suppliers win an injunction against arbitrary enforcement. |
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| 2021-10-11 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Azerbaijan’s Defiant Message to Iran |
Washington should take note of its alliance with Israel. |
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| 2021-10-11 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
‘Natural Experiments’ Lead to an Economics Nobel |
Human behavior can’t always be studied in a lab, but these researchers found other opportunities. |
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| 2021-10-11 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
The Word ‘Beggar’ Gets a Bum Rap |
Friends wrote me to say ‘panhandler’ is the preferred term. |
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| 2021-10-11 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Virginia Dad Takes On the School Board |
Harry Jackson learns that educators don’t care what parents have to say. |
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| 2021-10-11 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Xi Jinping’s Two-Track Foreign Policy |
His aim isn’t to start a war but to divert domestic attention from multiple crises. |
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| 2021-10-11 18:27:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Silverview’ Review: Le Carré’s People, One Last Time |
The master of spy fiction left a posthumous surprise for his readers: an elegant final novel, written with characteristic grace. |
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| 2021-10-11 17:25:00 |
U.S. |
Indian Health Service Managers Protected a Pedophile in Their Midst. Now the Agency Is Protecting Them. |
Senior officials failed to act on warnings that Stanley Patrick Weber was preying on Native American boys and even retaliated against whistleblowers, according to an internal report. The IHS has attempted to hide some of their identities. |
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| 2021-10-11 17:22:00 |
Markets |
Vanguard Rolls Back Plan to Cut Retiree Benefits |
Company reverses course after saying it was ending a longtime benefit program |
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| 2021-10-11 17:20:00 |
Business |
Hasbro Enters Holiday Season With CEO on Health Leave |
Toy and entertainment company, led by Brian Goldner, has largely finished preparations for key shopping season |
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| 2021-10-11 17:05:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Velvet Underground’ Review: Rough-Edged Rockers |
Todd Haynes’s new film celebrates the New York band fronted by Lou Reed that had a small audience but a large impact. |
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| 2021-10-11 17:04:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Convergence: Courage in a Crisis’ Review: Confronting Covid-19 Chaos |
This Netflix documentary focuses on grass-roots efforts in the face of the pandemic and was shot by 10 different teams in locations around the world. |
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| 2021-10-11 16:59:00 |
CFO Journal |
Booz Allen Plans to Spend Big on Acquisitions |
IT consulting firm wants to deploy about $4 billion through 2025, mostly on acquisitions that would expand its operations in areas such as health and cyber |
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| 2021-10-11 16:40:00 |
World |
Shiite Cleric Moqtada al-Sadr Emerges as Kingmaker After Iraq Election |
Forming a new government could take weeks and Sadr faces competition from pro-Iran factions |
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| 2021-10-11 16:34:00 |
Books & Arts |
Lives in Motion: The Fiction of Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah |
The 2021 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature writes human stories set against an unsettled world. |
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| 2021-10-11 16:11:00 |
Business |
The 27-Year-Old Friends Behind Puff Bar—Teens’ Favorite E-Cigarette |
Patrick Beltran and Nick Minas, co-CEOs of Puff Bar, defend efforts to keep fruity flavors on U.S. market and outside of FDA’s purview |
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| 2021-10-11 15:40:00 |
Business |
Longtime Disney Studio Head Alan Horn to Depart |
Executive plans to leave his post running Disney’s studio at the end of this year, alongside chairman Robert Iger |
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| 2021-10-11 15:37:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Rethinks Office Return Plans, Adding More Flexibility |
Company previously delayed plans to return to the office until next year |
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| 2021-10-11 14:57:00 |
Opinion |
When Blaming Trump Is Not Enough |
New Jersey’s governor needs a new story for the state’s Covid disasters. |
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| 2021-10-11 14:34:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Is the World’s Richest Person. He Likes to Brag to Jeff Bezos About It, Too. |
Mr. Musk replied to Amazon founder on Twitter with a silver medal emoji, an apparent reference to their wealth |
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| 2021-10-11 13:18:00 |
Opinion |
Partisan Science in America |
Scientists corrode public trust when they pretend to have authority on social and political matters. |
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| 2021-10-11 13:17:00 |
Business |
Chevron Sets Goal of Cutting Carbon Emissions in Operations, but Not for Products |
Net-zero goal for 2050 resembles that of other oil producers, as environmentalists push fossil-fuel cutbacks |
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| 2021-10-11 13:16:00 |
Opinion |
Merrick Garland Has a List, and You’re Probably on It |
His ‘society offenders’ now include parents who object to critical race theory and Covid-19 restrictions. |
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| 2021-10-11 13:14:00 |
Business |
Car Companies—Including Porsche, GM and Toyota—Have Big 5G Plans |
Among the possible uses: updates on the go, alerts about road conditions, and cars that talk to one another |
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| 2021-10-11 13:14:00 |
China |
Xi Jinping Scrutinizes Chinese Financial Institutions’ Ties With Private Firms |
Inspections aim to ensure full Communist Party control over what is seen as the lifeblood of the economy, say people familiar with the plan |
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| 2021-10-11 13:01:00 |
World |
In Poland, Protesters Fear Court Ruling Points to EU Exit |
Fight between Warsaw and Brussels over laws, courts and money deepens following Polish decision that overrules European Union authority |
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| 2021-10-11 13:00:00 |
Life & Work |
What to Drink Now: The Mezcal Boom and Its Highly Enticing Cocktails |
A surge in mezcal and tequila sales has brought a slew of other interesting agave-based drinks to the bar. Try this recipe for a refreshing Margarita alternative at home. |
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| 2021-10-11 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
Trump, Milley and the Fingers on the Nuclear Button |
The general’s concern about President Trump was warranted, but China’s worry wasn’t? |
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| 2021-10-11 12:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Meaning of American Heroism |
The word ‘hero’ should be applied only to those who truly are. |
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| 2021-10-11 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
When Work Invades Your Sleep Through Your Dreams |
We dream about what preoccupies us, and during the pandemic things got weird |
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| 2021-10-11 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
How You’ll Cook Salmon From Now On |
This foolproof method from chef Joe Papach yields crisp skin and meltingly tender flesh every time. Served with roasted beets, cucumbers, watercress and dill, it makes a balanced and satisfying meal. |
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| 2021-10-11 12:00:00 |
Opinion |
Fauci, AIDS and Playing Pandemic Politics |
The doctor unfairly stigmatized Haitians as a disease vector for AIDS. |
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| 2021-10-11 11:00:00 |
Business |
The Nobel Prize Winner Who Created a Better Auction: A Conversation With Paul Milgrom |
The economist helped the FCC raise billions auctioning wireless licenses |
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| 2021-10-11 10:51:00 |
Sports |
Amid Suspicion Over SafeSport, the Body That Investigates Abuse in Sports Wants to Grow |
The chief executive of the U.S. Center for SafeSport sees taking on more cases as a solution for the embattled system |
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| 2021-10-11 10:49:00 |
Business |
Southwest Airlines Cancels Hundreds More Flights Following Weekend Disruption |
About 350 more flights canceled following 1,900 cancellations over the weekend due to air-traffic-control issues and severe weather |
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| 2021-10-11 10:34:00 |
World |
India, China Strike Out in Talks to Ease Border Dispute |
Neighbors bulk up with troops and equipment as Himalayan winter nears |
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| 2021-10-11 10:00:00 |
Markets |
When the Pandemic Forced Young Adults to Move Back Home, They Got a Financial Education |
They weren’t the only ones who benefited. Their parents got some money lessons as well. |
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| 2021-10-11 09:56:00 |
Business |
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Is World’s Preferred Shot |
Countries from Latin America to the Middle East have lined up for the shot, driven by its effectiveness and ample supply |
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| 2021-10-11 09:45:00 |
Markets |
Marathon Digital, Occidental, Southwest: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Bond markets are closed for a federal holiday, but the stock market is open for business |
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| 2021-10-11 09:35:00 |
World |
Afghan Interpreter Who Helped Rescue Joe Biden in 2008 Escapes Afghanistan |
After a personal plea to the U.S. president, weeks in hiding and a clandestine evacuation, Aman Khalili gets out with his family |
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| 2021-10-11 09:14:00 |
Politics |
How Biden Can Recover From His Summer Slide |
President has opportunities to retake the narrative on contentious issues that have hurt him, from domestic spending to Covid-19 to immigration |
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| 2021-10-11 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
New Clues Emerge About Whether Vaccines Can Help Fight Long Covid |
Recent studies suggest vaccination helps reduce the likelihood of developing longer-term symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, and may help some people with symptoms feel better |
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| 2021-10-11 09:00:00 |
Business |
5G Technology Begins to Expand Beyond Smartphones |
Among the first uses: laptops, drones and Wi-Fi for superyachts |
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| 2021-10-11 08:00:00 |
Business |
Medicare Drug-Pricing Debate Pits Savings Against Innovation |
Proposal to allow Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription-drug prices is central to Democrats’ healthcare, child care, education and climate package |
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| 2021-10-11 07:38:00 |
Markets |
Japan Doesn’t Need ‘Kishida Shock’ Therapy |
The country’s new prime minister is worried about inequality—and that worries the market |
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| 2021-10-11 07:03:00 |
Markets |
IAC Is a Better Home and Garden for These Magazines |
The internet and media holding company’s purchase of Meredith could change the face of your favorite magazines for the better |
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| 2021-10-11 07:00:00 |
Markets |
KKR Co-CEOs Henry Kravis and George Roberts Step Down |
Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall take over as co-CEOs of the private-equity firm |
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| 2021-10-11 07:00:00 |
World |
The Tiger Is Making a Tentative Comeback in China’s North |
After decades of environmental degradation related to growth, the big cats were functionally extinct. Now the numbers have started to climb. |
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| 2021-10-11 07:00:00 |
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Elliptic Raises Funds to Help Firms Guard Against Crypto Crimes |
The risk-management platform gets $60 million in new capital as companies grapple with regulatory scrutiny of digital assets |
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| 2021-10-11 06:49:00 |
World |
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to U.S.-Based Trio |
David Card, Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens are honored for their contributions to labor economics and causal relationships |
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| 2021-10-11 06:00:00 |
Sustainable Business |
Brazil’s Drought Pressures Power Grid, Boosting Case for Renewables—and Fossil Fuels |
Abundant sunshine, strong winds and an investor-friendly power market have long made Brazil a hot spot for renewable energy investment |
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| 2021-10-11 06:00:00 |
Business |
Merck Asks FDA to Authorize Promising Covid-19 Pill |
The drug could fill a big need for a pill that patients could easily take at home to help avoid hospitalization |
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| 2021-10-11 05:45:00 |
Markets |
The Latest Slump in Car Sales Has Winners and Losers |
BMW is weathering the microchip storm better than GM, and car dealers seem to be coping better than component suppliers |
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| 2021-10-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk vs. Charlie Ergen: Battle of the Billionaires Over Spectrum |
The two moguls want rules to favor their visions for high-speed broadband service. Is there space enough for the two of them? |
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| 2021-10-11 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed Down Two Hawks as Regional Bank Presidents Depart |
The chiefs of the Boston and Dallas Fed banks had urged dialing back central bank support for the economy |
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| 2021-10-11 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Tariff Relief Plan From Biden Administration Falls Short, Businesses Say |
Companies lacking cost-effective alternatives to Chinese imports complain that the new trade policy isn’t as helpful as they had expected |
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| 2021-10-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Oil Price Jumps Above $80 and Natural Gas Races Higher, Turbocharged by Supply Shortages |
Crude prices are outpacing copper and other commodities by the widest margin in more than a decade, lifted by wagers on constrained production |
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| 2021-10-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Millennials Team Up to Fulfill the Dream of Homeownership |
Burdened by debt and facing soaring home prices, first-time home buyers are pooling their finances with partners, friends or roommates |
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| 2021-10-11 05:00:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Fall, Oil Trades Above $80 |
Futures for Brent crude oil rise to near their highest level in three years |
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| 2021-10-11 01:15:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Developer Modern Land Asks to Delay Bond Repayment |
Property firm seeks three-month extension for debt due |
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| 2021-10-11 01:01:00 |
Business |
Netflix to Sell ‘Squid Game’ Goods, Other Products on Walmart Site |
The ‘Netflix Hub’ for consumer merchandise is part of the streaming company’s broader effort to diversify revenue and market its content |
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| 2021-10-10 23:59:00 |
Deals |
Emerson Plans to Merge Industrial-Software Businesses With AspenTech |
Cash-and-stock deal would value AspenTech at around $160 a share |
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| 2021-10-10 23:45:00 |
NewsPlus |
Singapore Travel Stocks Jump After Govt Extends Quarantine-Free Entry to More Nations |
The city state will extend vaccinated travel lanes to Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. from Oct. 19 and to South Korea from Nov. 15 |
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| 2021-10-10 23:22:00 |
Business |
Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner Takes Medical Leave, Effective Immediately |
Executive was treated for prostate cancer in 2014 |
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| 2021-10-10 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Celebrate Columbus’s Achievements |
We should acknowledge his flaws, but his treatment by the left is reminiscent of communist propaganda. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Who Slowed Merck’s Covid Remedy? |
A ‘whistleblower,’ not Trump officials, delayed funding for molnupiravir. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
How to Get Cryptocurrency Regulation Right |
Companies that want to influence the inevitable rules for crypto businesses such as decentralized finance should engage with the government. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Nobel Prize in Obscure Literature |
At least this year I’ve heard of, though not read, the winner. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:41:00 |
Opinion |
At Sea in the Age of Covid Anxiety |
Cruise lines require masks and PCR tests, though all passengers are vaccinated. It’s even worse on shore. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:36:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Business of Tomorrow’ Review: He Helped a Nation to Fly |
Figures like Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart were the early stars of American aviation. Harry Guggenheim was its engine. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:34:00 |
Opinion |
Why the Future of Cuban Baseball Defected |
The ‘revolution’ is in tatters and Cubans in ever greater numbers find ways to say so. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:33:00 |
Business |
Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1,800 Flights |
Weekend snarl is the latest difficulty for the carrier after it struggled over the summer |
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| 2021-10-10 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie’s Surprise Medicare Bill |
Democrats want to add benefits to a program already going broke. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:18:00 |
Opinion |
Climate of Strategic Vulnerability |
Putin is exploiting Europe’s dependence on Russian natural gas. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:16:00 |
Opinion |
Gretchen Whitmer’s Border War |
Canada invokes a treaty to stop the Michigan Governor’s pipeline raid. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:15:00 |
Opinion |
Austin’s Defund the Police Lesson |
Please don’t call 911 unless it’s really, really an emergency. |
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| 2021-10-10 17:01:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Charges Navy Engineer, Wife With Allegedly Trying to Share Military Secrets |
They are accused of trying to pass information involving nuclear submarine technology to a foreign country |
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| 2021-10-10 15:06:00 |
Opinion |
IRS Fails at the Basics but Wants New Powers |
Improvement will require picking up the telephone and opening the mail. |
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| 2021-10-10 15:04:00 |
Opinion |
Mr. Peretz Takes a Swipe at Orthodox Jews |
In reviewing a book about the ‘othering’ of Jews, no less. |
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| 2021-10-10 15:02:00 |
Opinion |
A Obstetrician’s Testimony and an Ideology’s Absurdity |
Delivering more than 10,000 babies, I have yet to see one born to a biological male. |
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| 2021-10-10 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, Jobless Claims, Retail Sales |
Measures of inflation in China and the U.S. highlight this week’s economic data |
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| 2021-10-10 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
Europe’s Complacency Heightens the China Challenge |
The Continent can’t be a bystander in this struggle and expect Uncle Sam to pick up the tab. |
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| 2021-10-10 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
Catch Society’s Meltdown on HBO |
‘The White Lotus’ skewers social-justice warriors and their fatuous ‘narratives.’ |
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| 2021-10-10 14:28:00 |
U.S. |
St. Paul, Minn., Shooting in Crowded Bar Leaves One Dead, 14 Injured |
Three men are in custody after overnight shooting that police chief described as hellish scene |
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| 2021-10-10 13:11:00 |
Business |
Latest James Bond Film Falls Behind Predecessors as Covid-19 Concerns Linger |
‘No Time to Die’ opened to an estimated $56 million in the U.S. and Canada after it was delayed for more than a year |
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| 2021-10-10 11:00:00 |
U.S. |
Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day: What to Know |
The two days, celebrated on the same Monday in October, have sparked controversy |
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| 2021-10-10 11:00:00 |
Markets |
The High Financial Price of Burning Out at Work—and What to Do About It |
Overspending and exhaustion often go together. And young people are especially vulnerable. |
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| 2021-10-10 10:03:00 |
Markets |
The Pandemic’s Over for Big Banks. Now Comes the Hard Part. |
Bank profits are expected to plateau, exposing weak growth in banks’ core businesses |
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| 2021-10-10 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Is the Income-Tax Rate on the Rich 8%, or 23%? Depends on Whose Math You Use |
Figuring out your tax rate—or Elon Musk’s—requires assumptions about what counts as income and what counts as taxes |
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| 2021-10-10 09:35:00 |
World |
Severe Drought Adds to Afghanistan’s Woes, Endangering Millions as Economy Collapses |
Farmers who survived two decades of war abandon land as water sources dry up |
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| 2021-10-10 09:28:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘No Time to Die’ Review: James Bond Shaken, Audience Stirred |
In Daniel Craig’s last outing as the superspy, Bond must save the world from the weaponized DNA of Rami Malek’s villain |
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| 2021-10-10 09:00:00 |
Economy |
Soaring Energy Prices Raise Concerns About U.S. Inflation, Economy |
Factories and service providers require energy to boost production, but oil and natural-gas supplies are tight |
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| 2021-10-10 09:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
SEC Digs Deeper Into Companies’ EPS Manipulation |
Regulator uses analytics database based on research that spotted absence of numeral ‘4’ in companies’ quarterly reports to detect potential law violations |
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| 2021-10-10 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Risky Volatility Funds Set to Make a Comeback |
Two new ETFs that offer leveraged or inverse bets on the VIX set to debut, despite criticism that they are too risky |
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| 2021-10-10 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Scariest Part of Halloween This Year Is the Supply Chain |
Shoppers searching for costumes and decorations for the holiday are finding empty store shelves |
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| 2021-10-10 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Bernie Sanders Expresses Frustration With Centrists in Spending Talks |
Vermont progressive stands firm on $3.5 trillion price tag for education, healthcare and climate plan as Democrats trim ambitions |
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| 2021-10-10 07:02:00 |
World |
Pakistani Scientist A.Q. Khan, Who Secretly Sold Nuclear-Weapons Technology, Dies at 85 |
He died of breathing difficulties following a Covid-19 infection, doctors who treated him said |
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| 2021-10-10 07:00:00 |
Business |
Disney Meets Roadblocks to Releasing Movies in China |
Three films including ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Mulan’ have been embroiled in political controversy. Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ is the latest. |
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| 2021-10-10 06:52:00 |
World |
Iraqi Election Could Determine the Future for U.S. Forces in the Country |
Many younger Iraqis are protesting instead of voting in an election they see as unlikely to prompt change |
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| 2021-10-10 05:33:00 |
Business |
Biggest U.S. Retailers Charter Private Cargo Ships to Sail Around Port Delays |
Home Depot, Costco and Walmart resort to private charters in push to stock shelves for holiday shoppers |
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| 2021-10-10 05:33:00 |
Real Estate |
Soaring Home Prices Are Roiling Appraisals and Upending Sales |
More properties are being valued below their agreed-upon sales prices, causing deals to collapse |
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| 2021-10-10 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Booster Shots Are Available for All in Israel. Younger People Aren’t Convinced. |
Take-up rates for boosters are especially low among younger Arab and ultraorthodox Israelis |
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| 2021-10-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards: Which Are Better for Young Adults? |
Each kind of card has advantages and disadvantages. Three financial experts offer advice on when it makes sense to use one or the other. |
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| 2021-10-10 05:30:00 |
Life & Work |
Can Your Career Help Change the World? You Have 80,000 Hours to Try. |
Many of us want jobs that contribute to the social good. Effective Altruists say some lines of work benefit humanity more than others, and those positions might surprise you |
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| 2021-10-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Watch for Rising Costs in Earnings This Week |
JPMorgan Chase, Delta Air Lines, UnitedHealth and Domino’s Pizza are among companies set to report |
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| 2021-10-10 03:52:00 |
World |
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz Steps Down as Chancellor Amid Corruption Probe |
Resignation is latest blow for conservative movement in Western Europe |
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| 2021-10-10 03:41:00 |
World |
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis Loses His Bid for Re-Election |
The billionaire businessman had been at the forefront of a populist wave that swept Central Europe |
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| 2021-10-10 02:15:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Emphasizes ‘Peaceful Reunification’ With Taiwan, Days After Record Show of Force |
Taiwanese people would not bow to Chinese pressure, President Tsai Ing-wen said in a speech Sunday |
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| 2021-10-09 21:01:00 |
World |
Gen. Raymond Odierno, Who Commanded U.S. Forces in Iraq, Dies at 67 |
Retired general had military career that spanned many decades and countries |
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| 2021-10-09 20:55:00 |
Economy |
Despite U.S. Employment Gains, Many Women Remain on Labor-Market Sideline |
September’s unemployment rate is down, driven by a smaller pool of workers |
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| 2021-10-09 19:54:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Emphasizes ‘Peaceful Reunification’ With Taiwan, Days After Record Show of Force |
Remarks part of speech to mark 110th anniversary of revolution that overturned imperial rule |
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| 2021-10-09 16:56:00 |
World |
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz Steps Down as Chancellor Amid Corruption Probe |
Resignation is latest blow for conservative movement in Western Europe |
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| 2021-10-09 16:53:00 |
World |
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis Loses His Bid for Re-Election |
The billionaire businessman had been at the forefront of a populist wave that swept Central Europe |
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| 2021-10-09 16:44:00 |
Tech |
How to Move More Goods Through America’s Clogged Infrastructure? Robot Trains |
Self-driving trains could be greener, carry more stuff, and help unclog America’s congested supply chains. And making them a reality will likely be far easier than perfecting autonomous vehicles. |
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| 2021-10-09 13:56:00 |
Business |
Twitch Streamer Earnings Increase for Top Gamers, Data From Hack Shows |
The top 1% of paid streamers so far this year got over half of all revenue |
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| 2021-10-09 13:29:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Makes Quiet Push on Antitrust Enforcement |
Spotlight on Biden administration enforcement has focused on FTC, but DOJ has been more active so far, despite lengthy period of transition |
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| 2021-10-09 12:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Move More Goods Through America’s Clogged Infrastructure? Robot Trains |
Self-driving trains could be greener, carry more stuff, and help unclog America’s congested supply chains. And making them a reality will likely be far easier than perfecting autonomous vehicles. |
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| 2021-10-09 12:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S.-China Trade Talks Take First Steps in Re-Engagement |
Virtual meeting follows Biden administration’s outline of a policy that builds on Trump initiatives |
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| 2021-10-09 12:00:00 |
Business |
Indra Nooyi Pushes Employers for the Flexible Work Arrangements She Didn’t Have |
The former PepsiCo CEO describes her journey in corporate America in her new memoir and calls for a federal policy for paid parental leave |
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| 2021-10-09 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Canada’s Pot Companies Are Missing the Best Party |
Access to the U.S. cannabis market is crucial for Canadian cultivators as their home turf grows more competitive |
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| 2021-10-09 09:20:00 |
Economy |
Despite U.S. Employment Gains, Many Women Remain on Labor-Market Sideline |
September’s unemployment rate is down, driven by a smaller pool of workers |
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| 2021-10-09 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Makes Quiet Push on Antitrust Enforcement |
Spotlight on Biden administration enforcement has focused on FTC, but DOJ has been more active so far, despite lengthy period of transition |
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| 2021-10-09 08:28:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Cases Rise in U.K. Schoolchildren, Whom the Nation Hesitated to Vaccinate |
The U.K. began inoculating teenagers later than the U.S. and Europe; more than a third of recent infections in England were among those 10 to 19 |
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| 2021-10-09 08:27:00 |
Business |
Indra Nooyi Pushes Employers for the Flexible Work Arrangements She Didn’t Have |
The former PepsiCo CEO describes her journey in corporate America in her new memoir and calls for a federal policy for paid parental leave |
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| 2021-10-09 08:00:00 |
Business |
What a Pioneer in Temporary Hiring Looks For in Employees |
Bill Pollock has spent 70 years in charge of Drake International, the HR and recruitment company he co-founded |
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| 2021-10-09 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
This Stunt Woman’s Secret: Her Ford Fiesta ST Is a Beast |
When Verena Mei isn’t in drifting competitions, rally-car races or hosting a show on Twitch, she’s behind the wheel of her one-of-a-kind ‘superhot hatchback’ |
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| 2021-10-09 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
The Pinnacle of ‘High Sierra’ |
Criterion releases Raoul Walsh’s gangster movie, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino, with enlightening supplemental material. |
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| 2021-10-09 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy, 1500-1800’ Review: An Ovation for Leading Ladies |
An exhibition at the Wadsworth Atheneum highlights the talents of pioneering female artists who often remain overlooked. |
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| 2021-10-09 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
How Oberlin College’s President Stays Fit: Tire Flips, Workouts With the Football Team |
Carmen Twillie Ambar transformed her fitness and health with workouts that are fun, competitive and intense |
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| 2021-10-09 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Rules Skiers and Snowboarders Should Know Before Booking a Resort Trip This Year |
Ski destinations won’t have as many pandemic-related policies, but what’s allowed will vary from mountain to mountain |
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| 2021-10-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Sharp Rise Brings Treasury Yields Near Spring Highs |
Threat of tighter monetary policy and inflation pushes 10-year yield above 1.6% for first time since June |
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| 2021-10-09 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Cases Rise in U.K. Schoolchildren, Whom the Nation Hesitated to Vaccinate |
The U.K. began inoculating teenagers later than the U.S. and Europe; more than a third of recent infections in England were among those 10 to 19 |
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| 2021-10-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Digital Payments Are Convenient. They Also Can Wreak Havoc on Your Finances. |
The good news: There are ways to regain control of your spending |
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| 2021-10-09 04:50:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Emphasizes ‘Peaceful Reunification’ With Taiwan, Days After Record Show of Force |
Remarks part of speech to mark 110th anniversary of revolution that overturned imperial rule |
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| 2021-10-09 02:20:00 |
World |
Mexican Officials Detain 652 Migrants in Trucks Near U.S. Border |
Among those detained were hundreds of children, most of them unaccompanied |
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| 2021-10-08 19:49:00 |
Tech |
Apple Filing Notice of Appeal in Epic Antitrust Case, Looks to Stay In-App Injunction |
The iPhone maker wants a stay on judge’s order to open in-app communications that could allow cheaper payment options |
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| 2021-10-08 19:40:00 |
Politics |
Texas Abortion Ruling Overcame a Ban Designed to Thwart Courts |
The state asked a conservative-leaning appellate court to lift the injunction that blocked its near-total abortion ban |
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| 2021-10-08 19:40:00 |
Markets |
Southwest Airlines, Facebook, Pfizer: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-10-08 19:18:00 |
Politics |
Tense Debt-Ceiling Vote Sets Stage for Tougher Fight |
GOP lawmakers were reluctant to back a short-term deal, seeing it as a reversal |
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| 2021-10-08 18:45:00 |
U.S. |
Jacob Blake Shooting: What We Know About the Shooting in Kenosha |
Justice Department won’t bring federal civil-rights charges against officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in 2020 |
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| 2021-10-08 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Global Tax Damage |
Biden wants higher tax rates on U.S. firms than others will impose. |
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| 2021-10-08 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Where Did All the Workers Go? |
Bidenomics has led to a labor shortage that is hurting the economy. |
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| 2021-10-08 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Final Days at Trump Justice |
Read the rest of the story before you believe Dick Durbin’s Senate report. |
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| 2021-10-08 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Bill de Blasio’s Parting Gift |
On his way out, the mayor kills a program for gifted students. |
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| 2021-10-08 18:05:00 |
U.S. |
Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Won’t Face Civil-Rights Charges, DOJ Says |
Shooting in August 2020 sparked weeks of violent unrest in small city south of Milwaukee |
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| 2021-10-08 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
New York’s ‘New Penn Station’ Is a Train Wreck |
The Moynihan Train Hall has dazzled tourists and critics, but it offers local commuters a rough ride. |
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| 2021-10-08 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
If Trump Wins in 2024, Then Who Threatens Democracy? |
Democrats need to stop lying to themselves and acknowledge they are part of the problem too. |
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| 2021-10-08 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Who Wants to Stay on the West Coast? |
Tesla moves its headquarters out of Silicon Valley; crime waves in Portland and Seattle. |
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| 2021-10-08 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Happy Leif Erikson Day! |
America has more than 2,000 such commemorations, from National Noodle Day to National Iguana Appreciation Day. |
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| 2021-10-08 17:50:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Says Access to Products Is Fixed After Latest Outage |
Social-media giant’s disruption Friday follows widespread outage earlier in week |
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| 2021-10-08 17:35:00 |
Corrections |
Corrections & Amplifications |
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| 2021-10-08 17:16:00 |
World |
Brazil Comes Out of Pandemic and Hits the Next Hardship—Inflation |
Prices of electricity and cooking gas are up 30% or more over the year, while meat prices are up 25% |
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| 2021-10-08 17:12:00 |
U.S. |
Teachers Union Urges TikTok, Facebook, Other Big Tech to Stop Spread of Viral Challenges |
In a letter Friday, National Education Association asks tech companies ‘to put public safety over profits’ |
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| 2021-10-08 16:58:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Authorizes Release of Some Trump Records Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot |
Former President Donald Trump’s attempt to assert executive privilege is denied; ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon won’t cooperate with House probe |
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| 2021-10-08 16:50:00 |
Books & Arts |
Finding Hope in Hardship |
Evelyn Waugh’s 1934 novel, ‘A Handful of Dust,’ is a spiritually infused tale loosely based on Waugh’s own struggles. |
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| 2021-10-08 16:15:00 |
Economy |
Boston, Dallas Fed Banks Pledge Cooperation With Stock-Trading Probe |
The Fed inspector general investigation comes as the central bank is undertaking its own review of its ethics rules |
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| 2021-10-08 16:08:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Rise After Jobs Report |
Yields initially dropped after the employment data, but settled higher |
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| 2021-10-08 15:45:00 |
Life & Work |
The Top 5 Spring Trends From Chanel, Balenciaga and More |
For the return to in-person fashion shows, designers from New York to Paris turned out (mostly) celebratory clothes—bright windbreakers, mini skirts and second-skin jumpsuits. |
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| 2021-10-08 15:41:00 |
Tech |
‘We’re in a Hurry.’ A New CEO Scrambles to Cope With a Global Chip Crisis. |
Cristiano Amon is the new boss of Qualcomm Inc., a U.S. tech giant that designs semiconductors. His first task: Convince companies to make more chips for him—and fast. |
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| 2021-10-08 15:39:00 |
Politics |
Havana Syndrome Victims to Receive Financial Support Under New Law |
Biden signs measure to compensate U.S. diplomats, spies and others hit with mysterious neurological affliction |
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| 2021-10-08 15:25:00 |
World |
Havana Syndrome: What We Know |
U.S. officials cite an expansion in incidents of mysterious ailments afflicting some of its diplomatic and intelligence personnel |
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| 2021-10-08 15:23:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
The uses and misuses of Winston Churchill, Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Crossroads,’ B.B. King’s rise, the future of artificial intelligence and more. |
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| 2021-10-08 14:46:00 |
Life & Work |
Secrets to Cooking Pro Pizza at Home: The Best Gear, Recipes and Tricks |
Pizza-making at home is the new pandemic craze, but it can seem intimidating. Here’s the ultimate guide to get you going: from party-friendly backyard pizza ovens to insider recipes, topping tips and much more. |
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| 2021-10-08 14:32:00 |
World |
Corporate Taxes Poised to Rise After 136-Country Deal |
The agreement seeks to set a global minimum tax, but officials see challenges in implementing the accord |
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| 2021-10-08 14:24:00 |
Markets |
Guess Who’s on Strrrrike? |
Kellogg workers unleash a wave of cereal offenders on the internet |
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| 2021-10-08 13:57:00 |
Business |
India’s Tata Sons to Buy Air India for $2.4 Billion |
The purchase of the money-losing national carrier is a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to push through market-oriented changes |
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| 2021-10-08 13:35:00 |
Opinion |
Regulatory Hurdles Block a Cancer Miracle |
Illumina’s CEO Francis deSouza explains the Grail diagnostic test and the FTC action that risks slowing it down. |
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| 2021-10-08 13:34:00 |
Opinion |
Race and Friendship at Harvard, 1963 |
More than half a century after Travis Williams’s death at 27, I became a bit player in his life story. |
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| 2021-10-08 13:33:00 |
Opinion |
Gender Ideology Has a Problem With Women |
What begins with ‘anything goes’ ends with a new hierarchy. |
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| 2021-10-08 13:32:00 |
Opinion |
Folk Economics and the Left |
Corporate taxes are really paid by individuals. Price-gouging laws result in shortages. |
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| 2021-10-08 13:31:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed’s Dismal Digital-Dollar Idea |
This grievous mistake could stifle financial innovation. |
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| 2021-10-08 13:07:00 |
CIO Journal |
Keyboards for Hire: Tech Freelancers Help Companies Plug Talent Gaps |
With digital overhauls stretching IT teams, CIOs are hiring tech freelancers to cover a wide range of tasks |
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| 2021-10-08 12:28:00 |
Life & Work |
Frank McCourt Wants to Build a New Model for Social Media |
The real estate magnate’s Project Liberty is a $250 million effort to remake the ways we share information online. |
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| 2021-10-08 11:55:00 |
Markets |
Jobs Forecasters Got Schooled—Here’s Why |
Surprisingly low labor-force participation should improve, but it is happening more slowly than hoped |
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| 2021-10-08 11:46:00 |
Markets |
Evergrande Is Leaving Foreign Bondholders in the Dark, Advisers Say |
Bondholder advisers say the embattled property developer isn’t sharing information on asset disposals, restructuring plans |
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| 2021-10-08 11:26:00 |
World |
Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Age 100 Pleads Not Guilty in German Trial |
Prosecution of centenarian highlights Germany’s past failure to prosecute senior Nazis, researchers and survivors say |
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| 2021-10-08 11:12:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Churchill’s Shadow’ Review: Man and Myth |
The memory of his World War II leadership has left a legacy that invites political delusions and arrogance. |
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| 2021-10-08 11:09:00 |
Books & Arts |
Children’s Books: ‘Virginia Hamilton: Five Novels’ |
The singular vision of Viginia Hamilton allowed young readers to make their own judgments about her characters. |
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| 2021-10-08 11:02:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘King of the Blues’ Review: The Crowning of B.B. King |
King claimed his fingers were too stubby to play Delta-style slide guitar—the style he developed transcended place and time. |
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| 2021-10-08 11:02:00 |
Markets |
An SEC Rule Was Meant to Protect Individual Investors. Chaos Ensued. |
Thousands of stocks and bonds in the over-the-counter market are now out of reach for small investors. Professionals are still trading. |
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| 2021-10-08 10:54:00 |
Life & Work |
The Real Meaning of Freedom at Work |
The rise of remote work during the pandemic is just one part of a generational shift that is redefining how and why we do our jobs. |
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| 2021-10-08 10:31:00 |
Economy |
Canada Adds 157,100 Jobs in September, Employment Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level |
Strong data reinforces expectations that Bank of Canada will announce further pullback in quantitative easing |
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| 2021-10-08 10:00:00 |
World |
Investor Reinvented Himself as a Daredevil |
Robert B. Haas, who has died at age 74, made a killing in soft drinks and then sought wilder adventures in aerial photography and motorcycling |
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| 2021-10-08 09:53:00 |
Markets |
Marathon Digital, Vaxart, Devon Energy: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Bitcoin-related stocks were ticking higher after the SEC approved an ETF of companies in the crypto sector |
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| 2021-10-08 09:49:00 |
Economy |
Jobs Report Keeps Fed Taper on Track for November |
By emphasizing accumulated hiring progress rather than month-by-month patterns, officials set a low bar to clear |
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| 2021-10-08 09:48:00 |
Business |
NFL Ratings Are Up 17%, Boosted by Fans Back in Stands and Close Games |
Games have drawn an average of 17.3 million viewers through the first four weeks of this season |
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| 2021-10-08 09:44:00 |
Real Estate |
The Interior Designer Secret to Mixing Pattern, Color, Old and New |
Without creating clutter, a decorating pro combined William Morris wallpaper, busy inlaid chests and angular modernist chairs. Here’s how she did it. |
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| 2021-10-08 09:36:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Speak, Silence’ Review: The Mystery of W.G. Sebald |
The German writer was a master of a hybrid of fiction and nonfiction, informed by imagination and observation. |
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| 2021-10-08 09:33:00 |
Books & Arts |
Mysteries: Alex Schulman’s ‘The Survivors’ Review |
Three brothers return to their childhood home, haunted by an unspoken trauma. |
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| 2021-10-08 09:24:00 |
Life & Work |
A Crisis of Confidence in America’s Tap Water |
Aging infrastructure and chemical pollution have led to high-profile cases of contamination from Michigan to West Virginia and beyond. |
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| 2021-10-08 09:24:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Life is Simple’ Review: A Blade to Shave Away Error |
A 14th-century friar challenged the idea that archetypal forms lay behind material things. That led to trouble. |
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| 2021-10-08 09:02:00 |
Tech |
Delivery Giant Meituan Fined in Beijing’s Tech Crackdown |
Regulator finds Meituan effectively forced merchants to sell exclusively on its platform |
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| 2021-10-08 08:22:00 |
Politics |
Trump Iowa Visit Tests Appetite for Another Presidential Bid |
Former Republican president to hold rally in state that traditionally starts nomination race |
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| 2021-10-08 08:02:00 |
Business |
After Dollar-Bond Default, Chinese Developer Fantasia Says It Will Fix Its Finances |
Prices of Fantasia’s yuan-denominated bonds plummeted when they resumed trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange |
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| 2021-10-08 07:25:00 |
World |
Bombing Attack on Shiite Mosque in Afghanistan Kills Many Worshipers |
Deadly blast in northern city of Kunduz comes as Islamic State has intensified attacks since the U.S. withdrawal |
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| 2021-10-08 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Facebook’s Would-Be Regulators Are Between a Rock and a Hard Place |
Lawmakers seem committed to change at Facebook, but far from deciding on the right way to do it |
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| 2021-10-08 06:54:00 |
World |
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov |
Journalists are honored for efforts to safeguard freedom of expression |
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| 2021-10-08 06:28:00 |
Markets |
Global Tax Reform Isn’t Yet a Done Deal |
Ireland’s backing clears the way for the reforms to be enacted in Europe, but uncertainty is growing about Washington’s ability to finish the job |
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| 2021-10-08 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Samsung’s Memory-Price Hangover Will be Manageable |
There are more signs that the memory price cycle has peaked, meaning Samsung’s earnings may have peaked for the cycle, too |
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| 2021-10-08 05:51:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver, Bond Yields Rise Ahead of Jobs Report |
Yield on 10-year Treasury notes rises above 1.6% for first time since June |
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| 2021-10-08 05:32:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Private Prisons Still Make Money From Federal Inmates Despite Biden’s Executive Order |
Private-prison operators are replacing revenues from some lapsed federal contracts by clinching deals at the city or county level to house federal inmates |
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| 2021-10-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Allstate Wants to Track Your Driving to Determine Your Car Insurance Rate |
Insurer is talking to state regulators about reducing the use of credit scores in pricing auto policies |
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| 2021-10-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How Evergrande Grew and Grew, Despite Years of Red Flags |
Chinese property company’s path to crisis came with issues underestimated by investors |
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| 2021-10-08 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Congress Inches Toward Response to Ransomware Attacks |
Recent attacks have hobbled the Colonial Pipeline and meatpacker JBS before the companies paid millions to regain control |
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| 2021-10-08 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Job Growth Likely Picked Up in September |
Employers still report a shortage of job applicants despite strong demand for workers and rising wages |
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| 2021-10-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Home? A Seller’s Guide |
Even a surging property market is no guarantee of profit given closing costs, tax issues and other factors |
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| 2021-10-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Fed May Start Tapering, but Mortgage Rates Play by Their Own Rules |
Despite increasing talk about interest rates and home prices, mortgage rates for now are likely to stay relatively steady |
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| 2021-10-07 20:36:00 |
Business |
Samsung Expects 28% Rise in Operating Profit |
Global semiconductor crunch is bolstering world’s biggest smartphone and memory chip maker |
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| 2021-10-07 20:25:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Restore Protections for Three National Monuments |
White House reverses actions taken by Trump on two monuments in Utah and one off New England coast |
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| 2021-10-07 19:18:00 |
Tech |
Twitch Data Leak Shows Some Streamers Make Hundreds of Thousands Per Month |
Streamer in Chicago says income varies month to month; leaked information isn’t full picture |
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| 2021-10-07 19:11:00 |
Tech |
Tesla to Move Headquarters to Austin, Texas, Musk Says |
The electric-vehicle maker has long been based in Silicon Valley |
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| 2021-10-07 19:01:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Abortions Pick Up After Federal Judge Allows Them |
Clinics say they are moving cautiously because a state law imposing a near ban on abortions allows retroactive lawsuits if the injunction is overturned |
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| 2021-10-07 18:53:00 |
Business |
Google to Block Ads From Appearing Next to Content Denying Climate Change |
Move by world’s largest digital-ad company comes after recent restrictions on ads next to vaccine misinformation |
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| 2021-10-07 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Child Allowance Welfare Trap |
A new study shows the huge new federal payments will shrink the incentive to work. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Polarizing the Jan. 6 Justice System |
A judge’s political remarks at sentencing hurt the rule of law. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
The IRS Gets Window Dressed |
A higher threshold for collecting bank data would change nothing. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Abortion in Texas and the Judiciary |
A federal judge abuses his authority as much as the Lone Star State law does. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Progressives Hold the Capital Captive |
Biden turns out to be far less moderate than advertised, and voters aren’t liking what they see. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:26:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
NatWest Pleads Guilty to Anti-Money-Laundering Charges |
The guilty plea is the first criminal prosecution under money-laundering regulations that went into effect in 2007, according to a U.K.’s financial regulator |
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| 2021-10-07 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
The Tyranny of the 21st-Century Crowd |
Mobs that form from the bottom up may prove even harder to defeat than totalitarian regimes. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Kamala Harris Shrugs at Anti-Semitism |
‘Your truth should not be suppressed,’ she tells a student who denounces Israel and America. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Reconciliation Offers a Shot at Simpler Government |
Liberals and conservatives alike should see the benefit of reducing complexity in programs and rules. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:05:00 |
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Condé Nast Owner to Buy Newsletter Publisher SportTechie Out of Bankruptcy |
A subsidiary of the Newhouse family’s Advance Publications has offered to acquire the publisher of newsletters covering the intersection of technology and the sports industry |
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| 2021-10-07 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
How to Beat the Trump Card |
Glenn Youngkin has turned the Virginia governor’s race into a real contest. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:04:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Boys’ Review: Hollywood Cheer |
The brothers recall a Tinseltown childhood free of malice, regret or self-pity. It’s like a Ron Howard movie between two covers. |
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| 2021-10-07 18:03:00 |
Opinion |
Was Alexander Hamilton Jewish? |
Years of research led me to believe that his biographers got this critical detail wrong. |
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| 2021-10-07 17:49:00 |
Politics |
Former DOJ Officials Detail Trump Effort to Get Them to Discredit 2020 Vote |
Senate Judiciary Committee releases transcripts of interviews conducted with former Justice Department officials about their last days in Trump administration; minority Republicans say Trump acted appropriately |
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| 2021-10-07 17:17:00 |
World |
Ireland Signs On to Global Deal Seeking to Curb Tax Avoidance |
The country had been one of a small number of holdouts on an agreement that aims to overhaul global taxation |
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| 2021-10-07 17:13:00 |
Politics |
Senate Set to Vote on Short-Term Debt Ceiling Extension |
After Democratic and Republican leaders forge deal, some GOP lawmakers call the plan a capitulation |
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| 2021-10-07 17:09:00 |
U.S. |
New York Lawyers’ Guilty Plea Postponed in Molotov Cocktail Case |
Case involves federal charges for throwing makeshift explosives at an empty police car during a protest against police brutality |
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| 2021-10-07 17:08:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Abortion Law in Court: What You Need to Know |
Judge grants preliminary injunction supporting Justice Department effort to upend near-ban on procedure |
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| 2021-10-07 16:53:00 |
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CalPlant Bondholders at Odds as Fiberboard Maker Enters Bankruptcy |
The California company gets approval to immediately tap more than $7 million in chapter 11 financing at its debut hearing |
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| 2021-10-07 16:44:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Rescue’ Review: A Deep Dive Into Courage |
The story of the operation to save a Thai soccer team gets the documentary treatment in Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s gripping film |
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| 2021-10-07 16:43:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Diana’ Review: Tabloidy Trip Through Royal Pain |
CNN’s six-part series on Diana, Princess of Wales, didn’t learn any lessons from the media maelstrom that surrounded her life and death. |
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| 2021-10-07 16:42:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Lamb’ Review: Shear Brilliance |
An Icelandic drama follows isolated farmers who’ve lost a child but receive an ovine surrogate. |
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| 2021-10-07 16:42:00 |
CFO Journal |
Finance Chiefs Spend More on Carbon Offsets to Bolster Green Credentials |
Business-software provider ServiceNow and airline-parts company AAR are among companies planning to buy carbon offsets |
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| 2021-10-07 16:40:00 |
Opinion |
‘Lackawanna Blues’ and ‘Six’ Reviews: A Solo Filled With Characters; A Sextet of Queens |
Ruben Santiago-Hudson recounts his boarding-house childhood to a musical accompaniment; the wives of Henry VIII argue, like pop divas, about which consort had it worst. |
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| 2021-10-07 16:37:00 |
U.S. |
Former NBA Players Charged in $4 Million Health-Insurance Fraud |
Terrence Williams was the alleged ringleader among 18 former players who submitted false invoices for medical expenses to the league’s healthcare fund, prosecutors said |
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| 2021-10-07 15:52:00 |
Opinion |
The FDA Can Save Thousands of Lives Today |
‘Compassionate use’ of molnupiravir would dramatically reduce Covid-19’s toll. |
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| 2021-10-07 15:41:00 |
Experience Report |
Virgin Voyages Aims to Quell Dreaded Cruise Queues |
Richard Branson’s adults-only cruise offering uses staggered event programming and digital reservations to cut down lines, though its app got off to a shaky start |
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| 2021-10-07 15:28:00 |
Life & Work |
Now, Flying Microchips Are Headed Our Way |
Why wouldn’t new tech invented to monitor air particles start watching us, too? |
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| 2021-10-07 15:19:00 |
U.S. |
Puerto Rico’s Power Authority Set to Declare State of Emergency |
Prepa has struggled to generate enough power for the more than three million residents of the U.S. territory, resulting in widespread rolling blackouts |
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| 2021-10-07 14:57:00 |
Education |
Proposed California Ballot Measure Could Spark Court Challenges to Teacher Protections |
Education-reform advocates propose constitutional right to a quality education in what may become a costly fight with teachers unions |
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| 2021-10-07 14:38:00 |
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Bank of Canada Governor Says High Inflation Could Be More Persistent Than Anticipated |
Tiff Macklem says inflation rate likely to remain above bank’s target range for the remainder of 2021 |
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| 2021-10-07 13:21:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Gives Big Investors Ability to Vote on Shareholder Proposals |
Moves stand to transfer votes for as much as $1.5 trillion in index assets from BlackRock to investors such as pensions and endowments |
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| 2021-10-07 13:14:00 |
Markets |
Winter Forecast Is Cold Comfort for Natural-Gas Consumers |
A closely watched forecast shows the coming winter will be manageable for U.S. natural-gas markets. That may not be enough to take the air out of natural-gas prices. |
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| 2021-10-07 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
Covid, AIDS and the Dismal Science of Public Health |
The field suffers from a lack of expertise in the economic incentives that limit disease. |
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| 2021-10-07 13:12:00 |
Opinion |
Teachers Against Politicizing the Classroom |
Virginia Democrats twist education policy, making even liberals uncomfortable. |
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| 2021-10-07 13:11:00 |
Opinion |
I Had Only One Nobel Peace Prize to Give Up |
First President Obama and now, Greta Thunberg? |
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| 2021-10-07 13:10:00 |
Life & Work |
2022 Honda Civic Touring: Styled (and Priced) for People Under 30 |
A design throwback to the ’90s Accord, the new Honda Civic Touring is a category leader among Gen Z and Millennials. And a stupendous car for the price, writes Dan Neil. |
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| 2021-10-07 12:56:00 |
Sports |
Saudi-Led Group Acquires Newcastle in the English Premier League |
English soccer authorities approved the $380 million deal after nearly two years of talks. |
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| 2021-10-07 12:32:00 |
World |
EU Offers No New Pledges to Take in Afghan Refugees |
Resettlement forum brings no commitments from bloc, which has promised to resettle at-risk groups from Afghanistan |
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| 2021-10-07 12:20:00 |
Opinion |
‘A War for Talent’ |
For the first time ever, the NFIB monthly employment survey finds that most small businesses had open positions they could not fill. |
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| 2021-10-07 12:16:00 |
Markets |
Worried About Central Banks Making a Mistake? They Already Have |
A policy error by the Fed and other central banks isn’t just a scary prospect, but has already happened. Investors need to shape portfolios accordingly. |
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| 2021-10-07 11:54:00 |
Life & Work |
The Best Seafood Stew in San Francisco: A Traveler’s Guide |
Cioppino is a dish that’s been pleasing local palates for generations. Here, five restaurants around the city that both honor the tradition and add their own splash. Bib required. |
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| 2021-10-07 11:51:00 |
World |
Violence at Farmer Protests in India Deepens Modi’s Challenge |
A son of a government minister is being investigated over violence that killed eight |
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| 2021-10-07 11:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Can Patients Decide Their Own Care? |
More accessible information and a retreat in doctors exercising sole authority has both empowered patients and left them feeling abandoned |
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| 2021-10-07 10:39:00 |
Markets |
Debt Ceiling Gives Investors Master Class in Complacency |
It is a repeated theme in markets: Really bad events are ignored until they are so close they demand immediate attention |
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| 2021-10-07 10:38:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Brainard Says Banks Likely to Need Direction From Regulators on Managing Climate Risks |
‘Climate change could have profound consequences’ on economic activity, says Fed governor |
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| 2021-10-07 10:00:00 |
World |
Edward D. Miller Steered Two Giant Bank Mergers |
Ex-Marine from Brooklyn, who has died at age 80, helped combine Manny Hanny, Chemical and Chase |
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| 2021-10-07 09:41:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Property Bonds Tumble Again |
Investors, fearing more defaults and price declines, sell out of many developers’ U.S. dollar bonds |
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| 2021-10-07 09:40:00 |
Asia |
U.S. Troops Have Been Deployed in Taiwan for at Least a Year |
Small presence of Americans secretly training local forces marks concern over China’s yearslong military buildup and recent moves |
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| 2021-10-07 09:40:00 |
Markets |
Twitter, IAC, Nvidia, Conagra: What to Watch in the Stock Market Today |
Twitter shares climbed on deal report; Megacap tech stocks inched higher |
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| 2021-10-07 09:40:00 |
U.S. |
Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Mandates Tested in New York Case |
Pending ruling could help shape whether states must allow religious objections to Covid-19 vaccinations in hospital settings and beyond |
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| 2021-10-07 09:26:00 |
Business |
Comcast Enters Smart-TV Market With Launch of Sky Glass in Europe |
Broadband-powered TV, which runs Comcast’s operating system, will let U.K. users access TV without a satellite dish |
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| 2021-10-07 09:19:00 |
Books & Arts |
Fall Fiction: A Harvest of Novels |
Leaves are turning—and so are pages, in stories from Jonathan Franzen, Anthony Doerr, Gayl Jones, Colson Whitehead and others. |
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| 2021-10-07 09:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Network-Monitoring Firm Kentik Raises $40 Million in New Funding |
Facebook outage highlights need for businesses to monitor network performance |
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| 2021-10-07 09:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Paris Hilton’s Business Empire Is Getting a Makeover |
Considered the original influencer, the hotel heiress and reality-TV star looks to expand her brands with new company |
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| 2021-10-07 08:57:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Asks FDA to Authorize Covid-19 Vaccine in Young Children |
5- to 11-year-olds may be able to start getting immunized by November, if health regulators authorize the shots |
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| 2021-10-07 08:42:00 |
Business |
Conagra Expects Higher Inflation, Posts Lower Quarterly Profit |
Packaged-foods company expects organic net sales for fiscal 2022 to rise about 1% |
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| 2021-10-07 08:22:00 |
Markets |
GM Needs to Walk the Tesla Talk |
The company laid down bullish financial targets at its latest investor conference, particularly for its autonomous taxi business |
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| 2021-10-07 08:12:00 |
Life & Work |
Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah |
Zanzibar-born writer receives the prize for writings on colonialism and refugees |
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| 2021-10-07 08:00:00 |
Politics |
CIA Chief Burns Forms China-Focused Group in Pivot Toward Asian Rival |
Spy agency has struggled to recruit spies in China; Burns cites ‘increasingly adversarial Chinese government’ |
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| 2021-10-07 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Investing Platform Public.com Launches Crypto Trading |
The company will offer trading in 10 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and dogecoin |
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| 2021-10-07 07:30:00 |
World |
Canada’s Justin Trudeau Faces Test for His Progressive Agenda |
After eking out re-election and in the wake of scandals, the prime minister forges ahead with his social and environmental goals |
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| 2021-10-07 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Levi’s Won’t Be Unraveled by Cotton Price Surge |
Apparel company’s comments on the issue seem to have quelled investors’ near-term fears |
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| 2021-10-07 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Box Lives to Fight Another Day |
The provider of cloud-based collaboration software still has work to do to boost its valuation after defeating Starboard’s proxy challenge |
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| 2021-10-07 07:03:00 |
World |
France to Return Ambassador to Australia After Submarines Fracas |
Jean-Pierre Thebault will seek to redefine the terms of the two countries’ relationship and ensure French interests are protected in the scrapping of the subs deal |
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| 2021-10-07 07:00:00 |
Business |
For Longer-Range EVs, a Cousin of Silicon Makes a Material Difference |
Car industry invests billions in silicon carbide for chips that control power, but cost challenges remain |
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| 2021-10-07 07:00:00 |
Health |
Long-Covid Concerns Help Fuel Biden Administration’s Broad Vaccine Booster Push |
Some health officials view wider use of vaccine boosters as way to further reduce risk of long-term Covid-19 |
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| 2021-10-07 06:49:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise After Proposed Debt-Limit Extension |
Gas prices fall for a second day after President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to work on stabilizing energy market |
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| 2021-10-07 06:00:00 |
Sustainable Business |
COP26 Perspectives: Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke on the Future of Coal |
Mr. Teke, whose company owns coal assets in South Africa, says decarbonization shouldn’t come at the expense of development |
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| 2021-10-07 05:55:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Worries Hit U.K. Markets as Energy Prices Soar |
The U.K. is a more severe case of the same trends driving inflation higher in the U.S. and around the world |
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| 2021-10-07 05:30:00 |
Business |
How the Tax Bill Could Hit Two U.S. Companies, One Domestic, the Other Global |
Proposed tax increases on domestic and foreign profits would drive rates up for Agilent and Advance Auto, but in different ways |
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| 2021-10-07 05:30:00 |
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Justice Department to Fine Contractors for Not Reporting Cyber Incidents |
False Claims Act will be used to pursue federal contractors that don’t adhere to cybersecurity standards |
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| 2021-10-07 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Expected to Drop for First Time in Four Weeks |
Temporary factors had driven up unemployment claims in September, but they remain near lowest levels of the pandemic |
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| 2021-10-07 05:30:00 |
World |
As Most Music Is Silenced in Afghanistan, a Style Favored by the Taliban Fills the Void |
Once unwelcome, a cappella songs known as taranas now dominate the airwaves |
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| 2021-10-07 04:55:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Change Barely Affects Poverty |
Growth-oriented policy does much more for to prevent malnutrition deaths. |
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| 2021-10-07 02:00:00 |
Business |
Moderna to Build Vaccine-Manufacturing Plant in Africa |
Drugmakers face pressure to supply Covid-19 vaccines to low-income countries; the new plant isn’t expected to open for a few years |
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| 2021-10-06 23:04:00 |
Politics |
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Law |
Judge grants Justice Department request for preliminary injunction against six-week abortion ban |
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| 2021-10-06 20:10:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Justice Department Sets Up National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team |
The announcement comes as U.S. law enforcement and regulators continue to look for ways to disrupt illicit cryptocurrency transactions |
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| 2021-10-06 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Broadband Boondoggle |
The infrastructure bill slates tens of billions for rural networks. History suggests most will be wasted. |
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| 2021-10-06 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Entitlements of U.S. Decline |
Biden says his plans will make America great again. Ask Europe how that has turned out. |
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| 2021-10-06 18:46:00 |
CMO Today |
Twitter Sells Mobile Ad Firm MoPub to AppLovin for $1.05 Billion |
Social-media network says sale will help it pursue its goal of doubling revenue |
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| 2021-10-06 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
Cake Liberation Day |
A victory in New Jersey for people who want to sell what they bake. |
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| 2021-10-06 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Merrick Garland’s Federal Offense |
Threats against school boards are an issue for local law enforcement. |
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| 2021-10-06 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Corruption on Trial in Philadelphia |
The ties between a union boss and Democrats will be on display. |
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| 2021-10-06 18:03:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Justice Department to Redouble Efforts in Combating White-Collar Crime, Official Says |
A senior DOJ official previewed changes to the agency’s investigation of white-collar crime, including a ‘surge’ in resources and a focus on incentivizing corporate compliance |
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| 2021-10-06 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Students in a ‘Hostile Environment’ |
A public school teacher challenges critical race theory. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:55:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Spend $1 Billion to Boost Rapid Covid-19 Tests |
White House Covid-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says tens of millions of additional tests will arrive on the market in the coming weeks |
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| 2021-10-06 17:41:00 |
Opinion |
When Judges Abuse Public Confidence |
Ethics rules prohibit the appearance of unethical conduct as well as actual unethical conduct. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:40:00 |
Opinion |
Marijuana, Alertness and Chainsaws |
Employees in sensitive jobs must stay alert. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:40:00 |
Opinion |
Faith, Agnosticism and the Limits of Human Reason |
In matters of belief about God, we do not and cannot know. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:38:00 |
Business |
Barry Diller’s IAC Reaches Deal to Buy Magazine Publisher Meredith |
The roughly $2.7 billion deal will combine brands like People, Better Homes & Gardens and Investopedia |
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| 2021-10-06 17:27:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Unstable Political Economy |
Evergrande’s collapse is a sign of deeper weakness, just when Xi is impatientto challenge the U.S. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:27:00 |
Opinion |
Why Has Biden Surrendered to the Left? |
There are three possible explanations, and they won’t help Democrats in 2022. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
A Book Burning in 21st-Century Canada |
Comics, biographies and encyclopedias go up in smoke in the name of ‘purification.’ |
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| 2021-10-06 17:24:00 |
Opinion |
Can Manchin and Sinema Save All 50 U.S. States? |
Joe Biden’s massive laws will erode the state powers protected by the Constitution’s 10th Amendment. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:23:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘William III’ Review: When England Went Orange |
He led armies in the field, constructed alliances across Europe, and accepted an invitation from the English to cross the channel and become king. |
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| 2021-10-06 17:21:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Slows New Products for ‘Reputational Reviews’ |
Social-media company puts on hold some work for existing products while it addresses blowback from whistleblower, lawmakers |
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| 2021-10-06 17:21:00 |
Business |
NASA Says Boeing’s Starliner Won’t Attempt Launch Again This Year |
U.S. space agency reassigns two astronauts from Boeing missions to a future SpaceX flight |
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| 2021-10-06 17:11:00 |
Business |
NBCUniversal Names Kelly Campbell as Peacock’s President |
Move comes days after Campbell resigned from her role as president of Walt Disney’s Hulu streaming platform |
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| 2021-10-06 17:09:00 |
Business |
The Theranos Trial: Former Safeway CEO Testifies Over Failed Partnership |
Steven Burd led grocery chain as it invested over $350 million in a deal that never fully materialized |
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| 2021-10-06 17:09:00 |
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Dozens of Federal Judges Had Financial Conflicts: What You Need to Know |
A Wall Street Journal investigation finds 131 federal judges unlawfully ruled in cases involving companies in which they or their families held shares |
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| 2021-10-06 16:59:00 |
Tech |
Twitch Hack Reveals How Much Revenue the Platform’s Biggest Streamers Make |
Leak on 4chan online chat forum seems to involve source codes and creator payouts from the Amazon-owned streaming company |
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| 2021-10-06 16:58:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Weigh GOP Offer for Short-Term Debt-Limit Extension |
Parties have been at impasse as possible U.S. default looms |
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| 2021-10-06 16:58:00 |
Business |
GM Sets Ambitious Revenue Target, Challenges Tesla With $30,000 Electric SUV |
The Detroit car maker aims to more than double revenue by 2030, aided by new battery-electric models and auto-related services |
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| 2021-10-06 16:25:00 |
World |
Canada-U.S. Border: Everything You Need to Know About Reopening, Travel |
Canada is allowing entry to fully vaccinated tourists from the U.S. and other countries; U.S. land-border restrictions remain |
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| 2021-10-06 16:23:00 |
World |
White House Plans Biden-Xi Call in Coming Weeks |
Planned meeting follows Beijing stepping up military flights near Taiwan, U.S. exercises east of island |
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| 2021-10-06 16:07:00 |
World |
Russia Opens Probe Into Video Reports of Tortured Prisoners |
Several officials were fired in cases that human-rights advocates say point to systematic torture in the country’s prisons |
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| 2021-10-06 16:02:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Quizzes Government Ban on ‘Black Site’ Testimony |
Justices raise questions about U.S. position that allowing CIA contractors to testify over treatment of detainee Abu Zubaydah would endanger national security |
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| 2021-10-06 15:58:00 |
Politics |
Biden Antitrust Nominee Gets Warm Senate Reception |
Jonathan Kanter promises strong enforcement if confirmed as Justice Department antitrust chief |
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| 2021-10-06 15:33:00 |
Life & Work |
Wait, When Did Wearable Tech Stop Being Geeky? |
A stylish new generation of wearables that includes Ray-Ban’s Stories glasses, Oura’s sleek ring and Whoop’s subtle band has made smart accessories fashion must-haves |
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| 2021-10-06 15:09:00 |
Politics |
Navy Contractor Accused of Inflating Bills for Port Services by $50 Million |
The U.S. is seeking the extradition of the Malta-based contractor in a case highlighting persisting corruption and the Navy’s failure to stop it |
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| 2021-10-06 15:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Watch: Six Shows and a Documentary to Stream This Week |
‘Acapulco’ examines the price one pays for dreams; viewers try to identify the murderer in ‘One of Us Is Lying’; and more to add to your queue |
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| 2021-10-06 14:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Impose Cyber Requirements on ‘High-Risk’ Rail-Transit Systems |
Mandates deemed necessary because of surface- transportation systems’ role in economy, potential importance to national security |
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| 2021-10-06 14:36:00 |
Middle East |
A Secret CIA Gate at Kabul Airport Became an Escape Path for Afghans |
Nicknamed Glory Gate, the back entrance was hidden from the Taliban and used to evacuate embassy staff and others |
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| 2021-10-06 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
Who Is Kyrsten Sinema? It’s Complicated |
A radical turned moderate, the Arizona Democrat is more interesting than the left’s hostile caricatures. |
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| 2021-10-06 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
As Central Banks Taper, Investors Should Take Cover |
Previously, the European Central Bank and the Fed offset each other’s impact. No such luck this time. |
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| 2021-10-06 14:15:00 |
Markets |
Cathie Wood to Move Investment Manager ARK to Florida |
The asset-management firm plans to close its New York headquarters this month and relocate to the Sunshine State |
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| 2021-10-06 13:55:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Crossroads’ Review: God and Country in Franzen’s Swinging ’70s |
The new novel from the author of ‘The Corrections’ and ‘Freedom.’ |
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| 2021-10-06 13:25:00 |
Markets |
Natural Gas Prices Take Wild Ride After Putin Comments |
Russian president said the country’s gas supplies to Europe are set to reach a record this year |
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| 2021-10-06 13:20:00 |
World |
World’s First Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Backing |
Decades in the making, the GlaxoSmithKline vaccine will be deployed in sub-Saharan Africa and other at-risk regions; ‘historic day’ |
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| 2021-10-06 13:09:00 |
Politics |
From a Trillion-Dollar Coin to Invoking the 14th Amendment, How the U.S. Could Address the Debt Ceiling |
President Biden says Congress must act to increase borrowing limit; others see alternatives |
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| 2021-10-06 12:30:00 |
Tech |
At-Home Exercise Injuries Are Skyrocketing. Here’s How to Stay Safe |
From varying your workouts to relying on virtual trainers, exercise experts share their best tips for staying safe whether you’re on a Peloton or merely doing a push-up. |
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| 2021-10-06 12:21:00 |
Markets |
Coal Shortages Push Up Prices, Weigh on Economies |
Ahead of Glasgow climate summit, resurgent economies, Chinese demand highlight challenges to weaning the world off a polluting fossil fuel |
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| 2021-10-06 10:53:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Policy Adapts to a China That Will Never Change |
Biden’s emerging China strategy doesn’t involve China, instead focuses at home and on allies |
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| 2021-10-06 10:47:00 |
World |
Boris Johnson Says Low-Paid Migrants Are No Answer to Labor Shortages |
In speech to supporters, U.K. prime minister talks of new economic model but meets criticism from some traditional party backers |
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| 2021-10-06 10:33:00 |
Life & Work |
After a Massacre, Honoring the Lost |
When 11 worshipers were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018, a stranger made it his mission to memorialize them. |
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| 2021-10-06 10:24:00 |
World |
Iran’s Armed-Drone Prowess Reshapes Security in Middle East |
Tehran uses off-the-shelf components to build armed drones used in attacks that challenge the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East |
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| 2021-10-06 10:11:00 |
Life & Work |
With ‘Landscape Hotels,’ Luxury Nature Resorts Go Ultra Modern |
From Norway to the Catskills, wilderness lodges are losing their rough edges, re-emerging as high-design havens engineered to maximize the scenery |
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| 2021-10-06 09:30:00 |
U.S. |
How Tight Is Trump’s Grip on the GOP? Take a Look at the Ohio Senate Primary |
Five candidates offer slight variations on Trumpism, in a contest that will test the ex-president’s popularity |
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| 2021-10-06 09:15:00 |
Politics |
Student-Loan Forgiveness to Include More Public-Sector Workers |
The Biden administration plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that could help roughly 550,000 loan borrowers |
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| 2021-10-06 09:00:00 |
World |
China Would Be Able to Launch Attack on Taiwan by 2025, Island’s Defense Minister Warns |
Taiwan’s military facing its most dire challenge from Beijing in decades, Chiu Kuo-cheng says after blitz of sorties by Chinese fighters and bombers |
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| 2021-10-06 08:30:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Property Bonds Hammered by Weak September Sales and a Surprise Default |
Dozens of dollar bonds sold by Chinese real-estate companies tumbled in price Wednesday |
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| 2021-10-06 08:09:00 |
Markets |
China’s Property Fantasia Turns Nightmarish |
Property developer Fantasia’s missed payment is the sector’s latest red flag. But the real question mark is housing prices themselves. |
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| 2021-10-06 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
House Panel Probes Possible Trump White House Role in Yellow Corp. Bailout |
A Democratic-led investigating committee says email exchanges link the Trump administration to a $700 million pandemic-relief loan to the troubled trucking company |
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| 2021-10-06 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Bond Investors Aren’t Buying Crypto Craze |
Debt issued by Coinbase, El Salvador performed poorly in recent weeks, showing bond investors’ wariness of cryptocurrency’s volatility |
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| 2021-10-06 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Are Your Coffee Table Books Pretentious? |
Clearly, an oversize folio topped with dusty knickknacks has rarely been cracked open for a read. Is this legit interior design or an insult to knowledge? Design pros debate. |
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| 2021-10-06 07:38:00 |
Life & Work |
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Two Scientists for Work on Molecular Tool |
U.S.-based scientist David MacMillan and Benjamin List of Germany are honored for work on organocatalysis |
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| 2021-10-06 07:30:00 |
Markets |
So Your Bank Is Buying Another: Don’t Panic |
Rising valuations for bigger lenders means owning an acquirer could be better deal for shareholders than in the past |
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| 2021-10-06 07:02:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Tech Investor Francisco Partners Targets $10 Billion for Latest Flagship |
The San Francisco-based firm previously raised around $10 billion across three separate funds in 2020 |
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| 2021-10-06 07:00:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
The Mom Project, a Job Board for Mothers, Gets $80 Million to Grow |
The company saw a surge of job seekers joining its platform in August, which it says suggests mothers are increasingly eager to return to work |
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| 2021-10-06 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Theaters Are Counting on James Bond’s Heroics |
High stakes remain for ‘No Time to Die’ and other fall movie releases as theater stocks have surged |
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| 2021-10-06 06:53:00 |
World |
EU Expansion Plans Grind to a Halt, Opening a Door to Russia and China |
Countries in the Western Balkans, Europe’s impoverished historic flashpoint, see prospects of joining the EU slip away |
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| 2021-10-06 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Is This the Real Turning Point for Aviation Stocks? |
Investors got burned this summer, but the trans-Atlantic reopening and improving global vaccination rates could make the current rally more sustainable |
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| 2021-10-06 06:23:00 |
Markets |
Palantir, Shiba Inu, Apple, American Airlines: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Palantir stock jumped on a U.S. Army contract; Airlines are slipping as fuel costs surge |
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| 2021-10-06 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Airlines Can’t Stop Rewriting the Rules for Fliers |
Travelers usually miss these slight changes to the rules, but over time the tweaks have eroded customer rights |
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| 2021-10-06 05:40:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Fresh Selloff on Wall Street |
S&P 500 futures skid, bond yields rise as high energy prices add to jitters over inflation |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
Business |
How to Keep the Job Search Moving Forward—Even if Recruiters Ignore You |
Career coaches say these interviewing and résumé tips can help you stand out and land a new role |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Cineworld Chief on Meme Stocks, Competing With AMC and the Cinema Industry’s Pandemic Recovery |
Cineworld, the owner of Regal Cinemas, expects to recover to its pre-pandemic level of earnings and activity as soon as the fourth quarter, says CEO Mooky Greidinger |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Is Adding Annuities to 401(k)s |
New retirement product will allow workers to receive stream of payments for the rest of their lives |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
Logistics Report |
Builders Hunt for Alternatives to Materials in Short Supply |
Swapping out materials to minimize delays in a hot housing market can add to costs |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Oil Spill Off Huntington Beach Renews Decadeslong Move Away From Offshore Drilling |
A California spill 50 years ago spurred a movement to stop drilling in waters off the state |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Lack of Engineers Keeping Some Firms Out of the Cloud |
Companies are having a hard time hiring and retaining experienced talent as Covid-19 has inflated internet use |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wine Deal Making Surges as Investors Look Past Covid-19 Woes |
Vineyard valuations rise with wave of private capital, M&A |
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| 2021-10-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Rising Bond Yields, Falling Industrial Demand Behind Slumping Silver Prices |
Prices just completed their worst four-month run since November 2014 |
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| 2021-10-06 05:21:00 |
World |
New Zealand Raises Interest Rates as Inflation, Housing Pressures Build |
With the economy showing signs of overheating, the central bank signaled more increases over the next year |
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| 2021-10-06 03:01:00 |
Sustainable Business |
Google Rolls Out Emission-Curbing Tools for Nest Thermostat |
Tech company says changing people’s behavior around energy use will become crucial as more power comes from intermittent renewable energy sources |
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| 2021-10-05 21:37:00 |
Tech |
Mark Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Facebook Whistleblower Testimony, Media Reports |
‘Many of the claims don’t make any sense,’ CEO says, in his first public comments related to renewed debate over Facebook’s role in society |
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| 2021-10-05 20:58:00 |
U.S. |
Indian Health Service Repeatedly ‘Did Nothing’ to Stop Pediatrician From Sexually Abusing Patients |
Consultants single out supervisors who could have stopped Pat Weber from preying on Native American boys |
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| 2021-10-05 20:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden Backs Powell After Sen. Elizabeth Warren Intensifies Opposition |
The Fed chairman, whose term expires in four months, has tried to quell a controversy over officials’ investment activities |
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| 2021-10-05 19:33:00 |
Opinion |
Doesn’t Anyone in the U.S. Government Like the U.S.? |
Another disturbing message seeps out of the Federal Reserve. |
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| 2021-10-05 19:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Debt Ceiling Deception |
Biden gives away the real reason Democrats won’t use the budget bill. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook Needs to Empower Parents, Not Censor Political Speech |
The company wants to appease politicians but it should worry more about users. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
The FBI’s Other Secret Warrant Abuses |
More evidence that the bureau abuses the FISA court process. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Boris Johnson’s Autumn of Discontent |
Britain’s Tories are losing their reputation for competence. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
What College Rankings Don’t Tell You |
Students fill in important details that can’t fit in the annual lists. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Science Closes In on Covid’s Origins |
Four studies—including two from WHO—provide powerful evidence favoring the lab-leak theory. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Deregulation and U.S. Energy Independence |
Fracking and an end to the oil-export ban turned America into a global powerhouse. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Dangers Of a Digital Dollar |
If widely used, it would give the central bank unprecedented power over the financial system. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Crime Is Up and Democrats Are Scrambling |
It’s getting harder to convince people that the police are a bigger problem than the criminals. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Offshore Finance for Beginners |
What the tax-dodging exposés leave out is a story of geopolitics as well as greed. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:13:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Vanishing’ Review: The Cross and the Crescent |
An increase in attention to the plight of Christians in the Middle East must be matched by an increase in understanding. |
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| 2021-10-05 18:08:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Court Blocks California Law Banning Private Prisons |
Two judges on appeals panel say law stops Homeland Security Secretary from executing federal immigration law |
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| 2021-10-05 17:57:00 |
Politics |
Senate Remains in Stalemate Over Debt Ceiling |
Frustrated Democrats float possible changes to filibuster rule |
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| 2021-10-05 17:55:00 |
Deals |
Carl Icahn Holds Significant Stake in Southwest Gas, Opposes Planned Deal |
In a letter to Southwest’s board, the activist investor said a purchase of Questar Pipeline for around $2 billion would diminish shareholder value |
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| 2021-10-05 17:47:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Released Windows 11. But Should You Upgrade? |
The newest Windows operating system got a nice makeover, but we’re still waiting for Android-app compatibility and other game-changing features. Plus, your PC might not even be eligible for the update. |
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| 2021-10-05 17:43:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Wrangle Over How to Shrink $3.5 Trillion Proposal |
Lawmakers consider trims to package of child care, education and health programs |
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| 2021-10-05 16:48:00 |
Politics |
Biden Visits Michigan to Promote Agenda Tied Up in Congress |
President says legislative packages are needed to keep the U.S. competitive, but Democrats haven’t reached a deal on them yet |
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| 2021-10-05 16:22:00 |
Economy |
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Says Fed Suffers From ‘Culture of Corruption’ |
The senator says Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has ‘failed as a leader’ |
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| 2021-10-05 16:17:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Ghosts’ Review: Drop Dead Funny |
This CBS comedy about the diverse spirits haunting an upstate manor is scary good. |
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| 2021-10-05 16:17:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Muni Bond-Backed Fiberboard Plant Seeks Bankruptcy Restructuring |
California company says the road to converting rice-farming waste into a wood substitute ‘has not been smooth’ |
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| 2021-10-05 16:13:00 |
Books & Arts |
Dipping a Toe Back Into Live Performance |
New York City Ballet recently returned to the stage for in-person shows for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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| 2021-10-05 16:11:00 |
Life & Work |
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Has Already Inspired Thousands of Halloween Costumes |
From affordable options on Amazon to easy DIY creations, costumes from Netflix’s hit South Korean show ‘Squid Game’ are sure to be inescapable this Halloween. |
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| 2021-10-05 15:16:00 |
Life & Work |
A Great Burgundy Vintage on a Budget: Wines to Buy Now |
The 2019 vintage in Burgundy was extraordinary, but the premier cru bottles are beyond the budget of most wine drinkers. Our wine columnist found 5 basic white Burgundies that offer a taste of a very good year at an affordable price point. |
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| 2021-10-05 15:12:00 |
U.S. |
George Floyd Should Receive Posthumous Pardon for Drug Charge, Texas Parole Board Says |
Recommendation follows allegations police officer likely lied during Floyd’s arrest in 2004 over $10 drug sale |
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| 2021-10-05 14:52:00 |
Business |
Angelina Jolie Sells Stake in French Wine Estate, Capping Fight With Brad Pitt Over Miraval |
The sale comes after the divorced couple couldn’t agree on a buyout of Ms. Jolie’s stake |
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| 2021-10-05 14:49:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
NSA Chief Says Ransomware Threat to Remain for Years |
U.S. plans a 30-nation summit to discuss how international cooperation can mitigate the impact of cybercrime |
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| 2021-10-05 14:46:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Blames Engineering Error of ‘Our Own Making’ for Global Outage |
The social-media giant says restoring services was slowed by measures taken to safeguard systems |
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| 2021-10-05 14:27:00 |
Markets |
Turo Wants All Your Rides |
The Airbnb for car sharing has filed to go public at a time when it is difficult and expensive to get around |
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| 2021-10-05 14:21:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘One of Us Is Lying’ Review: The Young and the Remorseless |
A murder at a high school has four archetypal suspects in the soapy show based on Karen M. McManus’s young-adult thriller. |
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| 2021-10-05 14:12:00 |
Sports |
Washington Spirit CEO Resigns in Widening Soccer Scandal |
Steve Baldwin, also an owner of the team, stepped down after Spirit coach Richie Burke was fired following player allegations of verbal abuse |
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| 2021-10-05 13:58:00 |
Opinion |
Where Is Biden’s Vaccine Mandate? |
It may prove more useful as a Sword of Damocles than a real requirement. |
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| 2021-10-05 13:56:00 |
Opinion |
Medicare, Dental Benefits and the ADA |
The major barrier to obtaining dental care is cost. |
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| 2021-10-05 13:54:00 |
Opinion |
Schools Leave Boys Behind With New Curricula |
We turn off their enthusiasm for learning. |
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| 2021-10-05 13:07:00 |
Markets |
Delta’s Loss Is Service Economy’s Gain—Up to a Point |
The U.S. service sector was surprisingly strong last month as the Delta variant appeared to peak, but the virus might leave its unique mark on the recovery |
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| 2021-10-05 12:42:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Department Will Review Decision Not to Charge FBI Agents Who Mishandled Nassar Investigation |
The move follows searing testimony from Olympic gymnasts and outrage that agents who had disregarded their allegations had not been prosecuted |
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| 2021-10-05 12:35:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Must Raise the Debt Themselves |
The GOP won’t play ball, and a $2 trillion coin gimmick isn’t a responsible solution. |
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| 2021-10-05 12:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Woke Left’s Primitive Economics |
Zero-sum thinking was adaptive in a world of tribal conflict, but isn’t in a modern society. |
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| 2021-10-05 12:31:00 |
Tech |
China Leaps Ahead in Effort to Rein In Algorithms |
Beijing is building a system intended to ensure that internet platforms’ automated processes are fair, transparent and in line with Communist Party ideology |
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| 2021-10-05 12:21:00 |
CMO Today |
Marketing Veteran Lou Paskalis Named President at Ad Association MMA |
Mr. Paskalis, most recently a senior marketing and media executive at Bank of America, was tapped to help the trade association continue to broaden its focus |
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| 2021-10-05 12:15:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Petrobras Concludes Bribery Settlement With U.S. Justice Department |
Brazilian state-controlled oil company says it completed its obligations under a nonprosecution agreement |
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| 2021-10-05 12:01:00 |
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RBA Remains Dovish, Warns on House Prices |
The Australian central bank held the official cash rate at 0.1%, where it has stood since late 2020 |
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| 2021-10-05 11:55:00 |
Finance |
Apple Pay Fees Vex Credit-Card Issuers |
Banks are nudging Visa to change the way it processes some Apple Pay transactions, according to people familiar with the matter |
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| 2021-10-05 11:24:00 |
Business |
Hertz Names Former Ford CEO as Interim Chief |
Mark Fields to take top job as car-rental company resets after emerging from bankruptcy |
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| 2021-10-05 10:08:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson Asks FDA to Authorize Covid-19 Booster |
The extra dose increased protection to 94% against moderate to severe Covid-19 in a late-stage trial in the U.S., the company said |
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| 2021-10-05 10:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Why It’s So Hard to Find a Therapist Who Takes Insurance |
Many therapists don’t take insurance. The ones who do are often booked. Here’s why—and what you can do about it. |
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| 2021-10-05 09:43:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Passes $50,000: What to Watch as the Stock Market Opens Today |
Facebook is ticking higher after its services were restored; Amplify Energy is edging up after Monday’s rout |
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| 2021-10-05 09:32:00 |
Tech |
After Facebook Went Down, the Outage Shows Its Far-Reaching Presence |
Users world-wide were hit by inability to connect to its services, halting work and sowing panic for many used to instant communication |
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| 2021-10-05 09:30:00 |
Tech |
Elizabeth Holmes’s Office Romance Now on Display in Court |
The relationship between Theranos’s founder and her top deputy left a trail of text messages that are playing an important role in her criminal fraud trial |
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| 2021-10-05 08:58:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to Record in August as Imports Rebound |
Trade gap in goods and services expands to $73.3 billion in August, Commerce Department says; Imports rose 1.4%, exports up 0.5% |
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| 2021-10-05 08:55:00 |
Markets |
The U.S.-China Trade Conflict Remains Frozen |
By keeping existing tariffs, with possible loopholes, Biden walks a fine line between his domestic economic agenda, China hawks and anxious allies |
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| 2021-10-05 08:52:00 |
Politics |
Francis S. Collins to Resign as Director of the National Institutes of Health |
Longtime chief has been leading voice in fight against Covid-19 |
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| 2021-10-05 08:37:00 |
Politics |
Blinken Meetings With French Officials Yield No ‘Concrete Actions’ to Strengthen Ties |
Relations between the two countries have soured following last month’s announcement of security pact among U.S., U.K. and Australia |
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| 2021-10-05 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
5 Interior Design Tips to Max Out Your Basement Space |
Design pros see homeowners waste square footage in cellars all the time. Here are the five errors they encounter over and over—from dropped ceilings to bad paneling—and their reliable fixes. |
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| 2021-10-05 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Short-Stay Housing Companies Are Confident Even as Workers Return to the Office |
The firms, raising millions for their short-term apartment rentals, are expanding units and locations |
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| 2021-10-05 07:45:00 |
Real Estate |
Big Hotel Brands Bet on All-Inclusive Resorts to Counter Covid-19 Slump |
Wyndham and Marriott make moves as business travel lags behind leisure recovery |
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| 2021-10-05 07:26:00 |
Business |
PepsiCo Raises Full-Year Expectations While Navigating Supply-Chain Environment |
Company posts higher revenue, lower profit for latest quarter |
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| 2021-10-05 07:16:00 |
Markets |
How Not to Do an Energy Transition |
Power markets vary, but Britain’s latest troubles hold some lessons for countries focused on decarbonization |
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| 2021-10-05 07:03:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Companies Pick Up Adoption of Libor Alternative SOFR |
Sports-vehicle maker Polaris is among the businesses beginning to use a replacement benchmark |
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| 2021-10-05 06:44:00 |
Life & Work |
Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Trio for Study of Complex Systems, Including Climate Change |
Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi win this year’s award for physics |
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| 2021-10-05 06:36:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up After Selloff; Oil Rally Builds |
S&P 500 on course to open higher, while technology stocks look set to pare some of Monday’s sharp losses |
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| 2021-10-05 06:13:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Submits Preventive Covid-19 Treatment for FDA Authorization |
AstraZeneca’s antibody drug could be an alternative to vaccines for people whose immune systems make existing shots less effective |
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| 2021-10-05 05:44:00 |
World |
Singapore Set to Increase Control Over Online Content |
Government says bill blocks foreign influence campaigns, but opponents say measures could be used to stifle dissent |
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| 2021-10-05 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Business-Travel Slump Undercuts Hotels as Vacation Season Ends |
Hotels see some recent momentum in corporate travel and look to foreign tourists’ return |
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| 2021-10-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Cotton Prices Surge to Highest Level in a Decade |
China buys up U.S. supplies of crop, even as Trump-era import ban limits use of Chinese-grown fiber |
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| 2021-10-05 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Set to Appear Before Senate Panel |
The former employee will testify before a consumer protection panel looking to revise children’s online privacy law |
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| 2021-10-05 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed Dove Games Out How Rate Increases Can Address Supply Shock Inflation |
Minneapolis Fed president says he could envision scenario in which the central bank uses higher rates to quell inflation that is too high |
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| 2021-10-05 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Nikki Haley Embraces Trump in Her Vision of GOP Future |
Trump’s U.N. ambassador says the Republican Party needs the former president, but she believes he was defeated in election |
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| 2021-10-05 04:48:00 |
World |
French Catholic Church Personnel Sexually Abused 330,000 Minors, Probe Finds |
Some 3,000 priests and members of religious orders sexually abused children in France since 1950, according to a new report |
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| 2021-10-05 01:15:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Luxury Developer Fantasia Fails to Repay $206 Million Dollar Bond |
Notice of the missed payment took some market participants by surprise |
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| 2021-10-04 22:51:00 |
Law |
Black Former Tesla Worker Awarded More Than $130 Million in Damages |
The company subjected the employee to a racially hostile work environment, jury finds |
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| 2021-10-04 20:27:00 |
Politics |
New Rule Ends Ban on Federal Funds for Clinics That Refer Abortions |
The decision reverses an abortion policy under the Trump administration |
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| 2021-10-04 19:41:00 |
Business |
FanDuel Names Amy Howe as New Chief Executive |
Ms. Howe is leading the sports-betting operator during period of heated industry competition |
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| 2021-10-04 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
The IRS Wants to Look at Your Bank Account |
Its quest for missing revenue would threaten taxpayer privacy. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Next Progressive Budget Trick |
AOC and friends say keep the entitlements but shrink the years. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Trade Strategy That Isn’t |
Trade Rep Tai offers a China policy that is Trump Lite. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Iran’s $10 Billion Trial Balloon |
How much will Biden pay for the privilege of holding nuclear talks? |
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| 2021-10-04 18:35:00 |
Tech |
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Outage: What to Do When Your Online Life Vanishes |
The three pillars of Facebook Inc. crumbled on Monday. Some users screamed ‘Hallelujah!’ Others realized how many of their social connections rely on a big company’s servers. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:32:00 |
Business |
Southwest Airlines to Require Covid-19 Vaccines for Employees |
Carrier, citing federal rules, joins rival airlines in complying with government mandate for federal contractors |
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| 2021-10-04 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Rest in Peace for a Nobel Prize |
The award should be given posthumously, since many laureates go on to do great evil. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
The Constitution Requires Congress to Set a Debt Limit |
Lawmakers can’t delegate the power to borrow money any more than they let the Treasury change tax rates. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Andrew Yang on Running for President |
‘The process through which we choose leaders neutralizes and reduces the capacities we want most in them.’ |
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| 2021-10-04 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Biggest Tests Aren’t in Washington |
Failure in either climate or Iran talks could leave his presidency struggling. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Kyrsten Sinema, the Bad Maverick |
While John McCain was cheered as a hero, the Arizona Democrat is treated as a traitor. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:24:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘People Love Dead Jews’ Review: Lessons in Remembering |
A Jewish-American essayist explores what we talk about when we talk about pogroms, the Holocaust and murderous anti-Semitism. |
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| 2021-10-04 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
The Mafia’s Management Problem |
Plus, government accounting that is almost criminal. |
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| 2021-10-04 17:59:00 |
World |
What Are the Pandora Papers? Documents Link Politicians, Prominent Individuals to Offshore Holdings, Report Says |
New report is based on nearly 12 million financial documents from 14 offshore services firms |
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| 2021-10-04 17:55:00 |
Markets |
Elizabeth Warren Calls for SEC to Investigate Federal Reserve Officials’ Trading Activities |
Massachusetts senator seeks determination on whether investments by three officials, including Vice Chairman Richard Clarida, violated insider-trading rules |
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| 2021-10-04 17:20:00 |
World |
China Flies a Dozen Bombers Near Taiwan, Prompting Protest From Taipei |
Beijing added to its streak of sorties in recent days, despite a U.S. warning |
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| 2021-10-04 17:20:00 |
U.S. |
California Oil Spill May Have Been Caused by Anchor Hitting Pipeline |
Federal and state officials have launched a criminal investigation into the 126,000 gallon spill off the coast of Orange County |
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| 2021-10-04 17:16:00 |
Business |
Hollywood Production Workers Authorize Union to Strike, Citing Excessive Hours, Poor Pay |
A strike by IATSE’s more than 150,000 members would shut down production of shows and films, likely costing studios and streaming services millions of dollars |
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| 2021-10-04 16:59:00 |
Business |
Facebook Seeks Dismissal of Government’s Do-Over Antitrust Lawsuit |
The Federal Trade Commission filed a new complaint in August after a judge tossed the original case |
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| 2021-10-04 16:48:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Friends That Break Your Heart’ by James Blake Review: Risking Fame by Re-Embracing Innovation |
The singer and producer’s new album strikes a balance between sonic transformation and his trademark balladry. |
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| 2021-10-04 16:37:00 |
Politics |
Schumer Urges Action on Debt Ceiling by End of Week |
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of Oct. 18 deadline for Congress to act |
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| 2021-10-04 16:25:00 |
U.S. |
Thousands of Unvaccinated New York City School Employees Placed on Unpaid Leave |
As vaccine mandate takes effect, 95% of all employees show proof of at least one dose; 1,800 school safety agents don’t |
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| 2021-10-04 16:17:00 |
Tech |
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Remain Down in Major Outage |
Users received error messages when trying to access the sites |
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| 2021-10-04 16:15:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Departing Hulu Chief Kelly Campbell in Talks to Join NBCUniversal |
Campbell had been with Disney-controlled streaming platform for just over four years |
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| 2021-10-04 15:59:00 |
Opinion |
One Reason Nuclear Power Has Been Overlooked |
The perception of radiation risks is out of whack with the reality. |
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| 2021-10-04 15:56:00 |
Opinion |
Does Robinhood Think Investing Is a Party? |
That makes regulators the mean grown-ups. |
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| 2021-10-04 15:51:00 |
Opinion |
Angela Merkel: Compassionate, Courageous |
I fear we won’t see the likes of the German leader again. |
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| 2021-10-04 15:20:00 |
Markets |
OPEC Opts Against Big Output Boost, Pushing Oil Prices to Seven-Year High |
Cartel and Russia-led group had previously said they would add about 400,000 barrels a day each month through next year |
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| 2021-10-04 15:02:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Petrofac Puts Bribery Case to Rest With $104 Million Fine |
Penalty is less than half of what the company had outlined as the maximum possible fine |
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| 2021-10-04 14:55:00 |
World |
Afghan Female Musicians Evacuated to Qatar After Prior U.S.-Led Effort Fell Short |
The departure was facilitated by Qatar and supported by backers including a Louisiana senator and Yo-Yo Ma |
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| 2021-10-04 14:37:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Returns for New Term—With Scant Courtroom Audience |
High court hears in-person arguments for first time since onset of Covid-19 pandemic, as Justice Barrett makes first appearance on bench |
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| 2021-10-04 14:06:00 |
Business |
Ozy Media Says It Plans to Relaunch, in About-Face |
‘This is our Lazarus moment,’ CEO Carlos Watson said in TV interview Monday |
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| 2021-10-04 13:42:00 |
Life & Work |
An RV Vacation in Italy Hits a Few Road Bumps |
A spontaneous road trip around the island of Sardinia wasn’t the relaxing vacation Cecily Wong had in mind, but it led to the meal of a lifetime |
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| 2021-10-04 13:28:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Booster Shots Win Broad Backing From European Regulator |
The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a narrower endorsement of the shots |
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| 2021-10-04 13:25:00 |
Business |
Activist Investor Engine No. 1 Commends GM's Electric-Vehicle Push |
Following its purchase of GM stake, Engine No. 1 says car company is primed to lead in EVs |
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| 2021-10-04 13:24:00 |
Tech |
Qualcomm Wins Veoneer Bid to Advance Self-Driving Car Ambitions |
Deal with SSW Partners worth $4.5 billion tops competing offer from Magna International |
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| 2021-10-04 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Destroy Political Norms to Save Them |
Trump carries much blame for our crisis of legitimacy, but the threat doesn’t begin and end with him. |
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| 2021-10-04 13:12:00 |
Opinion |
One Man Shouldn’t Control the Nuclear Button |
Congress should require consultation, so generals wouldn’t have to break the rules to save the world. |
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| 2021-10-04 13:06:00 |
Markets |
OPEC+ Didn’t Need To Open the Spigots Yet |
The group’s decision not to speed up its release of oil barrels should be a moment of relief, not alarm, for oil markets |
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| 2021-10-04 12:05:00 |
Economy |
Treasury to Begin Redistributing Rental-Assistance Money to High-Need Communities |
Groups that haven’t spent at least 30% of the money could lose it |
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| 2021-10-04 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Burned Out? Maybe You Should Care Less About Your Job |
Boundaries gone, meetings multiplying, many say work has taken over their lives during the pandemic. Here’s how to gain perspective and take back control. |
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| 2021-10-04 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Is It Flu or Covid-19? It’s Harder to Tell the Symptoms Apart This Year |
Runny nose? Fever? Fatigue? Here’s what doctors want you to know about how to tell the difference between illnesses as we head into flu season. |
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| 2021-10-04 11:19:00 |
Economy |
Global Trade Boom to Continue After Covid-19 Reopening Bounce |
WTO forecasts Asian exports will continue to soar, while Africa’s will be largely flat, as poor countries miss out on recovery |
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| 2021-10-04 11:19:00 |
Business |
William Shatner Is Going to Space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Spacecraft |
Actor known for portraying Captain Kirk in ‘Star Trek’ is slated to join flight on Oct. 12 |
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| 2021-10-04 10:53:00 |
Markets |
Volvo’s IPO Shows How Legacy Car Makers Can Clean Up |
The $25 billion valuation mooted for the Swedish manufacturer would put it at a premium to much of the sector—and not just because of its stake in a hot EV startup |
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| 2021-10-04 10:09:00 |
Politics |
How America’s Polarized Politics Produced Democrats’ Internal Fight |
Structural forces have increasingly empowered the ideological wings of both parties, while weakening the political center |
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| 2021-10-04 09:45:00 |
Magazine - Culture |
Jony Ive on What He Misses Most About Steve Jobs |
On the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs’s death, Sir Jony Ive reflects on their collaborations and friendship: “My understanding of him refuses to remain cozy or still.” |
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| 2021-10-04 09:12:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Merck, Moderna: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Tesla reported record deliveries in the third quarter; Merck shares were extending gains from last week |
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| 2021-10-04 09:01:00 |
Markets |
Amplify Energy Stock Tumbles After California Oil Spill |
Houston-based company has shut down its pipeline operations in the area as a precautionary measure |
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| 2021-10-04 08:09:00 |
Business |
Volvo Cars Announces IPO Plan That Could Value It at $25 Billion |
Stockholm listing would represent one of the car industry’s most dramatic turnarounds |
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| 2021-10-04 08:09:00 |
Markets |
Selling Off Its Property Services Won’t Save Evergrande |
Teetering Chinese real estate giant Evergrande may be on the brink of selling a profitable unit. That may not be of much help to investors. |
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| 2021-10-04 07:51:00 |
Markets |
Dollar Strength Gives Wall Street Something New to Worry About |
Concerns about growth and surging energy prices, as well as higher bond yields, attract investors to greenback |
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| 2021-10-04 07:45:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Want FASB to Focus on Crypto, ESG-Related Rule Making |
Finance executives call for clear guidance on key accounting issues as the U.S. standard setter weighs long-term priorities |
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| 2021-10-04 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Financial Advisers Pitch Bitcoin to Investors to Offset Portfolio Losses |
New managed crypto accounts take advantage of a tax-loss harvesting loophole |
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| 2021-10-04 07:03:00 |
Markets |
At Uber and Lyft, Ride-Price Inflation Is Here to Stay |
Higher fares seem likely to continue as ride-hailing companies try to keep drivers on the platforms |
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| 2021-10-04 06:47:00 |
Business |
Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian |
U.S.-based scientists’ work is honored for explaining the molecular basis for sensing heat, cold and mechanical force |
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| 2021-10-04 06:29:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slip as Investors Weigh Debt Ceiling, Evergrande |
Nasdaq-100 futures decline, pointing to a retreat in technology stocks after the opening bell |
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| 2021-10-04 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
SeatGeek Gives Ticket Holders the Option to Return Their Tickets for a Credit |
The pandemic introduced a whole new level of maybe into planning a night out. SeatGeek says it will offer a credit for any ticket returned at least 72 hours before the event |
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| 2021-10-04 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Boom, Retail Investors Fuel Rise in Over-the-Counter Stock Trading |
Trading volume has already surpassed last year’s total in the market that is home to crypto trusts, cannabis sellers and many international stocks |
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| 2021-10-04 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Broader Inflation Pressures Begin to Show |
Price indexes that exclude extreme changes point to inflation running ahead of Fed’s 2% target |
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| 2021-10-04 05:30:00 |
Business |
Why Budget Appliances, TVs Are in Short Supply, but Premium Models Are in Stock |
Whirlpool, GM and other companies are prioritizing higher-price products as they try to offset supply-chain snarls |
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| 2021-10-04 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Prepares to Launch Review of Possible Central Bank Digital Currency |
Officials will release a paper and solicit public comment, but are unlikely to decide soon on government-backed cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-10-04 05:30:00 |
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Irish Police Say Europol, Interpol Helped Dismantle Hackers’ Infrastructure |
After a May ransomware attack on the national health system, Irish investigators are still mum on its provenance, but say international help is ‘vital’ to addressing cybercrime |
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| 2021-10-04 05:30:00 |
Business |
To Prevent the Next Pandemic, Scientists Seek One Vaccine for Many Coronaviruses |
A pan-coronavirus vaccine could protect people against Covid-19 variants as well as the next pandemic virus |
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| 2021-10-04 05:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Press China on Trade Pact, Keep Tariffs in Place |
U.S. companies will again be allowed to seek exemptions from tariffs as Biden administration pushes Beijing to fulfill 2020 trade deal |
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| 2021-10-04 03:14:00 |
World |
New Zealand to End ‘Zero Covid-19’ Strategy |
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government is aiming to ‘actively control the virus’ as it prepares to ease restrictions |
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| 2021-10-04 02:30:00 |
World |
Fumio Kishida Is Elected Prime Minister of Japan |
New leader seeks to stimulate economy by distributing money to middle and lower earners |
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| 2021-10-04 02:26:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Unit Flags Possible Takeover Bid |
Property-services subsidiary halted trading in Hong Kong; a deal could bring in much-needed cash for its parent company |
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| 2021-10-03 17:48:00 |
Sports |
Women’s Soccer League Hires Law Firm to Investigate Misconduct Allegations |
A series of investigations by Covington & Burling will also examine the league’s workplace culture in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach. |
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| 2021-10-03 17:42:00 |
IPOs |
Volvo Cars Is Completing Plans for IPO in Stockholm |
A deal could value the car maker at as much as $25 billion |
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| 2021-10-03 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
Scorched-Earth Judging in North Carolina |
A liberal state Supreme Court gambit threatens political legitimacy. |
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| 2021-10-03 17:10:00 |
Opinion |
Lori Lightfoot’s Bad News Bears |
Chicago’s NFL franchise considers moving to the suburbs. |
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| 2021-10-03 17:09:00 |
Opinion |
Humiliation of the House Moderates |
Pelosi reneged on her promise of a vote as Biden joined the left. |
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| 2021-10-03 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
A Jones Act Fish Story, Chapter Two |
Millions of pounds of Alaskan seafood are still stuck in Canada. |
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| 2021-10-03 17:05:00 |
World |
Record Chinese Aircraft Sorties Near Taiwan Prompt U.S. Warning |
Beijing flies 93 military sorties over three days, prompting warning from the U.S. |
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| 2021-10-03 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
Unlearned AIDS Lessons for Covid |
In the 1980s, Fauci and Redfield sowed fear about a heterosexual epidemic that never happened. |
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| 2021-10-03 17:00:00 |
Opinion |
Does the Fed Have the Will to Fight Inflation? |
Real tightening could pose risks to the economy and, in turn, to the central bank’s independence. |
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| 2021-10-03 16:59:00 |
Opinion |
Under Threat, an Iraqi Disowns His Call for Peace |
And the New York Times lends the false recantation a measure of credence. |
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| 2021-10-03 16:58:00 |
Opinion |
Abandoning Bagram May Have Cost 13 U.S. Lives |
The Taliban released 5,000 terrorists, and one is allegedly the suicide bomber at Abbey gate. |
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| 2021-10-03 16:55:00 |
Opinion |
How to Stem Illegal Migration Flows |
Visas for migrants and freer regional trade are the win-win the U.S. needs. |
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| 2021-10-03 16:54:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Gilded Edge’ Review: Bohemian Tragedy |
Exposing the myth behind a California literary colony and the exploitation of women that took place there. |
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| 2021-10-03 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
The ACLU Decides ‘Woman’ Is a Bad Word |
The group bowdlerizes a Ruth Bader Ginsburg quote to refer to a ‘person’s’ pregnancy. |
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| 2021-10-03 15:03:00 |
Markets |
Swiss Police Raid Credit Suisse as Part of Greensill Investigation |
Credit Suisse said it is cooperating with authorities in the case, which it says isn’t directed against the bank |
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| 2021-10-03 15:02:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Weigh Cutting Programs or Reducing Scope to Trim $3.5 Trillion Bill |
Difficult decisions loom as the Democrats seek to unite after President Biden says the legislation’s spending has to be scaled back |
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| 2021-10-03 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Trade, Services, Employment |
The Labor Department’s U.S. employment report for September is the highlight of this week’s economic data |
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| 2021-10-03 13:47:00 |
Opinion |
The Violent-Crime Wave Continues |
The slow erosion of the U.S. criminal-justice system could keep violence elevated for some time. |
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| 2021-10-03 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
How Small Act of Kindness for Veterans Can Grow |
None of these American Legion members set out to start a movement, but in some cases it happened anyway. |
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| 2021-10-03 13:42:00 |
Opinion |
An Atheist’s Battlefield Conversion and Reason’s Faith |
We were one second from obliteration. Remarkable coincidence or divine intervention? |
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| 2021-10-03 13:41:00 |
A-hed |
Twenty One Pilots in Concert—As Roblox Avatars |
Fan favorites such as Ariana Grande and The Weeknd are reaching audiences through virtual performances, which are becoming more common and sophisticated |
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| 2021-10-03 13:05:00 |
World |
Kabul Faces Blackout as Taliban Don’t Pay Electricity Suppliers |
With bill collection paralyzed, Afghanistan’s power utility risks running out of money |
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| 2021-10-03 13:00:00 |
Markets |
Stock Funds Finally Had to Struggle |
The average U.S.-stock fund fell 1% in the third quarter, and much more money flowed to the comfort of bond funds |
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| 2021-10-03 12:32:00 |
Opinion |
Will China Save Evergrande? |
Investors who piled into real estate could lose their retirements. That’s bad for Beijing. |
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| 2021-10-03 11:10:00 |
World |
Bernard Tapie, French Businessman and Soccer Club President, Dies at 78 |
Beloved by Marseille fans and dogged by legal battles, Mr. Tapie was a feature of French sports, business, politics and entertainment for decades |
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| 2021-10-03 10:00:00 |
Life & Work |
A Sober Curious Movement Builds Online, Targeting ‘Gray Area’ Drinking |
After a pandemic surge in alcohol consumption, new services promise to help drinkers cut back—either temporarily or for good |
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| 2021-10-03 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Falling Unemployment Could Add to Worries About the U.S. Labor Market |
Lower rate could signal many people are staying out of the workforce, which could add to employers’ hiring difficulties |
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| 2021-10-03 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Record Junk-Loan Sales Fuel Dividend Payouts |
Issuance of speculative-grade loans to finance dividends hit a record $72 billion in 2021 |
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| 2021-10-03 09:00:00 |
Markets |
As Inflation Fears Grow, Investors Flock to TIPS |
Here’s a look at what individual investors should know about Treasury inflation-protected securities |
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| 2021-10-03 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Air Filters: A Guide to Smart—and Not So Smart—Models as Covid-19 and Wildfires Drive Demand |
Here are the tech specs and acronyms you need to know before buying an air-cleaning device |
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| 2021-10-03 08:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Charges at Hospitals Can Vary by Tens of Thousands of Dollars, a WSJ Analysis Finds |
Half of the rates for intensive treatment requiring a ventilator were below $90,000, but they topped out above $200,000 |
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| 2021-10-03 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Opens New Term With Masks and In-Person Arguments |
Abortion, guns and Boston Marathon bomber’s fate are on the docket |
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| 2021-10-03 07:00:00 |
Business |
Pacemaker, Ultrasound Companies Seek Priority Amid Chip Shortage |
Medical device makers highlight life-saving products to secure supply: ‘Every single chip you give me gives the gift of breath to a person suffocating’ |
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| 2021-10-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Big Hasn’t Been the Best for Fund Investors |
Winners’ Circle: The top mutual-fund managers for the past 12 months have had one thing in common—they thought small |
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| 2021-10-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Payments Are Getting More and More Unaffordable |
Record growth in home prices is erasing savings typically delivered by low interest rates |
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| 2021-10-02 15:40:00 |
Politics |
Senate OKs Short-Term Extension of Transportation Programs |
Stopgap measure comes after House delayed approval of $1 trillion infrastructure bill |
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| 2021-10-02 13:26:00 |
Business |
Tesla Deliveries Surge, Defying Supply-Chain Woes |
Electric-vehicle maker provided a record number of vehicles in third quarter amid flagging global auto sales |
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| 2021-10-02 12:01:00 |
Tech |
Apple Doesn’t Make Videogames. But It’s the Hottest Player in Gaming. |
CEO Tim Cook quietly turned the iPhone company into a superpower in the videogame business. Now he’s fighting rivals in a multiplayer universe. |
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| 2021-10-02 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
The Curse of Off-Hours Email |
Getting work messages in the evening or on weekends can be stressful, but senders often don’t consider them urgent. There’s a way to fix the misunderstanding. |
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| 2021-10-02 12:00:00 |
Markets |
Should Investors Create Their Own Target-Date Fund? |
Do-it-yourself investors, especially younger ones, can save money by re-creating their own target-date fund, a professor finds |
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| 2021-10-02 11:00:00 |
Markets |
When Investors Mention ‘Decoupling,’ What Do They Mean? |
The Wall Street term had one definition for decades, while now it has another |
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| 2021-10-02 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Facebook’s Trials Aren’t Everyone’s Tribulations |
Facebook appears to be particularly damaging to teens, even compared with other social networks. That could benefit its rivals. |
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| 2021-10-02 10:00:00 |
Business |
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Is the Dystopian Hit No One Wanted—Until Everyone Did |
The South Korean survival drama that for a decade was dismissed as grotesque and unrealistic is on track to become Netflix’s most-watched show |
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| 2021-10-02 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Parents, Here Are Teen Girls’ Rules for Instagram |
Young women who have found ways to stay safe on Instagram offer tips on how girls can protect their mental health while using the social-media app |
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| 2021-10-02 09:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Say There Are Enough Doses for Everyone. Poor Countries Are Still Waiting for Shots. |
World leaders aim to vaccinate 70% of the global population by next September, yet experts say many doses in rich countries risk going unused |
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| 2021-10-02 08:39:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Delay Shows Clout of Progressive Leader Pramila Jayapal |
Many lawmakers refused to vote for bipartisan package unless social-policy and climate plan also advanced |
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| 2021-10-02 08:38:00 |
Life & Work |
TikTok and Fashion Agree: That Side Part Makes You Look Old |
Along with skinny jeans, the side part has become a sign of being out of touch with the zeitgeist. At the spring 2022 fashion shows in New York and Europe, the center part continues its mighty reign. |
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| 2021-10-02 08:19:00 |
Markets |
Morrisons Sold to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for $9.4 Billion in Frenzied Bidding War |
Deal for the British supermarket chain shows the extreme lengths private-equity firms are willing to go amid a global rush for deals |
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| 2021-10-02 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Holiday-Travel Bookings Are Growing Tight, Driving Up Prices |
Advisers recommend flexibility as reservations pile up for Thanksgiving, Christmas getaways |
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| 2021-10-02 08:00:00 |
Markets |
The Market Is Right to Be Spooked by Rising Bond Yields |
Shares are in trouble if the sharp rise in yields since last week’s Federal Reserve meeting is the start of a trend |
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| 2021-10-02 07:52:00 |
World |
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Announces Retirement from Politics |
The polarizing leader had previously considered a vice-presidential bid after his six-year term ends next year |
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| 2021-10-02 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine’ Review: The Staggering Breadth of a Brief Career |
A survey of the painter’s work at the Colby College Museum of Art is a colorful exploration of his singular creativity. |
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| 2021-10-02 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Countdown Starts on Chinese Company Delistings After Long U.S.-China Audit Fight |
The three-year countdown will accelerate a decoupling of the world’s two largest economies |
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| 2021-10-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
Bud Light Maker Tries Again With Hard Seltzer |
Anheuser-Busch after several false starts—and with a new mind-set—hopes it’s not too late to tap what has been a growth market |
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| 2021-10-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bull Markets Usually Don’t End With a Bang |
The implication: Stock investors shouldn’t try to pick a specific time when it makes sense to get out of the market |
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| 2021-10-01 21:41:00 |
Business |
American Airlines, Alaska, JetBlue Orders Workers to Get Covid-19 Vaccinations |
Airlines say employees must be vaccinated under new federal rules for government contractors |
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| 2021-10-01 19:43:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Shadow Docket’ Diversion |
Alito corrects liberal distortions of the Court’s unsigned orders. |
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| 2021-10-01 19:26:00 |
Markets |
Facebook, Warby Parker, Merck: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-10-01 19:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Millennium Health’s Banks Cleared Over Ill-Fated Loan |
A bankruptcy trustee alleged that banks underwriting a loan for Millennium Health concealed information about an intensifying government probe |
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| 2021-10-01 18:51:00 |
Business |
Mexico Weighs Limits to Private Investment in Electricity |
Critics say move would mean dirtier and more expensive energy; President López Obrador argues it will protect consumers |
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| 2021-10-01 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Flies Blind on Antitrust |
A lawsuit against JetBlue and American will reduce competition. |
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| 2021-10-01 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
President Sanders Uses His Veto |
Bernie seems to carry a bigger stick on Capitol Hill than Biden. |
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| 2021-10-01 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
There May Soon Be a Covid Pill |
Big Pharma comes to the pandemic rescue one more time. |
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| 2021-10-01 18:29:00 |
Business |
Ozy Media to Cease Operations Amid Tumult |
Digital-media startup faced high-profile defections, advertiser pullback after New York Times article raised questions about business practices |
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| 2021-10-01 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
The War in Afghanistan Comes Home—Literally |
After volunteering to help refugees, I decided to take in a pregnant mother and her five other children. |
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| 2021-10-01 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
Even Walmart Deserves a Trial |
A judge wants to hold pharmacies liable for opioid prescriptions they were obligated to fill. |
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| 2021-10-01 17:52:00 |
Business |
PricewaterhouseCoopers Says Most U.S. Staffers Can Now Live Anywhere |
Firm says thousands of consultants, auditors and others can opt to do their jobs largely from home, as the pandemic changes work |
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| 2021-10-01 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Failure in Afghanistan Is Worse Than in Vietnam |
Southeast Asia didn’t fall to communism, and Saigon came closer to winning than reported. |
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| 2021-10-01 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Susan Collins on Work |
‘We will not build a more prosperous, just, and equitable society characterized by opportunity, dignity, and meaning just by issuing government checks.’ |
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| 2021-10-01 17:47:00 |
World |
Antony Blinken Heading to Paris on a Fence-Mending Mission |
Secretary of State will meet French counterparts as administration works to heal a rift after its Australian submarine deal |
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| 2021-10-01 17:44:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Clashes Hold Up Biden’s Agenda After Rocky Month |
President weathered fallout from Afghanistan exit, migrants at the Texas border and the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-10-01 17:41:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read this Fall |
Our picks for fiction, history, children’s books—and more. |
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| 2021-10-01 17:37:00 |
Books & Arts |
Anthony Bourdain: Feast of Memory |
He went from chef with an outlaw streak to ambassador to the world. One shared meal at a time. |
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| 2021-10-01 17:32:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Amur River’ Review: Where Empires Divide and Rivalries Begin |
An enchanting waterway separates China and Russia. Its history is filled with dread. |
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| 2021-10-01 17:22:00 |
Business |
Former Theranos Lab Director Emerges as Central Prosecution Witness |
Adam Rosendorff’s testimony has supported fraud allegations against company founder Elizabeth Holmes |
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| 2021-10-01 17:18:00 |
Tech |
13 Ideas to Create the Spookiest High-Tech Haunted House This Halloween |
One-up your neighbors’ yard displays with these 13 pro ideas—from haunting trick mirrors to motorized ‘flying’ ghosts. Plus a jack o’lantern that outshines them all. |
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| 2021-10-01 17:03:00 |
Books & Arts |
Two Books on the English Country House |
Once the domain of kings and dukes, the English stately home has had to find more modest uses in modern times. |
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| 2021-10-01 17:02:00 |
U.S. |
California to Require Covid-19 Vaccines for All Eligible Students |
Statewide mandate, first of its kind in the U.S., to take effect after FDA grants full approval for vaccine for people aged 12 and older |
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| 2021-10-01 16:59:00 |
Politics |
Biden Meets With House Democrats Amid Impasse Over Infrastructure Vote |
Party seeks to forge agreement between moderate and progressive wings on separate social policy and climate package |
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| 2021-10-01 16:59:00 |
Opinion |
Noonan, Gen. Milley and Trump |
It was never reasonable to believe that President Trump would start a war with a nuclear power for the hell of it. |
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| 2021-10-01 16:57:00 |
CIO Journal |
Insurers Increase Investments in Drones, Robots |
Farmers Insurance this year plans to deploy a four-legged robot to inspect properties |
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| 2021-10-01 16:56:00 |
Opinion |
Insurance CEO Defends Paid-Leave Program |
A public option won’t replace private offerings. |
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| 2021-10-01 16:55:00 |
Opinion |
When Boston Police Officers Went on Strike |
Was then-Gov. Calvin Coolidge a man of action? |
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| 2021-10-01 16:26:00 |
World |
Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Agrees to Extradition to U.S. to Face Sex Charges |
The 80-year-old Canadian citizen was arrested in December after being indicted by Manhattan prosecutors for sex trafficking and racketeering |
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| 2021-10-01 16:26:00 |
U.S. |
A U.S. Military Base Needs to Make 13,000 Afghan Evacuees Feel at Home |
A shortage of volunteers and no timeline for permanent resettlement strain efforts |
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| 2021-10-01 16:02:00 |
Books & Arts |
Painted to the Nines |
Thomas Gainsborough’s ‘The Blue Boy,’ a sensation from the moment it was unveiled, will be returning briefly to London for the first time in a century. |
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| 2021-10-01 15:56:00 |
Business |
House Subcommittee Hits Baby-Food Makers Over High Metal Content |
Report by Democratic members calls out companies over arsenic levels, recalls and product-testing requirements |
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| 2021-10-01 15:22:00 |
Financial Regulation |
Biden Administration Seeks to Regulate Stablecoin Issuers as Banks |
The move would aim to address concerns that the digital currency could fuel financial panics |
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| 2021-10-01 14:48:00 |
Opinion |
A Kansas Homecoming |
This Medal of Honor winner was armed only with faith, love and courage. |
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| 2021-10-01 14:39:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Petrofac Sentencing for Bribery Set for Monday |
A joint submission by the British energy services company and the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office details a potential penalty of $240 million |
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| 2021-10-01 14:28:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Judge Questions Texas Abortion Law in Case Filed by Justice Department |
State law, in effect for a month, has prompted some women to go to nearby states for the procedure |
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| 2021-10-01 14:21:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Justice Department Firms Up Criminal Division Leadership Ranks |
Kenneth Polite Jr., who was confirmed by the Senate to serve as assistant attorney general in July, has moved to fill several key leadership positions within the criminal division |
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| 2021-10-01 14:05:00 |
Opinion |
I Changed My Mind—Facebook Is a Monopoly |
I thought it was possible to compete fairly against the world’s largest social media company. It isn’t. |
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| 2021-10-01 14:03:00 |
Opinion |
South Dakota’s ‘Buffalo’ Herd Draws a Colorful Crowd |
They come from near and far every year to watch honest-to-goodness cowboys round up bison. |
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| 2021-10-01 14:00:00 |
Markets |
Employees’ Online Comments Can Predict Corporate Misconduct, Study Says |
The words employees use to describe their companies on anonymous review sites could serve as an early warning of trouble ahead |
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| 2021-10-01 13:50:00 |
Real Estate |
A Screened in Porch: The Home Improvement Everyone Should Contemplate |
Airy screened in porches, once a relic of early 20th-century architecture, are newly desired in our germy era. Here’s how one came together. |
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| 2021-10-01 13:06:00 |
World |
German Catholic Leaders Support Blessings for Gay Couples, Challenging Pope Francis |
Vote comes despite Vatican ban in March, amid worries that unilateral moves could split the church |
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| 2021-10-01 13:01:00 |
Experience Report |
Walk-in Cryptocurrency Exchanges Emerge Amid Bitcoin Boom |
Cryptocurrency storefront operators say in-person advice and a physical presence instill trust among those unlikely to invest online |
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| 2021-10-01 12:59:00 |
World |
U.S. Poised to Unveil China Trade Policy |
Top trade official to provide details of Biden strategy as tariffs linger and businesses push for talks to resume |
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| 2021-10-01 12:50:00 |
U.S. |
New York Teachers Petition Supreme Court to Block Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate |
Four teachers ask for weekly testing option available to other city workers; 92% of teachers vaccinated so far |
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| 2021-10-01 12:28:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Wear a Tulle Skirt in a Very Un-‘Sex and the City’ Way |
With leather, combat boots and plenty of attitude, fall’s curiously popular ‘punk ballerina’ trend, seen at Simone Rocha and Alexander McQueen, takes tutus to a dark, decadent and surprisingly wearable place. |
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| 2021-10-01 12:23:00 |
Life & Work |
Tech Founder Michael Dell Is Navigating a Changing Industry |
The pandemic is the latest challenge and opportunity for the personal computing veteran in a career that began in the 1980s. |
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| 2021-10-01 12:20:00 |
World |
U.N. Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region |
The organization said only a fraction of needed aid is being allowed into Tigray, which has been at war with the government in Addis Ababa for almost a year |
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| 2021-10-01 12:13:00 |
Markets |
Zoom Enters an Awkward Phase |
Loss of Five9 deal raises questions about future expansion options as growth keeps slowing |
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| 2021-10-01 12:11:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Delay Infrastructure Vote as Talks Fail to Reach Deal |
Wary progressives seek assurances on separate social policy and climate package |
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| 2021-10-01 12:10:00 |
Politics |
Unions Spend Big to Push Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan |
Teachers, service employees and communication workers are among those deploying lobbyists to Capitol Hill and bankrolling multimillion-dollar ad campaigns |
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| 2021-10-01 12:00:00 |
World |
Hotel Chain Oyo Files for $1.1 Billion IPO in India |
Indian company’s backers include SoftBank and Airbnb. |
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| 2021-10-01 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Google Is Scrapping Its Plan to Offer Bank Accounts to Users |
Tech giant had partnered with Citigroup and other banks on ‘Plex’ accounts that would sync with Google Pay |
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| 2021-10-01 11:55:00 |
Markets |
The Biggest Mistakes People Make With IRA Rollovers |
As the number of rollovers increases, so does the number of mistakes. And they can cost savers a lot of money. |
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| 2021-10-01 11:40:00 |
Markets |
Americans’ Spending Tracks Covid-19 Once Again |
A peak in the Delta wave coincided with an uptick in consumer spending, though it might not be smooth sailing as temperatures drop |
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| 2021-10-01 11:20:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Avoid a Covid Quarantine Abroad? A New Evacuation Service Offers a Way Out |
Testing positive for Covid-19 overseas and getting stuck in quarantine is now a major deterrent for prospective vacationers. Is trip evacuation coverage the answer? |
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| 2021-10-01 11:12:00 |
Markets |
When Interest Rates Turn the Corner |
Forty years ago marked the start of a bull market in bonds that would last for decades. No one saw it coming. |
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| 2021-10-01 11:11:00 |
World |
China’s Power Shortfalls Begin to Ripple Around the World |
Electricity crunch adds to a global energy squeeze that risks upsetting the post-pandemic economic recovery |
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| 2021-10-01 10:58:00 |
Business |
Foxconn Made the iPhone in Your Hand and Wants to Make the EV in Your Garage |
Smartphone assembler sees Lordstown factory as potential maker of other brands’ vehicles |
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| 2021-10-01 10:49:00 |
Markets |
Merck’s Covid-19 Drug Is a Boon for Wall Street and Main Street |
Antiviral drugs that keep some coronavirus patients out of the hospital are badly needed, and investors know it |
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| 2021-10-01 10:38:00 |
World |
Oil-Dependent Russia Seeks to Protect Economy From Energy Transition |
Putin orders review of threshold for tapping sovereign fund after finance ministry says lower oil demand could hurt Russia’s budget |
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| 2021-10-01 10:16:00 |
A-hed |
Pandemic’s Peloton Obsession Turns to Peloton Fatigue |
At-home workouts grew into a cultural phenomenon during lockdowns, but the easing of restrictions has even die-hards idling exercise bikes for fun outside |
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| 2021-10-01 10:09:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Swedbank Implements New Baltic Holding Company to Increase Accountability |
Move aims to complement its efforts to remedy money-laundering shortcomings and strengthen the bank’s governance in the Baltics |
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| 2021-10-01 10:00:00 |
World |
The College Dropout Who Took Merrill Lynch Global |
David Komansky led the Wall Street firm’s overseas expansion and helped it step into the digital age |
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| 2021-10-01 09:59:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Deaths in U.S. Level Off as Delta Variant Surge Eases |
U.S. adds more than 80,000 deaths over past two months |
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| 2021-10-01 09:56:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Rationality’ Review: Let’s Be Reasonable |
The rational mind is powerful—but we are vulnerable to hidden biases, and self-certainty can stifle debate. |
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| 2021-10-01 09:56:00 |
U.S. |
Chevron Foe Steven Donziger Faces Sentencing in Contempt Case |
Disbarred attorney was convicted of intentionally violating court orders during his legal battle against the oil company over pollution in the Ecuadorean rainforest |
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| 2021-10-01 09:54:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Lincoln Highway’ Review: Improbable Journey |
By car, rail and canoe, to Harlem, the Adirondacks and elsewhere—with big ideas along the way. |
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| 2021-10-01 09:52:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Jean Sibelius’ Review: An Early Finale |
Finland’s great composer was also his country’s hero, and the silence of his later years was experienced as a loss to the nation. |
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| 2021-10-01 09:31:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Brett Kavanaugh Tests Positive for Covid-19, Has No Symptoms |
Supreme Court says positive test came during regular testing protocols |
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| 2021-10-01 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Adobe Names New Finance Chief |
Tech company hires former Applied Materials CFO Dan Durn |
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| 2021-10-01 09:20:00 |
World |
OPEC Boss Says World Can’t Afford to Underinvest in Oil |
Cartel’s secretary-general warns recent periods of underinvestment risk price shocks and energy poverty for developing countries |
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| 2021-10-01 09:20:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Jumps After Powell Says U.S. Has No Plans to Ban Crypto |
Worries over regulation have kept a lid on cryptocurrency prices in recent months |
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| 2021-10-01 08:05:00 |
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Is Sheryl Sandberg’s Power Shrinking? Ten Years of Facebook Data Offers Clues |
Worker lists reveal which teams are growing fastest, and shifting power centers and priorities |
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| 2021-10-01 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
BMW iX: An Electric Crossover Targeting Mainstream SUV Buyers |
Part of BMW’s new portfolio of electrified vehicles, the iX XDrive50 is aimed at the global audience for midsize SUVs. Dan Neil runs down the pros and cons. |
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| 2021-10-01 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Lumber Prices Stage a Late Season Rally |
The gains probably aren’t the start of a wild ride like the one this past spring, but they show how some of this year’s surge in the price of raw materials is lingering |
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| 2021-10-01 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Stripe Finance Chief Helps Steer Payment Processor’s Growth |
Dhivya Suryadevara joined Stripe last year from General Motors. She is working to expand her finance team and invest in the business. |
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| 2021-10-01 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
DHL Raising Rates for U.S. Shippers by 5.9% |
The increase matches a FedEx rate hike as carriers say inflation and investments are raising their costs |
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| 2021-10-01 07:28:00 |
World |
Japan’s Princess Mako to Marry as Palace Blames Media for Her PTSD |
Royals say frenzy over fiancé, a graduate of Fordham’s law school, caused trauma for emperor’s niece |
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| 2021-10-01 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Amazon’s Hardware Is the Ultimate Black Box |
Financial details of growing device lineup have never been reported, but the payoff to Amazon is likely significant |
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| 2021-10-01 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
Pensions Warm to Stock Funds Modeled to Mirror Private-Equity Returns |
A Danish pension manager recently invested $100 million in a fund that tracks a stock index designed to emulate private-equity returns |
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| 2021-10-01 06:53:00 |
Markets |
AMC, Bitcoin, Lordstown, Merck: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
AMC reduced its debt costs; Merck’s Covid-19 pill performed well in a study |
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| 2021-10-01 06:51:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slip, Pointing to Worst Week in Nearly a Year |
S&P 500 is on track to fall Friday, amid concerns over slowing growth and rising inflation |
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| 2021-10-01 06:32:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Kashkari Is Comfortable With Plans to Taper Bond Buying Soon |
However, the Minneapolis Fed leader doesn’t believe the Fed will need to raise interest rates until 2024 |
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| 2021-10-01 06:00:00 |
Business |
Pill Intended to Be Covid-19’s Tamiflu Succeeds in Key Study |
Drug from Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics cut risk of hospitalization or death by 50% in early look at progress |
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| 2021-10-01 05:54:00 |
Markets |
As Selling Luxury in China Gets Tougher, Buy American |
Designer brands that are doing brisk business in the U.S. offer a hedge against the risk of slowing growth in a more egalitarian China |
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| 2021-10-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Capital Gains and Capital Pains in the House Tax Proposal |
For those near—but not at—the top of the earnings pile, the rules could trigger big increases |
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| 2021-10-01 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Restaurants Want to Have It Their Way in Congressional Budget Deal |
Lobbyists want labor provisions out and more pandemic aid in |
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| 2021-10-01 05:30:00 |
Business |
Low Auto Inventory and Higher Prices Wear Down Frustrated Car Shoppers |
Quarterly vehicle sales are expected to decline for the first time this year when industry companies report their third-quarter results Friday |
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| 2021-10-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Cloud Stocks Sinch and Twilio Soar, Sparking Acquisition Spree |
Sinch, a cloud software company that helps companies connect with customers online, struck a $1.9 billion deal to acquire the U.S.’s Pathwire |
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| 2021-10-01 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumers Likely Ramped Up Spending in August |
Fueled by savings and rising wages, household outlays picked up after a Delta-induced summer slowdown, economists say |
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| 2021-10-01 05:30:00 |
Business |
Deaths Raise Safety Concerns Around Gene Therapy |
Prospects grow cloudy for technology just when it appeared to have turned a corner |
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| 2021-10-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Winter Is Coming. Should the U.S. Hang On to Its Natural Gas? |
Rising natural gas prices could put pressure on politicians to limit exports—but curbs have the potential to backfire |
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| 2021-10-01 05:09:00 |
World |
North Korea Tests Surface-to-Air Missile |
The launch was of ‘very practical significance’ to country’s antiaircraft missile systems, Pyongyang’s state media says |
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| 2021-10-01 04:45:00 |
World |
Chinese Citizen Journalist Who Documented Covid-19 in Wuhan Resurfaces After 600 Days |
Chen Qiushi, whose viral videos offered a rare view from the coronavirus epicenter, reappeared on Twitter and YouTube but offered few details of his disappearance |
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| 2021-10-01 03:34:00 |
World |
U.K. Police Officer Who Murdered Sarah Everard Sentenced to Life Imprisonment |
Wayne Couzens receives a rare whole-life sentence for a crime that triggered ongoing debate about women’s safety |
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| 2021-10-01 03:01:00 |
World |
Australia to End Travel Ban in Pivot to Living With Covid-19 |
Fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents will be able to leave and return without seeking permission |
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| 2021-09-30 21:58:00 |
Business |
FAA to Review Letter That Criticizes Blue Origin on Safety |
Aviation regulator says it is reviewing a letter signed publicly by a former staffer at Jeff Bezos’ space company |
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| 2021-09-30 21:21:00 |
Business |
Disney and Scarlett Johansson Settle Suit Over ‘Black Widow’ Contract |
Actor had claimed her contract was breached when film made its debut both on Disney+ and in theaters |
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| 2021-09-30 19:57:00 |
World |
North Korea Tests Surface-to-Air Missile |
The launch was of ‘very practical significance’ to country’s antiaircraft missile systems, Pyongyang’s state media says |
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| 2021-09-30 19:34:00 |
Tech |
Zoom’s Nearly $15 Billion Acquisition of Five9 Rejected by Shareholders |
Five9 investors voted against all-stock deal amid concerns about Zoom’s growth |
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| 2021-09-30 19:28:00 |
CFO Journal |
Electronic Arts Says CFO, COO Blake Jorgensen Plans to Leave |
The videogame maker promoted Laura Miele to lead its operations and will search for a new CFO |
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| 2021-09-30 19:26:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Major Ozy Media Advertisers Suspend Ad Campaigns Amid Tumult |
Ford, Goldman Sachs and Target pause advertising after New York Times raised questions about the digital-media startup’s practices |
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| 2021-09-30 19:07:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Executive Bonuses Paid Before Bankruptcy Should Be Curbed, GAO Says |
The Government Accountability Office said companies near bankruptcy paid $165 million in retention bonuses in the 2020 fiscal year outside of judicial oversight |
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| 2021-09-30 18:49:00 |
U.S. |
DEA Agents Arrest 800 in the U.S. in Crackdown on Illegal Sales of Drugs Laced With Fentanyl |
Agents also seized 1.8 million fake pills that were manufactured in Mexico and sold online |
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| 2021-09-30 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden’s Fall Be Worse Than His Summer? |
From the Afghan debacle to his economic overreach, the White House has ample reason for alarm. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:42:00 |
Business |
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey to Retire in 2022 |
Texan helped popularize organic food when he co-founded the grocer in 1980 |
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| 2021-09-30 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Manchin’s Intervention |
Democrats are trying to pass a Bernie Sanders agenda on a Joe Biden mandate. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
The China World Bank Scandal |
Beijing allegedly intervened to improve its business ranking. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
New Jersey’s Taxing Governor Says No More |
Phil Murphy swears off his main addiction, if you believe in miracles. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Free Speech Has Consequences, but Should Firing Be One? |
Wide-ranging discussions are essential to preserving democracy, and they have to be open to all views. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:25:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors to Sell Former GM Factory in Ohio to Foxconn |
Foxconn plans to invest $50 million in the Ohio-based startup and assemble future vehicles |
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| 2021-09-30 18:24:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Movie Review: Abbreviated Action |
Tom Hardy returns as the titular hero in a shorter sequel to the 2018 blockbuster. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Quad Enters the Ring With China |
Biden has doubled down on Trump’s commitment to the four leading Indo-Pacific democracies. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:24:00 |
Politics |
Joe Manchin Says His Spending, Climate Stance Should Be No Surprise |
West Virginia senator plays central role in Democrats’ debate over $3.5 trillion social-policy and climate package |
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| 2021-09-30 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
The Leopards of Lebanon |
For things to remain the same, everything will have to change in the failed state. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
The Joe Manchin Moment |
Pelosi and Schumer’s big mistake was to think they could bully him into submission. |
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| 2021-09-30 18:22:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘How God Works’ Review: The Science of Spiritualism |
Religious rituals change us through several mechanisms. Celebrations stick in memory—and public commitments bind us to our paths. |
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| 2021-09-30 17:44:00 |
U.S. |
Government Must Release Report About Indian Health Service Predator, Court Rules |
The decision affirmed a lower court ruling in a lawsuit by Dow Jones & Co., parent of The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times |
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| 2021-09-30 17:43:00 |
Politics |
Medical Cost Disputes to Be Settled by Arbitrator |
The Biden administration issued second of two rules under the No Surprise Act aimed at limiting out-of-pocket medical costs |
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| 2021-09-30 17:37:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘No Time to Die’ Review: James Bond Shaken, Audience Stirred |
In Daniel Craig’s last outing as the superspy, Bond must save the world from the weaponized DNA of Rami Malek’s villain. |
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| 2021-09-30 17:36:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Review: The ‘Sopranos’ Prequel Falls Short of Equal |
The film stars Michael Gandolfini as a young Tony. |
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| 2021-09-30 17:35:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Review: Abbreviated Action |
Tom Hardy returns as the titular hero in a shorter sequel to the 2018 blockbuster. |
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| 2021-09-30 17:33:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Maid’ Review: A Portrait of a Cleaner’s Life |
The Netflix series, based on Stephanie Land’s memoir, focuses on a woman who flees an abusive relationship and on the hardships she faces rebuilding her life and caring for her child. |
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| 2021-09-30 17:32:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Titane’ Review: Murder, She Did |
A prodigiously predatory young woman comes up against the kindness of others in Julia Ducournau’s sumptuous second feature. |
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| 2021-09-30 17:29:00 |
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Powell Promises Diverse Candidates Will Get Shot at Boston, Dallas Fed Openings |
The Fed has faced criticism for a lack of diversity in its ranks |
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| 2021-09-30 17:28:00 |
World |
Morgan Stanley and Interactive Brokers Face Federal Scrutiny in Venezuela Probe |
U.S. trading giants and financial advisers handled more than $100 million in suspicious money; a whistleblower complaint brought increased attention |
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| 2021-09-30 17:03:00 |
U.S. |
Immigration Officers Will Have More Discretion Over Arrests, Deportations |
New guidelines would give ICE officers more leeway to decide which immigrants are a public-safety threat |
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| 2021-09-30 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Senate Confirms Chopra to Head Consumer Financial Protection Bureau |
Agency has been a partisan flashpoint since its formation in the wake of the 2008 crisis |
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| 2021-09-30 16:55:00 |
Life & Work |
How the Pros Manage Dinner: New Cookbooks for Exhausted Home Cooks |
In two of the season's most heartening cookbooks, chef-restaurateur David Chang, food writer Priya Krishna and test-kitchen veteran Dawn Perry display a deep understanding of what it’s like to put meals on the table day after day after day. |
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| 2021-09-30 16:46:00 |
CFO Journal |
Covestro CFO Targets Higher Profit Margins After Reorganizing Business |
The German chemicals company in July broke out two business segments |
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| 2021-09-30 16:31:00 |
Books & Arts |
Bestselling Books Week Ended September 25 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-09-30 16:29:00 |
Opinion |
Does the FBI Belong on the Chopping Block? |
Like businesses, many agencies become balky, bloated, ineffectual, unnecessary. |
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| 2021-09-30 16:28:00 |
Opinion |
Real-Estate Fees and Competitive Cooperation |
Big Tech has trained us to expect near-zero transaction costs. |
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| 2021-09-30 16:28:00 |
World |
German Police Detain Former Nazi Secretary Who Failed to Appear at Trial |
The 96-year-old woman, charged with Holocaust-related crimes, fled by taxi and train but was apprehended hours later |
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| 2021-09-30 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
Censorship and the Possibility of Great Art |
That pesky thing called truth keeps rearing its head. |
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| 2021-09-30 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
Bureaucrats to the Rescue |
How many governments does it take to disrupt U.S. technology? |
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| 2021-09-30 16:25:00 |
CMO Today |
McCann Taps Nike Veteran to Fill Top Creative Role |
The hiring of Alex Lopez, who has worked at Nike for 23 years, represents a shift for the ad-agency group as it adapts to a changing advertising landscape. |
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| 2021-09-30 16:09:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court to Settle Ted Cruz Fight With FEC Over Loan Reimbursement |
Texas Republican senator is seeking full repayment for $260,000 personal loan to his 2018 reelection campaign |
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| 2021-09-30 15:55:00 |
Politics |
From BIF to Byrd, a Guide to Congressional Fiscal Terms |
If you’re confused about what’s happening in Congress, we don’t blame you |
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| 2021-09-30 15:52:00 |
Politics |
Congress Passes Bill Averting Government Shutdown |
Agreement extends funding through early December |
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| 2021-09-30 15:32:00 |
Business |
Puff Bar Has Overtaken Juul as the Favorite E-Cigarette for Teens |
About 11% of high-school students said they used e-cigarettes; most prefer fruity flavors and disposable devices |
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| 2021-09-30 14:16:00 |
A-hed |
Dollar Tree, Christmas Tree Shops Outgrow Their Names |
Many stores have names that don’t match their modern identities; dropping ‘Donuts’ and ‘Coat Factory’ |
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| 2021-09-30 13:56:00 |
U.S. |
Up to 80,000 Unused Green Cards for Workers Set to Expire Friday |
Immigrants in a yearslong backlog, most of them Indian tech workers, are frustrated that their chance for permanent residency in the U.S. will disappear unless Congress acts |
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| 2021-09-30 13:51:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Cider Is What We’re Drinking Now |
Each fall, the craving for all things apple returns. But there has never been a better time to drink hard cider, thanks to a new wave coming from American orchards. These recipes make a great case for cooking with it, too. |
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| 2021-09-30 13:50:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Will Soon Be Endemic, Thank Goodness |
Widespread immunity, vaccinated and natural, will bring control and a full return to normal. |
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| 2021-09-30 13:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Democratic Plan to Soak Main Street |
Their tax proposal would hit family businesses hard. |
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| 2021-09-30 13:37:00 |
Markets |
CarMax Is Far From Maxing Out |
CarMax’s revenue growth is still in the fast lane, though pressure on profits is concerning investors |
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| 2021-09-30 13:31:00 |
World |
China Levels Series of Allegations Against Former Law-Enforcement Official Sun Lijun |
Drumbeat of Xi Jinping’s antigraft campaign picks up with former vice minister’s ejection from Communist Party |
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| 2021-09-30 13:05:00 |
Life & Work |
Staying Resilient When Disaster Strikes |
Being able to take charge yourself, rather than waiting for help, can alleviate the stress of a crisis like a hurricane or pandemic. |
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| 2021-09-30 13:00:00 |
Markets |
How to Find a Socially Responsible Financial Adviser |
ESG investing can be confusing. It helps to have an adviser who is on the same wavelength. |
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| 2021-09-30 12:40:00 |
Business |
Activists Starboard, Elliott Have Taken Stakes in Willis Towers Watson |
Moves come as insurance broker seeks to rebound from collapse of its planned merger with Aon PLC |
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| 2021-09-30 12:15:00 |
Logistics Report |
California Port’s 24-Hour Operation Is Going Unused |
Trucking companies say the Port of Long Beach pilot program aimed at easing ship congestion carries burdensome requirements |
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| 2021-09-30 12:11:00 |
U.S. |
FCC Moves to Fight Robocalls From Overseas |
Proposed rules would place obligations on U.S. phone companies that bring in calls from abroad, but delay regulation aimed at foreign companies |
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| 2021-09-30 12:03:00 |
World |
U.K. Police Officer Who Murdered Sarah Everard Sentenced to Life Imprisonment |
Wayne Couzens receives a rare whole-life sentence for a crime that triggered ongoing debate about women’s safety |
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| 2021-09-30 12:02:00 |
Markets |
Allianz Asset Management Chief Jacqueline Hunt to Step Down |
The move is part of a shake up that follows the launch of a DOJ investigation into losses at Allianz’s Structured Alpha funds |
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| 2021-09-30 12:01:00 |
Economy |
Powell Says Fed Faces ‘Difficult Trade-Off’ if Inflation Doesn’t Moderate |
‘Our expectations is that inflation will come down,’ central bank leader tells lawmakers |
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| 2021-09-30 12:01:00 |
Books & Arts |
Can Jon Stewart Give Apple TV+ the First Major Hit Talk Show of the Streaming Era? |
The longtime ‘Daily Show’ host returns to a completely changed landscape with his new show, ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ |
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| 2021-09-30 11:18:00 |
Tech |
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Instagram Reels—One Key to Social-Media Success |
Brief, quippy videos are the app’s hottest trick for building a fan base. Here, social media pros share their best tips to get started if you’re feeling nervous. |
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| 2021-09-30 11:10:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Factory Closures Prompt Some U.S. Businesses to Rethink Vietnam |
Extended lockdowns drive some manufacturers elsewhere, including back to China |
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| 2021-09-30 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Consumer-Credit Repair: What to Know |
A mistake on your credit report can make car loans, mortgages and more harder to obtain and more costly. But there are ways to find errors and fix them. |
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| 2021-09-30 11:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Man at the Center of a Shocking U.S. Navy Scandal |
Procurer, protector, supplier for all needs: Leonard Francis claims that he made himself indispensable to the U.S. Navy. Then he became the star witness in a sweeping corruption probe. |
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| 2021-09-30 10:19:00 |
World |
Germany’s Election Results Show Young Voters’ Growing Influence |
Millennial, Gen Z voters turned environmentalist Greens and business-friendly Free Democrats into kingmakers of next government |
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| 2021-09-30 09:49:00 |
World |
Taliban Evict Hazara Shiite Muslims From Villages, Rewarding Loyalists |
Seizures come as the Taliban seek to consolidate their new regime and bolster it against simmering discontent |
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| 2021-09-30 09:43:00 |
Business |
Bed Bath & Beyond Sales Fall on Supply Chain, Delta Variant Disruptions |
Retailer also lowers sales and adjusted profit expectations for the year |
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| 2021-09-30 09:43:00 |
Business |
Car Companies Buckle Up for Extended Chip Shortage |
Bottlenecks in Asia and the challenge of boosting output of the auto sector’s more-basic computer chips could prolong the parts crisis into 2022 |
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| 2021-09-30 09:36:00 |
U.S. |
EV Company Workhorse’s Finance, Operating Chiefs Leave in Shakeup |
Electric-vehicle maker last week said it is suspending deliveries of its electric van and recalling 41 vans already sold |
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| 2021-09-30 09:32:00 |
Real Estate |
Can a 1952 Etiquette Guide Help Us Entertain Today? |
A new handbook for playing host has us assessing the hospitality rules laid out in ‘Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette.’ While some seem absurd, others still charmingly resonate. |
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| 2021-09-30 09:15:00 |
Books & Arts |
Fall Books: Nonfiction |
American history takes the stage in a parade of new books. |
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| 2021-09-30 09:02:00 |
Markets |
Virgin Galactic, Camber Energy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Jefferies: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Virgin Galactic got the all-clear to resume flights; Camber Energy is trending among retail traders |
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| 2021-09-30 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Stalls as U.S., China Go After Cryptocurrencies |
Regulatory pressure pinches off third-quarter rally following steep spring selloff |
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| 2021-09-30 09:00:00 |
Business |
Gun Maker Smith & Wesson to Move Headquarters to Tennessee |
Decision follows other gun manufacturers’ relocation to Southern states |
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| 2021-09-30 08:52:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Why Religion Is Good for American Democracy’ Review: Big Tent Revival |
A sociologist makes the case that the spectrum of America’s faith traditions is a marker of civic health. |
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| 2021-09-30 08:46:00 |
Markets |
Franklin to Buy Custom Indexing Firm O’Shaughnessy to Help Personalize Portfolios |
Bespoke portfolio platforms have caught the attention of some of the world’s largest money managers |
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| 2021-09-30 08:42:00 |
World |
Global Gas Shortage Stings U.K., Showing Shortcomings in Its Energy Transition |
U.K. is more vulnerable than most other advanced economies to surge in demand for natural gas, analysts say |
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| 2021-09-30 08:35:00 |
Business |
Merck to Buy Acceleron Pharma for $11.5 Billion |
Pharmaceutical giant enhances its rare-disease business with a bet on treatments for respiratory and blood diseases |
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| 2021-09-30 07:30:00 |
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Hemanext Gains New Funding for Blood-Storage Technology |
Company seeks to reduce degradation of red blood cells in storage |
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| 2021-09-30 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
Antitrust Regulators Fix Their Sights on Private Equity |
Tougher antimonopoly enforcement in Washington is complicating buyout firms’ efforts to close acquisitions |
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| 2021-09-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Stock Market’s September Slump Exposes Messy Underside |
Rally hit bump in September, the worst month for S&P 500 since 2020 |
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| 2021-09-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Cost Pressures Aren’t Yet Crimping Corporate Profits |
Earnings in the third quarter are likely to be buoyant despite rising costs |
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| 2021-09-30 06:59:00 |
World |
Former French President Sarkozy Convicted of Breaking Campaign Finance Laws |
Court sentences politician to one year of house arrest, pending appeals |
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| 2021-09-30 06:50:00 |
Markets |
U.S. and Chinese Regulators Are in a Bind Over a Three-Letter Acronym |
Variable interest entities, or VIEs, that enabled many Chinese companies to raise money in the U.S. are facing increasing scrutiny |
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| 2021-09-30 06:48:00 |
Markets |
China’s Power Crisis Piles More Pressure on Inflation |
Wide-scale power cuts in China are already pushing up costs for downstream industries and prices for end-users |
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| 2021-09-30 06:30:00 |
World |
End of Covid-19 Jobs Program to Test U.K. Recovery |
European capitals spent big on wage subsidies to prevent job losses at the start of the pandemic |
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| 2021-09-30 06:22:00 |
Markets |
S&P 500 on Track for Quarterly Gains Despite Recent Selloff |
Index poised for sixth quarter of rises, despite concerns around inflation, Evergrande and signs the Federal Reserve may reduce its bond buying |
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| 2021-09-30 05:44:00 |
Markets |
Gas Markets Will Get Even More Exciting |
The cleaner-burning fuel is at the heart of the energy transition, but its price volatility is likely to only get worse |
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| 2021-09-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
In Bond Market Rout, Investors See Overdue Correction |
Recent Fed meeting marked a turning point, as widely expected, with 10-year Treasury yield climbing above 1.5% in subsequent sessions |
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| 2021-09-30 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Crypto Firms Beef Up Compliance Hiring as Regulatory Scrutiny Mounts |
Hiring pace has intensified in the past 15 months, according to recruiter Hamlyn Williams |
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| 2021-09-30 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Facebook’s Efforts to Attract Young Users Come Under Senate Scrutiny |
Commerce panel convenes hearing after Journal reporting showed company knew Instagram was harmful to many of its young users |
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| 2021-09-30 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Tight Labor Market Seen Keeping New Jobless Claims in Check |
Thursday’s report will offer an initial look at employment rolls after federal pandemic unemployment programs ended |
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| 2021-09-30 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Bill’s Fate Uncertain Heading Into Planned House Vote |
Congress is poised to avert a government shutdown, but the path for infrastructure and budget packages remains unclear |
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| 2021-09-30 05:14:00 |
World |
Rohingya Civil-Rights Leader Mohib Ullah Killed in Bangladesh |
Human-rights advocates call for investigation after he was shot dead in refugee camp |
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| 2021-09-30 04:55:00 |
Opinion |
Want to Lock Down for the Climate? |
Hitting environmentalists’ emission timetables would take far more than even what the pandemic forced. |
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| 2021-09-30 01:30:00 |
World |
China’s Manufacturing Weakens, as Power Cuts Threaten More Damage |
Contraction ends 18-month expansion that powered the country’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-09-29 22:20:00 |
World |
Prison Riot in Ecuador Leaves More Than 100 Dead, With Some Beheaded in Melee |
The riot between gangs at a crowded prison is the latest to shake Latin America, where mass killings by inmates aren’t uncommon |
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| 2021-09-29 21:42:00 |
Business |
U.S. Trade Body Rules Against Import of IQOS Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Devices |
Philip Morris International says it will appeal ruling that cigarette alternative infringes on rival’s patents |
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| 2021-09-29 21:04:00 |
Business |
Britney Spears's Father Suspended as Conservator of Her $60 Million Estate |
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny said the pleadings made it clear that the current situation isn’t tenable |
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| 2021-09-29 21:00:00 |
Business |
GM CEO Mary Barra to Lead Business Roundtable |
General Motors chief is the first woman to be named chairman of the coalition of chief executives |
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| 2021-09-29 20:56:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Settles Case With Two Employees Who Said They Were Wrongly Fired |
Agreement resolves complaint filed by local Washington state union last year |
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| 2021-09-29 20:51:00 |
Business |
Virgin Galactic Cleared for Flight as FAA Ends Probe |
Aviation regulator said company didn’t properly communicate during July mission that carried founder Richard Branson to space |
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| 2021-09-29 20:29:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 House Panel Issues 11 More Subpoenas in Connection With Capitol Riot |
Select Committee is seeking documents and testimony from people allegedly involved in organizing pro-Trump rally on Jan. 6 prior to attack |
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| 2021-09-29 20:17:00 |
World |
North Korea Sees U.S. as Ongoing Threat, Kim Jong Un Says in Speech |
The North Korean leader ordered officials to protect the country’s sovereignty days after missile launch |
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| 2021-09-29 20:00:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Bill in Peril as Democrats Strain to Unite Party |
Party leaders meanwhile work to bridge gaps between moderates, progressives on $3.5 trillion bill on social policy and climate; Biden’s agenda under threat |
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| 2021-09-29 19:48:00 |
Business |
Warby Parker Ends First Trading Day With $6.8 Billion Valuation |
Eyewear maker’s direct listing shows investors are still interested in popular, and unprofitable, direct-to-consumer brands |
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| 2021-09-29 19:36:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Foreign Bribery Prosecutor Daniel Kahn Departs Justice Department |
The Justice Department veteran, who helped enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, is returning to law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell |
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| 2021-09-29 19:01:00 |
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New Jersey Moves to Expand Private-Equity Bets |
The state plans to begin reinvesting gains from a $1.7 billion separately managed account run by BlackRock |
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| 2021-09-29 18:58:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ Review: The Met Comes Blazing Back |
Monday night’s performance, the first in 18 months, featured the Met’s first-ever opera by a Black composer: a stage adaptation of the memoir by Charles M. Blow |
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| 2021-09-29 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Comptroller of the Economy |
Biden’s nominee to regulate banks really, really hates . . . banks. |
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| 2021-09-29 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Moment of Truth for the Moderates |
Did Pelosi play them for chumps again on the infrastructure bill? |
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| 2021-09-29 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Energy Price Shock |
His policies are already contributing to global oil supply shortages. |
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| 2021-09-29 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
A Brawl Over Schools in Virginia |
Can a Republican gain in the suburbs backing more parental influence? |
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| 2021-09-29 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Judges Prevent a Covid Insurance Raid |
Business-interruption policies clearly don’t cover losses from lockdown restrictions. |
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| 2021-09-29 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s ‘If You Like Your Plan’ Moment |
Democrats will lose more seats in 2022 if the huge tax and spending bill passes. |
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| 2021-09-29 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Real Winner of the Next FCC 5G Auction? Huawei |
The billions U.S. companies spend on spectrum can’t be used to build faster and better networks. Why not replace bidding with a new model? |
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| 2021-09-29 18:23:00 |
World |
U.S., Europe Team Up to Address Chip Shortage, Tech Issues |
New trade and technology council seen as counterweight to China and its subsidies for favored industries |
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| 2021-09-29 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Nancy Pelosi’s Hell Week |
This week’s legislative agenda in the House of Representatives sounds like the to-do list of a madhouse. |
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| 2021-09-29 18:10:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Spies and Traitors’ Review: American Eagle, Soviet Mole |
A dual biography of James Jesus Angleton and Kim Philby is a window onto the Cold War spycraft of the CIA, MI6 and the KGB. |
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| 2021-09-29 18:00:00 |
Business |
Alternative-Milk Company Perfect Day Raises $350 Million, Prepares for IPO |
Food-tech startup advised by Leonardo DiCaprio is valued at roughly $1.5 billion |
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| 2021-09-29 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. Has a Way Back on Pacific Trade |
And if Washington doesn’t take it, the Indo-Pacific would likely become China’s for the taking. |
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| 2021-09-29 17:46:00 |
Markets |
Bond-Yield Surge Challenges Investor Confidence in Big Tech Companies |
Treasury yields are climbing at their fastest pace in months, testing investors’ faith in popular stocks such as Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet and Nvidia |
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| 2021-09-29 17:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Ross Stores Names New CFO |
The retailer promotes Adam Orvos to finance chief |
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| 2021-09-29 17:19:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ Bid to Include Immigration Change in Budget Package Again Rejected |
Lawmakers had been hoping to use the wide-ranging climate and social-policy package to enact major immigration changes without Republican votes |
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| 2021-09-29 17:15:00 |
Markets |
Stock Market Pares Gains After Tuesday Rout |
S&P, Dow industrials rise; yield on 10-year Treasury higher |
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| 2021-09-29 17:03:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Joan Mitchell’ Review: A Rocketing Capsule of an Extraordinary Career |
A retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is shot through with energy, revealing the painter’s dynamic genius |
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| 2021-09-29 16:52:00 |
Politics |
House Republicans Confront Dilemma on Infrastructure Vote |
Many GOP lawmakers support what is in the bill, but a smaller number are expected to actually vote for it |
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| 2021-09-29 16:36:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economy Is Expected to Pick Up Speed After Delta-Driven Downturn |
Economists cut third-quarter growth estimates because of Covid-19 surge and supply constraints but expect recovery to regain momentum |
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| 2021-09-29 16:19:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Robert E. Lee’ Review: A Marble Man, But No Pedestal |
A historian reconsiders the reputation and moral culpability of the Confederate general. |
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| 2021-09-29 16:10:00 |
Markets |
SEC Proposal Seeks Transparency in How Money Managers Wield Vast Voting Power |
Rule would require more disclosure on how asset managers handle proxy votes, securities lending |
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| 2021-09-29 16:03:00 |
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Two Fed Officials Signal Support for Starting Bond Buying Taper |
Philadelphia Fed’s Harker says he doesn’t expect interest rate increases until late next year or early 2023 |
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| 2021-09-29 15:46:00 |
Opinion |
Obama Wins Another Victory Against Community Organizers |
Former president begins ceremonial destruction of public parkland. |
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| 2021-09-29 15:23:00 |
Opinion |
Death Is No Escape From Taxes |
We can be grateful that Prof. Alan Blinder teaches economics rather than federal taxation. |
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| 2021-09-29 15:21:00 |
Opinion |
Missing in Action: Harvard’s Culture of Service |
By senior year, it seems naive or stupid to pursue any other path but the one to wealth. |
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| 2021-09-29 15:18:00 |
Opinion |
Steel Tariffs vs. the Common Good |
We need a robust American steel industry, albeit one that is not artificially buoyed by broadly felt, job-killing tariffs. |
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| 2021-09-29 15:10:00 |
Tech |
YouTube to Remove Videos Containing Vaccine Misinformation |
Tightening goes beyond Covid-19 to target false claims about failings of range of approved vaccines |
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| 2021-09-29 15:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Watch: The Seven Shows, Stories and Movies to Stream This Week |
‘Star Wars’ takes us back to a far away galaxy, ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ returns to New Jersey and HBO Max, and more to add to your queue |
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| 2021-09-29 14:15:00 |
Economy |
Democrats Pursue Europe’s Welfare State on American-Style Taxes |
Biden’s agenda further severs the connection between government benefits and the obligation to pay for them |
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| 2021-09-29 14:00:00 |
Tech |
FTC Weighs New Online Privacy Rules |
Agency is looking at strengthening rules that govern how digital businesses collect user data |
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| 2021-09-29 13:42:00 |
Opinion |
‘Originalist’ Judges Lose Sight of Truths That Precede Law |
Even if the Constitution is silent on abortion, nature and science have a lot to say about it. |
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| 2021-09-29 13:30:00 |
Tech |
Google, Battling Amazon, Tries an E-Commerce Makeover to Win Back Advertisers |
Two decades of shifting strategies have left search giant playing catch-up to Amazon for online retail advertising |
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| 2021-09-29 13:26:00 |
U.S. |
Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of New Arizona Abortion Law |
Sections would have criminalized abortions performed because of genetic abnormalities |
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| 2021-09-29 13:19:00 |
Economy |
Powell Says Supply-Chain Bottlenecks Could Lead to Somewhat Longer Interval of High Inflation |
Central-bank chairman says he expects prices to come down on their own |
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| 2021-09-29 13:07:00 |
Logistics Report |
Port Logjams Reach Savannah as Container Ships Idle off Georgia Coast |
The flotilla of vessels exceeds 20 ships at the fourth-largest gateway for seaborne imports in the U.S. |
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| 2021-09-29 12:57:00 |
Markets |
Micron Hasn’t Memory-Holed the Chip Shortage Just Yet |
Chip maker’s disappointing projection still leaves some questions as to health of memory market |
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| 2021-09-29 12:54:00 |
Life & Work |
In Costa Rica, a Family Vacation That Rivals the Kardashians’—Only Much Cheaper |
Seeking adventure in solitude, two families book an entire rainforest lodge for themselves and spend a week ziplining, jumping into rapids and boating through eerie mangroves. ‘Even the teens were impressed.’ |
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| 2021-09-29 12:22:00 |
Business |
Dollar Tree to Sell More Items Above $1 as Costs Rise |
Discount chain expanding earlier tests to boost prices, citing higher wage and freight costs |
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| 2021-09-29 12:11:00 |
World |
Embattled Tunisian Leader Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Protests |
President Kais Saied, facing criticism for claiming executive powers, names professor as Tunisia’s first female prime minister |
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| 2021-09-29 12:10:00 |
Life & Work |
Are Charm Necklaces the New Ties? |
Maybe not, but kooky, colorful versions are trending for men, thanks to fans like Justin Bieber and Pete Davidson |
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| 2021-09-29 11:39:00 |
World |
Russia Detains Cybersecurity CEO in Treason Case |
Group-IB co-founder Ilya Sachkov faces charges of attacking state authority |
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| 2021-09-29 11:38:00 |
U.S. |
Lawsuits Challenge New Voting Laws in Texas, Georgia, Other States |
Statutes make it a crime to impersonate an election official, hand out water to voters |
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| 2021-09-29 11:31:00 |
Business |
Walmart Seeks to Hire 150,000 Workers as Holidays Approach |
The retailer will compete with Amazon and others for hourly staff in a tight labor market |
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| 2021-09-29 11:19:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Plans to Restore Criminal Penalties for Accidental Killings of Migratory Birds |
The Interior Department said reversing a Trump-era policy is needed to protect declining bird populations |
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| 2021-09-29 11:13:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
N26 Fined for Delayed Money-Laundering Reports by German Finance Regulator |
BaFin ordered the digital bank to pay around $5 million over the delayed submission of suspicious activity reports |
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| 2021-09-29 10:54:00 |
Life & Work |
Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: Lighter, Crisper, Never Soggy |
It’s the comfort-food classic we love, only re-engineered so that the different components cook separately. The result is both satisfying and surprising. |
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| 2021-09-29 10:14:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande to Sell Bank Stake to State-Owned Firm for $1.5 Billion |
Developer will pare holding in Shengjing Bank to less than 15% |
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| 2021-09-29 10:00:00 |
Life & Work |
What Science Knows Now About the Risk of Covid-19 Transmission on Planes |
New research has uncovered when chances are higher, including during meal service. Overall risks appear to remain relatively low, but newer variants may change that equation. |
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| 2021-09-29 09:16:00 |
Markets |
Apple, Nvidia, Micron, Dollar Tree: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Shares of major technology firms were clawing back some of Tuesday’s losses |
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| 2021-09-29 09:15:00 |
Markets |
There Is Still No Alternative for Investors |
Whether a post-pandemic world brings a consumer boom or a bout of “stagflation,” it might not mark the end of easy money |
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| 2021-09-29 09:15:00 |
Markets |
China’s Coal and Gas Woes Might Test Beijing’s Principles |
Country could soon reach its economic pain threshold and embrace the dirty fuel again as winter looms |
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| 2021-09-29 08:32:00 |
World |
Fumio Kishida to Become Japan’s Next Prime Minister After Party Election Win |
Former foreign minister defeated Taro Kono in runoff vote to win leadership of ruling Liberal Democratic Party |
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| 2021-09-29 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Catch the Early Bird Special on Restaurant Stocks |
Higher labor and food costs, coupled with rising cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant, have created an attractive backdrop for restaurant stock prices |
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| 2021-09-29 07:00:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Former Robinhood Employees Launch Parafin, a Finance Startup for Small Business |
The startup that offers cash advances to small businesses will power Mindbody Capital, the financing arm of software company Mindbody |
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| 2021-09-29 07:00:00 |
World |
Pope Francis Faces Tests on Abortion, Gay Rights |
The pope is struggling to hold the diverse church together amid tensions over Biden’s abortion stance and progressive demands by German Catholics |
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| 2021-09-29 07:00:00 |
Sports |
Fanatics Trading Cards Valuation Rises to $10.4 Billion as New Firm Aims to Expand Its Reach |
New business, which took over the future trading card business with a flurry of deals, received $350 million in Series A funding as it sets its sights on changing the industry |
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| 2021-09-29 07:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Business Communications Firm Dialpad Hires Former Okta CFO |
Startup wants to be ready for a public listing in the coming year |
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| 2021-09-29 07:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Startup Andela Bets on Helping Companies Hire Far-Flung IT Staff |
Andela, which raised $200 million in round led by SoftBank, uses AI to help employers look beyond Silicon Valley to places including Africa and Latin America |
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| 2021-09-29 06:37:00 |
World |
North Korean Weapons Launch Showed Off Vital Piece of Kim Jong Un’s Ambitions |
New hypersonic missile has fuel system that makes deployment faster and more mobile |
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| 2021-09-29 06:03:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Deports High-Profile Hacker to Russia Before End of Prison Sentence |
American authorities had aggressively sought and won Alexei Burkov’s extradition from Israel |
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| 2021-09-29 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Industry Lobbyists Aim to Pick Apart Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill |
Efforts target lawmakers whose support Nancy Pelosi needs to overcome GOP opposition |
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| 2021-09-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
University Endowments Mint Billions in Golden Era of Venture Capital |
Some schools, including Washington University in St. Louis and Duke University, gained more than 50% |
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| 2021-09-29 05:30:00 |
Life & Work |
Is It Ever OK to Get Stoned With a Client? And Other Questions as Pot Comes to Work |
As more young professionals use legal weed with work friends, companies grapple with setting boundaries on a new kind of bonding |
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| 2021-09-29 05:30:00 |
World |
India Aims to Produce mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine This Year |
Effort could boost nation’s pharmaceutical industry and ease global distribution |
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| 2021-09-28 19:58:00 |
Markets |
Citadel Securities Faces New Pressure Over GameStop Frenzy |
Electronic trading firm rejects ‘Internet conspiracies’ assailing its handling of meme stocks |
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| 2021-09-28 19:26:00 |
Deals |
Freshfields Poaches Top Deal Lawyer From Cravath |
Damien Zoubek is the latest high-profile lawyer to switch firms amid talent war |
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| 2021-09-28 19:14:00 |
Opinion |
The Generals Contradict Biden on Afghanistan |
They supported leaving 2,500 U.S. troops in the country and have doubts about the ‘over-the-horizon’ counterterror strategy. |
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| 2021-09-28 19:10:00 |
Opinion |
What Is in the $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Bill? |
Journal editors have been scrutinizing the details of this unprecedented tax and entitlement spending blowout. |
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| 2021-09-28 19:09:00 |
Opinion |
More Diversity at the Fed |
The two regional bank openings are a chance for fresh thinking. |
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| 2021-09-28 19:06:00 |
U.S. |
New FAA Technology Aims to Speed Takeoffs of Planes Idling on Runways |
Aviation regulator plans to roll out tools meant to cut down delays before departure |
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| 2021-09-28 19:04:00 |
Opinion |
The 2020 Murder Spike |
With police under political attack, mayhem surged in U.S. cities. |
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| 2021-09-28 18:46:00 |
Media & Marketing |
CNN Restricts Access to Facebook Pages in Australia |
Company said it wants to avoid liability for user comments following Australian court ruling |
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| 2021-09-28 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Paints Himself Into a Corner on the Iran Nuclear Deal |
The White House should use more sticks and fewer carrots to force Tehran to work out a new agreement. |
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| 2021-09-28 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Antitrust Gets a European Makeover |
The FTC outsources its investigation of Illumina to Brussels bureaucrats. |
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| 2021-09-28 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Identity Politics Isn’t the Only Way to Appeal to Minority Voters |
The GOP should realize that blacks and Hispanics like safe neighborhoods and low taxes too. |
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| 2021-09-28 18:36:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Rogues’ Gallery’ Review: New York’s Finest (And Roughest) |
Law enforcement in Gotham has long oscillated between aggressive tactics and progressive reforms. |
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| 2021-09-28 18:07:00 |
Life & Work |
Harvard Business School Suspends Most In-Person M.B.A. Classes, Networking After Covid-19 Outbreak |
Despite high vaccination rate, graduate school said dozens of breakthrough infections required a temporary return to remote learning |
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| 2021-09-28 18:06:00 |
Economy |
Janet Yellen Says Treasury Could Exhaust Cash Reserves by Oct. 18 if Debt Limit Isn’t Raised |
Treasury secretary testifies with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell before lawmakers |
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| 2021-09-28 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
Why Democrats Liked the 1990s |
Hint: It’s the same reason non-Democrats did. |
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| 2021-09-28 18:01:00 |
World |
Hidden Debt Plagues China’s Belt and Road Infrastructure Plan, Studies Find |
Research on Chinese projects abroad points to other major problems like corruption, labor violations and environmental risks |
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| 2021-09-28 18:00:00 |
U.S. |
Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect in New York With Healthcare Disruptions |
Staffing is thinned at some facilities in the state as vaccination requirement kicks in |
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| 2021-09-28 17:47:00 |
Politics |
Gen. Milley Calls Afghan Withdrawal ‘Strategic Failure’ in Heated Senate Hearing |
Pentagon’s top military officer defends phone calls to counterpart in China, which he says had grown concerned about a possible U.S. attack |
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| 2021-09-28 17:09:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Queenpins’ Review: Deals, Discounts and Delinquency |
Kristen Bell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste star in this based-on-a-true-story film about a pair of women whose coupon-counterfeiting operation turned into more than they bargained for |
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| 2021-09-28 17:06:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Count to Five’ by Recap and ‘Piano Music’ by Satoko Fujii: Women Turning Simple Sounds Into Sonic Experiments |
Recordings from a young percussion quartet and a jazz musician playing a prepared piano |
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| 2021-09-28 16:05:00 |
Politics |
Elizabeth Warren Says She Will Vote Against Second Term for Fed’s Jerome Powell |
Biden hasn’t announced his pick to lead central bank next year; Democrats split over reappointment |
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| 2021-09-28 15:53:00 |
Markets |
Debt-Ceiling Standoff Distorts Short-Term Treasury Market |
Investors demand more yield on vulnerable short-term Treasurys, but yields fall on others |
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| 2021-09-28 15:49:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Cloud Cuckoo Land’ Review: Slipping the Trap |
A celebration of a great book’s power to free the mind from the confines of time, place and circumstance. |
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| 2021-09-28 15:44:00 |
Markets |
Investors See Natural-Gas Crunch Spilling Into Crude Market, Lifting Oil Prices |
Hurricane Ida impact, rising demand push up oil-price forecasts as crude trades near three-year high |
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| 2021-09-28 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
What if Inflation Is Here to Stay? |
Are price increases transitory? Some of the factors driving them certainly aren’t. |
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| 2021-09-28 11:45:00 |
Markets |
For iBuyers, the Price Is Right |
Some frustrated home buyers blame automated home flippers for the tough market, but those iBuyers also play a helpful role |
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| 2021-09-28 11:09:00 |
Economy |
Home-Price Growth Hit Record in July |
Case-Shiller index rose 19.7%, the fourth consecutive month of record price appreciation, but the market could be starting to cool |
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| 2021-09-28 10:54:00 |
China |
China Releases Two U.S. Citizens Blocked From Leaving Since 2018 |
Exit from China of Victor Liu and Cynthia Liu coincided with U.S. deal that freed Huawei executive |
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| 2021-09-28 10:31:00 |
Tech |
13 Ideas to Create the Spookiest High-Tech Haunted House This Halloween |
One-up your neighbors’ yard displays with these 13 pro ideas—from haunting trick mirrors to motorized ‘flying’ ghosts. Plus a jack o’lantern that outshines them all. |
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| 2021-09-28 10:17:00 |
U.S. |
New York Prepares for Healthcare Disruptions as Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect |
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was ready to dispatch the National Guard for any healthcare-staff shortages |
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| 2021-09-28 09:17:00 |
Markets |
Facebook, Ford, Acceleron Pharma: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Tech stocks that are sensitive to interest rates fell ahead of the bell; Energy stocks got a boost from rising oil prices |
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| 2021-09-28 08:31:00 |
Markets |
OPEC Predicts a Winner in Global Energy Transition: OPEC |
Group predicts the Middle East will ship 57% of the world’s crude exports by 2045 |
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| 2021-09-28 08:13:00 |
World |
With Germany Sidelined, EU Must Wait on Big Challenges |
A lack of clarity about the next government means urgent decisions from economic policy to defense are on ice |
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| 2021-09-28 08:00:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
Startup Aims to Help Landlords Reward Reliable Tenants |
Watson Living, which has raised a seed round, is one of several startups offering rent-rewards programs |
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| 2021-09-28 05:39:00 |
World |
Behind Israel’s Swift Rollout of Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters |
By getting early access to Pfizer’s vaccine, Israeli scientists had more and earlier data than their counterparts elsewhere—and were willing to act on it |
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| 2021-09-28 05:34:00 |
Markets |
Bank Mergers Are On Track to Hit Their Highest Level Since the Financial Crisis |
Deals totaling more than $54 billion have been announced this year, up from about $17 billion at this time last year |
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| 2021-09-28 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Big Tech Companies Amass Property Holdings During Covid-19 Pandemic |
Google, Amazon and Facebook acquire offices and retail space, helping prop up commercial real-estate markets |
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| 2021-09-27 22:12:00 |
World |
North Korea Fires Short-Range Missile Off Its East Coast, South Korea Says |
Last weapons test occurred earlier this month, when North Korea fired two ballistic missiles |
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| 2021-09-27 21:00:00 |
Economy |
East Asia’s Economies Face Slowing Growth and Rising Inequality, World Bank Warns |
As the Delta variant hits Asia, the bank expects the gap between the region and the West to widen |
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| 2021-09-27 19:00:00 |
Business |
Ford Fortifies EV Bet With Four New Factories in Tennessee and Kentucky |
Combined $11.4 billion investment with SK Innovation aims to accelerate electric push, create 11,000 new jobs |
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| 2021-09-27 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Lose-Lose Week |
Failure to pass his agenda could sink his presidency—but so could passing it. |
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| 2021-09-27 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Aukus Is the Indo-Pacific Pact of the Future |
Imagine if Japan, India, Taiwan and the bloc swap tech and coordinate defense. |
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| 2021-09-27 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s New Spending Whopper |
From trillions to zero in a Beltway minute. |
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| 2021-09-27 17:34:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Halt Instagram Kids Project Amid Pressure From Lawmakers, Parents Groups |
Move follows concerns about the photo-sharing platform’s effects on young people’s mental health |
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| 2021-09-27 17:11:00 |
Economy |
Fed Official Lael Brainard Says Labor Market, Inflation Can Return to Pre-Pandemic Equilibrium |
Fed governor plays down concerns that pandemic has permanently reduced the availability of workers |
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| 2021-09-27 16:56:00 |
Deals |
Activist Hedge Fund Starboard Has Big Stake in Huntsman |
Starboard holds a more-than-8% stake in the chemicals producer |
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| 2021-09-27 16:41:00 |
CMO Today |
New York Mets Embark on Branding Effort to Build Cred and Win Young Fans |
Mets owner Steven Cohen is entrusting Range Media Partners with raising the team’s profile to a young, diverse audience. Still in development, the effort could feature live comedy, new design and special events |
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| 2021-09-27 16:31:00 |
Economy |
Fed Chief Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is Elevated but Likely to Moderate |
The Federal Reserve chairman is set to testify before Congress with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday |
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| 2021-09-27 15:06:00 |
Business |
China Power Outages Pose New Threat to Supplies of Chips and Other Goods |
Coal shortages and efforts to control energy consumption are making it harder for Chinese factories to operate |
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| 2021-09-27 14:54:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Guru Pleads Guilty to Advising North Korea on Blockchain Technology |
Virgil Griffith was charged with conspiring to violate a federal law prohibiting U.S. citizens from exporting technology to the communist country |
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| 2021-09-27 14:33:00 |
Markets |
Commodity Boom Is Too Much of a Good Thing for Many Traders |
Rising prices require traders to borrow more money. For smaller players, that funding has been hard to come by. |
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| 2021-09-27 13:44:00 |
Life & Work |
Eames…Sneakers? Why Fashion Is Obsessed With Furniture |
Sales of furniture-inspired T-shirts and shoes are suddenly surging, yet not all design fans can get behind the trend. |
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| 2021-09-27 12:39:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Economic Fantasy World |
He seems to think that if you pay for something it doesn’t cost anything. Hold on to your wallet. |
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| 2021-09-27 12:28:00 |
World |
Meet Olaf Scholz, the German Best Placed to Succeed Angela Merkel |
He is the first leading politician in the country’s postwar history to need support for three parties to build a stable majority in parliament |
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| 2021-09-27 12:18:00 |
World |
Beijing Claims Victory Over Huawei Executive’s Return |
Chinese media play down release of two Canadian citizens that came minutes after Meng Wanzhou boarded her flight home |
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| 2021-09-27 12:05:00 |
Business |
The Pandemic Prompts More Companies to Offer Paid Sick Time and Leave—but Millions of Workers Still Don’t Get It |
While many large companies have improved their offerings, low-wage, part-time and hourly workers still lack the benefits |
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| 2021-09-27 10:34:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Rise Sharply Despite Supply Constraints |
Orders up 1.8% in August but manufacturers still face shortages of parts and labor |
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| 2021-09-27 09:40:00 |
World |
Panic Buying in U.K. Creates Shortages at Gas Stations |
British government keeps soldiers on standby to deliver fuel supplies if necessary |
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| 2021-09-27 09:33:00 |
Business |
The Pandemic’s Toll on Women’s Careers |
Executives from McKinsey and Lean In talk about their new comprehensive study, and what it reveals about the demands placed on many women over the past year and a half |
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| 2021-09-27 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Democracy Is at Risk, but Both Parties Can Do Something to Protect It |
Doubts about election integrity are like a deadly virus moving through the body politic. Senators have an opportunity to stop it, but will they? |
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| 2021-09-27 07:45:00 |
World |
Germany’s Election Gives Two Smaller Parties Outsize Influence |
Center-left party narrowly defeats Merkel’s conservatives, but the next government will depend on environmentalists and a pro-business group |
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| 2021-09-27 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Curb Trading From China After Beijing’s Warning |
Huobi Global said it stopped allowing new customers in mainland China to register accounts |
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| 2021-09-27 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Spotify Kicks Off Campaign to Win More Advertisers |
The audiostreaming company wants to appeal to new advertisers and publishers in a new campaign titled “All Ears on You” |
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| 2021-09-27 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Some CFOs Say Higher Corporate Taxes Could Lead to Lower Investments |
House Democrats are proposing to raise the U.S. corporate tax rate to 26.5% from 21% |
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| 2021-09-27 03:30:00 |
World |
Kim Yo Jong: What We Know About Kim Jong Un’s Sister and Her Role in North Korea |
Star power of dictator’s sister has risen after appearances at 2018 Winter Olympics, two nuclear summits and as a signatory in state media |
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| 2021-09-26 19:24:00 |
Deals |
Gores Guggenheim SPAC Nears Deal to Combine With Polestar |
Deal would value electric-vehicle maker at $21 billion, sources say |
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| 2021-09-26 17:18:00 |
Opinion |
Blinken Blindsides an Ally in Guatemala |
Are Democrats nursing a grudge against Attorney General Porras? |
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| 2021-09-26 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Consumer Spending, Inflation, Manufacturing |
A Commerce Department report is expected to show a rise in U.S. consumer spending for August |
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| 2021-09-26 10:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S.-EU Trade Summit in Pittsburgh Aims to Deepen Economic Ties |
Trade and technology summit is intended to expand a vast and deep partnership that is lately under stress |
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| 2021-09-26 09:00:00 |
Economy |
Debt-Limit Standoff Could Force Fed to Revisit Emergency Playbook |
Meeting transcripts shed light on central bank’s contingency planning for worst-case scenarios |
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| 2021-09-26 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Logistics Operators Raise Pay, Enlist Robots to Meet Holiday Demand |
Competition for warehouse labor is fierce as e-commerce volumes surge and companies pull out all the stops on recruiting |
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| 2021-09-25 16:55:00 |
Politics |
U.S., Russia Should Deepen Military Communications, Mark Milley Says |
Top general, criticized over calls to China, says expanded contact with Russia could head off misunderstandings |
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| 2021-09-25 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
What the Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Says About Us |
A medieval codex in an unknown language has long attracted sleuths, scholars and conspiracists. It’s right at home in the world of the Internet. |
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| 2021-09-25 12:00:00 |
Tech |
For Self-Driving Cars, the Hot New Technology Is… Radar |
Companies are improving and adapting the century-old technology to help vehicles operate more safely with less human involvement. |
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| 2021-09-25 09:00:00 |
World |
Mexican Government Seeks Arrest of Top Scientists in Funding Dispute |
Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to jail 31 scientists on charges of organized crime and money laundering |
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| 2021-09-25 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s iOS 15 Has a Fall-Prevention Feature Everyone Should Use |
An update for iPhone’s iOS 15 determines your walking steadiness and offers insight into your risk of a fall—but it’s what you do with the information that’s important |
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| 2021-09-24 14:05:00 |
Logistics Report |
Port of Los Angeles Stops Short of 24-Hour Operations, Unlike Long Beach |
Gateway’s director says truckers, other operators must first ramp up their overnight, weekend work as inbound containers swamp U.S. supply chains |
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| 2021-09-24 13:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Ryder Cup on Course With Tech Overhaul |
‘Nobody would ever think there was this much technology in golf,’ says the PGA of America’s tech chief |
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| 2021-09-24 12:59:00 |
Life & Work |
6 Fall Getaways For Art Lovers, According to Art World Insiders |
Plus an extraordinary immersive museum in Japan well worth the wait |
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| 2021-09-24 11:42:00 |
Life & Work |
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe: A Hybrid That Comes Up Short |
Jeep Wrangler’s first plug-in hybrid for the U.S. market complicates the driving experience in pursuit of regulatory credits and buyer incentives. And for most drivers, writes Dan Neil, it will get poor fuel economy. |
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| 2021-09-24 09:31:00 |
Life & Work |
Some Species Are Changing Along With the Climate |
Warmer conditions have prompted animals and plants to adopt new habits and evolve new traits: Squid are shrinking, lizards are growing bigger toes and trees are migrating |
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| 2021-09-24 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
7 Old-School Interior Design Trends That ‘Grandmillennials’ Are Revitalizing |
From allover pattern to framed botanicals, the décor ideas that designers who love ‘granny chic’ are bringing down from the attic |
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| 2021-09-24 07:00:00 |
Business |
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ New CEO: Being a Female Leader Is a Huge Asset |
Lauren Hobart, the retailer’s first nonfamily CEO, talks about her ‘people first’ approach |
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| 2021-09-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Retirement Savers Love the Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy. It Might Not Last. |
With Congress looking to rein in Roth conversions, the tax-saving option could go away |
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| 2021-09-23 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
Will Americans Blame Biden or Just Feel Sorry for Him? |
New polling data suggest an excuse for poor performance. |
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| 2021-09-23 17:11:00 |
CIO Journal |
Library of Congress Taps New CIO to Continue Revamp |
Judith Conklin, previously the deputy CIO, takes the helm as the world’s largest library works to digitize its assets |
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| 2021-09-23 15:11:00 |
Life & Work |
How Shapewear—Like Spanx and Skims—Went From Underwear to High Fashion |
And yes, Kim Kardashian West wore $72 Skims leggings under her Met Gala Balenciaga look this month |
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| 2021-09-23 13:48:00 |
Life & Work |
The Best Coffee Beans to Buy—in More Ways Than One |
Sustainability matters at least as much to many coffee drinkers as the flavor and the quality of the roast. These options aim to satisfy both connoisseurs and the conscientious. |
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| 2021-09-23 11:48:00 |
Economy |
U.S. and European Economies Slowed by Delta Variant, Supply Chain Bottlenecks |
Manufacturing and services businesses in both the U.S. and Eurozone reported slower growth in activity this month, more so in Europe. |
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| 2021-09-23 10:51:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Jobless Claims Hover Near Pandemic Low |
Claims rose to a seasonally adjusted 351,000 last week as demand for workers limits layoffs |
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| 2021-09-23 09:55:00 |
Life & Work |
Community Colleges Are an Agile New Player in Job Training |
Millions of Americans rely on the traditionally low-profile institutions for fast, skills-focused education that pays off in the labor market. |
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| 2021-09-23 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials See ‘Transitory’ Inflation Lasting Quite a While |
The outlook from central-bank policy makers is speeding up plans to raise interest rates |
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| 2021-09-22 19:02:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Unvaccinated President Goes Into Quarantine After Return From New York |
A member of Jair Bolsonaro’s delegation to U.N. General Assembly tested positive for Covid-19 virus |
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| 2021-09-22 16:53:00 |
World |
Islamic State Attacks in Eastern Afghanistan Challenge Taliban Rule |
The strikes killed at least five people in Nangarhar province on Wednesday, and followed deadly weekend strikes on Taliban patrols |
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| 2021-09-22 15:37:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Score the Best Luxury Hotel Deals: 5 Expert Tips |
We asked industry insiders for the best advice on getting a discount at premium hotels |
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| 2021-09-22 15:00:00 |
Business |
Should Noncompete Clauses for Executives Be Legal? |
Proponents say they reduce the risk that intellectual property will be expropriated. Opponents say they stifle innovation. The two sides square off. |
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| 2021-09-22 13:00:00 |
Business |
One Secret to a Longer Life: Don’t Become CEO in an Embattled Industry |
A study finds that chief executives who face unusual stress have reduced life expectancies (and appear to look older, as well) |
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| 2021-09-22 12:00:00 |
Life & Work |
More Than Ready for a European Vacation? Feast on Three Countries in Three Days |
The Istrian Peninsula—divided among Italy, Slovenia and Croatia—hosts an intriguing mishmash of cultures in its picturesque small towns. One efficient biking and hiking trail passes through a particularly scenic section of the region in just 75 miles. |
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| 2021-09-22 10:12:00 |
Economy |
Evergrande’s Struggles Reflect China’s Efforts to Rein in Multiyear Debt Boom |
The productivity benefits of less debt could be undermined by Beijing’s expanded control of business sector |
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| 2021-09-22 09:53:00 |
Real Estate |
The Best House Plant Accessories—Chosen by a Pro Stylist |
As the weather cools and gardeners focus on interior greenery, Miami interior designer Travis London picks the standout planters, pots and watering can from four big design retailers |
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| 2021-09-21 15:26:00 |
Life & Work |
This Is Better Than Butter—Whether You’re Cooking Steaks or Roasting Vegetables |
Ghee is pure butterfat and culinary gold. Its nutty flavor and high smoke point make it super versatile as well as delicious. |
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| 2021-09-21 14:44:00 |
World |
Canadians Back Justin Trudeau, With Reservations |
Liberals fall short of parliamentary majority in an election where voters weren’t enamored with their options |
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| 2021-09-21 13:45:00 |
Real Estate |
Meet Your New Interior Designer: Your Phone |
Many retailers—selling furniture, rugs, luxury stoves—have digital tools that let you customize a product or ‘drop’ it into a photo of your room. |
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| 2021-09-21 13:07:00 |
Tech |
Apple Is Working on iPhone Features to Help Detect Depression, Cognitive Decline |
Company is working with UCLA, Biogen to see if sensitive data like facial expressions, typing metrics could signal mental-health concerns |
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| 2021-09-21 12:31:00 |
Tech |
iPhone 13 Review: From Mini to Pro Max, It’s All About the Battery and Cameras |
Apple’s latest iPhones deliver in battery life, but some promised camera and video improvements fall short |
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| 2021-09-21 09:43:00 |
World |
Canada’s Justin Trudeau Headed for Victory but No Majority |
Incumbent’s bid for stronger mandate set to fall short forcing Liberal Party to rely on other parties to implement its agenda |
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| 2021-09-20 15:22:00 |
World |
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero Found Guilty and Sentenced to 25 Years for Terrorism-Related Charges |
Paul Rusesabagina, a U.S. resident who saved hundreds of lives during the country’s 1994 genocide, described the trial as politically motivated |
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| 2021-09-20 14:11:00 |
World |
Canada-U.S. Border: Everything You Need to Know About Reopening, Travel |
Canada is allowing entry to fully vaccinated tourists from the U.S. and other countries; U.S. restrictions remain |
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| 2021-09-20 12:29:00 |
World |
India to Resume Covid-19 Vaccine Exports to Developing Nations |
India, a major supplier of shots to poorer countries, banned exports of doses last spring following a devastating surge at home |
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| 2021-09-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
When to Buy Now, Pay Later, and When to Just Pay Now |
For those who choose to pay in installments, make sure to read the fine print |
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| 2021-09-17 15:45:00 |
Life & Work |
‘Succession’ Season 3 Means Shiv’s Power Pants Are Back |
Shiv Roy’s high-waisted trousers aren’t just chic and flattering—they’re a wide-legged assertion of authority. Ahead of the HBO show’s October return, how to emulate the character’s style. |
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| 2021-09-17 10:53:00 |
Real Estate |
How TV Set Designers Use Decor to Say What a Script Doesn’t |
The creators of a luxurious home office on the set of ‘Hacks’ decode its knickknacks, furniture and art to reveal how they all help tell a character’s story |
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| 2021-09-16 16:09:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Are ‘Love Island’ Contestants So Tan? One Writer’s Journey to Figure It Out |
With the help of two Season 7 competitors, low-maintenance Bostonian Todd Plummer spent one week grooming like a reality dating-show star. Here’s what happened. |
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| 2021-09-16 12:03:00 |
Life & Work |
‘The White Lotus’ in Venice? TV Insiders on Where Season 2 Should Unfold |
HBO’s summer sensation, filmed in Maui, will be set in a new location when it airs again. We asked the plugged-in screenwriters behind ‘The Baby-Sitters Club,’ ‘Beckett’ and other shows to pick the ideal place. |
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| 2021-09-15 14:30:00 |
Life & Work |
This Instant Pot Taco Recipe Inspired by ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Makes the Best TV Dinner |
An unsettling episode provides the jumping-off point, but this warming, meaty birria delivers nothing but comfort. Simple to make, it’s ideal for enjoying in front of the TV. |
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| 2021-09-15 13:26:00 |
World |
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Shifts Dominic Raab Aside in Cabinet Reorganization |
Move of the country’s top diplomat follows recriminations over Afghan evacuation; Liz Truss to step into role |
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| 2021-09-13 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Work in the Covid-19 Era: What the Numbers Say About Vaccine Mandates, Quitting and More |
Job frustrations, work-safety worries, delayed office reopenings—this isn’t the post-pandemic season we were hoping for |
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| 2021-09-10 09:23:00 |
Markets |
How to Prepare Your Finances Before Quitting Your Job |
The ‘Great Resignation’ is on. Here’s what to do about your finances before embarking on the slowdown you’ve been craving. |
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| 2021-09-06 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Becoming a Morning Person Doesn’t Have to Be Hard |
Sleep and productivity experts weigh in on how to get your morning mojo back; ‘Whatever you do, don’t log on to your work email’ |
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| 2021-09-05 17:25:00 |
World |
Military Faction Stages Coup in Mineral-Rich Guinea |
Putsch comes amid deepening instability across West Africa |
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| 2021-09-01 09:20:00 |
World |
Taliban Takeover Threatens to Raise India-Pakistan Tensions |
The two countries have long supported opposing sides in Afghanistan and accused each other of using it to support terrorists |
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| 2021-08-31 19:49:00 |
CFO Journal |
Sprouts Farmers Market Names New CFO |
Lawrence Molloy is a board member at the supermarket chain and previously served as interim finance chief |
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| 2021-08-31 19:44:00 |
U.S. |
Texas GOP Lawmakers Send Voting Bill to Governor’s Desk |
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said he plans to sign into law new election restrictions, overcoming Democratic opposition |
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| 2021-08-31 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
New York and Michigan Are Still Stonewalling on Nursing Home Deaths |
Agencies in both states continue to be parsimonious with official data on pandemic-related fatalities. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
A Dishonest Afghanistan Accounting |
Biden spins a tragedy for U.S. interests into an antiwar victory. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:42:00 |
Business |
Hurricane Ida’s Power Outages Hamper Efforts to Restore Cellphone Service |
Regulators say about half of cellphone towers in New Orleans remained offline nearly 48 hours after storm’s landfall |
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| 2021-08-31 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats’ Defense-Cut Test |
After Afghanistan, Congress’s spending choices loom larger. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
A Retreat on Racial Preferences |
The Justice Department declines to appeal a ruling against the USDA’s discriminatory farm policy. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
President ‘Perception’ |
Sometimes survival requires more than public relations. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:37:00 |
Politics |
White House to Unveil Steps Aimed at Easing Housing Supply Shortage |
Moves are designed to encourage construction of homes for renters and first-time buyers |
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| 2021-08-31 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Europe’s Latest Inflation Surprise |
Maybe it’s time for a global response to a global problem. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
The Long Night of Hurricane Ida |
Powerful storms can prompt reflection on what is important. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
Tesla and the Metaverse |
The self-driving car is taking a long time to arrive. Virtual reality may get here first. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Doing the Honorable Thing Divides the GOP |
Some Trumpians are balking at our moral duty to save Afghans who helped the U.S. |
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| 2021-08-31 18:05:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Family Firm’ Review: Data-Driven Parenting |
Moms and dads still make decisions based on anecdotes, experience and instinct when they need to be more deliberate and businesslike. |
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| 2021-08-31 17:40:00 |
Markets |
Time to Switch Tracks Again in Canadian Rail Battle |
Kansas City Southern’s shareholders are headed for an almost ideal outcome of a monthslong bidding war |
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| 2021-08-31 17:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal |
President argues pullout was the right decision, cites ‘ending an era of major military operations to remake other countries’ |
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| 2021-08-31 17:25:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Say PC Shipments Are Delayed by Months |
Corporate tech chiefs adjust PC purchasing strategies as waiting periods extend from weeks to months amid semiconductor shortage |
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| 2021-08-31 17:23:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Future of Work’ Review: I Robot, You Unemployed |
A three-part series on PBS looks at the way technology is shaping our jobs. |
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| 2021-08-31 17:22:00 |
National Security |
Afghan Interpreter Who Helped Rescue Biden in 2008 Left Behind After U.S. Exit |
Mohammed, stranded in Afghanistan and hiding from the Taliban, makes a White House appeal: ‘Don’t forget me here.’ |
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| 2021-08-31 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
No, Trump Didn’t Force Biden’s Withdrawal |
The Taliban violated the Doha agreement, so the U.S. could have stayed. |
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| 2021-08-31 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Imagine a Future Without Sex |
Reproductive technology may lead us to realize too late that being human is better than playing God. |
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| 2021-08-31 17:15:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Bitchin: The Sound and Fury of Rick James’ Review: Reveling in Excess |
Sacha Jenkins’s documentary about the funk rocker includes the wild stories of his life, but also argues for James’s broader cultural impact. |
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| 2021-08-31 17:14:00 |
Business |
Canadian National Voting Trust for Kansas City Southern Deal Denied by Regulator |
Surface Transportation Board says Canadian National hasn’t demonstrated that use of voting trust would be consistent with public interest |
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| 2021-08-31 17:01:00 |
Business |
Southwest Pilots Sue Airline, Claiming Lack of Bargaining in Covid-19 Response |
Labor unions have criticized the carrier during this summer’s travel rebound |
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| 2021-08-31 16:16:00 |
Business |
Americans Are Stocking Up on Toilet Paper Again |
P&G has increased production, and some retailers say orders are being limited as demand surges |
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| 2021-08-31 16:12:00 |
Economy |
Social Security Costs Expected to Exceed Total Income in 2021 as Covid-19 Takes Financial Toll |
Trustees say hit from pandemic was less than feared; trust fund is now expected to be depleted in 2034 unless Congress shores up program |
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| 2021-08-31 15:33:00 |
Life & Work |
Mike Richards Fired as ‘Jeopardy!’ Executive Producer |
Departure comes less than two weeks after Mr. Richards stepped down as host of long-running game show |
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| 2021-08-31 15:27:00 |
Politics |
Treasury Department Seeks Public Input on Insurance Companies’ Climate-Risk Data |
Move is part of a Biden administration effort to assess economic impact of natural disasters |
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| 2021-08-31 15:16:00 |
World |
China’s Videogame Limits Signal Move to Regulate Private Lives, Shape Next Generation |
Measures target celebrity fandom, so-called “sissy pants” culture, and for-profit education |
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| 2021-08-31 15:03:00 |
U.S. |
‘Martinsville Seven’ Granted Posthumous Pardons 70 Years After Executions |
Virginia governor says sentences for the Black men, handed down by all-white juries, were racially biased |
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| 2021-08-31 15:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
New York Times’ Wirecutter Product-Review Site Moves Behind Paywall |
Site will be available for $5 every four weeks or as part of a Times premium bundle |
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| 2021-08-31 14:51:00 |
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Bank of Mexico Raises 2021 Growth Forecast to 6.2% |
Forecast for growth in 2022 maintained at 3% |
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| 2021-08-31 14:39:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Appeals Court Revives Madoff Lawsuits Alleging Banks Knew ‘Suspicious Facts’ |
An appellate court said the trustee cleaning up after Madoff’s Ponzi scheme need only show that banks and other investors knew of “suspicious facts” to maintain lawsuits against them |
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| 2021-08-31 14:16:00 |
Real Estate |
How a Cluttered Townhouse Became a Soothing Oasis Thanks to Interior Design |
Design pro Mike Rupp turned a Manhattan house packed with decades of collecting and chaotic decorating into a quietly distinctive home. His secret weapon? Pale blue. |
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| 2021-08-31 14:15:00 |
World |
Europe’s Tourist Hotspots Stay Open to Americans, for Now |
Many European countries haven’t tightened entry rules for U.S. visitors despite an EU recommendation to curb nonessential travel |
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| 2021-08-31 13:16:00 |
Tech |
Google Delays Voluntary Return-To-Office Until Jan. 10 |
Alphabet unit is latest large company to extend work-from-home protocols amid rising Covid-19 infections |
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| 2021-08-31 13:12:00 |
Tech |
The Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke—Whatever Your Budget |
As the wildfires rage on, acrid smoke is seeping into many Americans’ homes. To purify and de-haze your interior air, consider these options, from powerful-but-affordable to hospital-grade. |
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| 2021-08-31 12:45:00 |
Opinion |
Afghan Journalists Need U.S. Help |
Joe Biden pledged to support press freedom, but so far he hasn’t followed through on his promises. |
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| 2021-08-31 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
Masks Turn Democrats in Favor of School Choice |
A poll finds 82% favor private alternatives when public districts don’t mandate face coverings. |
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| 2021-08-31 12:16:00 |
Markets |
Investors Searching for Yield Pump Up Sales of Risky Company Debt |
Issuance of new collateralized loan obligations set a 10-year record in August |
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| 2021-08-31 12:01:00 |
World |
Europe Hits Covid-19 Milestone With 70% of Adults Vaccinated |
WHO has warned the continent’s pace of vaccinations now appears to be faltering |
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| 2021-08-31 11:39:00 |
Opinion |
An Afghan Family’s Attempt to Get to Safety |
My relatives have been threatened by the Taliban and turned away from the Kabul airport. Some were killed in the blast. |
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| 2021-08-31 11:38:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and the Old Antitrust Enforcement Trap |
Only governments can create sustainable monopolies. |
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| 2021-08-31 11:36:00 |
Opinion |
Medicare Advantage Savings Come at a Cost |
The restrictions make it difficult to secure proper and prompt treatment. |
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| 2021-08-31 10:54:00 |
Markets |
Gov. Kathy Hochul Picks Adrienne Harris to Lead New York’s Top Financial Regulator |
Obama administration veteran was nominated to lead Department of Financial Services, which oversees insurance companies and state-chartered banks |
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| 2021-08-31 10:27:00 |
Markets |
Firms Estimate Hurricane Ida Could Cause Over $15 Billion in Insured Losses |
Hundreds of thousands of homes are seen as at risk from the storm |
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| 2021-08-31 10:23:00 |
U.S. |
Gavin Newsom’s California Recall: What to Know About the Governor’s September Election |
Polls show Democrat with narrow lead in state Joe Biden won nearly two-to-one |
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| 2021-08-31 09:54:00 |
Life & Work |
Wide Pants Vs. Skinny Pants: What Kind of Man Are You? |
When it comes to jeans and trousers, a lot of men passionately fall into one of these camps. We explore both styles’ merits—and propose some happy-medium options. |
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| 2021-08-31 09:28:00 |
Markets |
Sneaker Maker Allbirds Files for IPO |
Sustainable shoe brand plans to list on the Nasdaq |
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| 2021-08-31 09:23:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Rose to Record in June |
Case-Shiller index rises 18.6% as robust demand continues to outpace number of homes on the market |
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| 2021-08-31 09:13:00 |
U.S. |
Hurricane Ida Leaves Residents Without Power Amid Punishing Heat |
Louisiana schools closed, hospitals operating on generators with power outages expected to last weeks |
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| 2021-08-31 09:05:00 |
World |
India’s Economy Is Healing but Battered by Covid-19 Waves |
GDP grew 20.1% in latest quarter from a year earlier, when nationwide lockdown led to deep recession |
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| 2021-08-31 09:00:00 |
Finance |
Fidelity Is Going on a Hiring Spree |
Move to meet investing demand will boost company’s workforce to more than 60,000, up at least 22% from last year |
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| 2021-08-31 09:00:00 |
Experience Report |
IDEO’s Chief Marketing Officer on the Future of the Design Industry |
Detria Williamson, who took on the role this spring, talks about making design—and IDEO’S workforce—more inclusive |
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| 2021-08-31 08:53:00 |
World |
Taliban Celebrate U.S. Exit From Afghanistan, Vow to Enforce Islamic Rule |
Group’s leaders inspect Kabul airport, stage mock funerals for U.S. and NATO |
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| 2021-08-31 08:38:00 |
Economy |
Eurozone Inflation Hits Decade High as Bottlenecks Bite |
Jump in inflation will test the European Central Bank’s readiness to let the economy run hot |
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| 2021-08-31 08:19:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Says Construction of Some Projects Has Stalled, Warns of Possible Default |
Cash-strapped real-estate developer posts 29% drop in profit for first half of this year |
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| 2021-08-31 08:16:00 |
Life & Work |
Need to Get from New York to Boston Fast? Hop on a Seaplane. |
A speedy—and highly scenic—new way to travel from New York City to Boston is also one of the oldest: the storied seaplane |
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| 2021-08-31 08:07:00 |
Markets |
China’s July Jitters Become a Summer Slump |
First read on August data suggests China’s economy slowed further, particularly in services but also in the previously strong manufacturing sector |
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| 2021-08-31 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Refugee Organizations Race to Prepare for Influx of Afghans |
The groups have cut budgets and staff in recent years but are now being flooded with offers of support from companies and volunteers |
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| 2021-08-31 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Senior Housing Industry Faces Higher Costs as It Plays Lead Role in Vaccine Mandates |
Operators are under pressure from the Biden administration and prospective tenants and their families to get employees vaccinated |
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| 2021-08-31 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Cleveland Clinic’s London Move Raises Concerns About U.K. Oversupply |
Private-hospital revenue has fallen as Covid-19 restrictions have limited patients from Asia, the Mideast and other places |
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| 2021-08-31 07:02:00 |
Markets |
This Is the Space Race You Are Looking For |
Stock investors have gained access to a new crop of space-related companies that offer more grounded opportunities than higher-profile cosmic tourism ventures |
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| 2021-08-31 07:00:00 |
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AT&T Pushes 5G Upgrades to Help Business Customers Cut Emissions |
Faster wireless and Internet of Things will help U.S. companies slash 1 gigaton of emissions by 2035, AT&T says |
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| 2021-08-31 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to S&P 500 Notching Fresh Record |
Technology stocks are poised to lead indexes higher again after the S&P 500 clinched its 53rd record close of the year |
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| 2021-08-31 06:06:00 |
Business |
Prosus Makes $4.7 Billion Bet on Online Payments in India |
BillDesk acquisition comes after pandemic fueled rapid growth in digital retail transactions |
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| 2021-08-31 05:48:00 |
Tech |
Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments |
South Korea will require the companies to allow competing payment systems, threatening their 30% cut of most in-app digital sales |
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| 2021-08-31 05:35:00 |
Markets |
Hotel Stocks Are Improving, but Risks Persist |
Share prices of hotel REITs remain cheap relative to other property sectors even as business turns up from early in the pandemic |
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| 2021-08-31 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Where to Stash Your Down Payment if You Didn’t Buy a House This Year |
A guide for would-be buyers who are putting off the hunt for their dream home and considering how to gauge risk, evaluate time horizons and cope with low yields |
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| 2021-08-31 05:30:00 |
World |
U.S.’s Pledge to Fight Terrorists in Afghanistan Will Be Harder Without Boots on the Ground |
Biden promises ‘over-the-horizon’ surveillance and attacks; officials say U.S. has lost many key assets for tracking violent militants |
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| 2021-08-31 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
House Rents Pop Up as New Investors Pile In |
Sharp rise partly reflects increasing demand from people who can’t afford to buy homes, pandemic-driven newcomers |
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| 2021-08-31 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Members Exchange Urges Regulators to Allow Half-Penny Stock Prices |
MEMX says its proposal would lower costs for investors by reducing bid-ask spreads |
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| 2021-08-31 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Jury Selection Begins in Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes’s Trial |
U.S. prosecutors and the onetime Silicon Valley star’s lawyers are scrutinizing a pool of nearly 200 to find 17 jurors |
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| 2021-08-31 05:30:00 |
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Regulators Tighten Scrutiny of Data Breach Disclosures by Companies |
Errors and misleading statements in disclosures are leading to fines |
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| 2021-08-31 03:35:00 |
Markets |
China’s New Curbs Aren’t Game Over for Tencent, Netease |
The companies have relatively low revenue exposure to young gamers. The main worry is that there is still no real visibility on when or if the overall crackdown will end. |
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| 2021-08-31 01:13:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Delta Variant Pummels China’s Services Sector |
August reading of official nonmanufacturing PMI marks first time the measure has dropped into contractionary territory since February 2020 |
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| 2021-08-30 22:23:00 |
World |
What Is Islamic State Khorasan Province of Afghanistan? |
The group has conducted a string of deadly attacks, primarily targeting members of Afghanistan’s Shiite Hazara minority. Here’s what you need to know. |
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| 2021-08-30 20:35:00 |
Business |
Entergy Says 2,000 Miles of High-Voltage Lines Knocked Out by Hurricane Ida |
Winds downed a swath of the power system in Louisiana and Mississippi; it will take time to fully repair, utility executive says |
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| 2021-08-30 20:11:00 |
U.S. |
Oil Industry Surveys Damage After Hurricane Ida Slams Louisiana |
The storm disrupted fuel supplies, and the speed of the recovery will depend on how long it takes for refineries to come online amid flooding and power outages |
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| 2021-08-30 19:53:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Stock Drops After SEC Chairman Warns on Payment for Order Flow |
Shares of the retail brokerage fell nearly 7% after Gary Gensler signaled he was open to banning the practice |
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| 2021-08-30 19:41:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Hate Crimes Rose in 2020 With Jumps in Racially Motivated Incidents |
Bias-driven attacks against Asian, Black and white people fueled overall increase, FBI data show, as episodes targeting Jews and Muslims fell |
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| 2021-08-30 18:55:00 |
Markets |
Zoom’s Stock Should Stay on Mute |
Despite constant contact over the last year and a half, Zoom and its investors are on the outs |
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| 2021-08-30 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Covid Civil-Rights Mask |
The Department of Education elbows into another cultural battle. |
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| 2021-08-30 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Hurricane Ida’s Climate Resilience Lesson |
Spending to protect against extreme weather beats green boondoggles. |
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| 2021-08-30 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Last Flight From Kabul |
A day that will live in infamy as thousands are left behind. |
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| 2021-08-30 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie Sanders Runs Out of Billionaires |
Spending plans: $4.5 trillion. Billionaire net worth: $4.4 trillion. |
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| 2021-08-30 18:30:00 |
U.S. |
Education Department to Investigate Five States That Ban Mask Mandates in Schools |
U.S. education secretary says bans may violate the civil rights of students with disabilities; states could face financial sanctions |
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| 2021-08-30 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden Bets on Cynicism |
Great presidents appeal to the better angels of our nature. Not this one. |
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| 2021-08-30 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Afghan Best-Case Scenario |
The president’s party may squeak through 2022, but America’s enemies won’t let him go so easily. |
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| 2021-08-30 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Public Colleges Reach Across State Lines for a Tuition Windfall |
The ‘student swap’ creates a vicious circle that drives up higher-education costs and worsens the debt crisis. |
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| 2021-08-30 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Jim Webb on Kabul |
‘We should look at the calamitous blunderings in Afghanistan as an opportunity to demand a true turning point.’ |
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| 2021-08-30 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Vainglory Brings Abject Humiliation in Afghanistan |
‘America is back,’ the president said in February, promising to ‘live . . . by the power of our example.’ |
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| 2021-08-30 18:22:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Blue Age’ Review: Dragging Anchor |
The U.S. Navy’s dominance brought order to the oceans and fostered global trade. How much longer will that continue? |
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| 2021-08-30 18:22:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Sanctions Brokerages Over Email Break-Ins |
The enforcement actions are the latest in a push by regulators to get brokerages and money managers to better protect their clients’ personal information |
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| 2021-08-30 18:18:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Booster Shots Get Support From Expert Panel |
The panel, which advises the CDC, says health-care workers and nursing-home residents should get the extra doses first |
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| 2021-08-30 17:55:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Asked to Intervene on Texas Six-Week Abortion Ban |
State’s so-called fetal-heartbeat law is set to go into effect this week |
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| 2021-08-30 17:45:00 |
Markets |
Support.com Stock More Than Triples in a Week, in a Squeeze Play |
Retail traders have helped push the technical-support company’s stock up more than 1,500% in 2021 |
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| 2021-08-30 17:38:00 |
World |
Fearing Taliban, Afghan Translator Sought Help From Marine Pal |
Bomb detonated at Kabul airport as Obaidullah Amin neared checkpoint, family in tow, guided by texts from Americans |
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| 2021-08-30 17:19:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Kinds of Love’ by Renee Rosnes Review: Finding the Beat of the Pandemic |
The jazz pianist’s new album was conceived during the Covid-19 lockdown, when she was stuck at home instead of touring globally. |
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| 2021-08-30 17:01:00 |
World |
Last U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan After Nearly 20 Years |
Historic airlift concludes with a departure, as American forces fly out a day before their formal deadline |
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| 2021-08-30 17:00:00 |
Tech |
Zoom Hits $1 Billion in Quarterly Revenue |
Company raises full-year guidance, reports more than half a million customers with more than 10 employees |
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| 2021-08-30 16:35:00 |
Life & Work |
EU’s New Travel Recommendation For Americans: What You Need to Know |
American travelers with plans to visit Europe this fall may have to reconsider or reschedule their plans after latest guidance |
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| 2021-08-30 15:47:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Software Developer Veritran Secures Growth Investment From Trivest |
Deal values the Buenos Aires-based fintech software provider at $225 million |
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| 2021-08-30 15:19:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Donda’ by Kanye West Review: Begging for Brevity |
Features from big names can’t save the superstar’s garrulous new album. |
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| 2021-08-30 15:10:00 |
Markets |
How Mixing Hurricanes With Low Rates Impacts Insurers |
Reinsurers may be limited in how much they can use pricing to protect themselves from losses |
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| 2021-08-30 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
People Biden Didn’t Forget |
The President takes care of a key constituency. |
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| 2021-08-30 13:59:00 |
Opinion |
Russia and China Eye a Retreating U.S. |
Beijing will push for more sway in Pakistan; Moscow will try in Central Asia’s former Soviet republics. |
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| 2021-08-30 13:58:00 |
Opinion |
Trudeau Suddenly Faces a Real Challenge |
He thought a new election would yield a majority. Now the Conservatives lead. |
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| 2021-08-30 13:24:00 |
CFO Journal |
Willis Towers Watson Names New CFO as It Rebuilds Leadership Team |
The insurance broker is working to outline its strategy after its merger with Aon fell apart |
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| 2021-08-30 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
These Millennials Are Dumping Their Jobs to Plot New Careers |
With several years in the workforce and some savings, some young professionals take an early career break to reassess and chart a different path |
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| 2021-08-30 11:57:00 |
Opinion |
Reaching the End of the Line in Afghanistan |
Were America’s losses in vain? |
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| 2021-08-30 11:56:00 |
Opinion |
The Debt Ceiling Provides a Moment of Truth |
We are doomed if we permit Congress to fudge the math without ever confessing, and to spend without ever being held to account. |
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| 2021-08-30 11:53:00 |
Opinion |
What Proponents of Legal Marijuana Forget to Mention |
There exists clear medical evidence of the harms of increasing access to weed. |
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| 2021-08-30 11:44:00 |
World |
EU Recommends Halting Nonessential Travel From the U.S. Over Covid-19 |
In decision, EU says member states can continue allowing in vaccinated travelers if they choose to |
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| 2021-08-30 10:55:00 |
Business |
Chinese Tech Giant Meituan Logs Another Loss Despite Sales Jump |
Under pressure amid crackdown, CEO says ‘fine-tuning’ of business will be long-term positive |
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| 2021-08-30 10:55:00 |
CFO Journal |
Cloudera to Appoint New CFO After Buyout Deal |
KKR and CD&R have agreed to take Cloudera private in a $5.3 billion deal |
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| 2021-08-30 10:50:00 |
Politics |
New Afghanistan Worry Same as Old Afghanistan Worry |
Taliban likely want to keep out Islamic State, but it’s unclear if they’re able to |
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| 2021-08-30 09:35:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Disney Held Unsuccessful Mediation Talks With Alleged Sexual-Assault Victims |
Claims surfaced in lawsuit last week against former top producer Michael Corn, who denies the allegations; ABC is also a defendant |
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| 2021-08-30 09:10:00 |
World |
Haiti Earthquake Turned Baptism Celebration Into Tragedy |
Towns like Les Anglais are still largely cut off, and survivors sleep on the streets awaiting aid |
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| 2021-08-30 08:56:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Apparent Plutonium Moves Boost Nuclear Program, Invite U.S. Attention |
Suspected activity at Yongbyon appears to be aimed at elevating the country as a U.S. priority, while increasing Pyongyang’s weapons pile |
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| 2021-08-30 08:22:00 |
Tech |
Covid-19 Surge in Asia Threatens Manufacture of Ceramic Bits in iPhones and PlayStations |
Top maker of tiny critical component shuts factory for week, highlighting role of the ‘rice’ of electronics |
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| 2021-08-30 08:16:00 |
World |
China Limits Videogames to Three Hours a Week for Young People |
New regulation will ban minors from playing videogames entirely between Monday and Thursday |
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| 2021-08-30 08:03:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Stock Rally Passes by Some Previous Winners |
A number of exchange-traded funds that benefited from the early-year surge in meme stocks have since backed away |
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| 2021-08-30 08:00:00 |
Tech |
How the ‘Right to Repair’ Might Save Your Gadgets—and Save You Money |
New legislation aims to provide more options for fixing our broken gadgets. A journey to fix two MacBooks illustrates the repair restrictions put in place by Apple and other big tech companies. |
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| 2021-08-30 07:59:00 |
Markets |
China’s Electric-Vehicle Ambitions Are No Pipe Dream |
Chinese EV makers are starting to compete on technology and product design. Foreign competitors need to watch their backs. |
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| 2021-08-30 07:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Krispy Kreme Focuses on Reducing Debt, Delivering Fresher Doughnuts |
The company went public again in July after it bought out franchisees |
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| 2021-08-30 07:00:00 |
Business |
Unfinished Tractors, Pickup Trucks Pile Up as Components Run Short |
Supply-chain problems cause order backlogs, cutting into sales volumes for companies like Cleveland-Cliffs, Honeywell and Illinois Tool Works |
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| 2021-08-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Home Flipping Becomes Virtual Reality |
IBuyer investors must ask whether scalability and sustainability are mutually exclusive—and, if so, which is more important |
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| 2021-08-30 06:04:00 |
World |
Afghan Militants Fire Rockets at Kabul Airport as U.S. Nears Withdrawal |
U.S. counter-rocket defenses are deployed to intercept the assault |
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| 2021-08-30 06:03:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Pause After S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records |
Oil prices edged down after a rally last week ahead of Hurricane Ida |
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| 2021-08-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Direct Listings Have Paid Off for Investors So Far |
Warby Parker and other tech companies show direct listings are here to stay as such stocks have been a solid bet |
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| 2021-08-30 05:30:00 |
World |
Uzbekistan Warns U.S. That Afghan Pilots and Their Families Can’t Stay |
An Afghan pilot’s U.S. relatives seek help, as U.S.-trained airmen are caught in a diplomatic tussle |
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| 2021-08-30 05:30:00 |
Business |
United Jets With Engines in Denver Incident May Not Fly Until Next Year |
Federal regulators are weighing additional safeguards for some of the airline’s Boeing 777s after a February engine incident over Colorado |
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| 2021-08-30 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Climate Change to Be Treated as Public-Health Issue |
New federal office is likely to face pushback over actions that target health industry |
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| 2021-08-30 05:28:00 |
World |
Yemen Victims Push for War Crimes Investigation |
Petition to the International Criminal Court aims to uncover abuses in the bloody civil war as the U.S. attempts to exit the conflict |
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| 2021-08-30 04:10:00 |
Markets |
Aluminum Notches Decade Highs on Soaring Demand, Snarled Supplies |
Buyers in the U.S. and Europe struggle to get their hands on the metal thanks to container shortages and shipping delays |
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| 2021-08-29 19:12:00 |
Health |
Catalent to Buy Supplement Maker Bettera Holdings for $1 Billion |
Deal would add high-growth gummy vitamins and supplements to the contract drug manufacturer’s portfolio |
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| 2021-08-29 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Powell Takes a Victory Lap |
The Fed chairman says everything the White House wants to hear. |
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| 2021-08-29 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Best of America |
The 13 men and women who died in Kabul were on a rescue mission. |
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| 2021-08-29 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Clean Power Plan’ Returns |
The Democratic budget bill will be loaded with major policy changes. |
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| 2021-08-29 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Assault on Seattle’s Police |
A federal monitor lists the damage from the progressive purge. |
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| 2021-08-29 18:06:00 |
Finance |
Baxter Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Hill-Rom for About $10 Billion |
Takeover could value medical-equipment maker Hill-Rom at around $150 a share |
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| 2021-08-29 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Keep the ‘Pineapple Express’ Rolling |
How to rescue more Afghans after Biden’s deadline expires. |
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| 2021-08-29 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
You Are Living in the Golden Age of Stupidity |
The convergence of many seemingly unrelated elements has produced an explosion of brainlessness |
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| 2021-08-29 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
A Lesson From a Howler Monkey |
When my four sons act out, I ask if they remember a violent rainforest episode. |
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| 2021-08-29 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Dollars for Duds in Latin America |
A new round of IMF assistance rewards bad policy and criminal governments. |
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| 2021-08-29 17:59:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Baby, Unplugged’ Review: Back to School, Back to Screens |
Are educational apps really going to improve a child’s academic skills or, with their busy images and graphics, are they closer to a videogame? |
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| 2021-08-29 16:52:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Vows to Stay Committed to Afghanistan as Presence Fades |
Final exit raises prospect that thousands of Afghans who worked alongside American forces, diplomats and aid groups could be left behind |
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| 2021-08-29 16:52:00 |
World |
North Korea Appears to Have Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor |
Inspectors cite evidence of resumed operations at the plutonium-producing plant, which had been shut down since 2018 |
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| 2021-08-29 16:49:00 |
World |
EU Set to Recommend Halting Nonessential Travel From the U.S. |
The European Union action is in response to the increase in U.S. coronavirus cases |
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| 2021-08-29 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factory Activity, Trade and Employment |
The U.S. unemployment rate is expected to hit the lowest level since the pandemic started |
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| 2021-08-29 13:55:00 |
Politics |
Remains of Service Members Slain in Kabul Arrive Back in U.S. |
Biden, families of those killed in Afghanistan bombing participate in transfer ritual at Dover Air Force Base |
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| 2021-08-29 13:32:00 |
Opinion |
President Biden Failed U.S. Troops in Kabul |
‘The buck stops with me,’ he said, before blaming everyone else. |
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| 2021-08-29 13:31:00 |
Opinion |
Medicare Advantage Shows the Path Forward |
The savings spill over into traditional Medicare and even into the nonelderly, commercially insured market. |
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| 2021-08-29 13:31:00 |
Opinion |
Arguing Won’t Win the Vaccine Argument |
The more you oppose someone, the more that person will dig in to her position. |
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| 2021-08-29 13:23:00 |
Politics |
Americans Back Afghanistan Withdrawal, Lament Chaotic Exit |
Many are grappling with how much to hold President Biden responsible for the bloodshed as U.S. troops end a 20-year occupation |
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| 2021-08-29 13:17:00 |
Opinion |
How the Census Misleads on Race |
A new ‘diversity index’ and a subtle change in a question have resulted in an undercount of whites. |
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| 2021-08-29 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
Beefed-Up Sanctions Could Limit the Damage in Afghanistan |
The Taliban’s control of the government will significantly increase their wealth and influence. |
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| 2021-08-29 13:06:00 |
U.S. |
New Life and Work Choices Revitalize Exurbs, Bringing New Strains |
Lower costs and the ability to do jobs remotely draw throngs from cities and close-in suburbs, in particular to the southeast |
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| 2021-08-29 12:35:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Bad-Debt Manager Huarong Confirms $16 Billion Annual Loss |
Firm says it has learned a harsh lesson after taking huge writedowns |
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| 2021-08-29 12:11:00 |
Business |
High Pay for Covid-19 Nurses Leads to Shortages at Some Hospitals |
Some hospitals pay signing bonuses of up to $40,000; ‘We’re desperate for nurses’ |
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| 2021-08-29 11:05:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Demand Shows Resilience as Fed Signals Bond-Buying Pullback |
Bond investors are encouraged by latest comments from Fed chief Jerome Powell on inflation, interest rates |
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| 2021-08-29 11:00:00 |
World |
Soaring Canada Real Estate Prices Draw Campaign Pledges to Build Homes |
As a national election approaches, polling indicates housing affordability has emerged as one of the top voter concerns |
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| 2021-08-29 11:00:00 |
Politics |
TV Sitcom Writers Are Thrust Into Afghans’ Plight |
Staff members on ‘United States of Al’ scramble to aid relatives and friends trying to escape chaos at Kabul airport |
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| 2021-08-29 10:18:00 |
Business |
GM’s Chevy Bolt Recall Casts Shadow Over EV Push |
The $1.8 billion recall, among GM’s costliest ever, underscores the difficulty, expense of fixing defective electric-vehicle batteries |
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| 2021-08-29 10:03:00 |
Economy |
Charging Drivers for Road Use Is Popular With Economists, Less So With Drivers |
Congestion fees represent ‘a triumph of economics,’ but implementing new pricing programs is harder |
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| 2021-08-29 10:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Classic Volkswagen That Rules the Anchorage Car Scene |
Bill Crawford’s 1960 VW Karmann Ghia convertible has been turning heads in Alaska for nearly 40 years |
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| 2021-08-29 08:00:00 |
Business |
CVS Wants to Be Your Therapist, Too |
Pharmacy chain joins Walgreens and Walmart in expanding in-person counseling at or near stores, as more people seek mental-health services |
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| 2021-08-29 07:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Surge in Malaysia Threatens to Prolong Global Chip Shortage |
Southeast Asia country is cited as auto makers cut production, highlighting little-known but critical link in semiconductor supply chain |
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| 2021-08-29 07:00:00 |
Markets |
China Curbs Steel Output, but Familiar Economic Pressures Test Its Mettle |
A sharp two-month drop in production has tanked global-iron ore prices and burnished China’s climate credentials |
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| 2021-08-29 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Stock Market Turns Cautious as ‘Defensive’ Shares Surge |
Utilities and healthcare are among the S&P 500’s top-performing groups this quarter |
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| 2021-08-29 05:30:00 |
Business |
How the Biggest Companies Have Fared During the Covid-19 Pandemic |
More than three-quarters of the S&P 500 have reported higher revenue than in 2019, but a fifth remain below those levels |
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| 2021-08-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Faces New Challenge Spelling Out Employment Goals |
Covid-19 pandemic has complicated the Fed’s task of determining when the economy is at ‘maximum employment’ and when to raise interest rates |
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| 2021-08-28 18:47:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Used a Special Hellfire Missile in Afghanistan Airstrike on Islamic State |
A secret weapon until recently, the missile employs blades instead of explosives, officials say, to limit damage |
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| 2021-08-28 12:38:00 |
Tech |
Elizabeth Holmes Might Claim Abusive Relationship in Theranos Fraud Trial |
Biotech startup founder alleges decadelong controlling relationship with former partner in court filings; he denies abuse |
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| 2021-08-28 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
What Makes Us Love the Pain of Hot Peppers? |
Eating spicy chilies has the effect of a self-induced chemical attack. The evolutionary puzzle is figuring out why we do it. |
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| 2021-08-28 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Theranos Didn’t Stop the Search for the Next Healthcare Star |
Investors still hold entrepreneurs to higher standards, but the taint has faded. ‘It’s a short half-life.’ |
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| 2021-08-28 11:41:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s App Store Class-Action Settlement: What Does It Mean for Developers? |
The tech company has faced criticism for years over alleged anticompetitive practices in connection with the App Store |
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| 2021-08-28 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Common Prosperity: Decoding China’s New Populism |
Investors are realizing that President Xi Jinping’s rhetoric on inequality is far more than just empty sloganeering |
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| 2021-08-28 09:45:00 |
World |
U.S. Begins Final Stages of Afghan Withdrawal After Drone Strike on Islamic State |
Kabul was on high alert for further possible terrorist attacks |
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| 2021-08-28 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Get the Kids to School Is the Latest Pandemic Headache |
Tech can solve the carpool scheduling problem, but safety questions loom as Covid-19 cases surge |
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| 2021-08-28 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Deal With Stress in Your Life: Embrace It |
When frustration, anxiety and fear start to cloud the mind, psychologists recommend an approach called acceptance that helps people deal clearheadedly with tough situations |
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| 2021-08-28 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
How Often Should You Shower? Celebrities Ignite a Ferocious Debate |
Hollywood types including Jake Gyllenhaal, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Dax Shepard take a lax approach to hygiene, stoking a contentious uproar on how often one should bathe. It mirrors a similar discord in the medical community, and among everyday people. |
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| 2021-08-28 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960’ Review: Before His Career Popped |
An exhibition vividly portrays the artist’s formation without suggesting success was foreordained |
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| 2021-08-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
Concert Plans Change as Covid-19 Concerns Persist |
Florida Georgia Line and Nine Inch Nails cancel tours, while Eagles and Maroon 5 press on with vaccine push |
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| 2021-08-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Cardano’s Ada Is the Latest Cryptocurrency to Surge. Here’s What You Need to Know. |
Named after mathematician Ada Lovelace, ada is now the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization |
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| 2021-08-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Firms Want Fed Payment Systems Access—and Banks Are Resisting |
Efforts by the new breed of financial entities, if successful, could create more competition for traditional banks |
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| 2021-08-27 19:52:00 |
Business |
Airlines, Federal Officials Seek to Smooth Arrivals for Afghan Refugees |
U.S. carriers raised concerns about logjams in processing that kept refugees stuck on arriving planes for hours |
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| 2021-08-27 19:03:00 |
U.S. |
Families Mourn Service Members Killed in Kabul Airport Bombing |
U.S. military personnel killed in terrorist attack remembered for their commitment and bravery |
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| 2021-08-27 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
Justice Kavanaugh Replies to Mr. Biden |
A 6-3 Supreme Court tosses the President’s lawless eviction ban. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
Who Abandoned Bagram Air Base? |
Biden says the military, but the military says he gave them little choice. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Covid Origin Muddle |
The intel community’s firmest judgment is that China covered up. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Coming Climate Commission |
FERC, a powerful energy agency, will soon flip to Democratic control.. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:35:00 |
U.S. |
Renters Prepare for Eviction After Supreme Court Ruling |
Just a fraction of $47 billion in federal aid meant to help tenants and landlords has been distributed |
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| 2021-08-27 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The Rescuers |
America’s president may abandon our friends but many Americans won’t. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:28:00 |
Tech |
Affirm Shares Soar on Amazon Partnership |
Amazon is testing Affirm’s buy-now, pay-later payment option with some customers |
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| 2021-08-27 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Our War Is the Enemy’s Battle |
Leaving Afghanistan and slinking back across the ocean won’t make us safe. More 9/11-style plots are inevitable. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Threatened by ISIS, the Afghan Taliban May Crack Up |
Without ideological purity, the group won’t be able to hold together. With it, they won’t be able to govern. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
Let a Biden Reappraisal Include Antitrust |
If any good comes from the administration’s debacles, our oldest president will put aside childish things. |
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| 2021-08-27 18:07:00 |
U.S. |
Robert F. Kennedy’s Assassin Recommended for Parole |
The decision was a major victory for 77-year-old Sirhan Sirhan, though the decision must still be approved by the California governor |
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| 2021-08-27 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Will Amazon Have a Ring of Elegance? |
It’d be swell if the online giant brought back the soft chimes of department stores’ golden age. |
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| 2021-08-27 17:33:00 |
Economy |
Powell Says Fed Could Start Scaling Back Stimulus This Year |
Fed chairman signals central bank could begin to taper bond purchases in coming months and still expects inflation surge to prove temporary |
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| 2021-08-27 17:16:00 |
Books & Arts |
Charting a Course With Assurance |
Willem van de Velde the Younger’s ‘Ships in a Stormy Sea’ captures the exhilaration of piloting a boat under sail through surging waters. |
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| 2021-08-27 16:52:00 |
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Range of Fed Officials Say Time for Bond-Buying Taper Is Near |
Vice chairman, governor and three regional Fed bank chiefs say stimulus should start winding down |
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| 2021-08-27 16:49:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Post Declines After Jerome Powell’s Remarks |
Fed chairman indicated possible reduction in bond purchases |
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| 2021-08-27 16:39:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Spy Agencies Unable to Pinpoint Source of Covid-19, Classified Report Shows |
Summary of report says virus wasn’t developed as biological weapon—and says Chinese officials didn’t know about it in advance |
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| 2021-08-27 15:24:00 |
Markets |
SEC Launches Review of Online Strategies Used by Brokers, Advisers |
Wall Street watchdog’s request for public comment may presage new rules for brokers such as Robinhood |
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| 2021-08-27 15:20:00 |
Politics |
Biden Is Advised Another Attack in Kabul Is Likely |
President’s advisers take steps to protect U.S. troops on the ground at Kabul’s international airport |
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| 2021-08-27 14:46:00 |
Business |
ESPN Explores Sports-Betting Deal Worth at Least $3 Billion |
Sports-media giant has held talks to license its brand to sportsbooks including Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings |
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| 2021-08-27 14:34:00 |
Economy |
White House More Than Doubles Its Inflation Forecast in New Update |
Administration expects consumer prices to rise 4.8% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, and lifts projections for growth this year |
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| 2021-08-27 14:33:00 |
World |
Israel’s Bennett Presses Biden Over Iran Nuclear Deal |
New prime minister wants President Biden to back off effort to revive 2015 pact that was scuttled by Trump administration |
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| 2021-08-27 14:29:00 |
Opinion |
Responsibility for the Afghanistan Debacle |
Gen. Petraeus was an architect of a nation-building strategy that was doomed to fail. |
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| 2021-08-27 14:28:00 |
Opinion |
The Two-Job Con Is Wrong—and Hard to Pull Off |
What a sad and cynical commentary on the mutual trust and respect that should exist between employer and employee. |
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| 2021-08-27 14:26:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Longest War Wasn’t in Afghanistan |
The global war on terror isn’t ending, nor was it as long as the American Indian Wars. |
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| 2021-08-27 14:21:00 |
U.S. |
Florida Schools’ Covid-19 Mask Mandates Upheld by Judge |
Judge says Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority and allows school districts to require students to wear masks |
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| 2021-08-27 14:10:00 |
Business |
EV Company Rivian Files Confidentially for Public Listing |
Electric-vehicle startup backed by Amazon and Ford has raised $10.5 billion since 2019 |
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| 2021-08-27 14:01:00 |
Real Estate |
So Long, Traditional Lawn. The New Turf Trends—From Wildflowers to Fescue |
Conventional grass is costly, high-maintenance and increasingly out of style. If you want to devote at least part of your yard to popular alternatives—and cut down on lawn care—here’s a guide. |
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| 2021-08-27 13:54:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Forever War’ Hasn’t Ended |
Thursday’s attacks were a reminder that ‘the enemy always gets a vote.’ With the Afghanistan pullout, the long war against jihadists has become more daunting. |
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| 2021-08-27 13:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Federal Unemployment Bonus Holds the Recovery Back |
The Help Wanted signs came down in my town only when Arkansas opted out of the $300 supplement. |
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| 2021-08-27 13:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
Churchill and Roosevelt’s fateful meeting at sea, Vikings in America, Colm Tóibín imagines Thomas Mann’s secrets, Inspector Gamache returns and more. |
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| 2021-08-27 12:24:00 |
Markets |
Fed Keeps Options Open, but Not Too Open |
Despite uncertainties, investors should be prepared for firm commitment to tapering by November |
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| 2021-08-27 12:22:00 |
CFO Journal |
Walgreens Boots Hires New CFO for Its U.S. Business |
Division generates about 85% of the pharmacy chain’s revenue |
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| 2021-08-27 12:20:00 |
Markets |
Delta’s Itchy Flight Attendants Are Grounded |
A suit seeking damages for allegedly itchy uniforms fails to clear the runway |
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| 2021-08-27 11:47:00 |
Europe |
Europe Scrambles to Avoid Migrant-Crisis Rerun as Afghans Are Resettled |
Leaders are orchestrating a diplomatic push to keep most Afghan refugees in the region after the Taliban takeover |
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| 2021-08-27 11:38:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone’ Review: Voice of the Underground |
Nico’s beauty captivated admirers and directors. But her songs are best heard in the dark. |
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| 2021-08-27 11:22:00 |
Business |
Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Drug Beyond Reach for Many Patients |
Doctors say insurers’ reluctance to pay for the controversial medication, Aduhelm, results in patients being put on waiting lists |
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| 2021-08-27 11:14:00 |
World |
Danaher CEO’s Career Started With a Pool Hall Hustle |
George M. Sherman, who has died at age 80, oversaw rapid growth at a manufacturing conglomerate and was known for his high energy |
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| 2021-08-27 11:01:00 |
Markets |
The Lazy Investor’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done |
Your investment inertia could be costing you thousands of dollars. Here’s how to break out of it. |
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| 2021-08-27 10:55:00 |
Life & Work |
The Return of the Trustbusters |
A new generation of regulators inspired by Louis Brandeis hopes to overturn the light-touch approach to antitrust shaped by Robert Bork. |
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| 2021-08-27 10:50:00 |
U.S. |
A Fraction of Rental Assistance Has Reached the States With Eviction Moratorium Blocked |
Payments to renters rose modestly, Treasury Department says; Supreme Court overturned ban |
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| 2021-08-27 10:50:00 |
Business |
Peloton Says U.S. Government Has Subpoenaed Company |
Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department seeking information on reporting of product-related injuries |
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| 2021-08-27 10:23:00 |
Books & Arts |
Children’s Books: ‘The Last Cuentista’ Review |
In a new work of science fiction for young readers, a utopian collective wants to erase the past. |
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| 2021-08-27 09:58:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Magician’ Review: Colm Tóibín Conjures Thomas Mann |
The novels of Nobel laureate Thomas Mann were read world-wide and he became an outspoken foe of Nazism. Yet his inner self remains elusive. |
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| 2021-08-27 09:54:00 |
Books & Arts |
Revisiting Roosevelt and Churchill’s ‘Atlantic Charter’ |
Can the partnership born on a maritime U.S.-U.K. summit still protect democracy? |
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| 2021-08-27 09:38:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile CEO Apologizes for Data Security-Breach |
Carrier says it failed to protect customer data and has hired security experts to beef up defenses |
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| 2021-08-27 09:26:00 |
Life & Work |
Honest Communication in the Age of Ghosting |
It can be awkward to deliver a rejection, but job applicants and potential dates deserve the courtesy of certainty. |
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| 2021-08-27 09:17:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Shop for Meat (And Feel OK About It) |
Terms like ‘grass-fed’ and ‘pasture-raised’ sell a lot of steaks. But do you really know where your meat is coming from? Here, an explainer. |
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| 2021-08-27 09:07:00 |
World |
China Delays Approval of BioNTech Covid-19 Shot to Preserve Confidence in Chinese Vaccines |
Beijing is betting it can protect its people with Chinese shots, while also experimenting with its own mRNA vaccine |
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| 2021-08-27 09:00:00 |
Life & Work |
When Reuniting the Family Doesn’t Feel So Good: Surviving the Obligation Vacation |
Sibling rivalries, requests for home improvements and competing demands made summer breaks stressful for some |
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| 2021-08-27 08:35:00 |
World |
Afghan Crowds Return to Kabul Airport After Blasts as U.S. Forces Warn of Further Attacks |
At least 90 Afghans, 13 U.S. troops killed in suicide bombings blamed on ISIS-K, with the death toll expected to rise |
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| 2021-08-27 08:33:00 |
World |
As China-Taiwan Tensions Rise, Japan Begins Preparing for Possible Conflict |
Tokyo’s leaders are speaking up about risks over Taiwan and urging closer cooperation with the U.S. |
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| 2021-08-27 08:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Quarantine Rules Threaten Hong Kong’s Role as Finance Hub, Businesses Say |
Determined to keep cases near zero, city requires arrivals from about two dozen countries to isolate in a hotel for three weeks |
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| 2021-08-27 08:12:00 |
Markets |
The New Employer Benefit: Matching Emergency Savings |
Pandemic has highlighted need for employees to have money set aside for a rainy day |
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| 2021-08-27 08:04:00 |
Markets |
Peloton Back to No Pain, No Gain |
Downbeat forecast is unwelcome news, but cutting price on entry-level bike is the right move |
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| 2021-08-27 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
How the ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Succession Plan Went Sideways |
Sony executives thought they were in for a smooth transition from Alex Trebek—then everything fell apart |
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| 2021-08-27 07:03:00 |
Markets |
How to Make the Labor Shortage Work for You |
Staffing companies like Robert Half International will benefit from the economy’s thirst for workers |
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| 2021-08-27 07:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Draw Plan to Settle With Sex-Abuse Victims, Exit Bankruptcy. Here’s What We Know |
The youth group is pushing to exit chapter 11 this year |
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| 2021-08-27 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Peloton, Gap, VMware, Dell, HP: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Earnings reports from a group of technology companies disappointed investors |
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| 2021-08-27 05:43:00 |
Markets |
U.K. PLC Is on Sale, but Price Isn’t Everything |
American companies are vying to take over British ones such as Meggitt and Morrisons, but it doesn’t mean the post-Brexit valuation gap of London-listed stocks is about to close |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Business |
A Fledgling Natural-Gas Exporter Has Become a Meme Stock |
Charif Souki, a pioneer of America’s shale-gas shipping industry, is connecting with young, internet-savvy investors who have taken an interest in his fledgling company |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Firms Wary as Money-Market Rule Changes Studied After Covid-19 Run |
Asset managers support some proposals including one that reverses a change that followed the 2008-09 financial crisis |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Growth in U.S. Consumer Spending Likely to Slow |
Despite high household savings, the Delta variant and other factors are limiting the ability of companies to serve customers |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Republicans to USDA: Expand Farm Aid, Not Food Stamps |
Increase to food stamp benefits has been met with resistance from farm state conservatives |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Meme Lords Who Are Taking Over the C-Suite |
These company insiders—from GameStop’s Ryan Cohen to AMC’s Adam Aron—post outlandish tweets and have cult-like followings online |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Business |
Dow CEO Warns of Price Tag on Clean-Energy Plans |
Jim Fitterling says the chemical company supports net zero carbon targets, but warns against restrictions on natural-gas use |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Big Tech Wants You to Live in a Virtual World. Prepare for Real Problems. |
Facebook and other companies view the ‘metaverse’ as the next big thing, but user discretion is advised |
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| 2021-08-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Is Looking to Reddit for Investment Advice |
Deep-pocketed banks and hedge funds now take their cues from armies of Main Street traders |
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| 2021-08-27 04:49:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Powell Comments |
Investors await comments from Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell for clues on when it may start curtailing bond buying |
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| 2021-08-27 04:43:00 |
Health |
Researchers Ready Lab-Grown Covid-19 Delta Variant for Human Trials |
U.K. company is growing the highly contagious variant under tight lab controls for use in challenge studies |
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| 2021-08-27 03:17:00 |
IPOs |
China Plans to Ban U.S. IPOs for Data-Heavy Tech Firms |
China’s stock regulator plans to propose new rules that could thwart internet companies’ plans to list in the U.S. |
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| 2021-08-27 01:22:00 |
U.S. |
Texas House Passes Voting Bill |
The bill, which had been stymied by Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., to stop a quorum, was revived when three Democrats returned to the Capitol |
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| 2021-08-26 23:57:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Blocks New Eviction Moratorium |
The court sided with landlords against a moratorium the Biden administration imposed this month despite questions about its legality |
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| 2021-08-26 23:21:00 |
Tech |
Apple Set to Let App Developers Alert Users to Alternate Payment Methods |
Tech giant’s proposed settlement in class action marks partial concession over App Store criticisms |
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| 2021-08-26 21:20:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Lucy Worsley Royal Myths & Secrets: The Reformation’ Review: A Tudor Tutorial |
The latest installment of PBS’s wry history series offers surprising information about Henry VIII and his ilk |
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| 2021-08-26 21:19:00 |
Business |
Southwest to Cut Fall Flights Following Tough Summer |
Airline’s pilots and flight attendants have said they’re overworked and frustrated |
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| 2021-08-26 20:24:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Officer Said He Shot Ashli Babbitt as ‘Last Resort’ |
Lt. Michael Byrd, revealing his identity on national television, said he fired on woman after rioters smashed through doors of the Speaker’s Lobby on Jan. 6 and came closer to lawmakers |
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| 2021-08-26 20:00:00 |
Economy |
Fed Conference Agenda Points to Policy Challenges in ‘Uneven Economy’ |
Policy makers are set to gather virtually after the Delta variant scrapped plans for an in-person gathering in Jackson Hole |
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| 2021-08-26 19:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Kabul Airport Massacre |
Jihadists kill 13 Americans, more than died in Afghanistan in all of 2020. |
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| 2021-08-26 19:02:00 |
Opinion |
What Might Have Been at Tora Bora |
A missed opportunity to get bin Laden set the stage for 20 years of frustrating, painful war in Afghanistan. |
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| 2021-08-26 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
Anarchy in Portland |
Political leaders yawn as left and right battle with guns in the streets. |
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| 2021-08-26 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
Israel in Afghanistan’s Shadow |
The new PM lobbies Washington on Iran amid chaos in Kabul. |
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| 2021-08-26 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Arizona’s Great Tax Upheaval |
The state Supreme Court upholds a constitutional cap on spending. |
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| 2021-08-26 18:48:00 |
Business |
Peloton Slashes Price on Exercise Bike, Predicts Slowing Growth |
Exercise equipment maker drops price on lower-end bike by 20% |
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| 2021-08-26 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi’s Cannon Fodder |
Moderate Democrats again are forced to sacrifice to pass her legislative agenda. |
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| 2021-08-26 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Old-Fangled Words Are Wondrous, Methinks |
‘What are you, 95?’ my wife asked, leaving for the ‘beauty parlor.’ |
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| 2021-08-26 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Now It’s Everyone’s Dollar, and Everyone’s Problem |
Debate over who should lead the Fed will focus on regulation and politics. What about the currency? |
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| 2021-08-26 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Biden |
‘Democrats understand that those who would spread radical fundamentalism . . . are beyond the reach of reason.’ |
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| 2021-08-26 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Appeal of Giant Jesus Statues |
Even the nonreligious can find solace in these benevolent and welcoming figures. |
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| 2021-08-26 18:27:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘When Bad Thinking Happens to Good People’ Review: Let’s Be Reasonable |
To believe something without sufficient evidence is not only a mistake, it may be morally blameworthy. Can philosophy help? |
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| 2021-08-26 18:12:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Candyman’ Review: See It, See It, See It, See It, See It |
The ‘spiritual sequel’ to the ‘90s horror movie—directed by Nia DaCosta and written by her, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld—is a smart take on race, art and gentrification |
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| 2021-08-26 17:57:00 |
World |
What is ISIS-K? Islamic State Affiliate Group Suspected in the Kabul Airport Explosions |
The group has conducted a string of deadly attacks, primarily targeting members of Afghanistan’s Shiite Hazara minority. Here’s what you need to know. |
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| 2021-08-26 17:55:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Together’ Review: Locked Down, Riled Up |
James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan star as an unhappily married couple who have to learn to live with each other in the early days of the Covid-19 lockdown. |
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| 2021-08-26 17:54:00 |
Middle East |
Afghanistan Evacuation Effort Causes Bottleneck at Dulles Airport |
Pentagon strategy to use U.S. airlines to ease crowded conditions for Afghan refugees at overseas military bases is creating a new bottleneck in Washington |
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| 2021-08-26 17:53:00 |
Politics |
Biden Vows Retribution for Attacks in Kabul, Says ‘We Will Hunt You Down’ |
Deadly blasts killed U.S. servicemembers, Afghans |
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| 2021-08-26 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
‘Pass Over’ and ‘Boca’ Reviews: Of Lives Persecuted and Pampered |
A moralizing story about race relations and a look inside an upscale Florida retirement community. |
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| 2021-08-26 17:45:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Laëtitia’ Review: Brutal Crime, Swift Action, Deep Drama |
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, best known for ‘The Staircase,’ dramatizes the story of the murder of a young French woman and its tangled roots. |
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| 2021-08-26 17:45:00 |
Business |
Axel Springer to Acquire Politico |
Acquisition of news website adds to German publisher’s portfolio of U.S.-based media holdings |
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| 2021-08-26 17:25:00 |
World |
Kabul Airport Attack Kills 12 U.S. Service Members, at Least 90 Afghans |
Two explosions ripped through crowds seeking evacuation, followed by an assault by Islamic State gunmen |
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| 2021-08-26 17:20:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America Says Two Top Executives to Retire |
Chief Operating Officer Tom Montag and Vice Chairman Anne Finucane will remain in advisory roles |
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| 2021-08-26 17:05:00 |
Tech |
HP, Dell See Swelling Backlogs Amid Hot Demand And Supply Shortages |
‘We are selling everything that we build,’ says HP Chief Executive Enrique Lores |
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| 2021-08-26 16:59:00 |
World |
Kabul Airport Attack Roils Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts |
Explosions outside airport killed 12 Americans, the first killed in combat in Afghanistan since early 2020 |
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| 2021-08-26 16:42:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
J&J Injury Claimants Fail to Prevent Potential Talc Bankruptcy |
Delaware judge declines to keep J&J from being able to separate talc liabilities from its core assets |
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| 2021-08-26 16:17:00 |
Logistics Report |
Schneider National Looks to Charter a Path Around Shipping Bottlenecks |
The U.S. operator is using smaller general cargo ships to get goods and containers across logjammed Pacific trade lanes |
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| 2021-08-26 16:17:00 |
Media & Marketing |
ABC News President Calls for Independent Investigation of Sexual Assault Allegations |
A lawsuit by an ABC News staffer accused former ’Good Morning America’ producer Michael Corn of sexual assault; he denied the allegations |
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| 2021-08-26 16:11:00 |
Tech |
Want Noise-Cancelling Headphones Without the Bulk? Try These Earbud Versions |
Next-generation noise-cancelling earbuds use compact tech to ‘quiet’ cafes, gyms and home offices. Here, six notable options for all types of listeners—from gym rats to musical savants. |
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| 2021-08-26 15:27:00 |
World |
Kerry to Press China to Stop Financing Coal-Fired Energy Projects |
Biden’s climate envoy plans to push for a declaration during a trip next week, but Beijing doesn’t want to be seen as caving to Western pressure |
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| 2021-08-26 15:21:00 |
Life & Work |
2022 Genesis GV70: A Luxury SUV That’s Dressed to Kill |
The GV70’s swank and swagger make it a formidable adversary in the premium compact sport SUV market. |
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| 2021-08-26 15:13:00 |
Opinion |
The Swamp’s Favorite Tax Break |
Democrats plan trillions in tax hikes but guess who’s getting relief. |
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| 2021-08-26 14:02:00 |
Markets |
Salesforce.com Needs Pandemic Changes to Stick |
Cloud software giant has boosted margins in part by spending less on travel and events |
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| 2021-08-26 13:56:00 |
Life & Work |
Why We Ignore Friends to Look at Our Phones |
A behavioral economist answers questions on a new digital faux pas and the importance of learning by doing. |
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| 2021-08-26 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Taliban Demands and Biden Acquiesces |
Americans will pay for the president’s extraordinary fear of failure. |
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| 2021-08-26 13:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Customized Car Is Back |
In the 1970s, the wait for delivery was excruciatingly blissful. |
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| 2021-08-26 13:53:00 |
Opinion |
Who Gets Credit for the Reagan Boom? |
The 1981 tax reform was passed by a heavily Democratic House. But the party scorns it now. |
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| 2021-08-26 13:44:00 |
Markets |
It Doesn’t Pay to Bet Against Dollar General |
Investors should overlook the retailer’s unflattering near-term numbers and focus instead on its promising healthcare strategy |
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| 2021-08-26 13:37:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
U.K. Plans New Post-Brexit Privacy Rules to Ease Data Sharing |
Coming regulations would differ from the EU’s strict General Data Protection Regulation |
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| 2021-08-26 13:29:00 |
Business |
Business Groups Withdraw Suit Challenging Health-Price Transparency Rule |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Texas affiliate had filed to block parts of federal rule requiring insurers and employers disclose prices they pay for healthcare services and drugs |
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| 2021-08-26 13:27:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
More Companies Weigh Penalizing Employees Without Covid-19 Vaccinations |
After months of lobbying and encouragement, businesses are considering more forceful methods, like Delta’s benefit surcharge |
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| 2021-08-26 13:13:00 |
Life & Work |
The Ultimate Late Summer Vacation: This Lakeside Hotel in Vermont |
Craving an old-school getaway? Families have been flocking to Lake Champlain’s proudly untrendy Basin Harbor resort for generations. Plus: A brief guide to sightseeing around the lake’s eastern shore. |
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| 2021-08-26 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Let Lawyers Hunt for Covid’s Origin |
The report from the intelligence community is equivocal, but spies don’t have subpoena power. |
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| 2021-08-26 12:58:00 |
Opinion |
Afghans Developed a Taste for Freedom |
Even Taliban fighters have been seen gleefully riding bumper cars and working out in a Kabul gym. |
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| 2021-08-26 12:16:00 |
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Fed Officials Say Time for Tapering Is Nearing |
Remarks from James Bullard, Robert Kaplan and Esther George come ahead of Kansas City Fed’s annual research conference, held virtually this year |
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| 2021-08-26 12:13:00 |
Life & Work |
Swim Shirts Are Cool Now. We Tested Four of the UV-Blocking Tops |
Sunscreen can only do so much. New protective and sometimes stylish T-shirts block UV rays in and out of the water. Here, the triumphs and failings of some popular options. |
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| 2021-08-26 12:10:00 |
Markets |
The Regulators Are Coming After Sustainable Investing |
U.S. investigation into Deutsche Bank’s asset manager DWS is important first step in crackdown on ethical-investing claims |
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| 2021-08-26 12:02:00 |
Life & Work |
Biden’s Welcome Hypocrisy on Climate Policy |
The White House is encouraging oil production even as it warns of an existential crisis—giving it room to pursue needed practical solutions |
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| 2021-08-26 11:19:00 |
Tech |
The Fast, Lazy Way to Clean Your Teeth? ‘Whole Mouth’ Toothbrushes |
Unnervingly futuristic, these bulky, high-tech toothbrushes promise to scrub your choppers thoroughly in 20 seconds. We asked dentists and users—and tried them ourselves—to see whether they deliver. |
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| 2021-08-26 11:00:00 |
U.S. |
For Those Stressed Out by Covid-19, Hotel Spas Say They Have the Answer |
They are rolling out services that purport to cater to customers’ mental health and well-being. Anybody care for a Mindplace Manicure? |
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| 2021-08-26 11:00:00 |
World |
In Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan, Al Qaeda-Linked Haqqani Network Rises to Power |
Haqqani network’s new prominence undermines Taliban’s claims of severing terrorist ties |
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| 2021-08-26 09:58:00 |
World |
Kabul Airport Is Hit by Explosion |
Blast comes after warnings from Western governments that an attack was likely |
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| 2021-08-26 09:22:00 |
Business |
World’s Largest Chip Maker to Raise Prices, Threatening Costlier Electronics |
TSMC to increase prices of most advanced chips by roughly 10%; less advanced chips will cost about 20% more |
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| 2021-08-26 09:08:00 |
Markets |
Lordstown, Williams-Sonoma, Burlington: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Investors bought up shares of Williams-Sonoma after the retailer raised its dividend |
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| 2021-08-26 08:51:00 |
World |
Biden to Face Pressure on Iran Nuclear Deal in Meeting With Israel’s Bennett |
New prime minister to present alternative approach to Iran as part of attempts to reset relations with Washington |
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| 2021-08-26 08:50:00 |
U.S. |
Family of Taliban Hostage Mark Frerichs Urges Biden to Make Deal for His Freedom |
State Department says efforts to return Illinois-born civil engineer ongoing; Taliban have said they would trade for imprisoned drug lord |
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| 2021-08-26 08:33:00 |
Economy |
South Korea Raises Interest Rates, First Developed Economy in Asia to Do So During Pandemic |
Delta variant disrupts supply chains, but policy makers see rising household debt and inflation as bigger threats |
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| 2021-08-26 08:31:00 |
Fashion |
Behind the Curtain of Chanel’s Huge Couture Headquarters |
Le 19M is Chanel’s new haute couture clubhouse, designed by renegade French architect Rudy Ricciotti. |
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| 2021-08-26 08:16:00 |
Business |
British Airways Considers New Short-Haul Subsidiary Amid Pandemic Strain |
U.K. carrier is discussing putting its Gatwick flying operations into a new subsidiary that could reduce costs and compete better with discounters |
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| 2021-08-26 08:08:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Delta Infections Trigger Political Side Effects in Asia |
Voters are directing their dissatisfaction at leaders they believe responded too slowly to the variant’s spread |
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| 2021-08-26 08:04:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Names Former Icahn Executive as CEO |
Daniel Ninivaggi has joined the electric-truck startup as chief executive and a member of the board |
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| 2021-08-26 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Hawaii Wants Tourists to Postpone Their Trips, but Many Aren’t Yet |
With the governor urging travelers to wait as Covid-19 cases rise, would-be vacationers are weighing nonrefundable bookings and ethical quandaries |
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| 2021-08-26 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Investors Who Put Their Pennies in Coinbase Could Get Pinched |
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase remains richly valued at a time of rising regulatory threats |
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| 2021-08-26 07:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Finance Chiefs Squeezed by Ongoing Rise in Airfreight Costs |
Some retailers are paying up to ship goods by plane as they face production delays, strong consumer demand |
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| 2021-08-26 07:30:00 |
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Startup Pardes Biosciences Joins Hunt for Covid-19 Pill |
Company is competing with drugmakers including Pfizer, Shionogi to create an oral medicine that can be widely used outside the hospital |
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| 2021-08-26 07:25:00 |
Markets |
Deliveroo Is Still an Unappetizing Meal |
The takeout app’s shares are warming up after a rocky IPO, but profits look elusive as ever |
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| 2021-08-26 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Investors Can Clean Up With Steris |
The maker of sterilization equipment has strong cash flow and growth prospects |
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| 2021-08-26 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Leasing a Car to Avoid High Prices? Read This First |
Chip shortage and reduced inventory are new factors to consider in the old lease-or-finance equation |
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| 2021-08-26 06:56:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Property Giant Warns of Losses After Cutting Apartment Prices |
Shares of Evergrande, which were hovering near multiyear lows, tumbled more than 7% after profit warning |
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| 2021-08-26 06:51:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble Ahead of Economic Data |
S&P 500 futures point to a halt in the broad market index’s five-day rally |
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| 2021-08-26 06:45:00 |
Business |
Pfizer, BioNTech Expand Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Into Latin America |
Deal would allow Brazil’s Eurofarma to produce at least 100 million doses annually for distribution in the region |
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| 2021-08-26 06:19:00 |
Markets |
Potential Western Digital-Kioxia Deal Has Chip Investors Salivating |
Favorable market reaction across the industry shows how much appetite remains for consolidation in memory-chip business |
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| 2021-08-26 06:14:00 |
World |
Kamala Harris Tries to Improve Southeast Asia Ties as China Prods From Sidelines |
The vice president made pointed statements against Beijing; Chinese officials responding in kind |
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| 2021-08-26 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Oil Financier Goes Green and Hopes Its Clean-Energy Past Doesn’t Repeat |
Investors have given Riverstone more than $1 billion for blank-check firms to merge with renewable energy businesses |
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| 2021-08-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
Europeans Are Flying Again, Just as Americans Pull Back |
Capacity returns across Europe, as Delta variant takes a bite out of U.S., China domestic air travel |
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| 2021-08-26 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Likely Held Near Pandemic Low, Despite Delta Variant |
Economists say demand for labor remains strong, weathering the latest Covid-19 surge |
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| 2021-08-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
As Delta Variant Surges, So Does Demand for At-Home Covid-19 Tests |
The tests have been available for months but in recent weeks have been harder to find online and on pharmacy shelves |
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| 2021-08-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Delta Variant’s Spread Clouds Outlook for Emerging-Market Debt |
Investors have been demanding higher returns on bonds from Southeast Asian nations with relatively low vaccination rates |
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| 2021-08-26 05:30:00 |
National Security |
Humanitarian Efforts in Afghanistan Get OK From Treasury, Bypassing Sanctions on Taliban |
Aid groups want assurance they won’t be punished for providing food and other relief as crisis deepens |
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| 2021-08-26 04:34:00 |
Markets |
El Salvador Gets Ready for a Risky Bitcoin Experiment |
Impoverished nation is defying warnings against using volatile crypto asset as official currency alongside U.S. dollar |
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| 2021-08-26 03:33:00 |
Markets |
TikTok Rival’s Shares Tumble After CEO Says More Regulation Will Hurt Revenue |
Hong Kong-listed shares of Kuaishou fall 10% on Thursday |
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| 2021-08-25 23:11:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Hires Former Top Amazon Cloud Executive, Adding to Rivalry |
Charlie Bell was previously a senior vice president at Amazon and top lieutenant to CEO Andy Jassy |
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| 2021-08-25 21:00:00 |
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Bank of Korea Raises Rate After 15 Months at Record Low |
The bank’s decision to scale back policy support was largely viewed as aiming to curb surging household debt and cool red-hot property prices |
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| 2021-08-25 19:54:00 |
Politics |
Federal Judge in Michigan Sanctions Pro-Trump Attorneys Who Alleged Vote Fraud |
Ruling says Sidney Powell, L. Lin Wood and other attorneys abused judicial system |
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| 2021-08-25 19:47:00 |
CMO Today |
Dollar Shave Club Hires Neutrogena Executive Kerry Sullivan as CMO |
Brand acquired by Unilever in 2016 is navigating an expansion beyond the direct-to-consumer model amid a surge in online shopping and competition |
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| 2021-08-25 19:23:00 |
CIO Journal |
Cox Develops E-Commerce Platform to Give Used-Car Buyers a Clearer Picture of Costs |
An AI-based calculator gives customers a more precise view of costs at the beginning of the sales process, minimizing surprises at the end, according to Penske, a user of Cox’s platform |
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| 2021-08-25 19:21:00 |
Business |
ESPN Takes Rachel Nichols Off NBA Coverage, Cancels Her Show |
Change in reporter’s job comes a month after she complained about a colleague’s role at network |
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| 2021-08-25 18:52:00 |
U.S. |
Adult Film Star Ron Jeremy Indicted on More Than 30 Counts of Sexual Assault |
The charges, which date back to 1996, involve more than 21 women and girls |
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| 2021-08-25 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
IMF Funding for the Taliban? |
Yellen’s expanded SDRs could become cash for the jihadists. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Here Comes the New York Gerrymander |
The new Governor says she’ll help Democrats carve up the state. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Immigration Law Boomerang |
Don’t blame the Supreme Court for the mess at the border. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Coming Afghan Migration Crisis |
Europe understandably fears a refugee surge like the one from Syria. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Economists Explain the Taliban |
Strict behavioral rituals make religious groups effective at organizing collective action. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Afghanistan Won’t Be the Last Biden Crisis |
This debacle revealed grave structural weaknesses in his administration. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
What Are Joe Biden’s Fixed Principles? |
A crisis reveals a president with little introspection and even less penetration into the world’s problems. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Replace Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Now |
Republicans need to offer an alternative now to the U.S.’s national-security vacuum. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
My Grandfather’s Crimes Against Humanity |
A family memoir gets surprising reactions from Lithuanians, Russians and Jews. |
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| 2021-08-25 18:13:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Liberal States, Authoritarian Families’ Review: Susceptible Minds |
Reading Locke and Rousseau to determine how best to ensure that our children think for themselves—and not simply follow the crowd. |
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| 2021-08-25 17:53:00 |
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SEC Alleges Ponzi Scheme Posed as Private-Equity Fund |
John J. Woods and companies he controlled allegedly collected more than $110 million from investors |
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| 2021-08-25 17:52:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?’ by Big Red Machine Review: An Elegant Collaboration With Plenty of Friends |
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and the National’s Aaron Dessner team up once again on this new album, which features the single ‘Renegade’ and guests like Taylor Swift and Anaïs Mitchell. |
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| 2021-08-25 17:52:00 |
U.S. |
Militia Member Sentenced in Alleged Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer |
Ty Garbin received 6 years and 3 months after pleading guilty, agrees to testify against other defendants |
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| 2021-08-25 17:38:00 |
World |
Europe Braces for Immigration Surge as Afghans Flee Taliban |
Officials are seeking to avoid repeating the chaos, risks and political fallout from 2015, when Syria’s civil war drove a massive wave of asylum seekers |
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| 2021-08-25 17:20:00 |
Markets |
SEC’s Gensler Taps Wall Street Critic Barbara Roper as Senior Adviser |
Investor-protection advocate Roper has called for a more aggressive stance toward Wall Street |
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| 2021-08-25 17:18:00 |
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Treasury Yields Still Haven’t Priced In Fed’s Inflation Framework, Research Firm Says |
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| 2021-08-25 17:16:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Mario Giacomelli: Figure | Ground’ Review: He Transfigured the Mundane |
The photographer elevated his humble subjects—rural people, the countryside—to hallowed heights. |
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| 2021-08-25 17:13:00 |
Tech |
Salesforce Sales Jump on Pandemic-Fueled Demand for Cloud Services |
Business-software company projects record sales for current quarter with Slack on board |
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| 2021-08-25 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
RFK and the California Death Penalty |
Concerns about crime loom large in the Golden State’s recall election. |
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| 2021-08-25 17:04:00 |
Politics |
CIA, U.S. Troops Conduct Missions Outside Kabul Airport to Extract Americans, Afghan Allies |
Risky operations include helicopter lifts, ground troops as evacuation window closes |
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| 2021-08-25 16:55:00 |
U.S. |
Dylann Roof’s Death Sentence for Charleston Church Shooting Upheld |
Appeals court says crimes qualify Roof for harshest penalty |
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| 2021-08-25 16:54:00 |
Politics |
House Committee Makes Broad Request for Documents Related to Capitol Riot |
Select committee probing Jan. 6 attack seeks archived documents and communications from White House and wide array of federal agencies |
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| 2021-08-25 16:52:00 |
Health |
Biden Administration Likely to Approve Covid-19 Boosters at Six Months |
Pfizer, BioNTech have requested clearance for Covid-19 vaccine boosters that an official said could be administered six months after previous dose |
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| 2021-08-25 16:47:00 |
World |
Up to 1,500 American Civilians Still in Afghanistan as Clock Ticks |
U.S. forces need time to withdraw 5,400 troops and essential equipment, but Pentagon says it will continue evacuations as long as possible |
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| 2021-08-25 16:31:00 |
Finance |
Western Digital in Advanced Talks to Merge With Kioxia in $20 Billion-Plus Deal |
Stock deal could be finalized as early as the middle of September, according to people familiar with the matter |
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| 2021-08-25 16:23:00 |
Finance |
U.S. Authorities Probing Deutsche Bank’s DWS Over Sustainability Claims |
Investigation by Justice Department, SEC follow allegations from ex-sustainability chief that firm overstated efforts on environment, other issues |
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| 2021-08-25 16:05:00 |
Business |
Delta Air Lines to Impose $200 Monthly Charge on Unvaccinated Employees, Add Testing Requirements |
Airline will add charge for unvaccinated employees enrolled in healthcare plan |
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| 2021-08-25 15:35:00 |
Life & Work |
The Best Winery T-Shirts Say More Than You Might Think |
Sporting merch can be like a secret handshake among discerning wine drinkers. And you can learn a lot about a winery from the slogan and the thread count it selects. |
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| 2021-08-25 15:22:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.K. Accounting Watchdog Fines EY $3 Million Over Stagecoach Audit |
The Financial Reporting Council said the firm failed to collect sufficient evidence in a 2017 audit of the U.K. transportation firm, and also fined former EY Partner Mark Harvey $96,000 |
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| 2021-08-25 15:12:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Centrists and Progressives Wrestle Over Biden Agenda |
Party lawmakers brace for difficult negotiations this fall on details of their $3.5 trillion healthcare, education and climate plan |
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| 2021-08-25 14:31:00 |
Real Estate |
Electric-Car Charging Stations Give the Home Garage a Powerful Upgrade |
High-end homeowners are outfitting their garages with heavy-duty outlets, solar panels and battery walls |
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| 2021-08-25 14:23:00 |
World |
Iran’s Parliament Confirms Conservative as Top Diplomat |
New Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is expected to resume nuclear talks but restrain ties with the West |
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| 2021-08-25 13:46:00 |
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Swiss Re, Climeworks Strike 10-Year Carbon-Removal Deal |
Agreement comes as companies look for innovative ways to cut emissions |
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| 2021-08-25 13:44:00 |
U.S. |
Can Supersonic Flights Really Succeed? |
A supporter says we’re ready for a new leap in aviation. A critic says there won’t be enough passengers. |
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| 2021-08-25 13:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Danger of Racial Preferences in the Navy |
Merit becomes untenable in a system no longer defined by standards of individual achievement. |
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| 2021-08-25 13:21:00 |
Opinion |
How the Other Half Lives in—Government Jobs |
Private-sector workers don’t get the same lifetime promise of either employment or benefits. |
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| 2021-08-25 13:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Infrastructure Bill Won’t Juice Inflation |
One in three U.S. bridges needs repair or replacement, and most of the money will be spent after 2022. |
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| 2021-08-25 13:14:00 |
Markets |
TCW’s Bond-Investing Chief Tad Rivelle to Step Down |
Steve Kane and Bryan Whalen will take over as investment chief’s for the firm’s fixed-income division |
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| 2021-08-25 12:19:00 |
U.S. |
The Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket: How It Works |
Emergency appeals come with high stakes, but not oral arguments or full rulings |
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| 2021-08-25 12:18:00 |
Life & Work |
Leg of Lamb in Minutes: A Delicious Shortcut Recipe |
A quick sear gives butterflied leg of lamb a gorgeous deep-brown crust and a rosy-pink interior. Served over a summer-vegetable sauté, it’s a great dinner-party dish and an easy lift anytime. |
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| 2021-08-25 12:12:00 |
Opinion |
The Danger of Expanding Medicare |
It would strain the program’s finances and reduce the quality of care. |
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| 2021-08-25 12:11:00 |
Opinion |
A Way Out of Biden’s Afghan Trap |
The U.N. Security Council could authorize the U.S. and allies to enforce a safe zone for evacuations. |
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| 2021-08-25 12:01:00 |
Politics |
Reps. Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer Slip Into Kabul Airport Seeking Information on Afghan Evacuation Effort |
The Democratic and Republican lawmakers visited Afghanistan as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned against such trips |
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| 2021-08-25 11:21:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s Generosity Isn’t Cheap For Shareholders |
Investors are paying a big premium for shares of the free-trading pioneer, whose biggest growth is now coming from crypto |
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| 2021-08-25 11:14:00 |
Middle East |
Taliban Takeover Is a Boon for Cash-Strapped Iran |
Tehran gets dollars from new oil sales to Afghanistan, while the Taliban get fuel for the ailing Afghan economy |
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| 2021-08-25 10:55:00 |
World |
Israel’s Bennett Seeks New Political Order. Netanyahu Stands in the Way. |
The new prime minister wants to change Israel’s image as brash and confrontational; his predecessor seeks to topple him |
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| 2021-08-25 09:58:00 |
Business |
Former Top Producer of ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit |
Michael Corn departed in April; suit accuses ABC of failing to investigate allegations promptly |
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| 2021-08-25 09:57:00 |
Business |
Didi Delays U.K., Europe Expansion Plans After Officials Raise Data Concerns |
Chinese ride-hailing giant’s postponement is a sign of the uphill battle that Chinese tech companies face in Western markets |
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| 2021-08-25 09:30:00 |
Economy |
Durable Goods Orders Dropped Slightly in July as Supply Constraints Continue |
Decline of 0.1% follows gains recorded in 13 of the last 15 months |
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| 2021-08-25 09:30:00 |
Experience Report |
Apps Help Users Show Covid-19 Vaccination Status, Search for Like Minds |
Spread of ‘vaccinated’ badges on user profiles might influence others to get the jab, digital experience designers say |
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| 2021-08-25 09:16:00 |
Business |
OnlyFans Suspends Plan to Ban Sex Videos |
‘We have secured assurances necessary to support our diverse creator community,’ the social-media site for adults says |
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| 2021-08-25 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Rental Assistance Distribution Continues at Slow Pace |
Just $4.7 billion of almost $47 billion appropriated by Congress had reached tenants and landlords through July |
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| 2021-08-25 09:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
Scammers See New Frontier in NFT Art |
Fake art, stolen credit-card numbers and phishing schemes: Impostors and hackers take advantage of security loopholes in the rapidly growing marketplace |
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| 2021-08-25 08:55:00 |
Books & Arts |
11 Books to Read: The Best Reviews of August |
‘The Director,’ ‘How the Mountains Grew,’ ‘Four Thousand Weeks’ and more of the books our reviewers highlighted this month. |
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| 2021-08-25 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Some People Worked From Home During Covid. These People Moved to a Tropical Island. |
Lured by promises of paradise and ‘digital nomad visas,’ some workers took the plunge. Here’s how it worked out—and what they plan to do now. |
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| 2021-08-25 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
A Walking Guide to Chicago’s Buzziest Neighborhood: the West Loop |
As summer in Chicago draws to a close, the animated West Loop shows no signs of slowing down. A traveler’s guide to the top spots, including where to stay, eat, shop and sample Guinness ice cream. |
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| 2021-08-25 07:41:00 |
Markets |
Gas Shortage Boosts Russia’s Sway Over Europe’s Energy Markets |
Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Germany nears completion as natural gas trades at all-time highs |
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| 2021-08-25 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Regulators Scrutinize a Robinhood Marketing Ploy: Free Shares |
Online broker faces backlash from companies, scrutiny from regulators over cost of delivering proxy materials to millions of new shareholders |
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| 2021-08-25 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Warner Music Is Worth a Spin |
Record label’s stock has lagged behind even as consumers are paying up for music |
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| 2021-08-25 07:00:00 |
Markets |
SPACs Are Having Their Day—in Court |
A wave of legal action targets blank-check companies whose deals have gone south or which may have violated investment regulations |
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| 2021-08-25 07:00:00 |
World |
Trudeau Deploys Vaccine Mandates as Wedge Issue in Canada’s Election |
Ahead of Sept. 20 vote, government details strict vaccine requirement for travelers, federal employees and airline and railway workers |
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| 2021-08-25 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Message on Afghanistan Withdrawal Draws Critics |
The president’s portrayal of the U.S. pullout has prompted accusations he is playing down the deteriorating situation on the ground |
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| 2021-08-25 06:45:00 |
Business |
J&J Says Covid-19 Booster Prompts Strong Immune Response |
Booster recipients showed ninefold increase in antibody levels compared with one month after first dose, researchers find |
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| 2021-08-25 06:34:00 |
Markets |
Why the Hype Around Battery Startup QuantumScape Is Discharging |
The former stock-market darling still has a market value of $10 billion, which is a lot to take on little but hope and trust |
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| 2021-08-25 06:32:00 |
Markets |
AMC, GameStop, Nordstrom, Salesforce: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Meme stocks were on the rise again after Tuesday’s jump |
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| 2021-08-25 06:26:00 |
Markets |
Bruised Chinese Internet Companies Try to Win Over Beijing and Investors |
Shares of Pinduoduo, JD.com rally after companies report sales jumps and highlight their contributions to society |
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| 2021-08-25 06:24:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Pause After S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records |
S&P 500 is poised to hover near its all-time high at the market open after notching its 50th record close for the year |
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| 2021-08-25 06:03:00 |
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Tech Giant Tencent Faces Beijing’s Scrutiny |
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| 2021-08-25 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Director Barry Jenkins Is the Travel Nerd’s Travel Nerd |
The Oscar winner has become a go-to follow on social media for frequent fliers for his advice on and criticism of life on planes |
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| 2021-08-25 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Can New, Robotic Massage Chairs Really Replace a Spa Visit? |
We take sides on whether high-tech luxury chairs—with artificial intelligence, ‘brain massage’ tech and undulating air bags—can soothe you as effectively as a licenced massage therapist |
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| 2021-08-25 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Pharma’s Appetite for Biotech Deals Bodes Well |
This year has been disappointing for biotech investors, but Pfizer’s planned acquisition of Trillium Therapeutics shows things aren’t as bleak as they seem |
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| 2021-08-25 05:30:00 |
World |
Chinese Factories Are Having Labor Pains—‘We Can Hardly Find Any Workers’ |
Fear of Covid-19 and youths’ changing priorities leave factory owners in a pinch, as demographic challenges mount |
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| 2021-08-25 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Infrastructure Bill’s Cryptocurrency Measures Risk Pushing Criminals Further Underground |
National-security officials agree on need for regulation but worry about casting too wide a net |
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| 2021-08-25 05:30:00 |
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Privacy Law Will Help China Flex Muscles on Digital Trade |
New rules give Beijing more power to scrutinize the international flow of data |
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| 2021-08-25 05:30:00 |
Central Banks Commentary |
Derby’s Take: Economists Don’t Expect Powell Taper Announcement This Week |
Analysts don’t think the Federal Reserve Chairman will announce the start of tapering the central bank’s bonds purchases |
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| 2021-08-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Companies Strike While the Stock Market Is Hot |
Norwegian Cruise Line, Zoom and others have sold billions of dollars of shares this year to raise cash |
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| 2021-08-25 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Hold Cybersecurity Summit With Tech Giants, Top Banks, Energy Firms |
First high-profile meeting between president and private sector on cybersecurity to focus on what Biden sees as a national security threat |
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| 2021-08-25 03:04:00 |
World |
In Kabul, Private Rescue Efforts Grow Desperate as Time to Evacuate Afghans Runs Out |
Defense contractor Erik Prince charges $6,500 a person, other groups’ planes leave Kabul empty |
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| 2021-08-24 21:53:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum Applicants |
Conservative majority rejects Biden’s bid to end policy denying entry to migrants while persecution claims are pending |
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| 2021-08-24 19:12:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Rush to the Afghan Exits |
The Taliban says get out by Aug. 31. The U.S. President agrees. |
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| 2021-08-24 19:07:00 |
Opinion |
The Democratic Centrists Fold, on Schedule |
House holdouts agree to a fig leaf and pass Bernie Sanders’s budget outline. |
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| 2021-08-24 19:05:00 |
Opinion |
Scrubbing Cuomo’s Emmy |
Entertainment elites try to erase their political sycophancy. |
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| 2021-08-24 19:02:00 |
Opinion |
A Doctrine of Unlimited Power |
The defense of Biden’s eviction ban should have the Justices on red alert. |
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| 2021-08-24 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Teach Respect, Not Critical Race Theory |
Discussions of race and prejudice should begin at home. |
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| 2021-08-24 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Back to School With No Idea What to Expect |
On masks and in-person learning, families are again at the mercy of bureaucrats and teachers unions. |
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| 2021-08-24 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Let the Spooks Speak on Covid |
The spy agencies can tell us a lot even if they can’t nail down the virus’s origins. |
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| 2021-08-24 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
How a Rising Generation Views Remote Work |
In the office, hybrid or at home? Students discuss what kind of arrangement they look for in a job. |
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| 2021-08-24 18:27:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘By Water Beneath the Walls’ Review: Precision Instruments |
The story of how an ad hoc naval demolitions team evolved into an elite special-operations force ready for missions over sea, air and land. |
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| 2021-08-24 18:25:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Requires Vaccines for Employees, Visitors Entering Its Offices |
Action follows Biden’s urging of private-sector employers to make the shots mandatory |
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| 2021-08-24 18:23:00 |
Experience Report |
IKEA Tests New Store Formats That Free Shoppers From the Maze of Aisles |
A renovation in China and new opening in Austria are designed to make customers want to linger, rather than pace toward the checkout |
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| 2021-08-24 18:17:00 |
CFO Journal |
Healthcare Services Group Settles SEC Charges Alleging It Inflated EPS |
The Bensalem, Pa.-based provider of housekeeping and other services to healthcare facilities agreed to pay $6 million; executive agrees not to participate in audits or financial reporting |
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| 2021-08-24 17:55:00 |
Business |
Boeing Names New Engineering Chief for Commercial Unit |
Appointment of Howard McKenzie comes as the plane maker faces increased regulatory scrutiny |
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| 2021-08-24 17:54:00 |
Economy |
World Bank Freezes Aid to Afghanistan |
Questions over legitimacy of Taliban rule led to decision |
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| 2021-08-24 17:53:00 |
U.S. |
Michael Avenatti Embezzlement Case Ends in Mistrial |
Avenatti became nationally known for representing former adult-film actress Stormy Daniels in litigation against Donald Trump |
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| 2021-08-24 17:52:00 |
IPOs |
TPG Moving Forward With Initial Public Offering Plan |
The firm has come close to launching an IPO multiple times in the past, only to end up deciding against it |
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| 2021-08-24 17:43:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo, as He Left Office, Commuted Term of a Driver in 1981 Brink’s Heist |
Former New York governor says he granted clemency to David Gilbert, convicted in fatal armored-car robbery, and five other people |
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| 2021-08-24 17:40:00 |
Politics |
Duck Stamps Won’t Have to Depict Hunting Imagery |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reverses a Trump-era rule for the annual artwork competition |
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| 2021-08-24 17:39:00 |
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J&J Injury Claimants Open New Front Against Possible Talc Bankruptcy |
More talc-injury claimants try to prohibit J&J from possibly sweeping personal-injury liabilities into chapter 11 |
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| 2021-08-24 17:35:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Collapsing Reputation |
Maybe the presidency wasn’t the ideal job for a first-time executive after all. |
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| 2021-08-24 17:15:00 |
Politics |
Judge Questions DOJ’s Media Policy in Capitol Riot Case Against Infowars Host |
Prosecutors must clarify why agency’s new limits on pursuing journalists shouldn’t apply to far-right talk-show host charged in Jan. 6 attack, judge says |
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| 2021-08-24 16:51:00 |
Markets |
Warby Parker Plans to Go Public Via Direct Listing |
Eyewear maker plans to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange |
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| 2021-08-24 16:40:00 |
Politics |
House Passes $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint, Sets Deadline for Infrastructure Bill |
Procedural vote to advance Biden agenda comes after standoff between centrist Democrats, party leaders |
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| 2021-08-24 16:35:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Self-Employed’ Review: What It Takes to Make It |
An upbeat yet honest look at the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. |
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| 2021-08-24 16:33:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Clickbait’ Review: Crime Goes Viral on Netflix |
The internet and social media fuel the search for a man who may be in danger and may have a sordid past in Netflix’s new series. |
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| 2021-08-24 15:42:00 |
Politics |
House Set to Pass John Lewis Bill in Latest Voting Push |
Democrats’ legislation aims to protect minority voters’ access to polls as states roll out new laws |
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| 2021-08-24 15:41:00 |
World |
Afghan Refugees Endure Unsanitary Conditions After Harrowing Escapes |
‘The airport is now a refugee camp,’ said one official |
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| 2021-08-24 15:14:00 |
Logistics Report |
Best Buy Bolsters Inventories Ahead of the Holidays |
Retailer says stocks are strong despite supply-chain disruptions, product shortages |
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| 2021-08-24 14:58:00 |
Opinion |
A Three-Step Afghan Recovery Program |
Biden needs to get people out, then focus on restoring U.S. credibility. |
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| 2021-08-24 14:43:00 |
A-hed |
Tesla Ignites a Feud, and It Has Nothing to Do With Cars |
Croatia plans to feature Nikola Tesla on its coins. Serbia says, don’t you dare |
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| 2021-08-24 14:04:00 |
CFO Journal |
FactSet Recruits Finance Veteran as CFO |
Linda Huber is set to assume the finance reins as the information provider invests in new technology and product offerings |
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| 2021-08-24 13:50:00 |
Markets |
Best Buy Just Keeps Getting Better |
Consumer electronics sales could slow in the coming months but Best Buy is well-positioned to take more market share |
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| 2021-08-24 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
What’s the Science Behind Psychiatry and Mental Illness? |
In medicine, illness can be objectively demonstrated. Visible findings can then be re-evaluated after treatment. |
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| 2021-08-24 13:44:00 |
Opinion |
Where’s the Bar Association on Biden’s Eviction Ban? |
Ordinary practicing attorneys would be in grave danger of sanctions for filing a pleading knowingly unsupported by law or fact. |
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| 2021-08-24 13:43:00 |
Opinion |
Letters: The Tragedy of American Civics Education |
Multiplication tables are essential not only in math class. |
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| 2021-08-24 13:36:00 |
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Behind The Florida Condo Collapse: Rampant Corner-Cutting |
Inadequate waterproofing, thin columns and faulty concrete emerge as leading possibilities in Champlain Towers South tragedy |
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| 2021-08-24 13:22:00 |
Politics |
Report on Covid-19 Origins Due as China Remains a Challenge |
Review will follow previous efforts to corral evidence that ended in bureaucratic infighting and failure |
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| 2021-08-24 13:06:00 |
Opinion |
Help Afghan Refugees and They’ll Help America |
Having paid a price for liberty, immigrants fleeing tyranny understand the importance of freedom. |
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| 2021-08-24 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
The High Price of Federal Marijuana Legalization |
A better way would be decriminalization with heavy regulation and no role for Big Tobacco. |
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| 2021-08-24 13:01:00 |
Markets |
Home Builders Restock Their Shelves |
The supply of American homes is finally increasing, but part of the reason for sluggish sales might just be their price |
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| 2021-08-24 12:57:00 |
Business |
Airbnb to Offer Temporary Housing to 20,000 Afghan Refugees |
Home-sharing company says effort funded by its nonprofit arm has already placed 165 Afghans who were evacuated to U.S. |
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| 2021-08-24 12:51:00 |
Tech |
Waymo Opens Robotaxi Service in San Francisco for Ride Hailing |
Google’s sister company offers driver-supported rides to some residents in business model test case |
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| 2021-08-24 12:34:00 |
Markets |
Yale Taps Matthew Mendelsohn to Succeed Endowment Chief David Swensen |
Former chief Swensen died in May after having been diagnosed with cancer nine years earlier |
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| 2021-08-24 12:12:00 |
Life & Work |
Crochet Clothes: Not Just for Grannies Anymore |
Especially popular among savvy 20-somethings, crochet fashion by both big brands and independent crafters is surging—and diver Tom Daley is only partly responsible |
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| 2021-08-24 12:12:00 |
Business |
AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan Steps Down After 26-Year Run |
Matthew Blank, a senior adviser to Raine Group and former head of Showtime, will be interim CEO |
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| 2021-08-24 12:04:00 |
U.S. |
Kathy Hochul Becomes Governor of New York, First Woman to Lead the State |
Democrat takes over from Andrew Cuomo, who resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment |
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| 2021-08-24 12:01:00 |
Business |
Walmart Opens Local Delivery Service to Other Retailers |
Gig workers driving Walmart grocery orders will also handle last-mile deliveries for other merchants |
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| 2021-08-24 11:05:00 |
Business |
Disney Strikes Vaccine Deal With Unions, as Labor Groups Negotiate Mandates |
Florida theme-park workers must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 22 under Disney mandate; labor groups so far have generally accepted vaccine requirements |
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| 2021-08-24 10:25:00 |
U.S. |
Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes: History of the WSJ Investigation |
A timeline of coverage of the blood-testing startup and its founder |
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| 2021-08-24 09:29:00 |
Markets |
Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Pinduoduo: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Cybersecurity shares are on the rise, along with Chinese technology stocks |
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| 2021-08-24 09:15:00 |
CMO Today |
McDonald’s Taps Petco’s Tariq Hassan to Lead U.S. Marketing |
Leadership reorganization includes promoting Morgan Flatley to global chief marketing officer |
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| 2021-08-24 09:13:00 |
Markets |
How to Teach the WSJ Investing Challenge |
Incorporate the five-week email course into your classes this fall |
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| 2021-08-24 09:00:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Keeps Expats Stranded as Countries Reinforce Border Controls |
Would-be travelers speak of heightened anxiety as shifting government policies limit routes home |
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| 2021-08-24 08:57:00 |
World |
G-7 Allies to Press U.S. to Extend Afghanistan Presence |
President Biden to face pressure at meeting to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan past Aug. 31 to allow more evacuations |
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| 2021-08-24 08:33:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Outbreaks in Sparsely Vaccinated Asian Countries Disrupt Production |
Vietnam has shut down factories and imposed strict new measures to fight a rising wave of Covid-19 after escaping largely unscathed from the first 14 months of the pandemic |
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| 2021-08-24 08:31:00 |
Politics |
CIA Chief William Burns Met With Senior Taliban Figure in Kabul |
Secret meeting comes as Biden administration considers whether to extend U.S. evacuation effort |
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| 2021-08-24 08:08:00 |
Politics |
Republican Lobbyist Barry Bennett Comes Under DOJ Scrutiny |
One-time Trump campaign adviser faces probe into whether he set up an undisclosed lobbying effort to embarrass Qatar’s adversaries, people familiar with the matter say |
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| 2021-08-24 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Giant Manhattan Development Launching Food Offerings Next Month |
Brookfield Properties bets experiential offerings will lure patrons working from home |
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| 2021-08-24 07:30:00 |
Markets |
This Avocado Stock Won’t Toast Your Portfolio |
For those who want to add a little healthy fat to their stockholdings, Mission Produce looks like a good bet |
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| 2021-08-24 07:03:00 |
Markets |
A Mortgage Stock With Room to Grow |
Investors have been focused on falling refinancing volumes, but there is upside for New Residential as the mortgage market shifts gears |
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| 2021-08-24 07:00:00 |
Business |
Urban Outfitters to Take On Poshmark With Its Own Thrift Store App |
Retailer plans to create Nuuly Thrift marketplace to compete for secondhand sales |
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| 2021-08-24 07:00:00 |
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Partners Group Sees Clean-Energy Tailwind in Infrastructure Bill |
The $1 trillion spending measure would bolster investment areas including community solar and carbon capture |
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| 2021-08-24 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to S&P 500 Notching New Record |
Technology stocks are climbing and are poised to push the S&P 500 toward an all-time high |
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| 2021-08-24 05:33:00 |
Markets |
If You Bought Municipal Bonds a Long Time Ago, This Is a Great Time |
Prices surge, hurting yields for new investors, as Biden comments ignite tax-increase fears and local governments weather Covid-19 |
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| 2021-08-24 05:32:00 |
World |
Afghans Fleeing Taliban Grow More Desperate as Clock Ticks on U.S. Evacuation |
As the Biden administration’s Aug. 31 deadline approaches, many who are seeking to leave face ordeals trying to get on departing flights |
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| 2021-08-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Euro Near Nine-Month Low as Fed, ECB Policies Diverge |
Forecasts for slower growth in the eurozone have investors betting interest rates will stay low for longer |
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| 2021-08-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Crops Wither Under Scorching Heat |
Inventories of grains world-wide are dwindling, further pushing up already high prices for corn and wheat |
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| 2021-08-24 05:30:00 |
Business |
Hollywood Movies Flood Piracy Sites Hours After Release |
Bootlegging and sharing high-quality digital copies of movies is easier than ever, as studios leaned harder into streaming during pandemic |
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| 2021-08-24 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Rekindles Debate Over License Requirements for Many Jobs |
Hair styling and medical fields are among the occupations where state rules can bar entry; Biden has pushed for changes |
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| 2021-08-24 05:09:00 |
Markets |
The Digital Payment Giant That Adds Up |
Adyen’s business was boosted during the pandemic, but it can keep growing even as real-life shopping returns |
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| 2021-08-24 05:01:00 |
Tech |
Samsung to Invest $205 Billion in Chip, Biotech Expansion |
Racing against semiconductor rivals TSMC and Intel, South Korean giant increases spending by a third |
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| 2021-08-24 04:58:00 |
World |
Kamala Harris Stresses Cooperation on Supply Chains in Singapore Visit |
Vice president emphasizes strengthening economic ties with Southeast Asia as rising Covid-19 cases slow factory production |
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| 2021-08-23 23:49:00 |
Business |
FAA to Review Boeing Employee Reports of Pressure Over Safety Issues |
Regulator faults aerospace giant after surveyed employees reported interference and transparency issues on safety matters |
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| 2021-08-23 20:01:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Pans Pilot Version of Tesla’s Driver-Assistance Feature |
The prototype software ‘is actually not great,’ the electric-vehicle maker’s CEO says on Twitter |
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| 2021-08-23 19:26:00 |
Opinion |
Americans and Afghan Allies at the Mercy of the Taliban |
The latest opinions from WSJ editors and contributors on the evacuation from Kabul and the world's response to Biden’s withdrawal. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Agony of the ‘Centrist’ Democrats |
Pelosi views them as cannon fodder, and they’ll probably cave. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Taliban’s Aug. 31 ‘Red Line’ |
Now we know why Biden wants all U.S. troops out of Kabul in a week. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Kathy Hochul’s Charter Opportunity |
New York’s next Governor can stand for children over unions. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The FDA’s Vaccine Sprint |
Full approval for Pfizer’s mRNA shot should boost public confidence. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Police Vindicate the ‘Thin Blue Line’ Patch Every Day |
A symbol is banned for making people feel unsafe. But police aren’t the real danger to urban dwellers. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
A Simple Rule Could End Debt-Ceiling Shenanigans |
Federal debt may face a downgrade if Democrats and Republicans don’t agree to increase the limit. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: War |
‘Those who have never fought for the colors they fly should be careful about criticizing those who have.’ |
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| 2021-08-23 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
The Deeper Crisis Behind the Afghan Rout |
Observers abroad see the culmination of decades of American incompetence. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
A Taliban 9/11 |
Joe Biden rushed the Afghanistan pullout for a political speech he wanted to give. |
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| 2021-08-23 18:22:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Smarter Tomorrow’ Review: Better Brains |
To improve the way our minds function, a science educator recommends we spend a little time each day ‘neurohacking.’ |
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| 2021-08-23 17:54:00 |
Tech |
Intel Lands Pentagon Deal to Support Domestic Chip Making |
Department of Defense aims to help develop U.S. ecosystem to fabricate products required for critical systems |
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| 2021-08-23 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Too Few Goods, Too Few Workers |
Shortages generally lead to higher prices. |
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| 2021-08-23 17:50:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former Salvadoran Soccer Official Pleads Guilty in FIFA Case |
Reynaldo Vasquez, a former president of El Salvador’s national soccer federation, pleads guilty to one count of racketeering |
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| 2021-08-23 17:38:00 |
Books & Arts |
Porsche Takes a Victory Lap |
Exhibitions at the Petersen celebrate the automaker’s technical excellence and racing accolades. |
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| 2021-08-23 17:37:00 |
Markets |
An Uncomfortable Proposition for Gig Economy Investors |
Investors seem to have closed the book on Proposition 22, but there are more adventures to be had |
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| 2021-08-23 17:33:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Struggles to Count Its Citizens in Afghanistan as Biden Weighs Withdrawal Delay |
Taliban leaders have told the U.S. they would object to an extension of withdrawal window |
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| 2021-08-23 17:05:00 |
World |
Haiti’s Security Woes Disrupt Earthquake Relief |
Aid trucks have been looted, doctors kidnapped and foreign rescue teams evacuated |
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| 2021-08-23 16:30:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Capitol Police Clear Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt During Jan. 6 Riot |
Internal probe concludes officer acted lawfully, adhered to department policy in fatal shooting |
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| 2021-08-23 16:07:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert’ Review: Short-Circuited Celebration |
The Central Park concert was supposed to mark New York’s grand reopening following Covid-19, but lightning from Hurricane Henri meant that performers like Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Patti Smith and the Killers never saw the stage. |
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| 2021-08-23 15:42:00 |
Life & Work |
Mayim Bialik to Temporarily Host ‘Jeopardy!’ After Mike Richards Stepped Down |
Actress is scheduled to tape 15 episodes when production resumes; additional guest hosts will be announced |
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| 2021-08-23 15:25:00 |
World |
Afghanistan’s Disintegrating Economy Puts Pressure on the Taliban to Negotiate |
Banks remain closed amid shortage of cash as dollar shipments, foreign aid halted |
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| 2021-08-23 15:23:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Expansion Slowed in August, Survey Shows |
Factories and service providers report sharply slower growth due to the Delta variant and troubles in hiring, shipping |
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| 2021-08-23 15:01:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Near Showdown on Infrastructure Bill, Broader Spending Package |
House set to vote later Monday on procedural step as agreements within party remain |
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| 2021-08-23 13:40:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home Sales Rose 2% in July Amid Higher Inventory |
Median price was $359,900, easing from a record level in prior month |
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| 2021-08-23 12:56:00 |
Opinion |
The Afghan Who Won’t Surrender to the Taliban |
Ahmad Massoud leads the resistance in the province of Panjshir. Can he and his fighters hold out? |
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| 2021-08-23 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
She-lection Gives New Meaning to Suffer-age |
I wish Justin Trudeau would go take a giant leap for ‘people-kind.’ |
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| 2021-08-23 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
You’ve Got Another Job Offer. Here’s What to Tell Your Boss. |
If you’re open to staying at your current workplace, think hard about your role there and what you want from it that you’re not getting |
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| 2021-08-23 12:00:00 |
Business |
Vox Media Agrees to Acquire Punch, Weighs Going Public |
Digital media company is buying a cocktail website founded by Bertelsmann’s Penguin Random House |
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| 2021-08-23 11:38:00 |
A-hed |
Instagram Stars Make Farm Life Look Delightful—Minus the Manure |
Curated images on social media feature fresh eggs and rodeo styles, not some rural realities; ‘I show the good, the bad, but not the ugly’ |
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| 2021-08-23 11:02:00 |
Economy |
Fed Chairman Powell Navigates the Inflation Debate |
The Federal Reserve confers this week, and Mr. Powell is expected to clarify the central bank’s position. He battles internal dissension over how to proceed, and a haywire economic recovery hampered by the Delta variant. |
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| 2021-08-23 10:55:00 |
Markets |
Former Anchorage Restructuring Head Joins Investment Bank PJT |
Charles Tauber played a major role in the New York hedge fund’s investments in distressed companies |
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| 2021-08-23 10:48:00 |
Opinion |
Stakeholder Capitalism Is Slowly Advancing |
Count on mounting public and institutional pressure. |
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| 2021-08-23 10:45:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Prices Pass $50,000 for First Time Since May |
The cryptocurrency has steadily made up ground since slumping earlier in year |
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| 2021-08-23 10:43:00 |
Opinion |
Irresponsible Gender-Transition Treatments on Children |
There is little supporting scientific evidence on long-term harms and benefits. |
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| 2021-08-23 10:37:00 |
Business |
Target to Add More Disney Shops to Stores |
Retailer will also offer selection of Target-only toys and games ahead of the holiday season |
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| 2021-08-23 10:36:00 |
Opinion |
High-Schoolers Get a Pass and Oregon Fails |
Apparently, standards of proficiency are racist. |
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| 2021-08-23 10:03:00 |
Politics |
Afghanistan Withdrawal Mess Risks Second Wave of Problems |
Chaos undermines core Biden messages about competent government and the superiority of democracies as well as relations with U.S. allies |
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| 2021-08-23 09:53:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency’s Surge Leaves Global Watchdogs Trying to Catch Up |
Binance and BitMEX exchanges have come under regulatory pressure, but coordinated crypto oversight seems limited in the U.S., Europe and Asia |
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| 2021-08-23 09:45:00 |
Business |
FDA Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for People 16 and Older |
Approval, based on six months of clinical data, comes less than four months after submission |
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| 2021-08-23 09:07:00 |
World |
China’s Antigraft Watchdog Probes Party Leaders in Alibaba, Ant’s Backyard |
Investigation raises questions about close ties between local top-level Communist Party members and the private sector |
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| 2021-08-23 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin, Pfizer, Uber, GM: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
The cryptocurrency was back above $50,000; Pfizer shares are up ahead of an expected full approval of its Covid-19 shot |
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| 2021-08-23 08:28:00 |
World |
Firefight Erupts at Kabul Airport as Security Situation Worsens in Afghanistan |
One Afghan soldier is killed at the airport, as tens of thousands still seek to flee the country |
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| 2021-08-23 07:00:00 |
Business |
Chevron Begins Vaccination Mandates as Covid-19 Roils Oil Fields |
The company requires some employees to get vaccinations and is considering broader requirements as the virus infects workers in Gulf of Mexico, Permian Basin |
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| 2021-08-23 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Horton Hears a Boom |
America’s largest home builder can capitalize on most promising part of a thriving market |
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| 2021-08-23 06:40:00 |
Business |
Boeing Plans Investment in Virgin Orbit’s $3.2 Billion SPAC Listing |
Plane maker’s investment comes as its own space program faces hurdles |
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| 2021-08-23 06:35:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead of Economic Data |
S&P 500 futures point to an extension of Friday’s gains for the broad-market index |
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| 2021-08-23 06:33:00 |
Markets |
With Herbalife, You Need to Get in on the Ground Floor |
Brawling billionaires have walked away from the nutrition company, but there is a bargain waiting here for ordinary investors |
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| 2021-08-23 06:33:00 |
Markets |
After a Pandemic Pet Boom, Investors Should Fear Abandonment |
Trupanion may be one of those stocks in line for a difficult post-pandemic adjustment as the pet craze abates |
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| 2021-08-23 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Iron-Ore Prices Tank as China’s Steel Output Slows |
The decline takes Wall Street by surprise after a spring run to record highs |
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| 2021-08-23 05:30:00 |
Business |
How to Gameplan Your Office Days: An Overachiever’s Guide to Hybrid Work |
Thursday may be the new Monday when it comes to strategizing what days in the office will get you the most face time with senior leaders; ‘Your boss’s schedule is your schedule’ |
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| 2021-08-23 05:30:00 |
Life & Work |
How to Calculate Delta-Variant Risks for Children This Fall |
Is school safe? Soccer? Birthday parties? Doctors suggest some principles to guide decision-making for parents with unvaccinated children |
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| 2021-08-23 05:30:00 |
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Winemakers Tap Artificial Intelligence to Salvage Grapes as Wildfires Rage |
AI from Tastry Inc. helps develop blends that offset smoke damage to crops |
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| 2021-08-23 05:30:00 |
Business |
Wind-Turbine Makers Struggle to Profit From Renewable-Energy Boom |
Rising raw-material costs, unpredictable U.S. subsidies and concerns transporting the giant machines are crimping earnings for companies such as Vestas and General Electric |
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| 2021-08-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
New Appetite for Mortgage Bonds That Sidestep Fannie and Freddie |
Wall Street firms are again packaging and selling mortgages that the government-backed firms can’t or won’t back |
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| 2021-08-23 05:30:00 |
Tech |
The World’s Hottest Smartphone Brand Is Chinese—And It Isn’t Huawei |
Xiaomi has benefitted from a sanctions-hit Huawei, moving up fast in Europe, Southeast Asia |
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| 2021-08-23 03:38:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs-Backed Broadband Firm Nears Investment Deal With Abu Dhabi Fund |
Investment would value U.K.-based CityFibre at more than $2.7 billion amid a race to build out superfast fiber-optic networks |
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| 2021-08-22 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Cleaning Up After Biden on al Qaeda |
Biden’s falsehoods show a misunderstanding of the continuing threat from Islamic terrorism. |
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| 2021-08-22 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Nancy Pelosi’s Next Bad Voting Bill |
A ‘preclearance’ regime designed for Jim Crow is a poor fit in 2021 and probably unconstitutional. |
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| 2021-08-22 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Dancing to the Taliban Timetable |
Biden’s Aug. 31 deadline for evacuation is political and could leave many behind.. |
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| 2021-08-22 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Xi Jinping Says What He Means |
China’s new five-year regulation plan is a warning to investors. |
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| 2021-08-22 15:46:00 |
Business |
Rachel Maddow Strikes Multiyear Deal With MSNBC |
Deal keeps the network’s highly rated cable host at NBCUniversal |
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| 2021-08-22 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Housing, Inflation and the Fed |
Also on tap, August surveys of purchasing managers in some of the world’s largest economies |
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| 2021-08-22 14:18:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Warns of Islamic State Threat to Americans in Afghanistan |
Evacuation effort continues amid chaos outside the Kabul airport, where U.S. forces are set up to stop potential attacks |
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| 2021-08-22 13:52:00 |
A-hed |
Do Blue-Light Glasses Work? Who Cares—They Look Hot. |
Screen time is decreasing as offices and schools reopen, but many are keeping their computer lenses as a fashion accessory |
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| 2021-08-22 13:47:00 |
Opinion |
A Better Way to Encourage Vaccination |
Lecturing and moral superiority aren’t working. Healthcare workers should try humility and respect. |
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| 2021-08-22 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
America Looks More Like Europe All the Time |
The U.S. adopts, and in some ways exceeds, the high taxes and spending that have hurt the Continent. |
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| 2021-08-22 13:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Basic Flaw in U.S. Afghan Strategy |
Regimes that tried to rule from Kabul have always generated insurgencies in the countryside. |
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| 2021-08-22 13:40:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Cruel Immigration Policy |
Migrants want to fill jobs in the U.S. But there’s no legal path to enter the country. |
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| 2021-08-22 13:39:00 |
Opinion |
‘Our Troops’ Are Supposed to Protect Us |
Biden’s Afghanistan bug-out got the priority backward. |
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| 2021-08-22 13:36:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Becoming Trader Joe’ Review: The Secrets of His Success |
The founder of Trader Joe’s targeted the overeducated and underpaid—people who wanted real maple syrup at a discount. |
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| 2021-08-22 12:32:00 |
Opinion |
Those Punching-Bag Elites |
Americans still work hard to get ahead. But politicians always need a scapegoat. |
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| 2021-08-22 12:28:00 |
Opinion |
All the President’s Yes-Men |
JFK remade his decision-making process after the Bay of Pigs debacle. Biden could learn something. |
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| 2021-08-22 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Media Ignores Optimistic Black Leaders |
The ones you don’t hear about reject narratives of self-pity and resentment. |
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| 2021-08-22 12:02:00 |
Opinion |
White House Climate Director Defends IPCC Report |
The product is the definitive word on climate science. |
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| 2021-08-22 12:00:00 |
Opinion |
Americans Aren’t Great Covid-Rule Followers |
In Spain, virtually everyone still wears a mask outdoors. |
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| 2021-08-22 12:00:00 |
Business |
Juul, Other E-Cigarette Makers Face Judgment Day |
The FDA is nearing a Sept. 9 deadline to decide which vaping products can stay on the market; some could be put out of business entirely |
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| 2021-08-22 11:35:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi, Centrist Democrats in Standoff With Key Vote Ahead |
Democratic leaders want to move two major bills in tandem, but some centrists are demanding the House first vote on infrastructure |
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| 2021-08-22 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Arizona Election Audit Exposes GOP Rifts as 2022 Midterms Loom |
Some worry the GOP-ordered move will turn off independents; proponents say it will restore voters’ confidence |
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| 2021-08-22 10:00:00 |
Markets |
For Buy Now, Pay Later, Investors Need to Shop for Best Deals |
Square’s deal for Afterpay has had a mixed effect on related stocks in payments and commerce, so investors can start hunting for relative bargains |
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| 2021-08-22 10:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Find It’s a Good Time to Push Pension Obligations Off Balance Sheets |
Lockheed Martin, Arconic and others have bought annuities this year to reduce risk from their defined-benefit pensions |
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| 2021-08-22 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Small-Cap Stocks May Be Pricier Than They Appear |
Analysts sometimes remove unprofitable companies when calculating the price-to-earnings ratio for indexes |
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| 2021-08-22 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Japan’s Love of Debt Offers a View of U.S. Future |
Congress is debating trillions of dollars more in proposed spending that would push America’s borrowing toward levels policy makers in Tokyo have long embraced |
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| 2021-08-22 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Review: The Best Smartwatch for Android |
Samsung’s smartwatch reboot means better access to Google’s app store—and reinvigorated competition for the Apple Watch—though it still has some bugs at launch |
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| 2021-08-22 08:50:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon Orders Airlines to Help Fly Afghan Evacuees From Foreign Bases |
Commercial carriers wouldn’t fly to Kabul under emergency civil-aviation program |
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| 2021-08-22 08:00:00 |
Markets |
What We Still Don’t Know About the Fed’s Bond-Buying Spree |
Is the Fed more concerned about battling inflation or helping the economy? |
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| 2021-08-22 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
For E-Commerce Logistics Firm Radial, Christmas Is Coming Early. Very Early. |
The fulfillment and warehousing provider is making preparations for the holiday shipping season well ahead of schedule, with an eye on clogged global supply chains and the Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-22 07:28:00 |
World |
Clashes Erupt in Northern Afghanistan as Taliban Pursue Talks With Former Foes |
Thousands try to reach Kabul airport to flee the new regime as evacuation flights continue |
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| 2021-08-22 05:30:00 |
Business |
Remote Work May Now Last for Two Years, Worrying Some Bosses |
The longer that Covid-19 keeps people home, the harder it may be to get them back to offices; ‘There is no going back’ |
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| 2021-08-22 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Transit Got Billions in Covid-19 Relief From Congress, but Deficits Still Loom |
Agencies face a reckoning despite the infrastructure bill and pandemic aid, as riders stay away |
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| 2021-08-21 17:29:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Considers Ordering Commercial Airlines to Help in Afghan Evacuation |
The Biden administration is making preparations to invoke an emergency civil aviation program, while adding to the number of U.S. bases that can house Afghan evacuees |
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| 2021-08-21 16:32:00 |
World |
Three News Organizations Complete Kabul Evacuation Following Dangerous Encounters |
Wall Street Journal colleagues and their families experienced failed escape attempts, beatings by the Taliban |
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| 2021-08-21 15:58:00 |
World |
Hurricane Grace Leaves at Least Eight Dead in Mexico |
Storm strengthens over Gulf of Mexico and hits land as a Category 3 |
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| 2021-08-21 12:01:00 |
Life & Work |
Why Do We Shout When We Argue? Lack of Confidence |
Research shows that we are overconfident in our beliefs but underconfident about being heard. So we compensate by being loud. |
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| 2021-08-21 12:00:00 |
Life & Work |
How Ugly Shoes Won (and Why They Keep Getting Uglier) |
Extremely weird Crocs, Yeezys, Nikes and Balenciaga sneakers were only the beginning. Shoes keep getting more casual—and more unsightly. Here, a unisex guide to the bizarre kicks that are growing more popular each season. |
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| 2021-08-21 10:54:00 |
World |
Afghan Ex-President Hamid Karzai Angles for National Role After Taliban Takeover |
With President Ghani having fled the country, his predecessor has sought to cast himself as leader of the people |
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| 2021-08-21 10:45:00 |
World |
U.S. Banks and Money-Transfer Firms Tread Carefully in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan |
Lenders are uncertain whether U.S. sanctions against the Taliban apply across the nation |
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| 2021-08-21 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Cruise Line Investors Are Boarding the Wrong Ships |
Norwegian doubles down on vaccination requirements, but the kids will be all right at home |
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| 2021-08-21 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Quit Tracking Your Kids’ Phones When They Head Off to College |
Parents say they use apps to keep tabs on their children to ensure their safety, but experts say it’s time to drop the digital leash |
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| 2021-08-21 09:00:00 |
Business |
Venice Is Open for Tourists, but Not Cruise Ships |
Ruling to ban mega ships from lagoon splits a city reliant on foreign visitors |
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| 2021-08-21 08:53:00 |
Hedge Funds |
Citadel to Redeem About $500 Million from Melvin Capital |
Citadel invested in Melvin’s hedge fund as Melvin’s losses mounted during the January meme-stock rally |
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| 2021-08-21 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Why Illegal U.S. Border Crossings Likely Aren’t Fueling the Covid-19 Surge |
Migrant arrests are hitting records, but many who are intercepted are sent to Mexico while those who stay are often tested for the virus |
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| 2021-08-21 08:00:00 |
World |
Why the U.K.’s Rapid Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign Has Moved Slowly With Teenagers |
Regulator tries to balance individual benefits with those to society |
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| 2021-08-21 07:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Titian: Women, Myth & Power’ Review: Paintings of Olympian Grandeur |
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum reunites six works, based on Ovid’s ‘Metamorphoses,’ that the Renaissance master created for Philip II. |
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| 2021-08-21 07:00:00 |
World |
Professor’s ‘Comfort-Women’ Lecture Gets Him Indicted—And Sparks Debate on Academic Freedom |
Lew Seok-choon’s comments about World War II-era sex slaves led to defamation charges and put him at the center of controversy over classroom speech |
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| 2021-08-21 07:00:00 |
World |
Meet the New Scourge of German Politicians: Plagiarism Hunters |
Two leading candidates to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel saw their ratings drop after being exposed for copying parts of their books |
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| 2021-08-21 05:30:00 |
Life & Work |
To Gen Zers Working From Home, the Office Is a Remote Concept |
Many who started careers during the pandemic have never worked in the same space as colleagues. But there are ways bosses can ensure they don’t miss out on mentoring. |
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| 2021-08-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Moderna Stock Heads to the Moon |
The Covid-19 vaccine maker’s shares are the top performer in the S&P 500 so far this year, but some analysts question the rally |
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| 2021-08-20 23:58:00 |
Business |
California Ballot Measure That Classifies Uber, Lyft Drivers as Independent Ruled Unconstitutional |
Proposition 22, which passed in November, was the most expensive such measure in the state’s history |
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| 2021-08-20 19:58:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile Says 6 Million More Customer Files Accessed in Data Breach |
Hack also exposed serial numbers tied to cellphones, company says |
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| 2021-08-20 19:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Reinstatement of ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy |
Lower courts ordered Washington to revive Trump-era policy requiring asylum applicants to wait in Mexico until their claims were decided |
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| 2021-08-20 19:25:00 |
Markets |
Pfizer, Netflix, Amazon.com: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-08-20 18:56:00 |
Opinion |
Could the Crown Heights Riots Recur? |
Thirty years ago, police held back while roving bands attacked Jews in a Brooklyn neighborhood. |
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| 2021-08-20 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
A ‘Pitiful, Helpless Giant’ in Afghanistan |
Time for a NATO military operation to rescue those trapped behind Taliban lines. |
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| 2021-08-20 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Oklahoma Woman to the Kabul Rescue |
Allyson Reneau took it upon herself to rescue 10 Afghan girls. |
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| 2021-08-20 18:44:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Expected to Get Full FDA Approval Next Week |
Full authorization could lead to more employers requiring vaccinations |
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| 2021-08-20 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Unemployment Benefits Forever? |
Treasury suggests how states can continue the incentives not to work. |
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| 2021-08-20 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Next at Bat: Justice Kavanaugh |
Biden’s lawless eviction ban is heading back to the Supreme Court. |
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| 2021-08-20 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
David Petraeus Reflects on the Afghan Debacle |
He offers unsparing words about Trump and Biden, a defense of nation-building, and he says U.S. soldiers may have to re-enter Kabul in force to rescue Americans. |
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| 2021-08-20 18:17:00 |
Business |
Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes Tries Again to Keep Lab Failings From Jury |
Judge previously ruled against efforts to narrow scope of some documents |
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| 2021-08-20 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Delta’s Gift Is Hybrid Immunity |
One senator at a time, a new variant is bracing up our vaccinated immune systems against new Covid. |
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| 2021-08-20 17:36:00 |
Politics |
SEC Weighs Requiring Companies to Give More Details on Workers |
Chairman Gary Gensler asks staff for recommendations on human-capital disclosures as Democrats seek more-detailed information on diversity, other metrics |
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| 2021-08-20 17:34:00 |
Business |
General Motors Recalls Newer Chevrolet Bolt EVs to Address Battery-Fire Risks |
Expanded recall covers additional 73,000 vehicles, model years 2019-2022 |
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| 2021-08-20 17:25:00 |
Life & Work |
Recently Named ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards Steps Down |
Resignation comes a week after he was named a successor to Alex Trebek, following concern over past comments, allegations of gender bias and perceived conflict of interest |
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| 2021-08-20 17:24:00 |
Business |
Nexstar Acquires The Hill in $130 Million Deal |
Company says the political-news organization has 48 million average monthly users and will boost its operating results |
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| 2021-08-20 17:21:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers Seeking to Get Afghan Allies on Kabul Flights Ask Biden to ‘Try Harder’ |
Families, veterans and human-rights groups are also organizing their own chartered planes from Afghanistan |
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| 2021-08-20 17:16:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Nicholas Burns as U.S. Ambassador to China |
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is slated to be top diplomat in Japan |
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| 2021-08-20 17:08:00 |
Books & Arts |
Murder in Miniature |
Frances Glessner Lee’s ‘Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death’ are hyper-detailed dioramas used to educate forensic experts. |
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| 2021-08-20 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
What Armed Insurrection Looks Like |
Lessons from the Afghanistan disaster. |
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| 2021-08-20 17:01:00 |
U.S. |
Florida Threatens to Withhold Funding From School Districts With Mask Mandates |
Education commissioner gives Alachua, Broward districts 48 hours to comply with state ban against mandates amid surge in Covid-19 cases |
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| 2021-08-20 16:54:00 |
Books & Arts |
What to Read This Week |
The promise and betrayal of Reconstruction, Lafayette’s revolutions, a day with Virginia Woolf, a poisoner’s reign of terror and more. |
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| 2021-08-20 16:43:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Make Biggest Gains in a Week After Talk of Fed Tapering |
Labor-market recovery and inflation crucial to the central bank’s timeline |
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| 2021-08-20 16:31:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Failed Promise’ Review: The Mad King and the Lost Cause |
Frederick Douglass and Republican legislators had high hopes for Andrew Johnson—but ended up impeaching him. |
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| 2021-08-20 16:29:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Bright Star, Green Light’ Review: Dual Vision |
Different as they were, both writers were compelled by the tension between the physical and the ideal. |
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| 2021-08-20 16:14:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Eviction Moratorium to Continue, Appeals Court Rules |
Court order buys time for Biden administration, sets up likely Supreme Court review |
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| 2021-08-20 15:50:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Gossip’ Review: Cleaning Up While Digging Dirt |
Showtime’s four-part docuseries studies the history of tabloids through the work of Cindy Adams, the legendary New York Post columnist. |
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| 2021-08-20 15:48:00 |
A-hed |
The Latest Controversy in Duck Hunting: The Artwork |
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal about art on duck-hunting licenses is causing debate |
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| 2021-08-20 14:57:00 |
Tech |
Apple Postpones Return to Office Until January |
The company previously set October as a target, but concerns about Covid-19 Delta variant have mounted |
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| 2021-08-20 13:39:00 |
Opinion |
Chuck Close (1940-2021): Painting Monumental Portraits, Chronicling the Art World |
The artist will be celebrated for outside headshots that vibrate with energy, but his work also honored the creative minds in his orbit. |
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| 2021-08-20 13:23:00 |
Real Estate |
6 Interior Design Issues Solved…by One Tiny Table |
More than ever, design pros value the versatile folding antique card table—which easily morphs from decorative side-table to functional game surface…and so on…and so on…. |
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| 2021-08-20 13:12:00 |
Opinion |
As Afghanistan Reverts, Iraq Makes Steady Progress |
It has a capable army, a functioning representative government—and a need for continued U.S. help. |
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| 2021-08-20 13:11:00 |
Markets |
Ackman Plans to Return Proceeds From $4 Billion SPAC |
Billionaire had launched the largest deal of its kind with an aim of taking a massive company public |
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| 2021-08-20 13:10:00 |
Opinion |
State Bans on Critical Race Theory Won’t Work |
Massive bureaucracies will evade them. The better solution is to break up huge school districts. |
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| 2021-08-20 12:21:00 |
Politics |
Janet Woodcock Ruled Out for Top FDA Job, Sources Say |
She faced opposition from some senators and White House disappointment over controversial approval of an Alzheimer’s drug |
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| 2021-08-20 12:19:00 |
World |
Greenland’s Ice Sheet Gets Rain at Summit for First Time |
Rain persisted for several hours in mid-August as temperatures, normally around 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, rose above freezing |
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| 2021-08-20 12:06:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Hero of Two Worlds’ Review: Lafayette’s Crossing |
The freedom-loving Marquis de Lafayette tried to import the ideals of the American revolution to his native France. |
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| 2021-08-20 11:38:00 |
Opinion |
What Joe Biden Has Wrought in Afghanistan |
The U.S. leaves behind weapons for the Taliban to use as they please or sell, arming Islamic terror around the world. |
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| 2021-08-20 11:37:00 |
Opinion |
Pediatric Pulmonologists Say Kids Should Mask Up |
It has been shown to reduce transmission of Covid-19. |
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| 2021-08-20 11:37:00 |
Opinion |
Sparring With Soros on America and China |
The billionaire sees the threat from Beijing accurately but misunderstands the U.S. |
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| 2021-08-20 11:33:00 |
World |
Jack Ma’s Costliest Business Lesson: China Has Only One Leader |
The billionaire entrepreneur matched the heights of America’s tech legends but failed to heed warnings that Chinese leader Xi Jinping still called the shots |
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| 2021-08-20 11:31:00 |
Life & Work |
The Secrets of Mexico’s Yucatán, Far From the Tourists’ Party Scene |
Inland from the rollicking Riviera Maya lie more-discreet charms for travelers, from grand haciendas to underground swimming holes. Just don’t expect a swim-up bar. |
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| 2021-08-20 11:10:00 |
Tech |
Nvidia’s Takeover of Arm Raises Competition Concerns, U.K. Regulator Says |
U.S. firm’s proposed $40 billion deal for British computer-chip designer faces further scrutiny |
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| 2021-08-20 10:12:00 |
Markets |
Hedge Fund Star Whiffs at the Plate |
Mudrick Capital’s deal for baseball card seller Topps fell apart faster than the Mets in September |
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| 2021-08-20 09:52:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden’s Afghanistan Challenges Mount After Rough Week |
Lawmakers call for hearings and president has said troops could stay past Aug. 31 if more Americans need to be evacuated |
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| 2021-08-20 09:27:00 |
Business |
Business Groups Sue Over Healthcare Price Transparency Rule |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, pharmacy-benefit managers group challenge federal requirements |
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| 2021-08-20 09:10:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase, Foot Locker, Ross Stores: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Nasdaq-100 futures pointed to small gains for large tech stocks |
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| 2021-08-20 09:02:00 |
World |
Tear Gas Used to Control Crowds at Kabul Airport |
Thousands of Afghans are still pushing to get into the site as evacuations continue |
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| 2021-08-20 08:53:00 |
Business |
Pfizer’s Global Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Depends on Two Expert Staffers |
As countries hunt for more doses, vaccine makers like Pfizer call on staffers with rare skills for transferring the technology to contractors |
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| 2021-08-20 08:53:00 |
Business |
Topps SPAC Merger Collapses After Loss of MLB Trading-Card Deal |
Plan to go public in a blank-check merger derailed by new exclusive contracts Major League Baseball and its players’ union signed with a different trading-card company |
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| 2021-08-20 08:40:00 |
Markets |
New York Offices Face Double Trouble |
City’s supply of sublet offices is swelling just as developers are building lots of shiny new blocks |
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| 2021-08-20 08:20:00 |
World |
Vice President Kamala Harris to Focus on Countering China on Southeast Asia Trip |
Visits to Singapore and Vietnam will build on months of diplomatic outreach to the region by the Biden administration |
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| 2021-08-20 08:14:00 |
Life & Work |
The 10 Best $15 Wines: From Chardonnay to Rosado |
In the world of wine retail, $15 is the sweet spot: Some shoppers won’t go above it, others won’t go below it. Our wine columnist found some outstanding values at that price point—red, white, pink and bubbly. |
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| 2021-08-20 08:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Drugmaker Endo Taps Restructuring Adviser Over Opioid Litigation |
The Opana maker hired Alvarez & Marsal to explore a potential financial restructuring prompted by thousands of opioid-related lawsuits |
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| 2021-08-20 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Cruise Trips Most in Demand Don’t Embark Until 2022 and Beyond |
As they track Covid-19, many fans of sailings on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and other lines are booking far in advance to hedge their bets |
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| 2021-08-20 07:55:00 |
World |
China Delays Anti-Sanctions Law for Hong Kong |
Legislation threatened to shake business and investor confidence at a turbulent time in markets |
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| 2021-08-20 07:34:00 |
World |
Malaysia’s Longtime Ruling Party Returns to Power |
The country’s king named a new prime minister from the United Malays National Organization, which was voted out in the wake of 1MDB financial scandal |
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| 2021-08-20 07:00:00 |
THE EXPERTS | Leadership |
How to Earn Credit and Visibility for Remote Work |
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| 2021-08-20 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Ride the Global Construction Boom With Caterpillar |
World-wide infrastructure binge bodes well for the maker of construction equipment |
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| 2021-08-20 07:00:00 |
Business |
How a Video Résumé Can Get You Hired in the Covid-19 Job Market |
Young professionals and new graduates are gravitating to visual résumés. Here are the types of employers scouting video talent on TikTok and LinkedIn. |
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| 2021-08-20 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Huarong’s Survival Doesn’t Mean Chinese Firms Can’t Fail |
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Huarong |
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| 2021-08-20 06:43:00 |
Markets |
Dow on Track to Erase August’s Gains as Futures Slide |
U.S. stock futures declined, pointing to a weekly loss for major indexes as they retreat from records |
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| 2021-08-20 06:38:00 |
Business |
Iraqi Lawmakers Call for Probe Into GE, Siemens Electricity Contracts |
Parliamentary commission members want scrutiny over billion-dollar deals amid extended power outages |
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| 2021-08-20 06:20:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Stocks Slide as Beijing’s Crackdown Shows No Sign of Abating |
State-media commentaries suggest that regulators plan to get tough on more industries |
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| 2021-08-20 06:15:00 |
Business |
EU Opens Probe Into Illumina’s Decision to Close Grail Deal Despite Antitrust Concerns |
Deal has become a test case for EU’s antitrust powers |
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| 2021-08-20 05:56:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Foils Australia’s Zero-Tolerance Strategy for Covid-19 |
Sydney tightens restrictions to buy time to enable more people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus |
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| 2021-08-20 05:50:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Antibody Drug Found to Prevent Symptomatic Covid-19 in Trial |
Company plans to seek regulatory approval for the drug, which could offer an alternative to vaccines |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Taliban Takeover Renders Budget for Afghanistan Null and Void |
U.S. forces are evacuating Americans and others after Afghan government’s collapse |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
Business |
The Upcoming NFL Season Is Crunch Time for Sports Betting |
Online gambling has grown in popularity during the pandemic. But from a crowded field of competitors, only a handful will likely survive long term. |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Closure at China’s Ningbo Port Is Latest Snarl in Global Supply Chains |
Dozens of ships are anchored outside the giant port, which isn’t expected to resume full operations for weeks |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Money Managers Race to Launch First U.S. Bitcoin ETF After SEC Signal |
While the regulator has indicated being receptive to exchange-traded funds for bitcoin futures, there are risks for individual investors |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Quirks in a U.S. Treaty With Malta Turn Into a Tax Play |
An offshore tax shelter promises rich Americans they can avoid lots of capital-gains taxes by setting up pension plans in Malta—and maybe some can |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Exercise Was a Profitable Pandemic Bet. Those Gains Are Shrinking. |
Shares of Nautilus, Planet Fitness and Peloton bulked up during the early stage of the pandemic. Now that growth expectations are unreasonable, investors should look for results from diet instead. |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
First-Time Issuers Help Fuel Junk Bond Rally |
Demand comes from investors seeking better fixed-income returns amid ultralow interest rates and record savings |
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| 2021-08-20 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Ahead of July Fed Meeting, Big Banks Saw January Taper Kickoff |
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| 2021-08-19 23:39:00 |
World |
China Passes One of the World’s Strictest Data-Privacy Laws |
China’s once-freewheeling internet faces new rules protecting personal data, as the world’s largest online population awakens to privacy concerns |
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| 2021-08-19 19:10:00 |
World |
How Does the 14-Step Visa Program for Foreign Interpreters Work? |
Congress is pressing the White House to ramp up evacuations to help Afghan allies who risked their lives to help the U.S. military |
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| 2021-08-19 18:56:00 |
Opinion |
How Biden Broke NATO |
The chaotic Afghan withdrawal has shocked and angered U.S. allies. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
So Much for Easy Counterterror Ops |
The President is coming up empty in his search to replace Afghan bases. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Masked Covid Fight |
The President picks a needless fight over state anti-mask mandates. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:46:00 |
Business |
Google Health Boss Leaves to Take Over Cerner |
David Feinberg led tech giant’s healthcare push, Covid-19 initiatives |
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| 2021-08-19 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
What Biden Can Still Save in Afghanistan |
His careless withdrawal stranded thousands of U.S. citizens and an untold number of local allies. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:44:00 |
Politics |
Internal State Department Cable Warned of Kabul Collapse |
July memo shows that administration officials were cautioned about Taliban’s quick advance |
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| 2021-08-19 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Right and Our Afghan Allies |
It isn’t conservative to betray a promise to those who fought with us. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
How to Contain the Taliban |
Afghanistan will surely provide a haven to an al Qaeda contingent—but the U.S. can still take action. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
What’s 50 Times More Dangerous Than Afghanistan? |
Pakistan has nuclear weapons and 200 million people, many of whom celebrate Taliban victory. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Unconquerable Islamic World |
Afghanistan shows the folly of mistaking Christian ideals for ‘universal’ ones. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Should Military Officers Be Chosen by Race? |
An admiral’s revealing remark about naval promotion. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Peer Pressure Can Be Good |
Every summer, my exercise buddies set an example of self-improvement. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:24:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘A Woven World’ Review: Tracing a Stitch in Time |
The intricate craft of a work of high fashion echoes the skill that once mended fishing nets—and the beauty of a handmade world. |
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| 2021-08-19 18:24:00 |
Life & Work |
The Numbers Hiding Behind That QR Code |
The now-familiar square of little black boxes added a second dimension to bar codes—and holds exponentially more data |
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| 2021-08-19 17:51:00 |
U.S. |
Library of Congress Bomb Threat Suspect Surrenders After Standoff With Police |
Scare drew massive law-enforcement response to Capitol Hill, prompting the evacuations of nearby buildings |
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| 2021-08-19 17:50:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Deal With Abuse Victims Gets Bankruptcy Approval |
A judge approved the bulk of the youth group’s restructuring agreement with abuse survivors, a cornerstone of a broader chapter 11 plan |
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| 2021-08-19 17:50:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Reminiscence’ Review: Hugh Jackman’s Partial Recall |
In this sci-fi thriller, the actor stars alongside Rebecca Ferguson as a private eye who uses futuristic tech to help his clients regain lost memories |
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| 2021-08-19 17:46:00 |
Politics |
Three Vaccinated Senators Have Tested Positive for Covid-19 |
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper said they are experiencing mild symptoms and are isolating |
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| 2021-08-19 17:43:00 |
Business |
J&J’s Gorsky to Leave as CEO, Duato to Take Helm |
Alex Gorsky will become Johnson & Johnson’s executive chairman in January |
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| 2021-08-19 17:36:00 |
MLB |
With a Frenzy of Deals, Fanatics Swoops In to Reorder the Trading-Card World |
The sports-merchandise retailer’s deals with players in baseball, basketball and football overturn decades-long arrangements with dominant icons like Topps Co. |
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| 2021-08-19 17:33:00 |
Tech |
Tesla to Spotlight Artificial Intelligence Work Amid Scrutiny of Autopilot |
Elon Musk uses events, such as Thursday’s, to recruit employees and cultivate interest in the electric-vehicle maker |
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| 2021-08-19 17:25:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Chair’ Review: Netflix’s Sharp Take on Academia |
The new series, starring Sandra Oh as the first female chair of an English department at a university, is an engaging sendup of higher education. |
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| 2021-08-19 17:23:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Flag Day’ Review: The Banner of Family Dysfunction |
Sean Penn directs and stars in this episodic story of a daughter’s fraught relationship with her swindler father. |
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| 2021-08-19 17:23:00 |
World |
Taliban’s Return in Afghanistan Poses a Balancing Act for Iran |
A deep religious divide separates Iran and the insurgent group, but Tehran is focused on finding a way to defend its economic interests |
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| 2021-08-19 17:15:00 |
Tech |
OnlyFans to Ban Content Featuring ‘Sexually Explicit Conduct’ |
The platform says policy change to help it comply with requests of banking partners |
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| 2021-08-19 17:09:00 |
Opinion |
‘Sister Sorry’ Review: A Debut With No Need to Apologize |
Journalist Alec Wilkinson adapts his New Yorker piece ‘The Confession’ into a laudable, tense two-hander. |
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| 2021-08-19 17:08:00 |
CIO Journal |
Data-Center Company Aligned Energy Raises $1.25 Billion in Debt to Fund Sustainable Facilities |
The company’s latest debt raise will finance construction of a ‘waterless’ data center in Salt Lake City, and other projects |
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| 2021-08-19 16:45:00 |
Markets |
Why Amazon is Getting More Physical |
E-commerce giant needs showrooms for its growing line of private labels—and other retailers are unlikely to help |
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| 2021-08-19 16:39:00 |
Russia |
Putin Rejected Role for U.S. Forces Near Afghanistan at Summit With Biden |
After Afghan withdrawal, U.S. military hopes to position forces temporarily near Afghanistan, but Putin told Biden that Moscow objects |
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| 2021-08-19 16:37:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Hit With New Antitrust Suit From Federal Trade Commission |
FTC files amended suit after original complaint was thrown out, denies Facebook request for Chairwoman Lina Khan’s recusal |
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| 2021-08-19 16:29:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile Data Hack: What We Know and What You Need to Do |
Cyberattack exposed more than 40 million people to greater risk of fraud and identity theft |
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| 2021-08-19 15:58:00 |
Life & Work |
Preserve Tomatoes the Easy Way |
No need for peeling or coring—or canning, for that matter. These simple, delicious recipes for homemade ketchup, salsa and marinara sauce will stock your kitchen with peak-season tomatoes for the months to come. |
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| 2021-08-19 15:49:00 |
Tech |
Intel CEO Calls Chip Maker ‘Willing Buyer’ as Semiconductor Industry Consolidates |
The economics of the industry make deals among chip-makers likely, Pat Gelsinger says |
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| 2021-08-19 15:39:00 |
A-hed |
Is Your Oven Stuck on 350 Degrees? It’s Not Broken, It’s in Sabbath Mode. |
A feature designed to help Jewish users abide by religious laws confuses cooks of many faiths |
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| 2021-08-19 15:29:00 |
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T-Mobile Faces Regulatory Scrutiny After Hack |
FCC inquiry comes as Biden promises to more aggressively police cybersecurity |
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| 2021-08-19 15:25:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Movers and Stayers’ Review: The Great Divide |
The South is the nation’s most Republican region. Will it stay that way? In the South and elsewhere, big metro areas, trending Democratic, are the key. |
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| 2021-08-19 15:10:00 |
Life & Work |
2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR: A Ferocious, Gas-Powered SUV (For Now) |
With Jaguar aiming to go all-electric by 2025, the F-Pace SVR might be one of its last petrol-powered models. Dan Neil test-drives the cat and lets it roar. |
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| 2021-08-19 15:01:00 |
Business |
FAA Adds More Fines Amid Jump in Unruly Airline Passengers |
Agency has brought a total of more than $1 million in civil penalties as it pledges zero-tolerance policy |
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| 2021-08-19 14:05:00 |
Business |
Three Former Netflix Engineers Are Charged in $3 Million Insider-Trading Ring |
Civil complaint alleges individuals used confidential subscriber information to profit from company’s stock moves after earnings announcements |
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| 2021-08-19 13:38:00 |
China |
China Closes U.S. Auditor as Tensions Mount Over Forced Labor Allegations |
Closure of nonprofit Verite raises questions about credibility of labor audits in China. |
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| 2021-08-19 13:37:00 |
Life & Work |
Worried About Germs? Consider a ’90s Nylon Bag |
Understated and easy to clean, black nylon bags—like the iconic styles Prada popularized decades ago—are trending once more. Here, four updated options to try. |
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| 2021-08-19 13:28:00 |
CFO Journal |
Dick’s Sporting Goods Promotes Navdeep Gupta to CFO |
Mr. Gupta to succeed Lee Belitsky, who will oversee the company’s supply chain and other operations |
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| 2021-08-19 13:06:00 |
Politics |
CFTC Commissioner Quintenz to Step Down |
Departure will leave Democrats with a 2-1 majority on the commission |
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| 2021-08-19 12:55:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Organization and Prosecutors Spar Over Evidence—Out of Public View |
Former President Donald Trump’s company and its finance chief were criminally indicted this summer |
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| 2021-08-19 12:45:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Run From Afghanistan |
Unlike Republicans last year, few are willing to challenge the president. |
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| 2021-08-19 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
Where’s Biden’s Plan to Stop Terrorism? |
He acknowledges the national interest, but his administration has failed to develop a strategy. |
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| 2021-08-19 12:20:00 |
Business |
Delta Variant Looms Over Rebound in Clothes Shopping |
Macy’s and its rivals posted big summer sales jump, but some shoppers say they are pulling back on purchases of apparel |
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| 2021-08-19 12:11:00 |
Markets |
Delta Variant May Come for the Fed’s Fall Plans Too |
The Fed is increasing chatter of tapering even as the Delta variant is weighing on the economy |
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| 2021-08-19 12:11:00 |
U.S. |
Alaska Oil Permits Blocked by Federal Judge |
The ConocoPhillips Willow project’s impact on climate change and polar bears wasn’t fully accounted for, judge says |
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| 2021-08-19 11:56:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. to Eliminate Student Debt for Borrowers With Permanent Disabilities |
Move, which will affect more than 323,000 borrowers, is part of piecemeal effort to provide debt relief |
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| 2021-08-19 11:38:00 |
Life & Work |
The Laugh Track Is Back in Fashion |
After 75 years, adding laughter to TV programs has gone from cutting-edge technology to nostalgic reminder of sitcoms past. |
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| 2021-08-19 11:36:00 |
Opinion |
Amtrak Defends Its Vision of U.S. Rail Service |
Expansion will create jobs, deliver economic benefits and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. |
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| 2021-08-19 11:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Wrong Way to End the Afghanistan War |
Biden got the withdrawal backward. |
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| 2021-08-19 11:35:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Blames Its Allies After It Betrays Them |
Biden shows contempt for Afghans, like the South Vietnamese before them. |
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| 2021-08-19 11:21:00 |
Opinion |
The WHO’s Vaccine Misinformation |
The World Health Organization wrongly accuses the U.S. of “vaccine nationalism.” |
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| 2021-08-19 10:38:00 |
Business |
Toys ‘R’ Us to Open Shops Inside More Than 400 Macy’s Locations in 2022 |
The move comes as the department-store chain plans to quintuple the size of its toy business |
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| 2021-08-19 10:00:00 |
Tech |
Tesla to Hold AI Day Amid New Scrutiny: What to Expect |
Recruiting event in Palo Alto, Calif., to spotlight work the auto maker is doing on artificial intelligence |
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| 2021-08-19 09:14:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood, Nvidia, Carnival: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stock futures are slipping and Wall Street’s fear gauge is ticking higher |
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| 2021-08-19 09:04:00 |
World |
U.S. Tightens Focus on China After Afghanistan Withdrawal |
Largest military exercises since Cold War come to Western Pacific as U.S. seeks to reassure allies of military commitments |
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| 2021-08-19 09:01:00 |
Markets |
Selling Luxury Goods in a More Socialist China Becomes a Problem |
A speech on wealth inequality by the country’s president has wiped 60 billion euros off the value of Europe’s top luxury stocks |
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| 2021-08-19 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Paying With a Credit Card? That’s Going to Cost You. |
More businesses are trying to offset transaction fees with cash discounts and credit-card surcharges; ‘My business is made on the pennies’ |
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| 2021-08-19 09:00:00 |
Management |
Delta Variant Delays New Normal, Unleashes Fresh Anxieties: ‘I Have No Answers’ |
With office-return dates uncertain and other decisions in limbo, many say the pandemic’s newest phase appears to be life in flux |
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| 2021-08-19 08:28:00 |
Markets |
Evergrande Executives Summoned to Meeting With China’s Financial Regulators |
Indebted real-estate developer told to maintain stability in the property and financial markets |
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| 2021-08-19 08:13:00 |
Experience Report |
Minimalist Phones Try to Give Users What They Need—Not Always What They Want |
The designers’ big question: After making calls, what features do phones absolutely need? |
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| 2021-08-19 08:00:00 |
Books & Arts |
Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Review: Under the Album’s Warm Surface |
While the New Zealand superstar’s third LP puts on a mellow and relaxed front, it is filled with tension about the modern world. |
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| 2021-08-19 08:00:00 |
Business |
As Covid-19 Boosters Loom, Pfizer and Moderna Expected to See Billions More in Sales |
The spread of the Delta variant is increasing demand for messenger RNA vaccines and boosters, while the companies raise prices |
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| 2021-08-19 08:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Smart Scallops Recipe: How to Avoid Overcooking |
Seared well on one side, these scallops get that gorgeous caramelized flavor while retaining all their succulence and sweetness. Served with bacon, corn and roasted peppers, this is summer cooking at its simplest and best. |
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| 2021-08-19 07:31:00 |
Business |
Toyota Succumbs to Chip Shortage and Shuts Factories |
Car maker says it will cut production in Japan by 40% in September |
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| 2021-08-19 07:24:00 |
World |
Thousands Still Trying to Flee Taliban in Kabul as Biden Says U.S. Troops Could Stay Longer |
Taliban impose a curfew in the eastern city of Khost following protests Wednesday that prompted a deadly crackdown |
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| 2021-08-19 07:13:00 |
World |
What’s Happening in Haiti? Major Earthquake Kills and Injures Thousands |
Quake rocks country in political turmoil, leaving close to 2,200 dead, thousands more hurt |
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| 2021-08-19 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Fall to Lowest Point Since May on Stronger Dollar |
U.S. currency climbs to highest level in over nine months after Fed signals it will pare back bond-buying program |
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| 2021-08-19 07:02:00 |
CMO Today |
Accenture Elevates Famed Ad Man to Lead Interactive Division |
David Droga set to replace Brian Whipple as CEO of Accenture Interactive |
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| 2021-08-19 07:00:00 |
Markets |
FormFactor Passes the Test |
Maker of chip testing equipment was hit too early by fears of a peak in the semiconductor cycle |
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| 2021-08-19 07:00:00 |
Business |
Amazon Plans to Open Large Retail Locations Akin to Department Stores |
Online shopping pioneer wants a larger retail presence to sell clothing and household items and facilitate exchanges |
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| 2021-08-19 06:49:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Retreat, Oil and Copper Drop |
Major indexes are poised to extend their retreat and the dollar is strengthening as rising Covid-19 cases dull the economic outlook and the Fed mulls withdrawing stimulus |
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| 2021-08-19 06:00:00 |
Life & Work |
Why ‘The Great Gatsby’ Is the Ultimate Summer Reading |
Garden parties may be back in vogue, but no one can throw a summer bash like Jay Gatsby. For a stylish page-turner, why not dip back into F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale of indulgence and spirit during a sweltering season in the Roaring ’20s. |
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| 2021-08-19 05:30:00 |
Financial Regulation |
Crypto’s ‘DeFi’ Projects Aren’t Immune to Regulation, SEC’s Gensler Says |
Some peer-to-peer trading and lending projects have features that may trigger the need for regulation, chairman says |
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| 2021-08-19 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Likely to Fall as Labor Market Withstands Delta Variant |
Economists estimate the proxy for layoffs sank last week to its lowest level since Covid-19 took hold |
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| 2021-08-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bond Market Signals Confidence in Fed Policy Outlook |
Closely watched spread between five- and 30-year Treasury yields has hardly changed after falling sharply when the Fed shifted its message in June |
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| 2021-08-19 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Colleges Grapple With Costs for Covid-19 Tests, Unvaccinated Students |
Students sue, professors quit and a few colleges pass on extra costs of testing to those who aren’t vaccinated against Covid-19 |
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| 2021-08-19 05:09:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs to Acquire European Asset Manager for $1.9 Billion |
New York-based investment bank agrees to buy money-management arm of NN Group as it seeks scale in Europe |
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| 2021-08-19 03:48:00 |
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Bank Indonesia Stands Pat as It Looks to Keep Rupiah Stable |
The decision was in line with expectations |
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| 2021-08-19 02:54:00 |
Markets |
Is MSG Bad for You? Not if It Comes With a Side of Microchips |
Washing down this semiconductor play with a glass of foamy Japanese beer won’t leave a bad taste |
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| 2021-08-19 02:17:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Bad-Debt Manager Huarong to Be Bailed Out by State-Owned Firms |
Manager of distressed assets says it expects to post a net loss equivalent to about $16 billion for 2020 |
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| 2021-08-18 23:14:00 |
U.S. |
Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ban on Abortion Procedure |
The 2017 Texas law, which has never been enforced, bars a method commonly used to end second-trimester pregnancies |
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| 2021-08-18 19:47:00 |
World |
Taliban Is Denied Aid Tagged for Afghanistan, but Taps Billion-Dollar Drug Trade |
The U.S. and its Western allies are blocking billions of dollars in financial assistance to the group, which has black-market operations to sustain it |
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| 2021-08-18 19:43:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Walmart Taps Another Former Justice Department Official for Compliance Role |
Matt Miner, a former deputy assistant attorney general for the U.S. Justice Department, will serve as Walmart’s chief compliance officer |
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| 2021-08-18 19:22:00 |
Markets |
Nvidia’s Doing Just Fine on Its Own |
Gaming, data center businesses booming even as chipmaker shifts tone on Arm deal |
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| 2021-08-18 19:19:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Operator of Helix Bitcoin ‘Mixer’ Pleads Guilty |
Larry Dean Harmon, who allegedly laundered $300 million in crypto on Darknet markets, will forfeit more than 4,400 bitcoins—worth $200 million—and could face up to 20 years in prison |
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| 2021-08-18 18:49:00 |
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Greensill Capital Files for Bankruptcy in U.S., Seeking Halt to Lawsuit |
Bluestone Resources, a coal company owned by West Virginia’s governor, filed a fraud lawsuit against Greensill earlier this year |
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| 2021-08-18 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
The IMF Acts Against the Taliban |
Afghanistan was in line to receive more than $400 million in Special Drawing Rights next week. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Coup That Failed—but Toppled Communism |
Soviet hard-liners could have crushed the resistance 30 years ago, but they lacked the will. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. Is Hostage to the Taliban |
The Kabul evacuation is hampered by too few U.S. troops and Biden’s arbitrary Aug. 31 deadline. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
A Fix for Atlanta’s Voting Problems |
A Fulton County probe could end in a state takeover—or reform. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Three Cheers for Vaccine Boosters |
Biden is right to ignore criticism from the WHO on a third mRNA shot. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Hooked on Federal Checks |
I’ll take the $948 the IRS put in my bank account—but I feel bad about it. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Keeps My Family in Covid Lockdown |
Biden extended a Trump order blocking our return if we visit family in Britain. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Will Soon Play Texas Fold ’Em |
The legislators who fled to block a voting bill are about to get their bluff called. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
‘Stakeholder’ Talk Proves Empty Again |
Two years after signing the Business Roundtable statement, companies still prioritize shareholders. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
The Taliban Capture Joe Biden |
Kabul’s conquerors hold the leverage in defining the terms of a postwar status quo. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:17:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Power of Trust’ Review: When Reliable Is Profitable |
Customers and investors alike feel cheated and apprehensive when companies violate basic business norms. There is a better way. |
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| 2021-08-18 18:06:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Former Purdue President Distances Himself From OxyContin Sales Program |
Richard Sackler said he didn’t recall most advice given by consulting firm McKinsey on the ‘turbocharge’ initiative, while denying Purdue Pharma’s responsibility for the opioid crisis |
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| 2021-08-18 17:56:00 |
Politics |
Biden Tells Nursing Homes to Vaccinate Staffs to Keep Medicare, Medicaid Funds |
Administration is taking more forceful action to scale up Covid-19 inoculations throughout the U.S. |
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| 2021-08-18 17:54:00 |
Tech |
Nvidia’s Gaming Chips Drive Record Quarterly Results |
As demand remains high, company’s profit nearly quadruples |
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| 2021-08-18 17:22:00 |
Markets |
CME and Cboe Stock Respond to Media Report of Deal Talks |
Exchange operator CME denies report that it made acquisition offer; Cboe shares jump 12% but finish the day lower |
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| 2021-08-18 17:17:00 |
Business |
Police Officer in Breonna Taylor Shooting Seeks New Book Publisher |
Former Louisville, Ky., officer Jonathan Mattingly returns his advance, says he is exploring other options after distributor dropped his book in April |
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| 2021-08-18 17:05:00 |
Business |
Illumina Completes Deal for Life-Sciences Firm Grail Despite FTC Antitrust Challenge |
Illumina says buying Grail back will allow it to scale up blood tests for cancer |
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| 2021-08-18 17:03:00 |
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Fed Meeting Minutes Lay Out Reasons for Reverse Repo Surge |
Minutes also said there could be changes to the facility to let eligible firms place more cash at the central bank |
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| 2021-08-18 16:49:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Revenue Surges on Cryptocurrency Trades |
Trading app posted a $502 million loss in second quarter due to an emergency funding deal |
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| 2021-08-18 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Shame of Leaving Afghan Allies Behind |
My interpreter is praying that he can hide and escape the Taliban. |
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| 2021-08-18 16:44:00 |
Opinion |
How Many More U.S. Lives Was War in Afghanistan Worth? |
Nation-building at the barrel of a gun doesn’t work, no matter the time or trillions we invest. |
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| 2021-08-18 16:41:00 |
Opinion |
Small Reactors, Big Future for Nuclear Power |
Without clean nuclear, carbon-reduction goals cannot be met. |
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| 2021-08-18 15:54:00 |
Economy |
Fed Signals Asset Purchases Likely to Slow This Year |
Officials debated timing, mechanics of plans to reduce $120 billion in monthly bond purchases at July meeting, minutes show |
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| 2021-08-18 15:52:00 |
Real Estate |
The 5 Worst Dorm Room Decorating Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them |
Design pros share the decorating missteps college students (and sometimes parents) make in school-provided digs, what to do instead and the most awful décor gaffes they’ve seen on campus |
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| 2021-08-18 15:33:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Ally Ken Kurson Charged With Cybercrimes in New York |
Then-President Donald Trump pardoned the former New York Observer editor on related federal charges in January |
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| 2021-08-18 15:21:00 |
World |
Deposed Afghan President Ghani Turns Up in Emirates |
The U.A.E. said it welcomed Mr. Ghani and his family on humanitarian grounds, as some Afghan officials express a sense of betrayal |
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| 2021-08-18 14:27:00 |
Life & Work |
Dessert To Go: An Easy, Portable Apricot Shortbread Recipe |
These jammy squares get intense flavor from dried fruit and other pantry staples. They’re sturdy enough to tote to a barbecue or picnic, simple enough to make anytime. |
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| 2021-08-18 14:27:00 |
World |
Afghanistan’s Taliban Rulers Meet Their First Political Protests With Gunfire |
At least two protesters trying to hoist Afghan republic’s flag were gunned down in Jalalabad |
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| 2021-08-18 14:05:00 |
Politics |
Israeli Prime Minister Bennett to Visit White House |
Leaders to discuss Iran, among other issues, according to Biden press secretary |
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| 2021-08-18 13:48:00 |
Opinion |
Will the Taliban Stop the Music in Afghanistan? |
After the group was ousted, music and music education thrived in the country; now that they’re back, will they still? |
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| 2021-08-18 13:40:00 |
World |
Pfizer’s Covid-19 Booster Shot Improves Immunity, Israeli Study Suggests |
Early data on those aged 60 and above come as U.S. and other countries plan additional doses to increase protection against Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-18 13:37:00 |
Books & Arts |
Glimmerglass Festival Review: Opera Under the Open Sky |
This year’s festival moved outdoors due to Covid-19 and included ‘The Magic Flute,’ ‘Gods and Mortals,’ ‘Il Trovatore’ and ‘The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson.’ |
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| 2021-08-18 13:33:00 |
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Fed’s James Bullard Says Economy Should Be Able to Navigate Delta Variant |
‘The most important thing about this is that the economy has clearly adapted to the pandemic situation,’ the St. Louis Fed president says |
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| 2021-08-18 13:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Proposes Asylum Overhaul to Reduce Backlog, Speed Deportations |
The proposed rule would allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum officers to hear and decide applications for migrants |
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| 2021-08-18 13:22:00 |
Life & Work |
The Best Books to Read on the Beach |
A champion surfer, a travel photographer and a writer on the volumes that make for absorbing beach books—and put you in a summer mood |
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| 2021-08-18 12:51:00 |
Tech |
Tencent to Work With Chinese Regulators to Limit Minors’ Online Game Time |
Tech giant reports slowing revenue growth as Beijing tightens regulations on sector |
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| 2021-08-18 12:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Return of ‘America Held Hostage’ |
Some 15,000 U.S. citizens and residents are behind Taliban lines. There’s no easy way to get them out. |
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| 2021-08-18 12:50:00 |
Opinion |
Will the IMF Bankroll the Taliban? |
The U.S. needs to stop Afghanistan from receiving$400 million in Special Drawing Rights next week. |
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| 2021-08-18 12:25:00 |
U.S. |
Georgia Election Board Orders Review of Fulton County Elections |
Investigation could lead to state takeover of elections in most-populous county |
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| 2021-08-18 12:18:00 |
Life & Work |
Yes, Flapper Style Is Back—Just Ask Rihanna |
Outfits inspired by the Roaring ’20s are surging back into popularity as history repeats itself |
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| 2021-08-18 11:21:00 |
Opinion |
Candidate Biden vs. President Biden |
His foreign policy may be more similar to Donald Trump’s than he realizes. |
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| 2021-08-18 11:19:00 |
Politics |
Afghanistan Veterans in Congress Trying to Prevent ‘a Death Warrant’ for Helping America |
Lawmakers helping people flee country have been given one email address and phone number to submit information to State Department |
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| 2021-08-18 10:29:00 |
Business |
Comcast, ViacomCBS Team Up for European Streaming Service SkyShowtime |
Media giants plan to launch the new paid streaming service across Europe next year |
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| 2021-08-18 10:28:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Is Higher in the U.S. Than Elsewhere, but Don’t Panic |
While prices in the eurozone appear to be rising more slowly, the difference isn’t best explained by any inflationary economic policies in Washington |
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| 2021-08-18 10:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Coinbase Builds a $4 Billion Cash Pile To Weather Tighter Regulation, Crypto Risks |
The cryptocurrency exchange plans to use its cash to expand and prepare for higher compliance costs, CFO says |
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| 2021-08-18 10:00:00 |
Economy |
The Politics of Regulation Intrude on Fed Succession |
Banks got safer under Chairman Jerome Powell; some Democrats still want someone else to run the Fed |
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| 2021-08-18 09:56:00 |
World |
Taliban Block Routes to Kabul Airport, Hampering Evacuations From Afghanistan |
Residents in eastern city of Jalalabad stage first protest against Taliban rule |
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| 2021-08-18 09:11:00 |
World |
Some Afghan Military Members Fled Taliban Takeover in U.S.-Supplied Aircraft |
Dozens of planes and aircraft were piloted by Afghan service members to neighboring countries of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan |
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| 2021-08-18 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Target, Alibaba, Moderna: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Fed minutes due Wednesday could clarify when the central bank will begin to tighten policy |
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| 2021-08-18 09:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Freddie Mac’s New Compliance Chief on Lessons Learned From Previous Crises |
Jerry Mauricio became the mortgage giant’s senior vice president and chief compliance officer in July |
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| 2021-08-18 09:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Pinterest Expands Its Inclusive Search Tools to Include Hair |
The new feature, which enables users to filter search results by six hair patterns, is an effort by the social-media platform to become more inclusive |
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| 2021-08-18 08:30:00 |
Magazine - Culture |
Sally Rooney, J.K. Rowling and Others Whose ‘Not-for-Sale’ Books Are Fetching Thousands |
Early versions of popular novels have become hot commodities on secondary markets. Not everyone is pleased. |
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| 2021-08-18 08:26:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Eyes Return to Communist Party Roots Amid Private-Sector Crackdown |
President is signaling plans to more assertively promote social equality, with the catchphrase ‘common prosperity’ appearing everywhere |
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| 2021-08-18 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
R. Kelly Trial: Lawyers to Deliver Opening Statements in Federal Racketeering Case |
The R&B singer is charged with leading a criminal enterprise and using his entourage to recruit women and girls for sex |
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| 2021-08-18 08:00:00 |
World |
Australia Vaccinates Thousands of High-School Students to Stop Delta |
With end-of-school exams nearing, authorities redirected shots meant for rural areas to Sydney suburbs deemed Covid-19 hot spots |
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| 2021-08-18 07:38:00 |
Markets |
Tencent Looks Abroad as Beijing Tightens the Screws at Home |
Tencent’s overseas expansion can soften the blow from regulatory ire at home |
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| 2021-08-18 07:30:00 |
Tech |
Roblox, Facebook See the ‘Metaverse’ as Key to the Internet’s Next Phase |
Companies aim to invest in technology and content development for new range of shared social experiences online |
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| 2021-08-18 07:16:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile Says Hackers Stole Information on More Than 40 Million People |
Theft included Social Security numbers and driver’s license data for current and prospective customers |
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| 2021-08-18 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Just Eat Takeaway.com Gets Lost in Translation |
The European food-delivery company faces integrational challenges ahead. Confusing its investors won’t help. |
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| 2021-08-18 06:56:00 |
Media & Marketing |
BuzzFeed Clashed With NBCUniversal as It Pursued SPAC Deal |
Chief Executive Jonah Peretti of BuzzFeed signed off on terms that could put more pressure on the company if its shares don’t rise. He is confident investors will be pleased with the results. |
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| 2021-08-18 06:41:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Fed Minutes |
The Dow and S&P 500 are poised to retreat for a second day from records notched earlier in the week |
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| 2021-08-18 06:31:00 |
Business |
Target Sales Increase as Shoppers Return to Stores |
Chain says foot traffic rose 12.7% in July quarter, adding that it is prepared for volatility from the Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-18 06:27:00 |
Markets |
Pork Giant’s Shares Tumble After Father-Son Feud Intensifies |
WH Group’s stock fell 11% after the son of the Chinese company’s chairman publicly accused his father of financial misdeeds |
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| 2021-08-18 06:13:00 |
Business |
U.S. Senators Urge FTC to Probe Tesla’s Autopilot Claims |
Two Democratic lawmakers fault Tesla, Elon Musk for ‘repeated overstatements’ of vehicle capabilities |
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| 2021-08-18 06:00:00 |
Sports |
A Financial Boost for Rugby’s All Blacks Meets Resistance in New Zealand |
A proposed investment by U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake is meant to lift both the iconic national team and the game at all levels. Not everyone wants outside help. |
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| 2021-08-18 05:30:00 |
World |
U.S. Officials in Germany Hit by Havana Syndrome |
Diplomats affected by mysterious symptoms express concerns about vulnerability of American staff posted overseas |
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| 2021-08-18 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Booster Shot to Be Offered to People Fully Vaccinated With Pfizer, Moderna |
Biden administration is expected to unveil booster program Wednesday, citing threat from Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Rift Forms on Didi’s Board Following Beijing’s Regulatory Assault |
Top executives from Tencent and Alibaba were surprised and furious upon learning that Didi was in trouble with China’s cybersecurity regulator |
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| 2021-08-18 05:30:00 |
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Hacks Rank Among Top Power Grid Risks, Watchdog Says |
Regulators cite attacks from nation-states as a cause for serious concern |
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| 2021-08-18 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Austin Is Capital of Homes Selling at Super Premiums |
Texas city’s job growth and cultural appeal attracting buyers ready to pay $100,000 or more above asking price |
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| 2021-08-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Carbon Offset Deal Helps Michigan Cash In on Its Trees—by Not Cutting Them Down |
State forest known as ‘Big Wild’ sells offsets to energy company greening its gas business |
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| 2021-08-18 05:17:00 |
Markets |
Summer Road Trips, Falling Crude Prices Pump Up Refiners’ Profits |
Refiners are benefiting from surging gasoline demand, but investors remain wary because of rising costs for meeting environmental rules |
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| 2021-08-17 19:56:00 |
Business |
Major Newspapers Push to Get Workers Out of Afghanistan |
Three of the largest U.S. newspaper organizations are working to extract employees and their families after Taliban's takeover |
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| 2021-08-17 18:56:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Dispute Over Agency in Foreign Bribery Case Gets Second Hearing |
A decision by an appeals court could affect future prosecutions of foreign executives under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
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| 2021-08-17 18:46:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba’s U.S. Shares Fall to Lowest Since 2019 as China Cracks Down |
Several tech stocks decline after authorities in Beijing release a new round of proposed regulations |
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| 2021-08-17 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Operation Afghanistan Rescue |
Chaos eases at the airport, but thousands are still stranded in Kabul and across the country. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Meritocracy Is Worth Defending |
And if America abandons it, countries that don’t will outcompete us. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Afghanistan Taunt |
Beijing’s propagandists suggest Taipei will face Kabul’s fate. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Democratic Food-Stamp Boom |
The average family of four will get more than they spend on food. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The Global Elite’s Afghanistan Withdrawal |
They belatedly realize the Taliban is a greater threat than America. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
The Translators Biden Left Behind |
Nonprofits and lawmakers have sounded warnings for months, but the administration dithered. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Eyes-Open Debacle |
For better or worse, the gaffe-prone president’s Afghan choice was no gaffe. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Mike Pence: Biden Broke Our Deal With the Taliban |
It’s a foreign-policy humiliation unlike anything our country has endured since the Iran hostage crisis. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Partisan Debt, Bipartisan Debt Limit? |
Democrats need to take responsibility for their $5.4 trillion spending spree. |
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| 2021-08-17 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
The Nightmare Resumes for Afghan Women |
America rescued them 20 years ago. How can we abandon them to the Taliban again? |
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| 2021-08-17 18:17:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘N-4 Down’ Review: Above the Ice |
The development of planes and airships signalled a new era of polar exploration—along with new opportunities for disaster. |
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| 2021-08-17 17:59:00 |
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Fracking Contractor Basic Energy to Be Broken Up in Bankruptcy |
Basic Energy enters chapter 11 a second time, planning to divvy up and sell a number of assets |
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| 2021-08-17 17:52:00 |
Politics |
Nancy Pelosi Braces for Showdown With Moderates Next Week Over Infrastructure Vote |
Some Democrats want to vote on infrastructure bill alone while House speaker intends to pair it with $3.5 trillion broader measure |
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| 2021-08-17 17:52:00 |
Economy |
Jerome Powell Says It’s Unclear What Covid-19 Surge Means for Economy |
‘The Covid pandemic is still casting a shadow on economic activity,’ the Fed chairman says |
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| 2021-08-17 17:38:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tests Positive for Covid-19 |
The diagnosis comes as the state is experiencing a new wave of the virus |
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| 2021-08-17 17:26:00 |
U.S. |
Anthony Huber’s Parents Sue Kenosha Authorities Over Son’s Killing in Unrest |
Kyle Rittenhouse was charged last year with the fatal shooting of Huber and another man |
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| 2021-08-17 17:04:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Nam June Paik’ Review: The Father of Video Art’s Wide Net |
A major retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art ranges widely, revealing the artist’s uncanny prescience when it came to creativity and technology. |
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| 2021-08-17 16:55:00 |
U.S. |
The Theranos Trial: Elizabeth Holmes, the Charges and What Else to Know |
The startup founder goes on trial Aug. 31 on allegations of defrauding investors and patients |
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| 2021-08-17 16:53:00 |
World |
U.S. Halted Dollar Shipments to Afghanistan to Keep Cash Out of Taliban’s Hands |
U.S. officials are also blocking Taliban from Afghan government accounts managed by the Fed and U.S. banks |
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| 2021-08-17 16:29:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Military Veterans Rush to Help Afghan Interpreters Escape |
American retreat has brought feelings of anger, guilt and frustration to many veterans who feel the U.S. has betrayed Afghan allies |
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| 2021-08-17 16:18:00 |
Markets |
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry, Other Hedge Funds Bet Against Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF |
Filings show several hedge funds are wagering ARK will keep falling behind market |
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| 2021-08-17 15:41:00 |
Logistics Report |
Cargo Ships Are Again Idling Off Jammed Southern California Ports |
Dozens of container ships are anchored off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. A crush of advance orders from U.S. manufacturers and retailers is contributing to the bottlenecks |
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| 2021-08-17 15:36:00 |
Real Estate |
Considering a Bathroom Remodel? Read This First. |
Homeowners are often too quick to tear out a vintage loo. But there are persuasive reasons to preserve the colorful fixtures and quality tiles of washrooms from the 1920s to the 1960s. |
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| 2021-08-17 14:27:00 |
Tech |
The Secret to Bob Costas’ Success? He Watches 3 Sports Games at Once |
The 29-time Emmy winner, whose new HBO show premiered last month, talked to us about his technophobia, how he passes off his 2007 Lexus as new and the baseball card he’ll never leave home without |
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| 2021-08-17 14:18:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Complete Live at The Lighthouse’ by Lee Morgan Review: A Beacon Gone Dark |
The eight-CD/12-LP collection from Blue Note reveals the artistic growth and evolving musical ideas of the gifted trumpeter, who died at age 33. |
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| 2021-08-17 13:17:00 |
Business |
Wildfire Season: PG&E Warns It May Black Out Customers to Reduce California Risks |
The pre-emptive power shut-offs, the company’s first this wildfire season, are a response to high winds poised to hit the state |
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| 2021-08-17 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Disastrous, Precipitous Withdrawal |
The president has made a coldblooded calculation. |
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| 2021-08-17 13:14:00 |
Opinion |
The Climate Has a Gun |
Those who dismiss risk of climate change often appeal to uncertainty, but they have it backward. |
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| 2021-08-17 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
Teenagers Should Get the Covid Vaccine, Too |
The risk from the virus is real and documented. |
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| 2021-08-17 12:51:00 |
Markets |
BHP’s New Look Is Only a Shade Greener |
World’s largest miner is leaving petroleum behind, but serving the carbon-intensive steel industry remains its key business |
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| 2021-08-17 12:35:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Endless Wars’ Fallacy |
There are many options between nation building and giving up, and we had found a good one in Afghanistan before President Biden abandoned it. |
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| 2021-08-17 12:34:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Has Trouble at Home, Too |
The president will have to persuade progressives to save his infrastructure bill. |
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| 2021-08-17 11:18:00 |
Markets |
Weak Retail Sales Offer Preview of Coming Attractions as Delta Variant Spreads |
July’s weak retail sales data might be just a preview of a weak August as the Delta variant of Covid-19 inhibits consumer confidence |
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| 2021-08-17 10:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Americans Left Behind in Afghanistan |
Frantic efforts to rescue U.S. citizens. |
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| 2021-08-17 10:11:00 |
Business |
China Steps Up Direct Involvement in Internet-Content Firms |
Recent moves aim to strengthen the government’s control over online content |
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| 2021-08-17 10:03:00 |
Opinion |
A Debacle for Biden as the Taliban Take Afghanistan |
The latest opinions on the U.S. troop withdrawal and the fall of Kabul from the WSJ editorial board and contributors. |
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| 2021-08-17 10:00:00 |
Life & Work |
The Mental-Health Benefits of Spiritual Thinking |
Spirituality can boost our mood and help protect against depression, says psychologist and author Lisa Miller. Here’s how. |
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| 2021-08-17 09:51:00 |
Business |
Ford Wants More Car Buyers to Order Online and Wait, Rather Than Pick Off the Lot |
The auto maker plans to permanently reduce the number of vehicles carried on dealership lots, hoping to do more sales from buyers who custom order |
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| 2021-08-17 09:10:00 |
Markets |
Home Depot, Roblox, Walmart: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Futures put Wall Street indexes on track to pull back from records |
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| 2021-08-17 09:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Ziff Davis Is Returning to Public Markets With a Mandate to Make Deals |
Parent company J2 Global is being renamed after the century-old magazine publisher and will have $1 billion for buying up other companies |
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| 2021-08-17 08:06:00 |
Business |
Walmart’s Sales Rise Even as Online Orders Cool |
Retail giant says U.S. store visits improved before concerns over the Covid-19 Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-17 08:05:00 |
World |
China Set to Pass One of the World’s Strictest Data-Privacy Laws |
New curbs come as citizens grow increasingly concerned about tech giants’ nosiness |
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| 2021-08-17 08:00:00 |
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PepsiCo Aims to Replenish More Water Than It Uses |
The company plans to cut water consumption in half at sites where supply is at risk, with a goal to be ‘net water positive’ by 2030 |
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| 2021-08-17 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Skechers Boosts Spending on Distribution Centers to Meet E-Commerce Demand |
The footwear company is looking to add facilities in China and India |
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| 2021-08-17 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Delta Variant Threatens Small Businesses as It Slows Return-to-Office Plans |
Many big employers now intend to keep staffers home after Labor Day, in a new blow to the shops, retailers and restaurants that rely on them |
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| 2021-08-17 07:41:00 |
Markets |
Ride-Hailing Companies Get Some Drivers’ Ed |
Survey published by DoorDash shows exactly why ride-hailing companies may be having a hard time luring back drivers |
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| 2021-08-17 07:30:00 |
Health & Wellness |
As Delta Surges, Covid-19 Breakthrough Cases Remain Uncommon |
WSJ analysis finds higher risk of infection from strain, but research shows that vaccines still protect against most serious illness |
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| 2021-08-17 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Former Marathon Executive Joins K2 Integrity as Co-CEO |
Andrew Rabinowitz aims to grow K2’s business in asset management |
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| 2021-08-17 07:21:00 |
Markets |
GoPro Flies High on Service Swing |
Stock has doubled since last year’s camera boosted subscribers, setting high stakes for the next one |
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| 2021-08-17 07:18:00 |
World |
China Unveils New Rules Targeting Anticompetitive Practices by Internet Companies |
Part of a recent wave of regulatory action, the draft guidelines detail prohibited behaviors such as blocking rival products and discriminatory pricing |
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| 2021-08-17 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Royalty Pharma Is a Stock Worth Crowning |
Investors who want exposure to biotech without taking the biggest drug development risks are in luck |
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| 2021-08-17 07:01:00 |
Business |
Home Depot’s Sales Growth Flattens After a Year of Rapid Gains |
The number of customer transactions fell about 6%, but the retailer made up that ground through a larger average transaction size |
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| 2021-08-17 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Mubadala Capital Prepares to Bulk Up London Office |
The Abu Dhabi firm recently closed on $1.63 billion for its third private-equity fund, while it also plans to expand in New York |
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| 2021-08-17 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Oxford Properties to Buy $2.2 Billion in Industrial Properties From KKR |
Deal indicates investor appetite for warehouses and distribution facilities remains strong |
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| 2021-08-17 06:50:00 |
World |
Taliban Consolidate Control in Afghanistan’s Capital, Thousands Remain Stranded |
Female presenters allowed on television in possible sign of Taliban moderation |
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| 2021-08-17 06:43:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Retail Sales Data |
S&P 500 is on course to snap a five-day winning streak after notching its 49th record close of the year |
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| 2021-08-17 06:03:00 |
World |
Asian Nations, Hit by Covid-19 Delta Wave, Tighten Curbs on Movement |
Japan extends state of emergency, New Zealand orders nationwide lockdown |
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| 2021-08-17 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
InfoSum Raises $65 Million as Companies Prioritize Data-Privacy |
The Series B funding round from Chrysalis Investments will help the company grow its staff and presence as it plans a future public offering |
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| 2021-08-17 05:59:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Boss Steps Down as Chairman of Its Flagship Property Business |
Hui Ka Yan gives up job months after the unit dropped plans for a multibillion-dollar listing on the mainland |
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| 2021-08-17 05:51:00 |
World |
New Zealand Orders Lockdown After First Covid-19 Case in Six Months |
Authorities assume new infection is the highly contagious Delta variant, await genomic sequencing |
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| 2021-08-17 05:49:00 |
Markets |
Nike and Adidas Should Be Watching Their Backs in China |
Chinese sportswear is emerging as a new champion for investors |
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| 2021-08-17 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Investors Bet Corporate Spending and Buybacks Will Support Stocks |
Companies’ cash hoards stir hopes for greater spending on business growth and returning money to shareholders |
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| 2021-08-17 05:30:00 |
Business |
Allbirds to Sell Wool and Tree-Based Workout Clothes, Taking on Nike and Lululemon |
Company known for wool sneakers has spent two years developing fabric used in new athletic apparel |
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| 2021-08-17 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Hotels Try Out Fees for Using the Pool and Checking In Early |
Lodging companies such as MCR are experimenting with a la carte pricing for services and amenities, and cutting room rates in return |
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| 2021-08-17 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Retail Sales Likely Fell in July as Automobile Purchases Weakened |
Economists estimate sales excluding autos rose during a month when concerns about the Delta variant intensified |
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| 2021-08-17 05:30:00 |
World |
In Covid-19 Vaccination Push, Latin American Nations Are Catching Up to the U.S. |
There is less vaccine hesitancy in the region, which has been hit hard during the pandemic |
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| 2021-08-17 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Extremists Celebrate Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan on Social Media |
Invigorated, groups could seek a return to Afghanistan, terrorism officials say, though al Qaeda is weakened and Islamic State has clashed with the Taliban |
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| 2021-08-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Sour on Chinese Insurance Giant’s Shares |
Ping An’s Hong Kong-listed shares, which are part of the MSCI China index, have been on a downward slide lately |
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| 2021-08-17 05:22:00 |
Markets |
Investors Will Get Bored of GameStop |
Individual investors will remain a force to be reckoned with, but the excitement is moving somewhere new |
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| 2021-08-17 03:58:00 |
Business |
BHP to Combine Petroleum Unit With Woodside, End Dual Listing in London |
The world’s biggest mining company by market value also approved a $5.7-billion potash mine in Canada |
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| 2021-08-16 23:57:00 |
Politics |
Taliban Conquest of Afghanistan Scrambles the Diplomatic Map |
U.S. efforts to isolate the Taliban could be undercut by new regime’s outreach to Russia, China and neighbors |
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| 2021-08-16 23:57:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration Expected to Call for Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots |
The U.S. is expected to recommend that Americans get a Covid-19 booster shot eight months after the second dose of the vaccine, people familiar with the matter say |
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| 2021-08-16 19:44:00 |
Opinion |
The Taliban’s Takeover of Afghanistan |
The Latest Opinions from the WSJ Editorial Board and Contributors |
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| 2021-08-16 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Biden to Afghanistan: Drop Dead |
Biden is defiant in blaming others for his Afghan debacle. |
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| 2021-08-16 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
A Reckoning for Pakistan |
The Taliban’s protector cheers the group’s Afghanistan takeover. |
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| 2021-08-16 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The California Housing Crunch |
Bad policies cause a shortage that is hurting Newsom in the recall. |
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| 2021-08-16 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Iran Goes on the Offensive as the U.S. Retreats From Afghanistan and Elsewhere |
Tehran’s proxies unleash violence on several fronts in the Mideast as it senses weakness in adversaries. |
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| 2021-08-16 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Black Lives Matter Poisons a Young Athlete’s Mind |
‘You hear on the news every day that you’re not wanted,’ sprinter Noah Lyles told a journalist. |
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| 2021-08-16 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Afghans Need an ‘Underground Railroad’ |
As in Vietnam, the priority should be rescuing as many allies as possible. |
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| 2021-08-16 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Afghanistan Reveals All the President’s Weaknesses |
Biden says Kabul isn’t another Saigon. It may be more similar to Tehran in 1979. |
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| 2021-08-16 18:09:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Lettuce Diaries’ Review: Salad Days in Old Shanghai |
Until the 1990s, mainland China rarely ate raw food, including cabbage and salad greens. An enterprising Frenchman changed all that. |
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| 2021-08-16 17:47:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Escalates Push for Moon Vehicle Work |
Blue Origin affiliate sues federal government over NASA decision to give SpaceX a sole contract for lunar lander |
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| 2021-08-16 17:25:00 |
Business |
Judge in Theranos Trial Outlines Covid-19 Protocols as U.S. Cases Rise |
Founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes says she would prefer not to wear a mask |
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| 2021-08-16 17:19:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile Says Hackers Breached Company Database |
U.S. wireless operator is investigating whether customer information was exposed |
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| 2021-08-16 17:13:00 |
Politics |
Biden Defends Afghanistan Pullout Amid Bipartisan Criticism |
President cast much of the blame for the fall of the Afghan government on its military for failing to fight the Taliban |
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| 2021-08-16 17:06:00 |
U.S. |
Afghans in America Try to Save Family Members as Options Dwindle |
Many say family members have already gone into hiding as the Taliban searches house-by-house for American collaborators |
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| 2021-08-16 16:59:00 |
Business |
Endeavor Boosts Revenue Outlook for 2021 |
The return of live audiences and events buoyed the entertainment company’s second-quarter earnings |
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| 2021-08-16 16:25:00 |
Business |
Food Stamps Get Historic Boost |
Increased U.S. nutrition assistance follows a rise in hunger during the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-08-16 16:16:00 |
U.S. |
Colorado River Water Shortage Forces First-Ever Cutback to Southwest States |
Move likely to hit farmers hardest, reducing access to region’s economic lifeblood amid protracted drought |
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| 2021-08-16 16:16:00 |
World |
What’s Happening in Afghanistan? |
The Taliban’s return to power has spread fears about the nation’s future |
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| 2021-08-16 16:13:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘The Smartest Kids in the World’ Review: Study Abroad |
An adaptation of journalist Amanda Ripley’s book sends four high-school students around the world to see what lessons the education systems of other countries hold for America. |
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| 2021-08-16 16:10:00 |
Books & Arts |
‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Review: Lifestyles of the Rich and Clueless |
Nicole Kidman stars as a wellness guru who promises to solve the problems of the affluent in the new series from the creator of ‘Big Little Lies.’ |
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| 2021-08-16 15:54:00 |
Business |
Axel Springer in Talks to Buy Ownership Stake in Politico |
Talks between Politico and Berlin-based Axel Springer also include the possibility of a full buyout |
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| 2021-08-16 15:40:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Launches Emergency Media Offensive |
Amid the Afghanistan debacle, the president faces a new press environment. |
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| 2021-08-16 15:12:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Fall as Traders Fear Chinese Economic Slowdown |
U.S. crude prices fell to around their lowest levels since late May and about 11% below last month’s multiyear high |
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| 2021-08-16 13:59:00 |
Economy |
Transcript: Fed’s Rosengren Sees Strong Growth Ahead for U.S. Economy |
Boston Fed president says central bank could be in a position to end asset purchases by the middle of 2022 |
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| 2021-08-16 13:57:00 |
Business |
Madonna to Reissue Albums, Curate Music in New Deal With Warner Music Group |
Agreement encompasses singer’s entire recorded music catalog and will begin in 2022 |
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| 2021-08-16 13:47:00 |
Business |
Pfizer, BioNTech Seek FDA Clearance for Covid-19 Booster |
Early-stage study shows third dose of vaccine offers a higher level of protection, companies say |
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| 2021-08-16 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Chamberlain Moment in Afghanistan |
The fall of Kabul has been heard around the world, to the dismay of our allies and delight of our enemies. |
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| 2021-08-16 13:04:00 |
Opinion |
Follow Your Nose to Herd Immunity |
The biology behind ‘breakthrough’ cases and the confusing CDC mask guidance. |
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| 2021-08-16 12:24:00 |
CFO Journal |
Banks Weigh Alternatives to Libor Replacement as Companies Seek Longer-Term Rates |
Lenders are looking beyond SOFR to meet corporate borrowers’ needs |
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| 2021-08-16 11:59:00 |
Markets |
Tesla’s Ascent Can’t Remain on Autopilot |
Shareholders have more than regulatory worries to think about |
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| 2021-08-16 11:47:00 |
Business |
Walmart Looks to Hire Cryptocurrency Expert |
Retailer posts headquarters job to develop digital-currency strategy |
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| 2021-08-16 11:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Price of Inflation, Now and in the Future |
You pay for monetizing government debt by taking money from the wage-earners and robbing the savers. |
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| 2021-08-16 11:39:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccine-Mandate Lawsuit Rests on Faulty Premise |
‘Unvaccinated people are more than twice as likely to be reinfected with Covid-19 than people who are fully vaccinated.’ |
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| 2021-08-16 11:37:00 |
Opinion |
Former Fed Official Advises Central Banks to Go It Alone |
When the Bank of England decides it’s time to start tightening, it shouldn’t wait for other central banks to join. |
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| 2021-08-16 11:23:00 |
Business |
Facebook Backs Underwater Cable Projects to Boost Internet Connectivity |
Social media firm to join forces with Google in Asia project, while expanding similar initiative in Africa |
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| 2021-08-16 11:19:00 |
World |
Turkey Offers Additional Pfizer-BioNTech Shots Amid Concern Over Chinese Vaccine |
Ankara said it aimed to ease travel to countries that haven’t approved Sinovac’s shot |
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| 2021-08-16 11:19:00 |
Life & Work |
How Tight Is Too Tight? Why ‘Bachelorette’ Stars and Gym Rats Wear Ultra-Slim Suits |
Even as high fashion brands like Louis Vuitton and Celine move toward a more oversize silhouette, the so-called ‘wetsuit fit’ still appeals to many men |
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| 2021-08-16 10:40:00 |
Markets |
China’s Slowdown: Looking Through Delta and the Flood |
July data confirmed a sharp slowdown in China’s economy. How much of it is due to flooding in Henan and the recent Delta variant outbreak? |
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| 2021-08-16 09:59:00 |
Politics |
Growing Share of Migrants From Outside Mexico, Central America Poses Challenge for Biden |
Nearly three in 10 arrested at the southern border in July came from South America, the Caribbean or beyond |
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| 2021-08-16 09:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
As More Children Get Infected by Delta Variant, Parents Open Up to Vaccinations |
Once-hesitant parents are considering getting their children vaccinated as Covid-19 cases rise and schools reopen, doctors say |
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| 2021-08-16 09:48:00 |
Business |
Aldi Plans to Hire 20,000 U.S. Workers in Holiday-Season Ramp-Up |
New hires will earn average of $15 an hour for store jobs and $19 an hour for warehouse jobs |
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| 2021-08-16 09:12:00 |
Business |
Tesla’s Autopilot System to Be Probed by U.S. Auto Safety Regulator |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will examine circumstances behind certain crashes where Autopilot was active |
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| 2021-08-16 09:00:00 |
Politics |
America’s Failures in Afghanistan Were Bipartisan and Long-Running |
The Afghanistan odyssey is coming to a tragic end. What have we learned? |
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| 2021-08-16 08:47:00 |
World |
Forget Beating Covid-19. Europe Is Preparing to Live With It. |
Countries from Germany to Italy are deploying measures ranging from more vaccinations to mask mandates ahead of the third pandemic winter |
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| 2021-08-16 08:46:00 |
Markets |
Nio, Halliburton, Roblox: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
China’s economy slowed more than expected in July |
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| 2021-08-16 08:45:00 |
U.S. |
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Draws Throngs as Covid-19 Surges |
Fans of annual event say tradition, camaraderie outweigh health risks |
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| 2021-08-16 08:10:00 |
U.S. |
Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan Brings Complicated Feelings for U.S. Military Veterans |
Some vets were ready for the war to be over; others wanted the U.S. to stay. But most agree this was not the ending they wanted |
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| 2021-08-16 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Fans Are Suddenly a Political Force |
A tax provision in the infrastructure bill brought the usually fractious cryptocurrency coalition together |
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| 2021-08-16 08:00:00 |
Arts |
‘Nine Perfect Strangers,’ ‘White Lotus’ and the Art of the Wellness Takedown |
A slate of new TV series, podcasts and books takes aim at the $4.5 trillion wellness industry |
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| 2021-08-16 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Selling a Car? What to Consider Beyond the Price Tag |
The car market is red hot, and vehicle owners are vying to cash in |
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| 2021-08-16 07:41:00 |
World |
Zambia’s Opposition Wins Surprise Landslide as Defaulting Economy Reels |
Hakainde Hichilema is declared victor after campaign that observers say was skewed in President Edgar Lungu’s favor |
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| 2021-08-16 07:37:00 |
World |
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Covid-19 Criticism |
Defecting members of Muhyiddin Yassin’s coalition said his policies were inconsistently enforced and had failed to prevent a rise in deaths |
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| 2021-08-16 06:53:00 |
World |
Three Killed in Kabul Airport as Afghans Scramble to Escape Taliban |
Mass evacuations follow the insurgents’ capture of Kabul after a rapid sweep of the country |
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| 2021-08-16 06:40:00 |
Markets |
A Garden Supply Stock With a Fast-Growing Cannabis Patch |
GrowGeneration is one of the few companies that benefits from slow legal changes in the U.S. |
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| 2021-08-16 06:00:00 |
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Accolade Partners Is Raising a $175 Million Fund to Back Crypto Venture Funds |
The asset manager is launching its second crypto fund of funds, and says its first such portfolio is outperforming its stable of non-crypto funds |
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| 2021-08-16 05:48:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Down After Dow, S&P Records |
Data showing slowdown in Chinese economic growth weighs on stock futures, industrial commodities |
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| 2021-08-16 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Companies Are Hoarding Record Cash Amid Delta Fears |
Cash and short-term investments on corporate balance sheets rose in the second quarter |
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| 2021-08-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
State Street, Firm Behind Wall Street’s ‘Fearless Girl’ Statue, Is Vacating New York City Offices |
Boston firm tells its New York staffers they won’t be returning to Midtown Manhattan offices |
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| 2021-08-16 05:30:00 |
U.S. Economy |
Fed Officials Weigh Ending Asset Purchases by Mid-2022 |
Reducing bond buying sooner could provide more flexibility to raise interest rates if inflation stays high and unemployment falls rapidly |
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| 2021-08-16 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Tech Hack Notification Delays Can Leave Corporate Customers in the Lurch |
Many companies struggle to obtain details that could help them prepare for fallout from a cyberattack on their technology supply chain |
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| 2021-08-16 02:04:00 |
World |
China’s Economic Recovery Is Losing Steam |
Monthly indicators of industrial, consumption and investment activity all fall short of expectations |
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| 2021-08-15 21:06:00 |
Business |
BHP Considers Sale of $15 Billion-Valued Petroleum Business |
The world’s biggest mining company says it is in talks to sell the division to Woodside Petroleum, among other options |
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| 2021-08-15 20:11:00 |
World |
Japan’s Economy Expands Slightly in Second Quarter |
Economists expect growth to remain sluggish as nation contends with a wave of Covid-19 cases |
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| 2021-08-15 18:41:00 |
World |
Chaotic Afghanistan Pullout Caps Two Decades of Missteps |
Successive U.S. administrations followed strategies that inadvertently fueled support for the insurgency and missed key windows to negotiate |
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| 2021-08-15 18:27:00 |
World |
Afghanistan Takeover by Taliban Worries Governments in the Region, Europe That Chaos Will Spread |
Pakistan and Iran are among countries most vulnerable to a wave of refugees, but European governments are also raising concerns |
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| 2021-08-15 17:48:00 |
Politics |
Chaotic Afghanistan Exit Creates New Hurdles for U.S., Allies |
Monitoring terrorist groups, protecting women’s gains and preventing Taliban from taking possession of U.S. military equipment are among challenges |
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| 2021-08-15 17:31:00 |
Business |
Hyatt Plans to Buy Apple Leisure Group From KKR and KSL Capital for $2.7 Billion |
Transaction is latest sign of optimism about return to vacation travel |
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| 2021-08-15 17:16:00 |
Books |
‘DSM Review: The Meanings of Madness |
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, features nearly 300 diagnoses. What’s the science behind it? |
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| 2021-08-15 17:08:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Afghanistan Surrender |
The President tries to duck responsibility for a calamitous withdrawal. |
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| 2021-08-15 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
Nancy Pelosi on Afghan Women |
The House Speaker has a stern feminist warning for the Taliban. |
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| 2021-08-15 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
The Afghan Allies Left Behind |
Fear and chaos in Kabul as the U.S. fails to get loyal friends out. |
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| 2021-08-15 16:15:00 |
Politics |
Intelligence Reports From Afghanistan Missed One Key Element: Speed |
U.S. officials are conflicted over whether intelligence failures may have contributed to the swift Taliban takeover of Afghanistan |
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| 2021-08-15 15:34:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Put Taxpayers Behind the 8-Ball |
‘Outlook not so good’ if you have a retirement account, capital gains or assets for inheritance. |
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| 2021-08-15 15:34:00 |
Opinion |
The World Needs to Know What Happened at the Wuhan Lab |
Was the coronavirus manipulated to infect humans? If so, that will inform our response. |
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| 2021-08-15 15:33:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Is Failing Cuba’s Uprising |
The White House is so far unwilling to challenge the U.S. left that likes the regime. |
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| 2021-08-15 15:32:00 |
Opinion |
Big Tech Acts Like Big Brother |
YouTube censored my news conference as ‘misinformation.’ |
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| 2021-08-15 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Retail Sales, Industrial Output, Fed Minutes |
Markets this week will focus on U.S. retail sales and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July policy meeting |
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| 2021-08-15 13:09:00 |
Opinion |
In Afghanistan, the Tragic Toll of Washington Delusion |
Pundits repeat the mantra that there was ‘no military solution.’ The Taliban seem to have come up with one. |
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| 2021-08-15 13:08:00 |
Opinion |
A Chinese Warning for U.S. Tech |
Washington may follow Beijing’s crackdown, and CEOs need to act now to slow the regulatory rush. |
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| 2021-08-15 13:00:00 |
Business |
The Covid Fear Isn’t Going Anywhere for a While |
The key is to first recognize your anxiety, and then find ways to deal with it |
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| 2021-08-15 11:49:00 |
Politics |
Nancy Pelosi Looks at Advancing Infrastructure and Budget Framework Simultaneously |
Shift in tactics comes after moderate House Democrats demanded quicker vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill |
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| 2021-08-15 11:48:00 |
World |
Canada to Hold Snap Vote, as Justin Trudeau Seeks to Advance Progressive Agenda |
Prime minister aims to capitalize on support for his pandemic response and secure parliamentary backing for child-care, climate-change policies |
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| 2021-08-15 11:34:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Change and Revealed Preferences |
Lawmakers won’t compromise for a carbon tax, and Obama buys a $12 million home by the ocean. |
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| 2021-08-15 11:32:00 |
Opinion |
New Anti-Semitism Treats Israel as ‘the Jew Among the Nations’ |
It’s more than a hatred like all the others. |
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| 2021-08-15 11:28:00 |
Opinion |
Raising Taxes to Fund the Liberal Wish List |
The infrastructure deal will cause the federal government to collect almost $50 billion more in revenue. |
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| 2021-08-15 10:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economy Likely to Outgrow China’s Due to Contrast in Pandemic Responses |
A faster short-term U.S. expansion would delay the day when China’s economy overtakes America’s in size |
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| 2021-08-15 09:52:00 |
Markets |
Something Is Awry in the Treasury Market This Summer |
Bond yields fell too far, then came back too strong; a real yield of minus 1.2% is hard to understand |
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| 2021-08-15 09:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Afghanistan Exit Raises Questions About His Foreign-Policy Record |
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan could create a haven for terrorist groups, experts warn |
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| 2021-08-15 09:00:00 |
Business |
After Bankruptcy, Shale Pioneer Chesapeake Touts Natural Gas Again |
Company has agreed to purchase Vine Energy, positioning itself for the export market |
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| 2021-08-15 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s Next iPhone Is Coming Soon. Here’s What to Expect. |
Analysts say camera improvements are the biggest changes hitting Apple’s coming smartphones. Otherwise, expect modest upgrades. |
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| 2021-08-15 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Guns That Won World War II |
Before wielding the atomic bomb, the U.S. subdued Japan’s forces across the Pacific with weapons designed by an inventor who died two decades earlier |
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| 2021-08-15 07:25:00 |
World |
Fuel Explosion in Lebanon Kills 28 |
With the country in economic collapse, tank explodes as people try to collect gasoline |
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| 2021-08-15 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Homeland Security Considers Outside Firms to Analyze Social Media After Jan. 6 Failure |
Effort has spurred civil-rights debates at DHS and White House, would expand government’s handling of social-media data |
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| 2021-08-15 06:35:00 |
World |
Taliban Enter Kabul as Panic Spreads in Afghanistan’s Capital |
Insurgents said they wouldn’t take the city by force |
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| 2021-08-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Carvana’s Success Rides on Used-Car Loans |
Selling sports cars and pickup trucks is only part of what makes the online dealer money |
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| 2021-08-15 05:30:00 |
Business |
Sleep Apnea Sufferers Scramble After Philips Recall of Critical Machine |
Prices soar for alternate devices and some users try a do-it-yourself fix after machines are found to emit potentially harmful gases, particles |
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| 2021-08-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China’s Corporate Crackdown Adds to Junk-Bond Distress |
Government campaign to reduce debt in sectors such as real estate has put many developers in tight spot, sending high-yield bond prices tumbling |
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| 2021-08-15 04:44:00 |
World |
Group Behind Some of Hong Kong’s Biggest Protests to Disband |
Civil Human Rights Front joins other organizations that have folded under pressure from national-security law imposed by China |
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| 2021-08-14 18:14:00 |
Business |
How Employee Benefits May Change in a Hybrid Workplace |
Among other things, more flex time, work-from-anywhere periods, and continuing stipends for home offices |
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| 2021-08-14 17:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Sending Additional Troops to Afghanistan for U.S. Personnel Evacuation |
U.S. troops being sent to stabilize exit for Afghan allies who helped U.S. forces |
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| 2021-08-14 17:02:00 |
World |
Haiti Death Toll From Earthquake Climbs to at Least 227, Hundreds Missing |
People search the rubble for survivors after the magnitude 7.2 temblor strikes southern Haiti |
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| 2021-08-14 15:44:00 |
Business |
Who Controls ‘Cruise’ Name? GM and Ford Battle It Out |
Ford petitions U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel GM’s trademark for Super Cruise, the name of its assisted-driving system |
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| 2021-08-14 15:20:00 |
World |
Alibaba Employee Was Sexually Abused Multiple Times, Say Chinese Authorities |
Chinese police account supports many allegations by a female Alibaba employee, who said she was sexually assaulted by her boss and a business client the same night |
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| 2021-08-14 15:11:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Ordered to Reinstate Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy |
Trump had stopped enforcing the immigration policy at the start of the pandemic |
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| 2021-08-14 14:15:00 |
Business |
What WSJ Readers Have—and Haven’t—Missed About Working in the Office |
Elements of the office that readers have missed include hallway conversations and camaraderie. On the minus side: getting there and distractions from colleagues. |
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| 2021-08-14 12:16:00 |
Europe |
Belarus Dissident at Center of Jet Grounding Cools Support for Lukashenko’s Opponent |
Under house arrest, Roman Protasevich could face up to 15 years in prison; ‘I hope everything will end well.’ |
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| 2021-08-14 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Throwing Away the Kitchen Timer |
The very best cooks are the ones who feel confident enough to stop watching the clock and use their senses. |
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| 2021-08-14 12:00:00 |
Business |
The Biggest Mistakes Bosses Will Make With Workers Returning After Covid-19 |
No. 1: treating their employees like children. They’ve grown accustomed to independence. Get used to it. |
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| 2021-08-14 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
Synchrony’s Margaret Keane Credits These Advisers With Helping Her Reach the Top |
The former CEO and current executive chair describes mentors who taught her to tackle sensitive issues such as work blunders and uncooperative colleagues |
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| 2021-08-14 11:03:00 |
Markets |
Small Traders Pile Back Into Cryptocurrencies |
Bitcoin, ether and others are surging again even as hedge funds and other large traders bet their prices will decline |
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| 2021-08-14 10:07:00 |
Markets |
As Electric Air Taxis Land on Stock Markets, Investors Need a Flight Guide |
Investors may soon face a choice between first movers like Joby and more niche players such as Lilium and even air-ambulance startup Dufour |
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| 2021-08-14 09:33:00 |
Business |
Huawei Accused in Suit of Installing Data ‘Back Door’ in Pakistan Project |
Small U.S. software maker alleges Chinese telecom giant sought live access to data in Pakistan; Huawei denies claim |
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| 2021-08-14 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Diversity Visa Winners Risk Losing Chance to Come to U.S. |
As Sept. 30 deadline looms, applicants from Africa, other places with low levels of immigration to U.S. are stuck in Covid-19 backlog |
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| 2021-08-14 07:30:00 |
U.S. |
Afghan-Americans Scramble to Aid Families as Taliban Threaten Kabul |
Relatives in the U.S. are making a last-ditch effort to get their loved ones out of the war-torn homeland |
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| 2021-08-14 07:16:00 |
World |
As Taliban Encircle Kabul, Afghan President Says He Seeks to Avoid Further Bloodshed |
Ashraf Ghani has come under pressure to resign so that a transitional government could negotiate a cease-fire |
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| 2021-08-14 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Private Lives: Home and Family in the Art of the Nabis, Paris, 1889-1900’ Review: Windows on the Housebound |
An exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art surveys the domestic-themed work by artists Félix Vallotton, Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard and Maurice Denis. |
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| 2021-08-14 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Before Pandemic, Money Manager Founded a Sanitizer Maker. It Just Sold for Millions. |
Inspired by a family health scare, Thorne Perkin co-founded Olika in 2015; biotech Amyris just closed on a deal to buy it |
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| 2021-08-14 07:00:00 |
Music Review |
‘Beyond the Music—Marian Anderson’ Review: A Wide-Ranging Artist |
A 15-CD boxed set from Sony Classical includes spirituals, art songs, carols, choral works and opera arias by the renowned contralto and civil-rights activist. |
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| 2021-08-14 05:33:00 |
Business |
Oil Giants Turn to Startups for Low-Carbon Energy Ideas |
BP, Shell bolster their venture capital arms as they seek to reduce dependence on fossil fuels |
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| 2021-08-14 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Intel CEO Pitches Pricey Chip Plants to Officials at Home and Abroad |
U.S. semiconductor maker’s appeal for subsidies plays on national security fears during chip shortage; ‘Never let a good crisis go to waste’ |
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| 2021-08-13 19:37:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Cases Surge as Students Return to Schools |
Outbreaks in South and Southwest result in temporary quarantines, return to remote learning for some |
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| 2021-08-13 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
A Rescue Plan for Afghanistan |
It’s not too late to prevent a bloodbath and total Taliban victory. |
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| 2021-08-13 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Supreme Court’s Eviction Docket |
The Justices block a New York ban, as the CDC gets a reprieve. |
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| 2021-08-13 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Jabs at Pharma |
Drug prices are falling, but the President needs a foil for inflation. |
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| 2021-08-13 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Japan’s New China Reality |
A top official recognizes America’s relative decline in the Pacific. |
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| 2021-08-13 18:27:00 |
Markets |
ConocoPhillips, AMC Entertainment, Moderna: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-08-13 18:26:00 |
Politics |
Congressional Republicans Blame Biden for Bungling Afghanistan Pullout |
Democrats largely supported the idea of withdrawing troops, but few have spoken out as the situation on the ground has deteriorated |
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| 2021-08-13 17:55:00 |
Markets |
Hacker Returns Stolen Cryptocurrency in Heist Reversal |
All stolen crypto assets have been returned, except those that were frozen, Poly Network says |
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| 2021-08-13 17:52:00 |
U.S. |
New York State Assembly to Suspend the Impeachment Investigation of Andrew Cuomo |
Outgoing governor still faces criminal probe by the Albany district attorney’s office |
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| 2021-08-13 17:51:00 |
Tech |
Sonos Scores Legal Win in Patent Battle With Google |
U.S. trade judge’s findings on some of the tech giant’s phone and speaker products could lead to import ban |
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| 2021-08-13 17:35:00 |
World |
How the Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan’s Provincial Capitals Is Unfolding |
The insurgents have gained control of a growing number of provincial capitals |
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| 2021-08-13 17:32:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson Reduces Stake in Virgin Galactic |
Billionaire sells $300 million worth of shares in space tourism company |
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| 2021-08-13 17:27:00 |
Politics |
CDC Recommends Booster for Immunocompromised People |
Move comes after expert panel voted for administering additional doses upon reviewing clinical trial data |
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| 2021-08-13 17:18:00 |
Masterpiece |
Hunting Nazis, Yielding to Love |
Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman bring sparks to Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious,’ a film that weaves together morals and emotions. |
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| 2021-08-13 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
Xi’s Dictatorship Threatens the Chinese State |
In his quest for personal power, he’s rejected Deng Xiaoping’s economic reform path and turned the Communist Party into an assemblage of yes-men. |
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| 2021-08-13 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
Nixon Taught Us How Not to Fight Inflation |
His price controls led to an exponential increase in demand, which caused a shock when they ended. |
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| 2021-08-13 17:09:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Taliban |
‘The Taliban overrunning everything and owning the whole country is highly unlikely.’ |
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| 2021-08-13 16:10:00 |
Business |
Brazil’s JBS Proposes to Buy Rest of Pilgrim’s Pride as Chicken Industry Booms |
Offer values Pilgrim’s at about $6.5 billion and would fold company further into JBS’s global operations, taking it private |
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| 2021-08-13 16:09:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft to Return to Factory Over Stuck Valves |
Decision to remove Starliner from atop rocket is expected to delay launch by several months |
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| 2021-08-13 16:03:00 |
Small Business |
Delta Variant Drops Small-Business Confidence to Lowest Level Since March |
Less than 40% of small firms say they expect economic conditions to improve; ‘It seems like it is just a bust’ |
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| 2021-08-13 16:02:00 |
Opinion |
Fear and Self-Loathing at American Express |
A classic capitalist enterprise attacks capitalism. |
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| 2021-08-13 15:32:00 |
World |
Cintas CEO Turned a ‘Grubby Little Laundry’ Into a Giant |
Richard T. Farmer, who has died at age 86, built a national network to supply clean uniforms and other services |
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| 2021-08-13 15:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Director Roy Andersson Paints in Three Dimensions |
The Swedish filmmaker’s most recent work, ‘About Endlessness,’ pays tribute to artists like Marc Chagall and Edward Hopper. |
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| 2021-08-13 15:16:00 |
Politics |
Eviction Moratorium Left in Place by Judge Despite Legal Doubts |
Federal judge says any stop to Biden’s moratorium must come from higher court |
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| 2021-08-13 15:15:00 |
Opinion |
Marco Rubio: Child Tax Credit Lets Parents Keep Their Own Money |
Biden’s alternative empowers the government to confiscate and redistribute. |
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| 2021-08-13 14:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Taliban’s Afghan Advance Spells Trouble for Pakistan and China |
Instability threatens the government in Islamabad and Beijing’s economic program in Central Asia. |
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| 2021-08-13 14:52:00 |
Opinion |
The Vulnerable Pay the Price for Covid Eviction Moratoriums |
The government set out to help small businesses but left landlords at the mercy of abusive tenants. |
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| 2021-08-13 14:35:00 |
Opinion |
Law School May Not Be the Best Path for You |
How many years will it take to pay back that student debt? |
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| 2021-08-13 14:35:00 |
Opinion |
Should Kids Have to Wear Masks in Schools? |
The Delta variant poses risks, but so does delaying child development. |
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| 2021-08-13 14:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Michael Kors on the Best Hamburgers and the Secret to Eternal Youth |
The eternally droll fashion designer, who is celebrating 40 years of his eponymous brand, discusses everything from ‘the magic of life’ to taming his ‘crazy’ eyebrows |
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| 2021-08-13 14:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Yes, Age Does Make Us More Generous |
New research shows that the older we are, the more altruistic we become |
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| 2021-08-13 13:52:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
At work with J. Edgar Hoover, Stephen King’s literate assassin, making the most of time, the roots of a continent and more. |
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| 2021-08-13 13:04:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Avoid the Landscaping Mistakes That Date Your Home |
From red mulch to decorative boulders shipped in from out of state, the outmoded garden trends that design pros see most often |
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| 2021-08-13 12:44:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s Child-Protection Features and the Question of Who Controls Our Smartphones |
Tools for flagging child pornography in iCloud Photos and identifying explicit photos in kids’ messages—two separate initiatives announced simultaneously—have caused an uproar about our privacy and Apple’s control over our digital lives |
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| 2021-08-13 12:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Transformed the Game |
While winning 12 Grand Slam titles, the star helped create opportunity for female players. |
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| 2021-08-13 12:27:00 |
Business |
Chime Financial Raises $750 Million in Latest Funding Round |
Move sets company up for IPO as early as next year |
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| 2021-08-13 12:05:00 |
Business |
FDA Authorizes Covid-19 Boosters for Certain Immunocompromised |
Agency expands authorizations for Pfizer and Moderna messenger RNA Covid-19 vaccines |
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| 2021-08-13 11:55:00 |
Books |
‘The Director’ Review: The Once and Future G-Man |
Generous and spiteful, patriotic and paranoid, the most powerful man in American law enforcement was a study in contradiction. |
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| 2021-08-13 11:50:00 |
Politics |
Child Tax Credit Payments Rise in Second Month |
Households with an additional 1.6 million children received payments on Friday |
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| 2021-08-13 11:33:00 |
World |
Haiti Legal Clerk Investigating President’s Murder Is Killed |
Probe into Jovenel Moïse’s assassination makes little progress amid growing doubts |
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| 2021-08-13 11:32:00 |
Books |
‘The King’s Peace’ Review: An Iron Fist in a Legal Glove |
Long-maintained checks on state power were often set aside in the face of colonial unrest. |
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| 2021-08-13 11:25:00 |
Books |
‘About Time’ Review: When Every Minute Counts |
Telescopes explore the stars, but the invention of the timepiece sought to model the workings of heaven. |
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| 2021-08-13 11:23:00 |
Books |
‘How the Mountains Grew’ Review: Roots of Fire |
A look back into deep time reveals an American landscape of upheaval and transformation. |
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| 2021-08-13 11:22:00 |
Economy |
Child Tax Credit Payments 2021: Who Is Eligible and How Much Are They? |
Payments went to tens of millions of households |
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| 2021-08-13 10:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
These People Who Work From Home Have a Secret: They Have Two Jobs |
When the pandemic freed employees from having to report to the office, some saw an opportunity to double their salary on the sly. Why be good at one job, they thought, when they could be mediocre at two? |
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| 2021-08-13 10:47:00 |
Markets |
Kool Aid Is Still a Thing? Oh, Yeah! |
It’s National Kool Aid Day, celebrating a beverage that has survived some highly negative associations over the decades |
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| 2021-08-13 10:00:00 |
Business |
How to Bridge the Communications Gap in a Hybrid Office |
Too often, remote and in-office employees aren’t even speaking the same language |
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| 2021-08-13 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Why Gold Bugs, Bond Bears and Amazon Skeptics Think Alike |
Investors often prefer to stick their heads in the sand rather than confront the evidence in front of them |
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| 2021-08-13 09:50:00 |
Markets |
China Faces Long-Term Damage From Delta Outbreaks |
Country is dealing with its second Delta variant outbreak in a few months. But the real worry is what still lies ahead. |
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| 2021-08-13 09:37:00 |
Politics |
Centrist House Democrats Threaten to Block Budget Resolution Vote |
Nine Democrats call for prioritizing vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill, at odds with Pelosi’s timeline |
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| 2021-08-13 09:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Digital Addictions Are Drowning Us in Dopamine |
Rising rates of depression and anxiety in wealthy countries like the U.S. may be a result of our brains getting hooked on the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. |
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| 2021-08-13 09:04:00 |
Markets |
Philip Morris Gives Investors a Nicotine Test |
Now that inhaler-maker Vectura’s board has recommended an offer from the Marlboro cigarette giant, only a new bidder can save shareholders from a tricky ethical decision |
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| 2021-08-13 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple Executive Defends Tools to Fight Child Porn, Acknowledges Privacy Backlash |
Craig Federighi says new tools are aimed at best ensuring iPhone privacy while fighting illegal images |
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| 2021-08-13 09:00:00 |
Business |
In a Hybrid Office, Remote Workers Will Be Left Behind |
It may not be fair, but in-office employees will get more attention—and more promotions. Blame it on human nature. |
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| 2021-08-13 08:50:00 |
World |
Iran Hit by Worst Covid-19 Wave Yet as Vaccine Rollout Flounders |
Tehran has been slow to import vaccines and reluctant to impose costly lockdowns on its sanctions-hammered economy |
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| 2021-08-13 08:46:00 |
World |
Rare Mass Shooting in U.K. Claims Five Victims |
Gunman carried out the attack in the city of Plymouth, southwestern England |
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| 2021-08-13 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Determining Your Ideal Wellness Routine—Through Your Blood |
Can blood work help provide a road map for our beauty and lifestyle choices? |
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| 2021-08-13 08:30:00 |
Politics |
Durham Probe of What Sparked Russia Investigation Examines FBI Tipsters |
The special counsel is expected to submit a final report in the coming months |
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| 2021-08-13 08:01:00 |
Africa |
1,000 Boko Haram Militants Surrender, Two Chibok Girls Walk Free |
Fighting between Boko Haram and Iswap in has prompted a wave of defections |
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| 2021-08-13 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Training for a Marathon? These Pro Tools Will Help You Go the Distance |
We asked running wunderkind Mary Cain and the coach behind Molly Seidel’s Olympic marathon medal for gear-driven solutions to six real people’s running woes. |
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| 2021-08-13 07:06:00 |
Business |
Tesla Battery Supplier CATL Plans $9 Billion Share Sale to Boost Capacity |
Chinese company has enjoyed robust sales growth from local electric-vehicle makers |
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| 2021-08-13 07:03:00 |
Markets |
The Scooter Wars Are Coming to the Stock Market |
Italian ‘micromobility’ leader Helbiz makes its debut on Friday, and will be followed by U.S. market leader Bird. It isn’t an easy business. |
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| 2021-08-13 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Resurgence Raises Borrowing Costs for Travel-and-Leisure Companies |
Cost of issuing bonds jumped for cruise operator Royal Caribbean this month as investors demanded more yield |
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| 2021-08-13 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Airbnb Is Worth Another Stay |
As the Delta variant spreads, online travel investors have seen this movie before. It ends well for Airbnb. |
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| 2021-08-13 06:55:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up After S&P 500, Dow Hit Records |
Investors draw confidence from blockbuster earnings at the biggest U.S. companies |
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| 2021-08-13 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Calls on Bank Risk Experts to Join Board |
Swiss banking giant is stamping out risks and improving oversight after losing $5.5 billion from the collapse of family office Archegos |
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| 2021-08-13 06:38:00 |
Business |
Samsung’s De Facto Leader Leaves Prison—Now Comes the Hard Part |
To quiet critics of his early parole, Lee Jae-yong must soon deliver major moves for the South Korean conglomerate |
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| 2021-08-13 06:35:00 |
World |
Taliban Seize Kandahar, Prepare to March on Afghan Capital Kabul |
Takeovers give insurgents full control of southern and western Afghanistan |
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| 2021-08-13 05:33:00 |
U.S. |
Job Postings Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination Jump in Past Month |
Vaccination requirement for new hires nearly doubles, report shows; McDonald’s, Walmart among companies requiring shots |
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| 2021-08-13 05:30:00 |
Finance |
Weak Oversight Plagues Audits of Billions in Private Assets |
Self-regulatory audit system fails to safeguard charities, pension funds and private companies, a WSJ analysis finds |
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| 2021-08-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Dan Loeb’s Third Point Gets a Taste of Its Own Activist Medicine |
Shares of the London-listed fund have rocketed higher, getting an additional boost after it was targeted by an activist investor |
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| 2021-08-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
‘Neobanks’ May Not Be New, or Banks, But They Are Hot Stocks |
Investors have bid up financial-technology companies as they bet on a revolution in how people do bank-like things |
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| 2021-08-13 04:18:00 |
World |
Greece Clamps Down on Aid Groups That Help Migrants |
Country expands efforts to stop the flow of asylum seekers, prompting criticism from NGOs and some European officials |
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| 2021-08-12 21:35:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Lifts Part of New York’s Eviction Moratorium |
High court, over liberal dissent, says some state protections deprived landlords of due process |
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| 2021-08-12 20:32:00 |
Markets |
Disney Gets a Needed Booster Shot |
Streaming acceleration and parks recovery help revive slumping stock price |
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| 2021-08-12 20:07:00 |
Politics |
Census Data Show Sunbelt House Districts Saw Biggest Population Gains |
Congressional seats that grew most—many just outside big cities in South and West—will need to be redrawn substantially as redistricting begins |
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| 2021-08-12 19:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Debacle in Afghanistan |
Biden and Trump share responsibility for the looming defeat. |
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| 2021-08-12 19:19:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s Starliner Launch Could Face Delay of Several Months |
Aerospace company likely will need to remove space capsule for repairs to problematic valves |
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| 2021-08-12 19:10:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Rejects Request to Block Indiana University’s Vaccine Mandate for Students |
Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejects emergency request in first anti-mandate college case to reach the court |
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| 2021-08-12 19:03:00 |
CMO Today |
Nielsen Asks to Take a Break From Key Media-Industry Seal of Approval |
The company requested hiatus from Media Rating Council accreditation before a council committee vote on its status |
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| 2021-08-12 18:52:00 |
Business |
DoorDash Revenue Rises 83% as Consumers Stick to Food Delivery |
Company sees expanded offerings and delivery partnerships spurring growth amid uncertainty from Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-12 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Anxiety and Fear of the Base |
Americans need to be more tactful and understanding when it comes to measures like masks and vaccines. |
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| 2021-08-12 18:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
Britney Spears’s Father to Exit Conservatorship |
James Spears set to transfer control of the pop star’s finances to a new conservator, court documents state |
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| 2021-08-12 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Bring on the Covid Vaccine Boosters |
The mask wars are a political distraction. More shots are needed. |
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| 2021-08-12 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
How to Send U.S. Companies Overseas |
A new study shows how the Biden plan would hurt U.S. firms. |
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| 2021-08-12 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Dumbing Oregon Down |
The soft bigotry of low progressive expectations for minority students. |
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| 2021-08-12 18:33:00 |
World |
Head of WHO Team Investigating Origins of Covid-19 Calls For Closer Look at China Lab |
Peter Ben Embarek says investigators should seek more information about Wuhan CDC |
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| 2021-08-12 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden Bring an End to Reagan’s Era of Prosperity? |
Forty years after the 1981 tax cuts, America needs to relearn the lessons of the supply-side revolution. |
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| 2021-08-12 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Covid and a Tale of Two Summer Festivals |
In Wisconsin, burgers are back. Butterflies will have to wait. |
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| 2021-08-12 18:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Purdue Pharma Director Says Sacklers Required Full Release in Bankruptcy Deal |
Family members who own OxyContin maker would only fund multibillion-dollar settlement if they got protection from opioid lawsuits, a company director testified Thursday |
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| 2021-08-12 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Donald Kagan |
‘Universities, he proposed, are failing students and hurting American democracy.’ |
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| 2021-08-12 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Social Media’s Threat to Religious Freedom |
A theologian’s talk on the Christian view of sex was deemed a ‘content violation.’ |
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| 2021-08-12 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Schumer and His Shadow |
Why is he so afraid of AOC? Ask the ghosts of Joe Crowley and Eliot Engel. |
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| 2021-08-12 18:25:00 |
Books |
‘A Brief History of Motion’ Review: Rolling Forward |
Wheeled vehicles profoundly changed cities—their economies, their design, their hygiene. Innovations in transport continue to do so today. |
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| 2021-08-12 17:57:00 |
U.S. |
More School Districts in Texas Sue Governor Over Mask-Mandate Ban |
The federal government recommends their universal use but most states have left policy creation to local school boards |
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| 2021-08-12 17:57:00 |
Experience Report |
Retail’s Latest Lures Include Treadmills in the Fitting Rooms and Virtual Legos |
Stores have more need than ever to offer experiences that e-commerce can’t match |
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| 2021-08-12 17:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Streatery: Pandemic Dining on Asphalt Gets Its Own Name |
A creative solution—and a new portmanteau word—for meals enjoyed in parklets and parking places |
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| 2021-08-12 17:38:00 |
Business |
Revival of Ford Bronco SUV Hits Production Snag |
The auto maker said some customer deliveries will be delayed because roof appearance is flawed |
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| 2021-08-12 17:29:00 |
Business |
VA Health System Won’t Cover Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug |
Agency cites Aduhelm’s risk of serious side effects and a lack of evidence that it improves cognitive function |
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| 2021-08-12 17:25:00 |
World |
U.S. Troops to Evacuate Personnel from Kabul Embassy, Leaving Only Core Staff |
Officials cite the deteriorating security situation as the Taliban seizes more of Afghanistan’s territory |
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| 2021-08-12 17:12:00 |
Business |
Airbnb Revenue Nearly Quadruples in Second Quarter |
Home-sharing giant projects record revenue in third quarter despite the impact of the new Covid-19 Delta variant on bookings and cancellations |
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| 2021-08-12 17:06:00 |
Film Review |
‘Respect’ Review: The Real Aretha Franklin Is Hard to Beat |
Jennifer Hudson leads the star-studded cast in this new biopic about the Queen of Soul |
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| 2021-08-12 17:04:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Ushering in the Age of Vax-and-Mask |
As Covid-19 continues to surge, will Broadway’s new requirements for attendance prove effective? |
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| 2021-08-12 17:03:00 |
Film Review |
‘Sparkling: The Story of Champagne’ Review: More Dry Than Not |
A documentary all about bubbly features interviews with experts and spokespeople from major Champagne houses, with an emphasis on winemaking minutiae. |
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| 2021-08-12 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Tempest’ Review: Curtain Calls |
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival bids farewell to its current campus with a superb production of the play thought to be one of Shakespeare’s last. |
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| 2021-08-12 17:00:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Meaning of Hitler’ Review: The Führer Phenomenon |
Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein’s documentary takes a nuanced look at the Nazi leader’s legacy, from angles political, sociological, psychological and cinematic. |
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| 2021-08-12 16:56:00 |
U.S. |
Migrant Border Arrests in July Surge to Highest Level in 21 Years |
Nearly 200,000 people were arrested as tens of thousands of families and unaccompanied minors crossed the border |
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| 2021-08-12 16:49:00 |
Business |
Disney Sales Bounce as Visitors Return to Parks, Streaming Service Grows |
Disney+ gains subscribers even as economy reopens and people go out more |
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| 2021-08-12 16:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are Covid Fears an Okay Social Excuse? |
A behavioral economist answers questions about when to tell the truth in declining an invitation and why it’s important to support the arts. |
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| 2021-08-12 16:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do Multiple Ear Piercings Spell Mid-Life Crisis? |
Gen X and older millennial women are increasingly splurging on multiple earlobe and cartilage piercings. Some are awakening long-dormant wild streaks. Others are reasserting their identities. |
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| 2021-08-12 15:45:00 |
Markets |
Tether Sheds Light, but Not Enough, on Its $63 Billion Reserves |
The stablecoin has secured itself a critical place in the crypto ecosystem, but its holdings fall short compared with those of prime money-market funds |
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| 2021-08-12 15:33:00 |
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Bank of Mexico Raises Interest Rates Again in Split Decision |
Central bank cites higher inflation in making second consecutive rate increase |
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| 2021-08-12 15:04:00 |
Economy |
Home Prices Jumped Across the U.S. in Second Quarter |
National Association of Realtors numbers show supply of existing homes for sale can’t keep up with demand |
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| 2021-08-12 14:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Fall Dress That’s Just as Ideal in August as September |
The classic shirt dress works equally well on vacation in late summer and in the boardroom come autumn |
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| 2021-08-12 14:38:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended August 7 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-08-12 14:22:00 |
Opinion |
Break Out of the Student Loan Forbearance Mindset |
Politicians promote poor decision-making and offer handouts as remedies. |
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| 2021-08-12 14:21:00 |
Opinion |
Tenants Take Advantage of the CDC’s Eviction Ban |
In New York, the extension is a moot point. |
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| 2021-08-12 14:21:00 |
Opinion |
Dogs Deserve Better Treatment |
Pet ownership isn’t for everyone. |
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| 2021-08-12 14:18:00 |
Opinion |
Say Her Name |
Ella French was one of Chicago’s finest. |
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| 2021-08-12 14:14:00 |
U.S. |
Former Media Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty in Varsity Blues College Admissions Scandal |
Prosecutors accused Elisabeth Kimmel of paying corrupt college counselor $525,000 to get her children into Georgetown and USC |
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| 2021-08-12 14:12:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Justice Department Appoints Foreign Bribery Chief |
David Last, who was made acting head of the DOJ’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit in April, has been given the job on a permanent basis |
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| 2021-08-12 13:58:00 |
Business |
Coffee Jolt Gets Pricier as Costs of Beans, Labor, Transport Rise |
Cafes and retailers lift prices, while others try to hold the line; ’Consumers will be looking for more affordable options’ |
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| 2021-08-12 13:50:00 |
Business |
What Bosses Can Do to Reduce Anxiety Among Returning Workers |
Our survey indicates that a lot of employees are anxious. It also points to what they’re anxious about. |
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| 2021-08-12 13:33:00 |
World |
Afghan Taliban Seize Herat, Move Into Kandahar After Taking Ghazni |
Police detain governor of Ghazni province for surrendering its capital to the insurgents |
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| 2021-08-12 13:25:00 |
Business |
Alibaba Sets Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures After Employee Allegations |
The company will set up a prevention committee with five female executives after an employee accused her supervisor of assaulting her |
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| 2021-08-12 13:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Danger of Shrinking American Naval Power |
China may invade Taiwan within six years, admirals warn. Is the U.S. ready? |
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| 2021-08-12 13:22:00 |
Opinion |
You’re Already Paying for That $4.5 Trillion |
Taxes haven’t gone up yet, but inflation and lost productivity amount to financial repression. |
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| 2021-08-12 13:20:00 |
Politics |
Rand Paul Belatedly Discloses Wife’s Purchase of Covid-19 Drugmaker’s Stock |
Kentucky senator’s wife bought stock in Gilead Sciences, maker of remdesivir, in February 2020 |
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| 2021-08-12 12:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Guide to the New Workday Lunch—And How Much It’s Going to Cost |
As we inch back to office life and renegotiate working remotely in the months to come, what will the midday meal look like? Tips on emerging trends, how to get the most out of the lunch hour and what we can expect to pay. |
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| 2021-08-12 12:50:00 |
Business |
Adidas Agrees to Sell Reebok to Authentic Brands |
The value of the deal with the brand-management company is put at roughly $2.5 billion |
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| 2021-08-12 12:21:00 |
World |
New Zealand to Pursue Zero-Covid-19 Policy Until End of the Year |
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government might ease entry for fully vaccinated travelers in early 2022 if conditions warrant |
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| 2021-08-12 12:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
How the Berlin Wall Rose in a Single Night |
Sixty years ago, East Germany’s leader secretly stockpiled 150 tons of barbed wire and put his plans in sealed envelopes to be opened just hours before the operation began |
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| 2021-08-12 12:05:00 |
Business |
Reddit Valuation Soars to $10 Billion in New Funding Round |
Social-media company says it expects to secure additional financial commitments from new and existing investors |
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| 2021-08-12 11:07:00 |
World |
Afghans Tell of Executions, Forced ‘Marriages’ in Taliban-Held Areas |
In public statements, the Islamist militant group has pledged it wouldn’t seek vengeance against government officials and troops |
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| 2021-08-12 10:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Climate Change Might Do to Your Favorite Wine |
Many oenophiles take particular pleasure in teasing out the nuances of terroir, the specific combination of soil, topography and climate that makes a wine unique. But what happens when extreme weather events and rising temperatures hit a wine region? |
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| 2021-08-12 10:05:00 |
Markets |
Regal Cinemas’ Owner Can’t Count on AMC’s Meme Crowd |
London-listed movie-theater chain Cineworld is considering a U.S. listing to fix its debt-heavy capital structure |
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| 2021-08-12 10:00:00 |
World |
Potato Farmer Provided Early Funding for Micron Technology |
Allen T. Noble, who has died at age 92, pioneered irrigation systems and backed an Idaho maker of semiconductors |
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| 2021-08-12 09:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fliers Offer Their Fixes for the Pains of Air Travel |
WSJ readers call for more-flexible cancellation rules, better seating and other enhancements in response to the Middle Seat column on a Passenger Bill of Rights |
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| 2021-08-12 09:24:00 |
Politics |
Bill Gates Pledges $1.5 Billion for Infrastructure Bill’s New Climate Projects |
A Gates-backed venture would apply for matching funds from an Energy Department program that embraces industrial policy |
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| 2021-08-12 09:17:00 |
Markets |
Clover Health, Palantir, Coupang: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Occasional meme stock Clover Health was soaring premarket after its earnings report |
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| 2021-08-12 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
CDC Director Says She’s Struggling to Communicate With Americans About Covid-19 Amid Politics, Mistrust |
‘My job is to put my head down, ignore the criticism and do the right thing for the public,’ Rochelle Walensky said in an interview |
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| 2021-08-12 08:35:00 |
U.S. |
Kathy Hochul Says She Will Run For New York Governor in 2022 |
Cuomo successor also says she will consider mask mandates in New York schools to combat Covid-19 |
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| 2021-08-12 08:00:00 |
World |
Israel, 80% Vaccinated, Suffers Another Covid-19 Surge |
Country delivers more booster shots, restores mask and quarantine mandates as Delta variant drives up hospitalizations |
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| 2021-08-12 07:59:00 |
Tech |
Facebook’s Takeover of Giphy Raises Competition Concerns, U.K. Says |
Regulator says the social-media giant could be required to sell the animated-GIF provider |
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| 2021-08-12 07:59:00 |
Markets |
Global ETF Assets Hit $9 Trillion |
Net flows so far this year have nearly eclipsed the $736.5 billion investors had moved into ETFs globally in all of 2020 |
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| 2021-08-12 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Bumble, Match Have Love Left to Give |
Investors who have cooled on online-dating stocks like Match and Bumble will be lured back soon enough |
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| 2021-08-12 07:00:00 |
World |
Cuba’s Black Communities Bear the Brunt of Regime’s Crackdown |
Communist officials say the instigators of recent protests are criminals from the island’s underworld |
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| 2021-08-12 07:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
OxyContin Maker Purdue’s Chapter 11 Trial to Test Limits of Bankruptcy Powers |
Purdue Pharma will seek approval of a settlement with its Sackler family owners with support from most states and opposition from a few |
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| 2021-08-12 07:00:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock, Other Investors Wield Growing Board, Shareholder Vote Clout |
Strength of index-tracking funds sets the stage for future showdowns over issues from director seats to climate-change disclosure |
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| 2021-08-12 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Delta Variant Dents Oil Demand Recovery While OPEC Expects More Supply |
Rising OPEC+ supply and new Covid-19 restrictions ease global supply crunch fears, the IEA says |
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| 2021-08-12 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Advance Auto Parts Can Keep the Good Times Rolling |
America’s aging car fleet will keep cash registers ringing at this retailer |
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| 2021-08-12 06:20:00 |
Business |
Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit Stirs Debate Over Streaming-Era Movie Compensation |
The way studios compensate talent has been messy since Covid-19 pushed subscription services to the forefront in Hollywood |
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| 2021-08-12 05:52:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Hover Near Record Highs |
S&P 500 futures were little changed as investors awaited earnings reports from Disney and a slew of tech companies |
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| 2021-08-12 05:48:00 |
Markets |
Evergrande’s Enormous Bill Finally Comes Due |
China’s most indebted property company is selling off strategic assets, but that probably isn’t enough to save it |
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| 2021-08-12 05:44:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s Electrification Stalwarts Go Digital |
The companies that built last century’s power grid are preparing for a more high-tech build out in the next wave |
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| 2021-08-12 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
2020 Census Results to Guide Redistricting, May Show First Drop in White Population |
Release of latest detailed figures expected to shed light on aging, diversifying nation |
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| 2021-08-12 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Rise, Vaccine Hesitancy Frustrate Doctors in Hospitals Saturated by the Delta Variant |
‘It’s too late for them to get the vaccine,’ an ICU nurse in Arkansas said. ‘It’s been pretty demoralizing.’ |
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| 2021-08-12 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Layoffs Appear to Ease Despite Delta Variant Uncertainty |
Economists estimate new jobless claims fell slightly last week, a sign of labor market momentum |
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| 2021-08-12 05:30:00 |
Finance |
High-Speed Trading Firm Jump to Execute Retail Investors’ Stock Trades |
Plan for retail wholesaler business comes as meme-stock frenzy fuels surge in trading by individual investors |
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| 2021-08-12 05:30:00 |
Health |
Covid-19 Vaccine Scammers Target Authorities in Dozens of Countries Including Italy and Colombia |
Criminal groups and individuals have proposed contracts for millions of dollars to officials; vaccine makers say they don’t use intermediaries and will sell only directly to governments |
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| 2021-08-12 05:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Contact Center Software Startup Talkdesk Raises $230 Million |
New financing values company at $10 billion |
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| 2021-08-11 23:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
FDA Moving Towards Decision Authorizing Booster Shot for Immunocompromised |
Agency could authorize the booster to bolster the virus-fighting defenses of people who have a weaker antibody response to the typical Covid-19 vaccine dose |
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| 2021-08-11 21:15:00 |
U.S. |
Dominion’s Suits Against Trump Allies Can Proceed, Judge Rules |
Voting-machine company alleged that Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell defamed it relating to the 2020 election |
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| 2021-08-11 19:06:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Panel’s Hiring of Homeland Security Official Draws Scrutiny |
A committee investigating the Capitol assault has appointed an official whose own role beforehand has generated criticism |
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| 2021-08-11 19:00:00 |
Business |
Sex-Toy Makers Lovehoney, WOW Tech Merge in $1.2 Billion Deal as Lockdowns Spur Demand |
The companies together expect to generate over $400 million in revenue this year, making it world’s biggest sexual wellness company |
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| 2021-08-11 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Has an Inflation Problem |
Real average hourly earnings have declined for seven months. |
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| 2021-08-11 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Huawei and China’s Canadian Hostages |
Beijing sentences a businessman on the eve of an extradition ruling. |
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| 2021-08-11 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden Wants OPEC to Drill |
The White House pleads for more foreign oil. The U.S.? Not so much. |
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| 2021-08-11 18:27:00 |
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Businesses Push to Shape Federal Rules for Disclosing Hacks |
Companies and trade groups want at least 72 hours to report cyberattacks |
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| 2021-08-11 18:19:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Sees Truck Production This Fall, Deliveries in 2022 |
Upstart manufacturer posted a $108 million loss for the second quarter, revised its financial outlook |
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| 2021-08-11 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Recalling a More Conservative California |
The same coronavirus media alarmism that worked against Donald Trump in 2020 is now eroding support for Gavin Newsom. |
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| 2021-08-11 18:18:00 |
Tech |
EBay’s Active Buyers Declined 2% |
The online marketplace projects lower-than-expected revenue for the current quarter in a sign e-commerce is softening |
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| 2021-08-11 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Will Ruin the Climate |
They’ve wrecked the cities and the border. Why would climate policy be different? |
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| 2021-08-11 18:15:00 |
Books |
‘The Chinese Question’ Review: After the Gold Rush |
A history of Chinese labor and immigration in the United States, South Africa and Australia, from the 1850s to the present. |
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| 2021-08-11 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation Punishes the Unprotected |
Government shields its employees and beneficiaries, but not ordinary workers, from higher prices. |
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| 2021-08-11 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Israel’s Tech Boom Will Include Arabs |
A new satellite called Ramadan symbolizes the effort to expand the workforce. |
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| 2021-08-11 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Democrat Maloney’s Midterm Baloney |
Bravado aside, the DCCC knows voters are souring. But will the GOP capitalize? |
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| 2021-08-11 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Delta |
‘Why did the CDC say the delta variant was ‘just as transmissible as’ the chickenpox?’ |
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| 2021-08-11 17:48:00 |
Business |
New ‘Jeopardy!’ Hosts Are Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik |
Selection follows closely watched hunt to fill void left by longtime host Alex Trebek |
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| 2021-08-11 17:47:00 |
Logistics Report |
Digital Freight Startups Maintain Focus on Growth, Not Deals |
Convoy, Transfix executives say Uber Freight’s planned acquisition of a logistics service provider doesn’t raise the pressure to tie up with rival shipping operators |
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| 2021-08-11 17:39:00 |
Business |
Fox Nearing Deal to Buy TMZ |
Talks about AT&T property have focused on mollifying TMZ co-founder’s concerns about editorial control, independence from Fox News |
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| 2021-08-11 16:50:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Hackers Stole More Than $600 Million From DeFi Network, Then Gave Some of It Back |
Heist is one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts to date, on par with breaches at Coincheck in 2018 and Mt. Gox in 2014 |
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| 2021-08-11 16:47:00 |
Music Review |
‘It’s About Time’ by John McTigue III Review: Fascinating Rhythms |
After decades of playing backup for country stars like Loretta Lynn and Emmylou Harris, the go-to Nashville percussionist orchestrates an offbeat recording of his own with the help of some innovative buddies. |
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| 2021-08-11 16:35:00 |
Politics |
House Democrats Entitled to Some Trump Tax Accounting Records, Judge Rules |
Decision follows 2020 Supreme Court ruling that ordered more scrutiny of congressional subpoena |
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| 2021-08-11 16:30:00 |
Business |
Southwest Airlines Says Delta Variant Is Hurting Its Business |
Carrier sees bookings slow and cancellations rise in August as Covid-19 surge continues |
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| 2021-08-11 16:26:00 |
World |
As Taliban Advance, Afghanistan Replaces Army Chief |
President Ashraf Ghani and leading warlords fly to Mazar-e-Sharif to rally besieged northern city’s defenses |
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| 2021-08-11 16:14:00 |
Politics |
App Store Competition Targeted by Bipartisan Senate Bill |
Legislation would place new limits on how Apple and Google app stores can operate |
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| 2021-08-11 16:10:00 |
Media & Marketing |
McDonald’s, NBC Latest to Revise Office Reopening Plans as Covid-19 Cases Climb |
Fast-food retailer says corporate workers must be vaccinated; media giant and Capital One postpone return-to-office date and will require vaccinations |
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| 2021-08-11 15:57:00 |
Real Estate |
Are Comfortable Chairs Worth the Blobbiness? |
As armchairs return to the puffy, broad-beamed styles of the 1970s and ’80s, interior designers debate whether these soothing seats are antithetical to an elegant room |
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| 2021-08-11 15:42:00 |
CIO Journal |
Walgreens Brings 122 Apps to the Cloud |
CIO Francesco Tinto led a move to a new SAP system through the pandemic, and recently completed its migration to Microsoft’s Azure |
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| 2021-08-11 15:41:00 |
World |
Belarus Revokes U.S. Ambassador’s Appointment in Retaliatory Move to Sanctions |
Minsk also tells U.S. Embassy to cut staff after new sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko’s government |
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| 2021-08-11 15:35:00 |
Opinion |
Biden to Putin: Drill, Vlady, Drill |
If the U.S. president and his climate envoy don’t expect environmental catastrophe, should anyone else? |
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| 2021-08-11 15:25:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Budget Framework Exposes Party Tensions |
Sen. Joe Manchin expresses alarm over price tag of antipoverty and climate plan |
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| 2021-08-11 15:21:00 |
Markets |
New York Stock Exchange to Require Floor Traders to Get Vaccinated |
Stock exchange is stepping up its measures against the coronavirus amid rising cases of the Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-11 14:40:00 |
Books |
Thrilling Summer Reading: 12 Page-Turners |
Works of mystery and suspense perfect for beach days, long flights or warm nights. |
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| 2021-08-11 14:38:00 |
Economy |
IPCC Climate Change Report Shows Less Cause for Panic—But More Urgency to Act |
U.N. panel’s study suggests both lower risk of dramatic increases in temperature and higher risk from inaction |
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| 2021-08-11 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s EV Dream vs. Reality |
The grid can’t handle a forced march into electric vehicles. |
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| 2021-08-11 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccination Hasn’t Bridged America’s Partisan Divide |
Far too many previously trusted institutions and individuals have had their reputations sullied. |
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| 2021-08-11 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
A Costly Blunder in Afghanistan |
We won’t have a major base for thousands of miles between Japan and Italy or Turkey. |
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| 2021-08-11 14:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Deficit Narrowed to $2.5 Trillion in First 10 Months of Fiscal Year |
Treasury says revenue rose 18% to record $3.3 trillion from October through July compared with year earlier |
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| 2021-08-11 14:23:00 |
Markets |
Unity Plays its Apple Card Well |
Changes to iOS give advantage to videogame software maker’s advertising platform |
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| 2021-08-11 14:01:00 |
U.S. |
Two Fed Officials Call for End to Bond-Buying Program |
‘The time has come to dial back the settings,’ says Kansas City reserve bank president |
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| 2021-08-11 13:59:00 |
Sports |
NCAA Won’t Punish Baylor for Sexual Assault Scandals |
The school was issued minor penalties related to rules violations discovered during the NCAA’s investigation |
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| 2021-08-11 13:53:00 |
Business |
Carvana Barred From Selling Vehicles in Raleigh, N.C., Area Until January |
Suspension follows state investigation that determined the used-car retailer failed to deliver titles to DMV, perform state inspections |
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| 2021-08-11 13:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
Creamy Scrambled Eggs With Mushrooms and Shrimp |
A Spanish-style soft scramble makes a sumptuous vehicle for seared wild mushrooms and shrimp |
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| 2021-08-11 13:45:00 |
Politics |
Crypto Industry Seeks to Curb Tax Provision in House After Senate Setback |
Lobbying effort yielded compromise amendment that failed to get vote, despite broad support |
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| 2021-08-11 13:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Chef’s Trick Produces the Best Scrambled Eggs |
Ryan Bartlow of Ernesto’s in New York City has figured out a foolproof way to keep eggs from overcooking. His recipe for a soft scramble with seared wild mushrooms and shrimp makes a delicious meal in minutes. |
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| 2021-08-11 12:40:00 |
Opinion |
A ‘Death Knell’ Tax Threatens Family Farms and Businesses |
Democrats want to dismantle a century-old tax law that has protected American agriculture. |
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| 2021-08-11 12:40:00 |
Opinion |
What Will Happen to the Women of Afghanistan? |
The teachers and students I met in 2010 will suffer the most under the return of Taliban rule. |
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| 2021-08-11 12:25:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Isn’t Whipped, Just Tamer |
Cooler consumer price inflation in July isn’t evidence that it will subside to pre-pandemic levels soon |
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| 2021-08-11 12:24:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Galaxy’s Foldable-Phone Pitch: Just Try Them, You’ll Like Them |
Company banks on more in-store visits and lower prices as it unveils new versions of Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip devices |
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| 2021-08-11 10:41:00 |
CFO Journal |
Fintech Startup Acorns Hires Twitter Executive as CFO Ahead of Planned SPAC Listing |
Rich Sullivan, formerly the vice president of financial planning and analysis at Twitter, joined Acorns on Monday |
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| 2021-08-11 10:39:00 |
World |
U.S. Presses Effort to Secure Julian Assange’s Extradition From U.K. |
Judge widens grounds for appealing lower court’s refusal to extradite WikiLeaks founder |
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| 2021-08-11 10:31:00 |
Tech |
4 Beach Umbrella Alternatives To Keep You Cooler This Surf Season |
We tested high-tech new shade-givers that improve on the seaside staple—including ones that promise not to blow away during even the strongest gusts |
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| 2021-08-11 10:26:00 |
World |
China, Russia Hold Military Drills Amid Security Concerns in Afghanistan, Central Asia |
Exercises by two U.S. strategic adversaries are focused on counterterrorism and maintaining stability |
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| 2021-08-11 10:00:00 |
Tech |
So Long, Samsung Galaxy Note. Thanks for Everything but the Fires. |
Samsung isn’t launching a new Galaxy Note this year. Instead, its best features live on in the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, and smartphones everywhere. |
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| 2021-08-11 09:45:00 |
Politics |
White House Urges OPEC to Boost Oil Output Amid Covid-19 Economic Recovery |
Recent planned increases by OPEC won’t fully offset previous cuts, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says |
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| 2021-08-11 09:19:00 |
Tech |
The 6 Best Beach Chairs of the Summer: A Semi-Scientific Test |
We dropped into dozens of beach chairs to find the best so that you don’t have to. Here, our six favorites—based on price, style, ability to withstand sand and all-day sit-ability |
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| 2021-08-11 09:18:00 |
World |
Ethiopia’s War in Tigray Sees Minorities Targeted Across the Country |
Arbitrary detentions of ethnic Tigrayans have increased, rights groups say, since Ahmed government suffered a defeat in conflict with separatists |
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| 2021-08-11 09:11:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong Exchange Sees Jump in Listing Inquiries |
The bourse’s operator posted record revenue and net profit for the first six months of the year |
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| 2021-08-11 09:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Fannie Mae Aims to Make Home Loans More Accessible |
Mortgage finance giant to help lenders factor rent payments into loan-underwriting process |
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| 2021-08-11 08:38:00 |
U.S. |
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul Begins Transition Following Gov. Cuomo’s Resignation |
New York’s lieutenant governor spent Tuesday calling officials across state seeking advice on assembling new team |
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| 2021-08-11 08:35:00 |
World |
Germany Arrests British Embassy Worker Suspected of Spying for Russia |
Employee’s arrest was the result of a joint German-British investigation |
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| 2021-08-11 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Rent-Relief Program Marred by Delays, Confusion, Burdensome Paperwork |
Treasury counts on more than 450 state and local governments and agencies to distribute nearly $47 billion in aid |
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| 2021-08-11 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
As the Delta Variant Spreads, the Best Travel Advice Is Having a Plan B Vacation |
Tourism hasn’t witnessed a big dip so far, but travel agents report that more vacationers are reevaluating their itineraries and looking for backup options |
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| 2021-08-11 07:56:00 |
Markets |
Executive Stock Sales Are Under Scrutiny. Here’s What Regulators Are Interested In. |
10b5-1 plans allow executives to create schedules for buying and selling shares in the future, but they can be modified without disclosure |
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| 2021-08-11 06:53:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Hover Ahead of Inflation Data |
Treasury yields rise as investors await inflation data |
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| 2021-08-11 06:30:00 |
World |
Germany’s Greens Get Tougher on Russia, China as They Move Closer to Power |
Party is well placed to become part of the country’s next government after September’s election |
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| 2021-08-11 05:44:00 |
Markets |
Marie Claire Publisher Offers a Profitable Trip Back to the Future |
Future may have cracked the magazine digital advertisement game, and not just because of the pandemic |
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| 2021-08-11 05:41:00 |
World |
India Looks to Western Covid-19 Vaccines to Ease Supply Shortage |
The country, which was hit hard in the spring by a coronavirus surge, has struggled to ramp up its inoculation campaign |
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| 2021-08-11 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Urge Businesses to Require Covid-19 Vaccine for Workers |
President to meet with the CEOs of United Airlines and Kaiser Permanente |
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| 2021-08-11 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Likely Eased Slightly in July as Economy Rebounded |
Economists estimate inflation remained high as demand exceeded supply of labor and materials |
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| 2021-08-11 05:30:00 |
World |
Fresh U.K. Covid-19 Data Boosts Hopes That Delta Variant Can Be Held in Check |
High vaccination rates seen as critical, along with evidence of public caution |
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| 2021-08-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China’s Corporate Crackdown Drives Investors to Industries Beijing Supports |
The hammering of internet stocks has benefited sectors such as high-tech manufacturing and renewable energy |
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| 2021-08-11 05:00:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Credits Biden for Infrastructure Breakthrough, Dismisses Trump Criticism |
But the Senate GOP leader doesn’t anticipate many more opportunities for bipartisan deals |
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| 2021-08-11 02:33:00 |
Markets |
Cash-Strapped China Evergrande Looks to Sell Prized Assets |
The real estate conglomerate’s dollar bonds and Hong Kong-listed shares rise |
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| 2021-08-11 02:21:00 |
Markets |
Air China Stock Will Struggle to Lift Off |
Optimism about China’s reopening to the world and its domestic tourism has waned. But some airline stocks still look optimistically priced. |
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| 2021-08-10 23:26:00 |
World |
Chinese Court Sentences Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 Years in Prison for Espionage |
His case, along with fellow Canadian Michael Kovrig’s, are seen as retaliation for Ottawa’s arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou |
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| 2021-08-10 20:02:00 |
Real Estate |
In Celebrity-Filled Calabasas, a Huge Spec Home Sells for a Record $30 Million |
The sale is the most expensive to date in the San Fernando Valley |
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| 2021-08-10 19:38:00 |
Politics |
Most GOP Senators Sign Pledge to Not Help Democrats on Debt Ceiling |
Unless Congress steps in, the Treasury could begin to miss payments on its obligations and default |
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| 2021-08-10 19:21:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
Blue Owl Plans Funds for Co-Investments and Secondary Deals |
The firm’s Dyal Capital Partners V LP fund has backed four private-markets firms so far, co-president Michael Rees said |
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| 2021-08-10 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Andrew Cuomo Should Have Made Albany Vote |
If he’s innocent as he says, he deserved a chance to defend himself. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
A Guaranteed Income At Work |
The worker shortage grows more extreme, which was predicted. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Default on the Debt Limit |
Pelosi fears she lacks the votes in the House, so she’s jamming the GOP. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Is Delivering Obama’s Third Term |
A Democrat in the White House is once again discouraging work, growing the size of the welfare state and increasing dependence on government. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
A Bipartisan Cryptocurrency Crackup |
Negotiators wrote a sloppy provision that could slow innovation. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Is Graduate School Worth the Cost? |
Students weigh tuition, debt and job prospects to assess the value of an advanced degree in their fields. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Andrew Cuomo Is Gone, His Economic Mismanagement Not Forgotten |
He offered ‘startup’ tax breaks to General Electric, which started in 1892 and chose Boston anyway. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Change Brings a Flood of Hyperbole |
Despite constant warnings of catastrophe, things aren’t anywhere near as dire as the media say. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
How Do You Stop Beijing From Bullying? Take Away Its Prada Bags |
China punishes Ericsson for Sweden’s exclusion of Huawei. The West can strike back if it unites. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Times Change, but Nostalgia Doesn’t |
While fashion and hairstyles change, human nature stays the same. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Which Voters Made Joe Biden President? |
Progressives say Biden owes them but suburbanites put him over the top in 2020. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:20:00 |
Business |
Kansas City Southern Deal to Get Regulatory Ruling by End of August |
STB to decide on voting trust for Canadian National’s $30 billion takeover; shareholder vote set for Aug. 19 |
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| 2021-08-10 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
More Inflation Warnings |
It’s corporate earnings season and everyone’s talking about higher prices. |
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| 2021-08-10 18:18:00 |
Books |
‘The Spymaster of Baghdad’ Review: The Fight of the Falcons |
A fast-moving and suspenseful account of a band of Iraqi intelligence operatives who countered al Qaeda and ISIS. |
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| 2021-08-10 17:50:00 |
Tech |
NortonLifeLock Agrees to Buy Cybersecurity Provider Avast |
Companies put value of stock-and-cash deal at $8.1 billion to $8.6 billion |
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| 2021-08-10 17:38:00 |
Politics |
Tucker Carlson’s Spying Allegations Being Investigated by National Security Agency Watchdog |
The Fox News host says the spy agency had improperly targeted his communications |
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| 2021-08-10 17:34:00 |
World |
France, Italy Require Proof of Covid-19 Status for Restaurants, Bars |
Digital health passes show if a person is vaccinated, has recovered from Covid-19, or has freshly tested negative for the virus |
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| 2021-08-10 17:30:00 |
Politics |
Senate Moves to Pass Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint |
Democrats will face difficult choices, as they work to transform the budget framework into detailed antipoverty and climate legislation |
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| 2021-08-10 17:14:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Whistleblower Is Awarded Over $3.5 Million in Juniper Bribery Case |
The California-based networking and cybersecurity solutions company settled SEC allegations in 2019 |
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| 2021-08-10 17:00:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Evans Open to Reducing Asset Purchases Later This Year |
‘A few more employment reports’ could provide confirmation that economy is meeting goals, says Chicago Fed leader |
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| 2021-08-10 16:55:00 |
Business |
U.S. Postal Service Proposes Holiday Surcharges for Businesses and Individuals |
Agency says new package fees, running from Oct. 3 to Dec. 26, are needed to offset rising cost of deliveries |
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| 2021-08-10 16:46:00 |
Opera Review |
‘The Lord of Cries,’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and ‘Eugene Onegin’ Reviews: Al Fresco Arias |
The Sante Fe Opera’s scaled-down summer season includes one world premiere and three classics, performed and produced to varying degrees of success. |
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| 2021-08-10 16:45:00 |
Markets |
BitMEX to Pay $100 Million to Resolve Regulator’s Lawsuit Over Crypto Derivatives Trading |
Deal requires cryptocurrency exchange to block U.S. residents from using trading platform |
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| 2021-08-10 16:40:00 |
World |
Afghanistan Calls for Taliban Sanctions as Militants Capture More Territory |
Civilians flee to Kabul; ‘This is a threat to international peace and security,’ foreign minister says |
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| 2021-08-10 16:39:00 |
Television Review |
‘CODA’ Review: The Bounds of Silence |
In this film on Apple TV+, co-starring Marlee Matlin, a teenager is torn between her responsibilities as the only hearing member of her family and her wish to nurture her talent for singing. |
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| 2021-08-10 16:37:00 |
Television Review |
‘Money Court’ Review: Mr. Wonderful Rules |
Kevin O’Leary of ‘Shark Tank’ judges financial disputes on CNBC’s new law-based reality show. |
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| 2021-08-10 15:58:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate María Pagán as U.S. Envoy to World Trade Organization |
Administration seeks to accelerate engagement with the multilateral body |
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| 2021-08-10 15:53:00 |
Tech |
Judge in Elizabeth Holmes Trial Concerned About Secrecy, to Rule on Unsealing Request |
Dow Jones filed motion to make case documents public |
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| 2021-08-10 15:10:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie Sanders’s $3.5 Trillion Budget Bonanza |
Democrats want free everything with no accountability. Higher taxes will follow. |
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| 2021-08-10 15:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Unlikely Appeal of Bizarrely Long Belts |
Extra-long, pendulous belts are trending in men’s fashion. Why do luxury menswear brands like Hermès suggest you buckle one on? |
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| 2021-08-10 15:08:00 |
Opinion |
PETA and the Great Dog-Training Debate |
If treating a dog with patience and understanding is an inconvenience, get a stuffed animal. |
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| 2021-08-10 15:01:00 |
Opinion |
Stuck Paying Student Debt Instead of Starting a Family |
Saddling the young with debt from student loans has consequences. |
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| 2021-08-10 14:49:00 |
A-hed |
The (Opening) Bell Tolls for Thee—If You’re Lucky |
In the red-hot IPO market, companies go to great lengths to win the honor of ringing the NYSE or Nasdaq opening bell |
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| 2021-08-10 14:30:00 |
World |
Ethiopian Leader Calls for Mass Mobilization as War Against Tigray Forces Widens |
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed issues call to arms as rebels advance into other provinces |
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| 2021-08-10 13:52:00 |
CFO Journal |
Albertsons Names Former Best Buy Executive as CFO |
Sharon McCollam will succeed Bob Dimond, who is retiring after seven years in the role |
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| 2021-08-10 13:51:00 |
Opinion |
Florida Calls a Truce in the Mask Wars |
An existing school-choice program lets parents decide what’s best for their kids. |
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| 2021-08-10 13:49:00 |
Opinion |
Same Climate Report, Different Day |
Beneath its alarmism, a new U.N. study adjusts downward its expected future warming risk. |
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| 2021-08-10 13:21:00 |
World |
Sexual Assault Accusation at China’s Alibaba Sparks Reflection on Alcohol, Work and Women |
An alleged sexual assault involving employees of the tech giant has many examining how women bear the burden when forced drinks are key to business |
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| 2021-08-10 13:18:00 |
Markets |
Why the Productivity Boom Isn’t Over |
One disappointing quarterly reading aside, there are reasons to expect productivity, and hence the economy, to keep growing at a fast pace |
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| 2021-08-10 13:12:00 |
World |
China’s Strict Covid-19 Strategy Risks Slowing Economic Recovery as Delta Variant Hits |
Economists are lowering full-year growth forecasts as Beijing imposes tough measures to try to curb the highly contagious strain |
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| 2021-08-10 12:52:00 |
Experience Report |
Google Search Ramps Up Penalties for Slow, Annoying Websites |
Sites that load faster and avoid moving elements during loading will appear higher in search results—provided they are still relevant |
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| 2021-08-10 12:52:00 |
Markets |
Canadian Pacific Stretches Its Pocketbook, and Logic |
Kansas City Southern shareholders are being asked to switch suitors when they have little to gain |
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| 2021-08-10 12:01:00 |
Deals |
HotelPlanner, Reservations.com Near Deal to Merge and Go Public |
Online travel booking companies would combine with blank-check firm, be valued around $685 million |
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| 2021-08-10 11:45:00 |
Business |
Moderna to Build Vaccine Plant in Canada |
New factory would fulfill Canadian orders for the company’s vaccines, including Covid-19 boosters |
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| 2021-08-10 10:57:00 |
Markets |
Wells Fargo’s Black Takes Over as Chairman From Noski |
Former JPMorgan executive succeeds Noski, who will retire at end of September |
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| 2021-08-10 09:26:00 |
World |
Myanmar Doctors Risk Arrest to Treat Covid-19 Patients in Secret |
Almost 200 physicians have been detained and hundreds of others have been issued warrants for defying the country’s military rulers |
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| 2021-08-10 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Airfare Has Barely Budged in 25 Years |
Despite recent price jumps, the actual cost of a domestic plane ticket has held steady, though passengers have paid in other ways |
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| 2021-08-10 08:49:00 |
Politics |
Dominion Sues Newsmax, One America News Network, Others Over Election Claims |
Voting-machine company seeks billions of dollars in damages, citing lost profit and other costs |
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| 2021-08-10 08:41:00 |
Markets |
Canadian Pacific Makes New, Higher Bid for Kansas City Southern |
Bid valuing U.S. railroad at $300 a share reignites takeover battle with Canadian National Railway |
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| 2021-08-10 08:25:00 |
Tech |
Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings |
E-commerce company raises capital from investors including Jay-Z and Major League Baseball to grow ventures such as online gambling |
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| 2021-08-10 08:07:00 |
Politics |
Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Tuesday |
Roughly $1 trillion package is central piece of Biden’s economic agenda |
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| 2021-08-10 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Home Builders Are Restricting Sales, Pushing Up New Home Prices |
Many cannot increase construction quickly enough to meet booming demand and are turning away business |
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| 2021-08-10 08:00:00 |
Property Report |
WeWork to Run Co-Working Spaces in Some Saks Fifth Avenue Stores |
Hudson’s Bay, owner of Saks, is converting parts of its department stores into co-working offices |
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| 2021-08-10 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Luxury Hotel-Branded Condos Entice Buyers, Even With No Hotel |
Overall hotel-branded residences more than doubled between 2010 and 2020 |
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| 2021-08-10 07:38:00 |
Markets |
Tether Says Massive Reserves Held in Investment-Grade Commercial Paper |
The creator of the popular stablecoin has been under pressure to explain where it keeps the $62 billion of reserves that back the digital currency |
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| 2021-08-10 07:19:00 |
Markets |
Student Loan Payment Suspension: What the Extension Means for Borrowers |
The details on the extension, who benefits and what lies ahead |
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| 2021-08-10 07:18:00 |
Markets |
China Is SoftBank’s Biggest Problem Now |
With the party over in Beijing, the company will now have to prove it can deliver big investment returns without Chinese Big Tech |
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| 2021-08-10 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Pinterest Needs a Status Update |
The end of Covid-19 fever dreams proves a bit of a nightmare for Pinterest |
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| 2021-08-10 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Zynga Will Need to Beat Apple at Its Own Game |
The mobile-game maker’s damaged stock is unlikely to recover until it shows it can adapt to iOS changes |
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| 2021-08-10 07:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy Courts Face Congressional Backlash Over Legal Releases |
Judges have often extended legal immunity to company owners and affiliates who aren’t themselves bankrupt. Now some in Congress say such third-party releases have gone too far. |
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| 2021-08-10 07:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Boxing Match Promoted by YouTube Star Austin McBroom Spurs Lawsuits After Flop |
Production company considers bankruptcy after pay-per-view event’s sales missed expectations, prompting legal action from singer Tayler Holder and musician Nate Wyatt |
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| 2021-08-10 07:00:00 |
Business |
A Surge in Wireless Subscribers Makes Analysts Wonder |
Cellphone carriers like T-Mobile are enjoying a bumper crop of customer additions; promotions may be a root cause |
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| 2021-08-10 07:00:00 |
Finance |
Port of Miami to Sell $1.4 Billion in Muni Bonds |
Miami-Dade County will sell debt backed by revenue from Port of Miami, a pandemic high and a sign of investors’ demand for local-government debt |
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| 2021-08-10 07:00:00 |
World |
In China, Women Fill Gap in Heavy-Labor Industries |
Shortage of male workers opens path in industries like construction and railways, spurred by rural development initiatives |
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| 2021-08-10 06:36:00 |
Markets |
S&P 500 Futures Show Calm as Investors Await Fed Clues |
AMC shares rise premarket, with U.S. stocks on course for muted moves after the opening bell |
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| 2021-08-10 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Integral Ad Science Buys Ad-Tech Company Publica for $220 Million |
The deal is the latest focused on advertising in streaming and connected TV, an area of growing interest for marketers |
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| 2021-08-10 05:45:00 |
U.S. |
Prince Andrew Sued by Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Over Alleged Sexual Assault |
Lawyers are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages from the British royal |
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| 2021-08-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Progressive Opposition to Jerome Powell Clouds His Chances for Second Term as Fed Chairman |
Biden’s economic team generally supports Powell, but some Democrats want a central banker more in sync with party priorities on regulation, climate and the economy |
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| 2021-08-10 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Bright Machines Names New CFO as It Nears SPAC Merger |
The manufacturing-automation company plans to go public by year-end, its CEO says |
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| 2021-08-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Millions of Americans Are Unemployed Despite Record Job Openings |
Hardest-hit industries have yet to get back to prepandemic levels |
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| 2021-08-10 05:30:00 |
World |
France, Italy Impose Strict Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate |
Restaurants and bars are among places asking for digital vaccination certificates |
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| 2021-08-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Bond Swings Threaten Global Debt Investors |
Turmoil in China spreads beyond emerging-markets specialists to conventional bond funds that bought debt from country’s firms in recent years |
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| 2021-08-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
Delta Variant Concerns Temper Dining’s Summer Return as Some Americans Stay Home |
Restaurants see mixed picture emerging in markets hit by Covid-19 outbreaks, renewed coronavirus-related advisories |
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| 2021-08-10 05:04:00 |
Markets |
A Bet on the Cheap, Green, Geopolitical Future of Batteries |
Freyr Battery will use funds raised in a merger with a U.S. special-purpose acquisition company last month to build low-cost, low-carbon ‘gigafactories’ |
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| 2021-08-10 05:00:00 |
Markets |
RNA Tech Firm GreenLight Biosciences to Go Public in $1.5 Billion SPAC Deal |
Company aims to increase the accessibility of mRNA vaccines while producing RNA-based pesticide alternatives |
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| 2021-08-10 04:58:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Threatens to Bolster Military After Being Ignored by U.S. |
U.S.-South Korea military drills are planned for next week, angering Kim Yo Jong who wanted them canceled |
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| 2021-08-10 03:03:00 |
Tech |
SoftBank Posts Lower Profit as Tech Rally Cools |
The world’s biggest tech investor saw the value of some of its investments sink during the April-June quarter |
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| 2021-08-09 23:58:00 |
World |
Chinese Court Rejects Death-Penalty Appeal by Canadian National |
The decision is likely to increase geopolitical tensions around Canada’s detention of a Huawei executive |
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| 2021-08-09 21:53:00 |
World |
Rand Araskog, CEO Who Dismantled ITT, Has Died at Age 89 |
Minnesota native led a conglomerate whose products once ranged from Wonder bread to Sheraton hotels and Avis rental cars |
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| 2021-08-09 19:54:00 |
Opinion |
Another Excuse to Disrupt Education |
Teachers union boss suddenly open to vaccine mandates. |
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| 2021-08-09 19:38:00 |
Business |
AMC Talks Bitcoin, GameStop With Its Reddit Followers |
Theater chain saw its revenue triple from first quarter to second quarter, plans to start accepting the cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-08-09 18:51:00 |
Sports |
NBC Draws Its Lowest Summer Olympics Ratings Ever for Tokyo Games |
TV viewership down 42% from 2016; NBC executive said Olympics will still ‘will be very, very profitable’ |
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| 2021-08-09 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
A Climate of Catastrophe |
The facts in the new U.N. report aren’t as dire as its advertising. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s ‘Gamesmanship’ on Evictions |
The judge weighing the new national ban sees this for what it is. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Blinken’s Warning on China’s Nukes |
Its growing ICBM arsenal is finally on the Administration’s radar. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Polarizing Title IX Czar |
The education culture warrior fails in committee on a tie vote. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Let Alta Fixsler Go |
Jewish law and values come up against the U.K.’s National Health Service. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Iran Nukes the Case for the JCPOA |
Its rulers see little advantage in rejoining an agreement the U.S. can reverse at will. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
De Blasio Banishes My Kids From New York |
His vaccine decree relegates them to second-class status. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:28:00 |
Markets |
Leon Black Accuser Amends Lawsuit, Alleging Ties With Jeffrey Epstein |
Former Apollo CEO’s lawyer says new claims are ‘demonstrably and transparently false’ |
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| 2021-08-09 18:16:00 |
Books |
‘The Long Game’ Review: Asia First, Then the World |
Beijing seeks to blunt American order in Asia, build dependence on China throughout the region and expand its dominance globally. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
A Pediatric Association Stifles Debate on Gender Dysphoria |
Doctors who question the orthodoxy won’t be allowed to set up a booth at its annual conference. |
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| 2021-08-09 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Norms |
‘I come from a tradition in which you sometimes have to violate bad laws—by any means necessary.’ |
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| 2021-08-09 17:43:00 |
Politics |
State Department Fines Radar Company for Unauthorized Exports to China, Russia |
Keysight Technologies agrees to pay $6.6 million penalty, hire compliance officer |
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| 2021-08-09 17:31:00 |
World |
Belarus’s Lukashenko Is Defiant After West Imposes More Sanctions |
The country’s longtime leader dismissed his political opponents as foreign-backed agents, a year after claiming victory in disputed election |
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| 2021-08-09 17:19:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon to Mandate Covid-19 Vaccine for U.S. Service Members |
President Biden backs plan to add coronavirus vaccine to U.S. military’s list of required shots by mid-September |
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| 2021-08-09 17:16:00 |
World |
Canada-U.S. Border: Everything You Need to Know About Reopening, Travel |
Canada began allowing entry to fully vaccinated U.S. tourists beginning Aug. 9; U.S. restrictions remain |
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| 2021-08-09 17:13:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Exchange Poloniex to Pay $10 Million to Settle SEC Probe |
Regulator alleges the firm should have registered its trading platform |
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| 2021-08-09 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
‘Who’s Next’ Is Up Now |
Fifty years on, The Who’s most popular album seems more relevant than ever, despite the troubled fortunes of ‘Lifehouse,’ the rock opera from which it was born. |
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| 2021-08-09 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Rise of the ‘Project’ and the Slow Death of the Band |
Tame Impala, Waxahatchee and Soccer Mommy are just some of the most successful monikers under which solo indie artists perform today. |
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| 2021-08-09 17:01:00 |
World |
Taliban Make New Gains in Afghanistan, Putting Kabul in Crisis |
Setback came after warlord switched sides, as President Ashraf Ghani faces renewed pressure to create common front or resign |
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| 2021-08-09 16:47:00 |
U.S. |
New York Assembly to Hold Hearings in Andrew Cuomo Impeachment Probe |
Several women have accused Democratic governor of sexual harassment; Cuomo denies allegations |
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| 2021-08-09 16:10:00 |
Television |
‘Jeopardy!’ Producer and Potential Host Mike Richards Responds to Backlash |
In letter to staff, executive producer, who emerged as front-runner in race to succeed Alex Trebek, addresses concerns about conflict of interest, allegations of gender bias |
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| 2021-08-09 16:08:00 |
Deals |
Canadian Pacific Plans New, Higher Bid for Kansas City Southern |
Move would reignite takeover battle with Canadian National Railway for the U.S. railroad |
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| 2021-08-09 16:01:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Winds Down Bribery Inquiry Into Pactiv Evergreen |
Agency’s decision comes after similar move by DOJ related to packaging company’s disclosure of potential FCPA violations in IPO filing |
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| 2021-08-09 15:55:00 |
CIO Journal |
Chip Shortage Keeps CIOs and Other Tech Leaders Scrambling |
Across the economy, corporate tech leaders are dealing with dwindling supplies of the physical building blocks of IT |
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| 2021-08-09 15:33:00 |
Business |
Early Lordstown Motors Investor Workhorse Group Sold Most of Stake in Startup |
Workhorse sold 11.9 million shares in Lordstown since July 1 |
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| 2021-08-09 14:50:00 |
World |
Biden Sanctions Belarus Olympic Committee, Companies |
President also signs an executive order enhancing his ability to punish the government of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko |
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| 2021-08-09 14:37:00 |
Business |
Hertz Posts Higher Revenue, Plans to Relist Amid Travel Rebound |
Car-rental company’s improved sales come as pandemic fears ease |
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| 2021-08-09 14:31:00 |
World |
Canada Reopens U.S. Border to Fully Vaccinated Americans |
Some U.S. citizens travel on Monday to reunite with romantic partners or visit property they own |
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| 2021-08-09 14:25:00 |
Politics |
What’s in Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan—and How They Plan to Pay for It |
Lawmakers seek funding for child care, education, healthcare, climate measures, as well as higher tax revenues |
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| 2021-08-09 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Illegal, Wrongheaded Eviction Ban |
It is an unconstitutional ‘taking’ of the landlord’s property. |
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| 2021-08-09 14:02:00 |
Opinion |
A Full-Court Press for Vaccination |
An $100 fine would change minds. |
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| 2021-08-09 14:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed Indirectly Shrinks the Money Supply |
Actions reducing reserves tend in turn to induce banks to reduce lending. |
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| 2021-08-09 13:54:00 |
Finance |
Coinbase Says Capital-Markets Head Brett Redfearn Has Left Company |
Former SEC official was a high-profile hire by the cryptocurrency exchange this year |
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| 2021-08-09 13:45:00 |
Economy |
Unfilled Job Openings Outnumber Unemployed Americans Seeking Work |
Openings rose to a record 10.1 million in June; some economists see unfilled jobs leveling off this summer |
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| 2021-08-09 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
Government Failure Gave the World Covid |
And markets provided the remedy. Economists don’t always appreciate how often that happens. |
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| 2021-08-09 12:58:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Change Has Consumed Journalistic Standards |
Reporters used to be hard-bitten skeptics. Now they aspire to be part of the authoritative expert class. |
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| 2021-08-09 12:53:00 |
U.S. |
How Gov. Andrew Cuomo Could Be Impeached: What to Know |
Several women have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment; Democratic governor denies the allegations |
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| 2021-08-09 12:47:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration’s New Eviction Moratorium Receives Mixed Court Reception |
Judge who invalidated previous moratorium questions whether she can block the new one |
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| 2021-08-09 12:20:00 |
Markets |
Oil Giant Aramco Sees Growth Where Others Eye Transition |
Decarbonization strategies and uncertainty about global demand have tempered most oil-and-gas investment, but the world’s largest producer still plans to expand |
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| 2021-08-09 11:31:00 |
Markets |
DraftKings to Buy Golden Nugget Online Gaming for About $1.56 Billion in Stock |
Deal is expected to close in first quarter of 2022 |
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| 2021-08-09 10:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Curious Instagram Subculture of ‘Outfitgrid’ |
On @Outfitgrid, an Instagram account with over 777,000 followers, people compete to see whose carefully composed photo of their wardrobe will be declared that day’s winner. |
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| 2021-08-09 10:22:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Reaches First Deal of Jane Fraser’s Refresh, Selling Australian Consumer Bank |
NAB, one of the four dominant banks in Australia, will pay Citigroup about $184 million for the book of mortgages, credit cards and deposits |
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| 2021-08-09 10:19:00 |
Politics |
Election-Season Chaos Is No Longer Far-Fetched, but Preventable |
Slimmer federal elections law could give both Democrats and Republicans what they want |
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| 2021-08-09 09:20:00 |
Politics |
Senate Democrats Outline $3.5 Trillion Antipoverty, Climate Plan |
Action on the budget proposal will come after the Senate wraps up bipartisan infrastructure bill |
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| 2021-08-09 09:06:00 |
Sports |
After Tokyo, Beijing Olympics Promise Colder Weather but Hotter Rhetoric |
Nationalist fervor in China is poised to define the 2022 Winter Games; ticket sales uncertain with only six months to go |
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| 2021-08-09 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Pool Company’s Stock Is on the Diving Board |
Pool Corp. is thriving amid a pool construction and renovation boom, but its overheated share price is in danger of taking a plunge |
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| 2021-08-09 09:00:00 |
World |
Russia’s New Jet Fighter Aims to Rival U.S. in Air—and on Geopolitical Map |
Checkmate could compete with the F-35 and contest U.S. strategic leverage if Russian manufacturers can get it off the ground |
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| 2021-08-09 08:44:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
What Marc Maron’s Learned From Hosting Over 1,200 Episodes of His Podcast |
The actor and comedian also tells us how he’s been smoking his own fish for breakfast. |
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| 2021-08-09 08:33:00 |
Markets |
Makeover at Victoria’s Secret Is More Than Skin Deep |
Victoria’s Secret shares jumped on their debut as a stand-alone company but remain cheap |
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| 2021-08-09 08:13:00 |
World |
Alibaba Fires Manager Accused of Sexual Assault in China’s Latest Workplace Harassment Case |
Two other employees resign, according to CEO’s memo, after woman’s allegations were shared across Chinese social media |
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| 2021-08-09 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Vaccination Status Has Americans Picking Sides |
Vaccination status is splitting up groups of close friends and families; ‘it could just turn into a really nasty battle’ |
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| 2021-08-09 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
R. Kelly’s Trial on Federal Racketeering Charges Begins in Brooklyn |
The R&B singer is charged with leading a criminal enterprise, participating in kidnapping and the sexual exploitation of children |
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| 2021-08-09 08:00:00 |
Commercial Real Estate |
WeWork and Cushman & Wakefield Are Forming $150 Million Partnership |
Alliance aims to help landlords and tenants navigate returning to the office |
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| 2021-08-09 07:00:00 |
World |
Russia’s Quest for Mideast Influence Hindered by Renewed Fighting in Syria |
Moscow had supported the Syrian government and brokered a cease-fire with rebels in Daraa, but now the pact is breaking |
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| 2021-08-09 07:00:00 |
Politics |
What Is Redistricting? A Guide to How the Once-a-Decade Process Will Shift Political Power |
Republicans have an upper hand in redrawing the lines of legislative districts |
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| 2021-08-09 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Tumble on Worries Over China Delta Variant Outbreak |
Crude oil futures prices fall to near their lowest levels since May |
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| 2021-08-09 06:40:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Berkshire, Occidental, Bitcoin: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Energy companies were slipping as crude prices fell |
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| 2021-08-09 06:20:00 |
Markets |
S&P 500 Futures Hold Steady While Oil Slides |
Drop in oil prices signals investor unease about the economic recovery |
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| 2021-08-09 06:17:00 |
Markets |
Can Europe Force China Onto a Low-Carbon Diet? |
The EU’s newly proposed carbon border-adjustment mechanism is a key cudgel in the effort |
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| 2021-08-09 06:11:00 |
Business |
Jay Y. Lee, Samsung’s De Facto Leader, Wins Parole From Prison |
Lee had been serving a 30-month prison sentence for bribing South Korea’s ex-president |
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| 2021-08-09 06:00:00 |
Business |
Rio Tinto Mismanagement Caused Mongolia Copper Mine’s Woes, Report Says |
Experts reject Rio Tinto’s narrative on Oyu Tolgoi mine as U.S., U.K. regulators look at whether the miner should have disclosed setbacks sooner |
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| 2021-08-09 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Treasurys’ Big Rally Gets Help From Skeptics of Low Rates |
Partial unwinding of crowded trade helps drive yields down to levels few thought they would see at time of strong growth, inflation |
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| 2021-08-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
Delta Variant Clouds Back-to-School Shopping Plans |
Retailers predict record spending even as parents navigate concerns about rising Covid-19 cases and product shortages |
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| 2021-08-09 05:30:00 |
Finance |
Jefferies Raises Junior Pay to Match Goldman Sachs at Top of Wall Street |
The bank’s first-year analysts in the U.S. will now make $110,000, up from $85,000 |
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| 2021-08-09 05:30:00 |
Deals |
American National Group to Be Sold to Brookfield Reinsurance Arm |
Deal values insurer at $190 a share or about $5 billion |
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| 2021-08-09 05:30:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Businesses Over Forced Labor in China |
Beijing’s alleged use of forced labor in Xinjiang emerges as a top item in the Biden administration’s review of trade policy toward China |
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| 2021-08-09 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Finance Chiefs Work to Navigate Higher Costs, Transportation Woes |
E.l.f. Beauty is offering a smaller holiday assortment to save shipping-container space, while McCormick reduces packaging |
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| 2021-08-09 04:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Some Climate-Change Effects May Be Irreversible, U.N. Panel Report Says |
Report highlights human responsibility for record heat waves, droughts, more intense storms and other extreme weather events seen around the world in recent years |
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| 2021-08-09 01:26:00 |
Economy |
China’s Producer Prices Jump Despite Efforts to Cool Commodities Costs |
Rise in factory-gate prices matches highest level in more than 12 years |
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| 2021-08-08 23:03:00 |
U.S. |
Melissa DeRosa, Top Aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Resigns |
Resignation comes as New York governor faces impeachment inquiry over sexual harassment |
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| 2021-08-08 22:59:00 |
Business |
Judge Sides With Norwegian Cruise Line in Suit Over Vaccination Proof in Florida |
Norwegian is set to offer cruises from Florida to the Caribbean starting Aug. 15; company is requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated before boarding |
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| 2021-08-08 18:30:00 |
Business |
Chicken Producer Sanderson Farms Nears Sale to Continental Grain, Cargill |
Potential $4.5 billion deal would value poultry giant at $203 a share |
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| 2021-08-08 15:43:00 |
U.S. |
Local Vaccine Mandates Needed to Fight Covid-19, U.S. Officials Say |
Public-health officials’ comments come as head of powerful teachers union and some businesses endorse vaccine requirements amid spread of Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-08 15:41:00 |
Opinion |
Anti-Semitism Isn’t Merely Another Kind of Hate |
People organize against the Jews as part of an ideological struggle. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:40:00 |
Opinion |
Labor Lost a Great One in Richard Trumka |
We were adversaries, sometimes allies, but always with a healthy respect for each other. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Bill Will Fuel Inflation |
Policy makers are leaning forward with stimulus as favorable economic winds blow at their backs. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:39:00 |
Opinion |
Save Speed Reading for Emergencies |
A slow ramble through pages is more pleasurable and leaves a deep memory. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:37:00 |
Books |
‘Book Wars’ Review: Publishing in a Protean Age |
The tumult that has overtaken the publishing industry invites comparisons to Gutenberg, but paperbacks were a revolution of their own. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:20:00 |
Opinion |
Student Loan Forbearance—Forever? |
Biden gives borrowers more time not to repay. Debt cancellation may be next. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:19:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Manchin’s Inflation Risk |
He warns the Fed, but the Senator’s spending is part of the problem. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:18:00 |
Opinion |
The Taliban Advance Escalates in Afghanistan |
Biden’s precipitous withdrawal is quickly becoming a debacle. |
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| 2021-08-08 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, GDP, Jobless Claims |
U.S. Labor Department’s report on July consumer prices is the focus of this week’s economic data |
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| 2021-08-08 14:39:00 |
World |
In Fallen Afghan City, Fires, Airstrikes and Victorious Taliban Taking Selfies |
Residents of Kunduz are hiding in basements and desperate to flee, as power is out and cellphones die |
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| 2021-08-08 14:13:00 |
World |
Belarus’s Lukashenko Tightens His Grip a Year After Disputed Election |
With Russia’s support, the leader has withstood pressure at home and abroad since opponents accused him of stealing last year’s presidential vote |
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| 2021-08-08 13:41:00 |
Business |
Tesla to Require Masks at Nevada Battery Factory |
The Silicon Valley electric-vehicle maker joins others in tightening at-work guidelines to safeguard against Covid-19 |
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| 2021-08-08 13:36:00 |
World |
Sexual-Assault Allegation at Alibaba Triggers Outrage, Investigation |
Police looking into woman’s accusation against her then-supervisor; Chinese e-commerce giant’s CEO says he’s ‘furious’ in internal message |
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| 2021-08-08 12:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Case Against Masks for Children |
It’s abusive to force kids who struggle with them to sacrifice for the sake of unvaccinated adults. |
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| 2021-08-08 12:38:00 |
Opinion |
To Lie Is Human |
Children are often honest, but when I asked my son to fib about his age, he did. |
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| 2021-08-08 11:53:00 |
Opinion |
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Raises Taxes |
Calling it a ‘targeted corporate user fee’ doesn’t change the reality. |
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| 2021-08-08 11:52:00 |
Opinion |
What the Wealth-Inequality Statistics Leave Out |
The exclusion of Social Security and pensions distorts the data and financial-aid decisions that rely on it. |
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| 2021-08-08 11:51:00 |
Opinion |
No U.S. Subsidies for Dirty Solar Panels Made in China |
The policy has failed American workers and the environment. |
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| 2021-08-08 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Cuba Protests Spark Midterm Election Maneuvering in Florida |
Democrats are seeking to avoid a repeat of 2020 losses as they face Republican criticism of their policies toward the communist country |
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| 2021-08-08 10:34:00 |
Markets |
A Gold Mine Takeover Highlights Increasing Mining-Sector Risk |
In Kyrgyzstan, the government seized a large mine owned by Canada’s Centerra Gold; the company now faces an uphill battle to get it back |
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| 2021-08-08 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Movie Theater Recovery in a Holding Pattern |
Cinemark, IMAX results show moviegoers are returning, but hardly in droves |
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| 2021-08-08 10:00:00 |
Markets |
REITs Are Back in Vogue as Real-Estate Market Makes a Comeback |
The 35 REIT exchange-traded funds hold $87 billion in assets |
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| 2021-08-08 09:55:00 |
Sports |
Closing Ceremony Ends Dour Tokyo Olympics After Battle With Covid-19 and the Japanese Public |
Officials tout lack of major outbreak as sign that they pulled off the strangest Games ever |
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| 2021-08-08 09:25:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Electric-Car Ambitions Face Real-World Roadblocks |
Auto makers want congressional moves on charging stations and tax incentives; consumer support also is needed |
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| 2021-08-08 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Gold as an Inflation Hedge: What the Past 50 Years Teaches Us |
On the anniversary of the metal’s unleashing by Nixon, gold’s believers may be disappointed by the record |
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| 2021-08-08 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Rising Rents Pose Risks to the Fed’s Inflation Outlook |
Housing costs play an important role in inflation, which means that higher rents could put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates |
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| 2021-08-08 07:00:00 |
Markets |
U.K. Led the World in Slashing Carbon Emissions. Now Comes the Hard Part. |
Britain has made deeper emission cuts than most major economies. How it fares on further reductions will offer clues to the U.S. and other countries. |
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| 2021-08-08 07:00:00 |
Tech |
When Amazon Customers Leave Negative Reviews, Some Sellers Hunt Them Down |
Don’t share personal information in reviews or with Amazon sellers; save messages in case you decide to report them |
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| 2021-08-08 06:00:00 |
Business |
To Beat Tesla, Volkswagen Bets on Making Its Own EV Batteries |
VW’s foray into battery production shows the difficulties incumbent auto makers face as they try to make money in electric vehicles |
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| 2021-08-08 06:00:00 |
Economy |
Infrastructure Bill’s Boost to Economy Is Likely to Be Limited |
Economists say the short-term economic lift will be minimal, though bill may generate long-term productivity gains |
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| 2021-08-08 05:40:00 |
World |
Taliban Seize Key Target Kunduz, Other Cities in Northern Afghanistan |
Afghan government defenses collapse ahead of U.S. withdrawal |
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| 2021-08-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Companies Thought They Had a Plan for Fall. Now They Are Scrapping It |
The fast-spreading Delta variant has managers revamping schedules, with bosses delaying office reopenings and canceling events |
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| 2021-08-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Cash Is Flooding Into Short-Term Markets Like Never Before. Is That a Bad Sign? |
Wall Street is watching for signs of broader financial stress as trillions of dollars change hands every night in reverse and repo markets |
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| 2021-08-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Record Pace for Corporate Earnings Keeps Stocks Buoyant |
Share of firms beating analyst expectations is set for best showing ever, quelling worries for now about Covid-19 variants, stretched valuations |
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| 2021-08-08 05:30:00 |
World |
China’s Attempts to Take the Stress Out of Schooling Sparks Its Own Angst |
Beijing’s education overhaul, which aims to ease intense competition, turns life upside-down for anxious parents |
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| 2021-08-07 14:34:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Bill Clears Senate Procedural Hurdle |
Lawmakers on Saturday still had to negotiate votes on a set of amendments before a final vote on the bill is held |
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| 2021-08-07 13:00:00 |
Markets |
U.S.-Stock Funds Rise for the Month, Helped by Earnings Reports |
The favorite word for CEOs these days is ‘inflation’—it is dotting most earnings reports |
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| 2021-08-07 12:01:00 |
Business |
Peloton Tested a U.S. Safety Watchdog. It Wasn't the First. |
A public clash between the at-home fitness giant and a U.S. regulator showed how messy consumer product recalls can be |
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| 2021-08-07 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can Stimulating Brains Lead to Controlling Them? |
Tremendous advances since Pavlov’s famous dog experiments have come close to manipulating human reactions—for better or worse |
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| 2021-08-07 12:00:00 |
Business |
In the Streaming Wars, Sony Stands on the Sidelines |
As competitors are ‘beating each other’s brains out,’ the only major studio that’s not a combatant is finding ways to profit |
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| 2021-08-07 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Amid the Labor Shortage, Robots Step in to Make the French Fries |
Fast-food chains are working with a host of startups to bring automation to their kitchens |
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| 2021-08-07 11:53:00 |
Business |
Disney Lawyer Defends Distribution of ‘Black Widow’ in Scarlett Johansson Fight |
Attorney says Disney has complete control over distribution of the movie, will seek to move dispute into arbitration |
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| 2021-08-07 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
If This Alfa Romeo Were a ‘Godfather’ Character, It’d Be Fredo. He Loves It Anyway. |
Garth Stein’s 1974 GTV 2000 can drive him to distraction, but the author of ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ says it still feels like part of family |
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| 2021-08-07 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Say Goodbye to the 1% Investment-Adviser Fee? |
Investors who don’t want to pay the traditional 1% of assets for financial advice have an increasing number of alternatives |
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| 2021-08-07 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Cigarette Companies Are Caught Between Death and Taxes |
Tobacco giants are counting on sales of noncombustible products to replace carcinogenic smokes. Government duties will influence how quickly that happens. |
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| 2021-08-07 09:34:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Pushes Diners to Use Trays as Food Bags Run Tight |
U.S. restaurants’ to-go sales remain strong, contributing to packaging shortages; ‘Many new crew members have never had to deal with trays’ |
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| 2021-08-07 09:00:00 |
Business |
Fake Covid Vaccination Cards Are on the Rise in the U.S., Europe |
Vaccine mandates have fueled an increase in demand for fraudulent certificates as sellers flourish online |
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| 2021-08-07 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Online Therapy Got Popular During Covid. Should You Still See Your Therapist in Person? |
Virtual sessions can be convenient, but building rapport online can be tough—especially for children and people with severe symptoms |
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| 2021-08-07 08:38:00 |
Markets |
Berkshire Posts Higher Profit on Railroad, Utilities and Energy Operations |
Earnings decline at the company’s vast insurance operations |
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| 2021-08-07 08:22:00 |
World |
Taliban Capture Second Provincial Capital, Tightening Grip on Afghanistan |
U.S. Embassy advises all American citizens to leave the country immediately |
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| 2021-08-07 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Coming Back, but Prices Aren’t Falling |
Data show average fares were at a record in July despite improvement in pandemic-driven shortage of drivers |
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| 2021-08-07 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
He Devised a Solo Soccer Workout to a Heart-Thumping Beat |
Hotel CEO uses his background as an amateur DJ to help psych himself up when the only place to practice is alone on his terrace |
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| 2021-08-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
College Was Supposed to Close the Wealth Gap for Black Americans. The Opposite Happened. |
Black college graduates in their 30s have lost ground over three decades, the result of student debt and sluggish income growth |
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| 2021-08-07 03:44:00 |
World |
China’s Export Machine Still Hums Despite Covid-19, Extreme Weather |
While export and import growth slowed in July, both were still strong |
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| 2021-08-06 20:53:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Pauses Enforcement of Some Whistleblower Program Rules |
The move comes after SEC chairman said he was directing staff to prepare potential revisions to two amendments for the agency’s consideration |
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| 2021-08-06 20:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cheddar Brownies |
Chunks of cheddar add a wonderful complementary element to fudgy brownies |
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| 2021-08-06 19:30:00 |
Business |
J&J Vaccine Highly Effective Against Delta Variant in South African Trial |
Study finds J&J vaccine has an efficacy of up to 71% against hospitalization from the highly contagious strain |
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| 2021-08-06 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Eviction Ban Goes Back to Court |
The plaintiffs have fun quoting the White House against itself. |
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| 2021-08-06 18:41:00 |
Markets |
Brian Brooks Quits as CEO of Crypto Exchange Binance.US |
Former regulator is leaving after just three months on the job |
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| 2021-08-06 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
So Much for ‘Fully Paid For’ |
The infrastructure bill’s financing is full of gimmicks, as expected. |
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| 2021-08-06 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Amtrak’s $66 Billion Ticket |
The government can’t run a railroad, but it sure can subsidize one. |
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| 2021-08-06 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
A Summer Employment Surge |
Did the end of enhanced jobless benefits lead to a boost in job entrants? |
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| 2021-08-06 18:08:00 |
Business |
Facebook’s WhatsApp Takes Aim At Apple Over Child Safety Software Plan |
‘This approach introduces something very concerning into the world,’ says the head of the Facebook platform |
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| 2021-08-06 18:00:00 |
Business |
FAA Chief Urges Care to Avoid Safety Risks as Airlines Ramp Up |
The aviation-safety regulator sends a letter to carriers pointing out potential risks |
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| 2021-08-06 17:56:00 |
Politics |
Student-Loan Payment Relief Extended to Early 2022 |
Biden administration again extends moratorium on federal loans, this time until Jan. 31 |
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| 2021-08-06 17:45:00 |
World |
Michael Calvey Given 5½-Year Suspended Sentence for Embezzlement in Russia |
U.S. private-equity investor’s sentencing caps court case watched closely by global business community for more than two years |
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| 2021-08-06 17:45:00 |
Business |
Delta Variant Disrupts Rebound in Travel and Leisure |
Travel agencies, hotels, cruise operators, show organizers see some impact from rising Covid-19 cases and want to show they can operate amid virus |
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| 2021-08-06 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Why I’m Suing Over My Employer’s Vaccine Mandate |
I have natural immunity, so there’s no justification for a coercive violation of my bodily autonomy. |
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| 2021-08-06 17:40:00 |
Opinion |
Does the U.S. Want the Lab-Leak Truth? |
It’s hard to see political upside from anything but intelligence agency shoulder-shrugging. |
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| 2021-08-06 17:40:00 |
Books |
‘The Gallery of Miracles and Madness’ Review: Triumph of the Ill |
Surrealists saw the artwork of mental patients as inspiration for their own. Nazi authorities saw both as diseased. |
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| 2021-08-06 17:23:00 |
Art Review |
The Asian Art Museum: Full of Art With a Past, Not of the Past |
The San Francisco institution caps its expansion and upgrading with a new exhibition. |
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| 2021-08-06 17:20:00 |
Masterpiece |
Enigmatic Isolation |
Mysteries abound in Edward Hopper’s ‘Western Motel,’ which invites viewers to craft their own story about what’s happening. |
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| 2021-08-06 16:57:00 |
Business |
Amazon to Require Masks for Warehouse Workers as Delta Variant Surges |
The new policy starts Monday, and will include locations where local law doesn’t require face coverings to combat Covid-19 |
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| 2021-08-06 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Reboot Stalled Election-Law Push |
Negotiators hope to unite party while also bringing some Republicans on board |
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| 2021-08-06 16:39:00 |
Logistics Report |
Covid-19 Medical Stockpiles Weigh on Cardinal Health Results |
The distributor has built up inventories of N95 masks and other personal protective equipment amid an uncertain path for the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-08-06 16:16:00 |
World |
U.S. Says Drone Fragments Recovered From Israeli-Linked Tanker Point to Iran’s Role in Attack |
EU ambassador says ‘all available evidence’ shows Iran behind deadly attack in Arabian Sea; Tehran denies responsibility |
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| 2021-08-06 16:14:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Government Bond Yields Rose After Jobs Report |
Signs of healing labor market seen easing concerns about economic outlook |
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| 2021-08-06 16:06:00 |
Television |
Why Some ‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Are Up in Arms About Potential Host Mike Richards |
After reports that the game-show’s executive producer is in talks to become permanent host, fans are raising questions about the months-long process |
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| 2021-08-06 15:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Scientific Thrill of the Charcoal Grill |
The scent of burning briquettes on summer evenings are a pleasant byproduct of a super-efficient way of generating heat. |
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| 2021-08-06 15:46:00 |
Business |
Levi’s Leaves Board of Fashion Coalition at Center of China Controversy |
Jeans maker stands down from Better Cotton Initiative’s leadership amid debate over coalition’s response to alleged human-rights abuses in Xinjiang |
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| 2021-08-06 15:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
Great British Cheese: A Full-Flavored Guide |
Farmhouse cheese-making is back in England—a robust tradition there for the tasting. These are the wedges and wheels to try. |
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| 2021-08-06 14:54:00 |
U.S. |
Unvaccinated More Than Twice as Likely to Get Covid-19 Again, CDC Says |
Vaccination cuts the risk of catching Covid-19 again by more than half, study suggests |
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| 2021-08-06 14:48:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Presidential pals, the real story of pioneering women, Ha Jin’s novel of a singer in exile, murder in Dublin, ballet school suspense and more. |
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| 2021-08-06 14:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
What’s With the Birkenstock Craze? It’s Not Just About Comfort. |
Whether you find Birkenstocks stylishly orthopedic or unfortunately clunky, fashion insiders of both sexes remain enthralled by them. Here, the secret to their enduring popularity. |
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| 2021-08-06 14:17:00 |
Opinion |
Could a Conservative Replace Gavin Newsom? |
A quixotic effort to recall California’s governor is suddenly gaining steam. And libertarian radio host Larry Elder is the front-runner. |
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| 2021-08-06 14:16:00 |
Opinion |
Why Orthodox Jews Are Leaving Brooklyn for Florida |
Good jobs, cheap housing and a unique school choice program have many families heading south. |
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| 2021-08-06 14:13:00 |
Logistics Report |
Maersk Buys Two Logistics Operators, Flags More Acquisitions |
Deals valued at nearly $1 billion combined come as Maersk, the world’s largest container shipper, reports strong earnings |
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| 2021-08-06 14:04:00 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Climate AI Startups Offer Businesses Shelter From Inclement Weather Risk |
There have been eight extreme events in the U.S. with losses exceeding $1 billion so far in 2021 |
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| 2021-08-06 13:57:00 |
U.S. |
Accuser of Gov. Andrew Cuomo Files Criminal Complaint With Albany Sheriff’s Office |
Complaint involves alleged groping incident included in New York attorney general’s report |
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| 2021-08-06 13:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Honoring the Past With Art And Tears |
With a style of ‘weeping realism’ often based on photos, California-based Hung Liu evokes the crucible of China’s Cultural Revolution |
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| 2021-08-06 13:46:00 |
World |
Indian Girl’s Alleged Rape and Killing Sets Off Protests in Delhi |
Mother’s accusations have renewed anger in the country over sexual violence and the treatment of members of lower castes |
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| 2021-08-06 12:49:00 |
Opinion |
Dennis Prager on YouTube’s Record of Censorship |
It interferes with free speech about Covid and, as PragerU has discovered, so much more. |
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| 2021-08-06 12:48:00 |
Opinion |
The NCAA’s Student-Athlete Fiction |
They are admitted to play sports. Pay them to do so and dispense with all the fake majors. |
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| 2021-08-06 12:48:00 |
Opinion |
Noonan Asks Wrong Questions About Jan. 6 Riot |
The story of the Capitol Police hasn’t been told, and Pelosi’s committee won’t tell it. |
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| 2021-08-06 12:44:00 |
Markets |
AIG Marks Major Progress |
Investors already know that a lot of capital return is likely coming, but the core property-and-casualty business is doing quite well, too |
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| 2021-08-06 12:14:00 |
Books |
‘First Friends’ Review: Party of Two |
Careerists and flatterers hover around the Oval Office—but a president needs a ready ear and honest counsel. |
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| 2021-08-06 12:12:00 |
Markets |
SEC Brings and Settles First Case in Crypto-Linked DeFi Sector |
Two men agree to cease-and-desist order and to return profits reaped by using decentralized-finance technology |
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| 2021-08-06 12:12:00 |
Books |
‘New Women in the Old West’ Review: Pioneers of Progress |
Homesteaders, teachers, ranchers—and champions of women’s suffrage, who won the right to vote in the West ahead of the East. |
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| 2021-08-06 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
Former Enron Adviser Praises ‘Accounting Gimmicks’ |
Will Paul Krugman of the New York Times never learn? |
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| 2021-08-06 12:03:00 |
Politics |
Democrat Conor Lamb Jumps Into Crowded Pennsylvania Senate Race |
Contest for Keystone State in 2022 is seen as critical to control of Senate |
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| 2021-08-06 11:57:00 |
World |
Israeli Military Strikes Targets in Lebanon After Hezbollah Rocket Attack |
Neither side reported any injuries from the exchange of fire, which comes at a sensitive time for both countries |
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| 2021-08-06 11:41:00 |
World |
Lawyer Opened Lines for Phone Company Breakup |
Howard Trienens shaped AT&T business separation and law firm’s growth |
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| 2021-08-06 11:13:00 |
Markets |
Jobs Report Risks Different Kind of Taper Tantrum |
Robust jobs recovery could lead to pressure on the Fed to hasten a normalization of policy |
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| 2021-08-06 11:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
Escaping the Efficiency Trap—and Finding Some Peace of Mind |
The more productive we are, the more pressure we feel. It’s time to break the busyness cycle. |
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| 2021-08-06 11:05:00 |
Business |
Virgin Galactic Space Flight Tickets to Start at $450,000 a Seat |
Company previously sold tickets for space-tourism flights at up to $250,000 each |
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| 2021-08-06 11:05:00 |
World |
China Aims to Export 2 Billion Covid-19 Vaccines This Year |
Commitment expands Chinese diplomatic effort to help developing nations, as Delta variant spreads |
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| 2021-08-06 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Active Stock Traders, Beware: Your Returns May Suffer in the Years Before a Divorce |
Things get better, however, around the time the divorce settlement is made final, a study finds |
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| 2021-08-06 09:04:00 |
Business |
United Airlines to Require All U.S. Employees Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19 |
Airline is the first major carrier to mandate vaccines for all employees |
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| 2021-08-06 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should the Delta Variant Change Your Decisions? Here’s What Doctors Are Doing |
The rise in the Covid-19 variant’s cases has people reassessing daily activities; doctors share what they are doing differently in their own lives |
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| 2021-08-06 09:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Threatens to Blow Up Law Firms’ Intense Office Culture—for Good |
Lawyers have spent more time in the office than many other professionals during the pandemic. Now they’re demanding more work from home. |
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| 2021-08-06 08:49:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Are on the Rise for Nursing Home Workers |
Vaccination rates for staff trail resident rates as highly contagious Delta variant spreads |
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| 2021-08-06 08:19:00 |
Markets |
Allianz Defends Company Culture Amid DOJ Probe |
Investment giant also faces civil lawsuits from investors who took huge losses on its Structured Alpha funds |
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| 2021-08-06 08:05:00 |
Sports |
Belarus Coaches Kicked Out of Olympic Village Over Athlete Removal |
The International Olympic Committee stripped two Belarusian coaches of their accreditations over their involvement in forcing sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya to return home. |
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| 2021-08-06 08:00:00 |
World |
U.S. Airstrikes Destroyed a Busy Afghanistan Trauma Hospital. Six Years Later, It Is Reopening. |
The Doctors Without Borders hospital will open in Kunduz, close to Taliban lines; U.S. has acknowledged it was bombed in error |
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| 2021-08-06 08:00:00 |
Business |
Walmart Gives Weekly Bonuses to Keep Warehouse Workers |
Most U.S. Walmart warehouses give staff extra payments to forgo vacations or work extra hours as it ramps up for holidays |
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| 2021-08-06 07:52:00 |
World |
Canada Border Agents Begin Labor Action, Threatening Trade, Tourism |
As the country gets set to allow vaccinated U.S. citizens living in the U.S. to enter for recreation purposes, union begins work-to-rule actions |
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| 2021-08-06 07:30:00 |
Markets |
In Real Estate, Price Isn’t Just a Number |
Solid second-quarter results from Zillow, Redfin did little to move shares after their extraordinary run earlier this year |
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| 2021-08-06 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Carvana Whooshes Past Milestone |
Carvana has wiped away investors’ fears around its path to profitability. It still faces some high-class problems. |
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| 2021-08-06 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Eviction Moratorium’s Renewal Squeezes Small Landlords |
Many individual property owners have struggled to collect monthly rent checks, and some have gone into forbearance on mortgages |
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| 2021-08-06 06:43:00 |
Markets |
Two Big Asian Tech IPOs Surge on Market Debuts |
Online businesses across the region are enjoying rapid growth, fueling investor appetite |
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| 2021-08-06 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Jobs Report |
Investors weigh earnings surge against risks posed by Delta variant, Chinese tech crackdown |
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| 2021-08-06 06:00:00 |
Deals |
SPAC Backed by Corvex, Casdin Near Deal for Drug-Price Startup EQRx |
The deal includes a $1.2 billion investment from a subsidiary of SoftBank, among others |
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| 2021-08-06 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Smarter Way to Visit America’s Most Popular National Park |
On a return trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a traveler learns from past mistakes and finds her own patch of euphoric solitude. Plus: Best strategies for beating the crowds at Yellowstone, Zion and the Grand Canyon. |
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| 2021-08-06 06:00:00 |
Business |
How Honest Should You Be During Your Exit Interview? |
Burnout. Toxic work cultures. Return-to-the-office fears. As more employees head out the door, their talks with HR are heating up. |
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| 2021-08-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China Tech Selloff Hits Hong Kong Hard |
Once market settles, financial hub is likely to win more Chinese IPOs |
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| 2021-08-06 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Universities Face Student Lawsuits Over Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate |
Legal challenges represent a significant test of the government’s power to press adults to get vaccinated |
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| 2021-08-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Proposal Faces SEC Decision |
Agency set to weigh in on plan that would set minimum targets for composition of listed companies’ directors |
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| 2021-08-06 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fast-Spreading Delta Variant Threatens Robust U.S. Job Gains |
Economists estimate employers added more than 800,000 jobs in July |
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| 2021-08-06 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Trump Sticks With Fundraising Gimmick Despite DOJ Crackdown |
Justice Department warns of ‘misrepresentations’ in appeals promising to multiply a donor’s contribution |
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| 2021-08-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Needs You to Keep Spending Your Pandemic Savings |
Spending figures are eye-popping now, but the profligacy will have to last well into 2022 if consumer-facing companies are to meet analysts’ expectations |
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| 2021-08-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Australia Takes Center Stage in Global Deals Spree |
Square’s proposed takeover of Afterpay pushes Australian M&A to record high |
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| 2021-08-06 05:03:00 |
Business |
China’s Huawei Reports 38% Revenue Drop as U.S. Sanctions Bite |
Revenue declines deepen amid U.S. restrictions on chip supply, pressure on buyers |
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| 2021-08-06 04:35:00 |
Asia |
China’s Antitrust Regulator Planning to Fine Meituan About $1 Billion |
The penalty for allegedly abusing its dominant market position could be announced within weeks, people familiar with the matter say |
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| 2021-08-06 03:48:00 |
Markets |
China Telecom, Exiled From U.S., Prices $7 Billion-Plus Shanghai Offering |
The stock offering would be the world’s biggest new listing in more than a year |
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| 2021-08-05 23:47:00 |
Business |
News Corp Posts 30% Revenue Jump, Narrower Loss |
Revenue rise to $2.49 billion for June quarter was fueled by gains in its digital real-estate, book-publishing and Dow Jones units |
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| 2021-08-05 22:51:00 |
Business |
Business Groups Call on Biden to Restart Trade Talks With China |
U.S. chamber, others say tariffs on Chinese imports are a drag on U.S. economy |
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| 2021-08-05 22:34:00 |
Business |
Spirit CEO Apologizes as Airline Cancels Half of Thursday Flights |
Budget carrier has canceled over 1,700 flights since Sunday |
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| 2021-08-05 20:53:00 |
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RBA Debated Suspending QE Taper; Monitoring Covid Crisis |
The lockdown in Sydney, which accounts for around 25% of national output, will run until the end of August |
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| 2021-08-05 20:15:00 |
Politics |
Senate Bill to Repeal Iraq War Authorizations Draws Key Level of GOP Support |
The House passed similar bipartisan legislation in June amid debate on president’s latitude to send troops into combat |
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| 2021-08-05 19:28:00 |
Markets |
Andrew Scherr, Former Executive With Collapsed Insurers, Receives Five-Year Prison Sentence |
Scherr, who pleaded guilty last year to two criminal counts, was also ordered to pay $286 million in restitution |
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| 2021-08-05 19:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Ping’: The Sound of Alarm, From Muskets to Pandemics |
The evocative name for the sound of a ricocheting bullet has become an all-purpose alert |
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| 2021-08-05 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
New York’s Capital Is Crazytown |
The report on Cuomo finds credible allegations of sexual harassment—and a deep weirdness. |
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| 2021-08-05 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Drive for the Future |
Manufacturers, unions and environmental groups join him to promote zero-emitting vehicles and the benefits they’ll provide. |
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| 2021-08-05 18:36:00 |
World |
Canadian Negotiators Race to Avoid Border Snarl for Trade, U.S. Tourists |
As Friday deadline looms, mediator works with agency officials, union for customs and immigration officers |
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| 2021-08-05 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Breaks Some More China |
The U.S. offers refuge to Hong Kongers afraid to return home. |
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| 2021-08-05 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
The Electric Vehicle Welfare State |
Car makers back the Biden climate agenda in return for subsidies and higher consumer prices. |
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| 2021-08-05 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Abolishing ICE From the Inside |
Biden’s nominee has a history of hamperingthe agency he’d lead. |
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| 2021-08-05 18:32:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘I Love You with All of My Hearts’ by Lindsay Bonilla, illustrated by Eleanora Pace |
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| 2021-08-05 18:28:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ’What Do You Know?’ by Aracelis Girmay and Ariana Fields, illustrated by Ariana Fields |
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| 2021-08-05 18:27:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘The Handsome Little Cygnet’ by Matthew Mehan, illustrated by John Folley |
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| 2021-08-05 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Could the Covid Vaccine (and Others) Prevent Alzheimer’s? |
There’s growing evidence that inoculation confers significant protective benefits. |
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| 2021-08-05 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Move the Olympics to Athens—Forever |
Why not eliminate the selection process that feeds nationalism? |
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| 2021-08-05 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Have No Illusions About the U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan |
The Taliban doesn’t care about human rights any more than they did in 2001 and likely will take power. |
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| 2021-08-05 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Richard Trumka |
‘A guy who got up everyday and built the best car that he could, how is he at fault?’ |
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| 2021-08-05 18:22:00 |
Books |
‘The Icepick Surgeon’ Review: Bad Medicine |
If your child were freezing to death, would you ignore the data about lifesaving techniques because they were gathered unethically? |
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| 2021-08-05 18:19:00 |
Business |
Zynga Warns Pandemic Lift Is Ending for Videogame Companies |
Easing of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions has started to bite game publishers |
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| 2021-08-05 18:17:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
EU Takes Another Step to Harmonize Anti-Money-Laundering Rules |
European Banking Authority proposes guidance for financial-sector compliance officers, part of a wider revamp of how the bloc deals with money laundering |
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| 2021-08-05 18:07:00 |
CIO Journal |
L’Oréal’s New Digital Chief Takes Cosmetics Virtual |
Asmita Dubey is exploring how online games, augmented reality and social media can help the French cosmetics company reach new demographics |
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| 2021-08-05 17:57:00 |
Television Review |
‘Mr. Corman’ Review: Facing Life’s Lessons |
Joseph Gordon-Levitt directs and stars as a dissatisfied fifth-grade teacher and aspiring composer in this Apple TV+ dramedy series set in the Covid-19 era. |
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| 2021-08-05 17:56:00 |
Film Review |
‘Annette’ Review: The Sparks Don’t Fly |
Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard star as a celebrity couple with an unusual child in this offbeat musical, directed by Leos Carax, with an unmemorable pop-opera score by the Mael brothers’ band. |
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| 2021-08-05 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
‘Our Town’ Review: Everybody’s Town |
Peterborough Players presents Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, staged outdoors in the village where it came into being. |
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| 2021-08-05 17:53:00 |
Film Review |
‘Free Guy’ Review: Game-Hacking Hero |
Ryan Reynolds plays a Non-Player Character who becomes aware that his world is a video game in this Shawn Levy-directed sci-fi comedy. |
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| 2021-08-05 17:51:00 |
Music Review |
‘Nadia Boulanger and Her World’ Review: The Mother of Contemporary Classical |
This year, the Bard Musical Festival is dedicating its programming to the life and work of the pedagogue, composer and musician. |
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| 2021-08-05 17:49:00 |
Film Review |
‘John and the Hole’ Review: Serious Growing Pains |
Coming-of-age story meets psychological thriller in this film about a 13-year-old boy who traps his family in a bunker, adapted from a short story by Nicolás Giacobone. |
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| 2021-08-05 17:44:00 |
Arts |
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Will Likely Miss ‘No Filter’ Tour |
Longtime drummer, recovering from an unspecified medical issue, will be replaced on tour by Steve Jordan, who has collaborated with Keith Richards |
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| 2021-08-05 17:30:00 |
Politics |
Cryptocurrency Compromise Emerges for Infrastructure Bill |
Biden-backed provision aims to boost tax enforcement on crypto transactions |
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| 2021-08-05 17:25:00 |
Arts |
Britney Spears Files Request to Move Up Conservatorship Hearing Date |
The singer’s new lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, is acting quickly in an attempt to remove her father James Spears from the arrangement |
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| 2021-08-05 17:17:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended November 30 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-08-05 17:04:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Stock Drops After News of Early Investors Set to Sell Shares |
The investing platform won’t receive the proceeds from the sales |
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| 2021-08-05 17:03:00 |
Business |
Apple Plans to Have iPhones Detect Child Pornography, Fueling Privacy Debate |
The system will use new techniques in cryptography, artificial intelligence to identify child sexual abuse material; some critics worry it weakens privacy protections |
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| 2021-08-05 16:53:00 |
Business |
CNN Fires Three Staffers Who Came to Work Unvaccinated Against Covid-19 |
Network chief Jeff Zucker also said the company’s official return-to-office date will be postponed |
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| 2021-08-05 16:53:00 |
Health |
FDA Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Plan Could Be Ready Within Weeks |
Extra shots are being weighed as a way to extend protection against the coronavirus as worrisome variants spread |
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| 2021-08-05 16:52:00 |
Politics |
CBO Estimates Infrastructure Bill Would Add $256 Billion to Deficits |
Negotiators had argued the cost of the legislation for new roads and bridges would be fully paid for |
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| 2021-08-05 16:52:00 |
Politics |
Joe Manchin Says Fed Should Reverse Easy-Money Policies |
West Virginia Democrat asks Chairman Jerome Powell to cease bond buying amid inflation worries |
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| 2021-08-05 16:42:00 |
Markets |
Grill Maker Weber’s Shares Rise in Debut After It Slashed IPO Targets |
Stock climbs 18% on first day of trading |
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| 2021-08-05 16:40:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo Impeachment Probe Sets Deadline for Governor Response |
New York state lawmakers tell governor he has until Aug. 13 to submit evidence in his defense |
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| 2021-08-05 16:38:00 |
Politics |
Richard Trumka, Longtime AFL-CIO Leader, Dies |
President of nation’s largest union organization was vocal supporter of Democrats and helped shape labor policy |
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| 2021-08-05 16:36:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Department Opens Probe Into Phoenix Police Department |
Civil-rights investigation to focus on police practices in the Arizona city, including possible violations of rights of homeless people |
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| 2021-08-05 16:17:00 |
Business |
AIG Swings to Profit on Private-Equity Investments, Premium-Rate Increases |
The global insurance conglomerate was helped by absence of pandemic-related charges |
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| 2021-08-05 16:10:00 |
Opinion |
Everyone Else Gets Fed Up |
U.K. inflation leaves policy makers in a bind if the U.S. Federal Reserve won’t act, too. |
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| 2021-08-05 15:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kipikpa |
This simple sauce is delicious on grilled or barbecued chicken, pork, beef or fish |
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| 2021-08-05 15:28:00 |
World |
U.S. Investor Michael Calvey Found Guilty of Embezzlement by Russian Court |
American private-equity chief’s 2019 arrest shook foreign business community, further strained U.S.-Russia relations |
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| 2021-08-05 15:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Simple Sauce Recipe Makes Good Grilling Great. Its Chef Says It’s All About Love and Honesty. |
From her kitchen in Marseille, Georgiana Viou shares her spicy Kipikpa sauce, plus tips on the West African and southern French ingredients that light up her pantry and wisdom on what makes a meal truly memorable |
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| 2021-08-05 15:27:00 |
Opinion |
Fauci and the CDC Undermined Public Trust |
When clear evidence is lacking, they project their own Covid speculations as authoritative scientific judgments. |
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| 2021-08-05 15:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed’s Reverse Repos Don’t Shrink the Money Supply |
The temporary sale of government securities from the Federal Reserve’s vast holdings doesn’t affect deposit liabilities. |
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| 2021-08-05 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Fall for the Oil Lobby’s Change of Heart on Climate |
Words aside, Big Oil is doing all it can to maintain the status quo. |
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| 2021-08-05 14:48:00 |
Politics |
Texas GOP Governor Calls Second Special Session to Pass Voting Bill |
Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., to block passage of curbs on voter access haven’t yet said if they will return |
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| 2021-08-05 14:46:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Rise Where Delta Variant Is Spreading |
More people are getting shots in Southern and Midwestern states; ‘Don’t wait until Covid comes knocking’ |
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| 2021-08-05 14:31:00 |
Markets |
Auto Insurers Face Bumpy Road Ahead |
As people return to normal driving habits, insurers are seeing more accident losses—but they are also starting to look toward higher rates, too |
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| 2021-08-05 14:18:00 |
Business |
Amazon Delays Return to Office to 2022 Amid Renewed Covid-19 Surge |
Online retail giant is latest business to adjust return-to-work plans amid concerns about Delta variant |
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| 2021-08-05 13:59:00 |
CFO Journal |
FASB Mirrors IRS Rules for Valuing Shares Tied to Equity Pay for Private Firms |
Nonpublic companies can opt to provide one valuation instead of two for accounting and tax requirements |
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| 2021-08-05 13:53:00 |
Business |
Qualcomm Bids $4.6 Billion for Veoneer as Its New CEO Looks Beyond iPhone |
The offer comes two weeks after Veoneer agreed to merge with Magna International |
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| 2021-08-05 13:22:00 |
Business |
Penn National Agrees to Buy TheScore App in $2 Billion Deal |
Move by gaming company adds sports news and technology to help enhance customer experience |
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| 2021-08-05 13:04:00 |
World |
China’s Corporate Crackdown Is Just Getting Started. Signs Point to More Tumult Ahead. |
Regulators are pushing companies to do more to serve the Communist Party’s goals, rattling markets |
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| 2021-08-05 12:39:00 |
Real Estate |
First Apartment? How to Avoid the 5 Worst Interior Design Mistakes |
Professionals say young people setting up their own digs—as are many post-pandemic—tend to make similar decorating errors. Here’s what to do instead. |
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| 2021-08-05 12:27:00 |
Opinion |
Chabad Ministers to ‘Jews of No Religion’ |
Chapters at nearly 200 campuses engage with the young and assimilated. |
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| 2021-08-05 12:27:00 |
Markets |
Moody’s to Buy RMS in Bid to Boost Climate Risk Business |
The $2 billion deal is a sign of the money to be made from selling data that analyzes changing climate patterns |
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| 2021-08-05 12:24:00 |
CMO Today |
WPP Raises Revenue Forecast as Clients Boost Digital Spending |
Advertising company reports growth across sectors and regions as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-08-05 12:17:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Change Doesn’t Cause All Disasters |
Warming annually causes about 120,000 heat deaths but prevents nearly 300,000 cold deaths. |
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| 2021-08-05 12:15:00 |
World |
Contractor Says Fired Supreme Court Justice Behind Killing of Haitian President |
Man who hired Colombian mercenaries says they were accompanying police to execute an arrest warrant on the president, but found him dead |
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| 2021-08-05 11:48:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Offers Hong Kong Residents Temporary Safe Haven Amid China’s Political Crackdown |
White House action would give qualified residents of the Chinese territory an 18-month work permit and a reprieve from deportation |
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| 2021-08-05 11:22:00 |
Opinion |
Where Are the Workers? |
The latest NFIB survey finds a historic labor shortage. |
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| 2021-08-05 11:13:00 |
Business |
Bill Gates Calls Jeffrey Epstein Meeting a Mistake |
Gates acknowledges that he had several dinners with the convicted sex offender in hopes it would lead to donations to his foundation |
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| 2021-08-05 10:24:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Create a Garden That Pleases the Whole Family |
With a vegetable patch for the home chef and playful pathways for the kids, copious flowers for the aesthete and comfy perches where all can lounge, this California garden checks all the boxes. Here’s how it came together. |
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| 2021-08-05 10:00:00 |
Markets |
How Do You Withdraw Money From ‘529’ Plans? (And Other Questions From Readers) |
Many people use these college-savings plans. And they can be awfully confusing. |
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| 2021-08-05 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Show Proof of Your Covid Vaccine on Your Phone |
Your vaccine card could soon be required at many of the best restaurants, clubs and shows; store a scan of your card on your phone, and check if your state has a verified digital record system |
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| 2021-08-05 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Taps Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Others to Help Fight Ransomware, Cyber Threats |
Creation of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative follows high-profile cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure |
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| 2021-08-05 08:46:00 |
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Bank of England Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged Amid Pandemic Uncertainty |
Echoing the Fed, the BOE said it expects a pickup in inflation to prove temporary |
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| 2021-08-05 08:34:00 |
Markets |
Airlines’ Summer Conundrum: Don’t Fly or Fly to the Same Places |
Lufthansa’s budget arm is doing better than its flagship airline, but low-cost operators still face stiff competition to fly a small number of unrestricted routes |
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| 2021-08-05 08:25:00 |
Markets |
TikTok Rival’s Stock Slides Amid Removal of U.S. App, Criticism of Video Platforms |
Kuaishou Technology pulled Zynn from U.S. app store, while Chinese state media attacked proliferation of harmful video-streaming content |
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| 2021-08-05 08:24:00 |
Business |
ViacomCBS Reaches Deal With Comcast to Distribute Paramount+ in Europe |
Comcast’s Sky Cinema service will distribute Paramount+ in markets including the U.K., Switzerland, Italy and Germany |
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| 2021-08-05 08:15:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Prompts Beijing to Cancel Large August Events |
Cancellations are latest sign Covid-19 variant is denting economic activity in China |
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| 2021-08-05 08:10:00 |
Business |
Moderna Recommends Covid-19 Vaccine Booster to Protect Against New Variants |
As it reports higher sales, the company says coronavirus vaccine remains more than 90% effective for at least six months |
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| 2021-08-05 08:03:00 |
Markets |
SEC Chief Gary Gensler Braces for Clash With Crypto Traders |
Gensler wants to regulate digital assets to the same extent as stocks, bonds and commodity-related trading instruments |
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| 2021-08-05 08:00:00 |
Business |
FAA Asks Airports to Help Deal With Surge in Unruly Passengers |
The agency wants to take a more aggressive approach to punishing traveler misbehavior as it is inundated with reports of out-of-control people |
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| 2021-08-05 07:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Men Should Dress for a First Date in 2021 |
You’re finally leaving your living room and are re-entering the dating market, but those spiffy outfits that served you so well pre-pandemic seem like overkill. Here, expert advice on dressing to connect in 2021. |
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| 2021-08-05 07:45:00 |
Business |
Foxconn to Buy Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility |
The world’s largest assembler of Apple iPhones says the purchase will help secure a steady supply of auto chips as it expands further into the electric-vehicle industry |
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| 2021-08-05 07:17:00 |
Business |
Delta Variant Increases Demand and Wait Times for Covid-19 Tests |
More Americans are being tested as cases rise and places require people to show proof they aren’t infected |
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| 2021-08-05 07:03:00 |
Markets |
SPACs Target Emerging Markets as U.S. Competition Mounts |
The number of blank-check companies focused on developing countries has almost tripled in 2021 as investors look for better value overseas |
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| 2021-08-05 07:00:00 |
Business |
Exxon Considers Pledging ‘Net-Zero’ Carbon by 2050 |
Chief Executive Darren Woods faces pressure from investors to take a more decisive approach to reducing emissions |
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| 2021-08-05 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Coal Is Gold Mine for Producers After Blistering Rally |
Thermal-coal miner Glencore reported record first-half earnings and expects the fuel to be a big moneymaker for the rest of the year |
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| 2021-08-05 06:29:00 |
Markets |
Nintendo Needs More Than Flashy Buybacks |
A big share buyback will help cushion the blow from disappointing results, but isn’t a strategy for the future |
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| 2021-08-05 06:23:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Up Ahead of Trade Data |
Novavax and Beyond Meat are among the companies scheduled to report earnings Thursday |
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| 2021-08-05 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Roku Pays to Be a Player |
Streaming star’s ad business delivers, but shortages remind why hardware still matters |
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| 2021-08-05 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone, Other Private-Equity Stocks Catch Fire |
The firms and their long-languishing shares are benefiting from current market dynamics such as low interest rates |
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| 2021-08-05 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Deficit Likely Widened in June as Economic Growth Boosted Imports |
Economists forecast near-record gap in trade of good and services |
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| 2021-08-05 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Have Settled at Elevated Levels After Steady Declines |
New filings by workers have since late May held in a range that is nearly double the pre-pandemic average |
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| 2021-08-05 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
New Hacking Group Shows Similarities to Gang That Attacked Colonial Pipeline |
BlackMatter’s cryptocurrency wallets, ransomware strain are similar to those employed by DarkSide, analysts say |
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| 2021-08-05 05:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Set Electric-Vehicle Sales Target of 50% by 2030 |
General Motors, Ford and Stellantis executives with union leaders are expected to join President Biden in announcing voluntary targets |
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| 2021-08-05 03:57:00 |
World |
Iran to Swear In New President as Unease Grows Over Nuclear Deal |
Ebrahim Raisi’s inauguration is set to consolidate Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s control over the Islamic Republic |
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| 2021-08-04 23:40:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Van Crash Leaves at Least 10 Dead |
Twenty survivors, believed to be migrants, have serious to critical injuries |
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| 2021-08-04 20:59:00 |
IPOs |
Weber Prices Below Expectations as Grill Maker Downsizes Its IPO |
Company sold 18 million shares at $14 apiece ahead of its Thursday trading debut |
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| 2021-08-04 20:36:00 |
Experience Report |
Hootsuite Acquires Heyday, a Conversational AI Company, for $48 Million |
Purchase marks second acquisition this year for the social-media marketing platform |
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| 2021-08-04 19:41:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Border Patrol Agents Will Start Wearing Body Cameras |
Move aims to improve transparency at agency that has reported rise in use-of-force incidents by its officers |
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| 2021-08-04 19:17:00 |
Business |
Uber Ridership Rebounds From Pandemic Lows |
Ride-hailing company still expects to reach a measure of profitability by fourth quarter despite driver shortage, Delta variant concerns |
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| 2021-08-04 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
President Biden’s Lawless Eviction Ban |
Where’s the uproar about the erosion of democratic norms? |
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| 2021-08-04 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Brett Kavanaugh’s Eviction Lesson |
His attempt at political accommodation invited the latest Biden abuse. |
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| 2021-08-04 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Green New Deal, Part I |
The Senate’s 2,700-page infrastructure bill is a major step toward climate central planning. |
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| 2021-08-04 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Communism in the Classroom |
China is now purging Hong Kong teachers who resist its propaganda. |
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| 2021-08-04 18:24:00 |
Business |
Auto Makers Aim to Boost EV Sales to 40%-50% of U.S. Sales by 2030 |
General Motors, Ford and Stellantis are expected to commit to the electric-vehicle target at the White House on Thursday |
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| 2021-08-04 18:20:00 |
Markets |
Uber, Lyft Drive Investors Away |
Ride-hailing companies have spent dearly to compete for the same riders; now they are spending to compete for the same drivers |
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| 2021-08-04 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
A Breakout Moment for a New Approach to Iran |
Neither arms control nor military force is realistic. What would a more practical policy look like? |
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| 2021-08-04 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi Undermines the Jan. 6 Committee |
Booting GOP choices was an unprecedented step that makes the body look partisan. |
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| 2021-08-04 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Eradication of Covid Is a Dangerous and Expensive Fantasy |
It seemed to work in New Zealand and Australia, but now ruinous, oppressive lockdowns are back. |
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| 2021-08-04 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Mark Zuckerberg Defeated Simone Biles |
With social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, we have democratized neurosis. |
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| 2021-08-04 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Biden on Evictions and Passing Constitutional Muster |
‘The court has already ruled on the present eviction moratorium.’ |
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| 2021-08-04 18:07:00 |
Books |
‘The Science of Can and Can’t’ Review: In a Subjunctive Mood |
A theoretical physicist explores the scientific power and possibility of counterfactuals—of thinking through ‘what if?’ |
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| 2021-08-04 18:03:00 |
U.S. |
A $5,800 Bottle of Japanese Whiskey Given to Mike Pompeo Is Missing |
Former secretary of state has no recollection of receiving gift from government of Japan, his lawyer says |
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| 2021-08-04 17:40:00 |
Markets |
Two Ex-Bank of America Traders Accused of Spoofing Found Guilty |
Edward Bases and John Pacilio were convicted of rigging precious-metals prices after a criminal trial in Chicago |
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| 2021-08-04 17:33:00 |
Politics |
Senate Infrastructure Final Vote Expected as Soon as This Weekend |
Lawmakers consider amendments offered by Republicans and Democrats to fine-tune elements of the roughly $1 trillion bill |
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| 2021-08-04 17:26:00 |
Business |
Spirit Cancellations Continue, as Airline Reboots Network |
Spirit says the number of canceled flights will likely begin to fall Thursday |
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| 2021-08-04 17:25:00 |
U.S. |
Georgia Man Who Fatally Stabbed Pentagon Officer Also Shot Himself, FBI Says |
Investigators seek motive; slain officer was a law-enforcement and military veteran |
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| 2021-08-04 17:14:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Stock Price Jumps as Options Trading Begins |
Shares in the company closed Wednesday at $70.39, up 85% from the IPO price last week |
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| 2021-08-04 17:03:00 |
Politics |
Who Is Letitia James? Former Andrew Cuomo Ally Is in the Spotlight |
Report on governor’s behavior toward women released by New York attorney general could help end his career and catapult hers |
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| 2021-08-04 17:00:00 |
World |
Mexico Sues Major Gun Makers in U.S. Court |
Country argues that the manufacturers, through negligence, facilitate weapons smuggling by drug gangs |
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| 2021-08-04 16:54:00 |
Business |
Shale Company Profits Capped by Wrong-Way Bets as Oil Prices Rose |
Hedging contracts meant to protect drillers from another price crash limited earnings upside |
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| 2021-08-04 16:29:00 |
Business |
Fox Reports Higher Revenue, as Sports and Entertainment Events Resume |
Revenue was $2.89 billion, up 20% from a year earlier |
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| 2021-08-04 16:19:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Little Rascals’ Review: Kids With Senior Status |
Some of the best episodes of Hal Roach’s beloved comedy series about a gang of mischievous children have now been restored and released on Blu-ray. |
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| 2021-08-04 16:17:00 |
Film Review |
Satyajit Ray: Maharajah of Movies |
The Criterion Channel celebrates what would have been the great Indian filmmaker’s 100th birthday by streaming 16 of his features, both famous and lesser-known. |
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| 2021-08-04 16:12:00 |
CFO Journal |
Baseball Is Back, but Boston Red Sox’s CFO Is Watching Delta Variant Closely |
Tim Zue developed more than 20 scenario plans for Boston’s baseball team when the pandemic took hold last year |
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| 2021-08-04 16:01:00 |
Politics |
FDA Weighs Faster Timeline for Approving Pfizer Vaccine |
Some officials hope the agency can grant full approval to vaccine this month, while others think September is a more realistic target |
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| 2021-08-04 15:16:00 |
Logistics Report |
Where Did All the Shipping Containers Go? |
The trading world is seemingly awash in boxes, but companies say finding available containers is harder than ever |
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| 2021-08-04 15:13:00 |
Politics |
Legal Battle Looms Over New Eviction Moratorium |
Biden administration faces high legal hurdles in pressing for new ban without legislation to back it up |
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| 2021-08-04 15:01:00 |
CIO Journal |
Verizon Enlists AI in 5G Network Build-out |
The carrier uses an AI model to crunch through variables on the ground like trees, buildings and bridges to find the optimal spots to place thousands of 5G transmitters |
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| 2021-08-04 15:00:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: ‘The Suicide Squad,’ ‘Mr. Corman’ and More to Stream This Week |
Joseph Gordon-Levitt on why he created ‘Mr. Corman’ on Apple TV+, Susan Sarandon explains why a mother gave her son a to-do list in ‘Ride the Eagle,’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’ comes to HBO Max |
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| 2021-08-04 14:55:00 |
U.S. |
Former Theranos Patients Can Testify at Elizabeth Holmes Trial, Judge Rules |
Startup founder fought to exclude testimony from patients |
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| 2021-08-04 14:47:00 |
Opinion |
Rochelle Walensky and ‘Impending Doom’ |
Perhaps the government disease doctor was referring to constitutional governance. |
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| 2021-08-04 14:37:00 |
Politics |
WHO Calls for Halt to Covid-19 Booster Shots |
Doses needed to address shortfall in poor countries, agency says |
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| 2021-08-04 14:05:00 |
Real Estate |
Home Classrooms Became a Necessity During Covid. Now They’re a Selling Point |
As students prepare for a return to in-person learning, parents are keeping the learning areas they built during the pandemic intact |
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| 2021-08-04 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
5 Invigorating Outdoor Vacations To Help You Lose That ‘Quarantine 15’ |
From a beachside fitness retreat in Costa Rica to a kayaking trip around Lake Michigan, five super-active vacations to get you back in shape |
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| 2021-08-04 13:57:00 |
Opinion |
China’s ‘State Capitalism’ Is Not Capitalism |
The purpose of Chinese firms is to fulfill the goals of the Communist Party. |
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| 2021-08-04 13:56:00 |
Opinion |
Rushing Full Approval for Covid Vaccines Could Backfire |
Manufacturers must prove to the FDA that they can produce batch after batch safely. |
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| 2021-08-04 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Olympic Uniforms Come With Responsibility |
As soon as athletes put them on, they act as representatives of our team. |
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| 2021-08-04 13:32:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Split Corporate America |
With Delta cases rising, Tyson and Walmart are insisting employees get the shot; others are sticking with persuasion and cash incentives |
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| 2021-08-04 13:27:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Cuts Both Ways for GM |
Rising raw-material prices add to costs across automotive industry, but Detroit peers Ford, Stellantis probably have more ways to mitigate problem |
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| 2021-08-04 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
Why I Got a Third Covid Shot |
Better safe than sick, and I have a history of respiratory problems. |
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| 2021-08-04 13:14:00 |
Opinion |
‘Kicking Jim Jordan’ Isn’t Healthy—Even at the Gym |
A lurid fantasy of political violence at a fancy exercise class for nice people: This is the way we live now. |
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| 2021-08-04 13:07:00 |
World |
When Will the Canada-U.S. Border Reopen? What We Know |
Canada to allow entry to fully vaccinated U.S. tourists beginning Aug. 9; U.S. extends restrictions |
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| 2021-08-04 12:43:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Cuts Off Access for NYU Research Into Political-Ad Targeting |
Researchers say the data provided information on misinformation in political ads; Facebook says the work violated its terms of service |
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| 2021-08-04 12:31:00 |
Markets |
CVS Stock Will Be Fine Once Covid-19 Vaccines Wear Off |
Vaccines boosted the chain’s second-quarter performance, but strong results from its Aetna unit suggest an extended run of good health is in store |
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| 2021-08-04 12:25:00 |
World |
Canada’s Plan to Reopen Border Threatened by Labor Strife |
A union for customs and immigration officers served a formal strike notice that labor disruptions could start Friday morning |
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| 2021-08-04 11:34:00 |
U.S. |
Missouri Governor Pardons Gun-Waving St. Louis Couple |
Mark and Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty in June after pointing guns at demonstrators following killing of George Floyd |
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| 2021-08-04 11:18:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy Filings Fall to Fewest Since 1985 Amid Covid-19 Stimulus |
Personal bankruptcy filings fell 33%, while business filings declined 17% in the year ended June 30 from the previous 12 months |
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| 2021-08-04 11:15:00 |
Politics |
Trump Lawyers Ask Judge to Block Release of Tax Returns |
Former president’s attorneys argue congressional request is rooted solely in desire for political gain |
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| 2021-08-04 11:05:00 |
Economy |
Interest-Rate Increases Could Come as Soon as Early 2023, Fed’s Clarida Says |
Significant fiscal stimulus should speed faster recovery to central bank’s goals, according to Fed vice chairman |
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| 2021-08-04 09:50:00 |
Business |
Drink Makers Dump Juices, Water That Have Diluted Profits |
Pepsi, Coke reformulate their strategies after years of buying or launching new product lines |
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| 2021-08-04 09:46:00 |
World |
U.S. Faces Growing Pressure to Allow European Travelers |
Americans could be blocked from travel to the EU after top official said the U.S. has weeks to open borders to visitors from the bloc |
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| 2021-08-04 09:44:00 |
Business |
GM Posts $2.8 Billion Profit, Raises Full-Year View |
Auto maker says lingering computer-chip shortage and rising commodity costs will weigh on second-half results |
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| 2021-08-04 09:37:00 |
Experience Report |
Virtual Reality Hits a Snag, Leaving Some Users With Itchy Faces |
Facebook recalls foam padding for Oculus Quest 2 headset after reports of rashes |
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| 2021-08-04 09:35:00 |
Economy |
Japan Sees Cryptocurrency Dealers as Part of Anti-Money Laundering Plan, Top Financial Regulator Says |
New Financial Services Agency chief Junichi Nakajima says crypto dealers have the same obligation as banks to ensure they don’t deal with criminals |
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| 2021-08-04 09:34:00 |
Politics |
Andrew Cuomo Faces Impeachment Call as President Biden Urges Him to Quit |
After investigation finds the New York governor harassed multiple women, state Democrats vow to speed up impeachment probe |
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| 2021-08-04 09:25:00 |
Business |
Casino Owner Vici Properties to Buy MGM Growth Properties |
The $17.2 billion stock-for-stock transaction includes about $5.7 billion in debt |
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| 2021-08-04 09:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
Not Everything About Those U.S. Olympic Uniforms Was Terrible… |
At the Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony, American athletes’ preppy uniforms triggered a backlash, but neck bandannas—like the one Cary Grant wore in ‘To Catch a Thief’—arguably redeemed them |
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| 2021-08-04 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fliers Are Fed Up With Airlines. It’s Time for a New Bill of Rights. |
Travelers often lack leverage when airlines mistreat them. Here are five ways the Transportation Department could change that |
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| 2021-08-04 09:00:00 |
World |
New Zealand’s Renewable-Energy Dreams Get a Reality Check |
A power crunch has spread across the South Pacific country after dry weather led to below-average hydropower generation |
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| 2021-08-04 08:31:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Don’t Be Afraid to Dress Like Your Kids |
Ditch the old adage to act your age. From Fendi’s nylon poncho to Burberry’s bright blue trench, summer fashion is a fountain of youth full of sporty fabrics, spritely colors and playful layers. |
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| 2021-08-04 08:30:00 |
Politics |
Some 100,000 Green Cards at Risk of Going to Waste in Covid-19 Backlog |
More than a million immigrants, most of them Indian technology workers, have been waiting in line to become permanent residents |
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| 2021-08-04 08:25:00 |
U.S. |
Barack Obama Scales Back 60th Birthday Party After Covid-19 Criticism |
Hundreds had been invited to outdoor event in Martha’s Vineyard, drawing GOP criticism amid surging cases |
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| 2021-08-04 08:00:00 |
Economy |
China Wants Manufacturing—Not the Internet—to Lead the Economy |
Even as Beijing unleashes a regulatory assault against tech companies, it continues to shower subsidies and protection on manufacturers |
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| 2021-08-04 07:42:00 |
Business |
CVS Logs Higher Revenue Boosted by Covid-19 Shots |
Healthcare company says it will raise minimum wage to $15 an hour starting next year |
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| 2021-08-04 07:01:00 |
Markets |
Apollo Profit Climbs as Gains Outpace Broader Markets |
Private-equity firm’s distributable earnings are highest since 2013 |
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| 2021-08-04 07:00:00 |
Business |
Location-Data Broker X-Mode to Be Bought by Digital Envoy |
Embattled provider that was kicked off Apple and Google platforms last year to be renamed Outlogic as it becomes part of larger company |
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| 2021-08-04 06:20:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Earnings, Data |
Uber and Costco are among the companies set to report earnings after markets close |
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| 2021-08-04 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Activision Blizzard’s Self-Inflicted Wounds May Not Heal Quickly |
Second-quarter results show strong business, but fallout from gender-bias lawsuit remains unclear |
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| 2021-08-04 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Businesses Are Loading Up on Credit. Spending Could Follow. |
At JPMorgan and Bank of America, undrawn credit commitments total nearly $1 trillion, a 20% increase from a year ago |
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| 2021-08-04 05:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Patients Overwhelm Busy Hospitals as Delta Variant Spreads |
People were already seeking routine care and treatment deferred earlier in the pandemic |
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| 2021-08-04 05:30:00 |
Business |
Airlines Hold to a Business-Travel Rebound This Fall |
Carriers say bookings recovery continues despite Delta Covid-19 variant and return-to-office delays at major companies |
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| 2021-08-04 04:48:00 |
World |
A Year After Beirut Explosion, Lebanese Are Still Seeking Justice |
Civil-society groups have called for a day of protests against the country’s political elite to mark the anniversary of the blast |
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| 2021-08-04 03:56:00 |
Markets |
Tencent Selloff Shows Deep Scar Tissue in Chinese Markets |
After the crackdown on education companies, every regulatory blip is seen as a possible death sentence |
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| 2021-08-03 23:38:00 |
Politics |
Moderate Democrat Wins Ohio Special Election, Defeating Progressive Candidate |
Shontel Brown’s victory over Nina Turner, a top surrogate for Bernie Sanders, is a boost for Democratic establishment |
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| 2021-08-03 21:42:00 |
Politics |
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Ban on Transporting Migrants |
Restraining order against Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban is a win for the Biden administration |
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| 2021-08-03 20:48:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
FinCEN Names New Acting Director, Begins Search for Permanent Chief |
Himamauli Das, a national security expert with broad government experience, will replace Michael Mosier, who served for four months as acting head of the anti-money-laundering unit |
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| 2021-08-03 20:34:00 |
U.S. |
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexual-Harassment Findings: What You Need to Know |
New York attorney general found that the governor sexually harassed multiple women |
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| 2021-08-03 19:24:00 |
Business |
Lyft Reaches Earnings Milestone as Demand Recovers |
Cost cuts and returning riders buoy the ride-hailing company, though rising Covid-19 infections present renewed challenge |
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| 2021-08-03 19:14:00 |
CFO Journal |
Lockheed Launches CFO Search After Ken Possenriede Departs Suddenly |
Treasurer John Mollard will manage the defense giant’s finances in the interim |
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| 2021-08-03 19:07:00 |
Markets |
Lyft Makes Its Move in Race for Profits |
Latest results show it could pay to be the little guy in the ride-hailing industry, but Covid-19 business challenges remain |
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| 2021-08-03 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
The Eviction Ban Has to End Sometime |
Tenants and landlords have to work it out, and better now than later. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
The Andrew Cuomo Standard |
If Democrats take sexual harassment seriously, they’ll move to impeach. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Your Vaccine Papers, Please |
New York’s mayor will punish you until you get the Covid-19 shot. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
A Digital Trade Opportunity in Asia |
Biden’s trade rep is too cautious about a new pact with Pacific allies. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
If Biden Is Serious About Covid, He’ll Protect the Border |
The government releases migrants, untested, to live in tight spaces alongside scores of strangers. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie Sanders: Why We Need the $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package |
The American Rescue Plan boosted the economy during the pandemic. But it didn’t go far enough. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
A False Narrative About ‘Misinformation’ and Covid Vaccines |
The evidence suggests resistance is based largely on pre-existing attitudes, not bad information. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
A Priest Finds Serenity in Humor |
‘It was just our Lord, in one of his most unrecognizable forms.’ I hope he didn’t mean me. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:28:00 |
U.S. |
Florida Battles Record Covid-19 Hospitalizations, as Delta Variant Surges |
State trails only Louisiana in seven-day rate of new cases, federal data show |
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| 2021-08-03 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Disney Meets an Avenger |
Talent and originality will not take a back seat to the streaming land grab forever. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:12:00 |
Books |
‘All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days’ Review: The Ballad of Mildred Harnack |
The story of the forgotten American woman at the heart of the German resistance to Hitler, as told by her great-great-niece. |
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| 2021-08-03 18:04:00 |
Business |
Spirit and American Airlines Cancel and Delay Flights a Third Day |
Storms and staffing shortages have stranded passengers, snarled flights |
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| 2021-08-03 17:53:00 |
CMO Today |
Optimistic Ad Campaigns Collide With Rise in Covid-19 Cases |
A gap is showing between hopeful advertising and rebounding infections |
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| 2021-08-03 17:43:00 |
Business |
Possible Second Union Vote at Alabama Amazon Site Faces Uncertain Path |
Amazon is expected to challenge labor official’s recommendation for a new vote |
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| 2021-08-03 17:38:00 |
Television Review |
‘2020 Tokyo Olympics’ Review: Limping to the Finish Line |
Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from certain events highlighted the issue of athletes’ mental health, while the predictable interviews and unyielding threat of Covid-19 leave the rest of the games with much to be desired |
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| 2021-08-03 17:29:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s Stock Jumps, Reversing Faltering IPO Debut |
Shares of popular trading app rose to $46.80 on Tuesday, up from initial-public-offering price of $38 |
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| 2021-08-03 17:29:00 |
Television Review |
‘Abandoned: Expedition Shipwreck’ Review: Delving Deep |
A new series on the Science Channel investigates the world’s most historic—and forgotten—shipwrecks, including those that were the result of nuclear testing. |
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| 2021-08-03 17:20:00 |
Politics |
Andrew Cuomo’s Problems Underscore a Changing Democratic Party |
Damning report on governor’s conduct shines light on shifting party power structure, rise of new priorities and difficulty in steering clear of internal warfare |
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| 2021-08-03 17:10:00 |
U.S. |
Pentagon Police Officer Fatally Stabbed, Officials Say |
Suspect fatally shot, others injured in confrontation at nearby transit station |
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| 2021-08-03 17:07:00 |
Politics |
Crypto ‘Wild West’ Needs Stronger Investor Protection, SEC Chief Says |
Gary Gensler highlights platforms that allow investors to borrow against cryptocurrencies |
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| 2021-08-03 17:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York Gov. Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Investigation Finds |
Actions included unwanted kissing, groping and inappropriate comments, state report finds; Cuomo calls report biased |
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| 2021-08-03 16:57:00 |
World |
Ship Seized in Gulf of Oman Amid Rising Tensions with Iran |
Western officials say suspected Iranian gunmen behind the seizure; incident follows last week’s drone attack on a ship in nearby waters |
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| 2021-08-03 16:47:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Set to Issue New Eviction Moratorium |
Move came after protest at Capitol by progressives urging action by White House |
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| 2021-08-03 16:14:00 |
Deals |
Lumen Technologies to Sell U.S. Telecom Assets to Apollo for $7.5 Billion |
Investment firm to carve out new company aimed at accelerating fiber transition |
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| 2021-08-03 16:12:00 |
CFO Journal |
Stanley Black & Decker to Mandate Masks for U.S. Employees Starting Friday, CFO Says |
The tool maker won’t require vaccinations for its staff, fearing that workers might quit or strike, according to Donald Allan Jr. |
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| 2021-08-03 15:56:00 |
Music Review |
‘All Things Must Pass’ by George Harrison Review: An Enlightening Remix |
The Beatles guitarist’s most enduring solo album—tweaked and repackaged with bonus material—sounds better than ever at 50-plus. |
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| 2021-08-03 15:53:00 |
U.S. |
Two More Police Officers Who Responded to Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Died by Suicide |
Deaths bring number of suicides among officers engaged during riot to four |
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| 2021-08-03 15:50:00 |
Opinion |
Obama Turns 60 |
The former president rejects the latest Covid panic, but still battles community organizers in Chicago. |
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| 2021-08-03 15:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Grilled Summer Vegetables With Garlic Vinaigrette |
Eggplant, peppers, onions, tomatoes and Romano beans cook quickly and look beautiful, layered in an appealing crosshatch pattern. A punchy garlic vinaigrette pulls together this meatless-grilling grand slam. |
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| 2021-08-03 14:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Simple Recipe Makes Grilled Summer Vegetables Gorgeous |
Eggplant, peppers, onions, tomatoes and Romano beans cook quickly and look beautiful, layered in an appealing crosshatch pattern. A punchy garlic vinaigrette pulls together this meatless-grilling grand slam. |
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| 2021-08-03 13:44:00 |
Tech |
The Best Smokeless Fire Pits for Outdoor Entertaining—Without the Stench |
Stoke the flames but skip the smelly, eye-stinging smoke. These high-tech fire pits, all $350 or less, are built for worry-free grilling and socializing. |
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| 2021-08-03 13:03:00 |
Politics |
Trump Won’t Block Former Justice Officials From Testifying |
Congressional committees are probing Trump administration efforts to invalidate Biden win |
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| 2021-08-03 12:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hawaii’s Treasured Time-Warp Hotels |
The Manago Hotel, on the Big Island, opened more a century ago and feels remarkably unchanged, down to the restaurant’s famous pork chops. Plus other beloved hotels on Maui and in Waikiki that evoke ‘Old Hawaii.’ |
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| 2021-08-03 12:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Coming Eviction Crisis |
States, localities, the Biden administration and Congress all deserve some blame. |
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| 2021-08-03 12:27:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. Won Afghanistan Before Losing It |
Victory came quickly to the CIA and special forces in October 2001. Then the mission changed to a self-defeating invasion. |
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| 2021-08-03 11:41:00 |
Markets |
How Long Can BMW Resist Tesla’s Pull? |
The German car maker remains more cautious than peers in both its profit guidance and its electric-vehicle strategy |
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| 2021-08-03 11:38:00 |
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Olympics Timekeeper Omega, Intel Debut New AI Tools in Tokyo |
Athletes, coaches and broadcasters are leveraging machine learning and computer vision to analyze events in real time |
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| 2021-08-03 11:16:00 |
Opinion |
‘Death by Grubhub Delivery’ |
Traffic laws and the kind of society that flouts them. |
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| 2021-08-03 11:14:00 |
Opinion |
Bobby Fischer Inspires Women to Play Chess, Too |
He was dedicated, heart and soul, to the purity of the game. |
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| 2021-08-03 11:12:00 |
Opinion |
Accelerating Medical Innovation in Time for Baby Boomers |
Just as Darpa created the internet and GPS, ARPA-H could fund medical breakthroughs in cancer and Alzheimer’s. |
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| 2021-08-03 09:58:00 |
Tech |
Activision Replaces Blizzard Head J. Allen Brack as It Grapples With Gender-Bias Lawsuit |
California regulators accused the executive and others at the company of failing to respond to employee complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation |
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| 2021-08-03 09:53:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Acquisition Review Shows EU’s New Antitrust Power |
EU’s Vestager in March widened scope of deal reviews, part of growing global scrutiny of takeover deals |
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| 2021-08-03 09:24:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Arrives in Wuhan After More Than a Year With No Covid-19 |
Wuhan officials order mass testing; Beijing cuts off travel in bid to protect capital from multiplying outbreaks |
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| 2021-08-03 09:22:00 |
World |
Belarusian Activist Vitaly Shyshov’s Death Is Investigated in Ukraine as Homicide |
Leader of humanitarian organization Belarusian House was found hanged in a park in Kyiv |
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| 2021-08-03 09:12:00 |
Business |
Marriott Posts Quarterly Gains, Sees Business Travel Picking Up in the Fall |
The hotel chain turned a profit for the April-to-June quarter as revenue more than doubled |
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| 2021-08-03 09:10:00 |
World |
EU’s New Weapon in Rule-of-Law Battle With Poland, Hungary: Money |
Brussels begins using pandemic-recovery money in its escalating culture wars with governments accused of democratic backsliding |
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| 2021-08-03 09:09:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Set to Resume Sponsoring Hong Kong IPOs After Filling Staffing Gap |
Two hires give bank personnel required to sponsor offerings in city |
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| 2021-08-03 09:01:00 |
Finance |
As SPAC Creators Get Rich, How Incentives Are Shared Remains Murky |
Some investment executives who back SPACs keep lucrative benefits known as ‘sponsor promotes’ for themselves rather than share with clients |
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| 2021-08-03 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Ask Someone if They’ve Been Vaccinated for Covid-19 |
Asking about vaccination is tricky. Here’s how to ask at work, with friends and with family |
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| 2021-08-03 08:36:00 |
Business |
When Is the Boeing Starliner Launch and How to Watch the NASA Test Flight Live |
After years of delays and a bungled first mission, the aerospace giant will make a second uncrewed test flight |
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| 2021-08-03 08:15:00 |
World |
As Covid-19 Recedes in India, Bars Are Full and Masks Are Optional |
Many return to crowded public spaces, abandon pandemic safety measures after devastating coronavirus wave |
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| 2021-08-03 08:14:00 |
Business |
Alibaba Posts Quarterly Profit Lifted by E-Commerce and Cloud Computing |
Tech giant’s profit attributable to shareholders was about $6.99 billion on about $31.9 billion in revenue |
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| 2021-08-03 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Natural Gas Is Looking Like This Summer’s Hottest Commodity |
Record exports, steamy weather and frugal producers are pushing up prices for the fuel |
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| 2021-08-03 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Westfield’s Shrinking Mall Portfolio Shows Industry Divide |
U.S. operators seek to shed shopping centers whose values have slid in effort to trim debt |
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| 2021-08-03 08:00:00 |
Business |
Tyson Foods to Require Covid-19 Vaccines for All U.S. Workers |
CEO says move needed to combat Covid-19 variants; voluntary efforts have resulted in less than half of U.S. workforce vaccinated so far |
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| 2021-08-03 07:40:00 |
World |
North Korea Is Willing to Talk, but First It Wants Fuel, Suits and Liquor |
Kim Jong Un’s regime wants relaxation of sanctions to return to nuclear negotiations, South Korean intelligence officials say |
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| 2021-08-03 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Foot Locker’s Sneaker Spree Lacks Cheering Fans |
WSS and atmos purchases make sense on the surface, but investors might have wanted more details about the newly acquired retailers |
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| 2021-08-03 07:00:00 |
Markets |
For Some, ACA Health Plans Could Be Cheaper—or Even Free |
Changes under Covid-19 stimulus bill increased subsidies for 2021 and 2022 |
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| 2021-08-03 07:00:00 |
Markets |
For Fast Food, Supersized Sales Outrun Heavier Costs |
Second-quarter earnings show fast-food companies can still attract customers despite higher labor and food costs |
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| 2021-08-03 06:50:00 |
Markets |
KKR Earnings Surge as Firm Rakes In Record Cash From Investors |
Value of flagship private-equity portfolio gained 13% during the quarter, topping gains in the S&P 500 |
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| 2021-08-03 06:45:00 |
Business |
Wolverine to Buy Sweaty Betty for $410 Million |
Maker of Wolverine boots and Keds sneakers dives into crowded athletic-apparel market |
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| 2021-08-03 06:40:00 |
Markets |
As China’s Online Tutoring Firms Tank, India’s Cash Up |
Venture-capital investment into Indian education-technology companies last year amounted to nearly $1.5 billion, six times 2019’s level |
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| 2021-08-03 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Qualcomm Is Living Out Chips’ Big Tech Risk |
Losing its role as chip maker to Google’s Pixel won’t hurt much, but fears of an Apple processor continue to weigh on its stock price |
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| 2021-08-03 06:26:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Dow, S&P 500 Grinding Higher |
Results are due from Lyft, Activision and Amgen |
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| 2021-08-03 06:25:00 |
CMO Today |
Edelman Bolsters Public-Affairs Unit as Companies Cater to Consumers |
The firm is launching an agency focused on advising clients on issues related to social justice and doing business in places like China |
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| 2021-08-03 06:00:00 |
Deals |
PepsiCo to Sell Tropicana, Naked Juice Brands to Private-Equity Firm |
PAI Partners to pay $3.3 billion for a controlling stake in juice business |
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| 2021-08-03 06:00:00 |
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DHL Orders First Electric Cargo Planes to Slash Aviation Emissions |
The deal is part of its parent company’s plan to spend more than $8 billion by 2030 to meet emission-cutting targets |
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| 2021-08-03 05:51:00 |
Business |
Jeep, Dodge Maker Posts Strong Results Amid Higher Demand and Prices |
Stellantis, created by merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot maker PSA, says chip shortage still affecting production |
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| 2021-08-03 05:43:00 |
Tech |
China Takes Aim at Auto Chip Dealers With Global Supplies Low |
Top market regulator probes those it suspects are driving up prices |
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| 2021-08-03 05:33:00 |
Business |
Cable, Internet Companies Stand to Gain From Broadband Funding in Infrastructure Bill |
The $1 trillion infrastructure bill includes $65 billion to improve internet access for poor and isolated communities |
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| 2021-08-03 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Apartment Rents Increase as Young Workers Head Back to Cities |
Landlord stocks are up big this year, as rental market exceeds expectations in places like Atlanta |
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| 2021-08-03 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
After Tamarack Fire, the U.S. Plans New Tactics to Fight West’s Flames |
Forest Service to be more aggressive in dousing wildfires that threaten communities, after small blaze south of Lake Tahoe exploded in size and destroyed at least 14 homes |
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| 2021-08-03 05:30:00 |
Business |
CDC’s Covid-19 Mask Mandate Clouded by Flawed Data |
Some health experts say agency relies on data that is lacking or inconclusive |
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| 2021-08-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bundled Commercial Real-Estate Loans Climb to Sales Record |
Investors show an appetite for higher-yielding debt and an expectation that business properties will rebound after Covid-19 shutdowns |
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| 2021-08-03 05:29:00 |
Tech |
Beijing Shuns Ericsson, Nokia as the West Curbs Huawei |
Chinese wireless carrier boosts equipment sales to Huawei and reduces its business with Sweden’s Ericsson |
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| 2021-08-03 05:27:00 |
Markets |
Tencent Plummets as China Calls Online Gaming ‘Opium for the Mind’ |
Article in state media that criticized gaming vanishes after causing a stir; Tencent pledges new limits on young gamers |
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| 2021-08-03 05:09:00 |
World |
Belarusian Olympic Athlete Who Refused to Go Home Says She Will Never Return |
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she is looking to continue her athletic career in another country |
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| 2021-08-03 05:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Says It Has Shared 110 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Overseas |
Biden administration had aimed to deliver 80 million doses by the end of June |
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| 2021-08-03 03:39:00 |
Business |
Sanofi Snaps Up mRNA Specialist for $3.2 Billion Amid Vaccine Success |
French pharmaceutical giant is one of several companies investing in the technology after it brought the world two Covid-19 shots |
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| 2021-08-03 02:24:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Rival Li Auto Launches $2 Billion Hong Kong Share Sale |
Nasdaq-listed maker of electric vehicles is pushing ahead with stock sale despite recent selloff in offshore-listed Chinese stocks |
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| 2021-08-03 01:17:00 |
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RBA Presses on With QE Taper Even as Lockdowns Cripple Economic Outlook |
Australia’s short-term economic outlook has shifted significantly in just a few weeks with a lockdown in Sydney that started in late June |
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| 2021-08-02 22:19:00 |
Business |
Federal Labor Official Recommends Alabama Amazon Workers Hold New Vote, Union Says |
Recommendation comes after RWDSU appealed Amazon’s victory in April vote |
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| 2021-08-02 18:42:00 |
U.S. |
Barack Obama Plans 60th Birthday Party With Hundreds on Martha’s Vineyard |
Outdoor event set for this weekend is drawing some GOP criticism, as nation grapples with surging Delta variant Covid-19 cases |
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| 2021-08-02 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Masks Are a Covid Distraction |
The CDC should scrap its confusing guidance and make vaccination the only priority. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Capitalist Solution to a Globalist Pandemic |
International bodies have made Covid worse, while Big Pharma saved the day. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
I’m Disciplining My Dog, Not Torturing Her |
Exhausted, I gave in and tried a prong collar. I’m glad I did. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Lessons for Today From the Gold Standard |
Though a return to the old system isn’t likely, the Fed’s management of the fiat dollar has been worse. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:22:00 |
Books |
‘Always On’ Review: Pandora’s Touchscreen |
Remember the day, before trolls and bullies poisoned the well, when Facebook and Twitter were credited with giving a voice to the powerless? |
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| 2021-08-02 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
The Infrastructure ‘Pay-Fors’ That Aren’t |
The bipartisan deal is full of phantom revenue gimmicks. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Lloyd Austin’s Philippine Progress |
In a blow to Beijing, Manila will keep hosting U.S. forces. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Bigotry and Cares Act Cash |
An opportunity to kill South Carolina’s Blaine Amendment. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
The FDA Finally Gets Moving on Pfizer |
The agency will now ‘sprint’ to grant full vaccine approval. |
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| 2021-08-02 18:06:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Neogen Discloses Iran Sanctions Probe |
The U.S. food-safety and veterinary-products company says it received a Treasury subpoena and set aside $600,000 for potential fines |
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| 2021-08-02 18:00:00 |
New York |
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexual-Harassment Inquiry Nears Completion |
Investigators for New York state attorney general have interviewed governor and some of his accusers as they prepare report likely to be released in August |
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| 2021-08-02 17:57:00 |
Music Review |
‘Happier Than Ever’ by Billie Eilish Review: Growing Ups and Downs |
The teenage pop sensation’s second album presents a matured take on the trials of stardom, but falters in its musical style. |
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| 2021-08-02 17:40:00 |
Business |
Masks Are Back On at Home Depot, McDonald’s and Target |
Some businesses focus on high-risk counties; others are making the employee mandate national |
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| 2021-08-02 17:12:00 |
Politics |
Donald Trump to Fight Release of Tax Returns, His Lawyer Says |
Attorney for former president objects to Treasury Department’s intention to turn over tax records to congressional committee |
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| 2021-08-02 17:07:00 |
Opinion |
Thanks to Mitch McConnell |
Merrick Garland is not a Supreme Court justice. |
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| 2021-08-02 16:55:00 |
U.S. |
Janet Yellen Announces Measures to Avoid Breaching Debt Ceiling |
Treasury Secretary urges Congress to increase the ceiling, which went back into effect on Sunday |
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| 2021-08-02 16:53:00 |
Politics |
Progressives Raise Heat on Nancy Pelosi Over Eviction Moratorium |
House speaker and White House express frustration with slow pace of aid payouts to landlords and renters |
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| 2021-08-02 16:44:00 |
Politics |
What’s in the Infrastructure Bill for Roads, Bridges, Broadband and Cryptocurrency |
Federal spending will be paid for with unused Covid-19 aid funds and unspent jobless aid, among other sources |
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| 2021-08-02 16:41:00 |
Markets |
Ernst & Young to Pay $10 Million to Settle SEC Probe of Bid Violations |
Partner at Big Four audit firm was tipped off to details of competing proposals by official at Sealed Air |
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| 2021-08-02 16:41:00 |
Opinion |
Kenny Burrell: Bebop, Ballads, Blues and Beyond |
Born 90 years ago, he is one of the finest and most-esteemed living jazz guitarists and an ardent advocate of Duke Ellington’s music. |
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| 2021-08-02 16:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ice Cream Sandwiches: Store-Bought Desserts Are a Dinner-Party Dazzler |
On National Ice Cream Sandwich Day or any summer evening, this handheld treat is simply the coolest finale to a meal |
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| 2021-08-02 16:02:00 |
Politics |
Sen. Lindsey Graham Tests Positive for Covid-19 |
Case comes as lawmakers push to finalize a roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill |
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| 2021-08-02 15:47:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Is Giving Entry-Level Bankers a Nearly 30% Raise |
The Wall Street firm, which trailed its peers in raising junior bankers’ salaries, now tops them |
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| 2021-08-02 14:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Consequences of Abandoning Afghanistan |
Once the retreat in South Vietnam started, it developed a momentum of its own. |
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| 2021-08-02 14:43:00 |
Opinion |
Locked Down Under: Australia’s Response to Covid-19 |
Early boasts give way to embarrassment. |
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| 2021-08-02 14:42:00 |
Opinion |
The CDC and the Drop in Life Expectancy |
About 74% of the decline is due to excess Covid-19 mortality. |
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| 2021-08-02 14:34:00 |
World |
Former Nazi Guard, Age 100, to Stand Trial in Germany |
Rights groups say all Nazi perpetrators must be brought to justice, with prosecutions serving as warnings to present and future offenders |
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| 2021-08-02 14:05:00 |
Politics |
Debt Ceiling Deadline: What It Means and How Congress Can Act |
Limit was suspended in 2019 and was reinstated automatically at the beginning of August |
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| 2021-08-02 13:31:00 |
Markets |
Ferrari Is Stuck in Neutral |
Investors won’t get to see the Italian sports car maker’s electrification strategy until next year |
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| 2021-08-02 13:02:00 |
World |
Mexico Referendum on Former Leaders Has Low Turnout |
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador had hoped to advance efforts to investigate and prosecute alleged wrongdoing of several past presidents |
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| 2021-08-02 12:45:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Stalls Asia’s Economic Recovery After Early Rebound |
Rising Covid-19 cases and slow progress on vaccinations begin to paralyze region that had kept virus in check |
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| 2021-08-02 12:28:00 |
Opinion |
Catholic Journalists Expose a Scandal, and Liberals Scoff |
A prominent priest was leading a double life. A scrappy new site called the Pillar held him to account. |
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| 2021-08-02 12:27:00 |
Opinion |
What if We’re Reliving the ’70s With No Reagan to Save the Day? |
Today almost the entire establishment is steeped in the orthodoxy that has produced the malaise. |
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| 2021-08-02 12:21:00 |
Markets |
Square Keeps Its Equal Sides With Afterpay Deal |
Afterpay is an acquisition that can boost Square’s appeal to both buyers and sellers and link the two, which is what investors have been betting on |
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| 2021-08-02 11:14:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Pop Singer Anthony Wong Yiu-ming Arrested for Singing at a 2018 Election Rally |
Charge is the latest in a string of allegations brought by the city’s antigraft watchdog against pro-democracy figures in the city |
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| 2021-08-02 10:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
From the NBA Draft to Cannes, the Flashy Colored Suit Is Everywhere |
Athletes, movie stars and the occasional flamboyant businessman are all gravitating toward tailoring that speaks louder than your standard navy or gray |
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| 2021-08-02 10:38:00 |
Tech |
Theranos Patients: The Emerging Wild Card in the Trial of Elizabeth Holmes |
The government hopes patient testimony—if a judge allows it—in the closely watched criminal fraud trial will support the charge that Elizabeth Holmes touted the company’s medical tests as reliable despite knowing of bad results. The former executive has pleaded not guilty. |
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| 2021-08-02 10:30:00 |
Business |
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine to Be Sold to Media Company Backed by Blackstone |
Firm led by former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs plans to acquire other content companies |
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| 2021-08-02 09:51:00 |
Politics |
Divided We Stand Against the Newest Covid-19 Threat |
With pandemic politics polarized, it may be up to the private sector and trusted friends to convince the unvaccinated to get shots |
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| 2021-08-02 09:48:00 |
Markets |
Heineken’s Usual Advantage Will Slow Its Recovery |
Low vaccination rates in emerging markets are a drag for the world’s second-largest brewer |
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| 2021-08-02 09:21:00 |
Markets |
Allianz Shares Sink on DOJ Investigation Into Structured Alpha Funds |
Funds managed by Allianz took heavy losses when hedges meant to protect against market falls didn’t perform during March 2020 panic |
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| 2021-08-02 09:18:00 |
Markets |
Big Apple Takes Bite Out of Food Delivery |
New bills passed in New York City could curb some appeal of companies like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats |
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| 2021-08-02 09:08:00 |
World |
Death Toll From China Flood Jumps to More Than 300 |
At least 50 people are still missing after deadly floods pounded Henan province last month, with economic losses estimated at more than $17 billion |
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| 2021-08-02 09:00:00 |
Politics |
New Fuel-Efficiency Standards Risk Splitting Groups |
Auto industry pushes for middle ground as environmentalists seek aggressive mileage targets |
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| 2021-08-02 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
As Delta Variant Rages, More Workers Are on Edge About Return to the Office |
New face-mask and vaccination mandates leave many frustrated, uncertain regarding next steps |
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| 2021-08-02 08:34:00 |
Business |
News Corp to Buy Oil Price Information Service for $1.15 Billion |
The Wall Street Journal’s parent is adding to its growing portfolio of publications catering to investors with the purchase |
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| 2021-08-02 08:13:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Expands Refugee Aid Program for Afghans Following Rise in Taliban Violence |
New designation will enable thousands of Afghans who previously didn’t meet the existing criteria to apply for admission to the U.S. |
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| 2021-08-02 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Utilities Eye Mini Nuclear Reactors as Climate Concerns Grow |
Despite the enticement of carbon-free power, critics say small modular reactors have the same safety and cost challenges of big nukes |
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| 2021-08-02 08:00:00 |
World |
U.S. and Turkey Caught in Extradition Fight for Businessman With Ties to Turkish Elite |
Prosecution of Sezgin Baran Korkmaz could hinder Turkish president’s effort to mend country’s international image |
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| 2021-08-02 07:30:00 |
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Airbnb Alums Raise Early-Stage Venture Capital Fund |
Firm has tapped network of investors for $20 million pool |
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| 2021-08-02 07:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
ZocDoc Names Morgan Stanley Investment Banker as CFO |
Edward Liu was previously co-head of the Wall Street bank’s technology group in the Americas |
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| 2021-08-02 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Census Data Change to Protect Privacy Rattles Researchers, Minority Groups |
Funding and representation could shift because of adjustment aimed at shielding individuals’ information |
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| 2021-08-02 06:47:00 |
Markets |
Futures Signal Stock Indexes to Rise Toward All-Time Highs |
Investors cheer strong earnings season, but remain cautious on Delta variant, China’s tech crackdown |
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| 2021-08-02 06:41:00 |
Markets |
HSBC’s Profit Jumps as Pandemic Provisions Recede |
Global lender says it will resume paying dividends |
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| 2021-08-02 06:34:00 |
Art Review |
‘A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder and a Century of American Art’ Review: An Enigmatic Painter Comes Into Focus |
An exhibition at the New Bedford Whaling Museum examines the visionary artist’s work and traces his influence on Jackson Pollock and others. |
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| 2021-08-02 06:33:00 |
Art Review |
The Tokyo Olympics: Sports Through the Lens of Art |
This summer, gain a new perspective on the Games by seeing how artists, architects and even comedians have envisioned competition down the centuries. |
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| 2021-08-02 06:03:00 |
Markets |
Fintechs Need to Be Regulated More Like Banks, Says Report From Global Regulator Group |
BIS paper says big financial technology firms may need to be considered systemically important, a designation currently reserved for big banks and insurers |
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| 2021-08-02 06:00:00 |
Business |
Foot Locker to Buy Two Retailers for $1.1 Billion |
Sneaker seller to acquire WSS and Atmos as it seeks customers beyond the mall |
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| 2021-08-02 05:36:00 |
World |
Belarusian Olympic Sprinter Seeks Polish Visa After Refusing to Return Home |
IOC says Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is safe and in the hands of authorities in Tokyo |
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| 2021-08-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Fed Chairman Powell’s Approach to Regulation Has Drawn Criticism From Some Democrats |
Sens. Warren and Brown are among those who say Fed weakened post-2008 rulebook for banks |
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| 2021-08-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
How Shein Became the Chinese Apparel Maker American Teens Love |
Company leverages its country’s robust garment districts to produce low-price clothes that are attracting younger shoppers |
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| 2021-08-02 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Portland, Ore., Can’t Find Police for Unit to Fight Rising Murder Rate |
Few volunteer for new gun-violence team that comes with more oversight and a mission to combat racism after a history of profiling |
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| 2021-08-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Coal Projects in Asia Face Dwindling Financing as Climate Pressure Mounts |
Banks pull back funds for new coal plants, a move that could accelerate world’s transition toward cleaner fuels—but China and India plans loom |
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| 2021-08-02 05:22:00 |
Markets |
European Bonds Rally on Bets on Weak Growth, Inflation |
Bund yields decline to their lowest since February as investors speculate that ECB will keep buying debt |
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| 2021-08-01 22:35:00 |
Politics |
Senators Push to Wrap Up Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill This Week |
The $1 trillion measure’s fate in the House will be tied to that of a much larger package of Democratic climate and anti-poverty priorities that Republicans oppose |
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| 2021-08-01 18:22:00 |
Markets |
Square Agrees to Acquire Afterpay for $29 Billion in All-Stock Deal |
Australian installment-payment company positions its service as a cheaper, more responsible alternative to a credit card |
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| 2021-08-01 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Progressive Fall Guy |
Gavin Newsom is paying for the policy failures of Sacramento. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Rental Evictions Fiasco |
Democrats want an emergency measure to last forever. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
Another Iran Message for Biden |
The U.S. fingers Tehran for another attack but still wants a nuclear deal. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Senate’s Infrastructure Rush Job |
The press and public will have little time to inspect the details. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
How the Fed Is Hedging Its Inflation Bet |
Though few have noticed, the central bank is already slowing the growth of the money supply. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
Free Speech and Corporate Responsibility Can Coexist Online |
YouTube is working to balance competing interests. Government can set clear but flexible rules. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
Tunisia’s Attempt at Democracy Starts to Topple |
The one success of the Arab Spring may not survive its president’s apparent power grab. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:01:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Stirs More Trouble in Central America |
Secretary of State Blinken sides with a fired prosecutor who trampled the law. |
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| 2021-08-01 17:01:00 |
Books |
Book Review: Two on Student Debt |
Callow youths, sold on the value of a sheepskin, have borrowed small fortunes to attend college. Was it worth it? Will the loans ever be repaid? |
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| 2021-08-01 16:10:00 |
World |
U.S. Blames Iran for Drone Attack on Israeli-Linked Tanker |
The U.S. joins the U.K. and Israel in accusing Iran of mounting the fatal strike in the Arabian Sea |
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| 2021-08-01 15:10:00 |
World |
Ruth Pearl Found a Mission After the Execution of Her Son |
Daniel Pearl’s mother, who has died at age 85, ran a foundation promoting understanding between cultures and hosted Muslim journalists in her home |
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| 2021-08-01 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, Trade, Employment |
ISM indexes, trade deficit, nonfarm payrolls all are on tap |
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| 2021-08-01 13:34:00 |
Business |
‘Jungle Cruise’ Debut Is Latest Example of Covid-19, Co-Release Challenges |
The movie’s ticket sales are good in a pandemic year but make path to profitability hard |
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| 2021-08-01 12:10:00 |
Sports |
Belarus Tries to Send Olympic Sprinter Home After Criticism |
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she is safe at a Tokyo police station after asking for help in preventing her removal from Japan against her will |
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| 2021-08-01 11:58:00 |
Opinion |
Simone Biles Is an Example for Your Teen |
Social media has made the pathologies of fame ubiquitous. |
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| 2021-08-01 11:58:00 |
Opinion |
August Is Full of Surprises |
The month they mock as lazy gave us color TV sports, the Berlin Wall and the web. |
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| 2021-08-01 11:38:00 |
Markets |
Chile Workers at World’s Biggest Copper Mine Vote to Strike |
Union says BHP’s offer contained no performance-linked compensation or bonuses for keeping La Escondida operating during Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-08-01 11:28:00 |
World |
Myanmar Rulers Extend State of Emergency |
Junta leader pledges to hold democratic elections within two years |
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| 2021-08-01 11:13:00 |
Opinion |
How to Fight Critical Race Theory’s New Hegemony |
CRT opponents must also wage a ‘war of position.’ |
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| 2021-08-01 11:12:00 |
Opinion |
Fauci and U.S. Funding for the Wuhan Lab |
Money is fungible and its provision to any adversary is wrong. |
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| 2021-08-01 11:12:00 |
Opinion |
Iran’s Gift to President Biden |
A new demand opens the door to a new nuclear deal. |
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| 2021-08-01 11:00:00 |
Business |
Ford’s Utility Man Drives Its Commercial-Vehicle Strategy |
Ted Cannis applies diverse background to new strategic imperative: expanding services to those customers buying work trucks and vans |
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| 2021-08-01 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Ohio Race Highlights Rift Between Sanders, Clyburn Wings of Democratic Party |
Longtime front-runner Nina Turner tries to fend off Shontel Brown for House seat in special election primary |
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| 2021-08-01 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Heavyweight Companies Enjoy Outsize Rewards as Economy Rebounds |
Corporate titans during the Covid-19 pandemic have extended their lead over smaller rivals |
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| 2021-08-01 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Reduction in Fed’s Asset Purchases Might Not Spark ‘Taper Tantrum’ |
Research suggests the pace of asset purchases matters less than the ultimate size of Fed’s bond portfolio |
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| 2021-08-01 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Tech Startup Financing Hits Records as Giant Funds Dwarf Venture Capitalists |
Hedge, mutual and pension funds are investing heavily, leading to higher valuations and more leverage for company founders |
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| 2021-08-01 08:35:00 |
World |
China’s #MeToo Advocates Laud Police Detention of Pop Star Kris Wu |
Women’s rights activists see celebrity’s detention on suspected rape as a breakthrough after years of resistance from authorities; Mr. Wu denies the allegations |
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| 2021-08-01 08:26:00 |
Politics |
Two U.S. Companies Seek Continued Tariffs on Imported Solar Panels |
The tariffs, which largely affect imports from Chinese-owned companies, were imposed in 2018 and are due to expire next year |
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| 2021-08-01 07:00:00 |
Business |
A Cash-Strapped Corner of China Finds a Financial Tonic—Hard Liquor |
The rise of China’s biggest liquor company, Kweichow Moutai, has been a gift for the indebted province that is the company’s majority shareholder |
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| 2021-08-01 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
These New Hires Made Fast Friends Working From Home |
Remote work can feel isolating for new employees, but many younger workers turned digital hangouts and Zoom calls into real-world meetups |
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| 2021-08-01 06:00:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Takes Intel’s Chip-Seller Crown, but Bigger Showdown Looms |
Cash is paramount as both companies seek to fund aggressive expansions into high-tech production |
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| 2021-08-01 05:40:00 |
Real Estate |
Eviction Ban’s Expiration Leaves Renters in South Appearing Most Vulnerable |
Laws, procedures to evict tenants in some Southern states are among the most landlord-friendly in U.S. |
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| 2021-08-01 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Fired Executive Says Deutsche Bank’s DWS Overstated Sustainable-Investing Efforts |
Asset management arm painted a rosier-than-reality picture to investors on ESG, according to Desiree Fixler and documents. DWS says her office didn’t gain expected traction. |
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| 2021-08-01 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Is Hot Now, but Investors Are Betting That Won’t Last |
Moves across financial markets show bets that price pressures will ease up. |
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| 2021-08-01 05:30:00 |
Business |
Companies Pay New Workers Higher Wages, and Current Employees Ask, ‘What About Us?’ |
As companies like Chipotle and Sodexo increase the pay floor for entry-level employees, they are also rethinking wages of longtime staffers and managers |
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| 2021-08-01 05:30:00 |
Politics |
FDA Under Pressure to Grant Full Approval to Covid-19 Vaccines |
Some schools, hospitals and employers are hesitant to mandate vaccines while shots are still only authorized for emergency use |
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| 2021-08-01 04:15:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Cuts Ties With Teachers Union, Saying It Incited Protests |
Move comes after Chinese state media called for the Hong Kong Professional Teachers’ Union to be eradicated |
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| 2021-08-01 01:55:00 |
Politics |
Trump Has $102 Million in Political Cash as GOP Eyes Midterm Elections |
Despite election loss and social-media ban, former president remains draw for Republican donors |
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| 2021-07-31 21:34:00 |
Politics |
Trump Has $102 Million in Political Cash as GOP Eyes Midterm Elections |
Despite election loss and social-media ban, former president remains draw for Republican donors |
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| 2021-07-31 17:41:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Sold IPO Shares to More Than 300,000 of Its Customers |
Buyers represented about 1.3% of the online brokerage’s 22.5 million funded accounts |
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| 2021-07-31 14:32:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Health Pass Fuels French Protests |
More than 204,000 demonstrators took to the streets for the third-straight weekend to decry tool aimed at stemming the Delta coronavirus variant |
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| 2021-07-31 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
An Unlikely Refuge in the Year of Covid |
For one New Yorker, the decision to ride out much of 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia, was both frightening and liberating. |
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| 2021-07-31 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Why Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Intelligent |
Some experts in AI think its name fuels confusion and hype of the sort that led to past ‘AI winters’ of disappointment |
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| 2021-07-31 12:00:00 |
Business |
Is a Four-Day Week the Future of Work? |
Working fewer hours is getting a new look during the pandemic as companies experiment with cures for employee burnout |
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| 2021-07-31 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What to Say When Someone Asks ‘How Are You?’ And Other Conversation Tips |
Our communication skills have gotten rusty. Here are five ways to sharpen them. |
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| 2021-07-31 09:00:00 |
Business |
What to Do When Everybody Returns to the Office—but You Remain Remote |
If you’re the only remote member of a mostly in-office team, you’ll need some strategies to stay in the loop and maintain your productivity—and visibility |
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| 2021-07-31 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Border Surge, Delta Variant Complicate Biden’s Immigration Agenda |
Plans to ease public-health rules at the border, overhaul the asylum system and create a path to citizenship for Dreamers face potential delays or political pushback |
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| 2021-07-31 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Let It Go? Disney Princess Culture Isn’t Toxic, Study Finds |
Five-year study on the effects of exposure to cartoon princesses gives parents hope that their daughters won’t grow up helpless—but the debate rages on |
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| 2021-07-31 08:59:00 |
Markets |
A Popular Bet on Chinese Growth Is Falling Out of Favor |
The Australian dollar’s proxy relationship to China’s economy has been shaken by trade tensions, rising liquidity in the yuan |
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| 2021-07-31 08:28:00 |
World |
Zimbabwean Vice President’s Visit to China Raises Questions About Covid-19 Protocols |
Hundreds of people in a luxury hotel were quarantined after a member of group traveling with Constantino Chiwenga tested positive |
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| 2021-07-31 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bye-Bye Bikinis? Athletes at the Olympics and Beyond Fight Sexist Uniforms |
For the Tokyo Olympics, the German gymnastics team chose unitards over leotards, while Norwegian beach handball players recently rejected bikini bottoms in favor of shorts. Will female athletes change the status quo? |
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| 2021-07-31 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder and a Century of American Art’ Review: An Enigmatic Painter Comes Into Focus |
An exhibition at the New Bedford Whaling Museum examines the visionary artist’s work and traces his influence on Jackson Pollock and others. |
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| 2021-07-31 05:30:00 |
Business |
Towns Trying to Ban Natural Gas Face Resistance in Their Push for All-Electric Homes |
Massachusetts is at the center of a battle over phasing out gas for cooking and heating |
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| 2021-07-30 23:15:00 |
Economy |
Expansion in China’s Factory Sector Hits Lowest Level in Months |
China’s gauge of manufacturing activity slips in latest sign of slackness of world’s second-largest economy |
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| 2021-07-30 22:11:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Brainard Says Labor Market Hasn’t Satisfied Goals for Reducing Bond Purchases |
‘Recent high inflation readings reflect supply-demand mismatches in a handful of sectors that are likely to prove transitory,’ says Fed governor |
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| 2021-07-30 20:43:00 |
World |
Former Colombian Soldiers Deny Killing Haitian President |
Detained in Haiti, Colombians say they thought they were on a DEA mission to arrest President Jovenel Moïse: ‘We were fooled’ |
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| 2021-07-30 18:51:00 |
Markets |
Amazon, Robinhood, Disney: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-07-30 18:49:00 |
Politics |
House Adjourns Without Extending Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium |
A CDC ban designed to help tenants who fell behind on rent during the pandemic is set to expire this weekend |
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| 2021-07-30 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
The CDC’s Delta Variant Panic |
The agency spreads needless worry about vaccinations. |
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| 2021-07-30 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
How Uber and Lyft Can Save Lives |
Ride-sharing apps cut traffic fatalities by 4%, a new study finds. |
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| 2021-07-30 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
A Distorted View of Wealth Inequality |
Include pensions and Social Security, and the figures are less stark. |
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| 2021-07-30 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily Overkill |
The city shows again that it’s no longer a safe place for business. |
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| 2021-07-30 18:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Sues Texas Over Ban on Transporting Migrants |
Justice Department challenges Gov. Greg Abbott’s order barring transportation of migrants within state by anyone other than law enforcement |
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| 2021-07-30 18:22:00 |
Politics |
First Woman to Lead Citizenship and Immigration Services Confirmed by Senate |
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, a former Obama administration official, criticized Trump-era immigration policies |
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| 2021-07-30 18:02:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Recasts Its Stance on Guantanamo Bay Detainees |
Brief steps back from Trump administration position that due-process rights don’t apply to prisoners at facility in Cuba |
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| 2021-07-30 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Crime Is No Longer a Family Business in Chicago |
The Syndicate was brutal, but it wasn’t random and ubiquitous like violence in the 21st century. |
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| 2021-07-30 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Maybe With Delta the CDC Will Learn to Count |
In Britain, they know 92% of the public has antibodies; here we panic in the dark. |
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| 2021-07-30 17:54:00 |
Politics |
CDC Says New Mask Guidelines Informed by Cape Cod Outbreak |
Vaccinated people infected by Delta variant appeared to carry as much virus as those in unvaccinated cases |
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| 2021-07-30 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
My Father, the Cigarette Salesman |
He gave out free samples as a gesture of goodwill. It was a different world. |
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| 2021-07-30 17:33:00 |
Masterpiece |
Lighting Up Modernism |
In ‘Lucky Strike,’ Stuart Davis repurposed the imagery of tobacco packaging, becoming the first artist to capture the modern American ‘landscape’ of consumer culture. |
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| 2021-07-30 17:31:00 |
Business |
Walmart, Disney to Require Vaccines for Certain Workers |
Retail giant to ask shoppers to wear masks in stores in high-risk counties, while Disney tightens rules for U.S. employees |
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| 2021-07-30 17:15:00 |
Business |
Bezos’ Blue Origin Rebuffed in Its Protest of Moon Lander Contract |
Federal accountability agency says NASA acted properly in awarding lander contract to SpaceX |
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| 2021-07-30 16:50:00 |
Business |
Why Is Scarlett Johansson Suing Disney Over Her Own Movie ‘Black Widow’? |
Actress filed lawsuit against Disney over releasing Marvel film on streaming service and in theaters at the same time |
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| 2021-07-30 16:35:00 |
Markets |
Record Lumber Prices Deliver Sawmills a Windfall |
Forest-product firms notched record profits during the spring quarter, when wood prices surged |
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| 2021-07-30 16:34:00 |
CIO Journal |
To Make Bets on Bond Market More Accurate, MarketAxess Enlists Lessons From Big Tech |
Visit to Silicon Valley helped inspire MarketAxess CIO’s work on AI system for bond pricing |
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| 2021-07-30 16:29:00 |
Business |
A No-Jerks Policy Ignited Morale at the Company Behind Yankee Candle |
When Ravi Saligram took over Newell Brands, employees told him of a toxic workplace culture. ‘If they pushed back on something, they would get fired on the spot.’ |
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| 2021-07-30 16:17:00 |
National Security |
Biden to Tap Artificial Intelligence Expert as Top Business Diplomat |
Stanford professor Ramin Toloui is president’s pick for assistant secretary of state for business |
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| 2021-07-30 15:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ferrari SF90 Stradale: A Hybrid Built to Be Noticed |
Ferrari’s first ever plug-in hybrid, the SF90 Stradale, heralds a new style direction—and a high-tech architecture—as the company moves toward electrification. |
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| 2021-07-30 15:53:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Advises Treasury to Release Trump Tax Returns |
The House panel ‘invoked sufficient reasons’ for the request, department says |
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| 2021-07-30 15:40:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Sides With ‘Fortnite’-Maker Epic in Battle Over Apple App Store Fees |
Tesla chief executive calls Apple fees ‘a de facto global tax on the Internet’ |
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| 2021-07-30 15:26:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Bill Now Faces Restive House Progressives |
Democrats’ liberal wing want to ensure antipoverty, climate and healthcare proposals in separate package don’t get sidelined |
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| 2021-07-30 15:25:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Marie Curie’s life in science, a Depression-era tour of the United States, the trial of Jack Ruby, Daniel Silva’s new Gabriel Allon thriller and more. |
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| 2021-07-30 15:00:00 |
World |
Suspected Drone Attack on Israeli-Linked Tanker in Arabian Sea Kills Two Crew |
Incident results in first deaths after numerous strikes in recent years on ships in region |
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| 2021-07-30 14:58:00 |
Books |
‘(Re)Born in the U.S.A.’ Review: Liverpool Can’t Compare |
To English teenagers, as to those behind the Iron Curtain, it was clear only Americans could live as they wanted. |
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| 2021-07-30 14:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Ultimate Guide to Tennis Clothes—From the History to the Perfect Shoes |
It requires skill to hit a volley while serving on-court fashion points. Here, everything you need to know including Venus Williams’s stance on tennis skirts and why special socks are essential. |
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| 2021-07-30 14:42:00 |
Opinion |
New Americans from Afghanistan |
A planeload of our friends finally escape the Taliban. |
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| 2021-07-30 14:28:00 |
Business |
Scarlett Johansson’s Agent Rips Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Contract Dispute |
Creative Artists Agency co-chairman accuses Disney of ‘attack’ on Johansson’s character |
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| 2021-07-30 14:19:00 |
Markets |
Stress Tests Show European Banks Would Survive Another Severe Recession |
The results pave the way for EU-based banks to resume paying dividends after a ban on them when the pandemic started |
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| 2021-07-30 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
You Can Play Through History on Michigan’s Mackinac Island |
A golf course dedicated to tradition proves it’s easier to defend certain values than it is to recover them. |
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| 2021-07-30 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
On Censorship, Big Tech Has It Both Ways |
The companies enjoy the privileges of common carriers without the responsibilities. State antidiscrimination laws are one promising remedy. |
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| 2021-07-30 13:53:00 |
Business |
Publisher Buys Stakes From Prince’s Heirs in Bid to Steer Singer’s Legacy |
Prince’s estate remains in probate five years after his death; music owner Primary Wave seeks to help end that |
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| 2021-07-30 13:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Nineteenth-Century Instagram |
A new exhibition in Los Angeles shows how cabinet cards became a popular way for Americans to share playful and dramatic photos. |
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| 2021-07-30 13:47:00 |
Politics |
Trump Pressed Justice Department to Discredit 2020 Election, Official’s Notes Show |
Deputy attorney general’s handwritten account of Dec. 27 phone call released to Congress |
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| 2021-07-30 13:46:00 |
Opinion |
A Civilian Climate Corps for America |
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey defends the idea of a national brigade of environmental workers. |
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| 2021-07-30 13:40:00 |
Markets |
Exxon Can’t Catch a Break |
ExxonMobil posted strong results as oil demand and prices bounced back. Questions regarding long-term strategy still cloud its valuation. |
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| 2021-07-30 13:00:00 |
Business |
Why Employees Prefer to Be Tracked by Machines Rather Than Humans |
Technology lets bosses monitor workers’ productivity. But how they do it makes a big difference, a study found. |
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| 2021-07-30 12:46:00 |
U.S. |
Which Companies Are Mandating Covid-19 Vaccines for Employees? |
Google and Facebook are requiring inoculations for worksites, but GE and Boeing aren’t. How companies are responding to the pandemic. |
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| 2021-07-30 12:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mari Eder Was an Army ‘Unicorn’ |
After a pioneering military career, the retired major general has written a book about the experiences of women in World War II. |
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| 2021-07-30 12:22:00 |
World |
U.K.’s Delta Variant Wave Appears to Ebb, Offering Hope Covid-19 Is in Retreat |
As caseloads drop, scientists watch to see if infections climb after restrictions lifted |
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| 2021-07-30 12:21:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Man Arrested on Suspicion of Booing China’s National Anthem During Olympics |
Police investigated after videos circulated online of people jeering at a mall during a gold medal ceremony |
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| 2021-07-30 11:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Bummer Olympics May Yet Be Redeemed |
The U.S. team has had several tough losses—in sports that we invented! |
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| 2021-07-30 11:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are Traditional Lawns on Their Way Out? |
They hog resources, pollute waterways and support few species of fauna, but classic turf still holds a statusy allure. Landscape architects debate the merit of grassy expanses. |
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| 2021-07-30 11:35:00 |
Markets |
Should You Be Buying What Robinhood Is Selling? |
The popular trading app isn’t the first to sell a piece of itself to its own customers. Investors who jumped on prior brokerage-firm IPOs often ended up shooting themselves in the foot. |
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| 2021-07-30 11:32:00 |
Opinion |
Sallie Mae Responds on the Mounting Federal Student-Loan Problem |
That business that Al Lord ran isn’t associated with today’s Sallie Mae. |
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| 2021-07-30 11:31:00 |
Opinion |
Scientists Take the Bait and Lose Our Trust |
They have no particular wisdom as policy makers, but politicians and media come calling. |
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| 2021-07-30 11:27:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Anuk Arudpragasam’s ‘A Passage North’ |
In the aftermath of the Sri Lankan civil war, a returnee makes a cross-country trip that is also a journey into his secret history. |
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| 2021-07-30 11:16:00 |
Books |
Three on Marie Curie: Elements of a Life |
‘My beautiful radium,’ as she called it, became the focus of both public fascination and of entrepreneurial zeal. |
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| 2021-07-30 10:55:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Crypto Traders Evade Offshore Exchange Bans |
Americans can easily bypass measures that seek to block them from trading risky crypto derivatives outside the U.S. |
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| 2021-07-30 10:32:00 |
Politics |
Path to Infrastructure Deal Shows Promise and Pitfalls of Bipartisanship |
Even on a topic with unique appeal to President Biden and Hill Republicans, the talks dragged on and nearly fell apart |
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| 2021-07-30 10:14:00 |
Tech |
Tesla Battery Catches Fire at Utility Storage Project in Australia |
The battery was part of a large storage installation being built by France’s Neoen SA in Australia’s Victoria state |
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| 2021-07-30 10:05:00 |
Markets |
Binance Crypto Exchange to Wind Down Derivatives Offerings in Parts of Europe |
Users in Germany, the Netherlands and Italy won’t be able to open new futures or derivatives products accounts |
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| 2021-07-30 09:39:00 |
Markets |
SEC to Set New Disclosure Requirements for Chinese Company IPOs |
New disclosures focus on structure of Chinese shell companies, uncertainty around Chinese government actions |
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| 2021-07-30 09:35:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Trade Representative’s Top China Adviser Resigns |
Mark Wu cites family issues as reason for departure |
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| 2021-07-30 09:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Spanish Island of Mallorca Is a Design-Loving Traveler’s Dream |
Enchanted by the artistic assets of Mallorca, one visitor devises an enviable shopping and sightseeing tour around the island |
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| 2021-07-30 09:25:00 |
Politics |
New CDC Mask Guidance Spurs Criticism Over Messaging |
Many health experts support change as Delta variant spreads, but some are frustrated by lack of clarity |
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| 2021-07-30 09:07:00 |
Markets |
Bonanza for Big Luxury Brands Points to Small, Private Casualties |
Listed labels like Hermès and Louis Vuitton have charged past their pre-pandemic sales. The question is who they are taking so much market share from. |
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| 2021-07-30 09:00:00 |
Business |
When It Comes to ESG, Companies Often Find It Hard to Stand Out |
One reason: Various metrics are rolled up into one number, making it hard to differentiate |
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| 2021-07-30 08:20:00 |
Business |
Big Oil Companies, Back in the Money, Keep Spending Tight |
Exxon and Chevron reported strong profits as some economies recover from the pandemic, but the oil giants preach capital discipline |
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| 2021-07-30 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Polaris Considers More Price Increases |
After increases across its portfolio by an average of 2.5% in May, sports-vehicle maker weighs boosting prices further amid supply shortages, higher logistics costs |
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| 2021-07-30 07:58:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Tests China’s Covid-19 Strategy |
Infections are spreading quickly after cluster was detected in Nanjing on July 20 |
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| 2021-07-30 07:55:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Hit With Record EU Privacy Fine |
Penalty of $887 million is a sign that bloc’s privacy regulators are taking a more aggressive stance on enforcement |
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| 2021-07-30 07:53:00 |
Markets |
Sale of World’s Oldest Lender Would Soothe Italy’s Banking Woes |
UniCredit is in talks with Rome to take over long troubled rival Monte dei Paschi, whose history stretches back to the Italian Renaissance |
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| 2021-07-30 07:30:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
Meketa Founder Says China, Climate Change and Baby Boomers Will Shape Investment World |
James Meketa, managing principal and chairman of investment adviser Meketa Investment Group, pointed to three trends that investors should bear in mind as they allocate capital |
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| 2021-07-30 07:24:00 |
World |
Philippine Leader Reverses Course, Keeps U.S. Defense Pact |
President Rodrigo Duterte said he would scrap the agreement in 2020 after the U.S. Senate condemned alleged extrajudicial killings as part of an antidrug campaign |
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| 2021-07-30 07:21:00 |
Business |
The Ever Given, Fresh From Suez, Becomes a Tourist Attraction |
Rotterdam port sells tickets for boat ride past the container ship that disrupted global trade |
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| 2021-07-30 07:11:00 |
World |
World Economy Caps Extraordinary Return From Covid-19 Collapse |
Rich countries have roared back from the depths of last year’s contraction, but poor countries lag |
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| 2021-07-30 06:59:00 |
Business |
Procter & Gamble Warns of Higher Costs and Slower Sales |
Covid-19 pandemic, which has fueled demand for household staples, is also driving freight and commodity costs |
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| 2021-07-30 06:53:00 |
Deals |
Goldman Sachs, Ontario Pension Fund Close to Deal to Buy Covid-19 Test Provider |
Deal would value business at close to $1.9 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said |
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| 2021-07-30 06:48:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slide After Strong Month of Gains |
The S&P 500 is poised to end the week on the back foot, but is likely to close out July with its sixth straight month of gains |
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| 2021-07-30 06:26:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Protester, First to Be Sentenced Under China’s National Security Law, Gets Nine Years |
The driver of a motorcycle that collided with police was the first to be convicted and sentenced by judges selected to enforce the new rules |
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| 2021-07-30 06:03:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Eli Lilly’s New Compliance Chief on His Priorities |
Alonzo Weems says compliance must keep pace with innovations like machine learning as well as a changing regulatory environment |
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| 2021-07-30 06:00:00 |
Tech |
Looking for Love Post-Lockdown? Niche Dating Apps Are the Next Big Thing |
Designed to pair up pet owners, runners, vegetarians, gamers and even astrology zealots, super-specific dating apps are helping singles find common ground quickly now that we’re no longer confined |
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| 2021-07-30 06:00:00 |
Business |
How Crunch Fitness Stayed in Shape During Covid |
The company believes that digital exercise offerings will continue to be important. But people also want the in-gym experience. |
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| 2021-07-30 05:53:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Outbreak During Olympics Leads Japan to Widen State of Emergency |
Officials say there isn’t a connection between the Games and a rapid rise in new cases |
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| 2021-07-30 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Household Spending Likely Rose in June, Before Delta Variant Upswing |
While some local governments and businesses reinstate Covid-19 rules, economists expect consumers to continue opening their wallets |
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| 2021-07-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Big Oil Is Vulnerable to Climate Change. Literally. |
Energy companies already faced reputation and legal challenges in the fight against climate change. Now they are grappling with their own exposure to unusual and extreme weather. |
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| 2021-07-30 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Republicans Top Democrats in Passing State Voting Laws, Often Adding Limits |
GOP lawmakers say new rules improve security; Democrats say the laws aim to suppress voters |
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| 2021-07-30 05:00:00 |
Politics |
First Airlift of Imperiled Afghan Interpreters Departs for U.S. |
Thousands of Afghans face Taliban retribution for aiding the U.S. war effort |
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| 2021-07-30 02:44:00 |
Markets |
China’s Tech Crackdown Could Backfire Badly |
When a government comes to believe it can snap its fingers and create—or destroy—whole industries at will, things can easily go awry |
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| 2021-07-30 01:39:00 |
Politics |
Navy Charges Sailor With Starting Fire on USS Bonhomme Richard Ship |
Amphibious assault ship burned for more than four days last July while docked off San Diego |
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| 2021-07-29 23:09:00 |
World |
Carl Levin, Michigan’s Longest-Serving Senator, Dies at 87 |
He was in the minority—even among his Democratic Senate colleagues—when he voted against sending U.S. troops to Iraq in 2002 |
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| 2021-07-29 22:18:00 |
U.S. |
Jill Biden Underwent Medical Procedure on Left Foot |
An object became lodged in the first lady’s foot as she walked on a beach in Hawaii |
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| 2021-07-29 20:33:00 |
Media & Marketing |
MyPillow to Pull Ads From Fox News in Disagreement With Network |
Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, says Fox News refused to run ad promoting an event linked to claims of widespread election fraud |
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| 2021-07-29 19:06:00 |
Business |
Boeing Space Flight Postponed After Mishap at Space Station |
Boeing’s Starliner space capsule was slated for Friday afternoon launch |
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| 2021-07-29 19:04:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Threatens to Sue Texas Over Its Latest Challenge to Federal Immigration Authority |
Attorney General Merrick Garland calls Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order barring nonprofits from transporting asylum seekers dangerous and unlawful |
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| 2021-07-29 18:56:00 |
Markets |
Pinterest Falls Out of Sight, Out of Mind |
Consumers are no longer glued to their computers. For the social-media company, they are looking for inspiration in all the wrong places. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Jan. 6 Committee Carries History’s Weight |
Its members need to nail down what happened on the Capitol—including in their colleagues’ offices. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
A Not So Grand Infrastructure Deal |
The GOP gets roads and bridges. Democrats a green bonanza and more. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
‘Deeply Troubling’ in Afghanistan |
What did Antony Blinken think would happen after the U.S. pulled out? |
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| 2021-07-29 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Growth With Caution Signs |
Higher prices and slow investment mar a strong second quarter for the economy. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Britain’s Middle-Class Tax Lesson |
Guess who pays for expanded social benefits? |
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| 2021-07-29 18:34:00 |
Markets |
Amazon’s New Day Has a Rough Start |
E-commerce titan delivers rare sales and earnings miss during CEO transition |
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| 2021-07-29 18:33:00 |
Business |
Procter & Gamble CEO David Taylor to Step Aside |
Longtime deputy Jon Moeller to take over as CEO of consumer giant; Taylor to serve as executive chairman |
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| 2021-07-29 18:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Duolingo Allows Employees to Sell a Portion of Their Shares Early |
The online language platform, which went public this week, joins a number of technology firms in letting its staff sell shares soon after listing, a deviation from the typical six-month lockup period |
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| 2021-07-29 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
UFOs May Be Earthly and Dangerous |
Adversaries could be developing technology to disrupt flight systems. The U.S. seems to be doing so. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
My Family’s Covid Tragedy May Save Your Life |
My husband died of Covid two weeks before vaccines became available. Don’t wait until it’s too late. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Has Roe v. Wade Met Its Match? |
The brief by Mississippi’s attorney general makes a surprising argument aimed at Chief Justice Roberts. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. Should Send a President to Space |
The new race with China demands lofty accomplishments. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:19:00 |
Books |
‘The Deadline Effect’ Review: Countdown to Zero Hour |
Rushed work can be shoddy, yet we dally and delay until the last minute, when a deadline suddenly concentrates the mind. |
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| 2021-07-29 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
The Burning of Canada’s Churches |
Dozens have gone up in flames, and the prime minister’s response is tepid. |
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| 2021-07-29 17:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Bouldering’: From Roaring Stone to Olympic Sport |
The ultra-agile climbing event without ropes got its name from rocks displaced during the Ice Age |
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| 2021-07-29 17:57:00 |
Film Review |
‘Stillwater’ Review: A Roughneck Abroad |
Matt Damon stars as a father trying to clear his daughter’s name in a murder case in Tom McCarthy’s new crime drama inspired by the Amanda Knox saga. |
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| 2021-07-29 17:57:00 |
Business |
Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release |
Star alleges simultaneous release of the latest Marvel movie in theaters and on Disney+ service was a breach of contract |
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| 2021-07-29 17:55:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Green Knight’ Review: Heads We Lose |
Filmmaker David Lowery adapts the 14th-century Arthurian legend into a fantasy film starring Dev Patel as an aspirant knight on a perilous journey. |
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| 2021-07-29 17:54:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood IPO Was No Feather in Its Cap |
The retail-heavy strategy of its IPO may be questioned after its first-day drop, but the broker’s fundamentals are what matter now |
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| 2021-07-29 17:54:00 |
Television Review |
‘Jungle Cruise’ Review: From Theme Park To Film Arc |
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt star in this Disney picture, set in 1916, about a trek down the Amazon in search of a tree with magical healing powers. |
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| 2021-07-29 17:46:00 |
Politics |
Biden Asks Congress to Extend Federal Eviction Moratorium |
CDC moratorium on evictions of tenants is scheduled to expire Saturday |
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| 2021-07-29 17:32:00 |
Television Review |
‘Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean’ Review: The Car Executive’s Crash |
A Netflix docuseries examines the rise and fall of the auto-industry innovator through never-before-seen footage and interviews with the people who knew him best. |
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| 2021-07-29 17:28:00 |
Film Review |
‘Cousins’ Review: The Tests of Kinship |
A New Zealand feature, now streaming on Netflix, follows three Maori cousins over the course of decades and shines light on the struggles of indigenous peoples. |
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| 2021-07-29 17:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says Federal Employees Must Get Covid-19 Shots or Wear Masks, Test Regularly |
President also called on state, local governments to make $100 payments to newly vaccinated Americans |
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| 2021-07-29 17:13:00 |
Politics |
Senate, House Pass $2.1 Billion Spending Bill to Upgrade Capitol Security, Aid Afghan Refugees |
Vote drew broad support among Democrats and Republicans after bipartisan negotiations |
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| 2021-07-29 16:43:00 |
Markets |
Pinterest Shares Fall as U.S. Monthly Average Users Decline |
Revenue totaled $613.2 million, compared with $272.5 million a year earlier |
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| 2021-07-29 16:43:00 |
U.S. |
When Are the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Deadlines? |
The deadline to register is July 29 for certain individuals. Funds for all current and future eligible claims will run until 2090. |
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| 2021-07-29 16:40:00 |
U.S. |
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With Sexual Assault |
Sex-crime charges involving a teenage boy in 1974 are the first against a current or former U.S. Catholic cardinal |
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| 2021-07-29 16:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Jonathan Kaplan to Be Ambassador to Singapore |
Kaplan founded the company that invented the Flip video camera |
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| 2021-07-29 16:18:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s Stock Price Falls After IPO |
Stock listed on Nasdaq under symbol HOOD was priced at $38 in trading debut |
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| 2021-07-29 16:09:00 |
Business |
FDA Lets Pharmacies Substitute Branded Insulin With Knockoff Product, in First for a Biologic Drug |
Prescriptions for Sanofi’s Lantus can now be swapped with biosimilar product Semglee |
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| 2021-07-29 15:43:00 |
Business |
Unruly Passengers, Harassment Now More Common, Flight Attendants Say |
Survey shows misbehavior stems in part from mask mandates, turmoil of country’s return to travel |
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| 2021-07-29 15:24:00 |
Logistics Report |
U.S. Import Surge Overwhelms Warehouse Space Near Ports |
Availability of industrial real estate close to the nation’s busiest gateway in Southern California has fallen to a record low, and costs are rising |
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| 2021-07-29 15:11:00 |
World |
Israel to Offer Pfizer Booster Shots to Elderly as Delta Cases Rise |
Early data suggest vaccine protection against severe illness has waned; ‘we see people that are hospitalized that were vaccinated, although the risk is lower’ |
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| 2021-07-29 14:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Oven-Roasted Ratatouille |
Take the best summer vegetables, toss in some olive oil, herbs and spices, let it basically cook itself |
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| 2021-07-29 14:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Remarkably Easy Ratatouille Recipe It Took a Lifetime to Get Right |
Take the best summer vegetables, toss in some olive oil, herbs and spices, let it basically cook itself. A writer living in France plots the evolution of his go-to ratatouille. |
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| 2021-07-29 14:46:00 |
Opinion |
Pope Francis, Latin Mass and the Real Catholic Divide |
The church should focus instead on bringing its lost sheep back into the fold. |
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| 2021-07-29 14:45:00 |
Opinion |
‘This Will Never Get Built’: Transit Boondoggles From Coast to Coast |
New York’s East Side Access project is proof of concept for decadeslong planning and construction. |
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| 2021-07-29 14:43:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Counterproductive Attack on U.S. Oil and Gas |
Limiting U.S. supply is more harmful to the environment, not less. |
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| 2021-07-29 14:42:00 |
Opinion |
Everybody’s All-American |
Gymnast Sunisa Lee rises to the occasion in Tokyo. |
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| 2021-07-29 14:41:00 |
Business |
Disney World, Apple to Mandate Masks Indoors |
New requirements come amid rising Covid-19 cases, shifting federal guidance |
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| 2021-07-29 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cracking the Secret of Matter’s Phases |
New research sheds light on the behavior of liquids and gases under extreme conditions. |
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| 2021-07-29 13:27:00 |
Opinion |
An Infrastructure Bill That Works |
This agreement makes necessary investments without destructive tax increases. |
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| 2021-07-29 13:26:00 |
Opinion |
How China Played American Investors |
Shares tumbled this week as investors wondered what they really own when they buy Chinese stocks. |
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| 2021-07-29 13:26:00 |
Business |
Bayer Plans for Roundup Litigation Claims Rising by $4.5 Billion |
The German company is setting aside additional funds on top of its pledged $11.6 billion to resolve litigation alleging its weedkiller causes cancer |
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| 2021-07-29 13:25:00 |
Books |
‘Republic of Detours’ Review: The New Deal in Travel Guides |
The American Guide series, published under the auspices of the Depression-era Federal Writers’ Project, has taken on the aura of a classic. |
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| 2021-07-29 13:22:00 |
Politics |
Senate Bill Aims to Create National Database of Restrictive Property Covenants |
Lawmakers’ measure seeks to research provisions attached to housing deeds that made it harder for Black people in many cities to own property |
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| 2021-07-29 13:13:00 |
Tech |
4 Back-to-School Smartphone Alternatives to Keep In Touch With Your Kids |
From smart watches they’ll never lose to phones with age-appropriate apps, these devices let kids keep in touch without turning them into screentime zombies |
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| 2021-07-29 12:41:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Archegos Report: What You Need to Know |
Investigation commissioned by Credit Suisse’s board holds lessons for bankers, regulators and investors |
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| 2021-07-29 12:29:00 |
World |
China’s New Ambassador to the U.S. Adopts Placating Tone |
Comments by Qin Gang, a trusted aide to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, indicate a desire to reset relationship, but on China’s terms |
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| 2021-07-29 12:17:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ways to Praise Remote Workers |
A behavioral economist answers questions on expressing appreciation from afar, protecting your marriage from pandemic stress and talking to loved ones who believe conspiracy theories. |
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| 2021-07-29 12:02:00 |
World |
EU Overtakes U.S. in Covid-19 Vaccines as Delta Variant Spreads |
European bloc sustains rapid pace of vaccinations after slow start; U.S. faces resistance from inoculation skeptics |
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| 2021-07-29 12:01:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: Seven Movies and Shows to Stream This Week |
Emily Mortimer’s three-part miniseries ‘The Pursuit of Love’ comes to Amazon Prime Video, the Rock rides Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ to the screen and Kevin Smith brings He-Man to Netflix |
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| 2021-07-29 11:36:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Needs to Make Bold Changes |
The bank’s Archegos position is cleared, but more needs to be done to persuade investors that lender is on stable footing |
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| 2021-07-29 11:26:00 |
Business |
Albertsons Prepares for Potential Covid-19 Restrictions |
CEO says grocer is studying mask and vaccine mandates as Delta variant boosts Covid-19 cases |
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| 2021-07-29 10:09:00 |
A-hed |
What’s the Hot Endorsement Deal for 3½ Tons of College Football Players? Barbecue |
For the first time, student-athletes can make money off their name, image and likeness. So far, that has meant some meaty restaurant endorsements. |
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| 2021-07-29 09:58:00 |
Markets |
How Ford and Volkswagen Could Keep the Good Times Rolling |
Chip shortage has made car sales unusually profitable, but makers’ chances of maintaining margins depend on a new way of doing business |
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| 2021-07-29 09:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ancient Partners in Love and War |
The Sacred Band of Thebes, a Greek military unit composed of male couples, inspired modern crusaders for gay rights. |
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| 2021-07-29 09:52:00 |
Business |
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Charged With Lying to Investors |
Federal prosecutors say alleged scheme targeted individual investors |
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| 2021-07-29 09:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
A French Sauvignon Blanc We Should Be Drinking More Often |
Somehow, Pouilly-Fumé dropped off the map as its close cousin Sancerre grew ever trendier. We found five excellent Fumés worth bucking the trend for. |
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| 2021-07-29 09:23:00 |
Tech |
Top EV Battery Maker Adds Sodium to Its Recipe Book |
China’s CATL, a Tesla supplier, says cheaper element could lower vehicle cost |
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| 2021-07-29 09:21:00 |
Markets |
Hard Liquor Can Take the Edge Off Inflation |
Spirits companies like Diageo are better equipped to manage a spike in input costs than brewer AB InBev and other consumer staples giants |
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| 2021-07-29 09:02:00 |
Business |
Toy Makers Scramble as Shipping Snarls Threaten to Spoil Christmas |
Companies race to import enough toys for holiday season and try to pass along higher shipping costs |
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| 2021-07-29 09:00:00 |
Politics |
The U.S. Military Is a Voracious Gas Guzzler. Now Some Want It to Go Green. |
Advocates see gains in stealth and mobility from technologies that cut greenhouse-gas emissions |
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| 2021-07-29 09:00:00 |
Business |
Slack, Trello, Microsoft Teams: Features to Look for in Collaboration Software |
The right features can make teamwork seamless. The wrong ones can make everybody frustrated. |
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| 2021-07-29 08:37:00 |
Business |
Brace for Higher Prices for Ice Cream, Beer and Bottled Water |
Food and drink companies say pandemic recovery is buoying sales but leading to higher costs for ingredients, packaging and transport |
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| 2021-07-29 08:29:00 |
U.S. |
Surfside Condo Collapse Lawsuits Are a Fight Over Just $50 Million |
Plaintiffs’ lawyers say it would take $1 billion to fairly compensate victims of Champlain Towers South and families, but the pool of insurance money is limited |
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| 2021-07-29 08:11:00 |
World |
Tunisia, Sole Survivor of Arab Spring, Risks Sliding Back to Autocratic Rule |
President Kais Saied was accused of staging a coup after firing government ministers and suspending parliament, after months of antigovernment protests |
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| 2021-07-29 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Lithia Motors Looks to Increase Profitability as Auto Sales Boom |
The dealership chain is building out its e-commerce platform and lending units to earn more money |
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| 2021-07-29 07:30:00 |
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Startup Medical-Device Acquisitions Picked Up in First Half of Year |
An improving market for medtech initial public offerings is providing competition to acquirers |
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| 2021-07-29 07:00:00 |
World |
These Countries Stifled Covid-19. Now the Delta Variant Has Left Them Vulnerable. |
Across the Asia-Pacific region, few infections and low vaccination rates have led to an immunity shortfall |
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| 2021-07-29 07:00:00 |
Middle East |
U.S. Plans Sanctions Against Iran’s Drones and Guided Missiles |
Western security officials say they view Iranian precision-strike capabilities as a bigger immediate threat than nuclear enrichment and ballistic missiles |
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| 2021-07-29 07:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Climate-Conscious Banks Stick With Distressed Polluters |
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan made public commitments to environmental sustainability but continue to finance struggling coal and oil-and-gas producers |
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| 2021-07-29 06:58:00 |
Markets |
Didi Global Considers Going Private to Placate China and Compensate Investors |
Ride-hailing giant has been contemplating delisting plan as crackdown widens and has obtained support from cybersecurity watchdog |
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| 2021-07-29 06:47:00 |
Business |
Ever Given, the Ship That Blocked the Suez, Makes It to Port |
Container vessel arrives in Rotterdam months after throwing global shipping into disarray |
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| 2021-07-29 06:18:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Creep Up Ahead of GDP Data |
S&P 500 futures are calm as investors await earnings from Comcast, Mastercard and Amazon |
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| 2021-07-29 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Carlyle’s Quarterly Earnings Jump on Strong Investment Performance |
Growth in the value of the firm’s private-equity portfolio outpaces the broader market |
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| 2021-07-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Likely Hit Historic Fast Pace |
Slower growth is expected in coming months, with Delta variant of Covid-19 and materials and labor disruptions clouding economic outlook |
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| 2021-07-29 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Cybersecurity Chiefs Are in High Demand as Companies Face Rising Hacking Threats |
Companies are paying higher salaries, and in some cases giving more autonomy, to attract executives who manage data security |
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| 2021-07-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
London Stock Exchange Suffers Indigestion From Refinitiv Deal |
U.K. stock exchange operator’s stock price has slumped about 15% since closing $15 billion bet on data, sharply underperforming global peers |
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| 2021-07-29 05:30:00 |
Business |
Hollywood Productions Halted as Covid-19 Emerges on Sets Again |
A debate is heating up over vaccination protocols for cast and crew members and how to enforce them |
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| 2021-07-29 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Powell Pushes Back on Tapering Mortgage Buying More Aggressively |
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| 2021-07-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Are Expected to Remain Near Pandemic Low |
Economists estimate new filings for unemployment benefits resumed their decline after a one-week rise |
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| 2021-07-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Amazon’s Profit-Run Poised to Continue |
E-commerce giant has benefited from increase in online shopping and growth of cloud computing |
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| 2021-07-29 05:04:00 |
Markets |
Chips Are Not Down at Samsung |
Samsung shares have suffered this year as investors anticipate the end of the memory-chip price boom. They shouldn’t be so pessimistic. |
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| 2021-07-29 04:32:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Loses Money on Covid-19 Vaccine for Second Straight Quarter |
Results highlight the diverging fortunes of vaccine makers, after Pfizer lifted its sales forecast |
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| 2021-07-29 03:24:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Failed to Act on Archegos Risks, Report Says |
Risks were ‘identified and were conspicuous’ according to a bank-commissioned investigation, which blames top employees for not taking action |
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| 2021-07-29 01:21:00 |
Markets |
China Moves to Reassure Global Banks and Investors After Market Rout |
Securities regulator says future policies will be introduced more cautiously to avoid market volatility |
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| 2021-07-28 23:07:00 |
Business |
J&J Contractor Plans to Resume Covid-19 Vaccine Production at Troubled Baltimore Plant |
Emergent BioSolutions received FDA approval to resume manufacturing after being shut down for contamination |
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| 2021-07-28 22:57:00 |
Politics |
Restrictions for Migrant Families at U.S.-Mexico Border Won’t Be Lifted as Covid Cases Surge |
Biden administration was expected to spare families from a pandemic policy that blocks many migrants from entering the U.S. for public health reasons |
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| 2021-07-28 22:25:00 |
Business |
Samsung Profit Rises 73% as Memory-Chip Demand Surges |
Pandemic’s impact helps the South Korean company offset weakness in its smartphone shipments |
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| 2021-07-28 21:16:00 |
Real Estate |
Jared Kushner Is Launching an Investment Firm in Miami |
Son-in-law of Trump and ex-White House senior adviser plans to establish money manager as soon as this fall |
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| 2021-07-28 20:41:00 |
CFO Journal |
XPO Logistics Appoints Insider as CFO Just Days Before Spinoff |
The naming of Ravi Tulsyan to succeed David Wyshner comes as the company readies to hive off its contract logistics business on Monday |
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| 2021-07-28 20:22:00 |
Politics |
Republicans Threaten to Block Two Biden Nominations Over Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline |
Senate lawmakers say they plan to oppose two Treasury Department nominees over the administration’s handling of the project from Russia to Germany |
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| 2021-07-28 20:14:00 |
World |
Indigenous Police to Investigate Ontario Boarding-School Deaths |
Six Nations of the Grand River says survivors asked for the probe after unmarked graves were found near former schools in Western Canada |
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| 2021-07-28 19:55:00 |
IPOs |
Robinhood IPO Prices at $38 a Share |
Investing platform’s IPO is expected to start trading Thursday in highly anticipated deal |
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| 2021-07-28 19:30:00 |
Politics |
What’s in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, and What Hurdles Lie Ahead |
Federal spending on roads, bridges and expanded broadband access will be paid for with unused Covid-19 aid funds and unspent jobless aid, among other sources |
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| 2021-07-28 19:17:00 |
Markets |
Time to Roll the Dice on Facebook |
Investors buying the social media company may score a longer-term deal |
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| 2021-07-28 19:02:00 |
Business |
Ford Posts Surprise Profit Amid Strong New-Car Market |
Auto maker expects vehicle production, hit hard by the global chip shortage, to recover in the second half of the year |
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| 2021-07-28 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Federal Reserve’s Big Inflation Miss |
If you bet on the central bank’s price forecasts, you lost. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
Two False Narratives About the Capitol Riot |
As the Jan. 6 committee meets, politics drowns out the actual story. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Cost of the School Shutdowns |
A new McKinsey study documents the severe student learning loss. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Breaking Bill de Blasio’s Windows |
The mayor promises to focus on quality-of-life issues. Seriously. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
The Messages in the Marsquakes |
Some surprising findings as the InSight lander uses seismology to map out the inside of the Red Planet. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
The American Jobs Plan Is a Call to Arms for the GOP |
Republicans have to stop the massive spending bill from transforming the U.S. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Student-Athletes Deserve 10-Year Scholarships |
Give them the time and resources to finish their degrees after their athletic eligibility runs out. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Will Increase Life Expectancy |
Last week’s bad news reflects a failure to understand statistics. |
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| 2021-07-28 18:38:00 |
Books |
‘The Man in the Mask’ Review: Prisoner of Mystery |
Jailers were told to keep him from communicating with anyone—for years. What awful crime had he committed to merit such treatment? |
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| 2021-07-28 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden Is Sinking |
How long will the president’s old pals, the moderate Democrats, hang on for the descent? |
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| 2021-07-28 18:36:00 |
Business |
American Airlines Pilots and Flight Attendants Unions Say They Can’t Find Hotel Rooms |
Complaints another sign of air travel’s growing pains, as surge in demand this summer overwhelms tourism hot spots, hotels, airports |
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| 2021-07-28 18:12:00 |
Business |
Apple to Require Employees, Customers to Wear Masks in Many U.S. Stores |
The company has also told workers in corporate offices to wear masks regardless of vaccination status |
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| 2021-07-28 17:53:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Agreement on Major Issues Reached by Bipartisan Group of Senators |
Negotiators of roughly $1 trillion package are confident they have locked down enough Republican and Democratic support to advance bill later Wednesday |
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| 2021-07-28 17:46:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Vaccine’s Protection Against Covid-19 Declines After Six Months but Remains High |
New data shows efficacy drops to 84% from a peak of 96% within two months of vaccination |
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| 2021-07-28 17:39:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
J&J Talc Claimants Seek to Pre-Empt Company’s Bankruptcy Strategy |
Separately, lawmakers probe company over whether it plans to address talc-related injury claims through bankruptcy |
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| 2021-07-28 17:10:00 |
Economy |
Fed Launches Standing Repo Facility to Boost Market Liquidity |
The Fed is putting a $500 billion cap on the facility and is offering a similar tool to foreign central banks |
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| 2021-07-28 17:03:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Edge Higher After Fed Signal on Tapering Bond Buying |
Central bank says U.S. economy has made progress toward its employment and inflation goals |
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| 2021-07-28 16:56:00 |
Markets |
Citizens Financial to Buy Investors Bancorp in $3.5 Billion Deal |
Latest regional bank tie-up follows Citizens’ agreement to buy East Coast branches and online deposit business of HSBC Holding |
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| 2021-07-28 16:45:00 |
U.S. |
Police Officer Who Shot Jay Anderson in Milwaukee Suburb in 2016 to Be Prosecuted |
Court will appoint special prosecutor to lead case against officer who was involved in three fatal shootings over five years |
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| 2021-07-28 16:38:00 |
U.S. |
Sandy Hook Families Offered $33 Million Settlement by Gun Maker Remington |
Two of the bankrupt firearms manufacturer’s insurers are backing the offer of $3.66 million each for nine families, a person with knowledge of the case said |
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| 2021-07-28 16:31:00 |
Art Review |
‘Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier and Ives’ Review: Framing History |
An exhibition at the Shelburne Museum explores how one firm captured the social and political transformations of 19th-century America through its popular lithographs. |
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| 2021-07-28 16:29:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
How Lapine and Sondheim Put It All Together |
A new memoir and oral history by James Lapine, who wrote the book for and directed ‘Sunday in the Park With George,’ shows how the treasured musical came to be. |
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| 2021-07-28 16:06:00 |
World |
U.S., India Pledge Commitment to Afghanistan Amid Taliban Gains |
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit was in part aimed at reassuring Indian leaders as American troops withdraw |
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| 2021-07-28 16:02:00 |
Politics |
FTC’s Lina Khan Blames Digital Platforms for Surge in Consumer Fraud |
Testimony by Federal Trade Commission chairwoman indicates big technology companies will be target |
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| 2021-07-28 15:57:00 |
Real Estate |
Why Outdoor Entertaining Is More Trouble Than It’s Worth |
Décor columnist Michelle Slatalla won’t be talked out of her distaste for dining outside, a wildly popular activity she finds overrated |
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| 2021-07-28 15:38:00 |
Opinion |
January 6 and the ‘Insurrection’ Thesis |
Sentences handed out so far are for lesser offenses. |
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| 2021-07-28 15:32:00 |
World |
U.K. to Open Up to Vaccinated American Travelers |
U.S. visitors to be able to enter without quarantine as government hopes for influx of tourists and bankers |
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| 2021-07-28 15:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fro-Jito |
This frozen riff on the classic Mojito uses Rumple Minze liqueur instead of fresh mint for a clean, frosty version without little flecks of green herb in the mix |
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| 2021-07-28 15:31:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Warns States Over New Voting Laws |
Biden administration signals intention to enforce federal election laws as some Republican-led states pass measures narrowing voting options |
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| 2021-07-28 15:23:00 |
Life & Arts |
Boat Drinks Bring the Summer Vibe—Even If You’re Landlocked |
These easy-to-make, easy-to-drink cocktails conjure a cruise around Key West. Start with this recipe for an icy, refreshing Fro-Jito. |
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| 2021-07-28 15:21:00 |
Politics |
Biden Plans to Require Covid-19 Vaccine or Regular Tests for Federal Workers |
The move, which could affect millions of workers, would represent the latest effort to address Delta variant |
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| 2021-07-28 15:18:00 |
Tech |
Google to Require Vaccinations for On-Campus Staff, Joins Employers Rethinking Returns |
Tech giant delays planned return to offices until mid-October as U.S. companies take new precautions against Delta variant’s spread |
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| 2021-07-28 15:05:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Fueled a Treasury Market Meltdown in 2020. Report Offers 10 Potential Fixes. |
Regulators face questions over how to avoid more frequent dysfunction |
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| 2021-07-28 14:59:00 |
Opinion |
What Good Is Common-Good Constitutionalism? |
It isn’t so different from the ‘living constitution’ movement of a half-century ago. |
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| 2021-07-28 14:52:00 |
Politics |
Some Republicans Reject Revived Covid-19 Mask Rules in Congress |
GOP’s Kevin McCarthy and Democrat Nancy Pelosi trade gibes over Capitol physician office’s reversal in face of Delta variant’s spread |
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| 2021-07-28 14:48:00 |
Opinion |
Tax-Friendly Philanthropy Needs Guardrails |
It isn’t a woke attack to ensure that charitable tax rules get resources to charities and the beneficiaries they serve. |
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| 2021-07-28 14:47:00 |
Opinion |
The Difference Between a Comedian and a Comic |
Jerry Lewis said things funny. He was a comic. |
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| 2021-07-28 14:42:00 |
Economy |
Fed Says Economy Has Made Progress Toward Its Goals, Teeing Up Bond Taper |
Officials will assess whether to begin shrinking their $120 billion in monthly asset purchases in coming meetings |
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| 2021-07-28 14:40:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Is Warning You About Certain Risks Before You Invest in Its IPO |
The trading app has grown explosively—and at times painfully—and challenges lie ahead as it makes its anticipated debut |
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| 2021-07-28 14:24:00 |
World |
Tiny Bhutan Outpaces Neighbors With Rapid Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign |
While bigger South Asian neighbors such as India and Bangladesh fall way behind in their vaccination efforts, Bhutan inoculates 90% of eligible adults |
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| 2021-07-28 14:11:00 |
Markets |
SEC Weighs Making Companies Liable for Climate Disclosures |
Chairman asks staff to consider whether climate-related statements should be required in 10-K annual reports |
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| 2021-07-28 14:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Latest Pandemic Travel Trend: Adults-Only Luxury Resort Vacations |
After too much together time during lockdown, parents are ditching the kids. These six luxury resorts all cater to grown-ups and offer serene, sophisticated diversions, from wine-tasting in Napa to catnaps on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. |
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| 2021-07-28 13:45:00 |
Business |
SBA to Simplify PPP Loan Forgiveness for Smallest Borrowers |
Agency will allow borrowers of $150,000 or less to apply directly for forgiveness, if their banks join program |
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| 2021-07-28 13:19:00 |
World |
China Meets With Taliban, Stepping Up as U.S. Exits Afghanistan |
Foreign minister, signaling a growing role for Beijing in the country, urges group to pursue peace efforts |
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| 2021-07-28 13:07:00 |
CIO Journal |
Retailers Lean on Software to Combat Rising Costs |
AI systems trained on large amounts of sales data are helping grocery stores and other retailers price items |
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| 2021-07-28 13:03:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Keeps Resurging, but Western Economies Are Adapting |
Vaccinations have been decisive factor in limiting Delta variant’s impact; governments and businesses also have adjusted policies |
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| 2021-07-28 12:45:00 |
Markets |
Google’s Costs Have Catching Up to Do |
Surge in operating profit comes as R&D, capex and sales expenditures track below normal |
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| 2021-07-28 12:41:00 |
Tech |
Apple and Tesla Are the Chip Shortage’s Latest Victims |
The supply-chain woes for microprocessors are hitting those once seen less affected |
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| 2021-07-28 12:34:00 |
Opinion |
Why Is the FDA Attacking a Safe, Effective Drug? |
Ivermectin is a promising Covid treatment and prophylaxis, but the agency is denigrating it. |
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| 2021-07-28 12:33:00 |
Opinion |
A Democrat Against Deficits |
Congress should pay for its infrastructure spending, not look for creative ways of avoiding responsibility. |
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| 2021-07-28 12:13:00 |
World |
U.S. Sanctions Syrians Linked to Alleged Atrocities |
Action is a public censure of the Assad regime and its supporters including Russia and Iran, analysts say, given the targeted officials’ limited exposure |
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| 2021-07-28 12:10:00 |
Markets |
Pfizer Stock Doesn’t Need a Booster Shot |
Covid-19 vaccine sales are still brisk, but the rest of Pfizer’s business is in fine health |
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| 2021-07-28 11:56:00 |
Business |
Baxter in Early Talks to Buy Medical-Device Maker Hill-Rom |
Hill-Rom has already rebuffed a $144-per-share bid from Baxter, sources say |
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| 2021-07-28 11:27:00 |
Markets |
Boeing Is Mostly Over the Pandemic, but Not Its Own Problems |
Issues still threaten plane maker’s competitive position |
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| 2021-07-28 10:54:00 |
Politics |
Washington’s Most Powerful Oil Lobby Faces Reckoning on Climate Change |
The American Petroleum Institute’s green makeover has been met with skepticism from friends and foes alike |
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| 2021-07-28 10:49:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s Lenders Want to Grow Their Investment Banks Again |
Keeping busy in capital markets has helped Barclays and Deutsche Bank deliver steady performances but plans to expand their investment banks still seem risky. |
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| 2021-07-28 10:43:00 |
World |
Outspoken Chinese Industrialist Gets 18-Year Sentence for Causing Public Disorder, Other Offenses |
Conviction of farming executive Sun Dawu and 19 others signals risks for private entrepreneurs in China |
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| 2021-07-28 10:31:00 |
CFO Journal |
Rollins Names Interim Finance Chief Amid SEC Probe |
Julie Bimmerman, who has been vice president of finance and investor relations since 2018, will serve as interim chief financial officer and treasurer |
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| 2021-07-28 10:01:00 |
Arts |
‘Stillwater’ Was Delayed for Almost a Year—Here’s Why the Director Is Grateful |
Cheered at Cannes, the new Matt Damon movie is now rolling the dice on a theaters-only release |
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| 2021-07-28 09:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Grilled Rib-Eye Skewers With Roasted Peppers and a Green Salad |
This recipe gets maximum flavor from rib-eye with minimal time and effort. Roasted piquillo peppers and a simple green salad provide bracing complements. |
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| 2021-07-28 09:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Grill Steak This Summer: Simply, Skewered |
This recipe gets maximum flavor from rib-eye with minimal time and effort. Roasted piquillo peppers and a simple green salad provide bracing complements. |
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| 2021-07-28 09:11:00 |
World |
Gunman in Pakistan Fires on Car Carrying Chinese Engineers |
Attack is the latest on China’s citizens in the country, which is a close ally of Beijing |
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| 2021-07-28 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
They Got Great Deals on Airfare. Then Came the Flight Changes. |
Fliers who thought they’d scored cheap fares on Delta and other airlines are getting rebooked on longer, less convenient itineraries—and that’s just the start of their headaches |
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| 2021-07-28 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Directs Agencies to Develop Cybersecurity Standards for Critical Infrastructure |
Though voluntary, officials said the new step could be a prelude to a push for cybersecurity mandates |
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| 2021-07-28 08:44:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s IPO to Test Loyalty of Retail Trading Legion it Helped Create |
Despite having access to buy in to one of the buzziest trading events of the year, some individual investors are saying: No thanks |
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| 2021-07-28 08:32:00 |
Sports |
‘I Need to Call It’: Behind Simone Biles’s Stunning Olympic Withdrawal |
Eight years ago, Simone Biles had to be forced off the competition floor by her then-coach over her mental state. In 2021, the greatest gymnast of all time insisted to team staff that she was removing herself. |
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| 2021-07-28 08:24:00 |
World |
China Prepares New Anti-Sanction Laws for Hong Kong and Macau |
Rules threaten to punish companies that comply with U.S. and European bans |
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| 2021-07-28 08:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Delta Variant Is More Contagious. Here’s What It Means For You. |
Because people infected with Delta carry much higher levels of virus, it’s time to rethink our behaviors, scientists say |
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| 2021-07-28 08:03:00 |
Markets |
‘Real’ Government-Bond Yields Tumble to Record Lows |
Decline in U.S., European yields adjusted for inflation is a sign that investors are paring bets on rapid economic recovery |
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| 2021-07-28 08:00:00 |
Work & Life |
Wharton Is First Elite M.B.A. Program to Enroll More Women Than Men |
Dean of the University of Pennsylvania’s business school says Covid-19 ‘wreaked havoc’ on women’s careers |
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| 2021-07-28 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
T-Shirt With a Suit: Is the ‘Miami Vice’ Look Actually Cool? |
To ease the transition from lockdown sweats to more-tailored fare, some men are taking a page out of Detective Sonny Crockett’s book and wearing casual T-shirts—not stuffy button-downs—under their sport coats |
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| 2021-07-28 07:30:00 |
Markets |
New Food-Delivery Battlefield Has Wurst Appeal |
Uber Eats and DoorDash may be able to best Just Eat Takeaway.com in Germany, but doing so will cost them |
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| 2021-07-28 07:04:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Walks IPO Pricing Tightrope |
It will be difficult for Robinhood to both deliver huge gains to its customers and also show itself to be a major future IPO player |
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| 2021-07-28 07:00:00 |
World |
As China Cleans Up From Zhengzhou Floods, Authorities Keep a Grip on Information |
Police stop people from taking photos of hard-hit areas, tell reporters they can’t cover flood response without official clearance |
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| 2021-07-28 06:41:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Wobble Ahead of Fed Update |
The S&P 500 is on course to hover near its record high, while the Dow is poised to open with tepid losses |
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| 2021-07-28 06:00:00 |
Business |
Spotify Adds Fewer Total Users Than Expected |
Streaming audio service says ad revenue more than doubles, helped by podcasts from Joe Rogan and Bill Simmons |
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| 2021-07-28 05:35:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Profit Soars on Investment Banking |
Chief Executive Jes Staley has staked his strategy on reinvigorating the investment bank |
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| 2021-07-28 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Eyes on Fed Taper Debate, News Possible on New Liquidity Tool |
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| 2021-07-28 05:30:00 |
World |
After Navalny, Challenging Russia’s Putin Is Getting Even Harder |
Opposition leaders have been detained, media sidelined and legal rights groups forced to disband in run-up to parliamentary elections in September |
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| 2021-07-28 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Meeting Will Focus on Tapering Timeline |
Officials are looking to forge consensus on how and when to eventually reduce their asset purchases |
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| 2021-07-28 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
White Evangelicals Resist Covid-19 Vaccine Most Among Religious Groups |
Nearly one-quarter don’t want shot, new study finds, and church leaders face hurdles persuading them |
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| 2021-07-28 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Facebook’s Ad Business Poised to Post Another Strong Quarter |
With digital ad spending still on a tear, the social-media company is on track to report sharp growth in second-quarter revenue and profit |
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| 2021-07-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Hot Housing Market Lets Banks Sell Mortgage Risk |
Banks are now bundling and selling default risk on mortgage loans to yield-hungry investors |
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| 2021-07-28 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Propose Buy American Rule for Government Procurements |
Under the rule, contractors would be required to prove American content |
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| 2021-07-28 04:52:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Posts Surge in Profit but Faces Headwinds |
Frankfurt-based lender reports drop in revenue as booming client activity during the pandemic slowed |
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| 2021-07-28 04:06:00 |
Business |
Rio Tinto Net Profit Jumps on Boom in Commodity Prices |
Company benefits from elevated prices, which have stirred debate about whether markets are entering an extended boom |
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| 2021-07-28 03:28:00 |
Tech |
Activision Blizzard Details Steps to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment Ahead of Planned Walkout |
CEO Bobby Kotick hires an outside law firm to investigate allegations laid out in a recent lawsuit |
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| 2021-07-27 22:27:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Won’t Defend GOP Lawmaker Mo Brooks in Lawsuit Over Jan. 6 Riot |
Department says congressman’s rally speech wasn’t an official function |
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| 2021-07-27 19:27:00 |
Politics |
D.C. Mayor Tackles Post-Pandemic Challenges |
Muriel Bowser looks to bolster police recruitment amid rising gun violence |
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| 2021-07-27 19:12:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Glencore Probe Yields Charges Against Another Former Trader |
Anthony Stimler pleaded guilty to conspiring to pay millions of dollars in bribes to officials in Nigeria and elsewhere, court records show |
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| 2021-07-27 19:00:00 |
Markets |
Ride-Sharing Startup Swvl Nearing Deal to Go Public With Female-Led SPAC |
Middle East-based ride-sharing and technology company plans to merge with Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital |
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| 2021-07-27 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
How Students Experience Critical Race Theory |
Collegiate-level HR workshops bombard students with obscure neologisms, ahistorical analyses and simplistic slogans. |
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| 2021-07-27 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
To Mandate or Not to Mandate Vaccines |
The FDA should move faster on final approval to reassure the public. |
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| 2021-07-27 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
First Use the Spare Covid $1 Trillion |
A GAO report shows how much relief cash remains unspent. |
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| 2021-07-27 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Foreign Policy Returns to Normal, for Both Better and Worse |
Republicans are suddenly tougher than Democrats on Russia and China. The Trump era is truly over. |
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| 2021-07-27 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Laughter Can Defeat the Left |
They make themselves ridiculous as they try to kill comedy. |
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| 2021-07-27 18:35:00 |
Markets |
Apple’s Ensemble Act Is Working Again |
Tech giant’s iPhone dependence has shrunk, as iPad, Mac, Wearables and Services all pick up growth |
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| 2021-07-27 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Could Larry Elder Really Replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom? |
The conservative radio host leads all other candidates, but a majority will have to reject the incumbent first. |
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| 2021-07-27 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Who Wants to Mask Up for Delta? |
A new variant invites a rethink of our bumpy road to Covid being a low-risk nuisance. |
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| 2021-07-27 18:33:00 |
Books |
‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’ Review: Psychoactive Sensibilities |
One of the most trusted authorities on what we put inside ourselves pens a trio of lively essays about opium, caffeine and mescaline. |
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| 2021-07-27 17:58:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Expected to Publish Details of Archegos Failures |
Report could come as soon as Thursday, is likely to focus on bank’s risk management unit, human errors in judgment and unheeded risk |
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| 2021-07-27 17:44:00 |
CFO Journal |
Elevator Maker Otis Faces Pushback From Suppliers on Prices |
Company wants to lock in raw-material prices to keep a lid on costs, but suppliers are less amenable than last year, CFO says |
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| 2021-07-27 17:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Intends to Nominate Former Senate Aide to European Union Post |
Mark Gitenstein, a former ambassador to Romania, has been a confidant to Biden for four decades |
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| 2021-07-27 17:17:00 |
Business |
Lysol. N95 Masks. UPS. For Some Pandemic Winners, the Boom Is Over. |
Growth is slowing, adding to challenges as they deal with rising costs and supply constraints |
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| 2021-07-27 17:07:00 |
U.S. |
CDC Urges Vaccinated People to Resume Wearing Masks Indoors in Some Areas |
Move marks a change from agency’s earlier guidance as highly contagious Delta variant spreads |
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| 2021-07-27 16:57:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Sells Unique Wu-Tang Clan Album Owned by Martin Shkreli |
The convicted pharmaceutical executive forfeited the one-of-a-kind record after his conviction on securities fraud |
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| 2021-07-27 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Officer Describes Fighting ‘Hand to Hand, Inch by Inch’ in Jan. 6 Testimony |
Hearing represents start of Democratic-led House committee’s efforts to investigate the attack |
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| 2021-07-27 16:54:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers Say Infrastructure Deal Within Reach |
Bipartisan Senate negotiators are working through transit funding and other issues that bogged down talks on $1 trillion package |
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| 2021-07-27 16:43:00 |
Politics |
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Other GOP Lawmakers Sue Pelosi Over Mask Penalties |
The Georgia Congresswoman, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Ralph Norman of South Carolina were fined $500 for not wearing masks |
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| 2021-07-27 16:26:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Boy Behind the Door’ Review: Stranger Danger |
In Justin Powell and David Charbonier’s horror flick on Shudder, two tween boys are kidnapped and taken to a remote location, where one risks his life in a race to help the other escape. |
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| 2021-07-27 16:23:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Immortal’ Review: Mob Family Reunion |
An offshoot of the TV series ‘Gomorrah,’ this HBO Max feature film directed by and starring Marco D’Amore follows the life and near death of Ciro, a member of an Italian crime organization. |
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| 2021-07-27 16:21:00 |
Opera Review |
‘King Arthur’ Review: Round Table Love Triangle |
For all its romance, Bard SummerScape’s indoor production of Ernest Chausson’s rarely performed opera resembles an action movie with an underlying message: Don’t let a girl into the boys’ club. |
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| 2021-07-27 16:16:00 |
Business |
Starbucks Sales Outpace Pre-Pandemic Levels |
U.S. business rebounds, helping boost earnings; coffee giant boosts profit forecast |
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| 2021-07-27 16:08:00 |
Business |
Why Workplace Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Aren’t Widespread—Yet |
Some public employees and healthcare workers soon will have to show proof of vaccination, but so far most private-sector workers haven’t faced such rules |
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| 2021-07-27 16:02:00 |
Politics |
Senate Reaches $2 Billion Bipartisan Deal for Capitol Security |
Bill includes funding to expedite the resettlement of Afghans who helped U.S. troops |
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| 2021-07-27 15:39:00 |
World |
Israel Begins Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for At-Risk Children Under 12 as Delta Cases Surge |
Officials say young children with certain underlying conditions should get the shot |
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| 2021-07-27 15:30:00 |
U.S. |
Ex-Military Analyst Gets 45-Month Sentence for Leaking Classified Drone Information |
Daniel Hale, who pleaded guilty earlier this year, said he gave secret government material to journalist because he wanted public to know about civilian casualties of U.S. drone program |
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| 2021-07-27 15:29:00 |
Business |
Airlines Struggle With Fuel Shortages at Some Smaller Western U.S. Airports |
‘Every gallon of jet fuel saved is helpful,’ American Airlines told pilots |
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| 2021-07-27 14:49:00 |
World |
China to Revise Population Law to Reverse Birthrate Decline |
Lawmakers look to remove legal obstacles keeping couples from having more children |
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| 2021-07-27 14:37:00 |
Opinion |
Wall Street Gets a Chinese Education |
Communist Party control always trumps the needs of investors. |
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| 2021-07-27 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
Washington’s Extra Trillion |
How about a little something for taxpayers’ effort? |
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| 2021-07-27 14:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
The RV Vacation Meets Glamping as More Americans Embrace Outdoor Trips |
A handful of glamping retreats around the U.S. now cater to Outdoorsy’s RV renters looking for a little coddling around the campfire |
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| 2021-07-27 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
It’s Time to Start Requiring Covid Vaccines |
Too many aren’t getting the shot, and the state has options to compel citizens. |
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| 2021-07-27 12:58:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Is the 21st Century’s Sputnik |
The space race spawned Darpa. The pandemic proved we need an agency for health innovation. |
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| 2021-07-27 12:28:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Deaths Rise Sharply in Indonesia |
The world’s fourth most populous nation, where about 7% of people are fully vaccinated, reported more than 2,000 daily fatalities for the first time |
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| 2021-07-27 12:22:00 |
Markets |
GE and Raytheon Aren’t Yet Flying on All Engines |
Both conglomerates have reported a surge in airline shop visits in the second quarter, but their aerospace businesses still face many unknowns |
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| 2021-07-27 12:19:00 |
World |
Saudi Arabia to Impose Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate |
Persian Gulf states take steps to bar the unvaccinated from public spaces, as the U.S. and Europe grapple with restrictions |
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| 2021-07-27 11:56:00 |
World |
China Appears to Be Building New Silos for Nuclear Missiles, Researchers Say |
Discovery from commercial satellite imagery follows another U.S. think-tank analysis appearing to identify a separate missile-silo project |
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| 2021-07-27 11:11:00 |
Markets |
Intel to Move a Little Faster, Break Things |
Chip maker drops out of nanometer-based marketing race but still outlines aggressive—and likely expensive—catch-up plan |
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| 2021-07-27 11:07:00 |
Opinion |
So Much for Biden’s ‘Return to Normalcy’ |
There is nothing normal or decent about the president’s assertion that Jim Crow is back. |
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| 2021-07-27 10:58:00 |
Opinion |
Age, Weight and Covid Risk |
The U.K. has announced it will not administer vaccines to most children under 18. |
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| 2021-07-27 10:49:00 |
World |
Water Protests in Iran Test Country’s Leaders |
Unrest in Khuzestan portends new depth to challenges awaiting Ebrahim Raisi as he prepares for presidency |
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| 2021-07-27 10:45:00 |
Opinion |
Space Travel Isn’t Only for Astronauts |
There are always risks. But would America even exist if the ships crossing the Atlantic in the 17th century were limited to maritime professionals? |
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| 2021-07-27 09:51:00 |
Business |
UPS Ships Fewer Packages as Pandemic Boom Wanes |
Carrier says revenue jumped as higher shipping rates offset slowdown in deliveries with more shoppers venturing to stores |
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| 2021-07-27 09:43:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
From Billie Eilish to BTS, the Best Songs You Should Be Listening to Right Now |
Here’s WSJ.’s monthly roundup of new pop releases—everything that’s grabbing our attention, making us think or getting us dancing. |
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| 2021-07-27 09:39:00 |
Books |
10 Books to Read: The Best Reviews of July |
‘An American Marriage,’ ‘The Ambassador,’ ‘The Letters of Shirley Jackson’ and more of the books our reviewers highlighted this month. |
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| 2021-07-27 09:35:00 |
Markets |
Is Tesla the Meme Stock of Yesteryear? |
Just as Elon Musk’s firm begins to look fundamentally more solid, investors have moved on to other speculative objects |
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| 2021-07-27 09:22:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Rose to Record in May |
Case-Shiller index rose 16.6%, highest annual rate of price growth since the index began in 1987 |
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| 2021-07-27 09:00:00 |
Economy |
IMF Sees Countries’ Economic Prospects Split Based on Covid-19 Vaccination Rates |
Global lender raises forecasts for advanced economies but lowers them for emerging and developing countries |
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| 2021-07-27 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Texas Special Election Tests Trump’s Influence in GOP |
Former president backs Susan Wright, widow of late GOP Rep. Ron Wright, as she faces state Rep. Jake Ellzey in runoff |
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| 2021-07-27 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Parents Get Their Ultimate Fantasy: A Quiet House |
Kids are back at camp and activities this summer, while many parents are still working from home; ‘This is magic’ |
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| 2021-07-27 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Instagram Adds More Protections for Teenagers |
Facebook separately pledged to keep younger children off its main platform, even as it explores an alternative product for them |
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| 2021-07-27 08:58:00 |
Markets |
What to Know About Robinhood’s IPO |
The offering, expected this week, will be a test of whether individual investors want to stay on the sidelines or jump into this type of investing |
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| 2021-07-27 08:49:00 |
Economy |
Durable-Goods Orders Advanced in June as U.S. Economy Continues to Grow |
New orders rose 0.8%; gains have been recorded in 13 of the last 14 months |
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| 2021-07-27 08:38:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Tech Stock Selloff Deepens |
Investors’ concerns about Beijing’s crackdowns put tech shares under further pressure |
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| 2021-07-27 08:36:00 |
Markets |
Lysol’s Owner Is in Germ Limbo |
Consumers’ vigilance about hygiene is wearing off earlier than Reckitt expected—but not enough to boost its cold- and flu-relief brands yet |
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| 2021-07-27 08:27:00 |
Business |
GE’s Turnaround Rides a Pandemic Rebound |
Industrial giant raises 2021 cash flow goals on higher orders for jet engines, power and hospital equipment |
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| 2021-07-27 08:17:00 |
World |
Former Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming Dies After Bicycle Accident |
Republican senator was known for emphasizing compromise over confrontation to get bills passed |
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| 2021-07-27 08:03:00 |
Real Estate |
Commercial-Property Sales Volume Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels |
Recovery has been fueled by low interest rates and optimism on fight against Covid-19 |
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| 2021-07-27 08:02:00 |
CIO Journal |
PsiQuantum Raises $450 Million to Build Its Quantum Computer |
Palo Alto, Calif., startup says its approach of using photons as quantum bits will lead to reliable calculations without errors |
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| 2021-07-27 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Bloomingdale’s Joins Smaller-Store Trend With Bloomie’s Launch |
New store will offer fewer products, but update its selection multiple times a week |
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| 2021-07-27 07:51:00 |
Business |
Inflation, Slowing Lysol Sales Are a Double Hit for Reckitt |
U.K. company confronts industrywide trend of rising input costs |
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| 2021-07-27 07:34:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Property Titan Teeters as Investor Confidence Fades |
China Evergrande Group’s debt-fueled growth powered its ascent, before problems started to mount |
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| 2021-07-27 07:30:00 |
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Drugmaker Valo Health Acquires Biotech Startup, Gaining Protein Technology |
Purchase of Courier Therapeutics gives Valo potential cancer drug |
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| 2021-07-27 07:29:00 |
Sports |
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Trudges Into Tokyo Olympics Knockout Round |
A 0-0 draw with Australia was enough to move the world No. 1 team to the eight-team final bracket |
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| 2021-07-27 07:00:00 |
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Cloudflare Lays Out Plan to Reduce Internet’s Carbon Footprint |
The provider of cybersecurity tools and other cloud services committed to canceling out all its carbon dioxide emissions and introduced tools to help its customers cut their own |
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| 2021-07-27 07:00:00 |
Finance |
iCapital Gets $4 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round |
Firm helps channel investor funds into private-equity investments |
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| 2021-07-27 06:57:00 |
World |
Tokyo Sets Daily Record for Covid-19 Cases as Olympics Roll On |
City reports more than 2,800 new coronavirus infections |
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| 2021-07-27 06:30:00 |
Property Report |
CBRE to Buy 60% Stake in Turner & Townsend in $1.3 Billion Deal |
Deal between world’s largest commercial-real-estate-services firm and London-based project manager targets alternative energy efforts |
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| 2021-07-27 06:23:00 |
World |
Vatican Tries Cardinal in Test of Pope’s Transparency Drive |
Scandal over London real-estate purchase using pope’s charitable funds led to charges against Cardinal Giovanni Becciu and nine others |
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| 2021-07-27 06:21:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slip With Tech Earnings on Tap |
Quarterly results are due from Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet after markets close |
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| 2021-07-27 06:02:00 |
Markets |
Coffee Prices Jump to Six-Year High as Brazilian Frost Threatens Crop |
Arabica-bean prices have leapt almost a third in July in latest instance of extreme weather sending jitters through commodity markets |
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| 2021-07-27 05:58:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos, Fresh From Space, Offers to Waive $2 Billion for NASA Moon Contract |
Billionaire says space agency should return to an original plan to dual source its Artemis lunar-landing program |
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| 2021-07-27 05:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Moves to Tilt Pay and Power Toward Workers |
Business groups object to the Labor Department’s efforts to reshape rules governing employers |
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| 2021-07-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Keep Climbing, Avoiding Routine Pullbacks |
Surveys, fund flows and options activity this year have indicated a bullish streak among investors |
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| 2021-07-27 05:30:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Moves to Assure India on Afghan Withdrawal, Regional Security |
Secretary of state visits New Delhi in Biden administration push on Asia |
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| 2021-07-27 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple Expected to Post Record Profit, With Strong iPhone, Device Demand |
Investors are eager for signs the company’s success will continue into 2022, as customers switch to new 5G phones |
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| 2021-07-27 05:29:00 |
Business |
Big Pharma Quietly Pushes Back on Global Tax Deal, Citing Covid-19 Role |
Drug companies mobilize in D.C., arguing competitiveness and agility are at stake |
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| 2021-07-27 05:26:00 |
Markets |
Beijing Gives Tech Investors a Brutal New Tutorial |
The pain for Chinese internet technology firms will be long-lasting—and the crackdown isn’t over yet |
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| 2021-07-27 05:13:00 |
World |
North Korea Reopens Communications Hotline With South Korea, Breaking a Year of Silence |
Move by Kim Jong Un regime may signal that Pyongyang is again warming to diplomacy |
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| 2021-07-27 04:16:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Taps Goldman Executive as Post-Archegos Chief Risk Officer |
Swiss bank lost billions from Archegos, while Goldman escaped unscathed |
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| 2021-07-27 04:05:00 |
World |
Russia Holds Military Drills Off Japan’s Mainland During Tokyo Olympics |
Uptick in tension over long-running dispute with Japan comes as Russia’s athletes compete under the name Russian Olympic Committee |
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| 2021-07-27 03:50:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Man Found Guilty in First Verdict Under National Security Law |
A 24-year-old who collided with three police officers while riding a motorcycle last year was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism |
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| 2021-07-26 21:37:00 |
Arts |
Britney Spears Moves to Remove Father From Conservatorship |
Spears’s new lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, filed the petition less than two weeks after he was hired |
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| 2021-07-26 21:15:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Says Canceling Contract With Trump Golf Course Was Justified |
Agreement with Trump Organization to operate Bronx golf course was terminated after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack |
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| 2021-07-26 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Afghanistan on the Brink |
The U.S. resumes bombing, but Biden needs to do more. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
A New National Climate Army |
Democrats want to pay young Americans to tell you how to behave. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:35:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Limetree Oil Refinery Wants Bankruptcy Shield Extended to Private-Equity Backers |
The St. Croix refinery says environmental litigation against its current and former owners would distract from its restructuring goals |
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| 2021-07-26 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Mass Spending for Mass Transit |
Democrats want the GOP to rescue big-city rail and public unions. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:27:00 |
Books |
‘Hyper Education’ Review: Studying Hard and Blamed for It |
Asian families are often mocked or faulted for their commitment to academics and for enrolling their children in after-school learning programs. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
How to Avert Disaster in Afghanistan |
The least the U.S. can do is offer air support, intel and ensure proper logistics and maintenance contracting. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
No-Show Lawmakers Use Covid as an Excuse |
Proxy voting was meant to protect us from infection. It’s become a way of ducking responsibility. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Revolt of the Unwoke |
Three progressive San Francisco school board members are targeted for a recall. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
My Phone Calls Are Holding Me Captive |
I’ve developed a hang-up about the phrase ‘I’ll let you go.’ |
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| 2021-07-26 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Tokyo Lobs the Ball Back at Beijing |
Japanese words and military spending issue a blunt reminder to China on Taiwan. |
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| 2021-07-26 18:11:00 |
Business |
Chevron Foe Steven Donziger Found Guilty of Contempt in Ecuador Saga |
Ruling marks latest twist in decadeslong legal battle involving disbarred attorney who pursued environmental claims against oil giant |
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| 2021-07-26 17:48:00 |
Tech |
Intel Sets Plan to Again Become World’s Premier Chip Company |
CEO Pat Gelsinger maps path to catch up with Asian rivals with series of increasingly powerful chips featuring tinier transistors |
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| 2021-07-26 17:40:00 |
Politics |
Chairman of Jan. 6 Committee Casts Wide Net on Witnesses |
Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson’s panel will explore communications between Trump administration and lawmakers on day of Capitol riot |
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| 2021-07-26 17:33:00 |
Finance |
Ad-Tech Company AdTheorent Nears $1 Billion SPAC Deal to Go Public |
Firm would join others in digital-advertising sector in raising money and going public |
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| 2021-07-26 17:26:00 |
U.S. |
FDA Asks Covid-19 Vaccine Makers to Expand Number of Children in Tests |
Bigger pool of those 5 to 11 years is seen aiding discovery of any side effects, like the heart condition myocarditis |
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| 2021-07-26 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and the Possibility of Nothing |
Considering the upside for taxpayers. |
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| 2021-07-26 17:13:00 |
World |
Cuban Protesters Get Prison Sentences, House Arrest in Summary Trials |
Among those sentenced are dozens of independent professionals, artists and journalists |
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| 2021-07-26 17:11:00 |
Dance Review |
‘You Are Here’ Review: Everyone Into the Pool |
A sculpture, sound and performance installation at Lincoln Center’s Hearst Plaza fuses professional dance with first-person storytelling from ‘civilians.’ |
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| 2021-07-26 17:08:00 |
Music Review |
‘Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night’ by Bleachers Review: Inside Jack Antonoff’s Music-Loving Mind |
The superproducer who has collaborated with stars like Taylor Swift, Lorde and Lana Del Rey offers a new record from his own indie project that reveals his joyous passion for music. |
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| 2021-07-26 16:45:00 |
Markets |
Lucid Motors Shares Rise 11% in First Trading Day After SPAC Merger |
The electric-vehicle startup is the latest company in the sector to consummate a blank-check merger |
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| 2021-07-26 16:44:00 |
Logistics Report |
Hasbro Stocks Up on Toys to Work Around Shipping Constraints |
Higher prices, which the toy maker announced this spring, are going into effect this quarter to offset rising input and freight costs |
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| 2021-07-26 16:43:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure-Bill Negotiators Try to Overcome Late Hurdles |
Lawmakers had set Monday as target for finishing bipartisan talks |
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| 2021-07-26 16:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Names Its First U.S. Attorneys |
Eight nominees include Boston district attorney Rachael Rollins; Matthew Graves tapped to head D.C. office prosecuting Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases |
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| 2021-07-26 16:20:00 |
World |
U.S. Combat Role in Iraq to End This Year, Biden Says |
The president said the American military would continue to train and assist Iraqi forces in their battle against Islamic State |
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| 2021-07-26 16:15:00 |
Politics |
Aon-Willis Deal Faced High Hurdle With Garland Heading Justice Department |
Attorney general shares view that antitrust laws are central to ‘American economic liberty’ |
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| 2021-07-26 16:14:00 |
CFO Journal |
Utz Promotes Accounting Executive to CFO Role Amid Broader Reshuffling |
Ajay Kataria is set to succeed Cary Devore, who has been named chief operating officer |
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| 2021-07-26 15:38:00 |
U.S. |
California, New York City to Mandate Covid-19 Vaccine or Regular Testing for Government Workers |
New cases are on the rise nationally, driven by Delta variant, summer socializing, lifting of restrictions and unvaccinated individuals |
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| 2021-07-26 14:47:00 |
Sports |
Texas and Oklahoma Bolt From the Big 12 Conference |
The Longhorns and Sooners are eyeing a move to the powerful Southeastern Conference, which would set off a scramble by everyone else to find a spot in the most affluent and prestigious conferences |
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| 2021-07-26 13:39:00 |
Politics |
Long Covid May Qualify as Disability, Biden Administration Says |
White House raises possibility of required special accommodations for people with virus’s long-term symptoms |
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| 2021-07-26 13:32:00 |
Tech |
Judge Extends Deadline for FTC to Refile Facebook Antitrust Suit |
Agency has until Aug. 19 to amend suit after judge’s earlier dismissal |
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| 2021-07-26 13:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Alex Moss Became the Go-To Jeweler for Tyler, the Creator and Other Rappers |
At just 29, Mr. Moss is already renowned for his resplendent diamond-laden chains, which sell for as much as $500,000 |
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| 2021-07-26 12:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Revolution May Come for Mark Zuckerberg |
As Robespierre and Trotsky discovered, allies are always expendable in the larger struggle. |
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| 2021-07-26 12:49:00 |
Opinion |
A Socialist Chairs the Budget Committee |
Sanders’s ‘pragmatic’ proposal would spend $1 trillion more on healthcare without any cost cuts. |
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| 2021-07-26 12:34:00 |
World |
Civilian Deaths, Injuries Surge in Afghanistan, U.N. Report Says |
Casualties rose sharply as U.S. began withdrawing troops and the Taliban stepped up rural offensive |
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| 2021-07-26 12:17:00 |
CMO Today |
Stagwell, MDC Partners Agree to Merger Following Shareholder Dispute |
MDC shareholders are set to own 31% of combined company, rebranded Stagwell Inc., more than initially offered |
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| 2021-07-26 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Make a Call on Quitting Your Job Without Any Regrets |
Plenty of workers want a fresh start now, but a new gig isn’t always the answer. Here are things to consider before firing off a farewell email. |
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| 2021-07-26 11:56:00 |
World |
Lebanon Nominates Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati to Form Government |
The billionaire was tapped by President Michel Aoun after two previous attempts failed amid an economic crisis |
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| 2021-07-26 11:50:00 |
Markets |
Investors Aren’t Playing Defense, but the Military Splurge Isn’t Over |
Lockheed Martin’s cheap valuation may overestimate the extent of defense budget cuts |
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| 2021-07-26 10:42:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Keep Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Due to Delta Variant, Official Says |
Administration officials discussed the issue at a senior-level White House meeting on Friday, the official said |
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| 2021-07-26 10:22:00 |
Politics |
The Really Critical Infrastructure Need: American-Made Semiconductors |
About 40% of new chip-production capacity projected to be added in the next decade will be in China |
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| 2021-07-26 10:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Foreign Purchases of U.S. Homes Fall to New Low |
Foreigners bought $54.4 billion in U.S. residential real estate in the year ended in March, down 27%, according to NAR report |
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| 2021-07-26 10:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Pioneer BioNTech Plans to Make New Malaria and Tuberculosis Shots in Africa |
German company aims to help continent that imports 99% of its vaccines develop local production facilities |
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| 2021-07-26 09:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Course and Consequences of Inflation |
The growth rate in the money supply has been slowing substantially. |
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| 2021-07-26 09:42:00 |
Opinion |
Full FDA Approval Is Needed to Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy |
As the Delta variant spreads, what is the agency waiting for? |
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| 2021-07-26 09:41:00 |
Opinion |
Danger on the Catholic Right and Left for Pope Francis |
How will traditionalists react given the aberrations prevalent in Germany? |
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| 2021-07-26 09:33:00 |
World |
Chinese Officials Blame U.S. for Stalemate in High-Level Talks |
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is most senior U.S. official to visit China under the Biden administration |
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| 2021-07-26 09:12:00 |
Business |
PerkinElmer Buying Antibodies Maker BioLegend for $5.25 Billion |
BioLegend’s San Diego campus to become center for research reagent content development for combined company |
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| 2021-07-26 09:01:00 |
Markets |
Tesla’s Closest Imitator Is Just Starting its Journey |
Lucid Motors launches on the stock market Monday. The next milestone—getting meaningful numbers of its flagship product in showrooms—will be more important. |
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| 2021-07-26 09:00:00 |
Television |
LeVar Burton Is Up for ‘Jeopardy!’ Host. But What Do Fans Really Want? |
A viral campaign helped the ‘Reading Rainbow’ star get a guest-host tryout, but fans of the game show are divided over who should be Alex Trebek’s successor |
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| 2021-07-26 09:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Starting Out Remotely: a Q&A With Signify Health’s New Compliance Chief |
Erin Kelly, who started earlier this month, discussed her new role as a compliance officer and starting out in a remote working environment |
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| 2021-07-26 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Smart Way to Catch Up on All Your Postponed Doctors’ Appointments |
Many people are rushing to catch up on medical care they missed earlier in the pandemic. Here’s how to tackle your personal-health to-do list |
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| 2021-07-26 08:53:00 |
Business |
China’s Tech Regulator Orders Companies to Fix Anticompetitive, Security Issues |
Country continues crackdown on large technology companies with new six-month rectification program |
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| 2021-07-26 08:34:00 |
Markets |
Aon, Willis Towers Watson Scrap Roughly $30 Billion Merger |
Justice Department alleged the combination would eliminate competition in several different U.S. product markets |
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| 2021-07-26 08:16:00 |
World |
Tunisia Political Crisis Deepens as Parliamentary Speaker Accuses President of Coup Attempt |
Late Sunday, President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi, froze parliament and stripped lawmakers of parliamentary immunity |
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| 2021-07-26 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Surge Prompts Schools to Reconsider Face-Mask Rules for Fall |
Districts are sticking with plans to return to in-person learning, but some school mask rules are changing |
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| 2021-07-26 08:00:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s Starliner Set to Launch, Giving Company a Do-Over in Space |
NASA needs another way to get to the space station; Friday’s test comes after failed 2019 attempt |
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| 2021-07-26 07:52:00 |
Tech |
Activision Blizzard Gender-Bias Suit Shows Videogame Culture Remains a Flashpoint |
Seven years after GamerGate, allegations of misconduct toward women who work in the sector persist |
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| 2021-07-26 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Credit Card Spending Bill Will Come Due |
Card companies are enjoying minuscule losses and big spending, but competitive risks loom |
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| 2021-07-26 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Retailers Have Back-to-School in the Bag |
As students return to classrooms, pent-up demand is expected to produce a strong buying season |
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| 2021-07-26 07:00:00 |
Business |
Big Oil Companies Push Hydrogen as Green Alternative, but Obstacles Remain |
BP, Shell want to make the gas using renewable energy, but doing so remains expensive |
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| 2021-07-26 06:42:00 |
Markets |
China’s Tutoring Crackdown Slams Stocks |
Country confirms intention to take drastic steps to restrain booming industry |
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| 2021-07-26 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Jumps as Much as 20% to a Six-Week High |
Investors attribute rally to short positions being liquidated and speculation Amazon may be venturing into digital currencies |
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| 2021-07-26 06:03:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Retreat After Dow’s Record |
Price of bitcoin soared on speculation that Amazon.com may venture into digital currencies |
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| 2021-07-26 06:01:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Overtakes Credit Suisse in Investment Banking |
Executives at U.K. bank say collapses of Credit Suisse clients Archegos and Greensill have created rare opportunity to grab market share |
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| 2021-07-26 05:56:00 |
Markets |
China Tech Slumps, Sending a Benchmark Back to Last Year’s Debut |
Selloff leads Hong Kong’s flagship tech index to suffer worst percentage drop since launching |
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| 2021-07-26 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Hot Used-Car Market Boosts Auto Lenders and Borrowers |
Used vehicles are performing more like houses—growing in value |
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| 2021-07-26 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Demand for Part-Time CFOs Heats Up as Startups Raise More Money |
Funding bump lets more early-stage companies hire fractional finance chiefs instead of having other executives manage the books |
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| 2021-07-26 05:30:00 |
Economy |
A Key Gauge of Future Inflation Is Easing |
After soaring since October, public and bond-market expectations of inflation have fallen back, suggesting sustained higher prices are less likely |
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| 2021-07-26 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kids, the Delta Variant and Vaccines: What to Know as Schools Reopen |
Doctors say the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks, even considering children’s low risk of developing severe Covid-19 |
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| 2021-07-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
Tesla Poised for Record Earnings as It Navigates Global Chip Shortage |
Electric-vehicle maker has faced growing competition and supply disruptions as it works to open new assembly plants |
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| 2021-07-26 04:56:00 |
Markets |
What’s Holding Back China’s Recovery? The Kids Aren’t Alright |
Young workers and job seekers, who often spend more of their income as they are just starting out, are struggling |
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| 2021-07-25 16:59:00 |
World |
U.S. Intensifies Airstrikes in Afghanistan as Taliban Offensive Nears Kandahar |
About a dozen strikes are aimed at slowing a Taliban surge, aiding a beleaguered Afghan military |
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| 2021-07-25 16:48:00 |
Opinion |
Rebuking a Lawless CDC |
The Sixth Circuit tosses the agency’s moratorium on rental evictions. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
Anthony Fauci, Rand Paul and Wuhan |
Americans who dismissed the lab-leak theory have a conflict of interest. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:44:00 |
Opinion |
Iran’s Latest Nuclear Demand |
Tehran wants U.N. approval for a future U.S. withdrawal. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Root Causes of Cuban Poverty |
The only blockade is the one imposed by Havana. Regime elites oppose competition. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:33:00 |
Books |
‘The Sacred Band’ Review: A Special Kind of Unit Cohesion |
In ancient Greece, an elite fighting unit, known for its courage and esprit de corps, was composed of male lovers sworn to mutual loyalty. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
No, Inflation Isn’t Good for Workers |
The public understands that nominal wage gains are an illusion when the cost of living keeps rising. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Mania Returns Australia to Its Roots as a Nation of Prisoners |
Citizens in Sydney may leave their homes only for ‘essential’ purposes and not go more than six miles. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:31:00 |
Opinion |
Cleveland Drops the Ball |
The new name of the city’s baseball team—the Guardians—sounds like it belongs on the side of an armored truck. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:31:00 |
Opinion |
Social Breakdown Starts With Skipping a Stop Sign |
Even with fewer cars on the road in 2020, traffic fatalities were up. Blame receding law enforcement. |
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| 2021-07-25 16:27:00 |
Politics |
Rep. Adam Kinzinger Named to Jan. 6 Committee |
The Trump critic joins committee after Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republican selections |
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| 2021-07-25 15:25:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Settles Spying Case With Ex-Executive Iqbal Khan |
Spying scandal is one of slew of legal and reputational knocks dogging bank |
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| 2021-07-25 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: The Fed, U.S. GDP, Eurozone GDP |
The Fed will release its policy statement Wednesday amid questions over when it would begin scaling back its easy-money approach |
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| 2021-07-25 12:49:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Population Growth, an Economic Driver, Grinds to a Halt |
Covid-19 pandemic compounds years of birth-rate decline, puts America’s demographic health at risk |
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| 2021-07-25 12:09:00 |
Opinion |
Congress Can’t Enact a Chicken |
Washington today ignores that saving and investing must precede consumption. |
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| 2021-07-25 12:08:00 |
Opinion |
The Martin and Lewis Decade |
A comedy partnership that took American culture by storm. |
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| 2021-07-25 12:06:00 |
Opinion |
Thinking About Vaccine Hesitancy and Risk |
Writing people off as deplorables is not a helpful solution. |
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| 2021-07-25 12:00:00 |
Markets |
A Space Company’s Wall Street Launch Misfires |
Investors weren’t told about Momentus’s technology challenges and national-security issues, SEC says |
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| 2021-07-25 11:59:00 |
Opinion |
When the Race-Obsessed Taste Power |
The single-minded ideology of critical race theory sees racism in every white face. |
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| 2021-07-25 11:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Cuban Fight for Freedom Rebuts Regime Propaganda |
How can some liberals fall for the lies about the island’s healthcare and education systems? |
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| 2021-07-25 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Faces Fresh Challenges on Covid-19, Economy |
A presidency that began with optimism about economic recovery and overcoming the pandemic has entered a more difficult phase |
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| 2021-07-25 10:41:00 |
Sports |
Team USA Suffers Stunning Loss to France in Men’s Olympic Basketball Opener |
The Americans are still likely to advance despite the 83-76 defeat, but alarm bells are ringing |
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| 2021-07-25 10:00:00 |
Tech |
Battle for the Cloud, Once Amazon vs. Microsoft, Now Has Many Fronts |
Customers increasingly sign with multiple vendors to lower costs and cobble together the best services |
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| 2021-07-25 10:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Set to Push Global Economy Over the Recovery Line |
With GDP in the second quarter likely having exceeded its pre-pandemic size, a landmark moment for the global recovery seems likely, analysts say |
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| 2021-07-25 09:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Phoenix Homes on Track to Break Record This Week as Housing Market Booms |
Prices in the area are still cheap compared with many other big cities in the West, as the regional economy becomes more diversified |
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| 2021-07-25 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Weighs New Sanctions Against Belarus |
Washington visit by opposition leader stirs talk of punitive measures pressuring Lukashenko, key Belarusian industries |
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| 2021-07-25 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Broadband Internet Bill Too High? Here’s How You Can Fix That. |
Buy your own equipment, scrutinize your bill for extra fees and call your ISP to negotiate better pricing |
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| 2021-07-25 08:27:00 |
Politics |
Senators Scramble to Finalize Deal on Infrastructure Package |
Bipartisan group hopes to iron out key details on a roughly $1 trillion bill for roads, bridges, transit and broadband |
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| 2021-07-25 08:08:00 |
Sports |
Simone Biles and U.S. Teammates Stumble and Fall Behind Russia in Gymnastics Qualifications |
A series of miscues in the qualification round put the U.S. behind a reinvigorated team of Russian athletes who lead going into Tuesday’s team final |
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| 2021-07-25 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Private-Equity Firms Spark Bidding Wars in U.K. |
After Brexit, investors think big assets can be found cheaply |
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| 2021-07-25 07:16:00 |
World |
India Flooding, Landslides Kill at Least 113 People |
Heavy monsoon rains have lashed the western state of Maharashtra |
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| 2021-07-25 07:00:00 |
Markets |
China’s Digital Yuan Puts Ant and Tencent in an Awkward Spot |
Jack Ma’s Ant has quietly run pilot tests using digital yuan; ‘it’s even more risky to stay on the sidelines,’ says one observer |
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| 2021-07-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Are Buying American |
Money managers world-wide put more than $900 billion into U.S. funds in the first half, a record amount |
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| 2021-07-25 05:30:00 |
Health |
Covid-19 Pill Race Heats Up as Japanese Firm Vies With Pfizer, Merck |
Shionogi starts human trials for a once-a-day drug designed to neutralize the coronavirus in less than a week |
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| 2021-07-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
Americans Are Finally Checking Out on Vacation This Summer (or Trying To) |
Unplugging from the office remains a challenge, but many are determined after more than a year of working through the pandemic |
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| 2021-07-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
Supply-Chain Woes Come to School Cafeterias |
Ahead of fall reopening, school districts are shrinking menu options as they face shortages of juice boxes, chicken tenders |
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| 2021-07-24 20:18:00 |
Sports |
Ratings for Olympics Opening Ceremony Fall 36% From 2016 |
Tokyo’s kickoff came a year late and without fans because of the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-07-24 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
Meet the Inner Circle of Square CFO Amrita Ahuja |
An all-star panel of advisers have helped the fintech executive climb the corporate, um, lattice |
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| 2021-07-24 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
5 Outdoor Adventure Vacations Inspired by the Tokyo Olympics |
You needn’t be an elite athlete to share in the glory of the Olympic Games. Here, five outdoor pursuits—from rafting on the U.S. white-water course to skiing with a gold medalist—that let mere mortals celebrate the great sporting tradition. |
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| 2021-07-24 12:00:00 |
Business |
Apple, Amazon, Tesla Among the Giants Set to Post Results |
More than a third of the S&P 500—including McDonald’s, Ford and Exxon—are expected to provide quarterly updates in coming week |
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| 2021-07-24 10:00:00 |
Markets |
What the U.S. Can Learn From China’s Industrial Policy Mistakes—and Successes |
China’s attempts to support specific industries have been a mixed bag |
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| 2021-07-24 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Bernie Sanders Embraces Deal Maker Role in Biden’s Antipoverty Push |
Progressive senator helps pull Democrats to the left on policy; Republicans say shift could help GOP in midterms |
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| 2021-07-24 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Your Kid Survived Summer Camp Without Screens. Now What? |
The return home after an extended screen break is an opportunity for parents to reset tech rules. Here’s how. |
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| 2021-07-24 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Gwyneth Paltrow’s ’90s Style is Back. That’s Good for Goop. |
Interest in the style icon’s minimalist-era fashion is at an all-time peak—which could boost her line of direct-to-consumer elevated basics, G. Label, which channels it. |
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| 2021-07-24 08:00:00 |
Business |
Chicago Casino Would Be a Costly Bet, Gambling Operators Say |
City sees source for new revenue but potential $1 billion cost might make developers wary |
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| 2021-07-24 07:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Scams Hit India as Country Struggles With Immunizations |
Police have made arrests in Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata in connection with alleged coronavirus-vaccine scams |
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| 2021-07-24 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas’ Review: Gridlocked Beauty |
At the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, an exhibition organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art surveys the development of the artist’s signature abstract geometric style. |
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| 2021-07-24 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Secret to CrossFit Games Domination: Bobsledding in South Korea |
Tia-Clair Toomey trains more in a day than most people do in a week; here’s how she does it, and what anyone can learn from her fitness routine |
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| 2021-07-24 05:57:00 |
Television Review |
‘Playing With Sharks’ Review: A Makeover for Man-Eaters |
A National Geographic documentary on Disney+ celebrates Valerie Taylor, the photographer, filmmaker and conservationist who worked on ‘Jaws’ and is trying to rehabilitate the traditionally scary image of sharks |
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| 2021-07-24 05:55:00 |
Film Review |
‘Val’ Review: When B-Roll Earns an A |
Actor Val Kilmer gets a new kind of close-up in this documentary featuring never-before-seen footage from his personal archive |
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| 2021-07-24 05:53:00 |
Masterpiece |
Light, Texture, Brilliance |
Henry Ossawa Tanner’s ‘Portrait of the Artist’s Mother’ is an affectionate portrayal of the Black matriarch’s thoughtfulness and strength |
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| 2021-07-24 05:32:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Holdouts Face Restrictions in Europe as Delta Variant Spreads |
Proof of vaccination is increasingly required to enter restaurants and other public spaces |
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| 2021-07-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
FICO Score’s Hold on the Credit Market Is Slipping |
Three-digit number has been linchpin of consumer-credit decisions, but banks are increasingly relying on their own scores |
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| 2021-07-23 21:12:00 |
Sports |
U.S. Women’s Soccer Equal Pay Appeal Focuses on Superior Performance |
Players argue they shouldn’t have to win significantly more than U.S. men’s team to earn similar pay |
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| 2021-07-23 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Progressive Gun-Control Crackup |
Defense lawyers ask the Supreme Court to affirm gun rights. |
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| 2021-07-23 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Taking the ‘Bi’ Out of Bipartisan |
Are Republicans getting any policy victories from the infrastructure deal? |
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| 2021-07-23 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Deb Haaland’s Oil and Gas Stall |
The Interior Secretary ignores a federal judge on drilling leases. |
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| 2021-07-23 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Congress Beats Up Charter Schools |
A House spending bill cuts funding and adds new political strings. |
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| 2021-07-23 18:18:00 |
Business |
U.S. Buys 200 Million Covid-19 Vaccines From Pfizer and BioNTech at About $24 a Shot |
The price is higher than the $19.50 in previous deals, which Pfizer says reflects additional packaging and formulations |
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| 2021-07-23 18:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
2022 EQS 580 4Matic: Mercedes’s Answer to the Tesla Model S |
With the EQS, Daimler introduces the first of four Mercedes-EQ models that will share an all-new electric architecture. Should Elon Musk be worried? Dan Neil doesn’t think so. |
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| 2021-07-23 18:03:00 |
Politics |
Florida Asks Supreme Court to Block CDC’s Covid Rules for Cruise Ships |
The state argues that the regulations are too burdensome for the cruise industry |
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| 2021-07-23 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Texas Provides a Model for Conservative Healthcare Reform |
Republicans passed a package of market-friendly laws to expand access and increase competition. |
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| 2021-07-23 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
My Old Truck Spoke Louder Than Words |
Keith Whitley was correct about the power of nonverbal communication. |
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| 2021-07-23 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Why Space Tourism? Because It Operates Outside of NASA |
But fans of space exploration know big government will likely always take the lead. |
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| 2021-07-23 17:56:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Drops Visa Fraud Cases Against Five Chinese Researchers |
Justice Department’s move marks significant setback to its effort to stop alleged Chinese intelligence-gathering at U.S. universities |
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| 2021-07-23 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Bezos, Branson and the Vikings |
They risk their lives to venture into uncharted territory in search of opportunity for the world. |
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| 2021-07-23 17:26:00 |
Music Review |
‘Maya Beiser x Philip Glass’ Review: Reforging Minimalism |
A cellist’s rendition of eight works by the influential avant-garde composer is enhanced by her use of multitracking and dimensional tone. |
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| 2021-07-23 17:08:00 |
Markets |
Shares of Chinese Tutoring Companies Plummet on Crackdown Fears |
China has said it wants to reduce the financial burdens of parenthood, including education |
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| 2021-07-23 17:03:00 |
Masterpiece |
Light, Texture, Brilliance |
Henry Ossawa Tanner’s ‘Portrait of the Artist’s Mother’ is an affectionate portrayal of the Black matriarch’s thoughtfulness and strength. |
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| 2021-07-23 16:53:00 |
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Chipotle, Apple, Zoom, Intel: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-07-23 16:06:00 |
Business |
China’s Huawei Hires Democratic Lobbyist Tony Podesta |
Hiring comes amid renewed D.C. lobbying push by company that was target of Trump administration |
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| 2021-07-23 16:06:00 |
Art Review |
The Tokyo Olympics: Sports Through the Lens of Art |
This summer, gain a new perspective on the Games by seeing how artists, architects and even comedians have envisioned competition down the centuries. |
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| 2021-07-23 15:40:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Love and death in a utopian community, the remorseless business of slavery, a passion for peacocks, updating Sir Gawain and more. |
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| 2021-07-23 15:15:00 |
Books |
Politics: The Minders and Mandarins of Capitalism |
Exploring fallacies about economics—and the problem of putting faith in experts. |
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| 2021-07-23 15:15:00 |
Business |
Kimberly-Clark Plans Higher Prices Through Next Year |
Company’s results fall short of expectations due to higher costs and shrinking demand for toilet paper, other pandemic staples |
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| 2021-07-23 15:13:00 |
Politics |
Trump Ally Tom Barrack Freed on $250 Million Bond in Foreign-Agent Case |
The real-estate investor and former Trump adviser will appear in federal court Monday on charges that he acted as a U.A.E. foreign agent and lied to federal investigators |
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| 2021-07-23 15:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Everyone from Olivia Rodrigo to Multitasking Moms Is Wearing a Mini Bag |
Post-lockdown, women are swapping cumbersome work totes for comically small tiny bags. Some insist they’re liberating. Others, like rapper Lizzo, have found they’re dynamite Instagram fodder. |
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| 2021-07-23 14:49:00 |
World |
France Passes New Bill to Tighten Control of Mosques |
Move has been framed as a response to the spread of Islamist separatism in the country |
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| 2021-07-23 14:25:00 |
Logistics Report |
Supply-Chain Backlogs Turn Chicago Into New Chokepoint |
Some railroads have restricted container shipments into the key Midwestern freight hub as bottlenecks from a flood of container imports stretch inland from the West Coast |
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| 2021-07-23 14:15:00 |
Politics |
Alabama’s Governor Is Latest GOP Leader to Implore Residents to Get Covid-19 Shot |
Delta variant surges amid lower rates of vaccinations among Republicans, fueling charges from Democrats that the GOP hasn’t sufficiently countered vaccine skepticism |
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| 2021-07-23 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Artists Explore New Ways of Sculpting the Land |
New exhibitions at the Nevada Museum of Art spotlight the state’s central role in the evolving land art movement. |
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| 2021-07-23 14:00:00 |
Opinion |
How Science Lost the Public’s Trust |
From climate to Covid, politics and hubris have disconnected scientific institutions from the philosophy and method that ought to guide them. |
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| 2021-07-23 13:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Temptation of Judging for ‘Common Good’ |
Conservatives finally have a Supreme Court majority. Some on the right want judicial activism too. |
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| 2021-07-23 13:12:00 |
Business |
Boston Beer Shares Fall After Company Reports Underwhelming Hard-Seltzer Demand |
Company missed Wall Street projections for earnings and sales for the fiscal second quarter |
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| 2021-07-23 13:03:00 |
Markets |
Oil Servicers Climb Out of a Hole |
Oil-field services companies, which started tightening their belts in 2019, say the worst is now behind them |
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| 2021-07-23 12:58:00 |
Markets |
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Companies Look to Surging Coal Prices to Pay Off Debts |
Representatives of Credit Suisse and Mr. Justice’s companies met to sort out nearly $850 million in loans tied to Greensill |
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| 2021-07-23 12:56:00 |
World |
Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Is Less Effective Against Delta Infections but Still Prevents Serious Illness, Israel Study Suggests |
Vaccine was 39% effective at reducing infection risk and 91% effective at preventing severe illness, Health Ministry says |
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| 2021-07-23 12:50:00 |
Opinion |
Honest Californian Takes On Tax Issue |
Football star D.J. Uiagalelei is not the first Golden Stater to consider a future in Nevada. |
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| 2021-07-23 12:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Jeff Bezos’ Space Watch Became a Marketing Win for Omega |
The Blue Origin and Amazon founder’s conspicuous wristwatch led to a surge of interest in the Swiss watchmaker |
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| 2021-07-23 12:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Physician Leana Wen Is a Public-Health Pragmatist |
A Rhodes scholar and ER veteran works to address the root causes of medical problems before they become emergencies. |
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| 2021-07-23 12:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Problem With Employer Health Insurance |
It covers those healthy enough to work, and gives them little reason to economize. |
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| 2021-07-23 12:00:00 |
Sports |
The Tokyo Olympics’ Staggering Price Tag and Where It Stands in History |
Mounting pandemic challenges pushed the cost of the Summer Games to an unprecedented high |
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| 2021-07-23 11:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Get More From Your Grill: Recipes for Busting a Barbecue Rut |
This summer, chefs are grilling audaciously, putting a delicious char on avocados, romaine, gnudi, even ice cream. Take their hot tips and get adventurous with what you toss on the grate, with recipes to please vegans and omnivores alike. |
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| 2021-07-23 11:52:00 |
Business |
GM Recalls All-Electric Chevy Bolt for Second Time Due to Fire Risk |
The company is advising owners of 2017-19 model year vehicles to keep their charges at a certain level and to park them outside after charging |
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| 2021-07-23 11:44:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Says ‘America Is Back,’ but Why Is It Closed? |
There is no reason the U.S. cannot reciprocate and open to fully vaccinated Europeans. |
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| 2021-07-23 11:20:00 |
Opinion |
Randi Weingarten Dodges On Critical Race Theory |
The teachers union president deflects focus from its true tenets. |
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| 2021-07-23 10:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Corporate America Became a Political Orphan |
With populism on the rise in the GOP and the Democrats moving left, the business community is struggling to find allies in a polarized era |
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| 2021-07-23 10:45:00 |
Markets |
Why Investors Can’t Kick the ‘Past Performance’ Habit |
Market history never repeats itself exactly. Trying to convince people otherwise can backfire. |
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| 2021-07-23 10:44:00 |
Books |
‘The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen’ Review: Noble Aspirations, Hard Realities |
Constitutions throughout the world give form to high-minded principle, but rivalry and war brought them into existence. |
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| 2021-07-23 10:42:00 |
Books |
‘Better to Have Gone’ Review: Dawn of a New Humanity |
Seekers from around the world flocked to an Indian community under the guidance of the woman they called ‘The Mother.’ |
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| 2021-07-23 10:38:00 |
Markets |
Volvo Cars Needs Investors to Value Brain Over Brawn |
As the Swedish car maker gears up for an initial public offering, a hyperactive first half showcases both its strategic flexibility and financial limitations |
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| 2021-07-23 10:00:00 |
Business |
Disney Looks to Relocate Its Theme-Park Magic Makers to Florida |
Company wants to send many of its famed Imagineers to a campus in Orlando, where about $570 million in tax incentives await |
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| 2021-07-23 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
Al Lord Profited When College Tuition Rose. He Is Paying For It. |
As chief executive of student-lending giant Sallie Mae, Al Lord helped drive up the costs of college. Now that he is footing tuition checks for his grandchildren, he said he has new sympathy for ordinary families. |
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| 2021-07-23 10:00:00 |
Business |
NBCUniversal Bets Olympics Can Vault Peacock Ahead in Streaming Contest |
Comcast’s streaming service is featuring original programming around the Tokyo Games—much of it free, including a recap show with Snoop Dogg and Kevin Hart |
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| 2021-07-23 09:47:00 |
Markets |
Economic Reality Ruins Summer Camp |
Facing labor shortages and delivery delays, a pricey New England summer camp gave parents and campers a lesson in today’s economic strains |
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| 2021-07-23 09:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
Rock Stars Remember More Than the Alamo |
Phil Collins’s collection of Texas memorabilia is only the beginning. Just ask Cher. |
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| 2021-07-23 09:27:00 |
Books |
‘Why Peacocks?’ Review: Fool for Feathers |
A combat-zone reporter, Sean Flynn thought he was ready for a bigger challenge: peacock owner. |
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| 2021-07-23 09:26:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on Art and Culture in Occupied Paris |
Selected by Timothy Schaffert, the author, most recently, of the novel ‘The Perfume Thief.’ |
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| 2021-07-23 09:22:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘M, King’s Bodyguard’ Review |
In Niall Leonard’s gaslight thriller, spies stalk the royal family, and a Scotland Yard stalwart has to choose who to trust. |
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| 2021-07-23 09:16:00 |
Opinion |
Inside the Debate Over the Future of the U.S. Navy |
As before, the service’s problem is cultural. A course correction is needed. |
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| 2021-07-23 09:07:00 |
Markets |
Big Four Auditors Fail to Meet U.K. Regulator Expectations |
KPMG performed the worst of the big four, with only 59% of its audits graded as good or requiring only limited improvements, according to the regulator |
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| 2021-07-23 09:00:00 |
Business |
States Get Behind Push to Pay for Diapers |
With prices rising, demand at diaper banks is surging. Now federal funding and state sales-tax breaks are on the table. |
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| 2021-07-23 09:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Surge Hits Myanmar’s Hobbled Healthcare System |
Doctors and nurses protesting coup refuse to staff government hospitals; some medics at risk of arrest |
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| 2021-07-23 08:37:00 |
Tech |
For Big Tech, There’s a New Sheriff on the Beat |
Head of U.K.’s CMA says it is stepping out of the shadow of the EU after Brexit |
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| 2021-07-23 08:26:00 |
Television Review |
‘Playing With Sharks’ Review: A Makeover for Man-Eaters |
A National Geographic documentary on Disney+ celebrates Valerie Taylor, the photographer, filmmaker and conservationist who worked on ‘Jaws’ and is trying to rehabilitate the traditionally scary image of sharks |
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| 2021-07-23 08:25:00 |
Sports |
Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Skips Usual Razzle-Dazzle |
With Covid-19 precautions in place, event is being held in a nearly empty stadium and features a scaled-down ‘parade of nations’ |
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| 2021-07-23 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Campaign in Virginia in Preview of Democrats’ 2022 Strategy |
The president’s first in-person campaign event is in support of Terry McAuliffe’s bid for the governor’s mansion |
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| 2021-07-23 08:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Elizabeth Warren Targets Sacklers’ Legal Protection in Purdue Bankruptcy |
‘If the Sacklers want to stop those lawsuits, they can file for bankruptcy just like normal people do,’ the Massachusetts senator says |
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| 2021-07-23 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Make Smart Summer-Travel Decisions as Delta Variant Covid-19 Cases Rise |
You booked a summer vacation, and now you’re nervous about Delta. Here’s what to know about changing or postponing your plans. |
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| 2021-07-23 08:00:00 |
Business |
The Next Target for mRNA Vaccines After Covid-19: The Flu |
Gene-based shots have been critical in fighting the coronavirus; now vaccine makers want to replicate that success in the yearly fight against influenza |
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| 2021-07-23 07:36:00 |
World |
South Korea’s ‘Fingerless Mountaineer’ Is Missing After Making History in the Himalayas |
Search under way to find Kim Hong-bin, who fell on his descent after becoming the first disabled person to scale the world’s 14 tallest mountains |
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| 2021-07-23 07:34:00 |
World |
Popular Gay TV Show in Hong Kong Draws Political Attacks, Raising Worries Over Rights |
The hit romance has been praised by LGBT groups, but a pro-Beijing lawmaker said it broke China’s national security law |
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| 2021-07-23 07:30:00 |
Markets |
‘Black Widow’ Enters a Gray Area |
Latest Marvel saga seen as a success for Disney despite theater underperformance, but reality is more complicated |
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| 2021-07-23 07:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Peraton Taps Former Booz Allen CIO to Lead Tech Integration |
Rebecca McHale joins following two multibillion-dollar acquisitions by the government tech services provider |
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| 2021-07-23 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Tenants at Risk for Eviction as Pandemic Protections Are Set to Expire |
State and local governments have had a hard time distributing $47 billion in federal aid |
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| 2021-07-23 07:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Why Microsoft Centered the Start Button in Windows 11 |
The change came after years of research by a team of about 40 Microsoft designers, two of whom spoke to the Experience Report about their choices |
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| 2021-07-23 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Tin Prices Reach Records as Delta Variant Disrupts Supply |
Traders are betting that electronics demand will remain strong while the coronavirus limits tin production in Southeast Asia |
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| 2021-07-23 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Dimons Aren’t Forever, but Boards Act That Way |
Lavish bonuses such as those awarded to Jamie Dimon are rational from a board’s point of view, but not to ordinary shareholders |
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| 2021-07-23 06:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Put S&P 500 on Track for Weekly Gain |
The monthslong rally in stocks has forged ahead as investors draw comfort from a strong start to earnings season |
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| 2021-07-23 06:02:00 |
Economy |
Global Recovery Accelerates, but Delta Variant Clouds Outlook |
Surveys of purchasing managers point to the fastest European expansion in over two decades, but Australian lockdowns take toll |
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| 2021-07-23 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Grills Are the Latest Fad in a Scorching IPO Market |
The IPOs of two grill sellers and a SPAC deal for BBQGuys highlight bets on durability of stay-at-home trend |
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| 2021-07-23 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Some Independent Directors of Bankrupt Firms Show Bias, Study Says |
Independent directors have incentives to build reputations as friendly to the companies hiring them, researchers say |
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| 2021-07-23 05:30:00 |
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Fake It to Make It: Companies Beef Up AI Models With Synthetic Data |
American Express experiments with AI-generated fake fraud patterns to sharpen its models’ ability to detect rare or uncommon swindles |
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| 2021-07-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Property Investors Bed Down in the Family Home |
Big investing firms aren’t crowding out normal house buyers yet, but they are likely to become more controversial players in the residential market |
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| 2021-07-23 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Unify Behind Climate Corps, Vague on Details |
Corps would employ Americans on climate-focused public-works projects like reforestation |
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| 2021-07-23 05:30:00 |
Politics |
New Aid Planned for Mortgage Borrowers at Risk of Foreclosure |
Biden seeks to reduce monthly payments by up to 25% for those with federally backed mortgages who are at the end of forbearance |
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| 2021-07-23 05:30:00 |
Business |
Electric-Vehicle Sales Growth Outpaces Broader Auto Industry |
New plug-in models from Tesla, Ford, VW and others helped to boost demand, while hurdles still remain for the technology |
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| 2021-07-23 05:22:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ Review: A Classic Distilled |
Quintessence Theatre presents a webcast version of Thornton Wilder’s 1942 play about the Antrobus family and their journey through 5,000 years of human history. |
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| 2021-07-23 03:53:00 |
Arts |
Kanye West Previews New Album ‘Donda’ at Listening Party in Atlanta |
The rapper-provocateur previewed more than a dozen tracks about family, loss and religion at the stadium-sized listening party |
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| 2021-07-22 18:59:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Star Entertainment Withdraws Crown Merger Proposal on License Worries |
Star cites uncertainty over Crown’s Melbourne casino license |
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| 2021-07-22 18:56:00 |
Business |
U.S. Vaccine Panel Signals Preliminary Support for Covid-19 Booster Shots |
Advisory group says it favors booster injections for immunocompromised, backs continuing use of Johnson & Johnson shot |
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| 2021-07-22 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
A Tale of Two Recoveries |
Why is the jobless rate so much higher in Democratic-run states? |
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| 2021-07-22 18:34:00 |
Business |
Snap Sees Strong User Growth as Pandemic Restrictions Ease |
CEO Evan Spiegel says he hopes some content will rebound as life returns to normal |
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| 2021-07-22 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Canadian Covid Blockade |
The U.S. again delays reopening the border to our northern friends. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Strengthening Taiwan’s Resistance |
New legislation could make the island harder for Beijing to control. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Antitrust Conflicts |
Competition nominee Jonathan Kanter is conflicted on Google. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Stephen Breyer Backfire |
Efforts to bully him into retirement may end up having the opposite effect. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Pope Francis, the Latin Mass and My Family |
We are loyal children of the church on the receiving end of a harsh punishment. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
Death Came Calling on My 14th Birthday |
For better and worse, the loss of my father shaped the next half-century of my life. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:07:00 |
Business |
Amazon-Backed Rivian Automotive Plans Second U.S. Electric-Vehicle Factory |
EV startup, with one manufacturing plant in Illinois, is early in the process of scouting locations |
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| 2021-07-22 18:07:00 |
Books |
‘Everything Now’ Review: California Dreaming |
Poignant miniatures of the personalities who make up Los Angeles, which is less a metropolis than an 88-city nation-state. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
India, Like the U.S., Has Grown Impatient With China |
Officials pushed trade and cooperation. Then came the pandemic and last year’s border clashes. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Long Evolution of the Cocktail |
From the 19th century’s smashes and slingflips to today’s mocktails, the only constant is refreshment. |
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| 2021-07-22 18:00:00 |
Film Review |
‘Old’ Review: Horror Has a Senior Moment |
M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller follows travelers at a beach resort that exacts a terrible price. |
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| 2021-07-22 17:59:00 |
Television Review |
‘Playing With Sharks’ Review: A Makeover for Man Eaters |
A National Geographic documentary on Disney+ celebrates Valerie Taylor, the photographer, filmmaker and conservationist who worked on ‘Jaws’ and is trying to rehabilitate the traditionally scary image of sharks. |
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| 2021-07-22 17:56:00 |
Markets |
Snap, Twitter Show Where the Party Is |
Twitter looked like a better deal before earnings, but growth changes the equation |
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| 2021-07-22 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
‘Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey’ Review: From Harlem to the Shakespearean Stage |
Debra Ann Byrd’s autobiographical solo show is a riveting account of her path to her career as a classical actress. |
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| 2021-07-22 17:54:00 |
Film Review |
‘Val’ Review: When B-Roll Earns an A |
Actor Val Kilmer gets a new kind of close-up in this documentary featuring never-before-seen footage from his personal archive. |
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| 2021-07-22 17:53:00 |
Television Review |
‘Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away’ Review: Still Electric After All These Years |
A new ‘American Masters’ documentary on PBS features archival footage and original interviews with Chicago’s pioneer blues guitarist. |
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| 2021-07-22 17:50:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Kaseya Gets Tool to Unlock Data After Ransomware Attack |
The tech company declined to disclose who provided the decryptor or if a ransom was paid |
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| 2021-07-22 17:47:00 |
Film Review |
‘Mama Weed’ Review: Mother, Moonlighter, Miscreant |
Isabelle Huppert plays a drug-buster turned decked-out dealer in this comedic crime film from director Jean-Paul Salomé. |
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| 2021-07-22 17:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Deepfake’: A Piece of Thieves’ Slang Gets a Digital Twist |
A 21st-century term for manipulated audio or video updates a word used by 19th-century Australian convicts. |
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| 2021-07-22 17:04:00 |
CFO Journal |
Whirlpool Considering More Price Increases if Inflation Exceeds Forecasts |
The appliance maker in the spring started raising prices by 5% to 12% to offset higher raw material prices |
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| 2021-07-22 16:50:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Sanctions Cuba Over Protest Crackdown |
New measures target Cuban defense minister, Interior Ministry unit; ‘This is just the beginning,’ Biden says; closed trials held in Cuba |
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| 2021-07-22 16:45:00 |
CMO Today |
WPP Pulls Out of Facebook’s Media Agency Review |
The decision will mark an end to a seven-year relationship handling a bulk of the global media buying for the social-media giant |
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| 2021-07-22 16:36:00 |
Politics |
Bill Would Strip Social Media of Protections for Health Misinformation |
Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s measure covering Covid-19 would create exception to law known as Section 230 shielding platforms from suits |
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| 2021-07-22 16:35:00 |
Opinion |
Gov. Newsom Faces New California Recall Threats |
Statewide poll finds a tight contest; summer crises and a filing error could mean fewer votes for the incumbent. |
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| 2021-07-22 16:35:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Expands Efforts to Relocate Afghans at Risk of Taliban Vengeance |
American bases in Kuwait, Qatar to be temporary homes for thousands of Afghan interpreters, family members before they resettle in U.S. |
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| 2021-07-22 16:30:00 |
Politics |
Mississippi Asks Supreme Court to End Roe v. Wade Abortion Rights |
State’s brief for coming high court case says landmark abortion decision violates Constitution’s provisions on states’ rights |
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| 2021-07-22 16:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
For a Beach Vacation That’s Not Just Beach, Try Delaware |
Coastal hamlets like Lewes and Rehoboth offer a host of sophisticated new attractions as more pandemic transplants look to host Zoom calls near the beach |
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| 2021-07-22 16:05:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended July 17 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-07-22 15:56:00 |
Politics |
GOP Senators Resist Raising Debt Ceiling as Democrats Push Biden Spending Plans |
Limit will be reinstated next month, and the U.S. government may run out of money to pay bills this fall unless it is raised or suspended |
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| 2021-07-22 15:14:00 |
Middle East |
U.S., Iraq to Agree That U.S. Combat Troops Should Leave by End of 2021 |
Officials to reaffirm that U.S. military presence is still needed to help Iraqi forces fight Islamic State |
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| 2021-07-22 14:23:00 |
Tech |
Internet Outage Briefly Brings Down Many Websites |
Services provider Akamai reported disruption that affected companies including Fidelity Investments and Oracle |
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| 2021-07-22 14:15:00 |
Business |
Warner Bros. to Make 10 Movies Exclusively for HBO Max Streaming Service |
Move comes as rival studios hold on to more of their content for in-house streaming platforms |
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| 2021-07-22 14:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Diabetes and the Miracle of Insulin |
One hundred years ago, a team of Canadian researchers showed that an age-old disease didn’t have to mean a death sentence. |
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| 2021-07-22 13:27:00 |
Tech |
‘Ted Lasso’ Star Jason Sudeikis on his New Tesla and Why He Doesn’t Play Golf |
The actor portrays an accidental soccer coach in the Apple TV+ hit, whose second season premieres this week. Here, he talks to us about learning the sport’s basics from the videogame FIFA, his nostalgia for the iPod, and more. |
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| 2021-07-22 13:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Case Against Space Tourism |
Professional astronauts have a full understanding of the risks. Civilians like Christa McAuliffe don’t. |
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| 2021-07-22 13:19:00 |
Opinion |
More Hurdles Than People at Tokyo’s Dystopian Olympics |
Japan builds a massive, confusing bureaucracy to make up for failing to vaccinate its population. |
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| 2021-07-22 13:15:00 |
Logistics Report |
Uber’s Freight Unit to Buy Logistics Tech Firm Transplace for $2.25 Billion |
The combination is aimed at expanding Uber’s delivery business and reach into industrial shipping services in the U.S. |
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| 2021-07-22 13:04:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Median Home Price Hit New High in June |
Median price rose to $363,300 as sales increased 1.4% on strong demand |
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| 2021-07-22 13:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Palm Beach Real Estate Is So Hot, at Least 22 Homes Sold for $40M-Plus Since Covid |
The pandemic kicked off an unprecedented buying spree on the barrier island off Florida’s coast. A look at the deals, the players and where the market might be headed next |
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| 2021-07-22 12:44:00 |
Markets |
Airline Stocks Shouldn’t All Look the Same |
Trouble in overseas travel markets has affected U.S. low-cost carriers just as much as their legacy peers |
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| 2021-07-22 12:35:00 |
Business |
Mercedes-Benz Plans to Go All-Electric by End of Decade |
Daimler’s flagship auto maker intends to invest over $47 billion in battery electric vehicles by 2030 |
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| 2021-07-22 12:12:00 |
Business |
Former CBS Chief Joe Ianniello Launches SPAC Amid Media Merger Mania |
SPAC, dubbed Argus, hopes to raise at least $300 million and is hunting for an acquisition in media, telecom or technology |
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| 2021-07-22 12:05:00 |
Real Estate |
Hosting Cocktails? Impress Your Guests With These Bar Cabinets |
If you’re entertaining after months of isolation, you need more flair than bottles stashed in a drab kitchen cupboard. Here, furniture that will beautify those Scotch decanters but still cost less than built-ins. |
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| 2021-07-22 11:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Murder Spike of 2020: When Police Pull Back |
A criminologist argues that last year’s unprecedented rise in killings was the result of treating policing as a problem to be solved, rather than an essential part of public order. |
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| 2021-07-22 11:48:00 |
Opinion |
The Reichstag Fire Isn’t the Example Gen. Milley Wants |
Nazis claimed it was a vast plot to topple the state, and used the lie to crush their political opponents. |
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| 2021-07-22 11:46:00 |
Opinion |
The American Bar Association Responds on ‘Woke Law’ |
The ABA is steadfastly committed to eliminating bias and enhancing inclusion. |
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| 2021-07-22 11:43:00 |
Opinion |
When Truckers Were Denied Permission to Drive |
How many tens of thousands of budding entrepreneurs were left by the side of the road? |
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| 2021-07-22 11:04:00 |
Tech |
Dyson Airwrap: Is 2021’s Trendiest Hair Styler Worth the $550 Price Tag? |
We consulted stylists and did our own test to see whether the pricey Dyson Airwrap hair styler deserves its status as a social media sensation. |
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| 2021-07-22 10:49:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Police Arrest Five Over Children’s Books Depicting Protesters as Sheep |
National-security police accuse union members of plotting to poison young minds as clamp down on dissent intensifies |
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| 2021-07-22 10:00:00 |
Politics |
GOP Not Sold on Lindsey Graham’s Plan to Leave Washington to Block Budget Bill |
Senator cites Texas Democrats in quorum-busting pitch that gets mixed reception from GOP colleagues |
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| 2021-07-22 09:30:00 |
World |
China’s Push to Purge Organized Crime Casts Shadow Over Private Businesses |
Some entrepreneurs and lawyers say Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s campaign has gone too far and is denting business confidence |
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| 2021-07-22 09:28:00 |
Books |
‘Edge Case’ Review: The Husband Vanishes |
A tech-world striver finds her careful path toward the American dream has taken an unexpected turn. |
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| 2021-07-22 09:18:00 |
Markets |
Smaller but More Frequent Catastrophes Loom Over Insurance Sector |
Insurers and reinsurers are increasingly incorporating models for secondary perils such as drought, wildfire, flash floods and landslides |
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| 2021-07-22 09:18:00 |
Business |
American Airlines, Southwest Lifted by Recovering Demand and Government Aid |
The two carriers were among the hardest-hit by cancellations and delays last month as they moved to restore operations amid a rebound in air travel |
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| 2021-07-22 09:04:00 |
Markets |
Delta Variant Can Still Clip U.S. Economy’s Wings |
Variant might not have the same impact as previous surges, but spotty rates of vaccination mean it could slow growth |
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| 2021-07-22 09:01:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s China Policy Borrows From Trump and Adds Allies to Raise Pressure |
The emerging U.S. approach to China will get a test during the first high-level face-to-face exchange in months |
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| 2021-07-22 09:00:00 |
Business |
Instacart Forays Into Warehouses in Food Delivery Market |
The grocery delivery company says it plans to build and operate fulfillment centers for supermarkets |
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| 2021-07-22 08:50:00 |
Markets |
Unilever Gives a Preview of Worsening Inflation Pinch |
Ability to pass on higher costs to consumers will be crucial if staples companies are to protect their profit margins this year |
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| 2021-07-22 08:31:00 |
Economy |
ECB Looks to Keep Rates Low for Longer |
European Central Bank says it won’t increase its key interest rate until inflation moves much closer to 2% target |
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| 2021-07-22 08:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Home Depot Extends Google Cloud Deal |
After explosive online sales during the pandemic, the home-improvement chain credits the cloud with helping it move fast in response to shifting market trends |
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| 2021-07-22 08:30:00 |
World |
Tokyo Olympics Official Fired Over Holocaust Joke Made in 1990s |
Kentaro Kobayashi, who was to oversee performances at the opening ceremony, is the third senior member of the Olympics creative team to leave amid controversy |
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| 2021-07-22 08:15:00 |
Business |
AT&T Lifts Revenue Expectations on Wireless Growth |
HBO unit ends second quarter with 47 million U.S. subscribers; DirecTV stake sale expected to close within weeks |
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| 2021-07-22 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Western Wildfires Are Hitting the Lumber Market |
Wood products are the latest commodities to be roiled by this summer’s extreme weather |
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| 2021-07-22 07:49:00 |
World |
China Rejects WHO Proposal for Second Phase of Covid-19 Origins Probe |
Top Chinese health official said plan to audit laboratories and markets in Wuhan ‘violated science’ |
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| 2021-07-22 07:33:00 |
Business |
Shortage of Railroad Workers Threatens Recovery |
Struggle to bring crews back draws scrutiny from regulators, who were already concerned about lean operations |
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| 2021-07-22 07:00:00 |
Politics |
When Lawmakers Say Their Plan Is ‘Paid For,’ This Is What They Mean |
Congress has a well-worn arsenal of creative budgetary techniques and strategies |
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| 2021-07-22 07:00:00 |
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Infrastructure-Debt Strategies Rise as Interest Rates Remain Low |
Infrastructure-debt fund managers world-wide raised $20.13 billion last year, 18% more than in 2019, Preqin data show |
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| 2021-07-22 06:59:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Earnings Rise as Growth Strategy Boosts Portfolio |
The private-equity firm posted second-quarter net income of $1.31 billion |
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| 2021-07-22 06:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Up Ahead of Jobless Claims, Housing Data |
Nasdaq-100 futures point to a tepid gains for large technology stocks |
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| 2021-07-22 06:41:00 |
Business |
Inflation Pushes Consumer-Goods Giant Unilever to Accelerate Price Increases |
Warning from U.K.-listed Unilever follows similar moves by Procter & Gamble and General Mills |
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| 2021-07-22 06:37:00 |
Markets |
EV Batteries: The Next Victim of High Commodity Prices? |
Batteries have gotten a lot cheaper due to economies of scale, but rising commodity prices could upend that trend |
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| 2021-07-22 06:31:00 |
CMO Today |
NBCUniversal Creates Chief Data Officer Role as It Streamlines Data Operations |
The company named John Lee as its chief data officer as it builds out a central data function for all its units, including TV, theme parks and brand marketing |
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| 2021-07-22 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Religious Leaders on the Front Lines of Mental Health |
Houses of worship have grown more sophisticated in their handling of the surge in anxiety among congregants since the pandemic began |
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| 2021-07-22 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
You’re Finally Going on Vacation. Do You Remember How to Pack? |
These days, getting dressed is tricky. So precisely filling a suitcase with stylish looks can seem quite daunting. Here, a set of chic jet-setters offer some helpful advice. |
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| 2021-07-22 06:00:00 |
Art Review |
A Sculptural Skyscraper for Chicago |
St. Regis, the latest structure by Windy City architect Jeanne Gang, is a mixed-use tower that undulates as it rises and is the tallest building designed by a woman |
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| 2021-07-22 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Is Failing Its First Inflation Test as Selloff Deepens |
Original cryptocurrency has lost about half of its value since mid-April |
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| 2021-07-22 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Arrests Migrants at U.S. Border, but Some Counties Aren’t on Board |
After Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster, areas of the state with the most illegal traffic declined to take part in immigration-enforcement plan |
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| 2021-07-22 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Ramps Up Debate Over Taper Timing, Pace |
Officials are set to consider tactical planning at next week’s meeting over how to reduce asset purchases |
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| 2021-07-22 05:30:00 |
Business |
Intel Is Poised for Earnings Drop Amid Semiconductor Shortage |
CEO Pat Gelsinger pursues turnaround while battling heated competition in chip design and production |
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| 2021-07-22 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed Officials Want Increasingly Risky Stablecoins Regulated |
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| 2021-07-22 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Unemployment Applications Expected to Touch New Pandemic Low |
U.S. labor market recovery appears to remain strong despite uncertainty caused by Delta variant |
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| 2021-07-22 03:17:00 |
World |
China Flood Death Toll Climbs as Rains Continue |
At least 33 people have been killed in Henan province; economic losses are estimated at almost $190 million so far |
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| 2021-07-22 01:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Publicis Groupe Sees a Quicker Recovery as Organic Revenue Rises |
The Paris-based ad holding company joins competitors in posting significant revenue gains, reflecting an industry resurgence from the worst of the pandemic |
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| 2021-07-21 20:32:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Underscores Independence From White House |
Attorney general issues memo saying department wouldn’t advise White House of pending investigations |
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| 2021-07-21 19:02:00 |
Business |
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says He Personally Owns Bitcoin—and So Does SpaceX |
Executive says he wants to ensure bitcoin mining uses more renewable energy before the electric-vehicle maker resumes accepting the cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-07-21 18:58:00 |
Business |
AT&T Sells Latin American Satellite Business to Argentina’s Grupo Werthein |
Sale of operations acquired in 2015 from DirecTV continues telecom giant’s exit from TV business |
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| 2021-07-21 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Tough Biden Talk, Little Action |
On Nord Stream and Chinese hacking, a message of weakness. |
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| 2021-07-21 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi Blows Up Her Jan. 6 Committee |
Even the Speaker admits her veto of GOP members is ‘unprecedented.’ |
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| 2021-07-21 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Opioid Income Redistribution |
Actual liability doesn’t matter as the lawyers get rich as usual. |
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| 2021-07-21 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
A Pandemic of Misrule |
Antigovernment protests in Cuba, South Africa, Haiti and elsewhere are not random chaos. |
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| 2021-07-21 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Voters See Earthquakes and Lightnin’ |
Trouble’s on the way both at home and abroad for Biden, as 2022 comes up fast. |
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| 2021-07-21 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Ali Mayorkas, Keep Faith With Cubans |
They deserve support from my childhood friend as they battle the communists. |
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| 2021-07-21 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Will South Africa’s ANC Get the Message? |
Decades of corruption and maladministration came to a head in last week’s riots. It’s time for real reform. |
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| 2021-07-21 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Ben & Jerry’s Israel Boycott Could Cost Unilever |
The decision to shun the country has legal implications in many states and perhaps even at the federal level. |
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| 2021-07-21 18:19:00 |
Books |
‘Undoing Drugs’ Review: First, Do Less Harm |
Needle exchanges, bleach kits and other forms of ‘harm reduction,’ though once controversial, are now mainstream. Will they stay that way? |
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| 2021-07-21 18:18:00 |
Business |
PG&E, in Reversal, to Bury Power Lines in Fire-Prone Areas |
California utility says plan for 10,000 miles of distribution lines carries estimated cost of $20 billion |
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| 2021-07-21 18:05:00 |
Business |
Chipotle Stock Hits a Record as Customers Return to Dining |
Burrito chain says higher prices aren’t deterring consumers; sales are outpacing prepandemic levels |
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| 2021-07-21 17:16:00 |
Opinion |
‘Unintentional Injuries’ and the Lockdown |
It may take years to accurately measure deaths from Covid and deaths from the reaction to Covid. |
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| 2021-07-21 17:12:00 |
U.S. |
States Announce $26 Billion Settlement to Resolve Opioid Lawsuits |
Deal could bring an end to thousands of lawsuits blaming Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s largest drug distributors for an epidemic in painkiller addiction |
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| 2021-07-21 16:52:00 |
Art Review |
A Sculptural Skyscraper for Chicago |
St. Regis, the latest structure by Windy City architect Jeanne Gang, is a mixed-use tower that undulates as it rises and is the tallest building designed by a woman. |
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| 2021-07-21 16:50:00 |
Music Review |
Riffing on a Master |
This year, the New York Guitar Festival honors the legacy of classical guitarist Julian Bream with an impressive lineup of virtual performances. |
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| 2021-07-21 16:41:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Comcast Executive David Cohen as U.S. Ambassador to Canada |
President to nominate Victoria Reggie Kennedy, attorney and widow of late Sen. Edward Kennedy, to Austrian post |
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| 2021-07-21 16:37:00 |
Politics |
Broken iPhone? Stalled Tractor? FTC Wants to Make It Easier to Fix Them |
‘Right to repair’ advocates gain traction with Federal Trade Commission over objections of product manufacturers |
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| 2021-07-21 16:27:00 |
Politics |
Senate Republicans Block Infrastructure Bill but Talks to Continue |
Negotiators say they expect to make significant progress by Monday on details of the plan |
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| 2021-07-21 16:17:00 |
Markets |
Car Dealers Can Keep Rolling After Supply Crunch |
Auto dealers like AutoNation and Lithia spend less, make more |
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| 2021-07-21 16:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chilled Tomato Soup With Preserved Tuna and Hard-Boiled Egg |
A Spanish-style salmorejo is what you want to make with all those gorgeous high-summer tomatoes. It’s fast and full of flavor. |
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| 2021-07-21 15:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Quick Chilled Soup Recipe Is Rich and Refreshing |
A Spanish-style salmorejo is what you want to make with all those gorgeous high-summer tomatoes. It’s fast and full of flavor. |
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| 2021-07-21 15:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Meet With Ukrainian President Zelensky at White House |
Meeting set to take place Aug. 30 in Washington and focus on Russia, corruption and energy cooperation |
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| 2021-07-21 15:21:00 |
Business |
ESPN’s Maria Taylor Leaves Network After NBA Finals |
Host of ‘NBA Countdown’ failed to reach contract extension |
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| 2021-07-21 15:17:00 |
Markets |
Chips’ Biggest Political Pawn Still Has a Strong Game |
ASML’s major expansion looks like a solid bet, as subsidies for domestic production could offset limits to sales in China |
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| 2021-07-21 15:13:00 |
World |
U.S. Reaches Deal With Germany Over Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline |
Agreement allows completion of the project, benefiting Germany and Russia, over opposition from Ukraine |
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| 2021-07-21 15:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Brad Pitt in the Boardroom? Why Corporate Guys Are Embracing Long Hair |
With barber shops closed during lockdown, many men let their hair grow. Ease and nostalgia have inspired some to keep it lengthy. Here, how to do it right. |
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| 2021-07-21 15:00:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 10 Shows, Movies and Events to Stream This Week |
‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 arrives on Apple TV+, how to stream the Olympics and more to add to your queue |
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| 2021-07-21 15:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Bustle Owner Eyes SPAC Deal, Acquires Some Spider Studios |
All-stock deal values owner of parenting websites Scary Mommy and Fatherly at about $150 million |
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| 2021-07-21 14:59:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Government Could Run Out of Cash This Fall Unless Debt Ceiling Is Lifted, CBO Says |
Debt ceiling takes effect Aug. 1; warning comes as lawmakers negotiate spending packages |
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| 2021-07-21 14:51:00 |
National Security |
Havana Syndrome Task Force to Be Led by Veteran of Hunt for Bin Laden |
CIA Director Burns turns to undercover agency veteran to track down cause of health incidents suffered by U.S. spies and diplomats |
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| 2021-07-21 14:33:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Scouting for Tech Talent Keep Eye on Wage Inflation |
Some expect job candidates and employees to seek out higher pay to keep pace with price increases |
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| 2021-07-21 14:20:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Extends Restrictions on Borders With Canada, Mexico |
Washington continues its ban on nonessential travel from both countries, though Canada will soon allow entry by vaccinated Americans |
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| 2021-07-21 14:12:00 |
World |
U.K. Demands EU Renegotiate Brexit Deal’s Northern Ireland Clauses |
Stage set for clash with Brussels as London says deal hampers trade inside the U.K. |
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| 2021-07-21 13:41:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi Rejects Two GOP Picks for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Panel |
Republican leader McCarthy rebuffs House speaker’s demand to find replacements for Reps. Jim Banks and Jim Jordan |
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| 2021-07-21 13:17:00 |
Tech |
Leaving Your Dog Alone During the Workday? These 5 Gadgets Will Help |
Treat-dispensing cameras. Smart dog doors. These advances in pet tech ensure your pooch can eat, access the yard and even play a fierce game of fetch while you’re away. |
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| 2021-07-21 13:12:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper Wants to Have the Biggest Podcast in the World |
Cooper has built a brand on the link between raunchy talk and female empowerment—to Spotify, it’s worth $20 million a year |
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| 2021-07-21 12:48:00 |
Opinion |
Does Section 230 Have Limits? |
An appeals court takes a second look at whether the law protects Big Tech from discrimination claims. |
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| 2021-07-21 12:46:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Private Labor Enforcers |
A law Gray Davis signed gives trial lawyers a powerful weapon to wield against businesses. |
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| 2021-07-21 12:31:00 |
U.S. |
British Man Arrested on Charges Stemming From Last Year’s Twitter Hack |
Massive attack compromised accounts of Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian and many others |
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| 2021-07-21 12:25:00 |
World |
Opening Its Economy as Delta Variant Surges, the U.K. Becomes a Covid-19 Test Case |
Other governments watch to see whether vaccines can make the virus manageable like influenza |
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| 2021-07-21 12:06:00 |
Sports |
The Milwaukee Bucks Win the NBA Championship |
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in Game 6 to lead Milwaukee to its first title in 50 years |
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| 2021-07-21 12:01:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell by 1.5 Years in 2020, the Biggest Decline in Generations |
Covid-19, drug overdoses and homicides drove longevity down; Hispanic men suffered largest decline |
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| 2021-07-21 11:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Wine of the Summer Is Sicily’s Best-Kept Secret |
Frappato is fresh, bright and easy to pair with both seafood and meat—a happy medium between a red and a white. Our wine columnist shares her favorite bottles. |
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| 2021-07-21 11:18:00 |
Opinion |
Israeli Victory, Palestinian Prosperity |
Handsome apartments and late-model cars will not spur Palestinians to accept Israel. |
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| 2021-07-21 11:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Cost of a Distracted and Unprepared U.S. Navy |
‘We were expecting trouble in the Pacific, but we were only ready for inspection.’ |
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| 2021-07-21 10:55:00 |
CMO Today |
IPG Posts Revenue Gains, Boosts Outlook for 2021 |
IPG and Omnicom both saw revenue rise in the latest quarter as they recover from the worst of the pandemic |
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| 2021-07-21 10:52:00 |
Opinion |
What Community College Did For Us |
See them as stepping stones to a realistic future. |
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| 2021-07-21 10:50:00 |
World |
Apple’s Biggest iPhone Production Site Hit By Flooding in Central China |
Power went out and water seeped into Foxconn’s Zhengzhou site, employees say, but damage appears limited |
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| 2021-07-21 10:49:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood IPO Is No Giveaway |
The online broker will have to keep adding customers at a fast clip to justify the proposed IPO price |
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| 2021-07-21 10:22:00 |
Real Estate |
A Zoo-Inspired Child’s Room That’s Still Sophisticated |
The clever interior design of this animal-filled bedroom—complete with a big top-style canopy bed—is playful but chic enough to see its preschool-aged occupant into her tweens. |
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| 2021-07-21 10:21:00 |
Markets |
Car Makers Need More Chips Today, Better Chips Tomorrow |
Auto investors need to pay attention to the semiconductor industry, but the rise of in-vehicle computers matters more than the current microchip shortage |
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| 2021-07-21 10:00:00 |
Economy |
How Inflation Threatens the Recovery |
Constricted supply, not overheating demand, is casting a shadow over the recovery, worrying investors |
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| 2021-07-21 09:59:00 |
Economy |
Delta Variant of Covid-19 Isn’t Expected to Dent Robust U.S. Recovery |
Economists see continued spending, hiring and limited disruptions as health officials try to avoid restrictions and boost vaccinations |
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| 2021-07-21 09:49:00 |
Business |
AMC Names CEO Adam Aron As Chairman |
Social-media savvy CEO welcomed AMC’s meme-stock status as retail traders helped right its balance sheet |
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| 2021-07-21 09:30:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Criticizes Youth for Not Being North Korean Enough |
The 37-year-old dictator warns young people to reject foreign culture, including K-pop and overzealous hugs |
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| 2021-07-21 09:02:00 |
Markets |
Dollar Gets Boost From Global Fear, Not U.S. Cheer |
Unwinding of bets against the greenback have also added support, strengthening the dollar against its major trading partners |
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| 2021-07-21 09:00:00 |
Business |
The Noncompete Clause Gets a Closer Look |
Biden’s executive order asks FTC to limit the use of agreements that keep workers from changing jobs; ‘I didn’t know any trade secrets,’ former security guard says |
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| 2021-07-21 09:00:00 |
Markets |
The Shortage of Starter Homes Extends Beyond Major Cities |
Supply of entry-level housing in U.S. is near a five-decade low, according to research by Freddie Mac |
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| 2021-07-21 09:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Tumblr Introduces Paid Subscription Tool to Woo Younger Bloggers |
Social platform is the latest to let users earn money from posting |
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| 2021-07-21 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Summer Travel Seasons Don’t Get Weirder Than This One |
Travelers are encountering new headaches to go with classic delays, and suddenly Charlotte, N.C., is handling more flights than LAX |
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| 2021-07-21 08:49:00 |
Business |
Coca-Cola Boosts Outlook as Sales Rebound |
Beverage giant’s sales jump as restaurants, stadiums and movie theaters reopen |
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| 2021-07-21 08:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fully Vaccinated but Anxious About a Return to Normal Life? You May Have ‘Cave Syndrome’ |
After more than a year of sealing themselves off at home, some people are finding social activities difficult |
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| 2021-07-21 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Is Losing Major Political Donors Amid Federal, State Probes |
The defections could complicate the New York governor’s expected re-election bid as he fights off allegations that he sexually harassed staff and mishandled the pandemic |
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| 2021-07-21 07:35:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson Posts Higher Profit as Healthcare Demand Returns |
Company raises guidance for rest of the year as Covid-19 vaccination campaign continues |
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| 2021-07-21 07:30:00 |
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Cancer Drugmaker Turnstone Biologics Raises $80 Million |
The startup is developing two types of immunotherapy for cancer |
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| 2021-07-21 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Paytm and Zomato IPOs Point to Coming Wave of Indian Tech Listings |
Many online businesses have thrived despite the pandemic and enjoy strong brand recognition |
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| 2021-07-21 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Dotdash Has the Answers for Media Investors |
While the IAC company lacks the ‘buzz’ of a noteworthy rival, it seems to be doing more in terms of margins |
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| 2021-07-21 07:00:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
TCG and Andreessen Horowitz Invest in Startup Behind Virtual Horse Racing Platform |
Zed Run’s parent company nets $20 million as media startups, NFTs surge |
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| 2021-07-21 06:56:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Awards Jamie Dimon Surprise Retention Bonus |
The one-time grant of stock options reflects the board’s desire to keep the CEO at the helm for several more years |
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| 2021-07-21 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Chipotle, AMC, Carnival: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Chipotle jumps after strong earnings report; cruise lines extend gains |
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| 2021-07-21 05:48:00 |
Sports |
Australia’s Brisbane to Host 2032 Summer Olympics |
Brisbane will become the third Australian city to host the Games |
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| 2021-07-21 05:38:00 |
Business |
MGM Resorts Reveals Plans for $9 Billion Casino in Japan |
Osaka governor sees resort opening in second half of 2020s after Covid-19 delays |
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| 2021-07-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bond Rally Undercuts Inflation Fears |
The threat of disappointing economic growth concerns investors more than prices as they weigh market risks |
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| 2021-07-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
New York Inches Forward on Mobile Sports Betting |
State’s tax rate could be highest in the country for mobile wagering |
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| 2021-07-21 05:30:00 |
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EU-U.S. Data Privacy Talks Enter Second Year With No Timeline for Resolution |
Court ruling last year restricted data transfers to shield EU citizens from U.S. surveillance |
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| 2021-07-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Carlyle Launches Renewable-Energy Infrastructure Unit |
New venture is the latest move in Wall Street’s sustainable-investing race |
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| 2021-07-21 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Fed Chair Powell Enjoys Support For Reappointment, but He’s Not a Lock |
If President Biden does seek change, Fed governor Lael Brainard is the most likely candidate |
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| 2021-07-21 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Finance Chiefs Are Still Trying to Replace Excel With New Tools |
Many companies would like to reduce their reliance on the spreadsheet application, but employees remain reluctant to give it up |
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| 2021-07-21 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
For Home Buyers, Length of Commute Drops in Importance, New Data Shows |
During the pandemic, buyers in high-cost markets have been willing to trade longer commutes for lower prices |
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| 2021-07-21 05:10:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Dow Extending Rebound |
Investors are cautious about global economic outlook but draw comfort from strong start to earnings season |
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| 2021-07-21 03:24:00 |
World |
Japan Unveils Ambitious Energy Goals |
Energy strategy proposes doubling renewable energy, slashing fossil fuels’ share of power grid to less than half over the next decade |
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| 2021-07-21 01:10:00 |
World |
Floods in China’s Zhengzhou Kill at Least a Dozen People, Force 100,000 From Their Homes |
Record storms dumped almost a year’s worth of rain in three days; troops sent to shore up dams on verge of collapse |
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| 2021-07-20 23:14:00 |
Markets |
Assets in Ant Group’s Flagship Money-Market Fund Drop to 2016 Levels |
Before Chinese regulators forced Ant to call off its blockbuster IPO, the fund had more than $180 billion in assets under management |
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| 2021-07-20 22:17:00 |
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BOJ Hopes to Flexibly Address Climate Change With New Lending Facility |
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| 2021-07-20 21:05:00 |
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Glynn’s Take: Raising RBA Bond Purchases a Break-Glass Option Only |
Purchases of bonds under the RBA’s quantitative easing program were meant to be dialed down in September |
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| 2021-07-20 20:18:00 |
U.S. |
Local Health Authorities Seek to Curb Delta Variant Without New Rules |
As Covid-19 infections grow, state and local governments focus more on vaccinations, less on restrictions |
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| 2021-07-20 20:05:00 |
Politics |
Lobbyist Jeff Ricchetti, Brother of Senior Biden Aide, Sees Bump in Fees, Clients |
Ricchetti Inc. collected $1.7 million in fees for first half of year, four times more than in same period in 2020 |
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| 2021-07-20 19:55:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Circle Sets Aside $10.4 Million to Settle SEC Case on Poloniex |
In an SEC filing, the cryptocurrency operator also disclosed it is facing investigations by OFAC on its discontinued Poloniex business |
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| 2021-07-20 19:08:00 |
Business |
Netflix Signals No Acquisition Plans as It Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers |
Streaming giant’s U.S. member base shrinks even as it beats global growth forecast, says it sees no ‘must-have’ assets despite rival deal-making |
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| 2021-07-20 19:05:00 |
Opinion |
How to Run as a Democrat in 2022 |
The ‘yoga vote’ is so 2020. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:49:00 |
Markets |
Netflix May Find No Business Like Show Business |
Streaming giant confirms interest in videogames as subscriber growth remains mired in post-pandemic slump |
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| 2021-07-20 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Billionaires . . . in Outer Space! |
Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson get a thrill, but they’re also pushing flight forward. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie’s Real Budget Cost: $5 Trillion |
An independent analysis shows how Democrats are hiding their true spending plans. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Senate’s Lhamon Test |
A Title IX enforcer returns to gut due process protections. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:31:00 |
Books |
‘The Passion of Anne Hutchinson’ Review: Prophet or Jezebel? |
The Bay Colonists thought salvation could be earned through good works. Anne Hutchinson loudly disagreed. Trouble ensued. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Too Much Money Portends High Inflation |
The Fed should pay attention to Milton Friedman’s wisdom. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
The Delta Variant Is a Reality Test |
Americans haven’t wanted to understand what it means for a virus to be endemic. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and Blinken Ask China and Russia for a Lecture on Racism |
The U.S. ‘doesn’t hide from our shortcomings.’ But we shouldn’t further authoritarian propaganda. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: ‘We Too Must Be Critical’ |
‘The draconian rule, harsh punishments, and resulting climate of fear within Cuba by the source of the quote, cannot be diminished.’ |
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| 2021-07-20 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Iranian Terror Comes to America |
There will be dangerous consequences if Biden doesn’t respond strongly to the kidnapping plot. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:22:00 |
Art Review |
‘Shahzia Sikander: Extraordinary Realities’ Review: Tradition and Revision |
A show at the Morgan Library & Museum explores the efforts by the Pakistani-American artist to bring the aesthetic of centuries-old Indo-Persian manuscripts into dialogue with contemporary art and Western art history. |
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| 2021-07-20 18:16:00 |
U.S. |
San Diego Synagogue Shooter Gets Life Sentence in Plea Deal |
John Earnest pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in a 2019 shooting fueled by anti-Semitism |
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| 2021-07-20 18:07:00 |
Television Review |
‘Ultra City Smiths’ Review: Seamy Valley of the Dolls |
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, John C. Reilly, Kristen Bell and Tom Waits are just some of the stars who lend their voices to AMC’s new noir-themed, stop-motion animation series. |
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| 2021-07-20 17:58:00 |
U.S. |
Tom Barrack, a Trump Ally, Charged With Acting as U.A.E. Foreign Agent |
Colony Capital founder is also accused of lying to federal investigators |
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| 2021-07-20 17:23:00 |
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Bain Capital Buys Medical-Device Parts Business |
The private-equity firm is acquiring an equipment parts company serving hospitals at a $1.25 billion valuation |
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| 2021-07-20 17:19:00 |
Politics |
Bill Would Steer Environmental Fine Revenue to Wildlife Conservation |
Outdoor retailers, environmentalists among those backing Recovering America’s Wildlife Act |
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| 2021-07-20 17:17:00 |
World |
Haiti Inaugurates New Leader Two Weeks After President’s Assassination |
Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s most important objective is to organize elections that would take place in 120 days |
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| 2021-07-20 17:07:00 |
Europe |
U.S.-German Deal on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Expected Soon |
The U.S. and Germany have reached an agreement allowing completion of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, officials from both countries say |
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| 2021-07-20 16:48:00 |
Politics |
Low-Income Lending Rules Set for Broad Overhaul |
Bank regulators agree to pursue joint overhaul of Community Reinvestment Act rules |
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| 2021-07-20 16:44:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin Crew Discuss Their Experience in Space |
Amazon founder thanks employees and customers for funding a rocket he hopes will launch a new era in human space flight |
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| 2021-07-20 16:32:00 |
Politics |
White House Sticks to Current Covid Guidance After Staffer Tests Positive |
Covid-19 cases are growing steadily nationwide as Delta variant takes hold |
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| 2021-07-20 16:19:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Jonathan Kanter as Chief of Justice Department’s Antitrust Division |
Prominent critic of Google would be expected to pursue an aggressive stance on antitrust alongside FTC chief Lina Khan |
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| 2021-07-20 15:47:00 |
World |
Ben & Jerry’s Decision to Stop Sales in West Bank Puts Unilever in Tough Spot |
Israeli prime minister warns of severe consequences; politicians call for boycott of ice cream brand |
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| 2021-07-20 15:38:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Vote Approaches Without Final Agreement in Place |
Republicans to oppose legislation absent more progress by negotiators; Democrats also want an antipoverty package to move forward |
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| 2021-07-20 15:29:00 |
Deals |
Cvent Nears $5-Billion-Plus SPAC Deal |
Event-management software company is slated to merge with Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II |
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| 2021-07-20 15:23:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Johnson & Johnson Taps Jones Day to Explore Talc Bankruptcy |
The law firm is advising Johnson & Johnson on a possible bankruptcy filing covering its talc-related liabilities, people familiar with the matter say |
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| 2021-07-20 15:16:00 |
Tech |
Apple Delays Office Return as Covid-19 Delta Variant Spreads |
CEO Tim Cook had previously told workers to expect to return in September—now it’s October at the earliest |
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| 2021-07-20 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Spotify of Travel: A New App With ‘Place Lists’ |
Bimble, launched in June, lets locals easily share their favorite spots from coffee shops to tiny hotels—creating and swapping idiosyncratic travel guides with like-minded wanderers |
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| 2021-07-20 14:49:00 |
U.S. |
Harvey Weinstein Is Extradited to Face California Sex-Crime Charges |
The former Hollywood producer was transferred to Los Angeles from an upstate New York prison, where he was serving a 23-year sentence |
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| 2021-07-20 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Tech Industry Between America’s Coasts |
Billion-dollar companies don’t have to be built in Silicon Valley. |
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| 2021-07-20 14:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Regulations in Telemedicine’s Way |
State opposition to medical-licensure reciprocity is all about protecting local physicians from competition. |
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| 2021-07-20 14:03:00 |
Opinion |
How to Make China Pay for Carbon Emissions |
A carbon border adjustment is the only tool we have. |
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| 2021-07-20 13:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
Matching Sets: Why Zany, Patterned Shirts and Shorts Are Everywhere |
From honeymooners to basketball stars, guys are suiting up in quirkily printed cabana sets to inject some summer frivolity into their warm-weather wardrobes |
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| 2021-07-20 13:51:00 |
Music Review |
‘In Harmony’ Review: Modern Jazz Masters Gone Too Soon |
A two-disc set from Resonance Records features previously unreleased live recordings that united trumpeter Roy Hargrove and pianist Mulgrew Miller. |
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| 2021-07-20 13:00:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Exchange FTX Valued at $18 Billion in Funding Round |
Investors include SoftBank, Sequoia Capital and Daniel Loeb’s Third Point hedge fund |
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| 2021-07-20 12:47:00 |
Opinion |
A Deeper Look at Critical Race Theory |
The neo-Marxist movement rejects equal opportunity, merit and objectivity. |
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| 2021-07-20 12:45:00 |
Markets |
Home Building Booms, but Not Enough |
The building pace in the U.S. is the highest since the housing crash but it won’t be enough to fix a tight market for quite a while |
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| 2021-07-20 12:42:00 |
Markets |
Auto Lenders Have Gas in the Tank |
Used-car demand and prices might start to cool off, but banks like Ally Financial still have a lot working in their favor right now |
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| 2021-07-20 12:40:00 |
World |
China Moves to Ease Child-Rearing Costs, in Drive to Boost Births |
Policies would raise supply of affordable child care, encourage housing preferences for families with children |
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| 2021-07-20 12:38:00 |
Opinion |
Americans Should Root for the Irish Fighting Higher Corporate Taxes |
The ‘global minimum tax’ battle may set an example for those who consider low U.S. state levies ‘unfair.’ |
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| 2021-07-20 12:01:00 |
Business |
Too Many Zoom Meetings? ‘Core Hours’ Keep Some Remote Workers Productive and Sane |
Slack, Dropbox and other businesses try limiting the time that employees have to be ‘on’ to preserve life-work balance |
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| 2021-07-20 11:40:00 |
China |
Chinese Suppliers to Apple, Nike Shun Xinjiang Workers as U.S. Forced-Labor Ban Looms |
Three suppliers do an about-face after hiring thousands of Uyghurs and Turkic Muslims |
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| 2021-07-20 11:31:00 |
Sports |
Japanese Leader Yoshihide Suga Says Country Is Safe for Olympics |
Prime minister, in interview, cites low Covid-19 infection rates compared with the West, says ‘We’re ready to go’ |
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| 2021-07-20 11:06:00 |
A-hed |
Now Hiring: White Castle—Four Years After You Applied |
In a hot job market, McDonald’s, Cheesecake Factory and other companies are getting back in touch; ‘I was like ohhhhh, thank you, but yeah, I found another job’ |
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| 2021-07-20 10:18:00 |
Sports |
The 2021 Olympics Are Turning Into a $20 Billion Bust for Japan |
Host nation expected an economic windfall and global recognition. But amid pandemic, a disgruntled populace just wants it all to go away. |
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| 2021-07-20 09:18:00 |
Sports |
Here Come the Olympics, Thoroughly on Edge |
The lead-up to the Games is traditionally fraught with anxiety in the host country. Tokyo’s worries are unlike any other edition. |
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| 2021-07-20 09:13:00 |
Politics |
New Pipeline Cybersecurity Requirements Issued by Biden Administration |
Rules to safeguard operators from hacking come after Colonial hack disrupted U.S. fuel deliveries |
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| 2021-07-20 09:13:00 |
World |
Cuba to Prosecute People Detained During Recent Protests |
Rights advocates are concerned the arrested demonstrators will be subjected to summary trials without due process |
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| 2021-07-20 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Baby-Food Maker Little Spoon Raises $44 Million |
Funding round led by Valor Equity Partners values the company at roughly $200 million |
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| 2021-07-20 08:50:00 |
Markets |
Oil and Gas Subsidies Are Under Pressure |
Growing focus on walking-the-talk on climate action promises raises uncertainty about whether generous support for fossil fuels will last |
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| 2021-07-20 08:30:00 |
Markets |
Big Landlord Launches $5 Billion House Hunt |
Tricon Residential plans to add 18,000 rental houses in pact with Texas pension fund, other investors |
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| 2021-07-20 08:25:00 |
Business |
Virgil Abloh Sells Off-White to LVMH, Deepening Ties With Luxury Conglomerate |
Partnership comes as the luxury industry embraces prominent Black artists, designers and hip-hop stars |
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| 2021-07-20 08:24:00 |
Business |
Shell to Appeal Dutch Court Ruling on Emissions Cuts |
Oil giant says court judgment against a single company is “not effective” |
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| 2021-07-20 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Startups Bet on Flexible Apartment Leases, Even as Employees Return to the Office |
One company, Daydream Apartments, is rebranding as Sentral and upgrading services in hopes of increasing market share |
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| 2021-07-20 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
U.S. Investors Seek Bargains in U.K. Home-Building Industry |
A jump in housing prices draws buyers for the country’s home builders, whose shares were hit by the pandemic’s shutdown |
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| 2021-07-20 08:00:00 |
Books |
Reese Witherspoon’s Book-Club Pick Is a Summer Hit. (Of Course It’s Headed to Streaming TV) |
‘The Last Thing He Told Me,’ a thriller about a missing tech executive, is set to star Julia Roberts as television increasingly determines what we read |
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| 2021-07-20 07:38:00 |
Politics |
U.S.-Asia Digital Pact Held Up by Squabble Among Biden Officials |
The proposed deal aims to set rules for digital trade in the Asia-Pacific region, but would exclude China |
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| 2021-07-20 07:32:00 |
Markets |
Oil-Price Swoon Spurs Traders to Bet on Further Declines |
Delta variant raises prospect of fresh restrictions on economic activity, particularly in fuel-intensive Asian countries |
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| 2021-07-20 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Victoria’s Secret Spinoff Is Less Exciting Than It Sounds |
L Brands will soon spin off Victoria’s Secret. A clean slate might look good, but it is no guarantee that the brand’s valuation will suddenly fly. |
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| 2021-07-20 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Nasdaq to Spin Out Market for Pre-IPO Shares in Deal With Banks |
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others to invest in Nasdaq Private Market |
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| 2021-07-20 06:33:00 |
Business |
Apple Looks to Lease Hollywood Hub for Filming Shows and Movies |
The producer of ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘The Morning Show’ wants to expand its presence in the competitive streaming landscape |
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| 2021-07-20 06:17:00 |
Markets |
Markets Stabilize After Worst Fall for Stocks in Months |
Dow futures rise and oil flattens, injecting some calm into markets |
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| 2021-07-20 06:04:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin Crew Set for Space Debut |
Amazon founder will be riding his company’s first crewed flight, pursuing a lifelong dream and broader space goals |
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| 2021-07-20 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Car Owners Return to Highways, and Their Insurers Pick Up Tab for Accidents |
Auto insurers’ earnings will face tough comparisons with those of the previous year, when there was a steep decline in accident volume |
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| 2021-07-20 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
How Bankruptcy Could Help Johnson & Johnson Corral Vast Talc Litigation |
The company has told personal-injury attorneys it is considering filing a subsidiary for bankruptcy, which legal experts say could prompt injury claimants to settle |
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| 2021-07-20 05:30:00 |
Logistics Report |
Supply-Chain Executives See Long Road Ahead for Diversity Efforts |
Logistics companies are rolling out recruitment and training programs, but minorities and women remain rare in executive ranks |
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| 2021-07-20 05:26:00 |
Markets |
UBS Profit Jumps on Wealth Management Boom |
At investment bank, global banking revenue rose 68% |
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| 2021-07-20 04:49:00 |
Markets |
Has Evergrande’s Long-Delayed Debt Reckoning Finally Arrived? |
The company has managed to defy warnings of disaster for years, but this latest round of troubles looks harder to finesse |
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| 2021-07-20 03:05:00 |
Markets |
The World’s Biggest Miner Picks Profit Over Production |
BHP stays cautious on investing in new projects even as prices for commodities such as iron ore and copper trade near record highs |
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| 2021-07-19 23:05:00 |
U.S. |
Opioid Settlement of $26 Billion Between Drug Companies, States Expected This Week |
New York likely to announce $1 billion deal with AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal and McKesson on Tuesday |
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| 2021-07-19 22:44:00 |
World |
Pedro Castillo Is Declared Peru’s President-Elect |
The far-left union activist’s victory was certified by election officials more than six weeks after the vote |
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| 2021-07-19 22:05:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and ViacomCBS Chairman Shari Redstone Met to Discuss Streaming Partnership |
Late June meeting also included ViacomCBS CEO Robert Bakish; focused on potential to join forces in international markets |
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| 2021-07-19 21:14:00 |
Politics |
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy Makes Picks for Jan. 6 Panel |
Rep. Jim Banks is chosen to serve as the committee’s top-ranking Republican member |
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| 2021-07-19 21:03:00 |
Business |
Santos Has Proposal to Acquire Oil Search Rejected |
Deal would have brought together two Australia-listed companies to create $16 billion energy producer |
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| 2021-07-19 19:36:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Debt Collector Encore Capital Hires New Chief Risk and Compliance Officer |
Steve Carmichael formerly oversaw risk management at Discover Financial Services |
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| 2021-07-19 19:26:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers Spar Over Infrastructure Package as Deadline Nears |
Senators are hoping to strike deal on how to pay for the legislation, which includes $600 billion in new spending |
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| 2021-07-19 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
We’ll Always Have Covid |
The Delta variant spooks markets, but the vaccines work even if the virus won’t go away. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
How Trump Nearly Justified Car Tariffs |
The once-secret report, now public, is a warning for a derelict Congress. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook Is Biden’s Vaccine Scapegoat |
Democrats attack tech firms to deflect from Covid setbacks. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Inflation Guide |
He says more spending lowers prices by . . . well, you figure it out. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Vietnam, Then and Now |
George W. Bush is right. Leaving Afghanistan like this is a mistake. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Gave Us a Cheesehead Anniversary |
After several false starts, we settled on a trip close to home. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Why Putin Still Covets Ukraine |
A 5,000-word essay by the strongman explains his thinking. It pays to listen. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:29:00 |
Books |
‘Projections’ Review: Psychiatry in Extremis |
An ‘emergency psychiatrist’ finds that only his patients’ words, not the language of science and medicine, can truly describe their suffering. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Hedgehogs of Critical Race Theory |
They start with important truths—slavery was wicked—and get carried away into monomania. |
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| 2021-07-19 18:23:00 |
U.S. |
Delta Variant Helps Push Covid-19 Cases Higher in Every State |
Hospitalizations are also rising; doctors say patients are younger, sicker and largely unvaccinated |
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| 2021-07-19 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Penn State and Castro |
‘An émigré from Venezuela, told Campus Reform that he was deeply shocked and disappointed.’ |
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| 2021-07-19 18:19:00 |
Business |
IBM’s Revenue Rises for Second Straight Quarter |
Cloud computing notches 13% growth, helping push overall revenue up 3.4% |
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| 2021-07-19 17:51:00 |
Business |
Ben & Jerry’s to Stop Selling Ice Cream in West Bank Settlements, East Jerusalem |
Company cites ‘our values’ for decision not to renew license agreement at the end of next year |
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| 2021-07-19 17:46:00 |
World |
Canada to Reopen Border for Fully Vaccinated U.S. Tourists in August |
Officials said Canada could further ease restrictions to allow fully vaccinated tourists from other countries beginning in September |
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| 2021-07-19 17:44:00 |
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Robinhood Expects $30 Million Fine in Cyber, Money-Laundering Probe of Crypto Arm |
The company initially anticipated a fine of at least $10 million |
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| 2021-07-19 17:43:00 |
CIO Journal |
Capital One Steps Up Hiring Software Engineers After Cloud Migration |
Move to Amazon’s cloud is partly what is prompting the bank to hire more than 3,000 technologists by year-end |
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| 2021-07-19 17:39:00 |
Opera Review |
‘Everest-A Graphic Novel Opera’ Review: Drawn From Life and Death |
In Opera Parallèle’s remount of Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer’s fact-based opera, the story of a perilous mountain expedition is presented using sophisticated animation. |
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| 2021-07-19 17:37:00 |
Markets |
How Jitters About the Global Economy Are Rippling Through Markets |
Behind the rout, investors say, is a growing list of concerns about the recovery |
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| 2021-07-19 17:24:00 |
Music Review |
‘Spiral’ by Darkside Review: A Mysterious Alchemy |
The electronic duo’s highly anticipated album builds off the aesthetic of their first, culminating in a suite of songs that are as atmospheric as they are grounded in real time. |
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| 2021-07-19 17:23:00 |
Economy |
Vietnam Tells U.S. It Won’t Weaken Currency to Boost Exports |
Agreement seeks to resolve tensions over Vietnam’s widening trade surplus |
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| 2021-07-19 17:09:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon to House Afghan Interpreters at Virginia Military Base |
The housing of about 2,500 Afghans is the first part of a White House plan to evacuate interpreters and translators who worked with U.S. forces |
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| 2021-07-19 17:04:00 |
U.S. |
Indiana University Can Require Covid-19 Vaccines, Federal Judge Says |
Ruling deals setback to growing legal effort against compulsory inoculation at public educational institutions |
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| 2021-07-19 16:43:00 |
U.S. |
Overpaid Unemployment Benefits Total in the Billions During Pandemic |
GAO says Labor Department found $12.9 billion in misspent tax dollars, an amount that likely is low |
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| 2021-07-19 16:39:00 |
Business |
Volkswagen Kills Off Passat in U.S. to Focus on SUVs and Electric Vehicles |
The well-known sedan has fallen out of favor with customers; follows the Chevrolet Impala and Chrysler 200 to the scrap heap |
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| 2021-07-19 16:35:00 |
Markets |
Bond Yields Sink to February Lows as Growth Fears Mount |
Treasury yields drop and the dollar rallies as the spread of Covid-19 variants weighs on investors |
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| 2021-07-19 16:20:00 |
Business |
Toyota Scraps Plans for Olympics Ads in Japan During Games |
Auto maker cites concerns about Covid-19 in its home country; NBCUniversal says Toyota’s ad plans for U.S. are unchanged |
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| 2021-07-19 16:19:00 |
Business |
U.S. Proposes Raising Penalty for Hospitals That Don’t Publish Prices |
Larger hospitals would have to pay as much as $2 million annually if they don’t make their prices public under the proposed rule |
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| 2021-07-19 16:18:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland Restricts Federal Prosecutors From Seeking Reporters’ Records |
Attorney general’s order follows disclosures that the Justice Department secretly pursued phone records of journalists at several news outlets |
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| 2021-07-19 16:05:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Coronavirus Recession Lasted Two Months, Ended in April 2020, Official Arbiter Says |
The end of economic contraction marks official starting point for the uneven expansion since then |
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| 2021-07-19 15:53:00 |
World |
Haiti’s Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph Agrees to Step Down |
Leader will hand power to a political challenger in a bid to stabilize the embattled Caribbean nation following President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination |
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| 2021-07-19 15:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Tap Former Hill Aide for Top Treasury Post Overseeing Financial Rules |
Graham Steele, a former aide to Sen. Sherrod Brown, is proponent of treating climate change as systemic risk to financial system |
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| 2021-07-19 15:21:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Slide on Fears Delta Variant Will Crunch Demand |
Crude fell alongside stocks and government-bond yields as traders worried about possible economic slowdown |
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| 2021-07-19 14:57:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Seeks to Clarify Comments on Facebook, Vaccine Misinformation |
President says company isn’t to blame for deaths, but adds it needs to do more to stop social-media users from spreading falsities |
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| 2021-07-19 14:24:00 |
Markets |
William Ackman Needs a Soothing Pitch After Universal Music Drama |
Bar is high for hedge-fund billionaire’s next SPAC acquisition attempt |
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| 2021-07-19 13:56:00 |
Opinion |
Gen. Mark Milley Reminisces About the Battle of the Beltway |
The most curious claim is the one that he somehow restrained Trump from starting a war with Iran. |
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| 2021-07-19 13:52:00 |
Opinion |
The Flimsy Evidence Behind the CDC’s Push to Vaccinate Children |
The agency overcounts Covid hospitalizations and deaths and won’t consider if one shot is sufficient. |
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| 2021-07-19 13:48:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Retracts Facebook Mass-Homicide Claim |
After rebuttal from social media company, president repudiates his misinformation. |
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| 2021-07-19 13:17:00 |
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Why the Bahamas Created a Digital Currency |
The governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas explains the thinking behind the ‘sand dollar’ |
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| 2021-07-19 12:57:00 |
CFO Journal |
Exxon Turns to Company Outsider to Fill CFO Role |
Kathryn Mikells, formerly the CFO of Diageo, will become the oil giant’s finance chief Aug. 9 |
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| 2021-07-19 12:13:00 |
Markets |
Zoom Really Gets Back to Business |
First major acquisition by videoconferencing star shows dedication to enterprise market |
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| 2021-07-19 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pain of the Never-Ending Work Check-In |
Meeting burnout got worse in the pandemic; hybrid schedules could make things even messier |
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| 2021-07-19 12:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Tinuiti to Acquire Connected TV Ad-Buying Business Bliss Point Media |
The deal comes as advertisers increasingly turn to the fast-growing category of connected TV |
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| 2021-07-19 11:47:00 |
A-hed |
A Goldman Sachs Analyst by Day, He Helped Pitch Israeli Baseball Into the Olympics |
Former Yale hurler Eric Brodkowitz, using the remote work option to its fullest, honed his breaking ball with an independent club in Idaho as his adoptive team makes an improbable run to Tokyo |
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| 2021-07-19 11:02:00 |
Markets |
OPEC Gives Shale an Opening |
With less oil-market drama, prices fall again and U.S. producers have an opportunity |
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| 2021-07-19 10:54:00 |
Opinion |
No Defense for Limousine Liberals |
Politicians spend other people’s money to win re-election. The proper term for this is pandering. |
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| 2021-07-19 10:32:00 |
Opinion |
Which Price Does the Hospital Charge You? |
More transparency would make us better consumers and reduce healthcare costs. |
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| 2021-07-19 10:28:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Fires Social Security Commissioner for Good Performance |
Managing the entitlement more effectively upsets the agency’s union leaders. |
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| 2021-07-19 10:00:00 |
Sports |
Why the Bucks Gave Giannis His Own Holiday |
One steal. One pass. One tip. With three hustle plays in three seconds, Jrue Holiday flipped the NBA Finals. |
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| 2021-07-19 09:50:00 |
Politics |
Best Answers to Rising Gun Violence May Be Local Ones |
Community violence intervention programs offer one promising approach to national problem |
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| 2021-07-19 09:47:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Blames Hackers Tied to China for Microsoft Cyberattack Spree |
Four Chinese nationals, including three intelligence officers, were indicted over separate hacking activity |
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| 2021-07-19 09:41:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Sends Guantanamo Detainee to Morocco |
First transfer under Biden administration reduces prison population to 39 |
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| 2021-07-19 09:34:00 |
Markets |
Fast Radius Going Public Via $1.4 Billion SPAC Deal |
Digital manufacturing company joins several others tied to technology and supply chains in going public with lofty valuation |
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| 2021-07-19 09:32:00 |
Markets |
Apollo’s Leon Black Responds in Court to Ex-Model’s Defamation Suit |
Billionaire says he was engaged in a consensual relationship with woman until she began extorting him in 2015 |
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| 2021-07-19 09:29:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Expects IPO to Value Trading App at About $33 Billion |
Valuation is less than California firm had previously expected from offering, which is likely to raise about $2 billion |
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| 2021-07-19 09:20:00 |
Business |
AT&T, Dish Strike $5 Billion Deal to Support Boost Mobile |
Agreement allows AT&T to carry Dish wireless customers while providing path for spectrum sharing |
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| 2021-07-19 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Government’s Futures Cop Departs After Leading Market-Manipulation Crackdown |
Latest trial over spoofing tactic, against former Bank of America traders, is set to start Monday |
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| 2021-07-19 08:46:00 |
Sports |
U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Alternate Tests Positive for Covid-19 at Tokyo Olympics |
One other team member, also an alternate, was placed in quarantine. The situation immediately creates anxiety around the closely watched team led by Simone Biles. |
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| 2021-07-19 08:41:00 |
Business |
Saudi-Owned Motiva Suspends $6.6 Billion Petrochemical Expansion |
Saudi Aramco is putting the expansion on hold as it shifts capital-spending focus to oil, natural gas fields |
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| 2021-07-19 08:25:00 |
Business |
Italian Fashion Brand Zegna Joins SPAC Frenzy With $3.2 Billion Valuation |
Sergio Ermotti, former UBS CEO, seeks to list luxury menswear company on New York Stock Exchange |
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| 2021-07-19 08:23:00 |
Markets |
China’s Carbon Trading Debut is a Mixed Bag |
China’s new national carbon market is up and running. But to really be effective, carbon prices will have to rise quickly. |
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| 2021-07-19 08:18:00 |
Markets |
China Evergrande Stock, Bonds Fall After Court Ruling |
Lender wins ruling freezing about $20 million of Chinese property developer’s assets |
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| 2021-07-19 08:00:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Vaccine Partner BioNTech Inks Cancer Deal |
German company agrees to buy R&D and manufacturing facility aimed at cutting edge cancer therapies |
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| 2021-07-19 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Nvidia Stock’s Surge Makes Chip Maker 10th-Biggest U.S. Listed Company |
Company’s shares are up nearly 80% over the past year |
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| 2021-07-19 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
New Voting Laws Face Court Challenges Across the U.S. |
Election-related litigation has surged in recent years as political parties seek an advantage |
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| 2021-07-19 08:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Chip Maker GlobalFoundries Revamps Brand Amid Global Chip Shortage |
The U.S.-based company’s efforts include a new logo and messaging, as well as ramped-up public affairs |
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| 2021-07-19 07:52:00 |
Tech |
Chip Shortage Reaches Smartphone Makers |
Shipments are slowing and prices are rising as companies hunt for parts; supply-chain wait times enter the danger zone |
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| 2021-07-19 07:39:00 |
World |
Nightclubs Reopen as England Ditches Most Covid-19 Curbs Amid Delta Surge |
Easing of almost all pandemic restrictions marks radical experiment for Prime Minister Boris Johnson |
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| 2021-07-19 07:28:00 |
World |
Germany’s Opposition Politicians Blame Government for Ignoring Flood Warnings |
Several alerts were issued in the days before last week’s deadly floods, but few communities took protective measures |
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| 2021-07-19 07:00:00 |
Sports |
Lessons From the Parents Who Raised the World’s Top Soccer Sisters |
How Bob and Melissa Mewis guided daughters Kristie and Samantha to the U.S. women’s soccer team, the gold-medal favorite in the Tokyo Olympics |
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| 2021-07-19 07:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Weighs New Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sales to China if Nuclear Talks Fail |
U.S. negotiators have been working with international partners to revive the 2015 deal limiting Tehran’s nuclear program |
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| 2021-07-19 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Generate Capital Collects $2 Billion for New Bets on Sustainable Infrastructure |
The latest round was twice the amount the San Francisco-based investment firm raised just before the pandemic hit |
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| 2021-07-19 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Tax-Increase Talk Prompts Wealthy to Splurge on Muni Bonds |
Municipal bond investments hit new highs in 2021 as Democrats consider proposals to raise taxes |
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| 2021-07-19 06:37:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures, Oil Drop as Delta Variant Sends Investors Into Bonds |
S&P 500 futures point to another down day and investors punish travel shares |
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| 2021-07-19 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Bill Ackman Drops SPAC Plan for Universal Music Deal |
Activist investor’s Pershing Square investment firm will instead take a stake in the world’s largest music company |
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| 2021-07-19 06:13:00 |
World |
Australia Seeks to Block China With Stake in Pacific Mobile Networks |
Deal would be the latest attempt to limit Beijing’s influence in the region, particularly in the telecom sector |
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| 2021-07-19 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Accountants, Lawmakers Urge Rules on Crypto Accounting |
Companies now treat bitcoin as an intangible asset, meaning they can record gains only when selling, not while holding |
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| 2021-07-19 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Inflation Expectations Data Roughly Aligned With Fed’s Outlook |
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| 2021-07-19 05:30:00 |
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Johnson & Johnson Legal Rep Floats Subsidiary Bankruptcy Filing Over Talc Lawsuits |
The representative said the healthcare giant is contemplating placing an affiliate into chapter 11 to settle liabilities tied to its talc-containing-baby powder, according to lawyers pressing personal-injury claims |
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| 2021-07-19 05:30:00 |
Business |
Film, TV Studios Are Offered Incentives From States After Pandemic Shutdowns |
Rebates and tax credits help to lower production costs on rental soundstages and equipment |
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| 2021-07-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Money-Market Funds Buckled in Two Crises in a Row. Regulators Look to Fix Them Again. |
Financial regulators are making another attempt to minimize the likelihood that central banks have to step in to support these key corporate funding markets |
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| 2021-07-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The $20 Billion Winner of the American EV Startup Boom: Saudi Arabia |
World’s largest exporter of oil made well-timed bet on Lucid Motors |
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| 2021-07-19 05:30:00 |
Business |
When Is Jeff Bezos’ Flight to Space and How to Watch the Blue Origin Launch |
Amazon founder follows Richard Branson’s trip into space; both aim to make space travel safe and routine |
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| 2021-07-19 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Midterm-Election Ad Spending Poised to Soar as Streaming TV Attracts Campaigns |
Elections this year and next are expected to match the $9 billion spent in 2019-2020, doubling from the previous nonpresidential cycle |
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| 2021-07-19 03:10:00 |
Business |
Ghosn Escape Planner Michael Taylor Is Sentenced to Two Years in Prison |
Son Peter Taylor is sentenced to one year and eight months as Tokyo court rules on Americans who helped former Nissan chief |
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| 2021-07-18 23:41:00 |
Business |
Zoom to Buy Five9 in All-Stock Deal Valued at $14.7 Billion |
The deal for the cloud-software provider will help Zoom expand its potential offerings for business clients |
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| 2021-07-18 22:00:00 |
Markets |
Digital Manufacturing Company Fast Radius Nears $1.4 Billion SPAC Deal |
Fast Radius would join several other companies tied to technology and supply chains in going public with a lofty valuation |
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| 2021-07-18 19:13:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Politicizes the Social Security Administration |
My firing as commissioner violates a 1994 law that aimed to shield the agency from partisanship. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:12:00 |
Opinion |
Resistance and Repression in Cuba |
Protesters knew they would meet brutality. They went out anyway, demanding liberty. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:12:00 |
Opinion |
What My Kids Learned From a Videogame |
Minecraft started as a Covid diversion and became a class in political science. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:11:00 |
Opinion |
Jordan Harbors Our Daughter’s Killer |
Biden should demand the extradition of Ahlam Tamimi. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:11:00 |
Books |
‘Collision Course’ Review: Fall Guy or Crook? |
The case of Carlos Ghosn lays bare the differences in corporate, legal and political cultures between Japan and the West. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:10:00 |
Opinion |
The Inflation Tax on Capital |
Biden’s capital-gains rate hike is worse than it looks. Under rising prices, it could eat 112% of a return. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:09:00 |
Opinion |
Iran’s Answer to Biden’s Diplomacy |
More attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and a kidnap plan in New York. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:07:00 |
Opinion |
An Immigration Reboot for Biden |
A continuing migrant surge and a DACA ruling show the need for a Democratic Party rethink. |
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| 2021-07-18 19:06:00 |
Opinion |
Tearing Down Cuba’s Cyberwall |
Technology exists to restore the internet if Biden is willing to use it. |
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| 2021-07-18 18:35:00 |
U.S. |
Washington Weekend Shootings Highlight Rising Gun Violence in Capital |
Killing of 6-year-old girl, evacuation of Nationals stadium among rising number of gun incidents in D.C. |
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| 2021-07-18 16:55:00 |
Politics |
Senate Infrastructure Bill Drops IRS Funding, Raising Pressure for New Revenue |
Lawmakers, White House move to finish $1 trillion plan by midweek |
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| 2021-07-18 15:29:00 |
Sports |
Covid-Related Problems Mount as Athletes and Officials Arrive for Tokyo Olympics |
The challenge of staging the world’s biggest sporting event during a pandemic is becoming clear as a stream of athletes and others test positive for the virus after entering Japan |
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| 2021-07-18 15:12:00 |
Sports |
Pogacar Wins Second Straight Tour de France as Cavendish Misses Merckx’s Record |
Without the drama of last year’s Tour, the 22-year-old Slovenian took the yellow jersey after Stage 8 and kept it all the way to Paris. |
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| 2021-07-18 15:01:00 |
Deals |
Ingersoll Rand Has Made Takeover Bids for SPX Flow |
The component maker has so far rebuffed Ingersoll’s overtures, which included an all-cash offer that valued SPX in the low-$80s a share |
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| 2021-07-18 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Housing, Jobless Claims, ECB |
Starts seen rising in June as housing market, along with sales of existing homes |
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| 2021-07-18 14:26:00 |
U.S. |
CDC’s Covid-19 Cruise Guidelines to Stay in Place for Now |
U.S. appeals court temporarily blocks lower-court ruling that overturned a conditional-sailing order |
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| 2021-07-18 14:21:00 |
World |
Germany’s Flooding Rearranges Political Picture Ahead of Election to Succeed Merkel |
Ignored flood warnings could damage government parties as Greens flash environmental credentials |
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| 2021-07-18 14:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Facebook Attack Followed Months of Frustration Inside White House |
Rhetoric intensifies as both sides trade accusations of distortions |
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| 2021-07-18 13:41:00 |
Opinion |
How to Be an Anticapitalist |
Progressive policy makers won’t learn that parasites should never kill their host. |
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| 2021-07-18 13:37:00 |
Sports |
Collin Morikawa Wins the British Open |
The 24-year-old American won his second major championship and became the first golfer ever to win two different majors in his first attempt |
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| 2021-07-18 13:36:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Self-Refuting Progressivism |
If the president thinks pre-pandemic voting laws are racist, why didn’t he object to them before now? |
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| 2021-07-18 12:44:00 |
World |
U.K.’s Boris Johnson Will Self-Isolate as England Prepares for Reopening |
The prime minister met with the health secretary, who tested positive for Covid-19; Treasury chief will also work from home for 10 days |
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| 2021-07-18 12:10:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Released From Hospital After Treatment for Intestinal Blockage |
The president, who is expected to run for re-election next year, has had abdominal problems since being stabbed in 2018 |
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| 2021-07-18 11:57:00 |
Business |
Rocket Rides and Skyscrapers Allow the Rich to Keep Rising |
Space tourism follows a long tradition of the wealthy seeking higher altitudes |
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| 2021-07-18 11:07:00 |
Opinion |
Why the U.S. Navy Is in Dire Straits |
Bureaucratic bloat and catastrophic reforms, brought about by decades of weak leadership and gross mismanagement. |
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| 2021-07-18 11:01:00 |
Opinion |
Offshore Jobs to Mexico at Your Own Risk |
The U.S. shouldn’t subsidize the outward flow of investment. |
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| 2021-07-18 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ Budget Would Finance Sweeping Clean-Energy Plan |
Oil producers would face fines over emissions; some industries are divided, seeing both benefits and costs |
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| 2021-07-18 10:34:00 |
Opinion |
Abandoning Afghanistan Is Yet Another Biden Mistake |
I guess this will teach Afghans not to trust the U.S., a valuable lesson they’ll never forget. |
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| 2021-07-18 10:00:00 |
Economy |
How China Is Helping to Damp Global Inflation |
Economists see China as a conduit rather than a source of inflationary pressure in the post-pandemic era |
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| 2021-07-18 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Watchdog Keeps Bitcoin ETFs on Ice |
Regulators weigh the potential dangers of widening investors’ access to cryptocurrencies |
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| 2021-07-18 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Security-Camera Tips to Keep Your Home Safe While You Are Away |
How to protect your account against hackers, fortify your Wi-Fi and place your device in a safe location |
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| 2021-07-18 09:00:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Targets Bigger Space Goals |
Launch Tuesday is a small step as it tries to make a giant leap in winning government contracts and competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX |
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| 2021-07-18 08:00:00 |
Business |
Escalating Materials Prices Turn Construction Bids Into a Gamble |
Contractors, manufacturers struggle to bid on jobs as costs of pipes, boards and steel keep rising |
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| 2021-07-18 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Stock Market Records Rest More on Faith Than Corporate Profits |
Wall Street’s expectations for this year’s corporate profits are still below where they were a year before the pandemic. Yet the S&P 500 is up 60%. |
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| 2021-07-18 07:00:00 |
Tech |
In the New China, Didi’s Data Becomes a Problem |
Country’s largest ride-hailing company collected personal data, traffic and mapping information—and that has put it on the radar of authorities. |
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| 2021-07-18 07:00:00 |
Business |
Selling Your Used Car? You Could Turn a Profit. |
Normally a depreciating asset, some used cars are worth more now than they were new; ‘it just seems like we’re in fantasyland’ |
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| 2021-07-18 06:40:00 |
Markets |
OPEC+ Countries Plan to Meet to Push Oil Output Increase |
Delegates say they expect to agree to restore oil they cut at the start of the pandemic in coming months |
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| 2021-07-18 06:08:00 |
World |
Europe Floods Move South and East as Rains Hit Germany, Austria |
Flooding in Bavaria killed one person, and authorities scrambled to protect threatened communities |
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| 2021-07-18 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Record Stock Rally Ignores Wall Street’s Phobia About Optimism |
Warnings about overly bullish sentiment have been better left unheeded this year. Have times changed? |
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| 2021-07-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China Steels Itself for Fight to Cool Rising Commodities Prices |
Officials plan release of additional state stockpiles and other measures as global demand buoys markets for copper, coal, aluminum and more |
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| 2021-07-18 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Red-Hot U.S. Economy Expected to Cool From Here |
Growth likely hit a high point in the second quarter and will slow as the boosts from fiscal stimulus and reopenings fade, economists say |
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| 2021-07-18 05:30:00 |
World |
Crypto Experts in Demand as Countries Launch Digital Currencies |
Rebels against traditional monetary systems find themselves advising governments |
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| 2021-07-18 01:06:00 |
Sports |
First Covid-19 Infections Among Athletes in Olympic Village Are Confirmed |
The two, who are from the same country and compete in the same sport, have been moved to quarantine |
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| 2021-07-17 19:55:00 |
World |
Martine Moïse, Wife of Assassinated President, Makes Surprise Return to Haiti |
The only person with him when he died, she holds important testimony for investigators |
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| 2021-07-17 16:10:00 |
U.S. |
DACA Ruled Unlawful by Federal Judge—What That Means |
Obama-era program offering protections to young immigrants in the country without authorization faces new setback in court |
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| 2021-07-17 12:41:00 |
Markets |
Risks of Crypto Stablecoins Attract Attention of Yellen, Fed and SEC |
Presidential panel including regulatory heads to meet on dollar-pegged digital currencies’ potential dangers to capital markets |
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| 2021-07-17 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Science of Sweating It Out |
You can’t detoxify your body in a sauna. But you just might get a runner’s high, a spiritual experience or a workout for your heart. |
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| 2021-07-17 12:00:00 |
Business |
The We That Didn’t Work at WeWork |
Adam Neumann and Masayoshi Son pushed WeWork to new heights as they challenged each other to think big and bet billions. When their relationship unraveled, WeWork did too. |
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| 2021-07-17 12:00:00 |
Tech |
The Novel Material That’s Shrinking Phone Chargers, Powering Up Electric Cars, and Making 5G Possible |
Gallium, once an industrial-waste product, is transforming our increasingly electrified world |
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| 2021-07-17 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
We Tried 75 Bikinis to Find the Best—Including One for $33 |
With near-infinite choices, buying the perfect bikini is harder than ever. One editor tested a torrent of styles to select the most flattering and functional options for swimming, lounging, support and more. |
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| 2021-07-17 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Mark Warner Plays Pivotal Role in Democrats’ Large-Scale Spending Plans |
Centrist Virginia senator says he ‘stretched’ on spending at Biden’s prodding and now works to keep $1 trillion infrastructure plan and $3.5 trillion antipoverty-climate proposal on track |
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| 2021-07-17 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Classic Packard Provides Its Own Caribbean Wedding Cruise |
A former investment banker in New York’s Hamptons loves to drive family friends to their nuptials in his rare 1953 convertible |
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| 2021-07-17 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Tech’s Customer Loyalty Is Priceless Until It Isn’t |
Post-pandemic loyalty will be a hot commodity. Is it worth the cost? |
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| 2021-07-17 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Motivate Your Teen to Be a Safer Driver |
Showing teenage drivers how to avoid being distracted behind the wheel works better than nagging them to put their phones away, research finds |
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| 2021-07-17 08:18:00 |
U.S. |
Hubble Space Telescope Is Back in Action After NASA Fixes Odd Glitch |
Switch to backup hardware resurrects the orbiting observatory, which had been offline since June |
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| 2021-07-17 08:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Medicare Payment Collector Targets Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts |
MSP Recovery, which helps recover money paid out by Medicare, said asbestos trusts fail to report settlement payments made to Medicare beneficiaries |
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| 2021-07-17 08:00:00 |
Business |
How a Longtime Music Executive Is Trying to Protect Artists’ Legacies |
Irving Azoff, manager to the Eagles and Nicki Minaj, discusses music investment, reviving the Beach Boys and why music on TV is fading |
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| 2021-07-17 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Getting Botox Used to Be a Secret. Now It’s Not. |
Cosmetic dermatology used to be shrouded in secrecy, but thanks to tell-all celebrities such as the Kardashians and the Gen Z obsession with transparency, for many people there’s no longer any shame in owning up to it. |
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| 2021-07-17 08:00:00 |
Sports |
The Flight Risk in Tokyo Olympics’ Covid Protocols: Getting to Japan |
Members of Kenya’s women’s and South Africa’s men’s rugby teams shared flights to Japan with Covid-19-positive passengers, setting off a string of questions |
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| 2021-07-17 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘The New Woman Behind the Camera’ Review: Canon Fodder |
A new exhibition at the Met argues that unprecedented numbers of female photographers around the world, many long overlooked, transformed the history of the medium. |
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| 2021-07-17 05:35:00 |
Business |
China Wants a Chip Machine From the Dutch. The U.S. Said No. |
Biden administration, continuing a Trump policy, seeks to stop ASML from selling China machines crucial to advanced microprocessors |
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| 2021-07-17 05:30:00 |
Politics |
A Commerce Department Unit Abused Its Authority, Targeted Asian-Americans, Report Says |
An investigation launched by the top Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee found the security unit operated as an ‘unaccountable police force.’ |
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| 2021-07-17 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
New Ways to Work Anywhere in the World |
Covid-19 has changed the way digital nomads do their jobs far from home, and who decides to live their lives on the road |
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| 2021-07-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Crypto ‘Yield Farmers’ Chase High Returns, but Risk Losing It All |
Digital-currency investors face scams and volatility in quest for attractive interest rates |
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| 2021-07-16 19:27:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs, Twitter, Johnson & Johnson: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-07-16 18:44:00 |
Business |
AMC Settles ‘Walking Dead’ Lawsuit for $200 Million |
Agreement resolves dispute over profits with the zombie series’ executive producer Frank Darabont and the CAA talent agency |
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| 2021-07-16 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
President Warren’s Government |
Her proteges are filling out Biden’s business regulatory team. |
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| 2021-07-16 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Warning on Hong Kong |
The Administration alerts U.S. companies of the new business risks. |
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| 2021-07-16 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Censorship Coordination Deepens |
The White House says it is ‘flagging’ Facebook posts on Covid. |
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| 2021-07-16 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Stone-Manning Files |
A Biden nominee’s testimony about her past is directly contradicted. |
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| 2021-07-16 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Three Cheers for Employer Health Insurance |
It gets a bum rap. Data demonstrate it delivers great value to companies, employees and taxpayers. |
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| 2021-07-16 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Make Way for the Queens of Chess by |
Bobby Fischer called women ‘terrible chess players,’ but 16 American girls are now masters. |
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| 2021-07-16 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Progressives Punish ‘Honorary Whites’ but Aren’t Helping Blacks |
The bizarre antiwhite racism of the president’s pandemic programs is just part of the show. |
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| 2021-07-16 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Civics and ‘Equity’ |
‘Much more needs to be done to center students’ race, ethnicity, culture, and identity in the curriculum.’ |
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| 2021-07-16 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Self-Esteem |
‘It is entirely egotistical and self-regarding, unlike self-respect, which is a social virtue and imposes discipline.’ |
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| 2021-07-16 17:55:00 |
Politics |
DACA Immigration Program Invalidated by Federal Judge |
Judge blocked the approval of new DACA applications, but postponed the effect of his ruling on current program recipients |
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| 2021-07-16 17:23:00 |
Politics |
Biden Blasts Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation on Social Media |
President says, ‘They’re killing people,’ when asked about Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on online platforms including Facebook |
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| 2021-07-16 17:23:00 |
Politics |
Trump Beach Sand Policy Is Reversed by Biden Administration |
Action followed objections by environmentalists to a change that made it easier for towns to import sand from protected areas |
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| 2021-07-16 16:52:00 |
World |
Haitian Senior Police Officers Detained Over President’s Assassination |
Head of Jovenel Moïse’s security detail was among those detailed in connection with last week’s killing |
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| 2021-07-16 16:48:00 |
World |
South Africa President Says Rioting Following Predecessor’s Arrest Was Attempted Insurrection |
At least 212 people have died, more than 2,500 arrested following conviction of former President Zuma |
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| 2021-07-16 16:39:00 |
Experience Report |
Twitter Adds Captions for Voice Tweets After Criticism |
Accessibility advocates said that before the change, voice tweets had excluded deaf people |
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| 2021-07-16 16:36:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Joseph P. Kennedy’s diplomatic fiasco; the past and future of quarantines; new fiction from Katie Kitamura; the heroic age of the Tour de France and more. |
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| 2021-07-16 16:34:00 |
Books |
‘The Ambassador’ Review: Joseph Kennedy’s Diplomatic Disaster |
At a fraught moment in history, America’s bumptious envoy sided with appeasers and mastered the art of the faux pas. |
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| 2021-07-16 16:33:00 |
Books |
‘Until Proven Safe’ Review: Quarantines Then and Now |
Quarantines of people, produce and even the mail have long been a weapon against infection. They can also be used against people. |
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| 2021-07-16 16:32:00 |
Books |
‘Sprinting Through No Man’s Land’ Review: The Heroic Age of the Tour de France |
France’s annual cycling competition has always paid special tribute to the sacrifices of war. |
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| 2021-07-16 16:31:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Katie Kitamura’s ‘Intimacies’ Review |
Neutrality is a mirage in a tale of a translator in an international court. |
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| 2021-07-16 15:58:00 |
Opinion |
Is There Ever a Good Time to Investigate Bidens? |
Politico hails a prosecutor who delayed the wheels of justice in 2020. |
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| 2021-07-16 15:56:00 |
Politics |
Arrests at U.S.-Mexico Border This Year Top One Million |
Surge has posed major political and logistical challenges for Biden administration |
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| 2021-07-16 15:41:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: Seeing the World Through an Artist’s Eyes |
To lead young readers to art’s exuberant pleasures, the painter’s brush is the best guide. |
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| 2021-07-16 15:30:00 |
Masterpiece |
A Monumental Miniature |
Nicholas Hilliard’s ‘Young Man Among Roses,’ whose subject is likely Robert Deveraux, 2nd Earl of Essex, captures the romantic spirit of the Elizabethan era. |
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| 2021-07-16 15:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Former Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico to Be Ambassador to New Zealand |
The New Mexico Democrat served in the Senate between 2009 and 2021 |
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| 2021-07-16 15:26:00 |
U.S. |
Mortgage-Refinancing Costs Expected to Fall as Fannie, Freddie Drop Fee |
Starting Aug. 1, the government-backed mortgage giants will stop charging a 0.5% refinance fee imposed last year |
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| 2021-07-16 15:20:00 |
Business |
Sun Bum Is Reviewing Gel Amid Neutrogena Sunscreen Recall |
Maker says it is investigating Sun Bum Cool Down gel after report of benzene in some batches |
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| 2021-07-16 14:44:00 |
Markets |
Binance Pulls Plug on Digital Stocks Amid Regulatory Scrutiny |
Stock tokens will be unavailable for purchase on the crypto exchange effective immediately, Binance said |
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| 2021-07-16 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Artistry and Misery of Ivory |
A new exhibition in Berlin shows how works of art made of ‘white gold’ exacted a terrible toll. |
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| 2021-07-16 13:44:00 |
Business |
FAA Suspends Operations of Crashed Cargo Plane Operator |
Agency began investigating Transair’s maintenance and safety practices last fall; plane crashed into ocean near Honolulu |
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| 2021-07-16 13:03:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Faced Trade-Off Between Speed and Perfection in Pandemic Response |
So-called technical debt accumulated at some companies as they moved quickly to boost digital capabilities |
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| 2021-07-16 12:53:00 |
Economy |
Half of U.S. States Ended Federal Covid-Related Jobless Benefits Early. Here Is How They Compare With the Other Half. |
Billions of dollars in enhanced federal aid still being paid to jobless Americans, but some states opt out |
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| 2021-07-16 12:45:00 |
Opinion |
Illinois Democrats Play Politics With the State’s Electricity |
Their climate bill would raise prices and kill jobs in heavily Republican southern counties. |
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| 2021-07-16 12:45:00 |
Opinion |
The Woke Threat to Philanthropy |
Lawmakers and ideologues are growing increasingly insistent in their demands on the nonprofit world. |
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| 2021-07-16 12:44:00 |
A-hed |
Wall Street’s New Rivalry: Who Can Meet the Most People In Person? |
Dealmakers get back on the road, and JPMorgan awards points for meetings. The winner gets dinner with the boss. |
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| 2021-07-16 12:28:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Believe the Inflated Yields on Inflation-Protected Bond Funds |
An 8% return on government bonds? Only a nutty calculation can make it so. |
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| 2021-07-16 12:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Goldbelly’s Joe Ariel Is Bringing Foodies and Restaurants Together |
Rejected ‘50 or 60’ times by potential investors, his idea for a national delivery platform proved its appeal during the pandemic. |
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| 2021-07-16 12:25:00 |
World |
Scholar Led London Stock Exchange Into Modern Era |
Nicholas Goodison, a cerebral stockbroker who has died at age 87, oversaw transition to a more global and competitive market |
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| 2021-07-16 12:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
Iceland Is Open to U.S. Travelers—and Gloriously Uncrowded |
For their first overseas trip since the start of the pandemic, a couple heads to Iceland to get far off the tourist track and binge on natural wonders |
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| 2021-07-16 12:10:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson and Where Space Really Begins |
Trips by Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are highlighting the fact that there are different definitions of where space starts |
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| 2021-07-16 12:09:00 |
Markets |
America’s Spending Recovery Isn’t Uniform |
Americans are spending more, but not on everything |
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| 2021-07-16 12:03:00 |
Opinion |
The War on Bright, Hard-Working Asian Students |
Asian-Americans earn their way into top schools like Stuyvesant and Thomas Jefferson the old-fashioned way—on merit. |
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| 2021-07-16 12:02:00 |
Opinion |
Inheritance, Inequity and the Baby Boomers |
After a double whammy of denied access, most black Americans weren’t able to build ‘huge old wealth’ or leave it to their heirs. |
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| 2021-07-16 12:01:00 |
Opinion |
Is Ranked-Choice Voting the New American Way? |
In Portland, Maine, the Democratic Socialists gamed the system perfectly. |
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| 2021-07-16 11:59:00 |
Music Review |
‘Sob Rock’ by John Mayer Review: Not Quite Worth the Tears |
With ‘Sob Rock,’ John Mayer continues to play it safe in his solo career. |
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| 2021-07-16 11:58:00 |
World |
Hit Hard by Covid-19, Southeast Asian Countries Turn to Western Vaccines |
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines plan to get millions of doses later this year |
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| 2021-07-16 11:55:00 |
World |
Iran’s Nuclear Advances Complicate Biden’s Bid to Revive 2015 Deal |
Western officials say Tehran’s progress could shorten the time it would take to amass enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon under a revived deal |
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| 2021-07-16 10:43:00 |
Politics |
More Corporate PACs Resume Political Donations to Republicans Who Rejected Election Results |
PACs for American Airlines, GM and UPS donated to some GOP lawmakers after pausing all contributions in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot |
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| 2021-07-16 10:06:00 |
Markets |
How to Dip a Toe Into Bitcoin |
What to buy, how much to invest and when to rebalance: a guide for the crypto-curious |
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| 2021-07-16 10:00:00 |
World |
Food Entrepreneur Promoted Health Benefits |
Robert M. Harris, who has died at age 95, created Smart Balance and Grain Berry brands |
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| 2021-07-16 10:00:00 |
Management |
Five Professionals in Their Mid-Twenties Share How They Landed Their Dream Jobs |
These young workers agree: Relationships are the key to a successful job hunt. |
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| 2021-07-16 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Twitter’s Pulse Rests in Fleet |
Twitter is working to better the public conversation. But first, it must understand it |
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| 2021-07-16 09:58:00 |
Tech |
Intel CEO’s Chip-Building Plan Has a $50 Billion-Plus Price Tag |
GlobalFoundries acquisition would bring know-how to Intel’s ambitions in third-party chip production |
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| 2021-07-16 09:56:00 |
Business |
Ericsson Warns China Backlash Threatens Its Market Share |
After Sweden banned China’s Huawei, Beijing indicated it could retaliate |
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| 2021-07-16 09:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Key to Avoiding Future Climate Disasters? Adapting |
Wildfires, floods and other crises are influenced by climate, but we can do much more to save lives and property by focusing on urgent practical changes on the ground |
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| 2021-07-16 09:44:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Discloses Justice Department Investigation |
The electric-truck startup says government is probing matters related to its reverse merger deal and pre-orders for the Endurance |
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| 2021-07-16 09:30:00 |
Management |
In Pursuit of a Career in Healthcare, She Became an Engineer |
From Connecticut, Gabriella Lanouette builds algorithms used by ophthalmologists in developing countries around the world |
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| 2021-07-16 09:30:00 |
Markets |
Intel Could Find a New World of Complications with GlobalFoundries |
Chipmaker’s purchase would be a jump into contract manufacturing that could also bring new problems |
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| 2021-07-16 09:26:00 |
Markets |
China Tech Billionaire Adds to Sector Largess With $2 Billion Donation |
Xiaomi’s Lei Jun transfers about 616 million company shares to two charitable foundations co-founded by him |
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| 2021-07-16 09:24:00 |
U.S. |
Some Police Push Back on Bail Reform, Citing Wave of Killings |
Law enforcement increasingly calling on judges to hold more violent suspects pending trial; Advocates say pretrial release is responsible for only a small number of crimes |
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| 2021-07-16 09:23:00 |
Markets |
Portillo’s Aims to Go Public This Year |
Hot-dog chain among restaurants looking to enter hot market for new stock offerings |
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| 2021-07-16 08:36:00 |
Sports |
England’s Other Sports Drought: Winning the British Open |
Days after the English football team’s loss, the British Open is an opportunity for the country to end another historic dry spell. |
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| 2021-07-16 08:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse: Styled to Throw Shade |
The pared-back motorcycle, which takes matte-black styling to a monochromatic extreme, offers a stark counterpoint to Harley-Davidson’s traditional chrome brightwork |
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| 2021-07-16 08:04:00 |
Markets |
Paytm Parent Plans $2.2 Billion IPO in India |
One97 Communications boasts more than 330 million customers |
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| 2021-07-16 08:00:00 |
Sports |
The Art and Science of a Mark Cavendish Sprint |
The cyclist is just one victory away from breaking Eddy Merckx’s record for Tour de France stage wins. He wouldn’t be there without the best leadout in the sport. |
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| 2021-07-16 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Hedge Funds Short ESG Market Darling Credito Real |
Payroll lender won over foreign investors by promising to lend to Mexico’s underbanked poor, but some now question its financial reporting. |
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| 2021-07-16 07:56:00 |
World |
Bank of Japan Opens Push on Climate Change in Contrast to Fed |
Central bank to help financing of projects judged to be green |
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| 2021-07-16 07:29:00 |
Business |
China’s EVs Force Foreign Auto Makers to Catch Up |
Only Tesla has convinced Chinese consumers that its offerings can match the local competition |
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| 2021-07-16 07:00:00 |
Markets |
A Chip Peak Like No Other |
Fears of a cyclical peak are weighing on semiconductor stocks even as a shortage helps keep sales brisk |
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| 2021-07-16 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 School Mandates for Masks, Vaccines Are Blocked in More States |
As new cases surge and schools prepare to reopen, supporters of bans say families should be allowed to make their own choices |
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| 2021-07-16 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Buying a Car Now Is Brutal—New or Used. Read This First. |
With new models selling for above sticker price, and used-car prices hitting record highs, it can seem impossible to find a good deal. Here are the smartest strategies. |
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| 2021-07-16 07:00:00 |
World |
Russia Emerges as Key Backer of Myanmar’s Military Post-Coup |
Moscow’s support is giving the country’s generals recognition and counterbalancing a reliance on Beijing |
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| 2021-07-16 06:58:00 |
Markets |
Beijing Calls Time on Big Tech’s Shopping Spree |
Mergers and acquisitions in China aren’t totally going away, but the free-for-all of days past is over |
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| 2021-07-16 06:21:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Warn Businesses Over Rising Risks in Hong Kong Under China Crackdown |
An advisory cautions businesses that operating in Hong Kong carries ‘financial, legal and reputational risks’ |
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| 2021-07-16 06:19:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Creep Up Ahead of Retail Sales Data |
U.S.-listed Didi shares fell sharply after Chinese security officials visited the ride-hailing giant’s offices |
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| 2021-07-16 06:09:00 |
Tech |
China Sends State Security, Police Officials to Didi for Cybersecurity Probe |
The stationing of regulators at the ride-hailing firm is the latest development in saga that has gripped the country’s tech industry |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Groups on Both Sides of Abortion Debate Prepare for 2022 Battle |
Susan B. Anthony List plans campaign aimed at blunting President Biden’s ability to appoint judges |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Sovereign-Wealth Funds Invest More at Home as Covid-19 Hits Economies |
The behemoth investors, which manage trillions of dollars for nations, are looking inward as countries reboot from the pandemic |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Auto Loans Are Getting Off the Beaten Track |
Lenders are cushioning the impact of high sticker prices on cars with longer, cheaper loans |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Yield Premium on Riskier Corporate Bonds Nears All-Time Low |
Investors scoop up lower-rated debt, pushing yields closer to those of government bonds |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
World |
Doctors Online Provided Lifeline From Afar While Covid-19 Swept Through India |
As in many countries, some Indian states and hospitals are incorporating telemedicine into their pandemic plans |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
3-D Printing Company Fathom Nears $1.4 Billion SPAC Deal to Go Public |
Fathom is close to a deal to combine with the SPAC Altimar Acquisition Corp. II |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
London Borough of Hackney Struggles With Recovery Months After Ransomware Attack |
Some ransomware victims deal with IT problems and backlogged work for long periods after an attack |
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| 2021-07-16 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Limited Auto Supplies Cloud Broader June Retail Sales Gains |
Economists think shoppers boosted spending associated with the economy’s reopening, although auto sales likely damped overall picture |
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| 2021-07-16 05:26:00 |
World |
Floods in Germany, Belgium Leave at Least 100 Dead as Rescuers Race to Find Survivors |
German military joined the rescue effort amid a shortage of helicopters and other hardware |
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| 2021-07-16 05:23:00 |
Markets |
Growth Blowback for Wind Turbines |
Wind-turbine maker Siemens Gamesa warned investors about its profits, highlighting some of the risks of rapidly growing markets |
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| 2021-07-16 01:38:00 |
Business |
Rio Tinto’s Mines Hit By Covid-19 Restrictions |
Miner warns of labor shortages, project delays as quarterly iron-ore shipments fall |
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| 2021-07-15 23:19:00 |
World |
Canada Eyes Reopening Border to U.S. Tourists in Mid-August |
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says any lifting of restrictions will depend on strong vaccination pace continuing |
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| 2021-07-15 19:57:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.S. Banking Regulators Seek Comment on Third-Party Relationships Guidance |
The guidance highlights the risks banks face as they increasingly rely on third parties for products and services, observers said |
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| 2021-07-15 19:45:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo to Meet Investigators of Sexual-Harassment Claims |
The Democratic New York governor’s interview signals that Attorney General Letitia James’s probe is progressing |
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| 2021-07-15 19:21:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says Situation in Hong Kong Deteriorating |
U.S. preparing business advisory after Beijing presses ahead with a crackdown that has seen arrests |
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| 2021-07-15 19:08:00 |
U.S. |
Los Angeles Imposes New Mask Mandate |
Case rates and hospitalizations have been rising in the U.S.’s most populous county, which officials attribute in part to the Delta variant |
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| 2021-07-15 19:03:00 |
Opinion |
Congress Goes AWOL on Global Taxation |
The Yellen ploy at the OECD threatens a core constitutional power. |
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| 2021-07-15 19:00:00 |
Opinion |
A Covid Vaccine Crossroads |
You can oppose government mandates but still favor mass vaccination. |
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| 2021-07-15 18:56:00 |
Opinion |
Booksellers for Censoring Books |
A publishing trade group panics over Abigail Shrier. |
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| 2021-07-15 18:54:00 |
Deals |
Intel Is in Talks to Buy GlobalFoundries for About $30 Billion |
Move comes as Intel is launching a major push to become a chip manufacturer for others |
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| 2021-07-15 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
Blinken Invites the U.N. to Investigate America |
The Secretary of State welcomes the Human Rights Council that includes Cuba, China and Russia to opine on systemic racism in the U.S. |
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| 2021-07-15 18:30:00 |
Television Review |
In Their Own Words: Pope Francis’ Review: Portrait of the Pontiff |
While there’s no face-to-face interview with the former Jorge Mario Bergoglio in this PBS special, it’s a flattering close-up of his life in the Catholic Church. |
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| 2021-07-15 18:20:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says He Expects to Give Update on Europe Travel Ban Soon |
The president says his Covid-19 team is evaluating the ban |
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| 2021-07-15 18:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Coming Face to Face With an Illusion |
Humans are hard-wired to spot facial features quickly so we can recognize friends or foes. That’s why we see a face in the moon, or on a handbag. |
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| 2021-07-15 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Reassuring Data on the Delta Variant |
There’s no sign of a surge in hospitalization or severe illness, and the vaccines remain extremely effective. |
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| 2021-07-15 18:02:00 |
Books |
‘Sleeper Agent’ Review: From Moscow to Oak Ridge |
During World War II, an American-born spy stole secrets from U.S. atomic facilities that helped the Soviets build their first A-bomb. |
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| 2021-07-15 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Community College Is the Smart Choice |
It’s a bargain at twice the price, and the stigma is misplaced. |
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| 2021-07-15 17:55:00 |
IPOs |
ServiceMax, Backed by Silver Lake and GE, to Go Public in $1.4 Billion SPAC Deal |
Field-service software company to merge with Pathfinder Acquisition |
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| 2021-07-15 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s PRO Enforcer |
What unions can’t get from Congress, they seek from Labor nominee David Weil. |
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| 2021-07-15 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Shul That Rose From the Ashes |
A suburb outside Moscow is home to a rich Jewish history—and a future too. |
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| 2021-07-15 17:53:00 |
World |
Ex-Soldiers, Security Officials and Businessmen Conspired to Kill Haitian President, Officials Say |
Last week’s assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has implicated more than 30 suspects in Haiti, Colombia and the U.S. and plunged Haiti into new chaos |
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| 2021-07-15 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Booksellers and Banned Books |
‘An anti-trans book was included in our July mailing to members. This is a serious, violent incident.’ |
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| 2021-07-15 17:39:00 |
Film Review |
‘Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man In the Waters’ Review: Death-Defying Dance |
A documentary traces the evolution of a dance piece from its conception at the height of the AIDS epidemic to its recent restaging by students at Loyola Marymount University. |
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| 2021-07-15 17:36:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Talks Stall Over Expanded IRS Powers |
Schumer plans initial vote Wednesday on roughly $1 trillion bipartisan package |
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| 2021-07-15 17:36:00 |
World |
Canadian Graves of Indigenous Children Found with Help From Oral Histories |
Stories about children asked to dig graves and discovery of rib bone and tooth helps investigators locate more than 200 remains near a former school in Kamloops, British Columbia |
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| 2021-07-15 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
‘King Lear’ Review: Live Among the Trees |
Christopher Lloyd is magnificent in the title role of Shakespeare & Company’s ‘King Lear’—the first theater our critic has seen in the company of others in 16 months. |
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| 2021-07-15 17:23:00 |
Politics |
Head of Pentagon Innovation Unit Withdraws Nomination for Higher Post |
Michael Brown, seen as a leader in the Pentagon’s drive to capitalize on private-sector innovation, cites an investigation into his unit |
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| 2021-07-15 17:10:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Make Meatballs Sing: the life and art of Corita Kent’ by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Kara Kramer |
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| 2021-07-15 17:09:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Breaking Waves: Winslow Homer Paints the Sea’ by Robert Burleigh, illustrations by Wendell Minor |
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| 2021-07-15 17:08:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ’How to be an Art Rebel’ by Ben Street, illustrated by Jay Daniel Wright |
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| 2021-07-15 17:08:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Line and Scribble’ by Debora Vogrig, illustrated Pia Valentinis |
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| 2021-07-15 17:07:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘What Can Colors Do?’ by Liz Yohlin Baill |
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| 2021-07-15 16:17:00 |
Business |
CVS Pulls Two Sun-Care Products After Neutrogena Sunscreen Recall |
Drugstore chain says it will stop selling two CVS brand sun-care products out of caution |
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| 2021-07-15 15:58:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Moves to Close Markets for Juneteenth in 2022 |
Trade association recommends that bond markets close for the full day on June 20 of next year |
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| 2021-07-15 15:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hooligan: From Figure of Fun to Menacing Fan |
Violent troublemakers got their name from a 19th-century Irish stereotype |
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| 2021-07-15 15:51:00 |
Tech |
Tennis Skills Stalled? 4 Training Gadgets to Make You the Next Djokovic |
Even tennis pros hit plateaus. Here, four pieces of gear they recommend to help so-so players overcome theirs, from a high-tech wrist strengthener to a camera that functions as an on-court referee. |
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| 2021-07-15 15:47:00 |
U.S. |
Gunman Found Criminally Responsible for Killing 5 in Newsroom Shooting |
Maryland jury’s finding means Jarrod Ramos will be sentenced to prison |
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| 2021-07-15 15:43:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Still Has Room to Run |
Even with the rise in the Wall Street bank’s shares and valuation, a big dividend and favorable trends could push it further still |
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| 2021-07-15 15:34:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended July 10 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-07-15 15:19:00 |
World |
Some Haiti Assassination Suspects Once Received U.S. Training, Pentagon Says |
The former Colombian soldiers are among the thousands of troops from that country to have received U.S. military training |
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| 2021-07-15 15:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden Gives Germany’s Angela Merkel a White House Farewell |
Longtime leader makes likely last visit as chancellor after years of strained ties with Trump administration; disagreements remain over Covid-19 vaccines, pipeline |
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| 2021-07-15 15:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pinot Grigios That Stand Out From the Rest: Our Top Five Bottles |
Some people love Pinot Grigio for its neutral profile. Not our wine columnist. She went looking for examples with real character. |
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| 2021-07-15 15:09:00 |
Real Estate |
The Secret to a Low-Maintenance Flower Garden? Beautiful Weeds |
Highway crews might mow them down all summer, but these native plants—so common in some regions they’re not valued—deserve a spot in your plot. Here, all the tips you need. |
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| 2021-07-15 15:06:00 |
Tech |
Netflix’s Videogame Gambit Is Taking Shape as Streaming Competition Grows |
The company has hired a Facebook executive to oversee a new unit dedicated to making games |
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| 2021-07-15 14:58:00 |
World |
China Prepares Team to Investigate Deadly Pakistan Bus Blast |
At least nine Chinese workers were killed in the explosion, undermining trust between the two allies |
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| 2021-07-15 14:58:00 |
Opinion |
‘We Are Not Afraid’ |
From Havana to Hong Kong, brave souls defy communist tyranny. |
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| 2021-07-15 14:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Plant-Based Milks—From Almond to Oat—Rigorously Tested |
Whether you’re vegan, sustainability-minded or avoiding dairy for whatever reason, these alternatives to cow’s milk made from nuts, grains, legumes and more scored the highest in our tests for versatility and all-out deliciousness |
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| 2021-07-15 14:00:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Says Teen to Replace Auction Winner on Space Flight |
Space company cites anonymous winner’s scheduling conflict, opening up a seat for 18-year-old Oliver Daemen |
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| 2021-07-15 14:00:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos in Space: What the 10-Minute Blue Origin Flight Will Be Like |
Curious what the former Amazon.com CEO and others on the New Shepard rocket will see? Picture yourself on the flight too—literally |
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| 2021-07-15 14:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Digital Ad Vet Anthony Katsur Named CEO of IAB Tech Lab |
The industry group gets a new leader at a time of change for digital advertising |
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| 2021-07-15 13:53:00 |
Tech |
Self-Driving Startup Aurora to Go Public Through SPAC |
Special-purpose acquisition company backed by founders of LinkedIn, Zynga Inc. |
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| 2021-07-15 13:45:00 |
Television Review |
‘Schmigadoon!’ Review: Musical Comedy as You’ve Never Seen it |
Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key seek true love in this show-tune-packed Apple TV send up of ‘Brigadoon’ and an entire theatrical genre. |
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| 2021-07-15 13:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s ATF Pick, David Chipman, Faces Uncertainty in Senate |
Gun-rights groups lobby against nominee, while several Democratic lawmakers remain uncommitted |
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| 2021-07-15 13:10:00 |
Experience Report |
Lawsuits Over Digital Accessibility for People With Disabilities Are Rising |
New reliance on e-commerce and other digital experiences during the pandemic has exposed problems with accessibility online, advocates say |
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| 2021-07-15 13:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Climate-Change Agenda Goes Out With a Bang |
Ambitious plans conceal growing voter skepticism. Politicians will catch on sooner or later, and hard. |
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| 2021-07-15 13:02:00 |
World |
Lebanon’s Prime Minister-Designate Saad Hariri Resigns After Failing to Form Government |
Country’s political crisis deepens as Hariri says he couldn’t reach agreement with president |
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| 2021-07-15 13:01:00 |
Opinion |
Why the Lawyers Cartel Is Pushing for Woke Law Schools |
The ABA’s proposed accrediting standards would impose uniformity and call it ‘diversity.’ |
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| 2021-07-15 12:44:00 |
Markets |
Despite Demand, Factories Still Aren’t Humming |
Constraints from chip shortages to a tight labor market are holding back a manufacturing boom |
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| 2021-07-15 12:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are E-Bikes for Kids a Bad Idea? |
Advocates of pricy, battery-boosted models encourage parents to take any opportunity to get their kids outside. Detractors say children are too irresponsible to handle the risk. Here, we debate both sides. |
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| 2021-07-15 12:36:00 |
Business |
Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai Won’t Give Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Drug |
The two hospital operators are holding off on administering Aduhelm amid a debate over its effectiveness |
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| 2021-07-15 12:15:00 |
Politics |
Senate Confirms Nellie Liang to Top Treasury Post for Managing U.S. Debt |
The former Federal Reserve economist will oversee U.S. fiscal policy |
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| 2021-07-15 12:13:00 |
Arts |
Pop Smoke Has the Top Hip-Hop Album of 2021 More Than a Year After His Death |
‘Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon’ is the biggest rap album of the year; a second posthumous album, ‘Faith,’ drops Friday. Here’s why the late artist’s legacy endures. |
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| 2021-07-15 11:53:00 |
Markets |
Look for Health Stocks to Stop Lagging, Start Leading |
Industry bellwether UnitedHealth’s second-quarter results show pandemic-driven disruptions are winding down |
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| 2021-07-15 11:29:00 |
CFO Journal |
Levi’s CFO Looks to Bring Down Debt Further as Business Recovers |
Bond repayment and refinancing bring down annual interest costs by about $20 million a year, says Harmit Singh |
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| 2021-07-15 11:16:00 |
World |
Indonesia’s Hospitals Overflow With Covid-19 Patients as Gravediggers Work Into the Night |
A devastating coronavirus surge fueled by the Delta variant is tearing through the country and much of the largely unvaccinated developing world |
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| 2021-07-15 10:38:00 |
Opinion |
Teachers Unions and Critical Race Theory in Schools |
Are they pushing ‘honest history’ or political indoctrination? |
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| 2021-07-15 10:22:00 |
Opinion |
Big Tech and the Global Minimum Corporate Tax Deal |
It protects the digital economy from unilateral foreign taxes. |
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| 2021-07-15 10:21:00 |
World |
Cuban Protests Were Powered by the Internet. The State Then Pulled the Plug |
Communist-government shutdown of web and telephone services made it hard for Cubans to organize across the country |
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| 2021-07-15 10:08:00 |
Opinion |
Masks, Children and the Summer Heat |
My heart broke when I saw my 4-year old granddaughter’s class picture. |
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| 2021-07-15 09:49:00 |
Markets |
AMC, GameStop Swoon as Meme Stocks Run Out of Air |
Shares of companies that have been popular on Reddit forums are coming back to earth this week, with Carver Bancorp and AMC losing roughly a third of their value |
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| 2021-07-15 09:45:00 |
Markets |
The Airline Recovery Is Too Much Made in the USA |
While U.S. carriers are starting to make money again, international travel markets aren’t yet enjoying the much-awaited recovery from the pandemic |
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| 2021-07-15 09:43:00 |
Sports |
Thwaaap! Giannis Blocks a Shot—and Milwaukee and Phoenix Have a Series |
A brilliant defensive play by the two-time MVP prevents a dunk, and NBA Finals are thrillingly deadlocked |
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| 2021-07-15 09:29:00 |
U.S. |
Is a Graduate Degree Worth the Debt? Check It Here. |
Thousands of university programs across the country are leaving students with big debts and skimpy incomes. Use this tool to see how your degree fares. |
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| 2021-07-15 09:19:00 |
World |
Top EU Court Sets Limits on Workplace Head-Scarf Ban |
Ruling sets out conditions on when such prohibitions comply with the bloc’s antidiscrimination laws |
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| 2021-07-15 09:15:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley, Blackstone, AIG, NortonLifeLock: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
AMC Entertainment fell in premarket trading, putting the favorite of Reddit traders on course to extend a recent slide |
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| 2021-07-15 09:04:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s CEO Is Trying to Overcome Problems. New Ones Keep Cropping Up. |
The aerospace giant’s Dreamliner production slowdown is its latest setback as Boeing wrestles with problems large and small |
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| 2021-07-15 09:00:00 |
Books |
‘A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes’ Review: Love in the Time of Fame |
A son’s memoir of the loss of his parents and the passing of an era in Colombian literature. |
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| 2021-07-15 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Shoring Up Beaches May Get Tougher Under Biden Administration |
White House could reverse Trump policy allowing use of federal funds to import beach sand from areas with protected wildlife habitat |
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| 2021-07-15 08:45:00 |
Sports |
A British Open in Sandwich Means a Lot of Talk About the Weather |
Doused in rain or drenched in sun, the Royal St. George Golf Club in southeast England transforms based on the mercurial weather |
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| 2021-07-15 08:33:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Profit Rises Amid Wall Street Deal Boom |
Boost in fees from deal making and advising wealthy clients helps bank’s results |
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| 2021-07-15 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood, Others Upend Rules for Early IPO Trading |
Traditional six-month lockup is eased for insiders wanting to sell stock after a company goes public |
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| 2021-07-15 08:00:00 |
Business |
Delta Variant? The Airline Prefers Plain Old B.1.617.2 |
For Delta Air Lines, the fast-spreading Covid-19 variant’s WHO-chosen name draws jibes from a rival, but doesn’t slow bookings |
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| 2021-07-15 07:55:00 |
Economy |
Child Tax Credit Payments Totaling $15 Billion Arrive for Millions of Americans |
IRS issues families payments of up to $300 per child under program aimed at combating poverty |
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| 2021-07-15 07:54:00 |
Markets |
Oil-Demand Rebound Could Spur Inflation, Pressure Debt-Laden Nations, OPEC Says |
Cartel expects global oil demand to return to nearly 100 million barrels a day in 2022 |
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| 2021-07-15 07:24:00 |
Markets |
TSMC Sees Chip Shortage Easing—but Geopolitics Aren’t Going Away |
The world’s largest contract chip maker has more demand for its products than it knows what to do with. Politics, not business, looks like the most pressing issue on the horizon. |
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| 2021-07-15 07:11:00 |
Business |
UnitedHealth’s Profit Declines as Patients Seek Deferred Care |
Revenue rose amid growth in people served by the health insurer |
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| 2021-07-15 07:05:00 |
Tech |
TSMC Expects Auto-Chip Shortage to Abate This Quarter |
A dearth of semiconductors has stymied manufacturing activity in the auto industry |
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| 2021-07-15 07:00:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Startups Cash In as Venture Funding for Digital Health Rises |
Entrepreneurs grab new funds to hire more staff, expand market share |
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| 2021-07-15 07:00:00 |
Markets |
How Is the Economy Doing? Here’s What Banks Say |
Quarterly earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman and other big banks show an economy going strong. The question is, for how long? |
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| 2021-07-15 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
M.B.A. Programs From Stanford to Columbia and NYU Pass on Hybrid Learning |
Business schools want students back on campus; M.B.A. candidates say in-person networking makes the degree’s cost worth it |
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| 2021-07-15 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Down Ahead of Claims Data, Powell Testimony |
The S&P 500 is poised to open with muted losses, keeping the benchmark hovering just shy of its record closing level |
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| 2021-07-15 06:48:00 |
World |
Dozens Missing, 20 Dead in Heavy Flooding Across Europe |
Catastrophic rainfall affects Germany and neighboring countries as scientists say extreme weather is becoming more frequent |
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| 2021-07-15 06:36:00 |
World |
China to Walk a Fine Economic Line After Posting Second-Quarter Growth |
Beijing is on track to meet its full-year growth target of 6% or more, but mounting risks lurk beneath the solid numbers |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Your Child Tax Credit Payment Just Arrived. Are You Sure You Want It? |
More than 35 million U.S. households are now getting monthly cash payments of their 2021 child tax credits. While the payments will help some families greatly, they could also bring unexpected tax bills next year. |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jerome Powell to Face Questions on Economy, Policy in Second Day of Hearings |
Fed chief on Wednesday said inflation has been higher, more persistent than expected |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
High-Speed Rail Gets Boost From New Coalition |
Business and labor groups want high-speed rail projects included in budget reconciliation |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Battery Supplier CATL Rides EV Boom to $200 Billion-Plus Valuation |
The Chinese company has been boosted by deals with Tesla and others, plus record sales growth at local EV makers |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims and Benefits Payments Ease as Recovery Accelerates |
Unemployment payments reach pandemic low, as states end extra pandemic-related aid early |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Republicans Highlight Inflation in Effort to Thwart Biden’s Midterm Economic Case |
Administration officials point to data showing that the labor market is recovering and consumer confidence is rising |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Opens Back Up to Oil and Gas—But Not for Drilling |
Oil-and-gas companies are using cash from debt offerings to shore up balance sheets rather than to boost production |
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| 2021-07-15 05:30:00 |
Business |
Many Jobs Lost During the Coronavirus Pandemic Just Aren’t Coming Back |
Companies see automation and other labor-saving steps as a way to emerge from the health crisis with a permanently smaller workforce |
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| 2021-07-15 03:40:00 |
World |
U.S. Competition Policy Is Aligning With Europe, and Deeper Cooperation Could Follow |
Biden’s appointments, actions auger ‘much more intense work’ between Washington and Brussels, says EU competition chief Vestager |
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| 2021-07-14 23:43:00 |
World |
China’s Economic Growth Slows in the Second Quarter |
Economists widely expected growth to trend lower beginning in the second quarter |
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| 2021-07-14 21:50:00 |
Business |
Two Fixed Chevy Bolts Catch Fire Months After Vehicle Recall |
Last November, General Motors recalled nearly 69,000 Bolts from the 2017-2019 model years, including roughly 51,000 sold in the U.S. |
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| 2021-07-14 19:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Britney Spears Retains New Lawyer at Emotional Hearing |
Greenberg Traurig’s Mathew Rosengart told judge he will petition to remove her father James Spears |
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| 2021-07-14 19:46:00 |
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Puerto Rico Debt-Adjustment Blueprint on Track for Judge’s Approval |
Final approval of the disclosures would clear the way for creditors to vote on the island’s financial restructuring |
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| 2021-07-14 19:03:00 |
World |
Haitians and Cubans in Miami Seek Change for Their Island Nations |
As the two countries are in turmoil, some expats press for U.S. involvement |
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| 2021-07-14 19:00:00 |
Business |
J&J Recalls Aveeno, Neutrogena Spray Sunscreens |
Company is pulling the products after detecting a cancer-causing chemical known as benzene in some samples |
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| 2021-07-14 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Sanders Democrats Go For Broke |
The $4.1 trillion budget strategy: please Bernie, squeeze the moderates. |
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| 2021-07-14 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Parents vs. the New Racism |
An ugly example in Boston of bias against Asian-Americans. |
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| 2021-07-14 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Europe’s Climate Awe and Shock |
Vast new plans that won’t happen but might fool the U.S. |
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| 2021-07-14 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Listened on Hearing Aids |
Deregulating the market will spur competition and reduce prices. |
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| 2021-07-14 18:21:00 |
Politics |
What’s in Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan—and How They Plan to Pay for It |
Lawmakers seek funding for child care, education, healthcare, climate measures, as well as higher tax revenues |
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| 2021-07-14 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Texas Democrats Suppress the Vote |
Blocking democratic proceedings on a bill expanding early voting. What heroes. |
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| 2021-07-14 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Israel’s Surprising Consensus on the Palestinian Issue |
The hybrid government can bridge the political divide, which no longer reflects an ideological one. |
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| 2021-07-14 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
God’s Jigsaw Puzzle Needs Every Piece |
My daughter’s hobby taught me that no one is dispensable. |
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| 2021-07-14 17:58:00 |
Books |
‘An American Marriage’ Review: House Divided |
Abraham Lincoln’s union with Mary Todd was not a happy one, but it may have honed his ability to guide a nation through crisis. |
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| 2021-07-14 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t You Just Love Congress? |
Behold the Democrats and GOP locked in a scorpion dance over Biden’s $4 trillion. |
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| 2021-07-14 17:57:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Michelangelo’s Middlebrow Moment |
How Irving Stone (and Charlton Heston) taught the world to know the man |
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| 2021-07-14 17:55:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo, Eric Adams Target New York City’s Rising Gun Crime |
The governor and candidate for NYC mayor said they would steer funding to anticrime efforts in Brooklyn, as Democrats embrace public-safety message |
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| 2021-07-14 17:45:00 |
Film Review |
‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ Review: The Soul of a Food Star |
Three years after his death by suicide, a documentary attempts to take the measure of the larger-than-life man. |
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| 2021-07-14 17:41:00 |
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Fed’s Powell Touts Wholistic Appraisal of Central Bank’s Asset Buying |
The purchases help create a low-rate environment, chairman says |
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| 2021-07-14 17:37:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Arctaris Impact Investors Hires Former Bain Capital Compliance Chief |
Alan Halfenger will build out Arctaris’s compliance program and internal controls as the firm prepares to register as an adviser with the SEC |
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| 2021-07-14 17:22:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Pay Content Creators More Than $1 Billion Through 2022 |
Social-networking giant to invest directly in users by paying bonuses for hitting engagement targets |
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| 2021-07-14 17:08:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Enters Deal to Manage AIG Life and Retirement Assets |
The private-equity firm will pay $2.2 billion for a 9.9% stake of AIG’s life-insurance and retirement-services unit |
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| 2021-07-14 17:05:00 |
CFO Journal |
Small U.K. Audit Firms Win More Customers Among Midsize Public Companies |
Big Four firms continue to dominate audits of large companies, according to the country’s accounting regulator |
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| 2021-07-14 17:00:00 |
Business |
Brain Implant Lets Man ‘Speak’ After Being Silent for More Than a Decade |
New research offers hope to people who have lost the ability to speak and marks a step toward devices that let people type by thinking |
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| 2021-07-14 16:58:00 |
Politics |
Centrist Democrats Take Wait-and-See Stance on $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan |
Senators’ proposal would fund education, climate and antipoverty programs |
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| 2021-07-14 16:58:00 |
Economy |
Businesses See Above-Average Price Increases, Worry About Lingering Inflation, Fed Beige Book Says |
Central bank also says economic recovery further strengthened headed into the summer |
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| 2021-07-14 16:56:00 |
U.S. |
Passport Delays to Persist, State Department Says, Even With More Staffing |
The department faces a backlog of 1.5 million to 2 million passport applications, and estimates turnaround times of 12 to 18 weeks |
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| 2021-07-14 16:54:00 |
Deals |
NortonLifeLock in Talks to Buy Avast |
Cybersecurity firm Avast has market value of $7.2 billion |
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| 2021-07-14 16:50:00 |
World |
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Flying to São Paulo for Possible Emergency Surgery |
His doctor diagnosed him with an intestinal obstruction earlier in the day |
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| 2021-07-14 16:48:00 |
Markets |
Wells Fargo Emerges From Pandemic Slump |
Lender the only one among four largest to post increase in revenue last quarter |
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| 2021-07-14 16:41:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Profit Soars As Consumers Rebound |
Bank’s revenue falls 12%, but beats analyst expectations |
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| 2021-07-14 16:38:00 |
Finance |
Kate Hudson-Backed Apparel Brand Fabletics Taps Banks for IPO |
Workout-clothing company could be valued upward of $5 billion, sources say |
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| 2021-07-14 16:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
Blistered Tomatoes With Grilled Halloumi and Spiced Bread |
The sliced cheese grills until it’s caramelized on the outside and softened within |
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| 2021-07-14 16:32:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Agents Disregarded Gymnasts’ Complaints About Nassar, Then Made False Statements to Cover Mistakes, Report Says |
The Justice Department’s inspector general’s report dissects the FBI’s failed response to allegations against the U.S. gymnastics team doctor in 2015 |
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| 2021-07-14 16:31:00 |
Opinion |
The Lessons Lost When Critical Race Theory Arrives in Class |
Will American teachers stand up and reject the destructive ideologies backed by their unions? |
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| 2021-07-14 16:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Jersey Mud |
Marshmallow Fluff deserves another look. Exhibit A: this splendid sundae. |
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| 2021-07-14 15:56:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Drug-Overdose Deaths Soared Nearly 30% in 2020, Driven by Synthetic Opioids |
Fentanyl, along with isolation and stress from Covid-19 pandemic, propelled surge, experts say |
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| 2021-07-14 15:51:00 |
Tech |
Twitter’s Snapchat-Rival Fleets Feature Comes to Fleeting End |
Disappearing posts failed to deliver sought-after increase in user engagement |
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| 2021-07-14 15:47:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Meatless Grilling Recipe Delivers Maximum Flavor in 15 Minutes |
A quick trip on the grill concentrates the taste of cherry tomatoes and salty halloumi cheese. Grilled bread spiced with chaat masala makes a delicious vehicle for scooping up this simple, summery meal. |
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| 2021-07-14 15:17:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: Nine Movies and Series to Stream This Week |
Colin Farrell stars as a whale hunter in ‘The North Water;’ Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong are a couple in the musical ‘Schmigadoon!’ Plus ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ and other films and series to add to your queue |
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| 2021-07-14 15:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is Marshmallow Fluff Trending? |
It should be, argues one aficionado of the sticky, scrumptious stuff. A splendid sundae recipe bolsters his impassioned case for this underappreciated ingredient. |
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| 2021-07-14 14:45:00 |
U.S. |
Republicans, Democrats in Texas Continue Standoff Over Voting Bill |
Democrats have raised over $500,000 to stay in Washington, D.C. for 30-day special session |
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| 2021-07-14 14:32:00 |
Markets |
Wheels Up Shares Climb in Debut After SPAC Deal |
The charter-flight provider reported an 80% increase in revenue in 2020 |
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| 2021-07-14 14:27:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Is Closing in on Peers in One Key Way |
Solid growth in checking accounts is a hopeful sign as it tries to refocus on the U.S. consumer market |
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| 2021-07-14 14:26:00 |
World |
U.K.’s MI5 Cites Growing Threats From Russia, China, Iran—and Right-Wing Extremists |
The country’s domestic intelligence agency shifts resources to counter state espionage |
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| 2021-07-14 14:16:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Turns Back the Progressive Clock |
Without the deregulation of the ’70s—which he supported—the economy would be smaller today. |
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| 2021-07-14 14:16:00 |
Opinion |
Stealing From Drug Makers Is No Way to Vaccinate the World |
Wealthy governments should pick up the tab for shots in poor countries, which benefit everyone. |
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| 2021-07-14 14:00:00 |
Real Estate |
As U.S. Home Prices Surge, American Buyers Set Their Sights on Europe |
With travel opening up to the European Union, second-home markets in countries like Italy, Portugal and Greece have seen an uptick in interest from Americans |
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| 2021-07-14 13:26:00 |
Logistics Report |
Most Companies Kept Supply-Chain Sustainability Goals Despite Covid-19 |
MIT-CSCMP report shows social-welfare goals gained ground as pandemic, racial protests shook business planning |
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| 2021-07-14 13:06:00 |
World |
What Is Happening in South Africa? Riots After President Jacob Zuma’s Arrest |
Protests over jailing of former leader have spiraled into unrest and looting that has interrupted transportation amid a record Covid-19 outbreak |
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| 2021-07-14 12:32:00 |
Markets |
Broadcom Isn’t in a Buyer’s Market |
Loss of SAS deal is reminder that chip maker’s pivot to software isn’t easy |
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| 2021-07-14 11:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Guide to Key West’s Unkitschy Side |
Author Judy Blume and three other in-the-know locals share their favorite spots—from hidden beaches to roof gardens—well beyond the tourist traps of Florida’s fabled playground |
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| 2021-07-14 11:12:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Closes In on the Once Unthinkable, $10 Trillion in Assets |
Chief Executive Larry Fink says inflation is here to stay |
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| 2021-07-14 11:00:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Aims to Put Windows in Hands of Apple, Android Users Through Hybrid Work |
Software giant introduces cloud-PC concept to bring its operating system to more devices |
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| 2021-07-14 10:41:00 |
Opinion |
Infrastructure Spending, Highways and Productivity |
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman on the bipartisan Senate framework. |
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| 2021-07-14 10:38:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats in Congress Don’t Take China Seriously |
They become fiscal hawks only for the defense budget. |
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| 2021-07-14 10:35:00 |
Opinion |
Hindu Tolerance in India, New Possibilities in America |
India’s Hindu majority is vilified constantly, even though India’s minorities have grown and flourished since independence. |
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| 2021-07-14 09:57:00 |
World |
Angela Merkel’s White House Visit Ends Trump-Era Hostilities, but Trans-Atlantic Drift Continues |
U.S. interests on key issues such as China are still diverging from those of Germany and Europe, officials say |
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| 2021-07-14 09:51:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America’s Profit More Than Doubles |
Like its peers, the bank continued to release money it had set aside for the coronavirus recession |
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| 2021-07-14 09:39:00 |
Sports |
Why Real Coaches Want to Be Ted Lasso |
He doesn’t know anything about his sport, but he knows how to get the best of his players. An unexpected hit TV show has become ‘required watching’ for coaches. |
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| 2021-07-14 09:38:00 |
Markets |
Time Is Money for Companies Facing Transport Snarl |
The jam in global supply chains is causing delays and uncertainty for businesses, in addition to higher shipping costs |
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| 2021-07-14 09:35:00 |
Business |
Delta Reports First Profit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began |
Travel demand has been ‘overwhelming’ as vacationers rush back |
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| 2021-07-14 09:33:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s Carbon Prices Are Going Global |
This week’s proposal for a European border tax could be a very early move toward overcoming obstacles to economists’ preferred climate-change policy |
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| 2021-07-14 09:18:00 |
World |
In Cuba, Covid-19 Stress Pushes Unrest to the Edge |
Pandemic inflicts deep economic adversity, as the island’s healthcare system buckles and tourism and remittances evaporate |
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| 2021-07-14 09:10:00 |
U.S. |
Facebook Seeks Recusal of FTC Chairwoman in Antitrust Case |
Social-media giant follows Amazon in citing Lina Khan’s tech criticisms, congressional work to question her impartiality |
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| 2021-07-14 09:01:00 |
Business |
You’re Paying More for Food—And You Might Not Know It |
Here are five ways that food makers, grocers and restaurants are making up for higher costs |
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| 2021-07-14 09:00:00 |
Arts |
Jackson Browne’s Reckoning With Hit Song ‘Doctor My Eyes’ |
A surprise hit in ’72, the song inspired by eye trouble became a metaphor for lost innocence |
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| 2021-07-14 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Startup Genexa Raises $60 Million From VC-Led Group, Including Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle |
Maker of over-the-counter drugs is valued at roughly $200 million |
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| 2021-07-14 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How CEOs Think the Covid Crisis Will Shape Flying |
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly have steered their companies through the pandemic. Here’s what they say travelers should expect next. |
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| 2021-07-14 08:49:00 |
Economy |
Child Tax Credit Payments Start This Week: Who Is Eligible and How Much Are They? |
Payments will go to about 39 million households |
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| 2021-07-14 08:39:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
11 Summer Vacation Looks, Perfect for Day or Night |
Bright florals or sleek sequins are two ways to look stunning by the seashore. |
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| 2021-07-14 08:38:00 |
Markets |
OPEC Reaches Compromise With U.A.E. Over Oil Production |
Oil cartel to lift U.A.E. output baseline so it can pump more |
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| 2021-07-14 08:30:00 |
Economy |
Powell Expects Inflation to Moderate, but Will Likely Remain Elevated This Year |
Federal Reserve is still ‘a ways off’ from reducing asset purchases, central bank chairman tells Congress |
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| 2021-07-14 08:00:00 |
Business |
Depleted Global Fish Stocks May Get Boost From WTO |
Members of trade group debate elimination of government subsidies for commercial fishing that are blamed for depleting ocean resource |
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| 2021-07-14 08:00:00 |
Markets |
As Airbus Bets on Hydrogen, Boeing Opts for Pragmatism |
While less ambitious than developing alternative methods of propulsion, throwing money at sustainable-fuel production has a better chance of yielding lower aviation emissions |
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| 2021-07-14 07:02:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Stonepeak Raises $2.75 Billion for Debut Renewable-Energy Fund |
The infrastructure-focused firm so far has committed $800 million from the fund to four deals in the U.S. and Asia |
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| 2021-07-14 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Lumber Prices Are Way Down—But Don’t Expect New Houses to Cost Less |
Futures prices have dropped by about two-thirds since May, helping builders and do-it-yourselfers |
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| 2021-07-14 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Instacart Wants to Be an Influencer in Food Delivery |
Advertising could be the holy grail, and the online grocery giant’s CEO might hold the keys |
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| 2021-07-14 07:00:00 |
World |
France’s School Lunches Become Battlegrounds in Dispute Over Islam’s Place in Society |
A push for broader rules on secularism leaves Muslim families feeling targeted |
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| 2021-07-14 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba and Tencent Consider Opening Up Their ‘Walled Gardens’ |
Mounting regulatory pressure could bring about a major shift in how China’s tech giants operate |
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| 2021-07-14 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Powell Testimony, Bank Earnings |
Stocks have powered to record highs on expectations of bumper earnings, but investors are cautious amid delta spread, uncertainty over inflation |
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| 2021-07-14 06:38:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccines Are Becoming Mandatory in Parts of China |
Some areas are planning to restrict people from public venues unless they get shots, sparking criticism |
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| 2021-07-14 06:02:00 |
CMO Today |
Marketing Budgets Fall as a Share of Company Revenue, Survey Finds |
Gartner research suggests that chief marketing officers need to demonstrate the value of their work more than ever |
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| 2021-07-14 06:00:00 |
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Carbon Offsets Are Taking Off, but They Aren’t All Created Equal |
Projects range from restoring mangrove swamps to drawing carbon dioxide from the air with machines, but some climate experts warn against relying on offsets |
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| 2021-07-14 05:31:00 |
World |
Explosion Kills at Least Nine Chinese Nationals in Pakistan |
The cause of the blast, which also killed at least four Pakistanis, couldn’t immediately be determined, but Chinese building sites, symbols and citizens have been attacked by local insurgents |
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| 2021-07-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
How Biden’s Executive Order Could Reshape Rail and Ocean Shipping |
New rules target what the White House says is a pattern of consolidation |
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| 2021-07-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Has Yet to Deliver on Some Ethics Pledges |
President hasn’t acted on some campaign promises on ethics and transparency in government; other proposals are stalled in Congress |
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| 2021-07-14 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
How a Small Dutch IT Company Caught Up in the Kaseya Attack Stepped Up for Customers |
Employees at VelzArt worked around the clock to repair clients’ computer systems. ‘This was the worst week of my life,’ an executive says. |
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| 2021-07-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Green-Tech Startups Are Getting Fresh Wave of Cash |
Investor and government funds pour into battery makers and others after a chill dating back to the failure of Solyndra |
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| 2021-07-14 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Chip Shortage Has Spawned a Surplus of Fraudsters and Fake Parts |
Desperate buyers seeking semiconductors at any price have created an ideal climate for bad actors |
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| 2021-07-14 05:00:00 |
U.S. Economy |
Not All Infrastructure Projects Are Worth Doing, Research Paper Finds |
Economists call for rigorous cost-benefit analysis before spending money on a project |
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| 2021-07-14 04:30:00 |
World |
China Set to Launch the World’s Largest Emissions-Trading Program |
Carbon market will double the share of global emissions covered under such systems |
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| 2021-07-14 04:29:00 |
Economy |
EU Readies Sweeping Economic Plan to Combat Climate Change |
Package would require companies and households to adopt cleaner technologies such as wind turbines and electric vehicles |
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| 2021-07-13 23:09:00 |
U.S. |
Iranian Intelligence Plotted to Kidnap U.S.-Based Activist, Prosecutors Say |
Alleged scheme targeted Masih Alinejad, a Brooklyn-based critic of Tehran who has rallied opinion against Iran’s compulsory head scarves for women |
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| 2021-07-13 19:25:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Deal’s Revenue Hopes Raise GOP Concerns |
At least 10 Republicans would need to join every Democrat for bipartisan pact to pass the Senate |
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| 2021-07-13 19:19:00 |
CFO Journal |
ZoomInfo Technologies Using New Financing to Help Pay for AI Startup |
The business-intelligence platform, which is buying Chorus.ai for $575 million, on Tuesday raised about $500 million in debt |
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| 2021-07-13 18:46:00 |
Politics |
Handgun Sales to Young People Are Protected by Second Amendment, Court Rules |
The 2-1 appeals court decision, overturning restriction initially passed by Congress in 1960s, marks first time a high-level court has extended right to bear arms to people under 21 |
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| 2021-07-13 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Death of the Student-Athlete? |
Students discuss the ideal made famous by college sports. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden, Jim Crow and Texas Voting |
His escalating rhetoric is meant to justify the unjustifiable, H.R.1. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Powell Gets His Inflation |
‘Transitory’ price increases are now up 5.4% year-over-year. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Cuba’s Communists Strike Back |
The regime has rounded up the usual democratic suspects and more. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Shrewd Infrastructure Strategy |
The split bill is good for him. It complicates life and minimizes losses for congressional Democrats. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Can Make Up for Obama’s Libya Neglect |
A diplomatic push for fair elections in December would serve U.S. interests. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Justin Trudeau Attacks Free Speech Again |
The latest bill would outlaw ‘detestation’ but not humiliation. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:21:00 |
Books |
‘Tata’ Review: From Homestead to Hegemony |
No company has dominated national commerce as much as the Tata Group in India. Yet it has been family-run for most of its existence. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Realism About Vaccine Hesitancy |
Hyperbolic Fox anchors at least recognize the law of diminishing returns. |
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| 2021-07-13 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Critical Race Theory Is a Hustle |
It may resemble a serious academic discipline, but it’s really just a fancy argument for racial preferences. |
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| 2021-07-13 17:59:00 |
Arts |
Christie’s Sells $3.5 Billion of Art in First Half of 2021 |
Art market roars back as crypto-collectors and millennials in Asia drive sales on everything from NFTs to blue-chip art |
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| 2021-07-13 17:52:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk Says ‘Goal Is Not to Be a Car Company’ in Defense of Tesla’s SolarCity Deal |
Tesla CEO faces another day of cross examination after heated first day of trial |
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| 2021-07-13 17:51:00 |
Television Review |
‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ Review: Stylish Mayhem |
Karen Gillan, Angela Bassett, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino and Michelle Yeoh star in Navot Papushado’s supercharged reimagining of the crime film genre involving a group of female contract killers. |
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| 2021-07-13 17:41:00 |
World |
Italy 1, Cruise Ships 0. Rome Moves to Ban Cruise Vessels to Venice. |
The lucrative traffic has boosted Venice’s economy, but critics say waves erode the foundations of historic waterfront buildings |
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| 2021-07-13 17:36:00 |
Music Review |
‘Treasure of Love’ by the Flatlanders and ‘Welcome to Countryland’ by Flatland Cavalry Reviews: Pleasures From Wide Open Spaces |
Two groups hailing from Lubbock, Texas—one an American classic and the other an up-and-coming regional favorite—release records that pay tribute to their country roots. |
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| 2021-07-13 17:34:00 |
Deals |
Broadcom No Longer in Talks to Buy SAS Institute, Sources Say |
A deal by the chip maker would have valued closely held SAS in the range of $15 billion to $20 billion |
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| 2021-07-13 17:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Automation Anywhere’s New CIO Aims to Bring More Bots In-House |
Sumit Johar takes over effort to automate startup’s internal business processes |
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| 2021-07-13 17:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Under Pressure to Ease Voting Curbs, Blasts New State GOP Laws |
Administration has limited options to expand voter access without getting rid of Senate filibuster, and hopes to build pressure on lawmakers ahead of next year’s midterm elections |
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| 2021-07-13 17:11:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake as Ambassador to Turkey |
Republican said in his 2017 retirement speech that he deemed Trump’s conduct as president ‘dangerous to a democracy’ |
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| 2021-07-13 16:49:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Covid-19 Case Counts Have Doubled in Recent Weeks |
Public health officials, epidemiologists say rise is being driven by Delta variant, summer socializing and younger, unvaccinated people |
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| 2021-07-13 16:32:00 |
Television Review |
Shark Week 2021 ‘MechaShark’ Review: Predators in Love |
This year, one documentary in the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week extravaganza follows scientists as they explore the mating rituals of great white sharks. |
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| 2021-07-13 16:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Inside This Beverly Hills Family Room, Glamour and Practicality Meet Halfway |
The $90,300 space brings ‘glitz and glamour,’ but also durability for everyday use |
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| 2021-07-13 16:20:00 |
Business |
Norwegian Cruise Line Sues Florida Surgeon General Over ‘Vaccine-Passport’ Ban |
The cruise operator plans to restart U.S. cruises in August with a 100% vaccination policy |
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| 2021-07-13 16:20:00 |
Television Review |
‘Friends: The Reunion’ Review: The One With a Big Dose of Sentimentality |
An HBO Max reunion special features not only Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer but David Beckham, Malala and more. |
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| 2021-07-13 16:17:00 |
World |
South Africa’s Looting, Violence Reflect Inequalities Exacerbated by Covid-19 Pandemic |
Unrest triggered by the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma risks worsening the surge in coronavirus infections, causing food insecurity |
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| 2021-07-13 16:14:00 |
Television Review |
‘Mare of Easttown’ Review: All Gone but Not Forgotten |
In an HBO drama, Kate Winslet stars as a small-town detective haunted by her tragic past and the unsolved disappearance of a local girl |
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| 2021-07-13 15:59:00 |
World |
Turkey, U.S. Make Progress in Kabul Airport Talks, Prompting Taliban Threat |
Taliban warn Ankara that Turkish troops will be dealt with as ‘occupiers’ if they remain |
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| 2021-07-13 15:54:00 |
Television Review |
‘WandaVision’ Review: Less Than a Modern Marvel |
Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s foray into old-time TV gets the genre right, but not much else. |
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| 2021-07-13 14:59:00 |
Tech |
Your Post-Lockdown Life Looks Better as a Movie Montage. These Apps Turn It Into One |
People are increasingly relying on apps like TikTok and 1 Second Everyday to sync bite-size home videos to the beat of a song. Here, how to make your own modern video diary. |
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| 2021-07-13 14:48:00 |
Sports |
Team USA’s Family Section for the Tokyo Olympics Will Be in Orlando |
With overseas spectators banned, the USOPC, NBCUniversal and two sponsors are sending family and friends of Olympic athletes to watch from afar at a resort. |
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| 2021-07-13 14:38:00 |
Television |
‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘The Crown’ Tie for Most Nods in This Year’s Emmy Nominations |
‘WandaVision’ comes in second while ‘Ted Lasso’ breaks record for a freshman comedy |
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| 2021-07-13 14:35:00 |
Logistics Report |
Cargo Owners Applaud White House Order on Competitiveness |
The support from shippers is in stark contrast to opposition from freight carriers, who say the Biden administration is providing ‘misguided direction’ |
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| 2021-07-13 14:28:00 |
U.S. |
Former Banker Found Guilty of Bribery Tied to Paul Manafort Loans |
Stephen Calk sought a Trump administration post as his bank approved $16 million for Manafort properties |
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| 2021-07-13 14:27:00 |
Markets |
Investment Giant Vanguard Buying JustInvest to Help Advisers Customize Portfolios |
Fund giant plans its first ever corporate acquisition |
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| 2021-07-13 14:25:00 |
Opinion |
The Dwindling Value of a Dollar |
Another inflation spike in consumer prices. |
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| 2021-07-13 14:23:00 |
Markets |
Volkswagen Looks Beyond Car Ownership, Even as It Surges |
German auto giant pitched a new strategy Tuesday with a renewed focus on mobility services |
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| 2021-07-13 14:09:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Deficit Narrowed to $2.2 Trillion in First Nine Months of Fiscal Year |
Treasury says revenue rose 35% to $3.1 trillion from October through June compared with a year earlier |
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| 2021-07-13 14:09:00 |
Opinion |
Innovation Moves to Middle America |
Migration of entrepreneurs may yield fewer photo-sharing apps and more practical solutions. |
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| 2021-07-13 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
How Adherents See ‘Critical Race Theory’ |
It’s worth examining the academic roots of a phrase that has become a catch-all. |
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| 2021-07-13 13:57:00 |
Television |
Emmy Nominations 2021: A List of Nominees in Key Categories |
From ‘The Mandalorian’ to ‘The Crown,’ here are nominees for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards |
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| 2021-07-13 13:53:00 |
Markets |
SPACs Are Helping Tougher Renewable Businesses Find the Light |
Altus Power is the latest company in a slower-growing solar-power segment to go public via SPAC merger |
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| 2021-07-13 13:38:00 |
World |
U.S. Slows Anti-Terrorist Campaign in Somalia as It Considers New Policy |
Biden administration pauses airstrikes against al-Shabaab militants as it weighs national-security priorities and grapples with Trump’s withdrawal |
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| 2021-07-13 13:25:00 |
Opinion |
Lina Khan Is Icarus at the FTC |
The antitrust offensive and power grab will end with her wings melting in the courts. |
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| 2021-07-13 13:24:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Lawsuit Tests the First Amendment |
The government must not be able to pressure social-media platforms into handling the news in the way the president prefers. |
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| 2021-07-13 13:22:00 |
Opinion |
The IRS Reads the Bible and Reveals Its Bias |
A bureaucrat examined our religion and declared it Republican. |
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| 2021-07-13 13:03:00 |
U.S. |
Olivia Rodrigo to Meet Biden as Part of Covid-19 Vaccine Push for Young People |
Videos featuring the singer will be shared on her social media platforms and through the government’s own pages |
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| 2021-07-13 13:00:00 |
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Fed’s Mary Daly Says Central Bank Could Taper Bond Buys Late This Year or Early 2022 |
The San Francisco Fed leader also said she sees surging inflation as temporary |
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| 2021-07-13 12:47:00 |
Sports |
Four Tokyo Olympic Staff Arrested for Suspected Cocaine Use |
The four men—two Americans and two British nationals—work for a company that provides electrical-power services for the Games |
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| 2021-07-13 12:34:00 |
Real Estate |
Ceiling Wallpaper: An Interior Design Move That’s Topping the Trend List |
As designers and DIYers look for a finishing flourish and a way to visually expand a room, they’re adding pattern to the ceiling—known as the fifth wall |
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| 2021-07-13 12:30:00 |
Markets |
TIAA Is Paying $97 Million to Settle Claims It Pushed Customers Into More Expensive Accounts |
The firm also agreed to make significant internal reforms |
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| 2021-07-13 12:24:00 |
Markets |
Big Banks Bet on a Brighter Future |
Keeping powder dry might be right move in this environment |
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| 2021-07-13 12:12:00 |
Whats News World Wide |
What’s News: World-Wide |
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| 2021-07-13 12:03:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Security Proposals Divide Republicans and Democrats After Jan. 6 Assault |
Rival plans come as police officers face potential furloughs |
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| 2021-07-13 11:30:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Set to Medium-High |
Inflation is unlikely to spiral any higher but could be stronger than in the pre-pandemic years for some time |
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| 2021-07-13 10:50:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Hits Some Prices More Than Others |
Costs are surging for many goods as the Covid-19 pandemic eases, but the impact is uneven |
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| 2021-07-13 09:45:00 |
World |
Countries Signal Doubts About Delta Protection From Chinese Vaccine |
Thailand and Indonesia say they will give a booster shot to healthcare workers who received Sinovac |
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| 2021-07-13 09:33:00 |
Sports |
Red, White and Very Blue: Team USA Loses a Basketball Game—Again |
The U.S. men’s national basketball team has lost four of its last five games as the Americans find themselves in an unusual position before the Olympics: vulnerable. |
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| 2021-07-13 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are Latent Viruses Causing Long Covid-19 Symptoms? Patient Groups Push for Testing |
A new theory that reactivated older viruses are driving some of the coronavirus’s debilitating symptoms is gaining traction among some patient advocates |
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| 2021-07-13 09:00:00 |
Finance |
BC Partners Acquires Major Stake in Digital-Services Agency Valtech |
Deal values the London-based company, which counts L’Oreal and PepsiCo among its clients, at $1.4 billion |
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| 2021-07-13 08:45:00 |
Business |
Google to Help Insurers Measure Slip-and-Fall Risks in Buildings |
BlueZoo will place sensors in buildings that will send occupancy data to Google Cloud for analysis |
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| 2021-07-13 08:41:00 |
Economy |
Yellen Says EU Delay on Digital Tax Helps Global Corporate Tax Deal |
Treasury secretary says coming negotiations should clarify what levies are allowed, broadly supports EU carbon border tax |
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| 2021-07-13 08:41:00 |
World |
OPEC Spat Spotlights Saudi Arabia’s Struggle to Kick Oil Dependency |
The kingdom under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vowed to create vital non-oil industries. It hasn’t happened. |
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| 2021-07-13 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Simone Biles Will Not Be Denied |
At 24, the most powerful gymnast in history has defied expectations to become even stronger—after surviving abuse, enduring a family ordeal and overcoming her own doubts. |
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| 2021-07-13 08:20:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Profit, Revenue Jump |
Investment bankers booked bigger fees even though trading revenue declined |
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| 2021-07-13 08:00:00 |
Business |
GM Bets on a Return to Office With New California Campus |
‘Virtual work can only get you so far,’ says a General Motors executive as auto maker plans a new design and tech campus |
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| 2021-07-13 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Passport Renewals Are Taking Months—Have You Checked Yours Lately? |
Anxious U.S. travelers find their passport-renewal applications are taking longer than in the past—sometimes up to 18 weeks |
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| 2021-07-13 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Amazon Warehouse Aims to Go Public as Single-Property Business |
ROX Financial wants to list the Bay Area facility and add more Amazon fulfillment centers if the IPO succeeds |
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| 2021-07-13 07:45:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Profit More Than Doubles, but Revenue Falls |
The bank continued to free up money it had set aside last year to prepare for the Covid recession |
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| 2021-07-13 07:45:00 |
Business |
Owner of QVC and HSN Hires David Rawlinson as Its Next CEO |
E-commerce executive tapped to run retailer looking to adapt after pandemic |
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| 2021-07-13 07:34:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Senate Expected to Take Up Vote on Election Legislation |
The state House could also vote to arrest Democratic colleagues who fled to Washington, D.C., to kill election-bill vote |
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| 2021-07-13 07:24:00 |
Business |
Tokyo Olympics Sponsors Spent Big Bucks but Their Plans Are Falling Flat |
No-spectator rule limits marketing opportunities for Japanese companies that paid more than $3 billion to back the Games |
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| 2021-07-13 07:00:00 |
Business |
United and Mesa to Buy Electric Planes for Short Trips |
The deal for 200 electric aircraft developed by Sweden’s Heart Aerospace is the latest bet on new technology to curb emissions |
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| 2021-07-13 06:43:00 |
Business |
J&J, AstraZeneca Explore Covid-19 Vaccine Modification in Response to Rare Blood Clots |
Scientists investigate possible fixes in race to understand blood clots linked to shots |
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| 2021-07-13 06:24:00 |
Sports |
Solo Cyclist Completes His Alternative Tour de France |
Team EF Education-Nippo rider Lachlan Morton completed all 21 stages of the race—and every mile in between—in 18 days, after 220 hours on the bike |
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| 2021-07-13 06:19:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble Ahead of Inflation Data and Bank Earnings |
S&P 500 is on course to open unchanged after setting its 39th record closing level of the year |
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| 2021-07-13 06:13:00 |
Tech |
Google Fined $593 Million in France Over Treatment of News Publishers |
Regulator says company violated orders to negotiate with publishers for right to show snippets of content in search results |
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| 2021-07-13 06:00:00 |
Markets |
More Seed Capital for Syngenta Could Help Feed China |
Company’s coming IPO would provide a boost to STAR Market, as well as another of Beijing’s policy objectives: security of food supply |
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| 2021-07-13 06:00:00 |
Sports |
The Other Nightmare Olympics Scenario: Positive Tests for Stars—or Whole Teams |
Covid contact-tracing measures and a packed Tokyo Olympics schedule mean one positive test could risk knocking entire squads from competition |
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| 2021-07-13 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Mediaocean to Buy Adtech Company Flashtalking for $500 Million |
Flashtalking, known for its ad server, is the latest in a string of Mediaocean acquisitions aimed at enhancing its digital ad technology |
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| 2021-07-13 05:55:00 |
Markets |
The Covid-19 Pandemic Hasn’t Truly Tested Banks |
Government support for the economy meant lenders came through the pandemic with generous capital buffers, leaving questions about how they will perform next time around |
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| 2021-07-13 05:36:00 |
Markets |
Record Natural Gas Prices Give Power Markets a Jolt |
Chinese demand, heat in the Pacific Northwest and drought in Brazil create pockets of scarcity for the key electricity-generating fuel |
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| 2021-07-13 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Altus Power to Merge With SPAC Created by CBRE in $1.58 Billion Deal |
The deal gives the solar-power company expansion capital as well as access to CBRE’s clients |
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| 2021-07-13 05:30:00 |
Property Report |
Related Cos., CareMax Partner Up to Develop Senior Health Centers in Underserved Communities |
Affordable-housing developer to acquire stake in healthcare provider with goal to open about 75 locations in next three years |
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| 2021-07-13 05:30:00 |
Business |
Return Scams Jump as Fraudsters Exploit E-commerce Boom |
Amazon, Walmart and others are targets of ‘item not received’ fraud, which surged during pandemic |
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| 2021-07-13 05:30:00 |
Central Banks |
Fed’s Bullard: Time Is Right to Pull Back on Central Bank Stimulus |
‘I am a little bit concerned that we’re feeding into an incipient housing bubble,’ St. Louis Fed president says |
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| 2021-07-13 05:30:00 |
Economy |
June Consumer Prices Likely Rose Sharply Again as Economy Rebounded |
Economists expect prolonged increase in inflation, as expansion accelerates amid pandemic-related supply-and-demand imbalances |
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| 2021-07-13 04:00:00 |
Markets |
OPEC+ Uncertainty, Virus Variant Worries Linger in Oil Market, IEA Says |
International Energy Agency adds that deepening supply deficit could put pressure on economic recovery |
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| 2021-07-13 03:34:00 |
Economy |
China’s Export Engine Accelerates, Defying Expectations |
Outbound shipments increased 32.2% in June from a year earlier in dollar terms, beating economist forecasts |
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| 2021-07-13 02:53:00 |
Tech |
China Clears Tencent-Sogou Deal |
Regulator’s approval comes days after it blocked another deal in which Tencent was involved |
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| 2021-07-13 02:30:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Hg to Make $1 Billion Investment in Insightsoftware |
The deal values the maker of financial-reporting software at around $4 billion |
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| 2021-07-13 02:00:00 |
Markets |
IFIT to Buy Fitness Platform Sweat for $300 Million Ahead of IPO |
NordicTrack owner is expected to fetch a valuation over $7 billion in an IPO this fall |
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| 2021-07-12 23:52:00 |
World |
Hotel Collapse in Eastern China Kills at Least Eight |
Hotel building collapsed Monday afternoon, Suzhou government says |
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| 2021-07-12 23:28:00 |
Politics |
Commerce Department to Tap Former Pentagon Official for Export-Control Post |
Alan Estevez to oversee a bureau at the forefront of dealing with heightened U.S.-China tensions over advanced technology |
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| 2021-07-12 23:06:00 |
Sports |
Four Tokyo Olympic Staff Arrested for Suspected Drug Violations |
The four work for a company that provides electrical-power services for the Games |
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| 2021-07-12 22:49:00 |
Business |
Boeing Faces New Dreamliner Production Problem |
A production defect has surfaced on a new location on the popular wide-body jet, likely adding further delays to deliveries |
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| 2021-07-12 19:55:00 |
World |
Fire in Coronavirus Hospital in Iraq Kills at Least 58 People |
Blaze is the second in a Covid-19 facility in Iraq in less than three months, adding to pressure on government |
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| 2021-07-12 18:53:00 |
World |
Haiti on Brink of Anarchy Amid Hunger, Gang Violence and Power Vacuum |
After president’s murder, Haitians see U.S. calls for elections and restoring democratic order as a pipe dream |
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| 2021-07-12 18:52:00 |
Business |
Medicare to Review Coverage for New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm |
CMS will review evidence, hold hearings before determining which beneficiaries should be eligible for Biogen’s drug |
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| 2021-07-12 18:48:00 |
Business |
Microsoft to Buy Cybersecurity Firm RiskIQ |
Deal would add to Microsoft’s portfolio of security services amid a rise in high-profile online attacks |
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| 2021-07-12 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Lina Khan’s Gift to Netflix |
Blocking the Amazon-MGM deal would help the streaming giants. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
An Uprising of Despair in Cuba |
Biden sounds the right notes but there’s more the U.S. can do. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Meaning of Biden’s Firing Spree |
He could inadvertently strengthen the separation of powers. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Virginia GOP’s Embarrassing Inquisition |
The party wants a professor investigated for political tweets. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
A Cancer Patient’s Brutal Commute |
Maki Inada has to drive 5½ hours to see a doctor because of state laws restricting telemedicine. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
California’s ‘Ethnic Studies’ Gold Rush |
Progressive education consultants and activists stand to pocket millions from the implementation of a new curriculum. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
The New Mitt Was a Big Hit |
A baseball glove was the perfect gift to cheer up an old friend. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
How Cuba’s Communists Cling to Power |
A mix of ruthless repression and shrewd opportunism makes the regime resilient. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
A PTA Purge of Asians |
America’s top public high school shows us what discrimination looks like today. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:13:00 |
Books |
‘T’ Review: Hormone of the Hour |
Testosterone exists in both sexes, but in very different concentrations. Its effects on mind and body are still being mapped. |
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| 2021-07-12 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Avenatti’s Media Admirers |
‘The press entertained the notion that Avenatti would make for a serious contender in the 2020 Democratic primary.’ |
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| 2021-07-12 17:56:00 |
Politics |
Texas Democrats Stage Walkout to Kill Voting Bill |
At least 59 House Democrats are leaving the state to deny Republicans a quorum during special session |
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| 2021-07-12 17:53:00 |
Latin America |
Two Haitian Adversaries Vying for Power Are Negotiating to Bring Stability, Elections |
With the Caribbean nation on the brink of anarchy after its leader’s assassination, the prime minister and his chief rival have discussed how to bring calm |
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| 2021-07-12 17:42:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Silicon Valley Winners |
Netflix and the White House regulatory agenda. |
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| 2021-07-12 17:29:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation Issue Goes Beyond the Supply Side |
Powerful forces are fueling U.S. aggregate demand. |
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| 2021-07-12 17:28:00 |
Opinion |
University of Michigan President Comments on Racial Disparities |
The only NIH ‘obsession’ is with the best science that produces the best outcomes. |
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| 2021-07-12 17:27:00 |
Opinion |
Behind the Global Minimum Corporate Tax |
Even if an agreement to adopt a global tax code is reached, parity in the effective tax rate is unlikely. |
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| 2021-07-12 17:10:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Hone Price Tag for Climate and Antipoverty Package |
Aides expect plan to be roughly $3 trillion to $4 trillion in size |
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| 2021-07-12 17:07:00 |
Politics |
Cuba Street Protests Bring the Island Off Biden’s Policy Back Burner |
Stung by loss of Cuban-American support in 2020, Biden has moved slowly to undo Trump’s reversal of Obama engagement |
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| 2021-07-12 17:06:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Organization CFO Removed as Officer of Subsidiaries, Records Show |
Former president’s company is discussing changes in its financial leadership after indictment accused Allen Weisselberg of tax fraud |
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| 2021-07-12 16:59:00 |
Business |
FDA Plans to Warn J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Raises Risk of Rare Neurological Condition |
Agency to warn that the vaccine increases risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome |
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| 2021-07-12 16:51:00 |
World |
France Reimposes Restrictions as Delta Variant Spreads |
Only people who are vaccinated or recently tested negative for Covid-19 will be allowed in bars, restaurants and malls |
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| 2021-07-12 16:45:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Owners Offer Tuition, Child Care to Lure Burger Flippers |
Chains have struggled to win back workers after pandemic layoffs and departures |
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| 2021-07-12 16:40:00 |
Business |
Virgin Galactic’s Stock Has Worst Day in More Than a Year |
Shares fall 17% a day after sending founder Richard Branson into space on news the company could sell up to $500 million in stock |
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| 2021-07-12 16:29:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Goes On Offensive in Court Defense of Tesla’s SolarCity Purchase |
Plaintiffs allege billionaire entrepreneur led Tesla to overpay for the home-solar company in 2016 |
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| 2021-07-12 16:12:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Credit Suisse’s Swiss Banking Arm Compliance Chief Steps Down |
Floriana Scarlato, the head of compliance at Swiss Universal Bank, joined Credit Suisse in 2005 |
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| 2021-07-12 15:55:00 |
Business |
Broadcom in Talks to Buy Software Firm SAS |
A deal by the chip maker would value closely held SAS in the range of $15 billion to $20 billion |
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| 2021-07-12 15:15:00 |
World |
South Africa Deploys Army to Contain Unrest Over Former President Zuma’s Arrest |
At least 10 people have died in violence that followed Jacob Zuma’s detention |
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| 2021-07-12 15:09:00 |
Exhibition Review |
‘Mesopotamia: Civilization Begins’ Review: Where Credit Is Due |
An exhibition at the Getty Villa of objects on loan from the Louvre explores the ancient city’s myriad innovations, from the development of kingdoms to the invention of writing. |
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| 2021-07-12 13:57:00 |
World |
What Is Happening in Cuba? Protests Grow Against the Communist Regime |
Street demonstrations come as the country’s economic crisis and the pandemic lead to deteriorating living conditions and shortages |
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| 2021-07-12 13:52:00 |
Markets |
Dating-App Investors Should Play the Field |
Match Group may always shine bright in online dating, but right now Bumble has some appeal |
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| 2021-07-12 13:49:00 |
Logistics Report |
Volvo Trucks Aims to Reopen Factory After Third Contract Rejection |
Company says it will implement terms of latest agreement as union continues strike |
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| 2021-07-12 13:37:00 |
Music Review |
‘Trees of the Ages: Laura Nyro Live in Japan’ and ‘Go Find the Moon: The Audition Tape’ by Laura Nyro Reviews: Hit Woman |
Two new releases from Omnivore Recordings return the spotlight to the singer-songwriter whose gripping, genre-bending music inspired a generation of folk and soul artists. |
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| 2021-07-12 13:26:00 |
Business |
WHO Panel Issues Gene-Editing Standards Aimed at Averting DNA Dystopia |
New framework aims to prevent unfair and potentially dangerous applications of experimental techniques, including altering DNA to enhance athletic ability |
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| 2021-07-12 13:21:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccine Polarization Is Partisanship at Its Dumbest |
Last fall Kamala Harris said she wouldn’t trust a shot that was authorized before the election. |
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| 2021-07-12 13:21:00 |
Experience Report |
Looking for a Greener, Smoother Way to Travel? Behold, the Blimp 2.0 |
A new generation of airship firms maps out a smoother, quieter way to travel |
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| 2021-07-12 13:20:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Antitrust Paradox: Where’s the Consumer Welfare? |
His new competition policy is a power grab that will hurt economic growth and investment. |
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| 2021-07-12 13:05:00 |
Business |
Huawei Settles Two Patent Lawsuits It Filed Against Verizon |
Agreement reached amid broader geopolitical fight involving the U.S. and the Chinese company |
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| 2021-07-12 12:43:00 |
World |
Cuba Cracks Down on Protests Amid Worst Economic Crisis in Decades |
The Communist government is also dealing with a surge in Covid-19 cases; ‘we stand with the Cuban people,’ Biden says |
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| 2021-07-12 12:40:00 |
World |
As Delta Cases Surge, U.K. to Ditch Most Covid-19 Restrictions Next Week |
Government urges wearing of face masks indoors and a gradual return to workplaces |
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| 2021-07-12 12:16:00 |
World |
Governments World-Wide Gorge onRecord Debt, Testing New Limits |
An enormous pile of savings makes it possible for nations to borrow heavily at low cost, defying worries about inflation and sustainability |
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| 2021-07-12 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Uneven Odds for Promotions With Hybrid Work |
Those who prefer—or need—to work from home may find co-workers in the office benefiting more; here’s how employees and managers should handle any disparities |
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| 2021-07-12 11:41:00 |
A-hed |
Flying is Back and So Are Biscoffs, the Little Cookies That Launch Obsessions |
The slightly spicy treats are the only thing that many travelers look forward to on their flights; ‘this is the best moment of my life’ |
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| 2021-07-12 11:18:00 |
Sports |
England Soccer Players Face Racist Abuse After Italy Defeat |
Three Black players who missed penalty kicks in England’s shootout loss to Italy were targeted online, bringing calls of condemnation from Prince William and Prime Minister Boris Johnson. |
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| 2021-07-12 11:00:00 |
Business |
How Big Can Renewable Energy Get in the Next 10 Years? |
The Biden administration wants 80% of U.S. power to come from clean sources. Three experts discuss whether that’s doable—and if so, how. |
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| 2021-07-12 11:00:00 |
Economy |
NY Fed Survey: June Year-Ahead Expected Inflation Rate Hits Highest Mark Since 2013 |
As of June, the public expects inflation to hit 4.8%, from a projected 4% the previous month |
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| 2021-07-12 10:59:00 |
Markets |
How to Solve the Mystery of Falling Bond Yields |
When the Fed signals it will taper bond buying, yields drop. If this sounds counterintuitive, don’t worry. |
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| 2021-07-12 10:49:00 |
Markets |
Less-Loved Solar Technology Gets Moment in the Sun |
Heliogen addresses a lot of problems that concentrated solar power has had. It will still be hard for it to overtake photovoltaic solar. |
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| 2021-07-12 10:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Meet the Cycling Fans Who Hoard Hundreds of Racing Jerseys |
Some people collect rare Nikes, but for the sort of cycling fans who fixate on the Tour de France, nothing is more desirable than an Eddy Merckx jersey or an outlandish Rapha zip-up |
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| 2021-07-12 10:05:00 |
Markets |
China’s Monetary Policy Slips a Gear Into Neutral |
Unexpected shift in monetary policy is raising questions on strength of China’s rebound |
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| 2021-07-12 09:58:00 |
Business |
Cyberattacks and Ransomware: How Can We Protect Our Energy Infrastructure? |
The ransomware attack that brought down the Colonial Pipeline highlighted the industry’s vulnerability. We asked experts to weigh in on how the U.S. can bolster its defenses. |
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| 2021-07-12 09:46:00 |
Economy |
Fed's Williams: Average Inflation Targeting Helps Moor Inflation Expectations |
Mr. Williams addressed concerns over what is called average inflation targeting, the new system adopted by the central bank almost a year ago |
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| 2021-07-12 09:45:00 |
Markets |
Franklin Templeton Hires Former Calpers Investment Chief for Asia Push |
Asset manager names Ben Meng to lead China business |
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| 2021-07-12 09:35:00 |
Politics |
Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Steps Down From Post |
Army Gen. Scott Miller relinquished command at military headquarters in Kabul |
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| 2021-07-12 09:27:00 |
Arts |
‘Roadrunner’ Director on Anthony Bourdain’s Suicide, Asia Argento and the Public’s ‘Unprocessed Trauma’ |
Morgan Neville talks about why he made “Roadrunner,” how he handled the author and TV host’s suicide and relationship with Asia Argento |
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| 2021-07-12 09:26:00 |
Politics |
Cuba’s Unrest Frames World’s Big Struggle: Dictators vs. Democracies |
Turmoil raises the question of whether authoritarian regimes will prevail in the long term, or are sowing the seeds of their own demise |
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| 2021-07-12 09:18:00 |
CFO Journal |
Finance Chiefs Weigh the Impact, and the Odds, of a Global Minimum Tax |
Multinational companies are calculating the potential costs of tax changes while awaiting more details |
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| 2021-07-12 09:14:00 |
Tech |
EU to Put on Hold Digital Levy Following G-20 Minimum Tax Plans |
Digital tax delay is the latest step by the U.S. and the EU to improve economic relations |
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| 2021-07-12 09:14:00 |
Business |
Should I Go Solar Now? Here’s What Homeowners Should Consider |
Should you lease or buy? That’s one of the main questions homeowners need to answer before installing a solar-energy system. |
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| 2021-07-12 09:09:00 |
Business |
Virgin Galactic Took Richard Branson to Space. Paying Customers Are Next. |
After Sunday’s successful launch, the British entrepreneur’s bet on space tourism is moving from prototype development to building a sustainable business |
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| 2021-07-12 09:00:00 |
Business |
How Did Covid Change Long-Term Energy Demand and Supply? |
Was the pandemic a temporary blip? Or did it fundamentally change the energy markets? |
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| 2021-07-12 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
In Trump Organization Prosecution, the Top Charge Carries the Most Uncertainty |
Company’s CFO Allen Weisselberg has a narrow path to defending against charges he cheated on taxes, scholars and defense attorneys say |
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| 2021-07-12 08:51:00 |
Business |
Should the U.S. Offer Tax Credits to Promote Renewable Energy? |
Proponents say a long-term extension is crucial. Opponents say the benefits are overstated. The two sides square off in a debate. |
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| 2021-07-12 08:41:00 |
Markets |
Coffee Prices Soar After Bad Harvests and Insatiable Demand |
Global consumption set to exceed production this year as Brazil is hit with worst drought-driven drop in output in almost 20 years |
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| 2021-07-12 08:00:00 |
Middle East |
Iranian Oil Executive Removed From U.S. Sanctions List Remains Active in Sector |
Ahmad Ghalebani stepped down from national oil company in 2013; now has roles in two Iranian energy companies, possibly in violation of U.S. sanctions |
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| 2021-07-12 08:00:00 |
Business |
Chip Shortage’s Latest Toll: A Shortage of Work Trucks |
A bottleneck has left small businesses and municipalities competing over scarce supply of commercial vehicles as business rebounds |
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| 2021-07-12 08:00:00 |
Sports |
Shohei Ohtani Isn’t the Best Two-Way Player Since Babe Ruth. He’s Better. |
The Angels star has been heralded as the “Japanese Babe Ruth” because of his abilities as a hitter and a pitcher. But he’s doing something Ruth never did. |
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| 2021-07-12 07:00:00 |
Markets |
The Senior Living Stock That is an Overlooked Reopening Play |
A swift vaccine rollout is one factor boosting the case for Brookdale Senior Living |
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| 2021-07-12 07:00:00 |
Pro PE People |
Florida Pension System’s John Bradley Builds Conviction Around Oil and Gas |
Senior investment manager of private equity for state’s roughly $194.7 billion pension system says it has declined co-investment and secondary opportunities that seem “priced to perfection” |
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| 2021-07-12 06:30:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Earnings Season Set to Begin |
S&P 500 futures declined, pointing toward a moderate pull back after the index closed at a record on Friday |
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| 2021-07-12 06:25:00 |
Markets |
Is Virgin Galactic Truly a Space Company? |
Richard Branson’s trip 55 miles above the Earth aims to open the way for more space tourists, but his company’s market value isn’t all about the final frontier |
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| 2021-07-12 06:21:00 |
World |
Jordan Court Convicts Men for Seeking to Replace U.S.-Backed King |
Former royal court chief and a royal were sentenced ahead of King Abdullah’s meeting with President Biden next week |
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| 2021-07-12 06:00:00 |
Deals |
Aleph Holding, Aiming for 2022 IPO, Sells Stake to CVC |
The $470 million deal values the digital-media company at $2 billion |
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| 2021-07-12 05:42:00 |
Markets |
Walmart-Backed Indian Startup Flipkart Soars to $37.6 Billion Valuation |
Fundraising cements Flipkart’s status as one of the world’s most valuable private technology companies |
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| 2021-07-12 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Wave of Bullish Oil Bets Drives Big Price Moves |
Speculative wagers on a continued rally in crude are steering outsize price swings as consumers face higher fuel costs at the pump |
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| 2021-07-12 05:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Scale AI’s Rapid Growth Reflects Widening Demand for Smart Software |
Corporate demand for data to train artificial intelligence algorithms has propelled the San Francisco-based startup to a $7 billion valuation |
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| 2021-07-12 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Reversal of Long-Term Forces May Add to Inflation Threat |
Economists see shifts in globalization, demographics and e-commerce putting upward pressure on prices |
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| 2021-07-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Banks Struggled Last Year, but Now They Are Set for Big Profits |
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and other big banks are expected to report large second-quarter gains this week |
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| 2021-07-12 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Barkin Says Labor Market Hasn’t Healed Enough to Taper Bond Buying |
The Richmond Fed president also says inflation could cool more than expected once the economic reopening process is complete |
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| 2021-07-12 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Schools Push to Get Students Vaccinated Before the Start of Academic Year |
Health experts say the time is now for students 12 and up to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in time for school reopening |
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| 2021-07-12 04:20:00 |
Tech |
ByteDance Shelved IPO Intentions After Chinese Regulators Warned About Data Security |
Owner of TikTok video app took different approach from ride-hailing company Didi, which pressed ahead with U.S. listing |
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| 2021-07-11 20:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden and Eric Adams to Discuss Curbing Gun Violence |
The president will meet with the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Attorney General Merrick Garland and local leaders |
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| 2021-07-11 19:11:00 |
World |
Cuban Protests Demand Freedom, Food, Covid-19 Vaccines |
Hundreds march in Havana and other cities amid a hard-currency shortage and rising coronavirus infections |
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| 2021-07-11 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Behind Cuba’s Covid Uprising |
Most poor countries put all hands on deck in this crisis. Havana exports its doctors. |
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| 2021-07-11 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Here Come the Climate Protectionists |
Europe starts the bidding on CO2 tariffs. Will Biden follow? |
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| 2021-07-11 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
No More ‘Captive Nations’ Week? |
The White House floats a needless change to a useful diplomatic tool. |
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| 2021-07-11 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Power Jam |
Unreliable renewables are forcing the state to scramble for electricity. |
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| 2021-07-11 18:19:00 |
Books |
‘Among the Mosques’ Review: From Islamist to British Patriot |
Ed Husain once defended Islam in terms of Blair-era multiculturalism. Now he invites Muslims to join the ‘British mainstream.’ |
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| 2021-07-11 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
If War Comes, Will the U.S. Navy Be Prepared? |
A new report details a culture of bureaucracy and risk-aversion that is corroding readiness. |
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| 2021-07-11 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
In Defense of Limousine Liberals |
Wealthy people who call for higher taxes aren’t hypocritical. They’re selfless. |
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| 2021-07-11 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
To Avert Disaster in Afghanistan, Look to Central Asia |
A coming infrastructure conference could lay the groundwork for a new strategy in the region. |
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| 2021-07-11 18:15:00 |
World |
Slain Haitian President’s Security Was Lax, Neighbors Say |
As probe continues, Haitians are thrown into uncertainty; some cast doubt on Colombians’ alleged role in killing |
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| 2021-07-11 18:01:00 |
Sports |
Italy Beats England in Shootout to Win Soccer’s European Championship |
After extra time finished with the score tied at 1, the Three Lions are haunted by another penalty shootout in a major tournament |
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| 2021-07-11 15:02:00 |
Sports |
Ticketless Fans Crash Into Wembley Stadium Before Euro Final Kickoff |
Hundreds of fans apparently rushed into the stadium before the England-Italy match Sunday night, creating conflict and confusion |
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| 2021-07-11 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: U.S. Consumers, Fed Testimony, China GDP |
Inflation pressures, both recorded and anticipated, take center stage in the coming week’s economic calendar |
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| 2021-07-11 14:37:00 |
World |
These Countries Are Looking Ahead to Living With Covid-19 |
The virus won’t go away, but vaccinations show a path to normalcy |
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| 2021-07-11 13:58:00 |
Business |
Disney’s ‘Black Widow’ Tops Box Office, Lifting Prospect of Moviegoing Rebound |
Company announces the Marvel film also grossed more than $60 million on Disney+ platform |
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| 2021-07-11 13:42:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Can Win His Case Against Tech Giants |
The companies censor on the government’s behalf. There’s ample precedent for calling it state action. |
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| 2021-07-11 13:41:00 |
Opinion |
Can Robinhood Ride the Bull? |
Let’s see how it stands up against three measures of what makes a good IPO. |
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| 2021-07-11 13:41:00 |
Sports |
The Seemingly Unstoppable Grand Slam Summer of Novak Djokovic |
The world No. 1 takes Wimbledon and closes in on a historic tennis accomplishment. The U.S. Open awaits. He’s unsure if he’ll go, but could add a gold medal in Tokyo, too. |
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| 2021-07-11 13:02:00 |
Deals |
Dyal Capital Nears Deal for Minority Stake in Sacramento Kings |
Proposed deal would give investment firm nearly 5% stake at valuation of $1.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter |
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| 2021-07-11 12:57:00 |
Opinion |
Women Didn’t Need Zoom to Speak Up in the Office |
Nor do they need special guidance now. |
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| 2021-07-11 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Canada Tests the Limits of Radical Mimicry |
Activists express a most un-Canadian impulse to copy their American neighbors in the happy business of tearing down and starting over. |
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| 2021-07-11 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
New York Goes After the Trump Organization |
Diversion of time and resources for political advantage is a derogation of duty to apply the law where warranted—not where desired. |
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| 2021-07-11 12:34:00 |
Sports |
Djokovic Wins Wimbledon, Tying Federer and Nadal With 20 Major Titles |
The world’s No. 1 player beat Matteo Berrettini in four sets for his sixth win at the All England Club |
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| 2021-07-11 12:21:00 |
World |
Tech Firms to Buy Covid-19 Vaccines on Behalf of Taiwan’s Government |
The roundabout arrangement with TSMC and Foxconn effectively ends a monthslong geopolitical impasse over whether Taiwan could buy vaccines directly from BioNTech |
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| 2021-07-11 12:14:00 |
Politics |
Biden Stakes Out Position in Debate Over Power of Big Companies |
Body of academic research shows U.S. economy has become less competitive as power swells in large firms, but not everyone agrees |
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| 2021-07-11 11:00:00 |
Business |
Shipping Delays and Higher Rates Get Small Businesses Jammed Up |
Small importers bear the brunt of snarled supply chains; ‘$17,000 and it won’t move until September’ |
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| 2021-07-11 10:00:00 |
Tech |
How Google and Apple’s Free Password Managers Compare With 1Password, Dashlane and Others |
Free password managers built into popular browsers may work for some, including kids and less tech-savvy loved ones, but they come with some downsides—mainly, where you can or can’t use them |
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| 2021-07-11 09:00:00 |
Economy |
Higher Inflation Is Here to Stay for Years, Economists Forecast |
Strong economic rebound and lingering pandemic disruptions fuel inflation forecasts above 2% through 2023, survey finds |
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| 2021-07-11 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Banks Are in the Economy’s Waiting Room |
Good news on credit and capital have propelled bank stocks this year, but that might run out of steam |
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| 2021-07-11 08:56:00 |
Economy |
Global Tax Deal Heads Down Perilous Path in Congress |
Business groups urge delay as U.S. lawmakers prepare for complex, two-step process |
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| 2021-07-11 08:48:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Space Trip Delayed Slightly by Weather |
The flight, which aims to spur the space-tourism industry, is now set for 10:30 a.m. ET |
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| 2021-07-11 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
From Google to Roblox, How One Young Tech Worker Is Building Her Dream Career |
Andrea Fletcher says job-hunting college students need to consider more than the company name |
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| 2021-07-11 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers to Determine Fate of Infrastructure, Antipoverty Plans |
Senators return to Washington with trillions of dollars of spending proposals on the line |
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| 2021-07-11 07:00:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Is Called to Defend Tesla’s Purchase of SolarCity |
Plaintiffs allege that the billionaire entrepreneur led Tesla to overpay for SolarCity in 2016. Mr. Musk has defended the deal. |
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| 2021-07-11 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Binance Froze When Bitcoin Crashed. Now Users Want Their Money Back. |
The world’s largest crypto exchange has no headquarters, making it difficult for disgruntled traders to complain about the May crash |
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| 2021-07-11 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Heat Wave Hit Northwest Businesses From Christmas Trees and Doughnuts to Fish |
Farms and stores in Oregon and Washington are still recovering and assessing the damage from last month’s record-high temperatures |
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| 2021-07-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
How Dollar Tree Sells Nearly Everything for $1, Even When Inflation Lurks |
Discount chain bets it can manage rising wages and shipping rates by tinkering with selection and trimming costs |
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| 2021-07-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Earnings Kick Off With Sky-High Forecasts, Record Stock Market |
With stock valuations sitting above long-term norms, investors will be looking to company executives for clues on future profits |
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| 2021-07-10 17:19:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Won't Send Troops to Haiti After President’s Killing, Officials Say |
Biden administration plans to send FBI and Homeland Security officers to assess the situation, they say |
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| 2021-07-10 12:12:00 |
Sports |
Top-Ranked Ashleigh Barty Wins Wimbledon |
World’s No. 1 women’s tennis player beat Karolina Pliskova to pick up first Wimbledon title |
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| 2021-07-10 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Searching for My Emergency Contact |
Far from her family in China, a young woman in New York City wonders who she can rely on in case of a serious medical problem. |
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| 2021-07-10 12:00:00 |
Business |
Biden Competition Order Targets Hospital Mergers, Surprise Medical Bills |
Justice Department and FTC are urged to review hospital merger guidelines; administration calls for support of rules to curb surprise medical bills |
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| 2021-07-10 11:32:00 |
Markets |
The Meme Stock Rally Hurt Melvin and Maplelane. It Hasn’t Gotten Easier Since. |
Hedge funds were battered by surge of stocks such as GameStop and AMC in January |
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| 2021-07-10 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Your B.S. Detector Is Rusty. Time to Sharpen It. |
We’ve spent much of the pandemic isolated. As we go back out into the world, we’re coming face-to-face with more B.S. |
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| 2021-07-10 11:00:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Space Flight: What You Need to Know |
When is the launch? How far is he going? Is it safe? What’s all the fuss? Here are the answers to those questions |
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| 2021-07-10 10:53:00 |
U.S. |
Confederate Statue at Heart of Deadly Charlottesville, Va., Rally Removed |
Robert E. Lee statue, focus of white supremacists’ 2017 protest, is hoisted off its pedestal |
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| 2021-07-10 09:36:00 |
Tech |
The Antitrust Case Against Google: It’s Becoming Too Much Like Apple |
State attorneys general accuse the Android and Play Store operator of diminishing competition; Google says the suit is motivated by users wanting benefits of software without paying |
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| 2021-07-10 08:18:00 |
World |
Global Tax Deal Marks Big Advance for Cooperation, but Tougher Tasks Lie Ahead |
As the world’s largest economies seal an ambitious tax deal, other common problems such as climate change demand more difficult compromises |
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| 2021-07-10 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Another Big Stock-Market Rotation Is Under Way, and Tech Is on Top Again |
Investors have returned to one of the best-performing trades of recent years: marquee tech stocks |
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| 2021-07-10 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘James Turrell: Into the Light’ Review: In the Eye of the Beholder |
An engrossing retrospective at Mass MoCA surveys the career of the pioneering environmental artist whose installations play with our perceptions of space and form. |
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| 2021-07-10 06:00:00 |
Sports |
This Isn’t Your Nonna’s Italian Soccer Team |
The Azzurri are playing a more freewheeling brand of football than their predecessors, and now they’re in the Euro 2020 final against England on Sunday. |
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| 2021-07-10 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Buy, Borrow, Die: How Rich Americans Live Off Their Paper Wealth |
Banks say the wealthy are borrowing more than ever, using low-interest loans backed by their investments |
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| 2021-07-10 05:30:00 |
Politics |
President Biden’s Executive Order Opens New Front in Battle With Big Tech |
White House looks to regulatory agencies like the FTC to adopt tougher policies to rein in the power of large tech platforms |
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| 2021-07-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
Median Pay Shows How Companies Diverged in Their Covid-19 Response |
The pandemic changed makeup of staffs at companies from Costco to American Airlines, leading to big swings in median pay |
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| 2021-07-10 04:00:00 |
World |
Australia’s Delta Outbreak Shows Vaccines Protect Against Hospitalization |
Figures are in line with evidence from other countries, including the U.K. and Israel |
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| 2021-07-10 02:28:00 |
Business |
Beijing Blocks Merger, Tightens Data Rules as Post-Didi Crackdown Speeds Up |
Two moves are clearest signals yet that authorities are tightening the leash on overseas-listed Chinese companies |
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| 2021-07-09 19:41:00 |
World |
Didi Tried Balancing Pressure From China and Investors. It Satisfied Neither. |
The ride-sharing giant gave regulators in Beijing the impression it would pause the IPO. It told bankers in New York it had a green light. |
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| 2021-07-09 19:05:00 |
Markets |
Facebook, JPMorgan Chase, Netflix: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-07-09 19:01:00 |
Politics |
Biden Ousts Social Security Chief |
Andrew Saul was appointed to the post by President Trump |
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| 2021-07-09 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden, 20th Century Trustbuster |
Antitrust lesson 101: Big government often makes big business bigger. |
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| 2021-07-09 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Hunter Biden’s Secret Art Sale |
You won’t believe what the White House thinks is an ethical solution. |
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| 2021-07-09 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
A Revealing ‘Gaffe’ Roils Asia |
A Japanese official tells the truth about China’s Taiwan ambitions. |
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| 2021-07-09 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Hunter Biden Laptop Is Real |
Our ‘newspapers of record’ become something else when they conspire to deny facts and hide truth. |
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| 2021-07-09 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
It’s 98 Degrees Out. Why Is My Child Wearing a Mask? |
She’s 9, and she came home looking ill after three hours of tennis. This has no scientific justification. |
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| 2021-07-09 17:55:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Binance Bolsters Its Compliance Team as Scrutiny of Crypto Increases |
The announcement comes as authorities in the U.K. and Japan say the business isn’t registered to operate in those countries |
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| 2021-07-09 17:52:00 |
Business |
Chinese Chip Maker Says Creditor Seeks Its Bankruptcy |
Hong Kong-listed bank contends Tsinghua Unigroup failed to repay its debts |
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| 2021-07-09 17:13:00 |
U.S. |
The Theranos Trial: Elizabeth Holmes, the Charges and What Else to Know |
The startup founder goes on trial Aug. 31 on allegations of defrauding investors and patients |
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| 2021-07-09 17:02:00 |
Masterpiece |
The Dawn of Aesthetics |
A prehistoric biface, or hand tool, on view at the Met may be one of the earliest examples of art. |
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| 2021-07-09 16:45:00 |
CIO Journal |
US Foods Hires Tech Chief in Digital Services Push |
John Tonnison joins food-service company from Tech Data |
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| 2021-07-09 16:45:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Rebound From Multimonth Lows |
Break in bond rally sends yields higher after sharp declines earlier in the week. |
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| 2021-07-09 16:42:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Business Order Shows How He’s Using Executive Power to Shape Economy |
The order was unusually broad, even by recent standards, in directing more than a dozen agencies to explore 72 actions on a wide array of issues |
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| 2021-07-09 16:29:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Banking Data Proposal Has Been Kicking Around for Years |
The White House wants to make it easier for people to switch banks; the CFPB was given that power more than a decade ago |
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| 2021-07-09 16:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden Warns Putin U.S. to Take ‘Any Necessary Action’ to Defend Against Ransomware |
White House says President Biden also emphasized commitment to engagement on the matter |
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| 2021-07-09 16:25:00 |
Politics |
Eric Garcetti Tapped to Be Ambassador to India |
Los Angeles mayor had been expected to join Biden administration after co-chairing presidential campaign |
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| 2021-07-09 16:11:00 |
Business |
Volkswagen Sees Global Chip Shortage Worsening in Second Half |
Mood darkens for auto makers, whose production has already been curtailed by a lack of semiconductors |
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| 2021-07-09 15:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
Carrot-Beet Sloppy Joes |
This Joe recipe cuts the serving of meat to 1 ounce per person—down from the typical 6. You could cut the meat out entirely, but by leaving some beef in the mix you still get a meaty flavor base and some protein. |
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| 2021-07-09 15:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kale-Meatballs |
We call for kale, but Swiss chard or escarole—or most any cooked and finely chopped vegetable—should work just fine |
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| 2021-07-09 15:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Loaded Potato Burgers |
The carb-on-carb factor here might seem excessive, and perhaps it is, but it’s also delicious. Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the carrots, such as peas, grated beets or finely chopped cooked cauliflower. |
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| 2021-07-09 15:33:00 |
World |
U.N. Reauthorizes Cross-Border Aid Route into Syria, in Test of U.S. Relations With Russia |
The continuation of aid via a single border crossing from Turkey prevents a shutdown that could have triggered a catastrophe, officials say |
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| 2021-07-09 15:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cheaper Drugs, Fairer Airline Fees, DIY iPhone Repairs? What the Biden Executive Order Could Mean For Your Health, Job and Money |
President Biden outlined an executive order that takes aim at a laundry list of consumer complaints |
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| 2021-07-09 15:06:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Tweaked Some Models. It Triggered A Wave of Buying and Selling. |
Investment giant’s moves set off flow of more than $1 billion to one relatively small ETF in just days |
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| 2021-07-09 15:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Recipes With Less Meat, All the Flavor |
Cutting meaty recipes with a healthy portion of veggies can be sensible—and sensational. These carrot-beet sloppy Joes, kale-meatballs and loaded potato burgers satisfy with an ounce or less of meat per serving. |
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| 2021-07-09 14:58:00 |
Tech |
China Orders Stores to Remove More Apps Operated by Didi |
Cyber watchdog says the apps illegally collect personal data |
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| 2021-07-09 14:46:00 |
U.S. |
CDC Urges Schools to Welcome Kids Back, Vaccinated or Not |
Face masks for unvaccinated teachers and students recommended as Covid-19 Delta variant spreads |
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| 2021-07-09 14:42:00 |
Sports |
The Emotional, Outrageous Comeback of Mark Cavendish at the Tour de France |
On the verge of leaving the sport, a reborn rider equals Eddy Merckx’s legendary record of 34 stage wins |
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| 2021-07-09 14:37:00 |
Politics |
FDA Seeks to Probe Talks Between Staff and Biogen on Alzheimer’s Drug |
The Food and Drug Administration’s chief is taking the highly unusual step of asking for a federal investigation of doctors within her own agency |
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| 2021-07-09 14:31:00 |
CMO Today |
App Annie Explores Strategic Options, Including a Possible Deal or IPO |
Analytics firm’s review comes amid a wave of deals and public offerings in ad tech |
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| 2021-07-09 14:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Albrecht Dürer Was an Artist on the Move |
A new exhibition explores the artistic and personal impact of travel on a Renaissance master. |
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| 2021-07-09 14:25:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Considers Downsizing Embassy in Afghanistan Amid Security Concerns |
Thousands of American and foreign personnel at the U.S. embassy could be moved because of security concerns, officials say |
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| 2021-07-09 14:23:00 |
Opinion |
The Man Who Kept the Peace in Detroit |
Recently retired police chief James Craig refused to tolerate the political violence that wracked other cities last year. He’s mulling a run for governor next year. |
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| 2021-07-09 14:22:00 |
Opinion |
Ranked-Choice Voting Helped Wreck Minneapolis |
The city’s feckless leaders lack the democratic legitimacy that normal elections give the winners. |
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| 2021-07-09 14:19:00 |
Opinion |
‘Stop Creating Avenattis’ |
Will the criminal sentencing of CNN’s favorite lawyer lead to any media reform? |
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| 2021-07-09 14:12:00 |
Politics |
Meet Tim Wu, the Man Behind Biden’s Push to Promote Business Competition |
The law professor has called for using regulations to achieve goals often associated with antitrust laws |
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| 2021-07-09 13:48:00 |
U.S. |
Drug Prices Are One Focus of Biden’s Push to Boost Competition |
Executive order calls for easing access for generics, Canadian drugs to lower costs |
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| 2021-07-09 13:37:00 |
Tech |
From Mariah Carey to Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on Recording Superstars Remotely |
How the Grammy-winning songwriters and producers—renowned for their collaborations with Janet Jackson—brought together R&B’s biggest superstars for ‘Jam & Lewis: Volume 1,’ their debut album as recording artists |
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| 2021-07-09 13:33:00 |
Economy |
Fed Says Shortages, Hiring Difficulties Hold Back Brisk Growth |
Report says some recent inflation pressures may be ‘more lasting but likely still temporary’ |
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| 2021-07-09 12:52:00 |
Deals |
Klarna Buys Online Commerce Startup Hero |
The SoftBank-backed buy-now-pay-later giant wants to expand its foothold in e-commerce transactions |
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| 2021-07-09 12:38:00 |
Markets |
A Little-Known ‘Back Door’ Trick for Boosting Your Roth Contributions |
An additional after-tax contribution to your 401(k)—now allowed in the plans of many large employers— can grow tax free if it’s moved to a Roth account |
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| 2021-07-09 12:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Americans Can Travel to Greece Now. Here’s How to Smooth the Way. |
As sun-worshippers stream back to Santorini, Mykonos and other Greek islands, a crop of new hotels promise more coddling than crowds. Our guide to hopping back into vacation mode and avoiding potential pitfalls. |
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| 2021-07-09 12:29:00 |
Life & Arts |
JoeBen Bevirt Is Bringing Flying Taxis from Sci-Fi to Reality |
The founder of startup Joby Aviation believes vertical takeoff and landing vehicles will soon be a ‘cheaper, faster, safer’ and greener way of commuting. |
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| 2021-07-09 12:28:00 |
Business |
News Corp Closes Knewz.com After Launching Google News Rival Last Year |
Closure of unprofitable aggregation site comes nearly five months after media company reached a content-licensing deal with search giant |
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| 2021-07-09 12:26:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
The women who guided a powerful British clan; Shirley Jackson’s family circus; a moment of truth in divided Berlin; a tale of paternal vengeance and more. |
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| 2021-07-09 12:14:00 |
Markets |
Vaccine Stocks Already Got Their Booster |
Highly enthusiastic Covid-19 vaccine stock investors aren’t leaving themselves much wiggle room if booster-shot demand is lighter than expected |
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| 2021-07-09 11:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Marbled Dessert Recipes Are All the Rage |
Tie-dye swirls aren’t just for t-shirts. Baked goods are breaking out in gorgeous, groovy patterns right now. These recipes for a marble pound cake and a PB&J sheet-pan pancake are delicious, dazzling to look at and easy to make. |
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| 2021-07-09 11:29:00 |
Books |
‘The Letters of Shirley Jackson’ Review: The Artist as Mad Housewife |
In her correspondence, she presents her family as a chaotic circus, and casts herself as the ringmaster. |
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| 2021-07-09 11:24:00 |
Books |
‘To Walk Alone in the Crowd’ Review: The Rhythm of His Footsteps |
A word-drunk ramble through the modern city, echoing literary predecessors from Baudelaire to Poe. |
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| 2021-07-09 10:53:00 |
Markets |
Disney’s French Revolution, and What It Might Mean for a Theme Park Near You |
A new plan for “premier access” in Disneyland Paris will allow guests who pay extra to skip ride lines |
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| 2021-07-09 10:34:00 |
Opinion |
Xi’s Triumph Is China’s Tragedy—and Ours |
In its 100th year, the Party is no more. There is only the personal dictatorship of Xi Jinping. |
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| 2021-07-09 10:33:00 |
Opinion |
Employers Must Resist Remote Work’s Allure |
It will strain and weaken the culture and values of the company. |
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| 2021-07-09 10:33:00 |
Economy |
How Much Are Prices Up? Here’s One Family’s Day-to-Day Expenses. |
Food, gas, streaming: The Galbraiths are feeling the nation’s inflation, which has been driven higher as demand comes back and as supply problems caused by the pandemic linger |
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| 2021-07-09 10:32:00 |
Opinion |
Anthony Comstock: Wronged by History |
The infamous censor was entirely justified in most of his prosecutions of pornographers, abortionists and brothel-keepers. |
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| 2021-07-09 10:15:00 |
World |
Delta Variant’s Surge Puts Europe’s Summer Reopening at Risk |
Continent fears the strain’s rise in Spain and Portugal could signal a new wave of contagion that forces countries to bring back more controls |
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| 2021-07-09 10:00:00 |
Business |
With Hollywood Production in Overdrive, the Soundstage Is a Hot Commodity |
The surge in new movies and TV shows has touched off a scramble for places to film. Empty office space, abandoned malls and even a shuttered Sears store—apparently all the world really is a stage. |
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| 2021-07-09 10:00:00 |
Business |
When Money Is No Object |
Sure, using a credit card is easy, but paying with invisible money makes saving harder and spending easier. People behaved differently when they saved—and spent—cold, hard cash. |
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| 2021-07-09 09:54:00 |
Sports |
This Steinbrenner Doesn’t Like Change—Even as the Yankees Slide |
The Bronx Bombers are mired in a rut unlike anything the franchise has experienced in more than a quarter-century, but the owner has no plans to alter course |
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| 2021-07-09 09:38:00 |
World |
As Delta Variant Spreads, China Lacks Data on Its Covid-19 Vaccines |
Country’s leading vaccine makers, Sinopharm and Sinovac, say they are studying Covid-19 variants |
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| 2021-07-09 09:29:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Unending Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti |
A century ago, the murder conviction of two Italian immigrants set off a worldwide protest movement and revealed a polarized America. |
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| 2021-07-09 09:26:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘Razorblade Tears’ Review |
Two fathers join in a mission of revenge when their sons are murdered. |
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| 2021-07-09 09:24:00 |
Books |
Science Fiction: ‘The End of Men’ Review |
What if a pandemic targets one gender? A novelist imagines a transformed world. |
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| 2021-07-09 09:22:00 |
Politics |
Biden Takes Aim at Corporate Consolidation, Big-Business Tactics |
Executive order calls on government agencies to boost competition, saying it is needed to protect consumers and workers |
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| 2021-07-09 09:21:00 |
Books |
‘The Howe Dynasty’ Review: An Imperial Family |
The brothers led Britain’s military campaigns in America while their sister shrewdly campaigned for them from London. |
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| 2021-07-09 09:19:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: In a Mystical Landscape, Anything Can Happen |
A compendium of Greenland’s Inuit culture places readers in a realm of icy waters and shape-shifting animals. |
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| 2021-07-09 09:18:00 |
Books |
‘Tall Men, Short Shorts’ Review: A Supreme Basketball Court |
The Celtics, the Lakers and a young sportswriter’s memories of giants. |
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| 2021-07-09 09:18:00 |
Finance |
Credit Suisse Adds Risk Role to Prevent Another Archegos |
New position will keep track of dangers building up in the investment positions of clients that could spring back on the Swiss bank |
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| 2021-07-09 09:14:00 |
Business |
Stamps.com to Be Bought by Thoma Bravo in $6.6 Billion Cash Deal |
The e-commerce shipping software company will become a private company after its purchase |
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| 2021-07-09 09:11:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on WASPS |
Selected by Michael Knox Beran, the author of the forthcoming book ‘WASPS: The Splendors and Miseries of an American Aristocracy.’ |
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| 2021-07-09 09:09:00 |
Books |
‘Checkmate in Berlin’ Review: Breaking the Blockade |
After Stalin cut road and rail connections, West Berlin needed thousands of tons of supplies daily. |
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| 2021-07-09 08:55:00 |
Books |
‘Barbara Hepworth’ Review: Woman of Stone and Bronze |
Hepworth faced down the sexism endemic to her times and bristled at being called ‘frail and reserved.’ |
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| 2021-07-09 08:10:00 |
Markets |
Luxury Watches Are Badly Set for Investors |
Demand for the most expensive Swiss timepieces is booming, but getting access to them is tricky |
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| 2021-07-09 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
What Some CFOs Are Doing to Fight Inflation |
Higher prices, cost-savings programs and hedging are among tools finance chiefs can use as expenses rise and buying power of dollar drops |
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| 2021-07-09 08:00:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Flight Kick-Starts Space Tourism |
Entrepreneur’s journey to the edge of space could bolster interest in trips, but widespread travel there is probably still years off |
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| 2021-07-09 07:36:00 |
Markets |
Fixing Climate Change Isn’t the Central Bank’s Job |
The ECB joins the fight against climate change, but there are problems posed by mixing environmental mandates with financial regulation enforced by unaccountable institutions |
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| 2021-07-09 07:07:00 |
Sports |
Holding Tokyo Olympics Without Fans Could Hurt Performance, Organizer Says |
Decision to bar spectators means eight venues built specifically for the Games at a cost of around $3 billion will be near empty |
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| 2021-07-09 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Utilities Pay for Coal-Plant Closures by Issuing Bonds |
Companies use securitization to fund the closures, while cutting greenhouse gases and often lowering consumers’ bills |
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| 2021-07-09 07:00:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un’s Covid-19 Go-To Move—Finger Wagging |
North Korean dictator has demoted officials, criticized technocrats as the country struggles with pandemic |
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| 2021-07-09 06:55:00 |
Business |
Philip Morris Buys Inhaled-Medicine Company for $1.2 Billion Amid Health Push |
Tobacco maker says purchase of Vectura would help its expansion beyond tobacco products |
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| 2021-07-09 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up After Dow, S&P 500 Selloff |
The Dow blue-chip index is poised to end the week in retreat, marking its worst performance since mid June |
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| 2021-07-09 05:30:00 |
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Regional Fed Boards Not Diverse Enough, Report Says |
The local boards don’t reflect the country as a whole, though most directors are supposed to represent the public, says report from Center for Popular Democracy’s Fed Up campaign |
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| 2021-07-09 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Childhood Antipoverty Programs Face Narrow Path in Congress |
Democrats feel pressure to keep reconciliation package under $3 trillion |
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| 2021-07-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
American Frackers Show Restraint as Oil Tops $70 |
Shale companies, flush with cash, are paying off debt and sharing with investors rather than drilling more |
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| 2021-07-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Junk-Bond Rally Pulls Yields Below Inflation |
Investors are piling into debt from riskier companies, seeking extra yield amid ultralow interest rates. |
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| 2021-07-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Meme Stock Fantasy Is Becoming a Reality for GameStop and AMC |
The hot companies of the moment are converting hype into real value, following a Wall Street tradition practiced by Tesla, AOL, Cisco and others. But true believers will pay for it. |
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| 2021-07-09 05:26:00 |
World |
Pakistan, After Rooting for Afghanistan’s Taliban, Faces a Blowback |
Islamabad wants a negotiated agreement, fears that outright Taliban takeover would galvanize Pakistani jihadists |
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| 2021-07-09 04:41:00 |
World |
Several Suspects in Assassination of Haiti’s President Were Arrested in Taiwan’s Embassy |
Group of 11 broke into the embassy in Port au Prince the day after the killing |
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| 2021-07-09 03:04:00 |
Markets |
Index of U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies Falls to Lowest Point in Over a Year |
Chinese tech companies are being scrutinized by Beijing |
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| 2021-07-09 02:57:00 |
Economy |
China Inflation Cools but Beijing Worries Economy Is Losing Heat |
Price increases moderate in June, but authorities appear to be uneasy about the short-term cost pressures on manufacturers and the unbalanced nature of the longer-term recovery |
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| 2021-07-08 19:01:00 |
Business |
In Children, Risk of Covid-19 Death or Serious Illness Remains Extremely Low, New Studies Find |
The findings come from some of the most comprehensive research on the virus risks for those 18 years and younger |
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| 2021-07-08 18:57:00 |
Business |
Pfizer to Ask Regulators to Authorize Covid-19 Vaccine Booster |
Pfizer and partner BioNTech are also developing an updated version of their vaccine that would better target the Delta variant |
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| 2021-07-08 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Global Tax Deal Is Bad for the U.S. |
Congress should look at the anti-competitive details before signing on. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Says Kabul Is No Saigon |
The President doesn’t like to be asked hard questions about his withdrawal from Afghanistan. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
The Keystone XL Goes to Court |
The pipeline’s owner wants $15 billion to redress Biden’s arbitrary permit withdrawal. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Culture War Is a Leftist Offensive |
Democrats have become more extreme on social issues, and they aren’t prepared for the backlash. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:38:00 |
Books |
‘Forgetting’ Review: The Balm of Oblivion |
Forgetting allows us to adapt and improvise, and sleep is key to deleting extraneous cortical information. We dream in order to forget. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Monkeywrencher |
The disturbing story of nominee Tracy Stone-Manning and Earth First! |
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| 2021-07-08 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Warning to the Real-Estate Cartel |
The Justice Department will take a new look at those outrageous brokers fees. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
I’m Cruising Through My 70s With Tennis |
When I was young, I lost to wily old guys. Now I’m wily enough to beat the older guys. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Christian Heart of Hong Kong Activism |
They’re only 12% of the population, but their values incline them toward sacrifice. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:19:00 |
Television Review |
‘Dr. Death’ Review: A Doctor’s Hypocritic Oath |
Based on a true story, this series starring Alec Baldwin, Joshua Jackson and Christian Slater chronicles a Texas neurosurgeon’s murderous malpractice. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Southern India Leads the Way to Tolerance |
Northern states would be wise to emulate the region’s comfort with religious differences. |
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| 2021-07-08 18:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Tangled Topology of Knots |
Analyzing the intertwining of threads and yarns starts with determining which knots are the same or different—and which aren’t really knots at all |
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| 2021-07-08 17:53:00 |
Film Review |
‘Scales’ Review: Dark Imprisonment |
In filmmaker Shahad Ameen’s visionary tale, a young girl battles against the dystopian traditions of her poor seaside village. |
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| 2021-07-08 17:50:00 |
CFO Journal |
Micron Technology Puts Its Cash to Work Using Artificial Intelligence |
The Boise, Idaho-based memory-chip maker says it is earning millions of dollars in extra returns on its deposits thanks to an AI tool developed in house |
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| 2021-07-08 17:50:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Weighs Voting Bills in Special Session |
Democrats and voting rights groups criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for not including further changes to the state’s electric grid |
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| 2021-07-08 17:48:00 |
Markets |
Individual Investors Take Aim at Carver Bancorp as Next Short-Squeeze Target |
Shares of the company soared as much as 267% intraday as individual traders piled in |
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| 2021-07-08 17:44:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Covid-19 Hospitalizations Rise as Delta Variant Spreads |
Daily admissions rose 6.8% after long decline, while outbreaks among unvaccinated pushed up new cases |
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| 2021-07-08 17:35:00 |
Opinion |
Another Covid Panic |
People suffer from other illnesses, too. |
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| 2021-07-08 17:33:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Opens Cyberattack Defense Center |
The initiative brings together government agencies and business groups to share intelligence and respond to digital threats |
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| 2021-07-08 17:01:00 |
National Security |
Biden Defends Afghan Pullout, Sets Evacuation for Interpreters |
President says thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S. will be taken to third countries to await U.S. visas, if they wish |
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| 2021-07-08 16:51:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Neiman Marcus Appoints New Compliance Chief Following Pandemic Slump |
The retailer has named Hannah Kim, who brings significant experience in corporate sustainability, to the role as the company prepares an ESG plan for later this year |
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| 2021-07-08 16:43:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended July 3 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-07-08 16:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Beacon of the Public Library |
Building places for ordinary people to read and share books has been a passion project of knowledge-seekers since before Roman times. |
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| 2021-07-08 16:09:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
OxyContin Maker Purdue Wins More States’ Backing for Sackler Settlement |
New York, Massachusetts and other states reach a revised $4.5 billion deal with the bankrupt drugmaker’s family owners |
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| 2021-07-08 16:06:00 |
Markets |
Bond Rally Spreads to Shorter-Term Treasurys |
Decline in yields suggests investors think it could take longer for Fed to raise interest rates |
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| 2021-07-08 16:03:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency Operator Circle to Go Public in $4.5 Billion SPAC Merger |
The company issues a so-called stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain an equal value to the U.S. dollar |
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| 2021-07-08 16:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon to Add Universal Pictures’ Films to Prime Video Streaming Service |
In another move to bulk up its entertainment offerings, Amazon will show the studio’s films after they first run on Peacock |
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| 2021-07-08 15:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
2022 Genesis G70: Taking Mass Class Up a Level |
With the redesigned G70 compact sports sedan, Genesis is amping up its discount-luxury game—adopting a more aspirational strategy against rivals like Infiniti and Lexus |
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| 2021-07-08 15:29:00 |
Opinion |
‘Tiny House’ Review: Sustainable Satire |
A progressive millennial couple’s attempt to escape the mayhem of modern-day society goes awry in this over-the-top comedy from Westport Country Playhouse |
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| 2021-07-08 15:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
New Alzheimer’s Drug: What Doctors Want You to Know About Aduhelm |
How does the new treatment work, and why is it controversial? Here’s what patients and their caregivers should know. |
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| 2021-07-08 14:25:00 |
Markets |
Chrysler Owner Stellantis Joins the Electric-Vehicle Race—With Differences |
Global auto maker is matching aggression of GM and Ford while focusing on margins |
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| 2021-07-08 14:22:00 |
Markets |
Will Biden’s Executive Order Cause a Train Wreck? |
Canadian National’s bid for Kansas City Southern could be derailed—or worse—by an executive order on freight transportation |
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| 2021-07-08 14:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Keep Those Cucumbers Out of My Seltzer |
Also, no aoli in my oatmeal. Life has enough flavor without adding more. |
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| 2021-07-08 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Grilled Salmon With a Spicy Piri Piri Rub |
Made with smashed chiles, cilantro, garlic, vinegar and a little brown sugar, the spicy piri piri rub is moist and tacky, so it clings to the fish during cooking |
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| 2021-07-08 13:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Your Go-To Grilled Salmon Recipe: Spicy, Succulent, Foolproof, Fast |
A tangy piri piri rub punched up with chiles and fresh herbs keeps this salmon tender and moist as it cooks. Smoke from the grill flavors it further. |
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| 2021-07-08 13:47:00 |
World |
Haiti Authorities Arrest Six Suspects in President’s Assassination |
Officials say suspected killers of President Jovenel Moïse are foreign mercenaries, but haven’t presented evidence of their alleged involvement |
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| 2021-07-08 13:12:00 |
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Chinese Regulators Warn of Further Measures to Rein In Homegrown Tech Sector |
The People’s Bank of China said antimonopoly measures applied to Ant Group will also be imposed on other payment firms |
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| 2021-07-08 13:04:00 |
Real Estate |
A Renowned Midcentury Country House That Brings the Outside In |
Many Americans grew up with designer Russel Wright’s sleek 1950s dinnerware. One fan made a pilgrimage to Wright’s upstate New York home—and was taken aback by how rugged and weird it was. |
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| 2021-07-08 13:04:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Netflix Signs ‘Bridgerton’ Producer Shonda Rhimes to New Deal |
Multiyear pact includes new media formats beyond TV and movies, comes after subscriber growth has slowed following pandemic surge |
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| 2021-07-08 13:02:00 |
Books |
How ‘Noise’ Affects Our Judgment in Business, Science, Government and Beyond |
An interview with Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein about their book ‘Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment.’ |
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| 2021-07-08 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
Fracking for Geothermal Energy? Not So Fast |
Using ultradeep horizontal wells to heat water will require a lot more thought. |
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| 2021-07-08 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
Critical Race Theory in Our Schools |
Ibram X. Kendi says capitalism and racism are ‘conjoined twins.’ |
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| 2021-07-08 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Poetry Amid Parkinson’s |
My father was still in there. I merely needed to tap into the vast stores of his memory. |
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| 2021-07-08 12:59:00 |
Politics |
Diversity in U.S. Spy Agencies Ticks Up, Report Finds |
Top ranks of intelligence agencies remain overwhelmingly white and male, new report found |
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| 2021-07-08 12:37:00 |
Opinion |
A Brave New European Central Bank |
Lagarde’s strategy review will further politicize monetary policy. |
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| 2021-07-08 12:31:00 |
Opinion |
Donald J. Trump: Why I’m Suing Big Tech |
If Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can censor me, they can censor you—and believe me, they are. |
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| 2021-07-08 12:27:00 |
Opinion |
Sophistry at Duke in Defense of Masks |
A baseless conclusion about Covid in schools flows from an elementary error of logic. |
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| 2021-07-08 12:09:00 |
Markets |
Europe Proposes New Agency to Tackle Money Laundering Problems |
Agency would be part of a broader plan to address failures that have made the region a haven for financial crime |
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| 2021-07-08 12:05:00 |
Business |
Instacart Names Facebook Veteran Fidji Simo as CEO |
As grocery-delivery company’s chief, she will oversee its plans to go public |
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| 2021-07-08 11:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Inside Donald Trump’s Last Days in the White House and Plans for a Comeback |
The president’s effort to overturn the election alienated much of his inner circle—but solidified his dominance of the GOP. Now he’s planning his return. |
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| 2021-07-08 11:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Perfect Summer Dress—Versatile, Comfortable, Flattering—Except for One Thing |
Jasmine Guillory, author of the new book ‘While We Were Dating,’ on her complicated romance with a floral dress from Anthropology that’s ideal in every way—almost |
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| 2021-07-08 11:55:00 |
Business |
FDA Narrows Suggested Uses for New Alzheimer’s Drug |
The agency recommended Aduhelm only for patients in early stages of the disease, which could reduce the cost to Medicare |
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| 2021-07-08 11:18:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kombucha for Connoisseurs: The Best Bottles to Pair With Food |
The tart, fizzy, fermented beverage has gone upmarket. These small-batch brews bring nuance and finesse to the table, minus wine’s hangover. |
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| 2021-07-08 10:58:00 |
Economy |
Why Rising Oil Prices Are Unlikely to Kill the Economic Recovery |
Crude prices would have to rise higher for longer to significantly brake global growth |
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| 2021-07-08 10:56:00 |
Markets |
Global Wind, Solar Capacity Rose at Sharpest Pace Ever Last Year, BP Says |
Renewables stood apart in a year when energy consumption fell 4.5% as the pandemic sapped demand for transport fuels |
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| 2021-07-08 10:52:00 |
World |
Haiti Assassination Adds to Woes Facing Biden in Latin America |
U.S. administration seeks to focus on the U.S.-Mexico border, but crises across the region are compounding the challenges |
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| 2021-07-08 10:15:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson Races Jeff Bezos to Space as Covid-19 Hits Business Back on Earth |
British billionaire and serial entrepreneur has built his Virgin brand around his own high-profile stunts |
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| 2021-07-08 09:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New Tools for Helping Aging Parents |
Caregivers have found valuable advice from online sources that have sprung up since the pandemic began |
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| 2021-07-08 08:47:00 |
Sports |
The Other Greek Freak in the NBA Finals |
Christos Tsaltas is a journalist who has never been to an NBA game, but he interviews the league’s biggest stars on Zoom—even if it means staying up all night in Greece |
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| 2021-07-08 08:29:00 |
Business |
Marlboro Maker Sells Its 18,000-Acre Crazy Mountain Montana Ranch |
Altria finds buyer for ‘Marlboro Ranch’ where it hosted loyal smokers for two decades |
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| 2021-07-08 08:09:00 |
Economy |
ECB Aims for Slightly Higher Inflation, Stops Short of Fed’s Major Shift |
Bank will target inflation of 2% over the medium term, in a compromise between conservative policy makers and those more worried about weak growth |
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| 2021-07-08 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Homeland Security to Name Acting Head of Intelligence Branch |
Counterterrorism official John Cohen is expected to oversee unit that failed to issue warnings about Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol |
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| 2021-07-08 08:00:00 |
World |
How a Bid to Create Harmony in One Jerusalem Neighborhood Went Badly Awry |
The ethnically mixed enclave of Abu Tor is struggling with the same communal tensions that are putting new strains on Jews and Palestinians in the rest of the country |
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| 2021-07-08 08:00:00 |
Financial Regulation |
Auditor Watchdog Is Overhauled After SEC Report Cites Years of Dysfunction |
SEC dismissed entire PCAOB board after report said chairman’s botched reform plan led to whistleblower complaints and infighting |
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| 2021-07-08 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Global Minimum Tax Deal Marked a Win for Yellen. Now She Must Sell It to Congress. |
The deal is a key part of President Biden’s domestic tax agenda, which Republicans criticize as harmful to growth |
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| 2021-07-08 07:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Do the Olsen Twins and Greek Fisherman Have in Common? This It-Sandal |
Since the Row launched its version in 2019, the humble fisherman’s sandal has become a popular chic-set staple, offering women comfort and style as they re-emerge |
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| 2021-07-08 07:43:00 |
Markets |
The End of the U.S.-China Tech Stock Bromance |
Didi’s abrupt tumble just days after its New York IPO is likely to affect the kind of financial decoupling that the Trump administration was unable to achieve |
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| 2021-07-08 07:30:00 |
U.S. |
Michael Avenatti Faces Sentencing for Trying to Extort Millions From Nike |
The prison term would cap a public downfall for the California lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels in her legal battles with former President Donald Trump |
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| 2021-07-08 07:22:00 |
World |
One Night Inside Nigeria’s Kidnapping Emergency: Abducted Babies, Schoolchildren and Hospital Workers |
More than 3,000 people have been abducted this year as law and order collapses across swathes of the country |
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| 2021-07-08 07:04:00 |
Markets |
China’s Cyber Watchdog to Police Chinese Overseas Listings |
The agency that prodded ride-hailing giant Didi to delay its IPO will take a lead role in regulating Chinese companies’ overseas listings |
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| 2021-07-08 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Now May Be a Good Time to Buy Mortgage Stocks |
U.S. mortgage applications are trending lower, but originator stocks could be priced to move on any upticks |
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| 2021-07-08 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Investors Trusted Teenagers to Manage Crypto Investments. Now They Want Answers. |
The Cajee brothers have disappeared after claiming that hackers stole from their Africrypt investment firm, leaving South African investors scrambling to recoup their money |
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| 2021-07-08 06:58:00 |
Business |
Volkswagen, BMW Fined $1 Billion by Europe Over Diesel-Tech Collusion |
Brussels finds German auto makers prevented competition in developing emissions-management systems |
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| 2021-07-08 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Nextdoor Is Nice, but Not at Any Price |
The neighborhood social-networking platform is an example of a tech company with a great mission that hasn’t yet lived up to its potential |
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| 2021-07-08 06:27:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Drop, Bond Yields Skid Lower |
Investors will parse weekly data on unemployment claims for evidence of strengthening in the labor market |
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| 2021-07-08 06:00:00 |
World |
Cuba’s New Covid-19 Vaccine Finds Testing Ground in Venezuela |
Struggling to acquire doses, the Maduro regime goes for shots from its Cuban ally even as health experts warn about the ‘Abdala’ vaccine |
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| 2021-07-08 06:00:00 |
Sports |
Novak Djokovic’s Secret Weapon: the Tactical Bathroom Break |
The world No. 1 has perfected the tennis timeout to collect his thoughts and throw off his opponents |
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| 2021-07-08 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Target Railroads, Ocean Shipping in Executive Order |
President’s action is part of broad effort to blunt power of big business |
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| 2021-07-08 05:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Pentagon Comes Around to Multicloud Approach |
Decision to ditch JEDI and open cloud contract to multiple vendors jibes with approach used by much of the private sector and many government agencies |
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| 2021-07-08 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Unemployment Claims Have Continued Easing as Hiring Heats Up |
Many states are ending participation early in pandemic-related jobless assistance programs |
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| 2021-07-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Stellantis to Detail Electric-Vehicles Strategy |
PSA-Fiat Chrysler tie-up makes electrified cars a priority, as CEO Carlos Tavares gets ready to take on General Motors and Volkswagen |
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| 2021-07-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Borrowing Is Back as Sign-Ups for Auto Loans, Credit Cards Hit Records |
In a sharp reversal from the depths of the pandemic, Americans are more willing to take on debt |
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| 2021-07-08 04:31:00 |
World |
Tokyo Olympics to Be Held Under Covid-19 State of Emergency |
Japan announces restrictions for capital amid rise in infections, which will likely rule out most spectators at the Games |
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| 2021-07-07 22:55:00 |
Sports |
The Tampa Bay Lightning Win Back-to-Back Stanley Cups |
The victory over the Montreal Canadiens makes it clear that no team weathered the pandemic and its ensuing schedule disruptions better than the reigning NHL champions |
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| 2021-07-07 19:58:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
President Biden Signs Bill to Fund CFTC Whistleblower Program |
The measure would temporarily set up a new account at the Treasury Department to pay for the operations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program |
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| 2021-07-07 18:46:00 |
CFO Journal |
Bang & Olufsen CFO Sets Price Range for Purchases of Microchips |
The Danish electronics company is paying up to secure supply for its products |
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| 2021-07-07 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
The Teachers Unions Go Woke |
The NEA and AFT get behind progressive political indoctrination. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Eric Adams Lesson for Democrats |
New York’s presumptive next mayor beat the field by emphasizing crime. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Guilty Until Proven Innocent |
An FBI raid in Beverly Hills tests the limits of civil forfeiture. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
The Murder of Haiti’s President |
Another chapter closes in a two-century-long story of institutional failure. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Nuclear Silos and the Arms-Control Fantasy |
The Cold War is over, and Beijing is determined to amass an arsenal worthy of a superpower. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Local News Knits the Fabric of American Life |
A thought prompted by an obituary for a pine tree. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Kamala Harris vs. Greg Abbott on the Border |
Drugs and migrants, including trafficked children, continue to flow into Texas. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:13:00 |
Books |
‘The Aristocracy of Talent’ Review: Getting Ahead, Falling Behind |
Succeeding in life by merit—and not because of background or parentage—seems eminently democratic. But the whole idea is under assault. |
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| 2021-07-07 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Welcome to the Equity War |
Republicans are running on culture, while Democrats press economics. |
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| 2021-07-07 17:56:00 |
Sports |
England Beats Denmark for a Spot in Euro 2020 Final |
Harry Kane’s extra-time goal gave the Three Lions a 2-1 win and a first major tournament final in 55 years. |
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| 2021-07-07 17:54:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Extend Steep Decline |
Yield on 10-year hits multimonth lows, highlighting concerns about the prospects for growth |
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| 2021-07-07 17:41:00 |
Business |
States Target Google Play Store in Antitrust Suit |
Antitrust suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California was led by Utah and signed onto by New York, California, and other states |
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| 2021-07-07 17:34:00 |
U.S. |
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Renews Fight to Constrain Prosecutors |
Lawyers for defunct startup’s former CEO say their defense to criminal-fraud charges is hampered because a database with millions of blood-test results was dismantled |
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| 2021-07-07 17:19:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘The Wordy Book’ by Julie Paschkis |
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| 2021-07-07 17:18:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ’The Man of the Moon and Other Stories from Greenland’ retold by Gunvor Bjerre, illustrated by Miki Jacobsen |
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| 2021-07-07 17:17:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘My Monster Moofy’ by Annie Watson, illustrated by Eric Zelz |
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| 2021-07-07 17:16:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Ride the Wind’ by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Salvatore Rubbino |
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| 2021-07-07 17:15:00 |
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Fed’s Bostic Says Time to Taper Is Growing Nearer, but Won’t Put Date on It |
‘We’re getting close to a time when tapering will be appropriate,’ the Atlanta Fed president said |
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| 2021-07-07 16:58:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Pitches Child-Care, Education Plan as Democrats Debate Size |
Democrats haven’t yet agreed on how much the package should cost; nor are they aligned on how much of it should be paid for |
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| 2021-07-07 16:48:00 |
U.K. |
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Wouldn’t Go to Supermax if Extradited, U.S. Says |
Washington makes assurances to Britain in bid to secure Assange’s trial on espionage charges in U.S. |
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| 2021-07-07 16:33:00 |
Politics |
Trump Sues Facebook, Twitter, Google to Restore Social-Media Accounts |
The former president remains suspended from most social-media platforms following the Jan. 6 riots in the U.S. Capitol |
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| 2021-07-07 16:25:00 |
U.S. |
Air Force Found Largely Responsible for Texas Church Shooting |
Military branch failed to enter the gunman’s criminal history into federal background check database used for gun purchases, judge finds |
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| 2021-07-07 15:56:00 |
Art Review |
‘Nivola: Sandscapes’ Review: Innovations From Italy |
Head to the Magazzino in Cold Spring, N.Y., and revel in the Italian artist’s innovative sandscast reliefs, concrete sculptures, and rarely-seen architectural maquettes. |
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| 2021-07-07 15:54:00 |
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Fed Officials Continued to Discuss Benefits of a Standing Repo Facility at June Meeting |
Most central bankers said the potential benefits of such a facility outweighed the potential costs, FOMC meeting minutes show |
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| 2021-07-07 15:54:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Rio Tinto Taps Former Unilever Compliance Officer for Top Legal Post |
The appointment comes as the mining company’s current chief legal officer prepares to depart for Swiss banking giant UBS Group |
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| 2021-07-07 15:52:00 |
Film Review |
‘Black Widow’ Review: Superfamily Ties |
Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh star as sisters reunited in this emotional and action-packed addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. |
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| 2021-07-07 15:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is This the Summer of the Men’s Tank Top? |
From European runways to Manhattan sidewalks, the popularity of bicep-baring tank tops is surging. Here, why some guys are keen to show a little skin, and how to wear the sleeveless trend—if you dare. |
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| 2021-07-07 15:34:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials See Earlier End for Bond Buying, Emphasize Patience |
June meeting minutes show how officials have been surprised by a stronger-than-expected surge in price pressures as the economy reopens |
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| 2021-07-07 14:58:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 10 Movies and Shows to Stream This Week |
Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ hits Disney+, the romance ‘Virgin River’ is on Netflix and where to find Richard Donner films like ‘The Goonies’ and ‘Superman’ |
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| 2021-07-07 14:37:00 |
Opinion |
NYC’s Democrats Choose a Crime Fighter for Mayor |
Refunding the police is the issue of 2021. |
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| 2021-07-07 13:21:00 |
Tech |
Software Firm at Center of Ransomware Attack Was Warned of Cyber Flaw in April |
President Biden is meeting officials to discuss recent attacks, including latest affecting hundreds of organizations around the world |
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| 2021-07-07 13:21:00 |
Opinion |
Disaster in Afghanistan Was Foreseeable |
America should never again enter a war without the commitment to win. |
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| 2021-07-07 13:20:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Get Too Clever—Preserve the Filibuster |
The passage of any law creates parties with a vested interest in maintaining it and resisting repeal. |
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| 2021-07-07 13:19:00 |
Opinion |
How to Serve Blind and Visually Impaired Children |
One of the greatest challenges is the proper diagnosis of conditions. |
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| 2021-07-07 12:51:00 |
Opinion |
Putin Tests Biden’s Cyber Vow |
When a U.S. President draws a clear red line, he has to enforce it. |
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| 2021-07-07 12:28:00 |
A-hed |
Looking for a Friend Without Benefits? Try Match, Bumble and Tinder. |
Millennials and members of Generation Z increased their use of dating apps to make platonic friends during the pandemic; ‘now we all have these big life moments together’ |
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| 2021-07-07 12:16:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Job Openings Held at Record Level Headed Into Summer |
Employers are clamoring for workers at hotels, restaurants and other services businesses as the pandemic eases |
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| 2021-07-07 12:15:00 |
World |
Daily Covid-19 Deaths in Indonesia Nearly Double as Delta Variant Drives Surge |
The healthcare system is crumbling in the largely unvaccinated country, which reported its highest single-day tally of new infections on Wednesday |
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| 2021-07-07 12:10:00 |
Opinion |
Ranked-Choice Voting Is Bad for Everyone |
It appeals to progressives because it allows them to vote twice—once for show and once for real. |
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| 2021-07-07 12:09:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Worry Too Much About the Inflation Surge |
We may be stuck with inflation above 2%—maybe even above 3%—for a while. |
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| 2021-07-07 12:02:00 |
U.S. |
Amtrak to Spend $7 Billion to Upgrade Passenger Trains |
New railcars built by Siemens in California will have improved seating and modern amenities |
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| 2021-07-07 11:39:00 |
Experience Report |
Dentsu to Buy Customer Experience Agency LiveArea |
The Japanese holding company looks to bolster its offerings beyond advertising |
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| 2021-07-07 11:07:00 |
Economy |
Antitrust’s New Mission: Preserving Democracy, Not Efficiency |
Neo-Brandeisians like FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan target concentrated economic and political power |
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| 2021-07-07 10:48:00 |
Markets |
Investors, Do You Want Your Debt Served Net or Gross? |
Outlook for the global economy and financial markets depends in part on whether you subtract cash from debt |
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| 2021-07-07 10:46:00 |
Business |
Travel Is Bouncing Back Strong, and Airlines Are Racing to Keep Up |
Stormy weather and staffing shortages have caused snarls for summer trips; ‘There’s going to be challenges’ |
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| 2021-07-07 10:33:00 |
Arts |
Escapist Tunes for a Post-Lockdown Summer |
Upbeat, bouncy songs by BTS, Doja Cat and Dua Lipa are dominating the charts this season, along with moody retro jams |
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| 2021-07-07 10:05:00 |
World |
Suicide Attack on Hong Kong Police Officer Highlights Tension Over China’s Rule |
Police called the attacker a lone-wolf terrorist; some citizens saw a desperate man under China’s national-security law |
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| 2021-07-07 10:00:00 |
Business |
Beyond Meat’s CEO Has a Holy Grail, and It’s Fake Bacon |
The plant-based food company’s leader discusses getting on McDonald’s menus, working with Snoop Dogg and creating a meatless chicken breast |
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| 2021-07-07 09:47:00 |
World |
Haiti President Assassinated: What We Know About Jovenel Moïse’s Killing |
Killing stokes political uncertainty and is likely to worsen unrest in hemisphere’s poorest nation |
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| 2021-07-07 09:29:00 |
Markets |
Higher Oil Prices Can Only Help Shell So Much |
The European supermajor gave a preview of a bumper second quarter for oil and gas companies, but the energy transition clouds the bigger picture |
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| 2021-07-07 09:29:00 |
Markets |
Didi, Baidu, GameStop: What to Watch When the Market Opens |
Nasdaq futures outpaced the S&P 500 as bond yields edged lower Wednesday |
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| 2021-07-07 09:14:00 |
World |
Taliban Attack on Afghan City Allows 200 Prison Inmates to Escape |
Police surrender as insurgents storm provincial capital Qala-e-Naw: “It’s a frightening moment” |
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| 2021-07-07 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Split Over Measures to Cut Drug Prices |
Progressives including Sen. Bernie Sanders seek to empower Medicare to negotiate prices; some centrists are working with Republicans to reach narrower deal |
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| 2021-07-07 09:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former Enron Executive: SEC Whistleblower Program Is a Game Changer |
Sherron Watkins, who warned management about accounting practices in 2001, says being publicly known hurt her career prospects |
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| 2021-07-07 08:38:00 |
Sports |
The Business School Lesson at the Tour de France |
A professional rider is attempting a do-it-himself race through the mountains and onto Paris. Is this a model for the future of sports? |
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| 2021-07-07 08:11:00 |
Oil Markets |
Behind OPEC Deadlock, One Petro-State Looks to Non-Oil Future |
U.A.E. wants to pump more, now, so it can invest in diversification before oil demand diminishes |
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| 2021-07-07 08:09:00 |
Business |
Didi’s China Probe Adds to Business Challenges at Home and Abroad |
Tech giant under regulatory scrutiny is struggling to move beyond its dependence on ride-hailing in China |
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| 2021-07-07 08:05:00 |
Sports |
Tokyo Olympics May Re-Impose Local Spectator Ban as Clampdown Gets Tougher |
Games organizers are reconsidering their decision to allow some local fans, among other tough new Covid-mitigation measures for participants |
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| 2021-07-07 08:00:00 |
Markets |
America’s Stocks Have Lost Their Exceptionalism (Except Big Tech) |
The nation’s banks and industrial equities now move more closely with foreign share prices than with U.S. growth stocks |
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| 2021-07-07 07:55:00 |
Markets |
Owner of Forever 21, JCPenney Files to Go Public |
Authentic Brands scooped up battered retail brands before and during pandemic |
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| 2021-07-07 07:03:00 |
Tech |
Big Tech Startups Spring Up in South Korea |
They are thriving thanks to an affluent, connected population and a government supportive of startups, even as big technology companies face intensifying scrutiny elsewhere |
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| 2021-07-07 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s Debut Is Clouded by SEC Scrutiny of Payment for Order Flow |
The practice provided 81% of the online brokerage’s first-quarter revenue |
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| 2021-07-07 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Banner Quarter From Facebook, Google Could Mask Apple’s Bite |
Online ad titans will benefit from easy comparisons in second quarter, but the ongoing rollout of Apple’s iOS could still hit results |
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| 2021-07-07 06:56:00 |
Business |
Ever Given Container Ship That Blocked Suez Canal Sets Sail |
Egyptian authorities seized the ship after it was stuck in the waterway for several days in March |
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| 2021-07-07 06:54:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead of Fed Minutes |
Nasdaq-100 futures point to technology stocks extending gains after government bond yields slid lower |
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| 2021-07-07 06:53:00 |
World |
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated at Home, Official Says |
First lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized, interim premier says |
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| 2021-07-07 06:43:00 |
Markets |
U.K. Fintech Wise Makes Strong Debut in London Direct Listing |
The money-transfer fintech hit a market value of more than $11 billion, outpacing market expectations and giving a boost to the London tech scene |
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| 2021-07-07 06:40:00 |
Markets |
China’s STAR Market Regains Some Sparkle With Syngenta IPO |
The offering would be the largest in the Nasdaq-style board’s roughly two-year history |
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| 2021-07-07 05:35:00 |
Tech |
SoftBank Backs Facial-Recognition Startup Despite Privacy Concerns |
Israeli firm AnyVision to use $235 million investment to expand in U.S. |
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| 2021-07-07 05:33:00 |
Business |
Coal Shows Its Staying Power as Economies Bounce Back |
Surging electricity use and higher natural-gas prices are giving coal new life despite its environmental drawbacks |
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| 2021-07-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Small Stocks Look to Extend Winning Streak |
The Russell 2000 index has shot up 51% since the end of September |
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| 2021-07-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bank Stocks in Europe Zoom Higher, Rewarding Bargain Hunters |
European bank shares have recouped pandemic losses, generating big gains for investors who swooped in last year |
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| 2021-07-07 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Investment Review Panel Gets Wider Role Under Biden in Rivalry With China |
Cfius is being empowered to assess more foreign investment threats |
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| 2021-07-07 05:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine-Related Blood Clots Linked to Amino Acids in New Study |
Canadian researchers zero in on molecular details of antibody clusters following AstraZeneca shots |
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| 2021-07-07 04:37:00 |
Markets |
Chinese EV Maker XPeng Makes Debut in Hong Kong |
With uncertainty clouding Chinese listings in U.S., rival to Tesla and NIO obtained dual-primary listing and raised $1.8 billion |
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| 2021-07-07 04:00:00 |
Tech |
YouTube’s Search Algorithm Directs Viewers to False and Sexualized Videos, Study Finds |
More than 70% of videos flagged by study participants as objectionable were recommended by YouTube, according to Mozilla |
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| 2021-07-06 21:49:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Electronics Expects 53% Increase in Operating Profit |
Company is lifted by strong demand for memory chips that offset weaker device sales—hurt by component shortages |
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| 2021-07-06 20:39:00 |
Business |
WHO Urges Covid-19 Treatment With Roche and Sanofi Anti-Inflammatory Drugs |
The recommended drugs, Actemra and Kevzara, target the haywire immune response to infections |
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| 2021-07-06 20:19:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Mayoral Race: Eric Adams Wins Democratic Primary |
The results showed that the former police officer received 50.5% of the nearly 938,000 votes |
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| 2021-07-06 19:59:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo Declares Emergency Over Gun Violence in New York |
Governor speeds up millions of dollars in funding for initiatives and sets up possible path for victims to sue sellers and manufacturers |
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| 2021-07-06 19:09:00 |
Dance Review |
‘Body and Soul’ Review: Careening Choreography |
The Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival returns with in-person and digital programming, including this lengthy 2019 performance by Crystal Pite and the Paris Opera Ballet. |
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| 2021-07-06 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
OPEC, Biden and Gas Prices |
The President wants the cartel to pump more oil, but the U.S. to pump less. |
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| 2021-07-06 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Fall of the JEDI |
The Pentagon is right to scrap a cloud-computing contract marred by politics. |
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| 2021-07-06 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
China Takes Didi Investors for a Ride |
American shareholders get an expensive lesson in Xi Jinping risk. |
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| 2021-07-06 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
What Does the National Education Association Have to Do With Education? |
A new effort by the teachers union to advance radical politics. |
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| 2021-07-06 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Trips Up Macron Again |
The French President’s green virtue signaling could cost him his job. |
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| 2021-07-06 18:16:00 |
U.S. |
Guilty Plea Entered in Drug Death of Vine Founder Colin Kroll |
The leader of a drug-trafficking organization called Mike’s Candyshop faces 20 years to life in prison |
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| 2021-07-06 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Culture War Must Go On |
The woke are angry, humorless, and—worst of all—vindictive. Surrender is not an option. |
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| 2021-07-06 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Needs to Save the Infrastructure Bill |
Democratic congressional leaders threaten to scuttle it unless they get a partisan spending bill. |
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| 2021-07-06 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
The DNC’s Dishonest Voting Case Against Arizona |
The justices upheld our common-sense election laws against baseless charges of racism. |
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| 2021-07-06 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
NATO Is an Alliance Divided |
Western European leaders see less threat from China and Russia than U.S. and Eastern European ones do. |
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| 2021-07-06 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
The IRS Is ProPublica’s Accessory |
Doesn’t the agency owe taxpayers a warning that their data were stolen? |
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| 2021-07-06 17:54:00 |
Books |
‘Faustian Bargain’ Review: Partners In Crime |
Between the wars, Russia offered a place for the German army to develop weapons and train men in violation of the Versailles Treaty. |
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| 2021-07-06 17:52:00 |
Sports |
Sha’Carri Richardson Is Left Off the U.S. Olympic Team |
After a drug test picked up marijuana and knocked her out of the 100-meter event, USA Track & Field declined to select her for a relay in Tokyo |
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| 2021-07-06 17:34:00 |
Markets |
China Regulatory Moves Knock Chinese Tech Stocks |
Falling shares of Didi, Full Truck, Kanzhun drag Tencent Music, Baidu and other Chinese stocks lower |
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| 2021-07-06 17:32:00 |
CMO Today |
Altice’s Ad-Tech Company Teads Files for IPO |
Teads to be latest in a string of ad-tech companies to go public this year |
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| 2021-07-06 17:31:00 |
Markets |
Aon Dealt a Blow in Bid for Quick Trial on U.S. Challenge to Willis Towers Merger |
Judge says he can’t try the antitrust case before the acquisition’s current Sept. 9 expiration date |
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| 2021-07-06 17:30:00 |
Finance |
Concentrated Solar Power Firm Heliogen to Go Public in $2 Billion SPAC Merger |
Heliogen is combining with the SPAC Athena Technology, one of the few so-called blank-check companies led by women |
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| 2021-07-06 17:18:00 |
Television Review |
‘Gossip Girl’ Review: A New Generation of Teen Glitterati |
The sequel keeps Kristen Bell as narrator, but replaces the rest of its original whitewashed, cisgender characters with a more diverse crew of Upper East Side elites. |
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| 2021-07-06 17:13:00 |
Politics |
Removal From Export Blacklist Sought in Suit by T-Shirt Company Esquel |
Commerce Department has alleged that one of its mills has used forced labor in western China’s Xinjiang region |
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| 2021-07-06 17:12:00 |
Markets |
AMC Scraps Plans for Shareholder Vote on Creating More Shares |
Company was going to put the idea to stockholder vote this month |
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| 2021-07-06 17:06:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Reese Witherspoon’s Media Company, Hello Sunshine, Is Exploring a Sale |
Company behind ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘The Morning Show’ began pursuing a sale after receiving interest from suitors including Apple |
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| 2021-07-06 16:59:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Won’t Pursue Fixed Time Limits on Student Visas |
Department of Homeland Security withdraws rule change proposed under Trump, citing widespread opposition |
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| 2021-07-06 16:30:00 |
Business |
Universal Pictures Deepens Ties to Peacock Streaming Service in New Movie Deal |
Comcast’s studio unit will give ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘Halloween’ sequels their TV debuts on Peacock in 2022 |
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| 2021-07-06 16:24:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Police Ramp Up Youth Summer-Jobs Program |
The NYPD has expanded the program in an attempt to build community relationships and foster recruitment |
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| 2021-07-06 16:19:00 |
World |
Pfizer Vaccine Less Effective Against Delta Infections but Prevents Severe Illness, Israeli Data Show |
Vaccine protects 64% of people against Delta and is 94% effective at preventing severe illness, according to Health Ministry data |
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| 2021-07-06 15:49:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon Scraps JEDI in Win for Amazon at Microsoft’s Expense |
Officials say they will renegotiate the massive contract with a multi-vendor approach |
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| 2021-07-06 15:13:00 |
Markets |
Outlook for U.S. Grains Market Grows Tighter |
Agricultural prices hinge on summer weather in growing areas, as U.S. supplies leave tight margin of error for any supply hiccups |
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| 2021-07-06 14:36:00 |
Logistics Report |
Knight-Swift Expands Trucking Reach With AAA Cooper Acquisition |
The deal valuing the company at $1.35 billion pushes the largest U.S. truckload carrier into a thriving less-than-truckload sector |
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| 2021-07-06 14:15:00 |
U.S. |
Delta Covid-19 Variant Gains Ground Among the Unvaccinated |
Cases are rising in states like Wyoming as public events, including rodeos, resume |
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| 2021-07-06 14:08:00 |
Markets |
AMC Expansion in Turnaround |
Opposition to boosting share count may cool some of theater chain’s consolidation dreams |
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| 2021-07-06 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
Tweaking a Labyrinthine Healthcare System |
Price transparency already exists—for insurance companies. |
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| 2021-07-06 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
What I Learned From the Teamsters |
These working men are what makes the country run. |
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| 2021-07-06 13:54:00 |
Opinion |
Milton Friedman Knew China Needed More Than Markets |
It needed free markets based on secure private-property rights and a just rule of law. |
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| 2021-07-06 13:53:00 |
Tech |
Kaseya Ransomware Attack: What We Know as REvil Hackers Demand $70 Million |
Hack is latest in string of high-profile incidents demanding payment to unlock computers |
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| 2021-07-06 13:44:00 |
Business |
The Pizza Delivery Guy Will Be a Robot at Many Campuses This Fall |
Grubhub partners with Russian tech company to roll out food-delivering robots to U.S. colleges |
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| 2021-07-06 12:29:00 |
Markets |
More Credit Suisse Senior Bankers Depart in Wake of Archegos Loss |
Some capital-market and SPAC leaders considered leaving |
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| 2021-07-06 11:39:00 |
Opinion |
Nixon Warned About U.S. Decline |
Half a century ago, he foretold the loss of American pre-eminence. |
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| 2021-07-06 11:37:00 |
Opinion |
Biden, Lincoln and the Declaration |
Jefferson and his colleagues knew America hadn’t yet realized its ideals. |
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| 2021-07-06 11:09:00 |
World |
In Afghan Peace Talks, the Taliban Gain Legitimacy While Pursuing War |
Drawn-out negotiations in Doha risk turning into a trap, Afghanistan officials warn |
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| 2021-07-06 11:00:00 |
Real Estate |
San Francisco’s Slow Reopening Frustrates City’s Small Businesses |
Covid-19 prompted Salesforce and other tech firms to work remotely, hurting foot traffic and keeping many stores and restaurants closed |
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| 2021-07-06 10:48:00 |
Markets |
OPEC+ Should Let Go a Little to Regain Control of Oil Market |
Fractures are resurfacing at oil cartel OPEC+. The safest course of action might be to test out a higher return of barrels. |
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| 2021-07-06 10:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
It’s Time to Relearn How to Have Work Drinks |
Alcohol always requires care in a professional setting, and the return to socializing with co-workers may call for some extra thought |
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| 2021-07-06 10:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Your Kid Thinks About Your Job: ‘It Goes On All Day’ |
After more than a year of watching parents work from home, kids have opinions. Here’s what they really think. |
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| 2021-07-06 10:00:00 |
World |
Former Prisoner of War Saved NCR From Obsolescence |
William S. Anderson, who has died at 102, got career advice while starving in a Japanese-run camp |
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| 2021-07-06 09:20:00 |
Business |
Nextdoor to Go Public in SPAC Merger Valuing Social Network at $4.3 Billion |
The neighborhood social-media app reached a deal to merge with a special-purpose acquisition company sponsored by Khosla Ventures |
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| 2021-07-06 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Bitcoin Draws More Scrutiny From Regulators Worried About Fraud |
SEC’s Gary Gensler has told lawmakers that investor protection rules should apply to crypto exchanges |
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| 2021-07-06 08:58:00 |
Tech |
Hong Kong Tries to Ease Big Tech’s Concerns Over Data Law |
City’s top local official says new rules are needed to combat malicious behavior online, but the government will listen to views of internet companies |
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| 2021-07-06 08:41:00 |
Business |
China to Revise Rules and Strengthen Supervision of Overseas Listings |
The move comes as Chinese regulators intensify scrutiny of technology companies, including ride-hailing firm Didi Global |
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| 2021-07-06 08:03:00 |
Business |
Supermarkets Are Stockpiling Inventory as Food Costs Rise |
Grocers are setting aside larger amounts of frozen meat, sugar and other items to protect profits ahead of anticipated price increases |
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| 2021-07-06 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Pre-K Proposal Faces Questions From Republicans Over Federal Role |
Plan draws praise from early childhood education advocates, but Republicans are skeptical on implementation |
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| 2021-07-06 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Market for Bonds Meant to Keep World Cool Heats Up |
Investors are keen on funding big polluters with good plans to cut emissions |
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| 2021-07-06 07:47:00 |
World |
Israel, South Korea to Swap 700,000 Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccines |
Such exchanges could prevent Covid-19 shots from going to waste should demand weaken in countries with advanced rollouts |
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| 2021-07-06 07:43:00 |
Business |
Toyota’s Chip Supply Helps It Beat General Motors for the First Time |
Japanese car maker tops GM in second-quarter U.S. sales, but company plays down feat and calls it an unusual case |
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| 2021-07-06 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong Moves to Speed Up IPOs |
Stock exchange is overhauling a system where investors must wait at least a week for a newly priced stock to start trading |
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| 2021-07-06 07:15:00 |
Management & Careers |
Teneo Names Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns as Next Board Chair |
She will lead following a crisis at the consultancy, with plans to focus on the firm’s culture in addition to client work |
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| 2021-07-06 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Self-Storage Bounces Back Ahead of Others as Covid-19 Eases |
Uncertainty about whether to stay put, move or just clear out the junk motivated new customers |
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| 2021-07-06 07:00:00 |
Business |
Oil Companies Are Ordered to Help Cover $7.2 Billion Cleanup Bill in Gulf of Mexico |
Large oil producers will have to foot some of the costs of capping and abandoning offshore wells they used to own |
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| 2021-07-06 06:29:00 |
Markets |
Didi Falls Premarket as China’s Probes of U.S.-Listed Firms Jolt Investors |
Ride-hailing giant tumbles 22% amid data-security reviews of popular Chinese mobile apps |
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| 2021-07-06 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Denmark Opened Euro 2020 With a Near-Tragedy. It Could Close It in the Final. |
Three weeks after Christian Eriksen’s on-field cardiac arrest, his teammates now face England for a shot at a European Championship. |
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| 2021-07-06 06:00:00 |
Sustainable Business |
Storing Carbon Holds Growing Appeal for Brazil’s Farmers |
Growers see environmental and financial benefits in selling carbon offsets; environmentalists say stopping deforestation is the priority |
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| 2021-07-06 05:57:00 |
Markets |
Big Tech Threatens to Unfriend Hong Kong |
U.S. tech firms are finding themselves increasingly uncomfortable in the new Hong Kong |
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| 2021-07-06 05:43:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Oil Prices Hit Six-Year High Amid OPEC Standoff |
Prices for West Texas Intermediate surged, and Americans faced the steepest gasoline prices in nearly seven years |
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| 2021-07-06 05:30:00 |
Business |
From Amazon to Starbucks, What Companies Paid Workers in the Pandemic |
Nearly 140 companies in S&P 500 said their median worker made at least $100,000 last year; four dozen put the figure at less than $30,000 |
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| 2021-07-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Were Unusually Quiet in June. Traders Think That Is About to Change. |
History shows volatility tends to increase through summer months as liquidity wanes |
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| 2021-07-06 05:30:00 |
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AI’s Role in Debugging Software Code Is Expected to Grow |
Intel, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft are offering or building AI that can find and fix software problems |
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| 2021-07-06 05:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Truist CIO Focuses on Positioning Bank for Digital Innovation |
The integration of Truist, created by BB&T’s acquisition of SunTrust Banks, is on track, CIO Scott Case says |
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| 2021-07-06 05:25:00 |
Markets |
Cash Is Good for Green Energy but a Grid Authority Is Better |
Streamlined process for approving new power transmission lines is needed to unleash investment in clean-energy grid |
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| 2021-07-06 05:22:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Pause After Record Close |
The S&P 500 Index is on course to open just shy of its seventh all-time closing high following the long holiday weekend |
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| 2021-07-06 05:05:00 |
World |
Russian Plane Carrying 28 Vanishes From Radar Above Country’s Remote Far East |
Authorities mount search effort after contact lost amid fog on Kamchatka Peninsula |
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| 2021-07-06 05:02:00 |
World |
Israel’s New Government Fails to Extend Law Barring Citizenship for Palestinians |
Parliamentary vote deals an early setback to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s coalition |
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| 2021-07-05 19:23:00 |
Business |
Ransomware Hackers Demand $70 Million to Unlock Computers in Widespread Attack |
Kaseya CEO tells White House there is no evidence that critical infrastructure was impacted by attack on some of his company’s customers |
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| 2021-07-05 18:08:00 |
World |
Former Honduran Executive Convicted in Killing of Environmental Activist |
Berta Cáceres, murdered in 2016, led an effort to stop a dam project on indigenous lands |
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| 2021-07-05 17:37:00 |
Markets |
In OPEC Deadlock, U.A.E. Steps Out of Saudi Shadow |
U.A.E., which has deviated from its bigger neighbor in regional issues, is now at odds with Riyadh over oil policy |
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| 2021-07-05 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
Defund Joe Biden’s IRS |
The president calls the extra $80 billion for the agency an ‘investment.’ |
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| 2021-07-05 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
Antitrust Can Hurt U.S. Competitiveness |
Actions against RCA, AT&T and Xerox gave a leg up to European and Japanese firms. |
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| 2021-07-05 17:23:00 |
Books |
‘Coping With Defeat’ Review: Believers Without Borders |
What the fall of empires, the rise of nations and the spread of diasporas have meant for Sunni Islam and Roman Catholicism. |
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| 2021-07-05 17:21:00 |
Opinion |
Big Tech and Big Finance Breed Hubris |
With their ‘pretense of knowledge,’ BlackRock and Facebook make it harder to find the truth. |
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| 2021-07-05 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed Is Underestimating the Risk of Inflation |
The data suggest prices will continue to increase, but the bank is guilty of faulty analysis. |
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| 2021-07-05 17:18:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Pride in the U.S.A. |
‘Which is the one—and only one—demographic group in the I&I/TIPP poll that is not proud to be American?’ |
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| 2021-07-05 17:04:00 |
World |
As Delta Variant Surges in U.K., Boris Johnson Says England Will Lift Most Covid-19 Curbs |
Leader says country is on track to end restrictions on July 19 |
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| 2021-07-05 17:03:00 |
World |
Mexico Hands Control of Large Oilfield to Pemex in Dispute With U.S.’s Talos |
The decision against private operator comes as López Obrador administration seeks to curb opening of energy sector |
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| 2021-07-05 16:43:00 |
Opinion |
Lina Khan’s Power Grab at the FTC |
The new Chair snatches unilateral authority and rescinds bipartisan Obama-era standards. |
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| 2021-07-05 16:42:00 |
Opinion |
Drop the Georgia Election Lawsuit |
The suit is an all but certain loser in light of Brnovich v. DNC. |
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| 2021-07-05 16:41:00 |
Opinion |
Two Wins for Tax Cutting in Ohio |
Columbus cut its income-tax rate while a judge upholds its right to do so. |
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| 2021-07-05 16:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Cruise Industry Destruction Act |
An 1886 protectionist law gives Canada power over Alaskan tourism. |
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| 2021-07-05 14:43:00 |
Asia |
Chinese Regulators Suggested Didi Delay Its U.S. IPO |
Ride-hailing giant, under pressure to reward shareholders, pushed ahead with NYSE listing despite concerns of China’s cybersecurity watchdog |
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| 2021-07-05 13:37:00 |
Markets |
Flaws Emerge in Justice Department Strategy for Prosecuting Wall Street |
A Barclays fraud case shows how a push to target financial-industry wrongdoers can run into resistance from judges |
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| 2021-07-05 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
There’s Good Election News—Except in New York |
An election-fraud rebuttal, a victory for integrity, and hopeful signs that voting patterns are changing. |
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| 2021-07-05 12:51:00 |
Opinion |
Does the Pentagon Take China Seriously? |
Its leaders warn of the threat from Beijing, but their budgets suggest otherwise. |
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| 2021-07-05 12:14:00 |
Business |
Volkswagen Ejects Supercar Bugatti as It Shifts to Electric Vehicles |
Storied brand will be controlled by Croatia’s Rimac as German auto giant moves away from combustion engines |
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| 2021-07-05 11:58:00 |
U.S. |
Biden to Temper U.S. Use of Sanctions Weapons, Officials Say |
Administration to veer from Trump policies, spurring a debate about economic leverage over adversaries |
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| 2021-07-05 11:40:00 |
Markets |
How Long Might the Next Bear Market Last? |
The fear is that today’s high valuations will mean a long decline. But bear markets don’t necessarily work that way. |
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| 2021-07-05 11:08:00 |
Markets |
Private Equity Spots Bargains in U.K. Supermarket Aisles |
A bidding war is brewing for property-rich grocery chain WM Morrison only a few months after Walmart’s partial exit from the British market |
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| 2021-07-05 10:42:00 |
World |
Taliban Find New Revenues as They Seize Afghanistan’s U.S.-Built Border Gateway |
U.S. spent over $40 million on Afghanistan-Tajikistan crossing. Now the Taliban is collecting customs revenues |
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| 2021-07-05 10:07:00 |
Opinion |
Critical Race Theory Inside the U.S. Military |
Which Americans will raise their hands and pledge an oath to ‘support and defend’ our Constitution if they’re taught it’s inherently racist? |
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| 2021-07-05 10:07:00 |
Business |
Tony Hayward, Who Led BP During Deepwater Horizon Spill, to Retire as Glencore Chairman |
Departure caps the changing of the guard at the commodities giant after CEO stepped down last week |
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| 2021-07-05 10:06:00 |
Opinion |
Supply, Demand and Your Crazy Utility Bill |
Renewables subsidies, goals and mandates have undercut reliable baseload power generation. |
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| 2021-07-05 10:04:00 |
Opinion |
Conservation Markets Can Protect Endangered Species |
State wildlife programs are preferable to federal Endangered Species Act intervention, but a market solution is preferable to both. |
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| 2021-07-05 10:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Cutting Office Space Predict Long-Term Savings |
Some companies are taking one-time charges after agreeing to sublease some of their offices space |
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| 2021-07-05 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Are Power Companies Playing Texas Hold’em? |
Supply is tight on the grid even before peak summer heat. Though genuine wear and tear could be the culprit, market manipulation isn’t out of the question. |
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| 2021-07-05 09:38:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Exit From Afghanistan Seems Illogical; Why It’s Happening Anyway |
American political mood dictates a departure after nearly 20 years despite the myriad security and humanitarian risks |
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| 2021-07-05 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Hope to Pass Climate Bill After Failing a Decade Ago |
In the face of GOP opposition, the Democratic Party emphasizes green investments as it seeks to avoid past pitfalls |
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| 2021-07-05 08:42:00 |
World |
Israeli Vote on Citizenship for Palestinians Becomes Test for New Government |
Law effectively bars Israeli Arabs from extending citizenship to spouses from the occupied Palestinian territories |
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| 2021-07-05 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Americans Can Travel to Europe Again. Here’s How to Get Around. |
Vacationers should stay flexible and consider travel insurance |
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| 2021-07-05 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Bucks and Suns Flipped a Coin for Kareem. Who Wins This Time? |
They were the NBA’s worst teams the last time they competed with so much at stake. Now the NBA’s best teams are meeting in the Finals. |
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| 2021-07-05 07:37:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Brings Calamity to Countries Stuck Waiting for Covid-19 Vaccines |
Sparsely vaccinated developing countries have been left exposed while shots protect wealthy nations from surges in hospitalizations and deaths |
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| 2021-07-05 07:31:00 |
World |
Death Toll in Philippine Air Force Plane Crash Rises to 50 |
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules with 96 soldiers and crew members aboard missed the runway at Jolo airport on Sunday |
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| 2021-07-05 07:03:00 |
Tech |
Facebook, Twitter, Google Threaten to Quit Hong Kong Over Proposed Data Laws |
Industry group representing companies says proposed anti-doxing rules could put staff based locally at risk of criminal charges |
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| 2021-07-05 07:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Container Ship Prices Skyrocket as Rush to Move Goods Picks Up |
Persistent supply-chain bottlenecks are driving up rates and the shipping sector sees no relief on the horizon before 2022 |
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| 2021-07-05 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Investors in Chinese Stocks Hope for Better Second Half After Weak Showing |
MSCI’s China index had its worst first-half underperformance in eight years relative to its global benchmark |
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| 2021-07-05 06:46:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Hires Goldman Tech Veteran in Management Revamp |
Joanne Hannaford joins the beleaguered Swiss lender as chief technology and operating officer |
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| 2021-07-05 06:04:00 |
Markets |
Didi and the Big Chill on China’s Big Data |
Beijing’s crackdown shows that successfully listing, especially on a foreign stock exchange, doesn’t mean a company is safe from regulators |
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| 2021-07-05 05:35:00 |
Markets |
Sydney Airport Gets $17 Billion Takeover Bid |
Proposal for Australia’s busiest airport by group of infrastructure investors signals expectations for a big post-pandemic travel recovery |
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| 2021-07-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Retail Investors Power the Trading Wave With Record Cash Inflows |
Individual investors plowed a record net $27.9 billion into the U.S. stock market in June, lured by continued volatility beneath the market’s surface |
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| 2021-07-05 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Parents With Unvaccinated Kids Need to Know About the Delta Variant This Summer |
Is summer travel OK? How vulnerable are younger kids? Doctors answer your questions. |
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| 2021-07-05 05:30:00 |
Business |
After Apple Tightens Tracking Rules, Advertisers Shift Spending Toward Android Devices |
Android ad prices have jumped, as iOS users opt out of being tracked, early data show |
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| 2021-07-05 05:30:00 |
Business |
Midsize Pharmaceutical Firms Are the Industry’s Big Deal Makers This Year |
Larger peers pull back, as they pay down debt from previous sprees and resist high premiums |
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| 2021-07-05 05:20:00 |
World |
Spain’s Targeting of Former Harvard Professor Provokes Trans-Atlantic Outcry |
Andreu Mas-Colell must pay $3.3 million penalty amid judicial crackdown on former Catalan officials accused of aiding secessionism |
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| 2021-07-05 05:18:00 |
Markets |
Global Stocks Mixed, U.S. Futures Tick Down |
U.S. markets were closed for the July 4 holiday, and S&P 500 futures pointed to tepid decline at the market open Tuesday |
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| 2021-07-05 05:18:00 |
Markets |
Apollo Considers Counterbid for U.K. Grocery Chain Morrisons |
Offer would set up a potential bidding war with SoftBank-backed Fortress and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice |
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| 2021-07-04 23:00:00 |
Business |
European Business Leaders Want a Stronger Hand With China, Not Decoupling |
Executives from top European companies say EU calls for ‘strategic autonomy’ risk protectionism |
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| 2021-07-04 22:16:00 |
Tech |
China Launches Review Into U.S.-Listed Chinese Tech Companies |
Probe follows similar move against ride-hailing app Didi Global |
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| 2021-07-04 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Board of Elections Needs an Overhaul, Top Lawmakers Say |
State senators plan to hold hearings on the board, which botched a tally of the Democratic mayoral primary |
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| 2021-07-04 17:20:00 |
Markets |
Explaining ‘Bad News for the Economy Is Good News for the Stock Market’ |
At first glance, the phrase doesn’t make sense. Here is how Wall Street turns bad news into good. |
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| 2021-07-04 15:35:00 |
U.S. |
Biden’s July 4 Gathering to Celebrate Progress Against Covid-19 |
Coronavirus cases have plummeted since winter, but vaccinations have slowed and the Delta variant is spreading rapidly |
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| 2021-07-04 15:30:00 |
World |
Taliban Fighters Advance After U.S. Closes Main Afghan Base |
More than a dozen local districts are believed to have fallen to Taliban control in recent days, according to officials and reports |
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| 2021-07-04 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Services, Job Openings, Claims |
Wednesday brings a gauge of how tight the labor market is |
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| 2021-07-04 14:10:00 |
Business |
Tyson Foods Recalls 8.5 Million Pounds of Chicken Over Listeria Concerns |
Affected products include frozen chicken breasts and fajita strips; USDA is investigating several illnesses |
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| 2021-07-04 12:40:00 |
Tech |
China Orders Ride-Hailing Firm Didi’s App Removed From App Stores |
Move comes two days after Chinese regulators blocked company from adding new users over cybersecurity concerns |
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| 2021-07-04 11:54:00 |
World |
Pope Francis Goes to Rome Hospital for Intestinal Surgery |
Operation on the 84-year-old pontiff will deal with a stenosis, or restriction, of the large intestine |
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| 2021-07-04 10:00:00 |
Business |
Gannett Invests to Boost Product-Review Site, Hoping to Rival New York Times’s Wirecutter |
USA Today publisher sees Reviewed as potential engine for digital growth, seeking to cash in on e-commerce boom |
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| 2021-07-04 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Real Estate Shows Tech Is No Holy Grail |
In iBuying, just because you bet on technology, it doesn’t mean you’re a winner |
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| 2021-07-04 09:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
Shutouts, Southgate and Slabhead: How England Learned to Defend |
The Three Lions have yet to concede a goal at Euro 2020 on their way to the semifinals, where they join Denmark, Italy, and Spain. |
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| 2021-07-04 09:00:00 |
Economy |
Why More Highway Spending Won’t Rev Up the Economy |
The U.S. road network is already big—and adding to it won’t boost GDP growth in the long term, economists say |
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| 2021-07-04 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Ransomware Is the IRS of Bitcoin |
It doesn’t really matter how inconvenient it is to pay in bitcoin when you don’t have any other choice |
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| 2021-07-04 08:25:00 |
Markets |
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: What Investors Should Know |
The differences in costs, performance, how you buy them—and more |
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| 2021-07-04 06:10:00 |
World |
Philippine Military Plane Crashes, Killing Dozens |
The aircraft was carrying 92 people—officials say it missed the runway and crashed |
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| 2021-07-04 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Lower-Wage Workers See Biggest Gains From Easing of Covid-19 Pandemic |
Hiring and wage growth are the strongest for restaurant, hotel and retail jobs, reflecting consumers’ desire to get out |
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| 2021-07-03 15:14:00 |
World |
Brazil Opens Criminal Probe Into President Over Indian Vaccine Deal |
Probe centers on whether Health Ministry signed deal despite concerns about procurement process |
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| 2021-07-03 12:04:00 |
U.S. |
Ransomware Group Behind Meat-Supply Attack Threatens Hundreds of New Targets |
Security firm says REvil hacking group targeted Kaseya software to compromise new targets |
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| 2021-07-03 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Painting the Tension at America’s Founding Moment |
In John Trumbull’s historic picture ‘Declaration of Indpendence,’ the philosophical Thomas Jefferson and the pious John Adams represent two poles of the American creed. |
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| 2021-07-03 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fireworks: From Pyrotechnics to Passion |
Americans light up the sky to celebrate independence from Britain. But colorful combustibles, like their name, hail from the old world. |
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| 2021-07-03 12:00:00 |
Tech |
What a Tech Breakup Could Mean for You |
A push to split up Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google may mean more competition and innovation. But it may also curb conveniences we’ve come to take for granted. |
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| 2021-07-03 12:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Interior Designs That Get Ready for Guests—From Hip Home Bars to Dramatic Dining Rooms |
After a year of decorating to maximize their own comfort, homeowners happily spruce up their digs to entertain company indoors again |
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| 2021-07-03 11:24:00 |
World |
India’s Bharat Biotech Says Vaccine is Effective Against Delta Variant |
Company said its vaccine demonstrated an overall efficacy of 77.8% in Phase 3 clinical trials |
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| 2021-07-03 10:39:00 |
Markets |
Themed ETFs Are Hot. Here Are Five of the Hottest to Invest In. |
Investors have been pouring money into themed ETFs and mutual funds. We asked experts to predict the ones that stand to do the best in the coming years. |
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| 2021-07-03 10:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Cash-Laden Companies Are on a Mergers and Acquisitions Spree |
With cheap funding aplenty, businesses spent $1.74 trillion on deals involving U.S. companies in the first six months of this year |
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| 2021-07-03 10:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Kushner Family Expands Investments in Southern Midsize-City Apartment Complexes |
Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, wasn’t involved in deals, company says |
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| 2021-07-03 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What’s His Dream Car? Hint: Mercedes Is His Mom’s Middle Name |
When Roger Graham wanted an exotic car, a childhood memory led him to a 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG |
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| 2021-07-03 10:00:00 |
World |
Vatican Indicts Cardinal, Nine Other People Over London Real-Estate Deal |
Trial of Cardinal Giovanni Becciu will be the first of a cardinal in Vatican City’s criminal court |
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| 2021-07-03 09:39:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Barrett Showed Her Conservative Stripes but Defied Expectations |
In a first term on the Supreme Court marked by caution, she often favored incremental interpretations of the law |
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| 2021-07-03 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Cyberbullying Insurance Is Here. Do You Need It? |
There are ways to prevent online bullying before insurance is ever needed; take screenshots, block and report, never share passwords |
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| 2021-07-03 08:36:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank-Backed Fortress Investment Strikes $8.7 Billion Deal to Buy Morrisons U.K. Grocery Chain |
Offer sets up a potential bidding war with rival U.S. buyout firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice |
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| 2021-07-03 08:30:00 |
Business |
Sun Valley Welcomes Media, Tech Moguls as Streaming Competition Mounts |
Allen & Co. event brings business leaders together after one-year hiatus due to pandemic, for a gathering rife with deal-making potential |
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| 2021-07-03 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Tilted More Toward Right but Found Some Consensus |
While conservative justices generally prevailed, they were divided over how much and how fast to change interpretations of the law |
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| 2021-07-03 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Ralston Crawford: Air & Space & War’ Review: Art and Aviation |
Inspired by the military aircraft and nuclear explosions he witnessed at Bikini Atoll, the paintings and photographs on view at the Brandywine River Museum of Art trace the American modernist’s stylistic evolution throughout World War II. |
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| 2021-07-03 05:30:00 |
Tech |
EA, Other Videogame Companies Target Mobile Gaming as Pandemic Wanes |
Game publishers are snatching up smaller studios in race to build and keep users |
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| 2021-07-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Wants Bankers Back in the Office. Especially Gen Zers. |
Top firms like Goldman and JPMorgan hope in-person interaction—and more money—will cure malaise many newbies are feeling |
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| 2021-07-03 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Student-Loan Holders Get Piecemeal Relief From Biden Administration |
Congress, White House so far appear unwilling to take sweeping actions to cancel student debt |
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| 2021-07-03 04:33:00 |
World |
Japan Mudslide Leaves at Least 19 People Missing |
Torrential rains have slammed parts of the country in recent days |
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| 2021-07-02 18:55:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley, Walgreens, General Mills: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-07-02 18:52:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Technology Provider Kaseya Warns of Cyberattack |
Attack on widely used tool spreads to hundreds of companies |
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| 2021-07-02 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Yes, Trump Really Did Lose Michigan |
The GOP state Senate debunks fraud claims, and it’s worth a read. |
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| 2021-07-02 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
School Choice Marches Ahead |
Teachers unions dominate in Washington these days, but reform expands in four more states. |
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| 2021-07-02 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Indicting the Trump Organization |
Years of investigation and prosecutors come up with a small tax case. |
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| 2021-07-02 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
More Jobs but Still Too Few Workers |
The labor market is healing, but bad policy is slowing the recovery. |
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| 2021-07-02 17:53:00 |
Markets |
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Northwestern Retirement Plan |
Case challenges the 403(b) plans’ use of retail share classes of mutual funds, rather than lower-cost institutional versions of the same investments |
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| 2021-07-02 17:31:00 |
U.S. |
Court Strikes Down Attempt to Expand Summer Ethanol Sales |
The decision invalidates a Trump administration plan intended to be a big compromise between farmers and refiners |
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| 2021-07-02 17:22:00 |
Markets |
OPEC-Plus Deadlocked on Oil Production Boost Deal |
Cartel and Russia-led allies blocked by U.A.E. in production-boost accord |
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| 2021-07-02 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Zoom Revolution Empowers Women to Speak Up |
When you talk, it’s hard for anyone to interrupt. And a face staring back on screen is hard to ignore. |
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| 2021-07-02 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Trump Organization’s Political Prosecution |
When settlement talks begin, you can expect Mr. Trump’s political pull to be on the table too. |
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| 2021-07-02 17:21:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Donald Rumsfeld on Known Unknowns at the IRS |
‘The tax code is so complex and the forms are so complicated, that I know that I cannot have any confidence.’ |
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| 2021-07-02 17:17:00 |
Business |
Chinese Regulators Target Ride-Hailing Company Didi Just Days After IPO |
Watchdog’s review of Didi’s cybersecurity comes as Beijing seeks to better control tech giants’ data |
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| 2021-07-02 17:15:00 |
World |
Saudi Prince Khalid bin Salman, Brother of Crown Prince, to Visit Washington |
Officials say the prince is expected to meet senior White House, State Department aides, but not Biden |
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| 2021-07-02 17:06:00 |
CFO Journal |
Indictment of Trump Organization Executive Puts Focus on CFOs’ Liability |
Finance chiefs can be subject to a range of civil and criminal culpability regardless of their knowledge of wrongdoing, lawyers say |
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| 2021-07-02 17:02:00 |
Masterpiece |
Feverish Variations on a Past Theme |
In his ‘Les Femmes d’Alger’ series, Pablo Picasso paid tribute to the French romantic Delacroix and generated an imaginative realm of his own. |
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| 2021-07-02 17:00:00 |
Politics |
A Fraction of Federal Rental Assistance Has Reached Tenants and Landlords |
Just $1.5 billion of $47 billion has found its way into the hands of tenants and landlords through May 31 |
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| 2021-07-02 16:48:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Organization Charges: A Probe of Hush Money Moved to Fringe Benefits |
The indictment of the company and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, grew out of an investigation into a hush-money payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels |
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| 2021-07-02 16:32:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court to Consider New Case on Tuition Aid for Religious Schools |
Justices add 10 cases to docket for next term, turn away florist’s appeal challenging service to same-sex couples |
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| 2021-07-02 16:32:00 |
Music Review |
Songs for a Social Summer |
Whether you’re blasting them in the car or dancing to them at the club, these tunes—some finely getting their due and some brand new—will help you bridge the distance to pleasure as usual. |
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| 2021-07-02 16:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
MLB Puts Trevor Bauer on Paid Leave After Sexual Assault Allegations |
The star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers is being investigated after a woman obtained a temporary restraining order following alleged sexual assaults |
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| 2021-07-02 16:14:00 |
Markets |
Treasurys Retain Gains After Jobs Report |
Unemployment rate rises despite pickup in hiring |
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| 2021-07-02 15:33:00 |
World |
Biden Plans to Nominate Penn President Amy Gutmann to German Ambassador Post |
Mr. Biden worked with the nominee to establish a foreign-policy center after the Obama administration |
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| 2021-07-02 15:29:00 |
Logistics Report |
Your New Couch is Ready, but It Could Take Weeks to Arrive |
Logistics hurdles are delaying deliveries as furniture makers push to reduce backlogs |
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| 2021-07-02 15:05:00 |
Markets |
SEC, Justice Department Charge Hedge-Fund Trader |
Sean Wygovsky is accused of using information about customer orders for personal gains |
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| 2021-07-02 14:47:00 |
Opinion |
Larry Summers Responds on the ‘Tax Gap’ |
Merely returning audit rates to the levels they were at a decade ago would raise $200 billion in revenue. |
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| 2021-07-02 14:47:00 |
Business |
FTC, Broadcom Agree to Settlement Around Illegal Monopoly Charges |
Regulator alleges the company maintains its power in certain semiconductor markets by entering into anticompetitive agreements |
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| 2021-07-02 14:45:00 |
Opinion |
How Moderate Are New York City Democrats? |
Kathryn Garcia’s primary crime-control fixes are gun suppression, gun buybacks and zero tolerance for police behavior that is anything but perfect. |
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| 2021-07-02 14:21:00 |
Tech |
IBM Shuffles Executive Ranks With Departure of President |
Former Red Hat chief Jim Whitehurst is leaving IBM |
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| 2021-07-02 14:18:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Hustlers’ Who Started America |
Historian Walter McDougall admires the founders’ ideals—but with a wink rather than a woke scowl or a reverent gaze. |
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| 2021-07-02 14:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Local School Board Is Unaccountable, So I’m Running for a Seat |
Jefferson and Mason were banished in December from buildings that stayed shuttered until April. |
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| 2021-07-02 14:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Sophie Taeuber-Arp Was a Modernist Renaissance Woman |
From paintings to puppets to textiles, the 20th-century Swiss artist made work that challenged expectations. |
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| 2021-07-02 13:59:00 |
Politics |
Biden Urges Pentagon to Remove Sexual-Harassment, Assault Cases From Chain of Command |
Officials say the president will call on Congress to pass legislation making the changes |
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| 2021-07-02 13:50:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Term Paints Mixed Picture for Business |
Court struck blows against union access and certain consumer class-actions, but rejected business positions in product-liability and antitrust cases |
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| 2021-07-02 13:25:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Driving on the moon, America’s early divide, a tale of Crazy Horse from the author of ‘The Revenant,’ letters from Willie Nelson and more. |
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| 2021-07-02 12:42:00 |
Business |
The Rise and Fall of Teneo’s Declan Kelly |
Consultant befriended CEOs and promised help with crisis management—until his own crisis prompted him to resign |
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| 2021-07-02 12:42:00 |
Markets |
The Job Market’s Seasonal Affective Disorder |
Pandemic threw typical hiring patterns out of whack, making it harder to get a read on market’s strength |
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| 2021-07-02 12:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
All-Star Pitcher CC Sabathia Reckons With the Toll of Alcoholism |
In a candid new memoir, the Yankees great reveals how he learned ‘to ask for help’ with a devastating addiction. |
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| 2021-07-02 12:13:00 |
Deals |
CD&R to Acquire and Merge Label Makers Fort Dearborn, Multi-Color |
Deal values combined company at around $6 billion including debt |
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| 2021-07-02 12:12:00 |
Politics |
Ex-Trump Adviser Jason Miller Says New Social App Gettr Is Backed by Foundation Tied to Guo Wengui |
Political operative says his free-speech-focused platform has secured financial support from entity close to fugitive Chinese businessman |
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| 2021-07-02 12:11:00 |
Autos Industry |
Justice Department Is Probing Lordstown Motors |
Inquiry into electric-truck startup is being handled by U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan |
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| 2021-07-02 11:12:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Bulls Under Pressure After Cryptocurrency Selloff |
The digital asset fell 41% in the second quarter, the worst selloff since 2018 |
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| 2021-07-02 11:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
How the NFL, ‘Miami Vice,’ Tracy Chapman and Arby’s Made Me an American |
For a child of 1980s Britain, pop culture from the U.S. held the promise of a bigger and bolder future. |
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| 2021-07-02 11:00:00 |
Markets |
When a 59% Annual Return Just Isn’t Enough |
Investors appear to be growing more and more optimistic about how their portfolios will perform in the years to come. Disappointment is bound to follow. |
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| 2021-07-02 10:56:00 |
World |
Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Teeters Amid Protests Against King’s Lavish Lifestyle |
Opulent reign of Eswatini’s King Mswati III has long stirred anger in a country wracked by poverty, HIV/AIDS |
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| 2021-07-02 10:53:00 |
Books |
‘Across the Airless Wilds’ Review: The Ultimate Road Trip |
One tip for driving on the moon: Objects may be closer than they appear. |
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| 2021-07-02 10:51:00 |
Books |
‘Fears of a Setting Sun’ Review: Factions at America’s Founding |
George Washington believed that if political parties took over government, they would split the nation. |
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| 2021-07-02 10:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Angkor Wat Was Overtouristed. Today It’s Nearly Empty. What Now? |
With Cambodia’s borders still closed, one of the world’s most famous landmarks is a ghost town while the tourist hub of Siem Reap has reverted back into a sleepy country village. A travel writer reflects on a possible silver lining to the visitor ban. |
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| 2021-07-02 10:30:00 |
Business |
Tesla Vehicle Deliveries Rise Though Bitcoin Bet May Dent Earnings |
Silicon Valley electric-vehicle maker handed over 201,250 vehicles to customers in the second quarter, more than double than during the year-ago period |
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| 2021-07-02 10:18:00 |
Arts |
Podcasts and Audiobooks for Your Summer Road Trip |
From Jamie Lee Curtis’s family-friendly ‘Letters from Camp’ to a podcast for war buffs called ‘The Line,’ here are several titles to listen to this weekend |
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| 2021-07-02 10:08:00 |
Books |
‘The Man Who Hated Women’ Review: Reign of the Censor |
From lottery tickets to medical books, the Society for the Suppression of Vice saw immorality everywhere. |
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| 2021-07-02 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Older Americans Stockpiled a Record $35 Trillion. The Time Has Come to Give It Away. |
Transfers to heirs and others are unleashing a torrent of economic activity, including buying homes, starting businesses and giving to charity |
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| 2021-07-02 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Is Handing Andy Jassy a Unique Set of Challenges |
The company’s founder is departing with the business in fantastic shape, but Amazon’s sheer size has put a target on its back |
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| 2021-07-02 09:58:00 |
Books |
Fiction: ‘Ridgeline’ Review |
Michael Punke’s imagined Crazy Horse is not the superhuman hero of myth, but a canny nuts-and-bolts strategist. |
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| 2021-07-02 09:50:00 |
Books |
‘Willie Nelson’s Letters to America’ Review: Notes From a Red-Headed Pen Pal |
The songwriter, now 88, writes to God, to country, to friends, to marijuana and to a certain virus. |
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| 2021-07-02 09:47:00 |
Books |
‘Love and Sex in the Time of Plague’ Review: Bawdy Tales, Hidden Wisdom |
Telling stories as a distraction from the Black Death, Boccaccio’s characters relate a resourceful new approach to life. |
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| 2021-07-02 09:41:00 |
Books |
‘An Especially Good View’ Review: The Publisher as Storyteller |
A bookman-journalist’s journey, from covering Vietnam to midwifing ‘The Art of the Deal’ and ‘Dreams From My Father.’ |
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| 2021-07-02 09:40:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘Not Little’ Review |
A tale of small stature and big personality. |
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| 2021-07-02 09:35:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on the American Revolution |
Selected by John Ferling, the author, most recently, of ‘Winning Independence: The Decisive Years of the Revolutionary War, 1778-1781.’ |
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| 2021-07-02 09:31:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Fearless World Traveler: Adventures of Marianne North, Botanical Artist’ by Laurie Lawlor, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander |
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| 2021-07-02 09:30:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Unforgotten: The Wild Life of Dian Fossey’ by Anita Silvey |
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| 2021-07-02 09:30:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Not Little’ by Maya Myers, illustrated by Hyewon Yum |
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| 2021-07-02 09:29:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Toys: 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads’ by Jim Heimann & Steven Heller |
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| 2021-07-02 09:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
Team USA Sprint Sensation Sha’Carri Richardson Fails Drug Test and May Miss Olympics |
Richardson, the best U.S. hope for a gold medal in the 100 meters in Tokyo, tested positive for chemical in marijuana |
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| 2021-07-02 08:42:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in May as Economic Rebound Fueled Demand for Imports |
Gains in imports were fueled by purchases of industrial supplies such as crude oil, lumber, food and beverages |
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| 2021-07-02 08:00:00 |
World |
Some Vaccinated People Are Dying of Covid-19. Here’s Why Scientists Aren’t Surprised. |
Vaccines aren’t 100% effective, so some people will be vulnerable to the virus even after receiving two shots |
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| 2021-07-02 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Plans Border Overhaul, Starting With Lifting Covid-19 Order |
The administration is juggling demands from progressive advocates to end pandemic policy alongside concerns over another migrant surge |
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| 2021-07-02 07:40:00 |
Markets |
Budweiser’s New Boss Gets an Improving but Volatile Brew |
While sales growth at Anheuser-Busch InBev is getting better, higher costs and exchange rates are still risks for the debt-laden beer giant |
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| 2021-07-02 07:17:00 |
Markets |
Justice Department Case Scrambles Big Bets on $33 Billion Aon-Willis Towers Deal |
Investors are increasingly skeptical that the merger of insurance brokerage giants will go through, judging by the companies’ share prices |
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| 2021-07-02 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Uber, Lyft Sweeten Job Perks Amid Driver Shortage, Lofty Fares |
Pressure builds at companies to make gig work more attractive; ‘it is absolutely a reckoning’ |
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| 2021-07-02 06:46:00 |
World |
Australia Plots Covid-19 Exit Strategy |
Trying out shorter quarantine periods for some vaccinated travelers, gradual return of foreign students are part of a four-stage plan |
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| 2021-07-02 06:42:00 |
Tech |
Are Kids’ Subscription Boxes Better than Toy Stores? |
Regular deliveries of expertly-curated playthings claim to ease a harried parents to-do list. But are they worth the cost? A mom of a toddler consults the pros. |
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| 2021-07-02 06:38:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Noblest, Happiest Page in Mankind’s History’ |
When America began. |
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| 2021-07-02 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Lotteries Have Regional Variants, Too |
Cash prizes have been effective at luring vaccine-shy people in rich countries, but prizes’ buying power differs |
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| 2021-07-02 06:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
An All-American Road Through Ohio: Amish Auctions, Fried Chicken and Rock & Roll |
A three-day trip through the Buckeye State offers river views, buzzy cities and an unexpected variety of roadside attractions |
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| 2021-07-02 06:25:00 |
World |
U.S. Shuts Down Bagram Air Base as Afghanistan Pullout Speeds Up |
Leaving the installation removes most of the remaining U.S. capability to provide air support from inside the country |
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| 2021-07-02 06:05:00 |
Markets |
Ireland Could Derail Global Tax Reform |
Agreement to overhaul corporate tax is an achievement, but significant hurdles remain |
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| 2021-07-02 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Digital Ad Opportunities and Capital Spur Investor Interest in Ad Tech |
The industry, once shunned by investors, has regained its mojo, fueled in part by a rise in digital ad spending |
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| 2021-07-02 05:35:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Jobs Report |
Chinese stocks slide after Communist Party anniversary |
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| 2021-07-02 05:33:00 |
Markets |
A Wave of Earnings Restatements Slams a Hot Market |
Accounting guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission has led to a big slowdown in SPACs |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
Americans Face Higher Gas Prices Heading Into July 4th Weekend |
Amount charged at pump isn’t expected to deter pent-up desires to go on road trips this summer as Covid-19 eases |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
What Peter Thiel’s Roth IRA Means for Yours |
The new focus on retirement-account limits raises questions about saving strategies for everyone, not just the superrich |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
Amazon Primed Andy Jassy to Be CEO. Can He Keep What Jeff Bezos Built? |
Andy Jassy is about to take over an e-commerce colossus that employs 1.3 million people. His first challenge is an antitrust campaign that threatens the empire he will oversee. |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Shopping for High-End Brands Is Harder Than It Looks—Even if You’re a Luxury Giant |
Investors hope the pandemic will prompt some owners of independent luxury brands to sell up. But persuading founding families to give up control has always been tricky. |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
The U.S. Prepares for a Blockbuster July Fourth |
The public is racing to get back to pre-Covid-19 life faster than tourist destinations can meet the rapid swell in demand |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
World |
China, India Move Tens of Thousands of Troops to the Border in Largest Buildup in Decades |
Both countries have built new infrastructure to support larger deployments and positioned advanced military equipment in the region |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fireworks Demand Shoots Up as Supply Fizzles Ahead of July 4th |
Supply is expected to be down about 30% nationwide this year due to manufacturing delays and shipping bottlenecks |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Politics |
More Republican Women Plan Runs for House, Building on Party’s 2020 Wins |
Number of GOP women in House grew to record 31 this year |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Job Growth Likely Accelerated in June, Economists Say |
Some industries continue to struggle to find workers at prevailing wages |
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| 2021-07-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
What Post-CEO Life Looks Like if You’re Jeff Bezos |
For the first time in 27 years, he won’t be running Amazon day to day. He plans a flight to space and a fight against climate change. |
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| 2021-07-02 05:22:00 |
Markets |
PUBG Maker Krafton Shoots, Misses $5 Billion Mark |
One hit game has put the company on the map—now it needs to prove it can replicate that success |
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| 2021-07-01 23:55:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Orders Halt to Federal Executions |
Attorney general places moratorium on capital punishment until department reviews death-penalty policies |
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| 2021-07-01 23:36:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson Plans Virgin Galactic Space Trip Before Jeff Bezos |
Launch is scheduled for July 11, nine days before that carrying Amazon’s outgoing chief executive |
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| 2021-07-01 23:13:00 |
Business |
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Shows Promising Preliminary Signs of Protecting Against Delta Variant |
Vaccine triggered strong immune response in blood samples from eight vaccinated people |
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| 2021-07-01 21:36:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Strike Bankruptcy Deal With Major Abuse-Victims Groups |
Survivors accept offer of up to $850 million plus the rights to pursue insurance claims |
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| 2021-07-01 20:26:00 |
Markets |
EQT and Goldman Near Deal to Buy Parexel |
Deal would have nearly $9 billion price tag, including debt |
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| 2021-07-01 19:20:00 |
U.S. |
After Bill Cosby’s Release From Prison, Questions About What’s Next |
A day after a court overturned his sexual-assault conviction, the entertainer is home and #MeToo victim’s rights activists are outraged |
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| 2021-07-01 19:13:00 |
U.S. |
The Trump Organization Prosecution: What Is in the Charges? |
The indictment of former President Donald Trump’s company alleges its executives illegally avoided taxes |
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| 2021-07-01 19:10:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Spreads the Wealth and Takes a Risk |
The retail broker can live up to its ethos of democratizing finance by selling its customers its IPO, but the move is a gamble if the shares perform poorly or if it faces technical snafus |
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| 2021-07-01 18:37:00 |
U.S. |
California Recall Election for Gov. Gavin Newsom Set for September |
Democrats recently passed law to allow earlier date, as polls show governor enjoys majority support |
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| 2021-07-01 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Bishops, Biden and Communion |
It’s the secular left, not the church, that is using the sacrament as a political weapon. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Supreme Court Bolsters Voting Rights |
A 6-3 majority saves judges from becoming election commissions. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
How Two Great Friends Overcame Politics |
Adams and Jefferson met in 1775 and came apart in 1789. A forgotten man brought them together. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Growing Cultural Blacklist |
The state expands its Texas sanctions to Florida and others. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Donor Privacy and the First Amendment |
The Justices strike down a broad demand for nonprofit donor lists. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Cosby Court Show |
An unpopular but tough ruling for the rights of the accused. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Start Spreading the News—Ranked-Choice Voting Is a Mess |
New Yorkers won’t know for weeks who won the June 22 Democratic primary for mayor. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Ban Critical Race Instruction |
Patriotism requires that we face up to our past, including slavery and racism. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:17:00 |
Books |
‘Highly Irregular’ Review: An Eloquent Confusion |
In spelling, pronunciation, syntax and idioms, the English language can be perplexingly strange—or charmingly eccentric. |
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| 2021-07-01 18:07:00 |
Economy |
Transcript: WSJ Interview With Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker |
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| 2021-07-01 17:41:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Consoles Family Members in Florida Condo Disaster |
President receives briefing from search-and-rescue officials and speaks of importance of cooperation between federal and local officials |
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| 2021-07-01 17:29:00 |
Politics |
Patients to Be Protected From Surprise Billing Under New Rule |
Biden administration issued a rule that applies to patients who receive medical care out of network |
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| 2021-07-01 17:24:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Robinhood’s Finra Settlement Highlights Growing Pains of Fintech Firms |
The fast-growing online brokerage company, which officially filed for an IPO, has beefed up its legal and compliance teams |
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| 2021-07-01 17:22:00 |
Music Review |
‘Columbia Legacy’ Review: Conducting History |
A Sony Classical collection of 120 CDs explores the influential early sound of Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, from the 1930s through the ‘50s. |
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| 2021-07-01 17:21:00 |
Business |
Verizon Offers Low-Cost Service Commitment to Seal TracFone Deal |
Nation’s largest wireless carrier told FCC it would keep backing subsidized Lifeline service for three years |
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| 2021-07-01 17:14:00 |
Business |
MGM Resorts Agrees to Sell Las Vegas CityCenter for $3.9 Billion |
Casino operator continues to raise cash from unloading the real estate tied to its Strip properties |
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| 2021-07-01 17:07:00 |
Business |
Pinterest Bans Weight-Loss Ads |
Image-sharing platform bars language and imagery that idealizes or denigrates certain body types |
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| 2021-07-01 17:01:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Election Rules |
Justices, in 6-3 vote, overturn appeals-court decision that Arizona’s rules discriminated against minority voters, leaving states more room to tighten voting laws |
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| 2021-07-01 17:00:00 |
Business |
‘Friday’ Franchise Frozen as Ice Cube and Warner Bros. Fight Over New Movie |
Top box office star wants rights to ‘Friday’ franchise from Warner Bros. and is accusing the studio of excessive delays and poor treatment. Warner says the problem is Ice Cube. |
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| 2021-07-01 16:51:00 |
Markets |
Krispy Kreme Shares Rise in Return to Public Markets |
Doughnut-maker earlier went public in 2000 but later went private after it was bought by JAB Holding Co. |
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| 2021-07-01 16:47:00 |
Film Review |
‘No Sudden Move’ Review: A Noir With Heart and Smarts |
Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, streaming on HBO Max and starring Don Cheadle and Brendan Fraser, is a crime thriller that twists and turns through a rapidly changing midcentury Detroit. |
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| 2021-07-01 16:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
NFL Levies $10 Million Fine, Biggest in League History, Against Washington Football Team for Workplace Culture |
The punishment comes after an investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct inside the team. Tanya Snyder, the co-CEO and wife of owner Dan Snyder, will take over day-to-day operations for the next several months. |
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| 2021-07-01 16:40:00 |
Television Review |
‘Roswell: The Final Verdict’ Review: Aliens vs. Artificial Intelligence |
The famous 1947 UFO incident gets re-examined with new technology in this Discovery+ series. |
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| 2021-07-01 16:40:00 |
U.S. |
Britney Spears’ Legal Battle: What Is a Conservatorship and What Does It Mean for Your Finances? |
The fight unfolding between Ms. Spears and her father has highlighted a little-known court proceeding |
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| 2021-07-01 16:38:00 |
Opinion |
‘Ride Share’ and ‘The Girl Next Door’ Reviews: Pandemic as Plot |
These two productions—one a hybrid play from the Writers Theater in Glencoe, Illinois and the other a virtual staging at the Stephen Joseph Theater in Scarborough, England—turn the tedium of Covid-19 into something worth watching |
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| 2021-07-01 16:31:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Withdraws From Realtor Antitrust Settlement |
The move marks a change in position by the Biden administration after Trump-era antitrust enforcers reached the agreement |
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| 2021-07-01 16:27:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
FTC Vote Could Pave Way for New Privacy Rules |
Streamlined process for regulations seen as key in lieu of federal privacy law |
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| 2021-07-01 16:27:00 |
Film Review |
‘Summer of Soul’ Review: Grooving and Healing |
In his directorial debut, Questlove celebrates Black artistry in a documentary filled with long-overlooked footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featuring such stars as Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Mavis Staples. |
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| 2021-07-01 16:25:00 |
Television Review |
‘The One and Only Dick Gregory’ Review: His Commitment Was No Joke |
Weaving together archival footage with commentary from stars such as Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle, this documentary traces the comedian-activist’s lasting influence on Black America and beyond. |
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| 2021-07-01 16:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Power of the ‘IKEA Effect’ |
A behavioral economist answers questions on our attachment to things we build ourselves, how corruption spreads, and qualms about returning to the office |
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| 2021-07-01 15:58:00 |
Politics |
FTC Vote to Broaden Agency’s Mandate Seen as Targeting Tech Industry |
Party line vote broadens mandate to pursue cases beyond standard of whether practices cause harm to consumers |
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| 2021-07-01 15:53:00 |
Finance |
Wells Fargo Acted Like a ‘Mafia’ to Suppress Internal Critics, Former Executive Said |
Alicia Reyes, who led the bank’s European investment bank, said the lender swept regulatory problems under the carpet, according to evidence in a U.K. court |
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| 2021-07-01 15:48:00 |
Economy |
CBO Sees Stronger Growth in 2021, After Covid-19 Relief Package |
Deficits and debt expected to be lower after 2021 than forecast in February; inflation seen accelerating by 2.8% in the fourth quarter |
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| 2021-07-01 15:33:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hertz Faces Volatile Trading, Bondholder Lawsuit After Leaving Bankruptcy |
The rental-car company’s seesaw as bondholders allege they were shortchanged by $272 million |
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| 2021-07-01 15:32:00 |
Business |
Big Tech Says Global Tax Deal Is a Win |
With taxation overhaul plan, other sectors such as financial and extractive industries are less likely to feel a difference |
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| 2021-07-01 15:15:00 |
U.S. |
At the Heart of Trump Organization Charges: CFO Allen Weisselberg’s Lifestyle |
Confidant of former President Donald Trump was arraigned on charges of fraud and grand larceny over allegations of receiving tax-free fringe benefits at the company |
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| 2021-07-01 15:07:00 |
Books |
‘Upper Bohemia’ Review: Living With Abandon |
The author’s parents were devoted to a life of personal liberty and artistic pursuits. Child care was not a priority. |
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| 2021-07-01 15:03:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood IPO Filing Shows Power of the Meme-Stock Boom |
Trading app, which plans to list on Nasdaq, generated $522 million of revenue in first quarter, more than quadruple its level from a year earlier |
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| 2021-07-01 14:58:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended June 26 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-07-01 14:55:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Embraces Longer Videos, Giving Creators More Time to Make Money |
Three-minute format marks new twist for company known for its short-form clips |
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| 2021-07-01 14:50:00 |
World |
U.S. Wins International Backing for Global Minimum Tax |
Officials from 130 countries agree to broad outlines of wider overhaul of rules for taxing international companies |
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| 2021-07-01 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
A Cautiously Conservative Supreme Court |
Ideological lines turn out to be more fluid than partisans had imagined when Barrett was named. |
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| 2021-07-01 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing’s Century of Dodging Danger Is No Guarantee of Stability |
The Chinese Communist Party isn’t at imminent risk of collapse, but challenges are mounting. |
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| 2021-07-01 14:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1: A Noisy Throwback Machine |
Stitched together from other specialty Mustang parts, the Mach 1 boasts a 5.0-liter V8 loud enough to turn heads—and an appeal powered by nostalgia. |
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| 2021-07-01 14:00:00 |
Central Banks |
Fed’s Harker Supports Start of Bond Buying Pullback Later This Year |
‘I am in the camp of starting the tapering process,’ Philadelphia Fed president says |
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| 2021-07-01 13:53:00 |
Experience Report |
Evian Thinks Outside the Bottle, Putting Water in Thin-Skinned ‘Bubbles’ for Home Use |
Brand says water-dispensing system, available in France and the U.K., uses less plastic than bottles—and looks cool doing it |
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| 2021-07-01 13:41:00 |
World |
Israel’s Coalition Government Agrees to Temporarily Evacuate Divisive West Bank Settlement |
Under deal, Jewish settlers will leave the site by Friday afternoon; government has promised to legalize settlement if the land is found not to belong to Palestinians |
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| 2021-07-01 13:29:00 |
CIO Journal |
Companies Adjust Predictive Models in Wake of Covid |
FedEx and other firms are leaning more heavily on real-time live data to gauge demand |
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| 2021-07-01 13:23:00 |
Life & Arts |
Nantucket Red Pants: Are They Ever a Good Idea? |
Fans say the salmon-hued trousers—a preppy East Coast mainstay since the 1960s—are classic and, if worn properly, even cool. Critics think they’re obnoxious and old-fashioned. We argue both sides. |
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| 2021-07-01 13:21:00 |
Politics |
House Speaker Pelosi Names Liz Cheney to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Committee |
Most Republicans have opposed the panel, calling it a partisan exercise |
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| 2021-07-01 13:18:00 |
Markets |
Manufacturers’ Good Problems |
For all the headaches factories are having, this is actually a good time for them |
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| 2021-07-01 12:15:00 |
Opinion |
Working People Getting Raises... |
...thanks to the large number of non-working people. |
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| 2021-07-01 12:10:00 |
Opinion |
Weighing Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Kids |
The U.S. has a robust and transparent vaccine-safety monitoring system. |
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| 2021-07-01 11:59:00 |
Tech |
5 Reasons to Pitch a Pop-Up Tent This Summer |
Instant shelters might seem too good to be true. Here, we break down why they’re actually as convenient as they seem. |
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| 2021-07-01 11:43:00 |
Markets |
Walgreens Is Healthier Than Wall Street Thinks |
Uncertain Covid-19 vaccination rates have investors nervous, but the pharmacy giant’s results suggest they are too pessimistic |
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| 2021-07-01 11:39:00 |
Opinion |
Financial Disclosures Won’t Save the Climate |
Most will probably be ignored by the average investor. |
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| 2021-07-01 11:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Naval Arms Race Hasn’t Gone the Way of the Dodo |
Relearn the lessons of the Cold War and apply them to the rise of China. |
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| 2021-07-01 11:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Fried-Chicken Pro Move: Bake It |
July 4th feasts call for fried chicken. This recipe produces Korean-style wings so shatteringly crisp, you’d swear they came straight from a fryer. Yet the cleanup is so much kinder. |
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| 2021-07-01 11:01:00 |
Real Estate |
TikTokers Filmed Inside a $5.299 Million California Listing. It Found a Buyer in Two Weeks. |
Real-estate agent Rochelle Atlas Maize hatched a plan to market a Santa Monica home with a two-story waterslide and a video production area using the short-video app |
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| 2021-07-01 10:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
When the U.S. Gave Up Gold |
Fifty years ago, President Nixon turned the dollar into a fiat currency, overturning the basic monetary arrangements of the postwar era |
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| 2021-07-01 10:10:00 |
Business |
ViacomCBS Names CEOs for Nickelodeon, MTV Groups Amid Streaming Push |
Appointments come as media company seeks to expand its flagship service, Paramount+, around the world |
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| 2021-07-01 09:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Grilled Summer Vegetables With Roasted Grapes and Burrata |
A version of a mezze platter simple enough to put together any night of the week, satisfying enough to serve as the main event |
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| 2021-07-01 09:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Easy Entertaining Recipe: Grill Vegetables Extravagantly |
Creamy burrata cheese and butter-roasted grapes make this platter of grilled summer vegetables a dinner party dazzler. But it’s simple enough to serve any night of the week. |
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| 2021-07-01 09:27:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg Surrenders to Authorities |
Former President Donald Trump’s company and top accountant are set to face tax-related charges in New York |
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| 2021-07-01 09:22:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Passport System Gets First Test in Europe |
EU’s digital health certificate comes as airlines hope for summer travel recovery |
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| 2021-07-01 09:20:00 |
Markets |
Krispy Kreme, Micron Technology, CureVac: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures signaled muted moves for major indexes at the start of the second half of the year |
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| 2021-07-01 09:16:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Wrestle Over Cost, Breadth of Antipoverty Plan |
Lawmakers hope to pass the package with no GOP votes, in parallel with infrastructure bill |
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| 2021-07-01 09:02:00 |
World |
Turkey Offers Covid-19 Booster Shot After Early Use of Chinese Vaccine |
Third dose can come from vaccines produced by either Chinese company Sinovac or Pfizer and BioNTech |
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| 2021-07-01 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
It’s Payday for College Athletes as New Compensation Laws Take Effect |
State laws in Florida and other states have taken effect allowing college athletes like gymnast Leah Clapper to make money from their name, image and likeness. |
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| 2021-07-01 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Chuck Grassley Performs Push-Ups as His Re-Election Vitality Is Debated |
Iowa’s 87-year-old Republican lawmaker has been in the Senate for more than four decades |
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| 2021-07-01 08:55:00 |
Markets |
ECB Signals Green Light on Bank Dividends |
European bank supervisors are following in the footsteps of the Federal Reserve, which lifted bans on bank dividends and buybacks imposed during the pandemic |
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| 2021-07-01 08:14:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Surge as OPEC Weighs Rising Demand in Rich Countries |
Cartel and its Russia-led allies meet Thursday to decide whether to add to oil supplies amid accelerating reopenings |
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| 2021-07-01 08:01:00 |
Business |
Walgreens Sales Rise as Vaccinations Improve Prescriptions Business |
Drugstore chain has administered more than 25 million Covid-19 shots |
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| 2021-07-01 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Zebra Technologies to Buy Fetch Robotics in Warehouse Automation Tie-Up |
Companies aim to pull together logistics technology ‘from the hand scanner to the robot’ |
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| 2021-07-01 07:37:00 |
Markets |
Republicans Ask Federal Retirement Plan for Details on BlackRock, State Street’s Votes |
Letter from senators shows heightened scrutiny on how large money managers are exerting their influence over companies on behalf of investors |
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| 2021-07-01 07:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
New Head of Global Accounting Rule-Maker Expected to Zero In on Technical Details |
Andreas Barckow on Thursday succeeded Hans Hoogervorst as chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board |
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| 2021-07-01 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Lust Is a Better Buy Than Wanderlust |
Investors playing reopening trades may be looking for love in all the wrong places |
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| 2021-07-01 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
General Atlantic Collects $3 Billion to Extend Ownership of Four Portfolio Companies |
The global growth investor is using an increasingly popular investment structure called a continuation fund to give it more money and time to develop the companies |
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| 2021-07-01 07:00:00 |
World |
From Pandemic to Endemic, Singapore Creates Model for Living With Covid-19 |
As vaccinations rise, the city-state plans to move to a new stage in which the virus ceases to paralyze daily life |
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| 2021-07-01 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Drought’s Toll on U.S. Agriculture Points to Even-Higher Food Prices |
Depleted snowmelt and dry weather darken outlook for crops and threaten to extend a run-up in beef, pork and milk costs |
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| 2021-07-01 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do You Need to Wear a Mask Again? |
The rise of the Covid-19 Delta variant is raising new questions about mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people. Here’s what doctors say you need to know. |
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| 2021-07-01 06:56:00 |
Business |
H&M Pays Price of Upsetting Beijing as China Sales Drop |
Retailer faced internet boycott after raising concerns over allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang |
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| 2021-07-01 06:52:00 |
Business |
Activist Investor Elliott Pushes Shake-Up at GlaxoSmithKline |
Hedge fund calls on drug giant to replace directors and review the future role of its CEO to improve performance |
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| 2021-07-01 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Air Taxis Could Be Coming, but Not in the Way You Might Think |
Many startups trying to develop air taxis are focused on urban areas, but the technology could be a much better fit for short flights between cities |
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| 2021-07-01 06:16:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Tepid Start to Third Quarter |
Investors await data on jobless claims and manufacturing activity to gauge pace of recovery |
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| 2021-07-01 06:00:00 |
Deals |
Apollo to Take Stake in Fintech Investor Motive Partners |
The move is aimed at beefing up the private-equity giant’s technology |
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| 2021-07-01 05:32:00 |
World |
Delta Variant’s Spread Hobbles Global Efforts to Lift Covid-19 Restrictions |
Vaccines that reduce hospitalizations and deaths are tempering economic concerns—but not in poorer, less-inoculated countries |
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| 2021-07-01 05:30:00 |
Business |
Car Market Is Expected to Cool Amid Dearth of Vehicles on Lots |
Auto makers are likely to report a slowing U.S. sales pace for recent months, as dealers have ready buyers but a lack of inventory |
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| 2021-07-01 05:30:00 |
Business |
For Many Jobs, Signing Bonuses of $1,000—and Up—Are the New Norm |
As companies grow more desperate to fill open roles, jobs for truck drivers, warehouse workers and hotel cleaners now come with perks |
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| 2021-07-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Propane Prices Are Cooking, Signaling Higher Winter Heating Bills for Many |
Overseas demand has depleted domestic stockpiles, leading to potential cold-weather price surges for U.S. households |
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| 2021-07-01 05:30:00 |
IPOs |
Robinhood Wants You to Buy Robinhood Stock on Robinhood |
The trading app is allocating up to 35% of its IPO shares to individual investors, part of a strategy to bring IPO investing to the masses |
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| 2021-07-01 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Jobless Claims Projected to Resume Decline |
Worker filings for benefits, down by more than 40% since early April, remain well above pre-pandemic levels |
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| 2021-07-01 05:00:00 |
Markets |
Private-Equity Firms Put Retirees’ Annuities in Higher Risks but Also More Cash |
New report sheds light on how private-equity-backed insurers differ from traditional ones |
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| 2021-07-01 03:01:00 |
World |
Xi Jinping Warns China Won’t Be Bullied as Communist Party Marks 100 Years |
Celebrations help leader showcase achievements as he confronts a sluggish domestic economy and frosty ties with the U.S. and other Western powers |
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| 2021-07-01 02:45:00 |
CMO Today |
Kantar Hires Chris Jansen as Its New CEO |
Bain Capital bought 60% of the market research firm in 2019, citing opportunities to expand its capabilities |
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| 2021-06-30 23:15:00 |
U.S. |
Judge Blocks Florida Law Barring Twitter, Facebook Bans of Candidates |
Restrictions on social-media companies seen as likely violating First Amendment and conflicting with federal law |
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| 2021-06-30 23:08:00 |
Business |
Former Fox News Anchor Ed Henry Sues Channel’s CEO Over Misconduct Allegations |
Company fired co-anchor of ‘America’s Newsroom’ morning show last year after investigating sexual misconduct complaint against him |
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| 2021-06-30 20:57:00 |
Business |
Exxon Disavows Remarks After Video Shows Lobbyists Dismissing Company’s Climate Stance |
CExxon Disavows didn’t reflect the company’s positions, after they said Exxon only supports a carbon tax because it is unlikely to pass |
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| 2021-06-30 20:47:00 |
CFO Journal |
Boeing’s New CFO Faces Tough Decisions on How to Reduce Debt |
The company on Wednesday hired Brian West, a former GE manager, to lead its finances |
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| 2021-06-30 20:26:00 |
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Japan Manufacturing Sentiment Rose to Highest Level in 2.5 Years in 2nd Quarter |
The main index measuring large manufacturers’ sentiment was plus 14 in June, compared with plus five in March |
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| 2021-06-30 19:48:00 |
Business |
CureVac Covid-19 Vaccine Is 48% Effective in Pivotal Study |
Shares in the German drugmaker dropped nearly 9% after it released the disappointing results |
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| 2021-06-30 19:16:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Lawmakers Approve $98.7 Billion Budget |
Funding for the coming fiscal year relies heavily on federal stimulus money |
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| 2021-06-30 18:56:00 |
Business |
Boeing Names GE Veteran Brian West as CFO |
He will succeed Greg Smith, who is set to retire in July. The plane maker also named a former airline pilot to its board. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:41:00 |
Business |
Internet’s Original Source Code Sold as NFT for $5.4 Million |
World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee sells the digital artwork called ‘This Changed Everything’ in a Sotheby’s auction |
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| 2021-06-30 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
What Would We Do Without Experts? |
Fauci, the Wuhan lab and 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
NCAA Will Let Athletes Earn Money. A Player Who Pushed for Change Is Ready to Celebrate. |
NCAA leaders passed an interim measure Wednesday suspending longtime rules against players profiting from name, image or likeness. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
New York’s Ranked-Choice Fiasco |
Progressives who lecture other states can’t even keep track of the votes. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Donald H. Rumsfeld |
The conservative Midwesterner served four Presidents, two as secretary of Defense. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
100 Years of Chinese Communism |
The Party’s reliance on fervent nationalism is a danger to global freedom and democracy. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Didn’t States Say They Were Broke? |
New Jersey has so much revenue it’s sending checks to buy votes. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
The NIH’s Diversity Obsession Subverts Science |
A project to understand the brain becomes a futile effort to make up for educational disparities. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
The White House’s Week of Unforced Errors |
Biden’s media friends praised his 100 days, but suddenly he and his team seem inept. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
Canadians Follow U.S. Lead in Ripping Down Statues |
‘Anticolonialists’ also object to celebrations of our independence from the British Empire. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:03:00 |
Opinion |
Who Owns the Fourth of July? |
Revising patriotism, the woke left spent last year tearing down monuments to revered Americans. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:02:00 |
Books |
Book Review: ‘Till the End’ By C.C. Sabathia |
His drinking out of control, he walked into the manager’s office and asked to be taken off the active list. It was his most courageous pitch. |
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| 2021-06-30 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Pizarra |
‘I do not think white people should speak Spanish as it is cultural appropriation in my eyes.’ |
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| 2021-06-30 17:57:00 |
World |
U.S., Taiwan Revive Trade Talks, With Pledge to Combat Forced Labor |
China has condemned the talks, objecting to official interactions between the U.S. and Taiwan |
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| 2021-06-30 17:55:00 |
World |
Donald Rumsfeld, Architect of Invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, Dies at 88 |
Former defense secretary was picked to lead Pentagon in 1975 and again in 2001; his decisions in Iraq war have been faulted |
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| 2021-06-30 17:54:00 |
Art Review |
‘The Medici: Portraits and Politics, 1512-1570’ Review: Painting Power |
A spectacular exhibition at the Met chronicles the ties between art, politics and dynastic culture during a pivotal moment in Florentine history. |
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| 2021-06-30 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
What Is to Be Done About the Woke School? |
We have passed the point where we can expect the university to reform itself. |
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| 2021-06-30 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s SEC Shouldn’t Let Up on Proxy Firms |
ISS and other proxy advisers will be able to mislead their subscribers with impunity. |
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| 2021-06-30 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
Azerbaijan’s Behavior Should Trouble the U.S. |
Oil shouldn’t be a prerequisite for a seat at the U.S. diplomatic table. |
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| 2021-06-30 17:38:00 |
CFO Journal |
FASB Leans Toward Requiring Disclosure of Supply-Chain Financing |
The U.S. accounting standard-setter aims to issue a proposal for a new rule on companies’ programs by the end of the year |
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| 2021-06-30 17:32:00 |
U.S. |
Bill Cosby Released From Prison After Sexual-Assault Conviction Overturned |
Pennsylvania Supreme Court cites an earlier prosecutors’ decision not to bring charges against the entertainer |
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| 2021-06-30 17:21:00 |
Politics |
House Approves Creation of Select Committee to Probe Jan. 6 Attack |
Democrats support panel after bipartisan commission was blocked by Senate Republicans |
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| 2021-06-30 17:18:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hertz Leaves Bankruptcy, Taps Directors for New Board |
Directors will include at least two representatives each from investment firms Certares and Knighthead, which won a bidding war for the rental-car company |
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| 2021-06-30 17:05:00 |
Deals |
CD&R to Invest in Vera Whole Health, Valuing Firm at $400 Million |
Deal for majority stake in healthcare provider expected to be announced Thursday |
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| 2021-06-30 17:02:00 |
Markets |
Didi Stock Rises on First Day, Though Rally Fades Into the Close |
Shares of Chinese ride hailer opened 19% higher, but ended Wednesday up 1% |
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| 2021-06-30 17:01:00 |
Finance |
TPG Is Evaluating a Public Listing |
IPO or SPAC deal could value TPG at about $10 billion |
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| 2021-06-30 17:01:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Seeks Recusal of FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan in Antitrust Investigations of Company |
Online giant questions Khan’s ability to be impartial in light of her repeated criticisms of Amazon |
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| 2021-06-30 16:58:00 |
World |
Another Indigenous Group in Canada Finds Unmarked Graves Near a Former School |
Third discovery brings number of burial sites announced in past month to more than 1,000; national chief says more than 100 school sites need searching |
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| 2021-06-30 16:40:00 |
U.S. |
Allison Mack, ‘Smallville’ Star, Sentenced to Prison in Nxivm Case |
Actress had pleaded guilty to crimes committed while she was alleged to be high-ranking member of cult-like group |
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| 2021-06-30 16:28:00 |
Markets |
Stock Markets Cruise to Records in First Half, but Investors Grow Uneasy |
Dow ends June with year-to-date gains of 13% despite inflation, valuation risks |
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| 2021-06-30 15:56:00 |
Politics |
Passport Applicants Will Be Able to Choose Their Gender, State Department Says |
Americans will be able to have passports that match their gender identity without medical certification |
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| 2021-06-30 15:20:00 |
Business |
Ford to Idle or Curb Output at More Plants Because of Chip Shortage |
Move signals that shortfall will hamstring industry well beyond second quarter |
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| 2021-06-30 14:54:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: Six Movies and Series to Stream This Week |
Chris Pratt stars in Amazon’s ‘The Tomorrow War’; Steven Soderbergh’s star studded ‘No Sudden Move’ arrives on HBO Max and more picks to add to your queue. |
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| 2021-06-30 14:51:00 |
Markets |
Smaller Is Bigger for Payments Giants |
PayPal’s push for in-store sales is just one part of how payments players are tackling the post-pandemic digital-commerce shift |
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| 2021-06-30 14:47:00 |
U.S. |
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Raises More Than $1 Million at First Fundraiser Since Investigations |
More than 150 guests, including Democratic Party officials, labor leaders and real-estate developers, attended the $10,000-a-head event |
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| 2021-06-30 14:22:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Major Shareholder Qatar Investment Authority Trims Stake |
Move comes as bank is under pressure to revamp following scandals from the failures of Archegos and Greensill |
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| 2021-06-30 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
Congress Debates Infrastructure but Ignores the Interstates |
The 65-year-old highway system needs upgrades. The solution lies in tolls and private investment. |
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| 2021-06-30 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
Love, Duty and a Friend’s Death |
Before Amanda got sick, I thought of her and her husband, Byron, as opposites. |
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| 2021-06-30 14:04:00 |
World |
Russia’s Putin Challenges U.S. Leadership, Asserts Military Might |
Russian president seeks to portray the U.S. as a waning power during an annual event at which he answers questions from ordinary citizens |
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| 2021-06-30 13:57:00 |
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Fed’s Kaplan Says Time to Start Paring Bond Buying Aid Soon |
Dallas Fed president says better to taper sooner rather than later |
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| 2021-06-30 12:37:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Agrees to Pay $70 Million to Settle Regulatory Investigation |
Online brokerage faulted for missteps related to options trading and technology outages; company neither admits nor denies allegations |
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| 2021-06-30 12:24:00 |
Politics |
Millions Await Tax Refunds as IRS Struggles to Clear Backlog |
Unprocessed returns, long telephone wait times cause complications for taxpayers |
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| 2021-06-30 12:23:00 |
Books |
12 Books to Read: The Best Reviews of June |
‘Dangerous Ideas,’ ‘Dream Girl,’ ‘Helgoland’ and more of the books our reviewers highlighted this month. |
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| 2021-06-30 12:19:00 |
Markets |
Private Equity Gears Up for the Siege of Japan Inc. |
Private-equity firms are building up a large war chest to target Japanese companies. Toshiba could be on the menu soon. |
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| 2021-06-30 12:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Really Use a Travel Agent? |
Traveling this year requires a lot more legwork. Here are four reasons to enlist a pro and two reasons why you’re better off on your own. |
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| 2021-06-30 12:03:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Corruption, Cybercrime Top List of U.S. Anti-Money-Laundering Concerns |
Treasury releases first set of national priorities for tackling money laundering and terrorism financing |
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| 2021-06-30 10:00:00 |
World |
China Falls Behind U.S. in Global Image, Survey Data Shows |
Despite a positive appraisal of Beijing’s handling of the pandemic, people in most advanced economies hold overall negative views |
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| 2021-06-30 09:46:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg Expected to Be Charged Thursday |
The Manhattan district attorney’s first charges in three-year probe will focus on alleged tax-related crimes at former president’s company |
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| 2021-06-30 09:35:00 |
Markets |
Detroit’s Second-Quarter Sales Were Terrible, but Does It Matter? |
GM and Ford will post their worst market share numbers in decades as a result of the semiconductor shortage, according to a preliminary tally |
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| 2021-06-30 09:03:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
A Private Race Track for Those in a Hurry |
The Concours Club near Miami offers a drive-at-whim circuit and data-rich coaching to burnish the members’ motorsport mojo. Dan Neil tries to keep his car on the track. |
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| 2021-06-30 09:02:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Suffers Hong Kong IPO Setback From Staffing Gap |
Departure of designated principals prevents firm from sponsoring initial public offerings in city until roles are filled |
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| 2021-06-30 09:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
As Travel Complaints Soared, the DOT Stood By |
When airlines resisted issuing required refunds during the pandemic, the Transportation Department mainly issued nothing more than warnings—critics say its problems have continued with a new administration |
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| 2021-06-30 09:00:00 |
Shipping Matters |
Tight Capacity on Shipping Lines Brings Record Rates, Delays |
U.S. retailers are facing high prices and are scrambling for scarce space on vessels ahead of the holiday shopping season |
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| 2021-06-30 09:00:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Democracy Supporters Lead Last Resistance: Shop From Like-Minded Businesses |
Network of vendors and consumers aims to keep grass-roots movement alive a year after China’s national security law outlawed political dissent |
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| 2021-06-30 08:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Supreme Court Could Use Some Accountability |
Unlike the rest of government, the justices have no ethics body ensuring that their financial disclosure reports are complete and accurate. |
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| 2021-06-30 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Commercial Debt Backed by Lone Borrowers and Properties Rebounds |
Issuance of single-asset, single-borrower bonds is expected to double in 2021 as banks package new offerings |
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| 2021-06-30 08:00:00 |
World |
Why the Covid-19 Pandemic Weakened Far-Right Groups in Europe |
Antiestablishment politicians have failed to capitalize on mainstream parties’ coronavirus woes |
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| 2021-06-30 07:49:00 |
Business |
Au Bon Pain Bought by Restaurant Franchisee Ampex |
Franchisees flex their muscles as they emerge from the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-30 07:31:00 |
Tech |
Big-Tech Critics Regroup in Push to Reshape Facebook |
Decisions from federal judge and tense battles in Congress illustrate challenges ahead |
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| 2021-06-30 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
England Opens a Lane to the Euro 2020 Final |
The Three Lions tower over their half of the draw after a cathartic win over Germany. Italy, Belgium and Spain lurk on the other side of the bracket. |
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| 2021-06-30 07:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Sites Start to Shut Down |
Pharmacies scale back hours and space for shots as demand wanes, while mass-vaccination sites across U.S. close their doors |
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| 2021-06-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Jobs Are Hard to Fill, and Ideology Makes It Hard to Understand Why |
There are millions of U.S. vacancies as the pandemic eases, but the reasons are more complicated than what those with a partisan agenda on the left or right claim |
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| 2021-06-30 06:39:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Fifth Month of Gains for S&P 500 |
S&P 500 is poised to hover near its all-time closing high after technology stocks surged up in their best monthly performance since November |
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| 2021-06-30 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Short-Staffed Restaurants Prop Up Table Service With Technology |
Labor shortage encourages full-service chains to deploy serverless ordering and payment strategies that were pioneered in fast food |
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| 2021-06-30 06:00:00 |
Sustainable Business |
Boom Says Its Supersonic Jet Will Be Green Too. Not Everybody’s Convinced. |
The startup plans to use scarce zero-carbon fuel for its jet, which will use more fuel per passenger than regular planes |
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| 2021-06-30 06:00:00 |
Markets |
High-Frequency Trader Hudson River to Execute Retail Stock Trades |
Firm plans to enter the retail wholesaler business by early 2022, taking on Citadel Securities and Virtu Financial |
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| 2021-06-30 05:30:00 |
Business |
Your Next Round of Drinks Might Be More Expensive |
Booze makers are mostly absorbing the higher costs to make beer, wine and spirits instead of lifting prices—for now |
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| 2021-06-30 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Traveling for July 4th Weekend? Expect Crowds. Everywhere. |
Summer travel approaches pre-pandemic levels, as Americans hit the road or take to the skies |
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| 2021-06-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Signal Investors’ Waning Economic Exuberance |
Yield on 10-year note fell roughly a quarter-percentage point in second quarter as traders scaled back expectations for fiscal and monetary stimulus |
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| 2021-06-30 05:30:00 |
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White House Sees Electric Grid as Blueprint for Post-Colonial Pipeline Cyber Push |
Almost half of electric ‘priority entities’ have either installed or agreed to install sensors to detect intrusions, says Anne Neuberger, an administration cyber official |
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| 2021-06-30 03:26:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Warns of Grave Covid-19 Situation in North Korea |
Leader doesn’t specify what has gone wrong, but blames top officials for missteps |
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| 2021-06-30 02:13:00 |
World |
China’s Economy Flashes Hints of Weakness |
Expansion in the factory sector slowed in June, while the services sector softened as Covid-19 outbreaks dampened consumer sentiment |
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| 2021-06-29 23:15:00 |
Business |
Fox News Settles New York City Probe of Network’s Work Culture for $1 Million |
Agreement requires cable channel to waive forced employees’ arbitration for four years, among other provisions, following investigation of sexual-harassment claims made under Roger Ailes |
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| 2021-06-29 22:08:00 |
CIO Journal |
Tech Spending Expected to Rise as Pandemic Restrictions Ease, Economy Improves |
Forrester Research raises its 2021 forecast for IT spending growth from 6% to 7.4% |
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| 2021-06-29 19:32:00 |
CFO Journal |
Cloud-Services Firm Fastly Hires Google Executive as CFO |
The San Francisco-based company went public in 2019 but has not yet turned a profit |
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| 2021-06-29 19:19:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Declines to Lift National Eviction Moratorium |
High court rejects landlords' emergency request to suspend enforcement of moratorium imposed by CDC |
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| 2021-06-29 19:03:00 |
Politics |
Biden Weighs New Executive Order Restraining Big Business |
The action under consideration would go beyond traditional antitrust enforcement and would likely face legal challenges |
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| 2021-06-29 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Debating Vaccine Mandates on Campus |
Students weigh the pros and cons of their colleges’ vaccine rules. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The New Racial Discrimination |
The Biden Administration’s ‘equity’ policies are losing in court. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Taliban’s March to Kabul |
Security in Afghanistan is deteriorating faster than the U.S. admits. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
This Surprising Supreme Court |
A ruling on a pipeline shows the diversity of constitutional views. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi’s Jan. 6 Commission |
Half the country won’t believe its findings no matter who’s on it. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
I Translated Articles for Apple Daily. Can I Go Home to Hong Kong? |
The paper is shuttered, and several colleagues are in jail under Beijing’s National Security Law. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
An Advocacy Group Spins Diversity as Evidence of ‘Segregation’ |
The press eats up a misleading study issued by the Othering and Belonging Institute. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:13:00 |
Books |
‘Ding Dong! Avon Calling!’ Review: Opening Doors for Women |
To find and train local sales agents, Avon established a national network of recruiters, creating a unique, female managerial class. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Poetry and the Art of Memory |
After I had trouble remembering words, I decided to start memorizing verses. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
A New Chance at 2016 Mysteries |
Inspector Horowitz revisits the still-secret Russian intercept behind it all. |
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| 2021-06-29 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. Government and Political Surveillance |
The media pack that ignored the crime of Kevin Clinesmith is fascinated by a claim from Tucker Carlson. |
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| 2021-06-29 17:57:00 |
IPOs |
Didi Global Prices IPO at $14 a Share |
Chinese ride-hailing company sells more stock than planned, giving it a market capitalization of at least $67 billion |
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| 2021-06-29 17:57:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
New Jersey Attorney General Chosen as SEC Enforcement Director |
The appointment of Gurbir Grewal comes after U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler’s prior pick resigned a few days into her tenure |
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| 2021-06-29 17:54:00 |
Politics |
Biden, in Wisconsin, Touts Job-Creating Potential of Infrastructure Deal |
Progressives want plan paired with antipoverty package but signal they won’t police Biden’s sales pitch |
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| 2021-06-29 17:46:00 |
U.S. |
New York Opioid Trial Opens with Emails Joking About Epidemic |
Case marks first time a jury will hear allegations that drugmakers and distributors flooded U.S. with painkillers and fueled a health crisis |
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| 2021-06-29 17:41:00 |
Politics |
Confederate Statues Targeted for Removal From U.S. Capitol |
House voting on measure that would remove statues and busts of figures who supported slavery or white supremacy |
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| 2021-06-29 16:54:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Mayoral Race: Tight Contest Emerges After Ranked-Choice Vote Tally |
Absentee ballots could determine winner after new results showed Eric Adams holding narrow lead over Kathryn Garcia |
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| 2021-06-29 16:50:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Old Broadway, New Voices |
Seven plays by Black authors are hitting the New York stage this fall but not Katori Hall’s ‘The Hot Wing King,’ which won this year’s Pulitzer Prize. But it’s not too late to change that. |
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| 2021-06-29 16:48:00 |
Television Review |
‘Martha Gets Down and Dirty’ Review: Stewart Steals the Show |
The lifestyle guru’s new Discovery+ series is filled with gardening tips, backyard grill recipes, and celebrity guest appearances from the likes of Kim Kardashian and Seth Meyers. |
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| 2021-06-29 16:45:00 |
Television Review |
‘America: The Motion Picture’ Review: Hysterical Fiction |
In this animated Netflix mashing of American idols, Channing Tatum, Judy Greer, Killer Mike and others give voice to a George Bon Jovi Washington and other figures you’ll never meet in a history book. |
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| 2021-06-29 16:28:00 |
Tech |
Intel Delays New Chip in First Setback for CEO Gelsinger’s Turnaround Effort |
Server-chip delay comes as rival AMD has taken market share |
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| 2021-06-29 16:24:00 |
Opinion |
Alzheimer’s Drug Puts the Spotlight on the FDA |
It was never a good idea to make proof of efficacy part of the drug-approval process. |
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| 2021-06-29 16:22:00 |
Opinion |
Bitcoin Experiment in El Salvador Does Not Threaten Freedom |
Salvadorans can pay their taxes and debts in one of two currencies, neither of which is controlled by their government. |
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| 2021-06-29 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
The Value of the Dividend, Present and Posthumous |
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. knew to keep his memory green. |
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| 2021-06-29 15:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon With Injury |
The 23-time major title winner appeared to turn her ankle in the first set of her first-round match |
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| 2021-06-29 15:44:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Rules New Jersey Can’t Block Natural-Gas Pipeline |
Court says pipeline developer can invoke federal eminent domain power to acquire state property |
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| 2021-06-29 15:22:00 |
World |
Canadian Police Investigate Catholic Churches’ Burning Down on Indigenous Land |
The fires, which occurred after mass graves were found near two former church-run schools, have been deemed suspicious |
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| 2021-06-29 15:16:00 |
Business |
Southwest Offers Workers Double Pay to Avoid July Travel Snags |
Carrier blames bad weather for cancellations, as pilots say the higher wages won’t solve a staffing shortage |
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| 2021-06-29 15:12:00 |
Politics |
House Votes to Repeal Two Older Military Force Authorizations |
AUMFs relate to the 1991 Gulf War and a 1957 measure countering ‘Communist aggression’ |
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| 2021-06-29 14:58:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Rules Noncitizens Who Re-Enter U.S. Illegally Must Be Held |
Majority rules that repeat violators can’t seek bail during asylum proceedings |
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| 2021-06-29 14:40:00 |
World |
Ethiopia Conflict Takes Dramatic Turn as Tigray Rebels Retake Regional Capital |
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s war plans in tatters as Ethiopian forces and administrators forced to withdraw |
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| 2021-06-29 14:26:00 |
Markets |
SEC Charges JPMorgan Unit Neovest for Operating as Unregistered Broker-Dealer |
The electronic-trading platform agrees to pay $2.75 million fine for failing to register as broker-dealer |
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| 2021-06-29 14:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Savvy Wine Shopping: Tips From a Trusted Retailer |
In the final lesson of a crash course in wine appreciation, our columnist takes her young pupil shopping—and he’ll never look at a wine store the same way again. |
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| 2021-06-29 13:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Family of MLB Pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Who Died of Overdose, Sues Angels, Ex-Employees for Wrongful Death |
The pitcher died of a fentanyl overdose in a Texas hotel room in 2019. Skaggs’s family alleges the team and two former employees contributed to his death. |
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| 2021-06-29 13:41:00 |
Business |
Driver-Assistance Crashes Attract Closer U.S. Scrutiny |
Highway-safety regulator orders stricter reporting on wrecks involving automated-driving systems |
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| 2021-06-29 13:35:00 |
Business |
CEOs Welcome! U.K. Says Some Foreign Businesspeople Can Leave Quarantine |
Executives must show that leaving self-isolation could serve to preserve or create more than 500 local jobs |
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| 2021-06-29 13:11:00 |
World |
U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Warns of Civil-War Risk as Security Deteriorates Ahead of Final Pullout |
Gen. Scott Miller says rising violence makes a political solution more difficult |
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| 2021-06-29 12:44:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Boost Scientific Competitiveness, Following Senate |
The two chambers will now have to negotiate a final version of the legislation before President Biden can sign it into law |
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| 2021-06-29 12:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Sneakers Just Keep Getting Weirder—It’s Not Your Imagination |
Since Balenciaga launched its clunky, coveted Triple S model in 2017, sneakers have gotten increasingly wild. Here, why the wacky shoes are resonating—plus, a few to try. |
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| 2021-06-29 12:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Logistics Company ShipBob Raises $200 Million |
Latest funding round pushes fulfillment specialist to valuation of more than $1 billion |
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| 2021-06-29 11:51:00 |
Opinion |
The School That Wasn’t There |
I drove 950 miles to give a commencement address. It was an elaborate hoax by a gun-control organization. |
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| 2021-06-29 11:50:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Tries to Save the Infrastructure Bill |
The president made an unforced error hitching the deal to action on other items. |
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| 2021-06-29 10:42:00 |
Markets |
The Battle to Lure Back Premium Travelers Has Begun |
One reason for United Airlines’ big move to renew its fleet may be the need to give its most lucrative clients a reason to leave home |
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| 2021-06-29 10:37:00 |
Business |
Japan’s In-Home Robot Experiment Short Circuits |
SoftBank stops making Pepper robot, once seen as a family device for the masses, in latest pullback |
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| 2021-06-29 10:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Warehouse Operators Turn to Wearable Technology to Solve Workplace Strains |
U.S. supply-chain arm of grocery store owner Ahold Delhaize is bringing ‘exosuits’ to its increasingly busy distribution centers |
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| 2021-06-29 09:44:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Rose to Record in April |
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national index of average home prices up 14.6% |
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| 2021-06-29 09:25:00 |
World |
South Africa’s Former President Jacob Zuma Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison |
Sentence follows anti-apartheid fighter’s refusal to appear at commission investigating alleged corruption during his time in office |
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| 2021-06-29 09:21:00 |
Business |
Teneo Says Declan Kelly Has Resigned as Chairman, CEO |
Adviser to top CEOs says he resigned to protect Teneo employees and clients after admitting inappropriate behavior at charity event |
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| 2021-06-29 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New Key to Stanley Cup Glory: Fire the Coach |
The Montreal Canadiens are the third team in as many seasons to make the finals after firing their coach. Now the Habs interim coach has taken over from another interim coach. |
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| 2021-06-29 08:42:00 |
Markets |
Toshiba Scandal Emboldens Foreign Investors Pushing Change in Japan |
Activist investors play roles at half the Nikkei 225, and funds pour in to push for greater returns |
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| 2021-06-29 08:30:00 |
China |
Former Chinese Party Insider Calls U.S. Hopes of Engagement ‘Naive’ |
On the eve of the Communist Party’s anniversary, regime critic Cai Xia urges Washington to take ‘hardheaded defensive measures’ |
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| 2021-06-29 08:13:00 |
Politics |
Democrats in Oil Country Worried by Party’s Natural-Gas Agenda |
Progressive agenda has moderates weathering Republican attack ads over oil and gas jobs |
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| 2021-06-29 08:00:00 |
Property Report |
BentallGreenOak Puts Grocery-Anchored Retail Centers on the Block |
Portfolio of shopping centers with Publix, Kroger and BJ’s Wholesale stores could fetch up to $450 million |
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| 2021-06-29 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Archegos Is a Warning for Aggressive Financial Markets, Says BIS |
Global club of central banks says investors might overreact to inflation even if it is temporary |
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| 2021-06-29 07:15:00 |
Markets |
Banks’ Next Act Gets Tougher |
Capital return is arriving after solid stress-test performances, so share gains might need a different kind of driver from here |
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| 2021-06-29 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Despite Pressure, Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Still a Likely Blockbuster |
Worries over Aduhelm’s price and reimbursement have sparked a selloff in Biogen—and given investors a fresh opportunity |
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| 2021-06-29 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Dan Snyder Tries to End an Era of NFL Scandal With a Progressive Pivot |
A diverse front office. A gender-neutral dance team. His wife as the new co-CEO. Snyder, the owner of the Washington Football Team, speaks out on his bid to fix a franchise plagued by internal problems. |
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| 2021-06-29 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Harvard, MIT Part of $800 Million Deal to Push Access to Online Education |
Education-technology company 2U to buy online-course platform edX; proceeds to go to a nonprofit run by the two universities |
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| 2021-06-29 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver After Nasdaq, S&P 500 Records |
Technology stocks are poised to edge lower at the market open, weighing on broader market indexes |
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| 2021-06-29 06:39:00 |
World |
Israel’s Foreign Minister Visits U.A.E. to Open Embassy After Detente |
Yair Lapid seeks to elevate relationship that has delivered few dividends since sides agreed to normalize ties last year |
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| 2021-06-29 06:29:00 |
China |
China Wants Howling Diplomats to Quiet Down, but Nationalism Gets in the Way |
Nearing its 100th birthday, the Communist Party struggles to manage a contrast between its popularity at home and its stained reputation abroad |
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| 2021-06-29 06:05:00 |
World |
U.S. Poised to Fall Behind Europe on Covid-19 Vaccine First Doses |
Italy, Denmark and Belgium have already given a higher proportion of first doses than the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-29 06:00:00 |
Business |
United Airlines Bets on Post-Pandemic Growth With Its Biggest Ever Jet Order |
The airline plans to buy 270 Boeing and Airbus planes as well as retrofitting some of its existing narrowbody fleet |
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| 2021-06-29 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Black-Owned Media Collective Launches to Help Brands Meet New Ad Commitments |
Group Black Inc. also intends to invest some proceeds in Black-owned media properties |
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| 2021-06-29 05:35:00 |
Markets |
Property Investors Shelter in Quirky but Pricey Neighborhoods |
Interest in nontraditional real estate has skyrocketed during the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-29 05:33:00 |
Business |
Car Dealers Are Selling More Vehicles Above the Sticker Price |
It’s a seller’s market, but production shortfalls also mean dealerships must manage with lower sales volume |
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| 2021-06-29 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
How a SoftBank-Backed Construction Startup Burned Through $3 Billion |
Katerra’s downfall shows how Silicon Valley’s strategy of growth at any cost can backfire in complicated industries like real estate |
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| 2021-06-29 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Contact Tracers Race Against Delta Variant in the U.S. |
Overwhelmed at pandemic’s peak, public-health investigators now aim to reach each new case; ‘We want to contain it completely’ |
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| 2021-06-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Hog Prices Sink as China Rebuilds Herd |
Prices for U.S. hogs have slipped since the Chinese government said its supplies have nearly fully recovered from African swine fever |
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| 2021-06-29 04:41:00 |
Markets |
Singapore Shows the Way Out of Pandemic Policies for Asia |
Countries that made zero-Covid strategies work in 2020 will have to change tack now that large-scale vaccination is a reality |
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| 2021-06-29 04:00:00 |
Business |
Sanofi Bets on mRNA Vaccines After Covid-19 Pandemic Shows Worth |
One of the world’s biggest vaccine makers, it plans to invest some $477 million a year to catch up in the new gene-based technology |
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| 2021-06-29 03:45:00 |
Business |
Ghosn Escape Planners Michael and Peter Taylor Apologize to Japan |
Defendants tell Tokyo court they regret helping former Nissan chief sneak out on private jet |
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| 2021-06-28 20:27:00 |
CIO Journal |
Amazon Maintains Lead in Cloud Infrastructure Market |
Even so, Amazon’s share shrank a bit as the overall market expanded and other players gained |
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| 2021-06-28 20:13:00 |
Markets |
Facebook Rulings Leave Big Tech in Crosshairs |
The social-media giant’s victory in FTC, states rulings show governments’ big tech crackdowns aren’t a slam dunk but remain a threat |
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| 2021-06-28 19:53:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi Discloses Details of Planned Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Committee |
Speaker will appoint the chair and 13 members, with five in consultation with Republicans |
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| 2021-06-28 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
It’s the Entitlements, Stupid |
The guaranteed nature of Biden’s spending is the real threat to America’s economic future. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
The FTC’s Facebook Face Plant |
A judge tells the agency to come back when it has proof of monopoly. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:44:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Organization Lawyers Make Last-Ditch Effort to Avoid New York Charges |
The company’s lawyers told the Manhattan district attorney’s office it is being unfairly targeted in an investigation that could result in charges this week |
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| 2021-06-28 18:41:00 |
Financial Regulation |
Accounting Regulator Had Climate of Fear and Distrust, Report Says |
Unpublished report says William Duhnke didn’t politicize Public Company Accounting Oversight Board |
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| 2021-06-28 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The French Establishment Strikes Back |
The results of regional elections should worry President Macron. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Ducey’s Flat Tax and Arizona’s Future |
Undoing an 8% top rate, while flattening the tax code, is a big deal. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:30:00 |
Dance Review |
‘The Dream of the Audience’ Review: Dancing Through Distance |
Danspace Project’s four Platform films are choreographic responses to the physical separation brought on by the pandemic. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Plan for an Entitlement Society |
For the first time in history, more than half of all Americans would be on the federal dole. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:14:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Boost Shareholder Payouts |
Five of the six biggest U.S. banks raised their dividends after the Federal Reserve cleared the way last week |
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| 2021-06-28 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Remnants of Lives at a Disaster Site |
The Miami condo collapse brings back memories of earlier catastrophes. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Attacking the Press Couldn’t Make a Winner Out of Shaun Donovan |
He evidently decided a show of hatred was his only hope. But he proved unable to pull it off. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP Should Love the SALT Deduction |
Repealing the SALT cap would direct money away from Washington and toward states and localities. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Was Milton Friedman Wrong About China? |
It’s bigness, not capitalism, that lets Beijing get away with so many abuses. |
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| 2021-06-28 18:09:00 |
Books |
Book Review: Two on Juul |
The company’s founders developed a way to inhale nicotine without the tar. In risk-averse America, that wasn’t good enough. |
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| 2021-06-28 17:33:00 |
Art Review |
‘Our Strength Is Our People: The Humanist Photographs of Lewis Hine’ Review: Faces of America |
At the Asheville Art Museum, working class and immigrant subjects abound in an exhibition dedicated to the celebrated documentarian’s work. |
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| 2021-06-28 17:30:00 |
Politics |
Government Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook Thrown Out by Federal Judge |
Judge rules that Federal Trade Commission and states didn’t make valid claims that Facebook engaged in unlawful monopolization |
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| 2021-06-28 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
‘Dodging Shoplifters’ in San Francisco |
What’s the best way to explain why you’re leaving California? |
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| 2021-06-28 17:25:00 |
Music Review |
‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ Review: Searching and Succeeding |
Tyler, the Creator celebrates and confronts his past on an album that hearkens back to the mixtape rap of the early 2000s. |
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| 2021-06-28 17:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
NCAA Proposes ‘Interim Policy’ on Name, Image, Likeness |
The proposal would allow athletes in every state to profit from their images as soon as this week |
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| 2021-06-28 17:03:00 |
World |
Ethiopia Declares Cease-Fire After Rebels Take Tigray Capital |
Capture of Mekelle is a blow to President Abiy Ahmed and could mark decisive shift in the eight-month conflict |
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| 2021-06-28 17:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Playboy Owner to Buy Lingerie Retailer Honey Birdette for Over $330 Million |
Former magazine publisher’s purchase is part of an effort to diversify beyond licensing its bunny-ear logo |
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| 2021-06-28 16:55:00 |
World |
President Biden Won’t Attend Tokyo Olympics |
A U.S. delegation will go to the Games, the White House said, and the president will root for the athletes |
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| 2021-06-28 16:54:00 |
Markets |
Homeowners Behind on Mortgages to Be Offered Help, U.S. Agency Says |
New rules require mortgage lenders to contact the borrowers to assess if they qualify for lower rates or new loan terms |
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| 2021-06-28 16:38:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Highlight Infrastructure Deal’s Roads and Bridges, Not Legislative Path |
President is set to travel to Wisconsin to argue merits of roughly $1 trillion bipartisan plan |
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| 2021-06-28 16:26:00 |
Politics |
Schumer Again Calls On Biden to Cancel $50,000 per Borrower in Federal Student Debt |
Senate leader says debt forgiveness would benefit poorer households more than wealthier ones, but Republicans say the reverse is likely |
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| 2021-06-28 16:26:00 |
Business |
Juul to Pay $40 Million to Settle Lawsuit Alleging It Targeted Teens |
Suit brought by North Carolina is the first of many against e-cigarette maker set to go to trial |
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| 2021-06-28 16:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Filibuster Won’t Protect Us From Politics |
We shouldn’t show up on Election Day only to return to our seats at the kiddie table. |
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| 2021-06-28 16:01:00 |
Opinion |
Endangered Prairie Chicken Also Holds Up Renewables |
Environmentalists block production of metals vital to the new energy sources for which they cry. |
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| 2021-06-28 16:01:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD Adds Patrols in Times Square After Tourist Is Shot |
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said officers would target illegal street vendors |
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| 2021-06-28 16:01:00 |
Opinion |
A Modest Proposal to Justices Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan |
I’d like to take up the liberals on their implicit offer. |
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| 2021-06-28 15:43:00 |
Finance |
Raees Cajee, Blamed by Investors for Billions of Dollars in Crypto Losses, Says Fraction Is Missing |
Investors have accused South African fund manager and his brother of disappearing with money following an alleged hacking incident |
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| 2021-06-28 14:47:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Declines to Consider Transgender Bathroom Case |
Lower-court victories remain in place for Gavin Grimm, who was denied access to the boys’ bathroom by his Virginia high school |
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| 2021-06-28 14:42:00 |
Markets |
Nvidia Gets Just a Little Help From Its Friends |
Stock jumps on support from Broadcom, MediaTek and Marvell, but fate of Arm Holdings deal still a question mark |
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| 2021-06-28 14:35:00 |
CFO Journal |
Health Insurer Humana Makes Its Interim CFO Permanent |
Susan Diamond is taking over as finance chief of the Louisville, Ky.-based company, effective immediately |
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| 2021-06-28 13:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
New Alzheimer’s Drug: What Doctors Want You to Know About Aduhelm |
How does the new treatment work, and why is it controversial? Here’s what patients and their caregivers should know. |
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| 2021-06-28 13:28:00 |
Business |
UAW Board Elects Fourth President in Three Years |
Finance chief Ray Curry gets top job, as auto union tries to overcome a corruption scandal and address the industry’s shift to electric vehicles |
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| 2021-06-28 13:03:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Revives Wrongful Death Suit Against St. Louis Police |
Justices also sidestep cases on work-from-home taxes, marijuana |
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| 2021-06-28 13:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Diets Engineered to Work With Your Microbiome Are Latest Startup Craze |
Providers of personalized nutrition assert finely tuned diets help against chronic disease; dearth of rigorous research gives pause to some in traditional medicine |
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| 2021-06-28 12:46:00 |
Markets |
Principal Financial to Divest Business of Selling Life Insurance to U.S. Consumers |
Iowa-based company said it is discontinuing sales of all U.S. retail fixed annuities |
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| 2021-06-28 12:16:00 |
World |
Delta Variant of Covid-19 Surges Across Unvaccinated Africa |
Record infections lead to shortages of ICU beds and oxygen, as nations across continent reimpose lockdowns |
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| 2021-06-28 11:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Iran Deal May Still Be Dead |
Re-entering it will be harder than most people imagine. Here’s how to prepare. |
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| 2021-06-28 11:50:00 |
Markets |
UBS Says Hybrid Work Is Here to Stay |
Some other banks are pushing for employees to return to the office |
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| 2021-06-28 11:49:00 |
Opinion |
Progressives Disdain America but Love Being Free to Do So |
If a Chinese athlete made a show of discomfort at her national anthem, she’d be persecuted, not celebrated. |
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| 2021-06-28 11:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Jean Shorts—A Dad Style Staple—Are Suddenly in Fashion |
From scrappy DIY versions to extravagantly expensive designer models, once-mockable jorts are a big summer trend for men. Here’s why. |
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| 2021-06-28 11:20:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and the Iran-Backed Militias |
Occasional airstrikes can’t make up for empowering Tehran. |
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| 2021-06-28 11:15:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.K. Regulator Probes Greensill, Wyelands Bank Auditors |
Financial Reporting Council is investigating Saffery Champness and PricewaterhouseCoopers |
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| 2021-06-28 10:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
Team USA’s Giant Track and Field Squad Aims for Tokyo Stardom |
Battling extreme heat at the U.S. trials, more than 100 athletes qualified for the Games that start next month, where high temperatures are expected to be a factor. |
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| 2021-06-28 09:42:00 |
Politics |
What Should Worry Democrats on Path to Midterms |
Economic recovery tops a good run for party, but inflation, coronavirus, a hungry GOP and political liabilities with working-class voters hold risks |
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| 2021-06-28 09:37:00 |
U.S. |
Miami-Area Collapsed Condo Rescue Stretches Into Fifth Day |
Death toll stands at nine; Miami-Dade Police Department released names of four more residents who died |
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| 2021-06-28 09:32:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Lost Some Weight—and North Koreans Are Alarmed |
Pyongyang watchers don’t suspect a health scare, but the implication is that the leader is belt-tightening alongside his citizens who face food shortages |
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| 2021-06-28 09:31:00 |
Markets |
Burberry’s CEO Exit Points to Talent War, Not Takeovers |
The British raincoat brand’s boss Marco Gobbetti is leaving to join Salvatore Ferragamo |
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| 2021-06-28 08:45:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Climbs After Mexican Billionaire Urges People to Buy |
Ricardo Salinas Pliego tweeted that his bank is working on becoming the first lender in Mexico to accept the cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-06-28 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Simone Biles Locks Down Another Olympic Berth, Wobbles and All |
The four women expected to take a third consecutive team gold medal for the U.S. will be Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum |
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| 2021-06-28 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Bans on Forced Labor Goods From China Fuels Disputes With Importers |
Surging enforcement by customs officers draws complaints about delays and paperwork |
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| 2021-06-28 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Fannie and Freddie Overhaul Reboot Benefits Many Mortgage Players |
While shares of the mortgage giants have plunged, stocks of others in the industry may see a boost from a change in policy |
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| 2021-06-28 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Clean Energy ETFs Take a Hit, but Money Keeps Flowing In |
Exchange-traded funds that track renewable-energy indexes have posted double-digit declines this year |
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| 2021-06-28 06:59:00 |
World |
Iran-Backed Militias Threaten Revenge After U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria |
Strikes highlight challenge facing Biden administration as it attempts to deter attacks by paramilitaries without provoking an escalation |
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| 2021-06-28 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver After S&P 500 Record |
Investors are awaiting June jobs report, a meeting of OPEC members and their allies, and eurozone inflation data later this week |
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| 2021-06-28 06:00:00 |
U.S. |
Post-Derek Chauvin, Police Are Training to Intervene When They Witness Misconduct |
Since George Floyd’s murder, 138 law-enforcement agencies have signed up for training |
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| 2021-06-28 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
At Euro 2020, It’s England vs Germany vs English Neuroses |
Talk of the “Old Enemy” has faded some, but one source of angst remains: penalty shootouts |
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| 2021-06-28 05:33:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials Debate Scaling Back Mortgage-Bond Purchases at Faster Clip |
Soaring home prices lead some officials to call for the central bank to stop buying mortgage bonds sooner than Treasury bonds |
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| 2021-06-28 05:30:00 |
World |
Post-Covid-19, World Risks Having to Pay Off ‘Immunity Debt’ |
Many people had little exposure to common viruses during social distancing, meaning bugs could spread more quickly once countries reopen |
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| 2021-06-28 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Costly New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Force Medicare to Restrict Access |
The federal health insurance program may limit who can get the drug, which Biogen priced at $56,000 a year, to limit the financial impact |
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| 2021-06-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Persistent Advance in Stocks and Commodities Shows Investor Confidence |
Broad gauges of market performance are surging together in a way few on Wall Street have ever seen, masking volatility under the surface |
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| 2021-06-28 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Home Security Company ADT Betting on Google Partnership to Build Revenue |
The alarm system-provider began selling Google’s Nest products this spring, hoping to solidify its place in the smart-home arena |
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| 2021-06-28 03:02:00 |
Markets |
Cultured Milk, Corporate Culture and Investor Activism in Japan |
Relationship between Japan’s midsize companies and foreign investors will make or break country’s shareholder revolution |
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| 2021-06-27 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Move Past Your Jealous Feelings at Work |
Almost everyone feels it sometimes—here’s how to work through those emotions and keep them from damaging your career |
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| 2021-06-27 16:56:00 |
Politics |
White House, Senate Negotiators Try to Keep Infrastructure Deal Alive |
Bipartisan deal on a central plank of Biden administration policy faces uncertain future as Democrats seek broader antipoverty effort |
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| 2021-06-27 16:43:00 |
World |
Biden Administration Warns Covid-19 Origins Review May Not Be Definitive |
The hunt for clues tests spy agencies, which haven’t traditionally made pandemics a priority |
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| 2021-06-27 16:30:00 |
Markets |
Binance Crypto Exchange Ordered to Cease U.K. Activities |
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange faced regulatory ire in the U.K. as well as Japan |
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| 2021-06-27 16:05:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Justice Plays Election Politics |
Its lawsuit against Georgia is weak on evidence and the law. |
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| 2021-06-27 16:04:00 |
Opinion |
Tapping Red States for Infrastructure |
The bipartisan Senate deal finances Biden priorities with savings from unused jobless benefits. |
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| 2021-06-27 16:03:00 |
Opinion |
President Ricchetti’s Infrastructure Clean Up |
Joe Biden told the truth about Democratic strategy the first time. |
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| 2021-06-27 15:57:00 |
Opinion |
Showdown in Mexico’s Zama Oil Field |
Pemex tries to muscle in on a consortium’s field in what could be a test of the USMCA. |
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| 2021-06-27 15:55:00 |
Books |
‘The Great Dissenter’ Review: High-Court Contrarian |
In Plessy v. Ferguson and other landmark cases, Harlan stood fast and, often, alone. When the law finally moved in his direction, he stood vindicated. |
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| 2021-06-27 15:54:00 |
Opinion |
Lessons From a Summer Digging Ditches |
I learned teamwork, pacing and, most important, the value of education. |
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| 2021-06-27 15:49:00 |
Opinion |
A Covid Commission Americans Can Trust |
The country has lost faith in experts, but a thorough review free from conflicts of interest could help. |
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| 2021-06-27 15:48:00 |
Opinion |
Conservatives Should Oppose the Filibuster |
Too many bad laws are already on the books, and procedural roadblocks make them hard to repeal. |
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| 2021-06-27 15:47:00 |
Opinion |
The High Cost of Bipartisanship |
It’d be better if more politicians disagreed with deficit spending. |
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| 2021-06-27 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Manufacturing, Trade, Employment |
Also, economists expect consumer confidence to show a pickup |
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| 2021-06-27 13:37:00 |
Business |
Latest ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie Leads Weekend Box Office |
‘F9: The Fast Saga’ and other recent releases show moviegoers’ steadily growing appetite to return to theaters |
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| 2021-06-27 12:58:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Killed 26 Indonesian Doctors in June—at Least 10 Had Taken China’s Sinovac Vaccine |
Epidemiologists say the deaths need to be investigated to determine whether factors such as poor hospital care or underlying illnesses played a role |
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| 2021-06-27 12:20:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Leads to More Covid-19 Lockdowns in Australia |
Authorities are searching for workers from a remote gold mine linked to Covid-19 cases |
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| 2021-06-27 12:19:00 |
Opinion |
Battle Over Critical Race Theory |
Advocates and media circle the wagons and try to conceal the truth about a pernicious ideology. |
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| 2021-06-27 12:18:00 |
Opinion |
‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Is the Future |
Fracking techniques could be used to generate energy with no carbon emissions. |
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| 2021-06-27 12:05:00 |
U.S. |
Bruce Springsteen Ushers In Broadway’s Return |
The musician’s sold-out show marked a new step in New York City’s reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-06-27 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
From Catholic School IT Director to Cisco System Engineer |
Working remotely in the pandemic helped a school technology director see he didn’t want to ‘get back to normal’; he found a new career all about digital collaboration |
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| 2021-06-27 11:00:00 |
Markets |
The Stock Market Hasn’t Been This Placid in Years |
S&P 500 hasn’t had a 5% correction based on closing prices since October, but there is turmoil in the depths |
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| 2021-06-27 10:38:00 |
Opinion |
The American Medical Association Responds |
Physicians are compelled to confront the harmful effects of past injustices. |
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| 2021-06-27 10:36:00 |
Opinion |
Should President Biden Receive Communion? |
The decision will separate the shepherds from the hired hands. |
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| 2021-06-27 10:09:00 |
Opinion |
How Far Can Blinder See Through the Economic Mist? |
Here he was a few months ago, cheering on the Biden spending blowout as the vanguard action of the “Biden Boom.” |
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| 2021-06-27 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Google’s Cookie Delay Is Bittersweet for Trade Desk |
Ad-tech player has built a formidable business that’s still seen as vulnerable to big tech’s whims |
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| 2021-06-27 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is This Roger Federer’s Last Chance at Wimbledon? |
Knee trouble and an imminent rankings tumble mean the chase for major title No. 21 is about to become harder than ever |
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| 2021-06-27 09:00:00 |
Economy |
Capital-Spending Surge Further Lifts Economic Recovery |
Businesses are pouring money into equipment and technology, a boon to economic growth |
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| 2021-06-27 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Focus on Turning Tax Talk Into Action |
Narrow margins, shifting politics shape party’s choices as it considers raising taxes on corporations and on those with high incomes |
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| 2021-06-27 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Master the Politics of the New Hybrid Office |
When workplaces are only available part-time, it can get tricky deciding who gets to come in when |
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| 2021-06-27 08:00:00 |
World |
India Has Undercounted Covid-19 Deaths by Hundreds of Thousands, Families and Experts Say |
According to statisticians, the official death count of 390,000 falls far short of the pandemic’s actual toll |
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| 2021-06-27 08:00:00 |
Business |
The New Math of Socially Responsible Investing |
Investors are putting a lot more money into ESG funds, but they also expect a lot more in return |
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| 2021-06-27 07:31:00 |
World |
France’s Macron Under Pressure as Recent Terrorist Attacks Weigh on Regional Elections |
Vote provides early window into how voters are responding to the violence ahead of next year’s presidential election |
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| 2021-06-27 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pro Cycling’s Untouchable Record Is Probably Still Safe |
Mark Cavendish is closing in on Eddy Merckx’s 34 Tour de France stage wins and back in the race this year. And if Cavendish doesn’t catch him, no one ever will. |
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| 2021-06-27 05:30:00 |
Tech |
The Microsoft-Apple Tech War Reignites for a New Era |
Battle over App Store rules has renewed tensions between the rivals and could overshadow the rise of augmented and virtual reality applications |
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| 2021-06-27 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Americans Are Leaving Unemployment Rolls More Quickly in States Cutting Off Benefits |
Some Missouri businesses see uptick in applications after state set a June end to pandemic jobless aid |
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| 2021-06-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Commodities Remain a Popular Bet Despite Recent Declines |
Lumber, copper, other raw materials fall from recent highs, but investors still see reasons to buy |
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| 2021-06-26 17:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Walks Back Threat on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal |
President, facing backlash from Republicans, says he is committed to bipartisan bill he earlier said he wouldn’t sign unless broader bill opposed by GOP also gets passed |
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| 2021-06-26 15:20:00 |
World |
U.K. Health Secretary Quits Over Breach of Social-Distance Guidelines With Aide |
Matt Hancock’s resignation comes as the country grapples with surging Covid-19 cases caused by Delta variant |
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| 2021-06-26 12:14:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Discloses New Customer Hack Linked to SolarWinds Cyberattackers |
Hackers previously linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service were behind recent attack on a customer support system, the company says |
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| 2021-06-26 12:01:00 |
Management |
Remote Work Is the New Signing Bonus |
Workers are trading jobs, enticed by the guarantee of flexible schedules and continued work from home |
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| 2021-06-26 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pandemic Made Our Relationships Stronger |
Despite early fears of a divorce surge, new data shows that after a difficult year couples are more appreciative and committed. |
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| 2021-06-26 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Why Apple, Amazon and Spotify Are Embracing Hi-Def Music: A Guide to ‘Lossless’ Streaming |
Answers to 10 burning questions on hi-def streaming—from how it’s vastly improving sound quality to how to access it. Plus: The best gear to take advantage of the revolution both at home and on the go. |
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| 2021-06-26 12:00:00 |
Tech |
How AI Is Taking Over Our Gadgets |
AI is moving from data centers to devices, making everything from phones to tractors faster and more private. These newfound smarts also come with pitfalls. |
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| 2021-06-26 11:02:00 |
U.S. |
Johnson & Johnson Settles New York Opioid Case for $230 Million |
The deal comes as talks intensify to clinch a $26 billion resolution of thousands of other opioid lawsuits |
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| 2021-06-26 10:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Bike Racer Riding the Tour de France on His Own |
EF Education-Nippo’s Lachlan Morton plans to cover all 21 stages—and the hundreds of miles in between them—without team support |
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| 2021-06-26 10:00:00 |
Business |
CEOs Ignore Social Issues at Their Own Peril |
Leaders are more likely to be fired for riling shareholders about social, rather than financial, concerns, a new study suggests |
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| 2021-06-26 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
In Tony Hamptons, Homeowners and Fishermen Fight Over a Beach |
Officials on eastern Long Island brace for summer protests over court order barring vehicles on ‘Truck Beach’ |
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| 2021-06-26 09:47:00 |
Politics |
With Covid-19 Easing, Diplomats Urge Biden to Lift ‘Unfair’ Ban on European Travelers |
‘We raise this in every official meeting’; Biden administration has offered no plan to reopen borders |
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| 2021-06-26 09:24:00 |
Politics |
Trump Returns to the Rally Stage in Ohio |
The former president has worked to remain in the political spotlight as he teases a possible 2024 bid |
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| 2021-06-26 08:26:00 |
Business |
Tesla Recalls Over 285,000 Vehicles in China, Most of Them Locally Made |
The recall was prompted by safety risks related to the cruise-control system, which could be accidentally activated |
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| 2021-06-26 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New Maternity Wear Trend? Crop Tops |
Influencers and celebrities like Nicki Minaj, Emily Rajatkowski and Ilana Glazer are celebrating their pregnancies by wearing looks that expose their expectant bellies |
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| 2021-06-26 08:00:00 |
World |
Sydney Expands Covid-19 Lockdown to Halt Delta Variant |
Australia’s largest city and the surrounding areas will be under lockdown for two weeks to help stamp out the latest coronavirus outbreak |
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| 2021-06-26 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Nikolai Astrup: Visions of Norway’ Review: Green Territory |
More than nine decades after his death, the painter and printmaker makes his North American debut in a retrospective at the Clark Art Institute, where his luscious landscapes beguile. |
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| 2021-06-26 07:00:00 |
Business |
Venmo to Charge Users for Selling Goods and Services |
Payments app says it will allow use of personal accounts for business transactions as of July 20 |
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| 2021-06-26 05:30:00 |
World |
Cleaned-Up Vatican Bank Works to Justify Its Existence |
Pope’s bank, after years of overhauls to prevent money-laundering, now seeks to win and keep customers |
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| 2021-06-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Slumps Toward Another ‘Crypto Winter’ |
Digital currency’s latest selloff points to possible period of flat trading |
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| 2021-06-26 05:30:00 |
Economy |
New York and Other Northeast States See Large Drop in Unemployment |
Rising vaccination rates and business reopenings are driving labor-market gains in a region hit hard by the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-25 20:01:00 |
Politics |
Biden Signs Law Creating Pulse Memorial at Nightclub Shooting Site |
President is joined by survivors of the attack, in which 49 people were killed and dozens more injured by a gunman in 2016 |
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| 2021-06-25 19:18:00 |
Business |
Teneo’s Declan Kelly, Crisis Manager for CEOs, Faces His Own Crisis |
GM says it will end its relationship after inappropriate behavior by consultancy boss at charity event |
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| 2021-06-25 18:42:00 |
Markets |
Amazon, Nike, American Airlines: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-06-25 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Sheldon Stalks the Supreme Court |
Sen. Whitehouse wants to know where the Justices travel and why. |
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| 2021-06-25 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
A Bipartisan Pact to Supersize the IRS |
The infrastructure deal would unleash auditors on millions of taxpayers. |
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| 2021-06-25 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Has the Military Gone ‘Woke’? |
Gen. Milley too easily dismisses the risks to recruitment and morale. |
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| 2021-06-25 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
A Conservative Court Awakening |
The Justices take another step to reinforce the separation of powers. |
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| 2021-06-25 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Peter Thiel’s Taxes Aren’t the Real Story |
ProPublica resorts to padding to make its use of stolen tax data look like ‘important’ journalism. |
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| 2021-06-25 17:36:00 |
Opinion |
The University of Michigan Guide to Gerrymandering |
A proposal to approach redistricting through the lens of interest, identity and affiliation groupings. |
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| 2021-06-25 17:22:00 |
Politics |
Georgia’s New Voting Law Aims to Restrict Black Vote, Justice Department Says |
Biden administration launches federal lawsuit challenging state’s changes to voting regulations |
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| 2021-06-25 17:20:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Malta, Philippines Placed on Terror-Financing Watch List |
The Financial Action Task Force has added four jurisdictions to its list of countries subject to increased monitoring |
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| 2021-06-25 17:19:00 |
Business |
Eli Lilly Covid-19 Antibody Drug Shipments Paused Over Variant Concerns |
U.S. health officials say drugmaker’s cocktail isn’t effective against strains that are becoming increasingly common across the country |
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| 2021-06-25 17:14:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Infrastructure Stance Draws GOP Criticism |
President said he wants infrastructure and antipoverty bills on his desk at same time |
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| 2021-06-25 17:06:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Pares Back Class-Action Suits |
In 5-4 vote, justices rule consumers falsely labeled as potential terrorists on credit reports can’t sue unless they demonstrate injury |
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| 2021-06-25 16:42:00 |
World |
Three Killed in Knife Attack in Germany |
Somali suspect heard shouting ‘Allahu Akbar,’ witness says; several are injured |
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| 2021-06-25 16:29:00 |
Masterpiece |
Peril, Present and Pending |
John Steuart Curry’s ‘Tornado Over Kansas’ showed the threat of a natural disaster and served as a powerful metaphor for an economic cataclysm to come. |
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| 2021-06-25 16:09:00 |
Politics |
Harris Visits U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Attacks on Her by Republicans |
Vice President meets with five migrant girls at border facility, says efforts to stem illegal crossings should be separate from politics |
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| 2021-06-25 16:08:00 |
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Fed’s Rosengren Says It Is Time to Weigh Pulling Back Stimulus |
Policy makers will need to closely monitor the run-up in housing prices, the Boston Fed’s leader adds |
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| 2021-06-25 15:44:00 |
Business |
Virgin Galactic Gets FAA Approval to Fly Customers to Space |
Richard Branson’s company is competing with Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, in race to carry space tourists on short suborbital flights |
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| 2021-06-25 15:33:00 |
Opinion |
Can Vivek Ramaswamy Put Wokeism Out of Business? |
Corporate America ‘makes money critiquing itself.’ The rest of us pay the price in diminished freedom. |
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| 2021-06-25 15:02:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
How Polynesians wove a net of island cultures, the curious power of color, girl-group harmony, new fiction from Diane Johnson and Francine Prose, and more. |
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| 2021-06-25 14:51:00 |
Markets |
The ‘Great Reshuffling’ Is Shifting Wealth to the Exurbs |
The flow of white-collar workers to fringe outlying communities could reshape everything from transportation to real estate |
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| 2021-06-25 14:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Dragon Man’ Skull Discovery in China Tells Story of Unknown Human Ancestor |
New study says prehistoric cranium belongs to now-extinct species that was modern humans’ closest relative, though not all scientists are convinced |
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| 2021-06-25 14:15:00 |
Opinion |
Dirt Road Anthem |
Washington’s infrastructure forecast: big spending, little construction. |
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| 2021-06-25 14:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
When the World Went Crazy for Cars |
‘Automania,’ a new exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, explores the art and design of 20th-century car culture. |
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| 2021-06-25 13:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mismatched Fashion Is Trending. 6 Ways to Master the Blend |
As we re-emerge, women eager to dress up again are piling on favorite, long-neglected clothes at once. Here, how to artfully combine clashing patterns, fabrics and styles. |
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| 2021-06-25 13:47:00 |
World |
John McAfee, the Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Who Died in a Spanish Jail |
He made his money from antivirus software and spent it on real estate, ‘aerotrekking’ and other exploits until legal problems emerged |
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| 2021-06-25 13:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Debt the U.S. Owes to My Afghan Interpreter—and Others |
‘We know you worked for the Americans,’ extremists shout outside his home. ‘We are going to kill you!’ |
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| 2021-06-25 13:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
To Reproduce, Ferns Use a Catapult |
Their natural launchpad for spores ensures that their DNA will travel even as they stay firmly rooted |
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| 2021-06-25 12:58:00 |
Markets |
The Era of Big Government Is Back |
The U.S. government didn’t handle the pandemic perfectly, but its response has made Americans more favorable to big spending and projects |
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| 2021-06-25 12:32:00 |
Books |
‘Full Spectrum’ Review: Color Our World |
The frequencies of light create one of the most fundamental yet fugitive aspects of human experience. |
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| 2021-06-25 12:13:00 |
Opinion |
Noonan, Maher and the Issue of Racial Progress |
‘Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the Universe, who has granted us life, sustained us and allowed us to reach this time.’ |
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| 2021-06-25 12:08:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing Olympics—Move ’Em or Leave ’Em? |
We must be a voice for the millions being oppressed by Communist China’s brutal government. |
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| 2021-06-25 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Culture of Entitlement Behind the Estate-Tax Grab |
The taxpayer has earned and saved this money over a lifetime—and already paid taxes on it once, or maybe more. |
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| 2021-06-25 12:00:00 |
Markets |
7 Ways Covid Has Changed Our World |
The pandemic, and our reemergence from it, are reshaping the economy, government and business in lasting ways. The Journal’s Heard on the Street team explores the ways the globe is transforming. |
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| 2021-06-25 12:00:00 |
Markets |
Covid Isn’t Done Changing the Life Insurance Industry Just Yet |
This much is clear: The way life insurance is bought and sold will likely never be the same. What’s not so obvious: the long-term impacts of coronavirus on the insurance sector. |
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| 2021-06-25 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic Believes in Patriotism and Resilience |
The CIA veteran says the defense industry has a ‘moral imperative’ to support the U.S. and its allies ‘in the work they do to keep democracy safe.’ |
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| 2021-06-25 11:58:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Dismiss Inflation Fears Just Because They Were Wrong Last Time |
Inflation fears proved overblown after the last recession. This time may be different |
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| 2021-06-25 11:39:00 |
Politics |
Congress Restores Pre-Trump Era Methane-Gas Emissions Standards |
President Biden is expected to sign the measure restoring Obama-era emission limits |
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| 2021-06-25 11:09:00 |
A-hed |
Sing, Britannia! New ‘One Britain’ Song Hits Wrong Note |
Some people lampooned Friday’s plan for schoolchildren to belt out patriotic new tune; ‘that would be silly’ |
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| 2021-06-25 11:01:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Suspends Global Distribution of Chantix Smoking-Cessation Pill on Contamination Concerns |
The drugmaker also recalled some Chantix lots after finding a probable carcinogen |
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| 2021-06-25 11:00:00 |
Business |
Using Philanthropy to Motivate Employees Can Backfire |
Workers can be less productive where donations are tied to productivity |
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| 2021-06-25 10:50:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián & Joaquin Castro’ by Monica Brown, illustrated by Mirelle Ortega |
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| 2021-06-25 10:37:00 |
Books |
‘Voyagers’ Review: Pathfinders of Oceania |
As humanity spread over the globe, the final frontier for the species was a far-flung collection of tiny worlds. |
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| 2021-06-25 10:33:00 |
Books |
‘The Complete Memoirs’ Review: Neruda in Full |
The Nobel winner’s account of his life, though beautifully rendered, can be stunningly vain and morally disturbing. |
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| 2021-06-25 10:08:00 |
Business |
Western Drought Reveals Need for Stronger Farm Protections, Agriculture Secretary Says |
USDA’s Tom Vilsack says policy must reflect growing climate risks, as farmers and others look to adapt |
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| 2021-06-25 10:05:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s New Common Bonds Prove a Hit With Investors |
Triple-A-rated EU bonds, used to fund Covid-19 recovery efforts, help alleviate a shortage of safe assets |
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| 2021-06-25 09:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cooking for Kids: Chefs’ Go-To Recipes That Keep It Simple and Please the Picky |
Even world-class chefs rush to get dinner on the table at home and struggle with the sharpest of critics, their children. Their aces in the hole: recipes for chili mac and cheese, spicy scrambled eggs, adobo fried rice and lunch box noodle salad. |
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| 2021-06-25 09:34:00 |
Markets |
Coal Prices Hit Decade High Despite Efforts to Wean the World Off Carbon |
Rebounding electricity usage and scanty rainfall in China have added fuel to the rally |
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| 2021-06-25 09:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Godfather of Critical Race Theory |
In the 1992 book ‘Faces at the Bottom of the Well,’ Derrick Bell used the techniques of fiction to dramatize his ideas about racism. |
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| 2021-06-25 09:25:00 |
Economy |
Why Two Leading Inflation Gauges Show Different Results |
The consumer-price index and personal-consumption-expenditures index are both rising this year, but by different degrees |
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| 2021-06-25 09:15:00 |
World |
Delta Variant Outbreak in Israel Infects Vaccinated Adults |
Government reimposes indoor mask requirement in light of preliminary findings |
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| 2021-06-25 09:12:00 |
Business |
Europe’s ‘Green’ Disclosure Rules Give Fund Investors Clarity—and Confusion |
The regulations are designed to bring order to ESG investing. But they leave a lot of room for interpretation. |
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| 2021-06-25 09:11:00 |
World |
In Russia, Some of the World’s Biggest Polluters Are Going Green |
Amid pressure from investors and with new regulations looming, Russian companies are pushing to clean up |
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| 2021-06-25 09:11:00 |
Markets |
Virgin Galactic, Nike, FedEx, CarMax: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Futures suggest the S&P 500 could finish its best week in more than two months |
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| 2021-06-25 09:02:00 |
World |
U.S. and Taiwan Set Date to Revive Trade and Investment Talks |
Meeting continues President Biden’s pursuit of closer ties despite objections from Beijing |
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| 2021-06-25 08:39:00 |
Business |
Tesla Shareholder Panasonic Sells Stake for $3.6 Billion |
Japanese battery maker says the move won’t affect its supply of batteries to Tesla; the move highlights cooling ties between the partners |
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| 2021-06-25 08:39:00 |
Business |
Tesla Shareholder Panasonic Sells Stake for $3.6 Billion |
Japanese battery maker says the move won’t affect its supply of batteries to Tesla; the move highlights cooling ties between the partners |
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| 2021-06-25 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Vaccinated Athletes Are Testing Positive for Coronavirus |
Vaccines are very effective at preventing death and severe illness from the disease—but they’re not foolproof in preventing infection. That’s a new problem for sports. |
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| 2021-06-25 07:40:00 |
World |
India Warns of New Versions of Delta Variant Spreading |
The country has detected about 50 cases containing a mutation that wasn’t in the original variant |
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| 2021-06-25 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Netflix Bets on Even Stranger Things |
Streaming giant is doubling down on dystopian reality dating, in the form of ‘Sexy Beasts,’ to lure more subscribers |
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| 2021-06-25 07:03:00 |
Markets |
What DoorDash Builds, Uber Buys |
Uber’s acquisition strategy may pay off down the road, but for now data show it has helped DoorDash to move ahead |
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| 2021-06-25 07:00:00 |
Exit Interview |
Rich Lesser, CEO Whisperer, on His Toughest Moments |
The Boston Consulting Group chief says most CEO jobs—and the skills required—have been radically and permanently altered |
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| 2021-06-25 07:00:00 |
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Firefighting Agencies Enlist AI to Spot Wildfires |
Startups are tapping AI technologies associated with facial recognition to identify potential outbreaks |
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| 2021-06-25 07:00:00 |
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Private-Equity Firms and Their Bankers Race to Handle Deal Surge |
Deal makers are hiring more talent and becoming increasingly selective in taking on new business |
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| 2021-06-25 06:46:00 |
Markets |
S&P 500 on Track for Best Week Since April |
Renewed confidence in the global economic expansion and optimism that the infrastructure deal will fuel U.S. growth have bolstered stocks |
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| 2021-06-25 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse’s SPAC Bonanza Dries Up |
In a year of crises, the Swiss bank had a booming blank-check business to fall back on. That has now slowed dramatically. |
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| 2021-06-25 06:40:00 |
Politics |
Vice President Kamala Harris Heads to U.S.-Mexico Border Facing Bipartisan Pressure |
She has been at the center of two of the most critical issues confronting the Biden administration: voting access and immigration |
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| 2021-06-25 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Nike Gets Along Fine Without China, for Now |
Soaring North America sales more than offset social-media backlash against Nike in China, but that won’t be the case forever |
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| 2021-06-25 06:10:00 |
Tech |
Amazon, Google Probed in U.K. Over Fake Reviews |
U.K. regulator opens investigation into whether tech giants are doing enough to deter sellers from manipulating product listings |
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| 2021-06-25 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
In Soccer’s Era of Complexity, the Euros’ Superstars Make It Simple |
As the tournament heads into the knockout rounds, individual talent is still what makes a favorite |
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| 2021-06-25 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
The Fine Print of Dietary Supplements |
What’s on the label doesn’t necessarily match what’s in the bottle |
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| 2021-06-25 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Consumers Are Back Out Spending, Driving the Recovery |
Household spending is forecast to have increased as incomes fell after government stimulus faded |
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| 2021-06-25 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Faces Sentencing for Murder of George Floyd |
Former Minneapolis officer could get up to 30 years in prison for the killing that revived the debate over race and policing |
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| 2021-06-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Saving for Retirement? Now You Can Bet on Bitcoin. |
Everyday investors are inviting the volatile world of cryptocurrencies into their IRA nest eggs as they search for higher returns |
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| 2021-06-25 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Sitting on Millions, Richard Shelby Races to Spend Campaign Cash |
Retiring Alabama senator is making it rain for incumbent GOP senators, along with his state party and the RNC |
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| 2021-06-25 05:03:00 |
World |
Sydney Locks Down as Delta Covid-19 Variant Spreads |
Parts of Australia’s most populous city will go into lockdown for at least a week |
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| 2021-06-25 04:27:00 |
Markets |
Toshiba’s Shareholder Revolt Is Japan’s Too |
Managers at other big Japanese firms should jettison their resistance to change too—or they may find themselves without a job |
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| 2021-06-24 23:52:00 |
Business |
Toshiba Shareholders Oust Chairman in Landmark for Foreign Activists |
Shareholders voted against the re-election of Osamu Nagayama, former head of a Roche Holding subsidiary in Japan |
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| 2021-06-24 18:52:00 |
Markets |
Didi Sets Valuation Target of $62 Billion to $67 Billion in IPO |
Chinese ride-hailing company looks to raise $3.9 billion at midpoint of its price range |
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| 2021-06-24 18:36:00 |
Business |
Nike Posts Highest Quarterly Sales in Its 50-Year History |
Revenue doubles from pandemic depressed levels on pent-up demand for sneakers |
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| 2021-06-24 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Instant Bipartisan Double Cross |
Biden and Pelosi hold a Senate deal hostage to the rest of their agenda. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The CDC’s Eternal Emergency |
The pandemic is easing, but the agency extends its eviction ban. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
A Step Toward Flood Insurance Fairness |
Better pricing will help taxpayers unless Congress interferes. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:20:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Deal Tests Whether Bipartisanship Can Survive |
Republicans and Democrats yearn to show they still know how to work together to achieve significant legislation |
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| 2021-06-24 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
New York Democrats Take a Stab at Reality |
Results in the primary suggest the next mayor is unlikely to be an AOC-style extreme progressive. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
How I Liberated My College Classroom |
I created a special seminar to discuss controversial issues freely, and the results were eye-opening. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
I’d Like to Buy the Farm |
My upstate neighbor won’t sell me his land. I don’t blame him. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
The Gory Details of H.R.1 |
Ellen Weintraub shows the dangers of the Democratic ‘voter reform’ bill. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:16:00 |
Books |
‘The Modern Myths’ Review: Sing, Muse, of the Vampire |
Greek gods and folkloric heroes may no longer occupy the center of our imaginations, but other stories have taken their place. |
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| 2021-06-24 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
India’s Covid Curve Could Raise the World’s |
As the country picks up speed in its race to herd immunity, stumbling may mean a dangerous variant. |
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| 2021-06-24 17:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Amateur’: For the Love, and Fair Payment, of Sport |
A term that can mean ‘enthusiastic admirer’ or ‘dilettante’ has determined the status of athletes for a a century. The Supreme Court has ruled it too vague. |
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| 2021-06-24 17:54:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Senators Agree to Roughly $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan |
Plan secures bipartisan agreement on overhauling the nation’s transportation, water and broadband infrastructure |
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| 2021-06-24 17:36:00 |
Film Review |
‘F9: The Fast Saga’ Review: Furiouser and Curiouser |
Starring Vin Diesel, Ludacris and Michelle Rodriguez, the action franchise’s latest installment teems with decked-out cars, tests of strength and high-octane speed. |
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| 2021-06-24 17:33:00 |
Television Review |
‘Frontline: Germany’s Neo-Nazis and the Far Right’ Review: From Whence It Came |
The PBS documentary series conducts a compelling investigation into the rise of extremism in a country that has known its terrors. |
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| 2021-06-24 17:25:00 |
Business |
Eli Lilly to Seek FDA Approval for Alzheimer’s Drug |
Donanemab is granted expedited review; Lilly shares jump |
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| 2021-06-24 17:25:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Rise After Infrastructure Deal Is Reached |
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at new highs |
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| 2021-06-24 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
‘“Master Harold” . . . and the Boys’ Review: A Time Capsule From South Africa |
Revisit Athol Fugard’s semi-autobiographical account of apartheid via this affecting virtual performance by Syracuse Stage. |
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| 2021-06-24 17:20:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi to Form Select Committee to Probe Jan. 6 Assault on U.S. Capitol |
House Speaker’s move comes after earlier bipartisan effort was blocked by Senate Republicans |
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| 2021-06-24 17:20:00 |
World |
Canadian Indigenous Group Finds Hundreds of Unmarked Graves Near Former School |
The discovery by the Cowessess First Nation comes as Canada confronts the treatment of Indigenous people |
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| 2021-06-24 17:19:00 |
Exhibition Review |
‘Rare and Wondrous: Birds in Art and Culture, 1620-1820’ Review: Fraught Feathers |
Taking the winged creatures as its primary subject, an exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art examines the intersection of natural history and colonialism. |
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| 2021-06-24 17:11:00 |
U.S. |
Rudy Giuliani’s Law License Suspended in New York |
Court concluded the former mayor made false and misleading statements in his effort to reverse the results of the 2020 election in favor of ex-President Donald Trump |
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| 2021-06-24 17:08:00 |
Television Review |
‘Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs’ Review: More Than Man’s Best Friend |
A new series from the Smithsonian Channel spotlights the riveting and heartwarming rescue missions by some of the world’s best canine workers. |
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| 2021-06-24 17:05:00 |
Film Review |
‘I Carry You With Me’ Review: From Puebla to New York |
In a story that spans decades, Heidi Ewing’s latest film traces a story of gay love, wrenching loss, illegal immigration and the struggle for success in the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-24 16:53:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended June 26 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-06-24 16:48:00 |
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Bank of Mexico Raises Interest Rates in Split Decision |
Bank now expects inflation to return to 3% target in the third quarter of 2022 |
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| 2021-06-24 16:31:00 |
Markets |
Fed Gives Big Banks Clean Bill of Health in Latest Stress Test |
Stress tests gauge banks’ ability to maintain strong capital levels and keep lending in a hypothetical severe recession |
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| 2021-06-24 16:20:00 |
Tech |
Google, Facebook, Amazon Among Those Set to Fight House Big Tech Antitrust Package |
Judiciary Committee passed the final piece of a six-part package aimed at curbing the dominance of large tech companies |
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| 2021-06-24 16:17:00 |
Business |
Food Companies Say Combating Climate Change Comes With Costs |
Top executives tell the WSJ Global Food Forum that consumers are paying increasing attention to environmental concerns |
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| 2021-06-24 16:06:00 |
Opinion |
Who You Gonna Believe on Monetary Policy? |
Judy Shelton on the Fed, inflation and fiscal policy. |
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| 2021-06-24 16:04:00 |
Opinion |
Taking a Page From Xi on Rewriting History |
While China’s new history of the Communist Party reign will be nothing but good, the new history of America is nothing but bad. |
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| 2021-06-24 16:00:00 |
Opinion |
Roadblocks Ahead for El Salvador’s Crypto Paradise |
Is it really wise to grant the government direct access to the monetary savings of the people? |
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| 2021-06-24 15:51:00 |
Politics |
Congress Ends Trump-Era Rule Enabling Payday Lenders to Avoid Interest Rate Caps |
Simple majorities in the House and Senate overturn ruling that took effect in December |
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| 2021-06-24 15:43:00 |
Politics |
What’s in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan? |
Package includes funding for roads, bridges, transit, airports and broadband |
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| 2021-06-24 15:34:00 |
Opinion |
Coverup Participation Trophies? |
China’s communist dictatorship celebrates the Wuhan Institute of Virology. |
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| 2021-06-24 15:26:00 |
Tech |
Teamsters Union Votes to Help Organize Amazon Workers |
Resolution follows failed unionization attempt by Amazon employees in Alabama |
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| 2021-06-24 15:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid: Feel the Force—0-60 in 2 Seconds |
Though largely unchanged on the outside, Tesla’s new Model S is a technical tour de force: the fastest, hardest-accelerating, most aero-efficient production sedan ever. Dan Neil takes a road trip. |
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| 2021-06-24 15:12:00 |
Logistics Report |
Regional Package Carriers Join the E-Commerce Rush |
The operators are finding room to grow as retailers seek alternatives to the packed networks of the big parcel carriers |
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| 2021-06-24 15:12:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Considers a Plan to Relocate Afghans Who Aided U.S. During War |
Facing possible Taliban retaliation, Afghans could be moved to U.S. territories or other countries to await visa processing, officials say |
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| 2021-06-24 14:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
How the Office Became a Place to Work |
Employees are starting to return to their traditional desks in large shared spaces. But centuries ago, ‘office’ just meant work to be done, not where to do it. |
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| 2021-06-24 14:44:00 |
National Security |
App Taps Unwitting Users Abroad to Gather Open-Source Intelligence |
The Premise app pays users, many in the developing world, to do tasks like taking photos and completing surveys for clients including the U.S. military |
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| 2021-06-24 14:32:00 |
Business |
Food Giant ADM Bolsters Its Defense Against Hacks, CEO Says |
At The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum, ADM’s top executive says he assumes company will be target |
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| 2021-06-24 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
Disaster Looms in Afghanistan |
Biden and Trump will own the bloody result of America’s withdrawal. |
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| 2021-06-24 14:06:00 |
Markets |
Numbers Ain’t What They Used to Be in Turbulent U.S. Economy |
Durable goods, jobs and home sales have all wrong-footed economists who didn’t count on big revisions lately |
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| 2021-06-24 13:44:00 |
World |
When Will the Canada-U.S. Border Reopen? What We Know |
Business groups push to allow tourists to cross border; Canada prefers phased-in approach |
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| 2021-06-24 13:39:00 |
Markets |
Microsoft Still Needs Windows to Shine |
The storied operating system continues to have an important role to play at the cloud-centric tech company |
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| 2021-06-24 13:37:00 |
Politics |
CDC Extends Federal Eviction Moratorium Through July |
The ban protected millions of tenants but created financial hardships for landlords |
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| 2021-06-24 13:31:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Launches Windows 11 in a Reboot for the App-Economy Age |
Software giant teams up with Amazon to bring more content to the Microsoft app store |
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| 2021-06-24 13:30:00 |
World |
Canada Resists Opening U.S. Border as Covid-19 Vaccinations Ramp Up |
Business groups, border city mayors and citizens are calling for the relaxation of pandemic border restrictions as Covid-19 cases in Canada drop |
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| 2021-06-24 12:40:00 |
World |
Europeans Split Over Russia After Biden’s Summit With Putin |
French-German proposal for meeting rejected by other EU countries who worry it could give the impression that Russian misdeeds are being overlooked |
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| 2021-06-24 12:34:00 |
Markets |
Emergency Landing for China’s Flying Pig Prices |
After two years of plenty for pork producers—and pain for pork lovers—China’s supply crunch has finally eased |
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| 2021-06-24 12:32:00 |
World |
U.S. Offers Afghanistan 3 Million J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Doses |
Washington pledges to ship single-dose shots, ahead of President Biden’s meeting with Afghan leaders |
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| 2021-06-24 12:29:00 |
CIO Journal |
Library of Congress Looks to AI to Help Users Sift Through Its Collection |
America’s oldest federal cultural institution is experimenting with neural networks to help users search through some of its millions of digitized documents |
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| 2021-06-24 12:18:00 |
U.S. |
Nikki Haley Banks Political Favors in Iowa Ahead of Possible 2024 Bid |
Former governor and ambassador tries to build political friendships in state that is expected to start GOP nomination process |
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| 2021-06-24 12:17:00 |
Life & Arts |
One-Pan Strawberry Shortcake |
This streamlined recipe eliminates the mess and fuss of rolling out and cutting individual biscuits. Bake that tender, flaky layer all in one step and get to the sweet payoff faster. |
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| 2021-06-24 12:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Strawberry Shortcake Shortcut: A Quicker Recipe for a Classic |
This streamlined recipe eliminates the mess and fuss of rolling out and cutting individual biscuits. Bake that tender, flaky layer all in one step and get to the sweet payoff faster. |
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| 2021-06-24 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Google, Facebook Pressure Falls Short as Major Antitrust Measures Advance in House Committee |
Tech companies to take the battle over the proposed new regulations and oversight to the House floor and Senate |
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| 2021-06-24 11:54:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans Can Lead on Healthcare Reform |
They’re out of power in Washington, but in state capitals they can show they have real solutions. |
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| 2021-06-24 11:52:00 |
Opinion |
Save Afghanistan’s Sikhs and Hindus |
This small community has outsize cultural influence and historical importance. |
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| 2021-06-24 11:52:00 |
Business |
Permanent Cap on Delivery-App Fees Proposed for New York City |
Legislation would limit how much Grubhub, Uber Eats and other operators can charge restaurants |
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| 2021-06-24 11:47:00 |
Markets |
Why the U.S.-China Aircraft Rivalry Is More Complicated Than It Seems |
Beneath the surface of a spat between Boeing and Comac, a raft of U.S. companies are key suppliers of China’s upstart plane maker |
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| 2021-06-24 11:46:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft’s Windows 11: The Big New PC Features Coming This Year |
A redesigned interface, new productivity features and the ability to run Android apps are all key to Microsoft’s plan to give PCs a fresh ‘Start’—and take on Google and Apple |
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| 2021-06-24 11:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
These Airbnb Alternatives Offer Safe Spaces for Black Travelers, LGBT Tourists and Others |
A new breed of vacation-rental booking sites sets out to provide stylish, welcoming accommodations for their communities |
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| 2021-06-24 10:37:00 |
Markets |
Time for Second Helpings at Olive Garden Parent |
Strong quarterly results from Darden show the ‘reopening trade’ still has some steam |
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| 2021-06-24 10:00:00 |
Business |
So Many Stakeholders. How Do Companies Choose Who to Satisfy? |
Customers, suppliers, employees, investors and communities can have competing interests. And executives can’t afford to pay attention to everyone |
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| 2021-06-24 09:41:00 |
Tech |
Google Delays Cookie Removal to Late 2023 |
Plan to remove web-tracking technology from Chrome has faced pressure from competition regulators, privacy zealots and the digital-media industry |
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| 2021-06-24 09:38:00 |
World |
A Covid-19 Silver Lining in Latin America: Millions of New Bank Accounts |
Government aid turbocharged growth in digital banking, bringing many of the poor into the formal financial sector for the first time |
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| 2021-06-24 09:24:00 |
Politics |
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Aide Questioned in Sexual Harassment Investigation |
The senior adviser was interviewed by New York attorney general investigators, who are looking at behavior dating back more than a decade |
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| 2021-06-24 09:22:00 |
Politics |
Managing Joe Manchin: How Chuck Schumer Tries to Keep Democrats United |
Party stayed united on pursuing elections overhaul, now tackles multitrillion-dollar infrastructure and education ambitions |
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| 2021-06-24 09:16:00 |
Books |
‘The Vixen’ Review: Book of Lies |
A neophyte editor is lost in a labyrinth of literary deception, Cold War betrayal and long-planned revenge, all under the shadow of an execution. |
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| 2021-06-24 09:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
Japan’s Emperor Is Concerned About Coronavirus Spread at Olympics, Aide Says |
Palace says it is conveying Naruhito’s views, a rare intervention by constitutional monarch in current events |
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| 2021-06-24 09:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Deutsche Bank Overhauls Anti-Financial Crime Operations |
The bank seeks a more holistic approach to tackling regulatory challenges instead of just fixing specific compliance shortcomings, an internal memo says |
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| 2021-06-24 08:17:00 |
Business |
John McAfee’s Death Was Likely Suicide, Spanish Authorities Say |
Antivirus software creator was found dead in jail cell |
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| 2021-06-24 08:15:00 |
U.S. |
Austin Boom Spurs Crackdown on Homelessness |
Bans on public camping in Texas are breaking up encampments downtown |
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| 2021-06-24 08:06:00 |
A-hed |
Artist Beeple Sold His NFT for $69 Million—But Has a Tough Time Breaking Into the Art World |
The artist has laid low since Christie’s sold his work, and is launching a new project |
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| 2021-06-24 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Hottest Recruiting Pitch in College Sports: We Can Help You Cash In |
With a new era of compensation for college athletes about to begin, universities like Nebraska are touting their ability to help students monetize their image under new laws. |
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| 2021-06-24 07:51:00 |
World |
China Takes Aim at Educational Costs as It Seeks to Reverse Birthrate Decline |
Officials plan measures to boost couples’ willingness to have children |
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| 2021-06-24 07:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Ad-Tech Company Innovid to Go Public Through Proposed SPAC Merger |
Company joins flurry of firms in the sector going public |
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| 2021-06-24 07:00:00 |
Business |
Goat Group, Parent of Sneaker Marketplace, Valued at $3.7 Billion in Latest Funding Round |
Company says sales of sneakers during the period doubled on its platform, compared with the previous year |
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| 2021-06-24 06:00:00 |
Finance |
JPMorgan Buys Stake in Robert Kraft's Sports-Data Company |
The bank hopes its investment in the Kraft Analytics Group, or KAGR, will help it advise and lend to team owners |
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| 2021-06-24 05:58:00 |
Markets |
Visa Buys Swedish Fintech Tink for More Than $2 Billion |
Tink would give Visa a foothold in open banking, which connects consumers to multiple financial institutions |
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| 2021-06-24 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Hospital Stocks’ Rally Points to Post-Covid Growth |
Rebounding patient volumes are combining with longer-term initiatives to squeeze more profits out of hospitals |
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| 2021-06-24 05:30:00 |
Business |
FedEx Suspended Service for 1,400 Freight Customers |
Carrier dropped businesses to ease congestion in burdened network; some service has been restored |
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| 2021-06-24 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Luminar’s CFO Aims to Conserve Cash as Company Begins Commercial Production |
Maker of software for self-driving cars set a goal of ending 2021 with more cash than it had in January |
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| 2021-06-24 05:30:00 |
Television |
4,368 Episodes Later, Conan O’Brien’s Late-Night Run Ends |
As the television host leaves TBS, here’s how his comedy has evolved over 28 years |
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| 2021-06-24 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Are Projected to Resume Downward Trajectory |
Economists forecast worker filings for unemployment benefits fell after uptick the previous week |
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| 2021-06-24 05:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City to Install First Curbside Electric-Vehicle Charging Station |
Transportation officials hope to set up 100 ports for public use by October |
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| 2021-06-24 04:32:00 |
World |
Benigno Aquino III, Former Philippine President Who Resisted China, Dies at 61 |
During his term, Manila secured a landmark decision from an international tribunal against Beijing’s expansive claims in the South China Sea |
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| 2021-06-24 03:29:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Missiles and Nuclear Weapons: Everything You Need to Know |
Kim Jong Un vows to continue advancing an arsenal that has the potential to hit anywhere in the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-23 23:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Deter Forced Labor With Ban on China’s Solar Panel Materials |
Plan imposes import restrictions and other measures on several companies in Xinjiang involved in silicon production |
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| 2021-06-23 23:01:00 |
World |
Indigenous Group in Canada Says It Has Discovered Hundreds of Unmarked Graves |
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says remains have been found near the site of a former boarding school in Saskatchewan |
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| 2021-06-23 19:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Britney Spears Rails Against Conservatorship, Demands End to Her Father’s Control |
In an impassioned court hearing, the 39-year-old pop star characterized legal arrangement as abusive; ‘I’m so angry.’ |
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| 2021-06-23 18:33:00 |
Business |
BuzzFeed Nears Deal to Go Public Via SPAC, Eyeing Digital-Media Rollup |
Company hopes scale will make it easier to compete for ad dollars with Google, Facebook and Amazon |
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| 2021-06-23 18:29:00 |
Business |
ViacomCBS Taps Paramount+ Programming Chief in Content Leadership Shift |
Media giant is latest industry player to reorganize its ranks to prioritize streaming |
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| 2021-06-23 18:26:00 |
Books |
‘The Words That Made Us’ Review: Constitutionally Speaking |
Revolutionary America is remembered first as a theater of war. But it was also a forum for conversations about the founding of a nation. |
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| 2021-06-23 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Big Win for Property Rights |
The Supreme Court puts significant limits on the government’s claims on the rights of owners. |
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| 2021-06-23 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Surprise: Education Wins in Newark |
The New Jersey Supreme Court upholds charter expansions. |
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| 2021-06-23 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Gensler Blesses the Proxy Duopoly |
The SEC Chair won’t enforce a rule to disclose the conflicts of interest of proxy advisory firms. |
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| 2021-06-23 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Pushes for Wartime Tax Rates |
Unlike the levies of the world wars, his would be permanent and without extensive deductions |
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| 2021-06-23 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
When Does the Actual Governing Start? |
Democrats chase left-wing fantasies instead of dealing with the necessities of policy. |
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| 2021-06-23 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
What China Did to Apple Daily, It Could Do to Any Company |
Beijing uses the odious National Security Law to silence Hong Kong’s feisty voice for freedom. |
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| 2021-06-23 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
NYC Voted. It Was About Crime |
Progressives can win elections, but there’s a problem: They don’t know how to govern. |
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| 2021-06-23 17:44:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Rules Against Union Organizers’ Access to California Farms |
The decision erases a crowning achievement of César Chavez’s farmworker movement |
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| 2021-06-23 17:38:00 |
World |
Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles Steps Down Amid Illegal Logging Probe |
Move comes weeks after he was targeted by federal police in an investigation into alleged illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest |
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| 2021-06-23 17:37:00 |
Markets |
Broader Stock Indexes Slip as Nasdaq Hits Record |
U.S. stocks hold on to most of their gains from earlier in the week as the S&P hovers just shy of its all-time high |
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| 2021-06-23 17:32:00 |
Business |
John McAfee, Antivirus Software Creator, Found Dead in Spanish Jail |
A Spanish court had ordered his extradition to the U.S., where he faced tax-related criminal charges |
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| 2021-06-23 17:30:00 |
Politics |
Kamala Harris to Visit U.S.-Mexico Border on Friday |
The vice president will travel to El Paso, Texas, with Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas amid a surge in migrants seeking to enter the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-23 17:23:00 |
Art Review |
Abroad at Home: To the Manor Borne |
Save the plane fare with a virtual trip to Britain’s most stately abodes. |
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| 2021-06-23 17:11:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Cindy McCain to Represent U.S. at U.N. Food Agency |
Post for widow of Sen. John McCain carries rank of ambassador |
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| 2021-06-23 16:46:00 |
Economy |
Yellen Says U.S. Could Breach Debt Limit Deadline in August if Congress Doesn’t Act |
Treasury secretary urges lawmakers to raise or suspend borrowing limit |
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| 2021-06-23 16:44:00 |
U.S. |
New York Mayoral Race: What Happens Now With Vote Count |
Ranked-choice system kicks in; tally from absentee ballots yet to come |
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| 2021-06-23 16:42:00 |
Art Review |
A Dream No Longer Deferred |
The Oakland Museum of California reopens to the public, following a $20 million renovation that aims to achieve its 1960s goal of being a center of access and refuge. |
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| 2021-06-23 16:34:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration Removes Fannie, Freddie Overseer After Court Ruling |
Supreme Court decision on Wednesday is a blow to investors who bet the mortgage giants would be returned to private hands from government control |
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| 2021-06-23 16:25:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Negotiators Seek Progress Before July 4 Break |
Schumer, Pelosi to meet with administration officials to discuss the nearly $1 trillion proposal |
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| 2021-06-23 16:10:00 |
Asia |
Afghan Government Could Collapse Six Months After U.S. Withdrawal, New Intelligence Assessment Says |
Taliban advances prompt agencies to revise outlook for how long Kabul can hold out |
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| 2021-06-23 15:59:00 |
U.S. |
Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty in Capitol Conspiracy Case |
Graydon Young of Florida also agrees to help prosecutors |
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| 2021-06-23 15:54:00 |
Politics |
Trump Justice Department’s Leak Probe Wasn’t Aimed at Lawmakers |
Past and current officials say FBI obtained Democratic congressmen’s data because they were in contact with committee staffers under investigation |
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| 2021-06-23 15:46:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Ex-Goldman Banker Settles SEC Ghana Bribery Case |
Asante Berko was accused of facilitating as much as $4.5 million in bribes |
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| 2021-06-23 15:44:00 |
Politics |
SEC Considers Shortening 10-Day Window for Investors to Disclose Large Stakes in Companies |
Chairman Gary Gensler is targeting a deadline that has been a point of contention for years between activist investors and public companies |
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| 2021-06-23 15:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Order Wine in a Restaurant: Pairing Tips, Sommelier Strategies |
In part two of her crash course for fledgling oenophiles, our wine columnist lays out the basics of choosing wines that complement your meal and making sure you get the bottle you want for the table |
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| 2021-06-23 15:18:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and the Police |
An acknowledgment that the crisis now is crime, not Covid. |
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| 2021-06-23 15:08:00 |
Business |
Chinese Covid-19 Gene Data That Could Have Aided Pandemic Research Removed From NIH Database |
Researcher says he recovered gene sequences after a Chinese scientist asked that they be removed from government archive |
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| 2021-06-23 15:07:00 |
Business |
NFL Explores Strategic Options for Media Properties, Including Selling Stakes |
Football league hires Goldman Sachs to aid in hunt for potential partnerships |
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| 2021-06-23 15:00:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 10 Shows and Movies to Stream This Week |
‘Penguin Town’ gives the camera’s favorite bird a dose of reality TV; Pierce Brosnan, as a handsome fertility doctor, gives Ilana Glazer the creeps in ‘False Positive’ |
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| 2021-06-23 14:29:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong Defends the Arrests of Journalists |
‘The arrests relate to an alleged conspiracy.’ |
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| 2021-06-23 14:17:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Rules for High-School Cheerleader Brandi Levy in Free-Speech Case Over Snapchat Post |
In 8-1 decision, court finds school violated First Amendment by punishing student for using a vulgar word in social media |
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| 2021-06-23 14:08:00 |
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Fed’s Bostic Says Bond Buying Drawdown Near, Sees Rate Rise in Late 2022 |
Atlanta Fed president sees U.S. economy growing by 7% this year |
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| 2021-06-23 14:03:00 |
Business |
Bill Ackman Makes His Case for Music |
Billionaire is bullish on streaming, profitability, industry growth ahead of investment in Universal Music Group |
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| 2021-06-23 13:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Positive Tests in Uganda Olympic Delegation Challenge Protocols for Tokyo Games |
With the Olympics set to begin in a month, two arriving members of the Uganda delegation have tested positive despite vaccinations and pre-departure testing |
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| 2021-06-23 13:07:00 |
Markets |
How Home Builders Are Contributing to Housing Frenzy |
Some developers are waiting longer to list homes that are under construction |
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| 2021-06-23 13:03:00 |
Real Estate |
For $75 Million, a Beachfront Mansion on Southampton’s Storied Meadow Lane |
The more than 8-acre property is located on a street that’s famously home to business titans and celebrities |
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| 2021-06-23 12:48:00 |
Opinion |
Why There’s New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients |
Biogen’s aducanumab isn’t a cure, but the trials were promising—and other therapies are in the works. |
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| 2021-06-23 12:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Justices Side With Foster Children |
Their ruling strikes a blow against religious discrimination. |
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| 2021-06-23 12:34:00 |
Politics |
Trump Rule Tightening EB-5 Visa Program Struck Down by Federal Judge |
The Biden administration endorsed the rule raising the investment threshold in the immigrant investor program; judge says rules were improperly issued |
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| 2021-06-23 12:10:00 |
Opinion |
ProPublica Tells Only Half the Story on Taxes |
Yellow journalism has been replaced by blue journalism. |
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| 2021-06-23 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
Bork’s Antitrust Standard Is Under Attack From All Sides |
To hit Big Tech, some Republicans would subject all of American capitalism to top-down control. |
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| 2021-06-23 12:00:00 |
Arts |
Nicholas Braun Is the Cousin Greg of the Internet |
The ‘Succession’ and ‘Zola’ star talks writing, music and his Instagram account |
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| 2021-06-23 11:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cowboy Boots in the City? Why Western Style Is Trending |
As lockdowns lift, Western wear is becoming increasingly popular among urbanites. For some, the clothes represent freedom. For others, they’re just good, stylish fun. |
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| 2021-06-23 11:44:00 |
Markets |
Store Brands Could Make a Name for Themselves This Year |
After a boost from the 2008 recession, private-label food has seen stagnating market share. This year could change that. |
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| 2021-06-23 11:36:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Requires Employees to Get Vaccinated Before Going to the Office |
Bank’s employees will be required to confirm they have been vaccinated before entering Morgan Stanley buildings in New York |
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| 2021-06-23 11:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Grilled Tandoori Lamb Chops With Raita and Flatbread |
Quick-cooking butterflied lamb chops bring South Asian street food to the American cookout |
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| 2021-06-23 11:26:00 |
Business |
GlaxoSmithKline Talks Up Growth Prospects as Activist Investor Elliott Looms |
Drug giant gives further details of plans to spin off consumer-healthcare unit |
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| 2021-06-23 11:05:00 |
World |
Russia Says It Fired Warning Shots at British Warship, Prompting Denial From U.K. |
U.K. government says HMS Defender was ‘innocently’ passing through Ukrainian waters |
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| 2021-06-23 11:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
Quick Grilling Recipe: Tandoori-Spiced Lamb Chops |
Butterflied lamb chops cook in minutes. A punchy spice rub and cooling yogurt sauce make it a memorable meal. |
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| 2021-06-23 10:02:00 |
Real Estate |
Repair Furniture or Toss It? How to Make the Agonizing Decision |
Maybe it’s a favorite rug that’s frayed or an inherited sofa with a broken leg. Is it worth fixing? Experts help you make the call. |
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| 2021-06-23 09:39:00 |
Business |
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly to Leave Post in February |
Kelly, who has served as CEO since 2004, will be succeeded by Robert Jordan |
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| 2021-06-23 09:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Tax Pledge Limits Options for Infrastructure Deal |
Republicans’ stance, president’s push for increase on companies leave little room for bipartisan agreement on revenue |
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| 2021-06-23 09:26:00 |
World |
Iran Says It Foiled Attack on Another Nuclear Facility |
Saboteurs were thwarted by precautions taken after previous attacks, authorities said |
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| 2021-06-23 09:09:00 |
Books |
Best Books for Kids: Our Reviewer’s Picks for Summer Reading |
A guide to books ideal for long car rides, the camp duffel bag or rainy days. |
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| 2021-06-23 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Record-Smashing Teen Leaps From High School to Olympic Trials |
Last month, 18-year-old Hobbs Kessler smashed Jim Ryun’s 1,500-meter American junior record, which stood for 55 years. Now Kessler is aiming for the Tokyo Games. |
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| 2021-06-23 09:00:00 |
World |
‘Millionaire Yang’ Was China’s First Stock-Trading Hero |
Yang Huaiding started trading bonds and stocks at the dawn of the country’s financial-markets experiments, before it had real exchanges |
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| 2021-06-23 08:32:00 |
Oil Markets |
OPEC Alliance Considers Boosting Production Amid Uneven Recovery |
Saudi Arabia and Russia target modest additions to group’s output, moving cautiously as economies move at different rates |
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| 2021-06-23 08:08:00 |
World |
Race Between Covid-19 Vaccines and Delta Variant Plays Out in U.K. |
Virus cases surge in country, accompanied by smaller rises in hospitalizations and deaths, as variant takes hold in U.S. and elsewhere |
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| 2021-06-23 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Uber, Lyft Drivers Race to Apps That Make Contract Work a Better Gig |
Adoption of apps to track pay, events and dispute complaints is soaring amid patchwork of regulatory efforts |
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| 2021-06-23 07:30:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank Latin America Fund Leads $28 Million Atom Finance Funding Round |
The deal, a bet on the retail investing boom, values startup at around $150 million |
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| 2021-06-23 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Alley-Oops, Free Throws and the Biggest Shots of the NBA Playoffs |
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul shots. Trae Young’s floaters. The Suns in the mid-range and the Clippers behind the arc. These plays will decide the next NBA champion. |
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| 2021-06-23 07:00:00 |
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Banner Ridge Surpasses $600 Million Target for New Fund |
The new secondary fund could reach up to $1 billion in size |
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| 2021-06-23 06:58:00 |
Tech |
Amazon and Other Tech Giants Race to Buy Up Renewable Energy |
As technology companies reshape the market, they face pressure to demonstrate that their investments are reducing overall emissions |
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| 2021-06-23 06:45:00 |
World |
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily Newspaper to Close After Government Choked Off Funds |
Popular paper founded by Jimmy Lai will cease to exist after the government froze its funds |
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| 2021-06-23 06:39:00 |
Markets |
Chinese EV Maker XPeng Plans to List in Hong Kong |
Rival to NIO targets a July debut and aims to raise up to $2 billion |
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| 2021-06-23 06:38:00 |
Business |
For Ever Given, Ship That Blocked Suez, It Could Soon Be Anchors Aweigh |
Container ship has been stuck in waterway for almost three months due to grounding, legal dispute |
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| 2021-06-23 06:30:00 |
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European Startups Enter the Megadeal Era |
A dozen European startups have raised financing rounds of $500 million or greater this year, the most on record, as valuations and deal sizes rise on the continent |
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| 2021-06-23 06:11:00 |
Markets |
Central-Bank Tapering Is Coming, and the Market Never Gets It Right |
Investors rely too much on ‘supply and demand’ explanations of quantitative easing, which is why they have again been wrong-footed |
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| 2021-06-23 06:08:00 |
Markets |
Jack Ma’s Ant in Talks to Share Data Trove With State Firms |
The fintech giant is in discussions to start a new credit-scoring business with Chinese state-owned enterprises |
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| 2021-06-23 06:00:00 |
IPOs |
Self-Driving Truck Startup Embark to Go Public in $5.2 Billion SPAC Deal |
Embark is the latest self-driving truck firm to tap public markets in recent months, joining Plus and TuSimple |
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| 2021-06-23 05:36:00 |
Markets |
The Bonds That Cried Major Default Risk |
Evergrande is in the midst of another financial squeeze. It has shrugged them off before, but the task at hand looks daunting. |
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| 2021-06-23 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Vizio Looks to Boost Software Business With IPO Cash |
The TV seller is increasing spending this year on R&D and hiring related to Platform+, the smaller of its two business lines |
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| 2021-06-23 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s Fight for Control Over Apps Moves to Congress and EU |
Company says allowing users to download software onto their iPhones without using the App Store jeopardizes protections |
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| 2021-06-23 05:30:00 |
Health |
Illicit Covid-19 Drugs Bound for Mexico Seized by U.S. Authorities |
Possibly counterfeit or generic versions of Gilead’s remdesivir are reaching U.S. via airports |
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| 2021-06-23 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: New York Fed Boss Isn’t Worried About Reverse Repo Surge |
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| 2021-06-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Millions of Americans Refinanced Last Year—but Fewer Black and Latino Homeowners Did |
Financial, historical factors likely steered some minority borrowers away from refinancing, researchers say |
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| 2021-06-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Blue Owl, Newest Private-Equity Creation, Sees Wisdom in Simplicity |
Company gets all of its earnings from management fees, avoiding the less predictable performance-related income |
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| 2021-06-23 05:12:00 |
World |
North Korea Gives the U.S. the Cold Shoulder on Nuclear Talks |
Kim Jong Un regime refuses the Biden administration’s outreach, extending a diplomatic stalemate |
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| 2021-06-23 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Say Cities Can Use Covid-19 Aid to Hire More Police Officers |
Republicans are criticizing activists and some Democratic lawmakers for pushing to defund police departments |
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| 2021-06-23 03:53:00 |
World |
Kim Yo Jong: What We Know About Kim Jong Un’s Sister and Her Role in North Korea |
Star power of dictator’s sister has risen after appearances at 2018 Winter Olympics, two nuclear summits and as a signatory in state media |
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| 2021-06-22 23:21:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi to Decide Whether to Create Committee to Probe Jan. 6 Capitol Riot |
House Speaker is this week weighing how to proceed after Senate GOP blocked independent bipartisan commission |
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| 2021-06-22 22:41:00 |
Markets |
South Korea’s Answer to Robinhood and Venmo Lands a $7 Billion Valuation |
Viva Republica said it completed a round of fundraising worth the equivalent of $406 million |
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| 2021-06-22 20:50:00 |
Politics |
Migrants Sent to Mexico Will Get Another Chance to Seek Asylum |
Asylum seekers who lost their cases during the Trump administration will be able to reapply, Biden administration says |
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| 2021-06-22 19:36:00 |
U.S. |
Houston Hospital Workers Fired, Resign Over Covid-19 Vaccine |
Judge earlier had dismissed an employee lawsuit over Houston Methodist’s vaccine requirement |
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| 2021-06-22 19:30:00 |
World |
U.S. Seizes Internet Domains Tied to Iran’s Government |
Visitors to state-run media and sites operated by Iran-backed militias find banners posted by U.S. agencies |
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| 2021-06-22 19:08:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi Says She Will Create Select Committee to Probe Jan. 6 Assault on U.S. Capitol |
In May, the House passed a bill to create a bipartisan commission to investigate, but Senate Republicans blocked the legislation |
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| 2021-06-22 18:47:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Biden’s Nominee for U.S. Counterterrorism Finance Chief Faces Senate Panel |
President Joe Biden nominated Brian Nelson to be the Treasury Department’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence |
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| 2021-06-22 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Manchin’s Voting ‘Compromise’ |
The deal he’s pitching to replace H.R.1 isn’t much of a deal at all. |
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| 2021-06-22 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
A Bipartisan Missile Buildup |
The defense budget makes good on Trump’s INF treaty withdrawal. |
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| 2021-06-22 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Prairie Chicken Fillet |
The feds use the Endangered Species Act to block fossil fuels. |
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| 2021-06-22 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
More Hidden Costs in the Fight for $15 |
California’s wage floor hurt hours and reliable schedules, a study says. |
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| 2021-06-22 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Sanders Plan: Tax Republicans |
Now Democrats don’t even bother to pretend taxes are about funding needed services. |
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| 2021-06-22 18:21:00 |
Business |
FDA Approved Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Some Staff Concerns |
The agency has faced criticism for approving the drug, Aduhelm, without clear proof it works |
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| 2021-06-22 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Wants a Deal With the Khobar Towers Killers |
His bid to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal is an insult to the 19 U.S. airmen who died 25 years ago. |
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| 2021-06-22 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
El Salvador’s Big Bitcoin Mistake |
Dollarization worked, but ‘forced tender’ laws are a staple of totalitarian regimes. |
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| 2021-06-22 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Breyer Will Say Bye |
‘This Republican Party has shown itself willing, if empowered, to stymie a nomination—any nomination—by a Democratic president.’ |
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| 2021-06-22 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Clarence Thomas vs. the Fictional Progressive Narrative |
His writings from the bench frequently bust popular left-wing myths about race and justice. |
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| 2021-06-22 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Dr. Fauci and the Mask Disaster |
What we really needed was intelligent advice on when and how transmission occurs. |
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| 2021-06-22 17:55:00 |
Books |
‘Energy’s Digital Future’ Review: The ‘Transition’ From Oil |
Transnational elites and American politicos want society to rearrange the energy market. For ‘society’ read ‘government.’ |
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| 2021-06-22 17:37:00 |
Politics |
Senate Democrats Unite on Elections-Law Vote Amid GOP Opposition |
Manchin says he will vote to proceed but the voting-rights effort is expected to fall short of the 60 senators needed to open debate |
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| 2021-06-22 17:37:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan District Attorney Race Reaches the Finish Line |
Two former federal prosecutors, Tali Farhadian Weinstein and Alvin Bragg, have emerged as front-runners |
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| 2021-06-22 17:23:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Talks Focus on How to Pay for Bipartisan Package |
White House has rejected a higher gas tax or fees on electric vehicles to pay for roughly $1 trillion plan |
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| 2021-06-22 17:06:00 |
Television Review |
‘Good on Paper’ Review: A Rom-Com That Isn’t What It Appears to Be |
This Netflix original, written by and starring comedian Iliza Shlesinger, takes the rom-com formula and gives it some wry twists. |
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| 2021-06-22 17:04:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Powell Plays Down Inflation Threat |
Sees shortages fading over time, bringing inflation closer to the Fed’s 2% long-run target |
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| 2021-06-22 16:37:00 |
CIO Journal |
Real-Estate Agents Look to AI for Sales Boost |
Technology leaders at Realogy, Compass and Zillow hope to augment human savvy with algorithms |
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| 2021-06-22 16:33:00 |
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Quanergy to Go Public Through SPAC Deal |
The combined business is expected to list on the New York Stock Exchange |
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| 2021-06-22 16:28:00 |
Television Review |
‘LFG’ Review: Fairness Gets a Red Card |
In presenting the U.S. women’s soccer team and its fight for pay equity with men, this HBO Max film fails to address the full scope of the debate. |
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| 2021-06-22 16:22:00 |
Tech |
Amazon’s Planned Purchase of MGM Faces FTC Scrutiny |
Commission secures antitrust review after talks with Justice Department, and as Amazon critic Lina Khan takes the FTC’s helm |
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| 2021-06-22 16:11:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Existing-Home Prices Hit Record High in May |
Year-over-year price increase is biggest recorded in real-estate group’s data going back to 1999 |
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| 2021-06-22 14:43:00 |
Business |
Delta Covid-19 Variant Could Be Dominant in U.S. in Two to Three Weeks, Study Says |
Vaccination is critical to slowing variants of concern, public-health officials say |
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| 2021-06-22 14:41:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Aims to Curb Gun Trafficking Into Large U.S. Cities |
The effort aims to curb violence in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other places where many guns used in crimes come from elsewhere |
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| 2021-06-22 14:20:00 |
Logistics Report |
Warehouse Rents Surge on Bidding Wars for Scarce Space |
Negotiated prices rose faster than asking rents in the first five months of the year in a rush to fill e-commerce demand, says CBRE |
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| 2021-06-22 14:17:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Miss Biden’s July 4 Goal for Covid-19 Vaccinations |
White House official says it will take a few extra weeks to reach president’s target |
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| 2021-06-22 14:16:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Loyalty Program Goes National |
Restaurant chain joins others in industry to offer rewards to promote repeat visits |
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| 2021-06-22 14:16:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials Stress Bond Buying Isn’t Aimed at Boosting Housing Market |
The New York and San Francisco Fed chiefs say the central bank’s monetary accommodation is intended to support overall financial conditions |
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| 2021-06-22 14:05:00 |
Politics |
Joint Chiefs Warn Against Bill Overhauling Military Justice System |
Military-service leaders take unusual exception to legislation that would strip commanders of authority over serious criminal cases |
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| 2021-06-22 14:05:00 |
Markets |
Why There Is No ‘Taper Tantrum’ This Time Around |
Markets aren’t reacting to signals of tighter Federal Reserve policy as they did in 2013, and there are two possible explanations |
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| 2021-06-22 13:29:00 |
Opinion |
Defense Spending Versus the Social-Welfare State |
‘To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.’ |
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| 2021-06-22 13:28:00 |
Opinion |
Embassy Flags Should Promote American Ideals |
Let the Stars and Stripes alone represent the American idea. |
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| 2021-06-22 13:27:00 |
Opinion |
Charlie Brown’s Subtle, Gentle Political Philosophy |
‘I want to be a great philanthropist with someone else’s money!’ |
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| 2021-06-22 13:12:00 |
Markets |
Earnings Bonanza Could Dwarf Fed Worries |
A better economy might deliver earlier Federal Reserve tightening, but first it will bring stronger corporate profits |
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| 2021-06-22 13:11:00 |
Tech |
Leaving Your Cat Alone? These 5 Gadgets Will Keep Her Healthy and Happy |
New smart tech–from automatic feeders to interactive pet cameras–is designed to keep your tabby fed, hydrated and stimulated while you’re away |
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| 2021-06-22 13:09:00 |
Opinion |
Are Covid Vaccines Riskier Than Advertised? |
There are concerning trends on blood clots and low platelets, not that the authorities will tell you. |
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| 2021-06-22 13:08:00 |
Opinion |
China Has Stopped Biding Its Time |
A bipartisan U.S. consensus emerges on the scale of the threat from Beijing. |
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| 2021-06-22 12:11:00 |
U.S. |
What Is Ranked Choice Voting? NYC’s Ballot Explained, With Bagels |
New York City’s primaries will be the largest U.S. election to use ranked-choice voting, representing a major test for the method |
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| 2021-06-22 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Unlikely Rise of Carl Nassib, the NFL’s First Openly Gay Player |
He didn’t start in high school. He was a college walk-on. He became a valuable NFL player. Then he became the first active player to come out as gay in America’s most popular sports league. |
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| 2021-06-22 10:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
Family Vacations With a Twist for Parents Who Need a Break |
Four involving, outdoorsy programs for kids, from mountain biking to horseback riding, in destinations that parents will find just as diverting |
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| 2021-06-22 10:46:00 |
Business |
U.S. Airports to Receive $8 Billion to Help Pay Bills as Travel Recovers |
Passengers are returning, but airports say they still need help to weather pandemic’s financial hit |
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| 2021-06-22 10:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Euros’ Hottest Party Is in the Group of Death |
France, Germany, and Portugal all head into Wednesday with a chance to advance at the Euros. One of them might be going home. |
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| 2021-06-22 09:35:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Wobble After Dow’s 550-Point Rally |
S&P also muted at the open as investors await Fed Chairman Powell’s testimony |
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| 2021-06-22 09:11:00 |
Markets |
Nonbank Lenders Are Dominating the Mortgage Market |
Nonbanks issued more than two-thirds of mortgages in 2020, their highest market share on record |
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| 2021-06-22 08:57:00 |
World |
Academics Bristle Over LinkedIn Blocking Their Profiles in China |
Affected users say social-networking site owned by Microsoft Corp. is obstructing them over ‘prohibited content’ without further explanation |
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| 2021-06-22 08:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
The NCAA, the Supreme Court, a Duck, and a Bicycle |
The nation’s highest court takes on the warped economy—and flimsy defenses—of big-time college sports |
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| 2021-06-22 08:09:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Delta Variant Threatens to Set Back Europe’s Recovery |
Europe is rushing to vaccinate as many people as possible before the variant takes hold |
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| 2021-06-22 08:00:00 |
World |
American Basketball Pro Spent Eight Months in Secretive China Detention |
A human-rights group says a legal form of Chinese detention that often leaves people cut off from family and lawyers is used at a ‘mass level’ |
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| 2021-06-22 08:00:00 |
World |
Afghans Who Spied for CIA Have a Problem: No Paperwork to Get U.S. Visas |
Thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. are at risk of Taliban retaliation as U.S. leaves the country |
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| 2021-06-22 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Covid-19 Worsens Troubles in an Investor Visa Program |
Fraud plagues EB-5 real-estate investors seeking permanent U.S. status, and the pandemic hurts revenues at their developments |
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| 2021-06-22 07:36:00 |
China |
China to Keep Covid-19 Border Restrictions for Another Year |
Beijing worries about variants as it stages the Olympics and a power transition |
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| 2021-06-22 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Pear Therapeutics to Go Public in Roughly $1.6 Billion SPAC Deal |
The digital health company’s combination with Thimble Point Acquisition to raise about $400 million in gross proceeds |
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| 2021-06-22 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Blackstone Bets $6 Billion on Buying and Renting Homes |
Deal for Home Partners of America, owner of over 17,000 houses in U.S., is latest sign Wall Street believes housing market will stay hot |
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| 2021-06-22 07:00:00 |
World |
Saying ‘No’ to Covid-19 Vaccine in Pakistan Carries Consequences |
Authorities threaten the unimmunized with penalties including cellphone cutoffs and salary suspensions |
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| 2021-06-22 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Confused by the Fed? So Are Markets |
Swings in bond yields reveal deep confusion among investors about the Fed’s intentions and the strength of the post-pandemic recovery |
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| 2021-06-22 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Amazon Could Use Less Prime Time |
Prime Day showcases all the strengths that have now put Amazon under intense scrutiny |
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| 2021-06-22 06:30:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
Growth Firms See Plastic Waste as an Investment Opportunity |
Circulate Capital and Closed Loop Partners are raising capital, including from large companies, to back investments working to reduce and recycle plastic waste |
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| 2021-06-22 06:27:00 |
Business |
Vivendi Shareholders Approve Spinoff of Universal Music |
Universal shares to be listed in Amsterdam in September |
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| 2021-06-22 06:16:00 |
Tech |
Google Faces EU Antitrust Probe of Alleged Ad-Tech Abuses |
EU probe increases scrutiny of Google’s leading role brokering digital ads across the internet |
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| 2021-06-22 06:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Renters Could Collect Home Down-Payment Points With Credit Card |
A real-estate startup is proposing that cardholders could convert points into cash to purchase a property |
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| 2021-06-22 05:45:00 |
World |
Great Barrier Reef Is in Danger, U.N. Agency Says |
Fearing an impact on tourism, Australia vows to challenge Unesco’s recommendation to add the World Heritage site to the danger list |
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| 2021-06-22 05:35:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Invests in Mortgage Clearinghouse |
Electronic clearinghouse Maxex sells $1 billion in mortgages a month |
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| 2021-06-22 05:34:00 |
Markets |
Whatever Their CEOs Say, Banks Are Wary About the Office |
The cost of office mortgages, traditionally one of the safer corners of commercial real estate lending, is increasing |
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| 2021-06-22 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Rising Inflation Looks Less Severe Using Pre-Pandemic Comparisons |
Annual inflation hit a 13-year high in May, but annualized price growth from 2019 was more modest |
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| 2021-06-22 05:30:00 |
Business |
Wage Gains at Factories Fall Behind Growth in Fast Food |
Workers find more opportunities as pay rises and demand for their labor increases |
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| 2021-06-22 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Chewy CFO Says Broader Product Range Bearing Fruit in Higher Earnings |
Pet retailer could post first net profit this year, finance chief says, as it expands to offer fresh food, automatic prescription orders |
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| 2021-06-22 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Voters Set to Decide Next Mayor |
Polling sites for Tuesday’s primaries are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
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| 2021-06-22 02:40:00 |
Markets |
The Copper Price Mountain Crumbles |
The combination of a more hawkish Fed and China’s decision to tap its strategic copper reserve has wrong-footed bullish investors |
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| 2021-06-21 19:53:00 |
U.S. |
Medicaid Enrollment Surged During Covid-19 Pandemic, Report Shows |
Nearly 9.9 million people enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program |
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| 2021-06-21 19:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
Carl Nassib Becomes First Active NFL Player to Come Out as Gay |
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end made the announcement on Instagram, eliciting statements of support from his team and the NFL |
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| 2021-06-21 19:31:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan District Attorney Candidates Sprint to Finish |
The race has become contentious in recent days as the two leading candidates trade punches |
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| 2021-06-21 19:10:00 |
Business |
Appeals Court Revives Challenge to California Law Mandating Women Board Members |
Federal judges say shareholder may sue over state’s 2018 law that requires public companies in California to have women directors |
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| 2021-06-21 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
From Covid to Comeback |
Rahm wins the U.S. Open. Plus, Federal Reserve officials on the brink of discovering the pandemic emergency is over. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Attack on an Alzheimer’s Drug |
Progressives suddenly discover federal spending they don’t like. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
‘Phase Two’ Iran Talks Go Kaput |
The Biden team continues to misjudge Tehran at every turn. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Justice Gorsuch’s Antitrust Tutorial |
In brushing back the NCAA, he and the Supreme Court offer good advice to other judges. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Land Mines for U.S. Abound in the Caucasus |
Azerbaijan is rich with diplomatic possibilities; Armenia complicates matters. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Let Jack Phillips Bake Cake |
Some of the worst acts of intolerance are being done in the name of tolerance. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:15:00 |
Books |
‘Iran’s Perilous Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons’ Review: In Tehran’s Nuclear Archive |
A cache of papers collected during Mossad’s 2018 raid on Iran reveals the true extent of the Islamic nation’s nuclear ambitions. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
‘Free’ Money Can Make Life Worse |
Social workers, not check writers, address problems like substance abuse and domestic violence. |
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| 2021-06-21 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Erratic Data Is an Economic Symptom of the Pandemic |
Among the conundrums: How do you seasonally adjust for a socially distanced Christmas? |
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| 2021-06-21 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Expand the Human Rights Council |
Why not simply make each U.N. member state an automatic member? |
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| 2021-06-21 17:46:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Rejects NCAA’s Tight Limits on Athlete Benefits, Compensation |
The court rules the NCAA violated antitrust law by limiting schools from competing for player talent by offering better benefits |
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| 2021-06-21 17:35:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Police Increase Payments for Anti-Crime Tips |
Initiative announced after a weekend in which NYPD recorded 19 shootings and two homicides |
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| 2021-06-21 17:17:00 |
Economy |
Economy Is Showing Sustained Progress, Powell Says |
Fed chairman sees inflationary pressures easing after pandemic-related supply bottlenecks fade |
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| 2021-06-21 16:54:00 |
U.S. |
Donald Trump’s Former Bodyguard Under Scrutiny in New York Probe |
Matthew Calamari, now the Trump Organization’s chief operating officer, has hired his own attorney as prosecutors investigate the company’s employee perks |
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| 2021-06-21 16:46:00 |
Music Review |
‘The Golden Casket’ by Modest Mouse Review: Float On Past the Noise |
The rock band’s seventh LP teems with experimental sound, but that’s not where its value lies. |
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| 2021-06-21 16:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
American Airlines Cancellations: What to Do If Your Flight Was Canceled |
Here’s how to avoid getting stuck if your scheduled flight gets axed as airlines make last-minute changes |
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| 2021-06-21 16:29:00 |
Logistics Report |
Chinese Port Logjam Threatens Christmas Shipping Rush |
Industry executives say a backlog of ships on the water and an estimated 350,000 containers at docks will further rattle global supply chains deep into the year |
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| 2021-06-21 16:25:00 |
Opinion |
The Federal Reserve Is Facing Troubled Waters |
The Fed could be reined in by having it commit to conduct monetary policy in keeping with basic economic principles. |
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| 2021-06-21 16:23:00 |
Opinion |
Readers Sing Praises of Trees Big and Small |
Trees are wonderfully therapeutic, and that can apply whether the trees are monumental or miniature. |
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| 2021-06-21 16:21:00 |
Opinion |
Civil Servants Need More Time in Private Life |
Allow civil servants to spend two or three years in the private sector and be guaranteed re-entry to the civil service without loss of GS grade. |
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| 2021-06-21 16:20:00 |
Business |
Sanderson Farms Explores Sale |
Chicken producer has attracted interest from suitors including agricultural investment firm Continental Grain |
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| 2021-06-21 16:13:00 |
Business |
The $213 Billion Meatpacking Industry Faces Stricter Oversight in Washington |
New rules, legislation would revamp markets for livestock, poultry |
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| 2021-06-21 16:11:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Miss June Target for Some Covid-19 Vaccine Donations |
Officials say delays are related to logistical challenges in countries set to receive vaccines |
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| 2021-06-21 16:03:00 |
Politics |
Trump Election Pressure Caused Senior Justice Official to Weigh Resigning |
John Demers led the Justice Department’s national security division as it focused on threats of Chinese espionage and influence |
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| 2021-06-21 15:55:00 |
Business |
Netflix Strikes Deal With Filmmaker Steven Spielberg |
The streaming giant announces agreement to have multiple new films made by Spielberg’s production company Amblin Partners |
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| 2021-06-21 15:48:00 |
Music Review |
‘Alligator Records: 50 Years of Genuine Houserockin’ Music’ Review: Indestructible Blues |
The legendary Chicago label celebrates its 50th anniversary with a compilation of its greatest hits, from Shemika Copeland’s 21st-century blues to the original Hound Dog Taylor anthem that started it all |
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| 2021-06-21 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Eating Disorders Surged Among Adolescents in Pandemic |
Doctors report steep increases in both hospitalization and outpatient visits, with children coming in sicker than ever |
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| 2021-06-21 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Williams Not Ready to Pull Back on Aid, Despite Strong Recovery |
Meanwhile, two other Fed officials said the time for the central bank to reduce its bond buying is growing closer |
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| 2021-06-21 14:50:00 |
U.S. |
Convicted Ex-Deutsche Bank Trader Sentenced to Prison |
James Vorley gets a year and a day for manipulating metals prices through spoofing |
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| 2021-06-21 14:43:00 |
World |
Jordan’s Royal Rift Spills Into Court as Men Face Sedition Charges |
Two men were indicted in connection to an alleged plot to replace the king with his younger half-brother, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein |
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| 2021-06-21 14:36:00 |
CIO Journal |
As U.S. Cruises Resume, Operators Outfit Ships With Contact-Tracing Tech |
Ships will soon be returning to sea after more than a yearlong suspension. Cruise companies are using apps, wearable devices and AI as well as repurposing existing systems to keep passengers safe |
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| 2021-06-21 14:35:00 |
Markets |
Work Flexibility, Popular With Employees, Is Hardly a Holy Grail |
Surveys show many Americans aren’t eager to return to the office, but companies have more to consider than just their feelings |
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| 2021-06-21 14:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pandemic Produces a Youth Movement in the Pool for Team USA |
Eight days of unpredictable, upset-filled racing at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials produced a roster of unexpected swimmers heading to Tokyo |
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| 2021-06-21 14:12:00 |
World |
South America Is Now Covid-19 Hot Spot, With Eight Times the World’s Death Rate |
Driving the surge are more infectious variants, low vaccination rates, weak healthcare systems and, in some cases, governments that gave up on controlling the virus |
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| 2021-06-21 13:59:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Orders More Proceedings in Goldman Sachs Shareholder Suit |
Court rejects Wall Street bank’s plea to alter the standards for misrepresentations |
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| 2021-06-21 13:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
After Decades of Control, the NCAA Finds Itself ‘On Its Heels’ |
A Supreme Court decision is opening a new era for the NCAA, one in which states are now calling the shots on athlete compensation |
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| 2021-06-21 12:43:00 |
Opinion |
Critical Race Theory Is the Opposite of Education |
It’s more of a religion. Its practitioners reject the idea of evaluating the merits of competing ideas. |
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| 2021-06-21 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Manchin’s Voter-ID Deception |
His S.1 compromise would allow the use of utility bills, which are easy to forge. |
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| 2021-06-21 12:24:00 |
Markets |
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Acquires Timberland Investment Firm |
Money manager wants to become a major player in forest carbon markets |
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| 2021-06-21 12:02:00 |
Opinion |
Honoring Jimmy Lai |
In Hong Kong, a valiant attempt to keep publishing the truth. |
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| 2021-06-21 11:48:00 |
World |
U.S. Sanctions Senior Belarus Officials Allegedly Tied to Political Crackdown |
U.S. and allies cite activities including flight diversion and arrest of dissident journalist |
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| 2021-06-21 11:34:00 |
A-hed |
How Bad Is Our Company’s Product? Let Us List the Ways |
Tobacco firm Altria tells a judge its e-cigarette offering was lousy. Chalk it up to antitrust defense. |
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| 2021-06-21 11:29:00 |
World |
Iran’s Incoming President Rebuffs Calls to Reel In Missiles, Militias |
Ebrahim Raisi, who won Friday’s election, reaffirms commitment to the nuclear deal as long it serves Iran’s interests |
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| 2021-06-21 10:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Jacket Required’ No More? How the Pandemic Changed Dress Codes |
Le Bernardin in New York City was the latest ‘jacket required’ restaurant to chuck its formal policy |
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| 2021-06-21 09:54:00 |
Markets |
This Big Tech Stock Is Always on Sale |
Tencent’s anchor shareholder Prosus has revealed the value of its $39 billion portfolio of startups—and the full extent of its discount problem |
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| 2021-06-21 09:38:00 |
Markets |
China Orders Ant Group, State Banks to Root Out Cryptocurrency-Related Activities |
Authorities continue to step up nationwide campaign against virtual currencies |
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| 2021-06-21 09:21:00 |
Politics |
America’s Democratic Model Tarnished, Yet Still Powerful |
Trump’s election claims and the Jan. 6 riot damaged U.S. reputation, but that view shifted toward the positive since President Biden took office |
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| 2021-06-21 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
California Gun-Control Battles Sparked by One Judge’s Decisions |
Judge Roger Benitez has struck down several of the state’s gun-regulation measures, including an assault-weapons ban |
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| 2021-06-21 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Jon Rahm Went From Getting Covid to Winning the U.S. Open in 2 Weeks |
Over the course of 15 days, the 26-year-old Spaniard lost a tournament because of a positive test to isolation to winning his first major |
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| 2021-06-21 08:49:00 |
Markets |
Long-Dated Treasurys Win Favor on Receding Inflation Bets |
Investors are unwinding trades that bet on stronger economic growth and inflation |
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| 2021-06-21 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Chip Shortages Are Starting to Hit Consumers. Higher Prices Are Likely. |
Semiconductor companies say they face higher costs that they are passing on to customers in some cases |
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| 2021-06-21 07:03:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Executives Sold Stock Ahead of Reporting Results and Before Troubles Came to Light |
A board special committee concluded the share sales ‘were made for reasons unrelated to the performance of the company’ |
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| 2021-06-21 06:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Seven Simple Steps to Feeling Better and Shedding Pandemic Pounds |
Lose weight with your own 30-day challenge, breathe deeply to shed stress and other tips for getting back to your pre-lockdown shape and self. |
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| 2021-06-21 06:51:00 |
Markets |
What Investors Can Learn From the History of Inflation |
Price spikes post-World War II and the 1970s show how inflation can dominate stock market returns |
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| 2021-06-21 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Rebound in Dow |
Investors are buying stocks and bonds as they assess the prospects of higher economic growth and inflation in the short term and rising interest rates in the future |
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| 2021-06-21 06:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tokyo Olympics to Allow Spectators at Summer Games |
Doctors had advised against crowds but organizers permit up to 10,000 fans at each event as they seek to build excitement |
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| 2021-06-21 06:10:00 |
World |
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily Considers Closing Unless Government Releases Funds |
Possible closure would be biggest blow to press freedom in the city since national-security law imposed in June |
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| 2021-06-21 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Nets Had a Big Three and One Too Many Injuries |
Their stars got hurt, and the NBA’s title favorites got eliminated. Can the last four teams in the playoffs stay healthy? |
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| 2021-06-21 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Universal Music Isn’t the Only Track on Investors’ Vivendi Playlist |
Activist hedge funds face a potential tax bill when the record label is demerged from its owner. But there are other ways to profit. |
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| 2021-06-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
Amazon’s Prime Day Is Earlier Than Usual This Year. Here’s When It Is and What to Expect. |
The online retailer and rivals such as Walmart and Target hold a summer deal-fest for consumers |
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| 2021-06-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Climate Fight Brews as SEC Moves Toward Mandate for Risk Disclosure |
Asset managers push for more information; energy, transportation companies say climate-change risks aren’t easily measured |
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| 2021-06-21 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies in Certain Industries Receive More Auditor Warnings About Survival |
Going-concern notices can foreshadow a bankruptcy filing or a default |
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| 2021-06-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Junk Bonds Flash Warning Signs |
Concerns about defaults grow as yields top 10% for the first time since May 2020 |
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| 2021-06-21 04:36:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Jumps Back Into Payments With Fiserv Deal |
Germany’s largest lender sets up joint venture with U.S. payments giant Fiserv, reentering market it exited nearly a decade ago |
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| 2021-06-21 04:18:00 |
Economy |
Turbocharged U.S. Economy Attracts Foreign Investors |
U.S. is likely the top destination for foreign investment, according to the U.N., as businesses meet bounce in demand for everything from steel to pet food |
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| 2021-06-21 03:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Foo Fighters at Madison Square Garden: What It’s Like to Attend an Arena Concert Post-Lockdown |
Fans of the post-grunge arena rockers filled the roughly 20,000-person venue for its first full-capacity show in more than 15 months |
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| 2021-06-21 03:17:00 |
Markets |
Breaking Up Japan Inc.’s Love Affair With Itself |
Reducing cross-shareholding has long been an objective of Japan’s corporate-governance overhaul, but recent events may have hastened the pace |
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| 2021-06-20 20:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
Jon Rahm Wins the U.S. Open |
The Spaniard outlasted a crowded field to win his first major just two weeks after being forced to withdraw from a tournament he was poised to win because of a positive Covid-19 test. |
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| 2021-06-20 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Don’t Sweat Your Pandemic Résumé Gap |
A hot job market after a year-plus of coronavirus means more places are hiring without holding recent time away from work against candidates |
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| 2021-06-20 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
The Filibuster Helps Nobody, and That Means You |
With simple majority rule in the Senate, politics would consume the lives of ordinary Americans. |
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| 2021-06-20 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Budget’s Arithmetic Problem |
Taxing the rich won’t come close to funding the new social spending the White House is proposing. |
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| 2021-06-20 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: One-Party New York and Crime |
‘Yesterday’s radical firebrand becomes today’s tepid centrist; today’s moderate will be tomorrow’s reactionary.’ |
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| 2021-06-20 16:42:00 |
Opinion |
Arizona’s Almost Maybe 2.5% Flat Tax |
Gov. Ducey’s plan is being stymied by a few Republican holdouts. |
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| 2021-06-20 16:36:00 |
World |
Taliban Advances Test Afghan Forces’ Morale as the U.S. Leaves |
Districts fall, often without a fight, as insurgents negotiate surrender deals |
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| 2021-06-20 16:26:00 |
Opinion |
How Long Can America Keep Borrowing? |
The debt crisis has grown far worse since 1994, when we headed a bipartisan panel. |
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| 2021-06-20 16:23:00 |
Books |
Book Review: ‘The Appalachian Trail: A Biography’ |
In 1921, a magazine writer proposed a scenic trail from Georgia to Maine. Today 3 million visitors hike some portion of the trail every year. |
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| 2021-06-20 16:21:00 |
Opinion |
Give Peruvians Their Day in Court |
Legal challenges to an extremely narrow vote are a fundamental part of democracy. |
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| 2021-06-20 16:02:00 |
CMO Today |
Live-Stream Shopping App Ntwrk Hires Its First Chief Marketing Officer |
Marketers and tech platforms are trying to duplicate in the U.S. the live-stream shopping boom seen in China |
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| 2021-06-20 15:02:00 |
Business |
American Airlines Cuts Some Flights to Avoid Potential Strains |
Travel demand returned more sharply than expected, and too many flights can mean more difficulties when things go wrong |
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| 2021-06-20 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: U.S. Existing-Home Sales, German Business Confidence |
U.S. orders for durable goods will also be in focus |
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| 2021-06-20 14:54:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Could Lose Gas-Tax Rise, Senator Says |
Republican lawmaker Rob Portman cites Biden administration opposition to measure indexing gasoline tax to inflation |
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| 2021-06-20 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Trouble in Paradise: Nantucket Rentals Irk |
Short-term rentals have rapidly become the bane of peaceful neighborhoods everywhere. |
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| 2021-06-20 12:40:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation Disproportionately Hurts the Poor |
Those acting in the name of ‘economic justice’ need to pay more attention to basic economic indicators. |
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| 2021-06-20 12:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Sciences Offer Multiple Multicultural Opportunities |
The periodic table is a veritable atlas. |
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| 2021-06-20 11:39:00 |
Opinion |
Maskless Among the Lemmings |
Forty-nine out of 50 Trader Joe’s shoppers cover their faces, even when not required to. |
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| 2021-06-20 11:38:00 |
Opinion |
Xi’s Rewriting of History Won’t Stay in China |
The Communist Party blunts its past criticism of Mao’s Cultural Revolution. America should push back. |
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| 2021-06-20 10:46:00 |
Business |
North Face Owner Pulled Xinjiang Criticism, Then Reinstated It |
Move by VF, which also owns Vans and Timberland, shows the difficulty in catering to Western consumers and China |
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| 2021-06-20 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Supply Crunch Risks Extending Into 2022, Stoking Inflation |
Orders and backlogs have grown while production and hiring slow |
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| 2021-06-20 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Handle This Job-Interview Question: Would You Rather Work From Home or the Office? |
Employers looking to nail down remote-work policies know this question is top of mind for job candidates |
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| 2021-06-20 09:02:00 |
Tech |
How to Shop Online and Not Get Ripped Off |
Prime Day is almost here. Remember these key rules when buying from Amazon or other megaretailers such as Walmart and Target. |
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| 2021-06-20 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Signals Expansion of Religious Exemptions From Laws |
Cases will test the court’s ability to balance the growing legal recognition of LGBT equality with religious interests |
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| 2021-06-20 08:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Milwaukee Bucks Silence the Noise in Brooklyn |
An unlikely surge by the road team foils an epic Game 7 from Kevin Durant, sending a hobbled contender packing |
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| 2021-06-20 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hawaii’s Remote Workers Discover Challenges and Rewards |
Moving the work-from-home setup to the Aloha state is a dream for many but the reality is a little bumpier. |
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| 2021-06-20 08:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Troubled Companies Take Page From AMC Playbook in Seeking Stock-Market Lifelines |
Struggling companies in industries such as coal mining, offshore drilling and apparel retailing have all launched stock sale efforts this month |
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| 2021-06-20 07:00:00 |
Business |
U.S. Plans to Spend Big on Critical Minerals; Choosing Where Isn’t Easy |
Western governments face challenges as they ramp up efforts to counter China’s dominance in rare earths |
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| 2021-06-20 07:00:00 |
World |
China, Other Asian Countries Vaccinate Against Covid-19 Faster Than Ever |
Campaigns in South Korea and Japan are gaining momentum as China accounts for half of the world’s daily shots |
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| 2021-06-20 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Stars. The Canadian. The Covid Test. The U.S. Open’s Drama Takes Shape. |
There’s a three-way tie for the lead at the U.S. Open. But Louis Oosthuizen, Mackenzie Hughes and Russell Henley will have to hold off the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to take home the major. |
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| 2021-06-20 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Facebook, Alphabet Keep Rising; Apple, Netflix Fade |
After a synchronized surge last year, so-called FAANG stocks peel away as investors look beyond pandemic |
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| 2021-06-20 05:30:00 |
Business |
Amtrak’s Commuter Rail Expansion Faces Hurdle From Freight Trains |
Freight carriers have long resisted calls to make more room on their tracks for passenger trains |
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| 2021-06-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Natural-Gas Glut Has Evaporated, Driving Prices Higher |
The power-plant fuel costs twice what it did at the start of last summer, portending higher utility bills and manufacturing costs |
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| 2021-06-20 05:30:00 |
World |
Terrorist Attacks, Immigration Debates Push French Voters Rightward, Boosting Le Pen |
Anti-immigration party National Rally seeks to capitalize in regional elections, as Macron’s party also leans to the right |
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| 2021-06-20 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Napa Valley Feud Pits Real-Estate Startup Against Homeowners |
Pacaso buys high-end homes and sells ownership shares for weekend getaways, alarming some of the neighbors |
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| 2021-06-19 15:24:00 |
Opinion |
Iran Sends a Message to Biden |
The new president shows who really runs the Islamic Republic. |
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| 2021-06-19 12:54:00 |
U.S. |
Colorado Lets Cities Set Their Own Gun Laws, and Boulder Plans to Move Quickly |
Gov. Jared Polis signed repeal of law that gun-rights supporters have successfully pushed in dozens of states |
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| 2021-06-19 12:03:00 |
Business |
EV Startups Are in Trouble. Investors Don’t Care. |
Shares of new electric-vehicle makers Lordstown Motors, Nikola and Canoo are holding tight despite a challenging series of speed bumps |
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| 2021-06-19 12:03:00 |
Business |
The World Relies on One Chip Maker in Taiwan, Leaving Everyone Vulnerable |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s dominance poses risks to the global economy, amid geopolitical tensions and a major chip shortage |
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| 2021-06-19 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Golfing With the Father I Never Knew |
Inheriting a set of golf clubs gave the author a way to connect with the man who abandoned him before he was born |
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| 2021-06-19 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
The Executive Who Helps Salesforce Stay True to Its Founders’ Philanthropic Pledge |
Ebony Beckwith started her career in operations and rose to oversee charitable giving and the software giant’s foundation |
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| 2021-06-19 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Why PCs Are Turning Into Giant Phones |
Apple is dragging Microsoft, Google and the entire PC industry into the 21st century |
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| 2021-06-19 11:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Father’s Day Quest: Unraveling the Mystery of Your Dad |
Our dads can be an enigma. We talked to communication expert Deborah Tannen to get advice on how to understand our fathers better, even if they’re gone. |
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| 2021-06-19 10:43:00 |
Markets |
The New Test for Central Bankers’ Cool: Booming House Prices |
Norway’s central bank signaled it will raise interest rates to curb a property boom. Other policy makers could be tempted to make a similar mistake |
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| 2021-06-19 10:30:00 |
U.S. |
Dan Quart Runs for Manhattan District Attorney on Criminal-Justice Record |
Assemblyman says he has obtained results in Albany that qualify him to be the borough’s top prosecutor |
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| 2021-06-19 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Brooks vs. Bryson: The Feud Energizing the U.S. Open |
The hostility between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau has invigorated golf fans. This is what it sounded like at Torrey Pines. |
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| 2021-06-19 09:46:00 |
Markets |
Meet the ETF Portfolio Managers Trying Their Luck With Meme Stocks AMC and GameStop |
Some stock pickers are embracing a high-risk approach for traditionally lower-risk exchange-traded funds |
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| 2021-06-19 08:59:00 |
U.S. |
New York Mayoral Candidate Maya Wiley Is Gaining in the Polls |
Progressive groups back former civil-rights lawyer, who is second in recent poll after Eric Adams |
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| 2021-06-19 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New Tween Status Look: LoveShackFancy Dresses and Golden Goose Sneakers |
Look closely, and you’ll start to see packs of young women together wearing near-identical versions of this pricey, viral outfit |
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| 2021-06-19 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ryan Lochte Fails to Qualify for the Tokyo Olympics |
The 12-time Olympic medalist fell short in his bid to make the U.S. swim team |
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| 2021-06-19 03:33:00 |
World |
Iranian Hard-Liner Set to Win Presidency Amid Nuclear Talks |
With about 90% of the votes counted, Ebrahim Raisi has about 62% of the ballots cast, the interior ministry says |
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| 2021-06-18 18:50:00 |
Business |
Judge Sides With Florida in Suit Against CDC’s Covid-19 Rules for Cruises |
Gov. Ron DeSantis fought to restart cruises, says ‘CDC has been wrong all along’ |
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| 2021-06-18 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Saving New York City |
The Big Apple needs a turnaround—starting with crime control. |
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| 2021-06-18 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Policy by Judicial Decree |
‘Sue and settle’ is back, this time to remake the U.S. economy. |
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| 2021-06-18 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Doctors for Progressive Conformity |
The AMA wants to police the speech of dissenting members. |
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| 2021-06-18 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Garland’s Bolton Reprieve |
The DOJ stops its pursuit of the Trump adviser over his book. |
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| 2021-06-18 18:20:00 |
U.S. |
Businessman Sentenced to 2½ Years in $150 Million Bank Fraud |
Ray Akhavan was convicted in a scheme to trick financial institutions into processing online marijuana sales |
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| 2021-06-18 17:59:00 |
Music Review |
The San Francisco Symphony Returns |
The orchestra makes a dazzling comeback, thanks to loosened Covid-19 restrictions and an ambitious new music director, Esa-Pekka Salonen. |
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| 2021-06-18 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Red Lines for Russian Hackers |
Is the U.S. finally starting to exploit the terminal decadence of Moscow’s ex-KGB regime? |
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| 2021-06-18 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Americans Should Know the Story of Abolitionist Cassius Clay |
Muhammad Ali’s namesake risked his career, wealth and life to promote emancipation. |
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| 2021-06-18 17:52:00 |
CIO Journal |
Companies Struggle to Keep Their Tech Workers From Logging Off |
In seller’s market for IT talent, CIOs redouble efforts to retain skilled workers |
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| 2021-06-18 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Practical Jokes Were My Father’s Vice |
In 1973 he was the spitting image of Spiro Agnew. But the joke didn’t last long. |
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| 2021-06-18 17:25:00 |
Markets |
European Union Lifts Bond-Sale Ban for Some Banks |
JPMorgan, Citigroup and Bank of America among banks cleared to work on future EU bond sales |
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| 2021-06-18 16:54:00 |
Business |
Juneteenth, Now a Federal Holiday, Puts Companies to Work on a Response |
Employers rush to decide whether and how to give paid time off for the first new federal holiday in nearly four decades |
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| 2021-06-18 16:53:00 |
Politics |
Delta Covid-19 Variant Likely to Become Dominant in U.S., CDC Director Says |
Public-health officials say vaccinations are key to holding virus in check |
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| 2021-06-18 16:47:00 |
Markets |
Avalanche of Options Trades Fuels Market Pullback |
One measure of trading activity has reached its second-highest level on record |
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| 2021-06-18 16:40:00 |
Masterpiece |
Lucid Living |
Symmetry and simplicity prevail in Philip Johnson’s Glass House, a getaway home turned architectural museum in New Canaan, Conn. |
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| 2021-06-18 16:38:00 |
Art Review |
‘Cézanne Drawing’ Review: Radical With a Pencil |
An exhibition at MoMA argues that the foundational painter of modern art produced his most groundbreaking work on paper. |
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| 2021-06-18 16:24:00 |
Opinion |
Churchill and ‘Woke Totalitarianism’ |
Another statue is vandalized. |
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| 2021-06-18 16:18:00 |
Middle East |
U.S. Military to Withdraw Hundreds of Troops, Aircraft, Antimissile Batteries From Middle East |
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told Saudi crown prince of drawdown in June 2 call, officials say |
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| 2021-06-18 16:10:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
In the weeds with Napoleon Bonaparte; the sharp comic fiction of Laurie Colwin; the designer who transformed the modern office; an author’s nightmare from Laura Lippman and more. |
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| 2021-06-18 16:09:00 |
Politics |
Biden Marks Covid-19 Milestone of 300 Million Shots With a Warning on Variant |
Delta variant will leave unvaccinated ‘even more vulnerable,’ president says |
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| 2021-06-18 15:42:00 |
U.S. |
Bishops Advance Effort That Could Restrict Communion for Biden |
U.S. church leaders approve controversial proposal despite warnings from Vatican |
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| 2021-06-18 15:41:00 |
Books |
‘Napoleon’ Review: The General’s Garden |
In the estate he gave his empress, the gardens were lavish. His life ended in a modest one he tilled himself. |
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| 2021-06-18 15:40:00 |
Books |
Laurie Colwin: The Smile and the Blade |
Laurie Colwin applied her comic imagination to big subjects like love and longing. |
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| 2021-06-18 15:38:00 |
Books |
Politics: Nationalism, Then and Now |
To decide whether nationalism is good or bad for America, we first have to agree about what it is. |
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| 2021-06-18 15:12:00 |
World |
Palestinians Scrap Pfizer Vaccine Swap With Israel |
Palestinian Authority says the soon-to-expire vaccines didn’t meet agreed-upon standards |
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| 2021-06-18 14:55:00 |
Books |
‘Fox and I’ Review: Something Wild |
The barrier between humans and wild animals has a long history, but trust a fox to sneak through. |
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| 2021-06-18 14:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Art, Power and Glory in Florence |
A new exhibition shows how the ruling Medici family used artworks as propaganda in the 16h century. |
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| 2021-06-18 14:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Emerson Can Teach Us About Resilience |
The great writer coped with pain and loss by getting back to work, not by withdrawing into ‘self-care.’ |
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| 2021-06-18 14:06:00 |
World |
AstraZeneca Not Required to Accelerate Covid-19 Vaccine Deliveries, Pay Fines to EU |
Brussels court ruling stems from EU accusations over delays of vaccines the company developed with Oxford University |
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| 2021-06-18 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
Why Shutdowns and Masks Suit the Elite |
Covid restrictions seem less onerous from the standpoint of ‘expressive individualism,’ which defines the self in terms of ‘its will and not its body.’ |
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| 2021-06-18 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
These States Lead the Way on Pension Reform |
Arizona, Michigan and Texas are showing how to create resilient systems for government retirees. |
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| 2021-06-18 13:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
Skip the Dude Ranch. A Hands-On Vacation at These Working Ranches Is Far More Authentic and Gratifying. |
The pandemic made sloths of many of us. To shake off the inertia—and really get your heart pumping—book a vacation to a working cattle ranch and prepare to pitch in. |
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| 2021-06-18 13:25:00 |
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Irish Healthcare System Struggles With Tech Disruptions After May Ransomware Attack |
Some IT services are still down, medical procedures delayed as the healthcare organization slowly recovers |
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| 2021-06-18 13:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Runner Under Doping Ban Won’t Compete in U.S. Olympic Trials |
Shelby Houlihan, who blamed a failed drug test on a tainted burrito, won’t compete, a U.S. track official confirmed |
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| 2021-06-18 12:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Simple Soufflé Recipes: Seize the Moment |
It’s time to start living in the now. And what better way than with a fluffy, fleeting soufflé? Whether the recipe is sweet or savory, follow a few basic tips and your results will rise above anything you can get in a restaurant. |
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| 2021-06-18 12:26:00 |
Opinion |
Millions of Americans Have Moved On From the Capitol Riot |
Peggy Noonan’s barely disguised politicized dwelling on Jan. 6 serves only to exacerbate an issue which the majority of Americans have processed and are done with. |
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| 2021-06-18 12:25:00 |
Opinion |
Good Court Behavior Begets Responsibility |
I have witnessed a variety of court demeanors and sportsmanship. |
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| 2021-06-18 12:22:00 |
Opinion |
Southern Baptists Should Stick to the Gospel |
Jesus recognized only two classes of people—saved or unsaved. He didn’t consider male/female, slave/free, Jew/Gentile. |
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| 2021-06-18 12:20:00 |
U.S. |
What Is Juneteenth, the Newest Federal Holiday? |
Annual celebration commemorating the day when the last enslaved African-Americans were informed that they were free is now an official federal holiday |
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| 2021-06-18 12:06:00 |
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BOJ Introduces Lending Facility for Climate Change |
The BOJ maintained its target for short-term interest rates at minus 0.1% |
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| 2021-06-18 11:48:00 |
Markets |
Consolidation May Be Coming to a Screen Near You |
Meme cash lets AMC go ‘on the offensive’ while other chains are shopping, but final impact unclear |
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| 2021-06-18 11:26:00 |
Markets |
HSBC to Take $3 Billion in Losses on Sale of Troubled French Bank |
Lender controlled by private-equity firm Cerberus will buy HSBC’s French retail operations for a symbolic one euro |
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| 2021-06-18 10:30:00 |
Markets |
Wishful Thinking in a World Without Yield |
The need for higher returns can breed desperation for anyone with a portfolio—large or small |
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| 2021-06-18 10:00:00 |
World |
Swiss Scientist Refined Technology Used in MRI Scans |
Richard Ernst, who has died at age 87, won a Nobel prize for work that is vital to medical diagnostics and pharmaceutical research |
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| 2021-06-18 09:50:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘Dream Girl’ Review |
‘Your character seems so real’ might be the ultimate compliment for a novelist—or a perfect nightmare. |
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| 2021-06-18 09:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Relax on Father’s Day? No Thanks. Give Me Madness. |
A holiday offers time for peaceful reflection—or just a food fight with the kids |
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| 2021-06-18 09:40:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on Berlin in History |
Selected by Barney White-Spunner, the author, most recently, of ‘Berlin: The Story of a City.’ |
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| 2021-06-18 09:27:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Bullard Pencils In Rate Increase in 2022 |
St. Louis Fed President questions continued mortgage-bond purchases amid robust housing market |
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| 2021-06-18 09:27:00 |
Markets |
Adobe, Smith & Wesson, Orphazyme: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Futures were sinking to close out a rocky week |
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| 2021-06-18 09:25:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: Enchantments From All Over |
In the world of Chirri & Chirra, a little rain can’t stop the magic. |
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| 2021-06-18 09:12:00 |
Business |
Air Travel’s Quick Rebound Is Straining Agents, Airlines and Airports |
Phone holds for assistance can take hours and airports are overwhelmed |
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| 2021-06-18 09:06:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Signals Willingness to Resume Nuclear Talks |
At a meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party, leader says the country should prepare for diplomacy and confrontation with U.S. |
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| 2021-06-18 08:58:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Turns Away From SoftBank and Its Founder, Masayoshi Son |
Swiss bank was one of the Japanese businessman’s biggest personal lenders, but stock-based loans were liquidated in the recent months, according to filings |
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| 2021-06-18 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Energy Department Seeks to Keep Grant-Backed Technology Jobs in U.S. |
New regulations would remove exemptions used for offshore manufacturing |
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| 2021-06-18 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Stanley Black & Decker CFO Looking for Partnerships With Battery, Chip Makers |
Tool maker is spending more time and money on relationship building with suppliers |
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| 2021-06-18 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The World’s Best Player Without a Position |
France midfielder N’Golo Kanté has defied soccer orthodoxy to become one of the most influential players in the game |
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| 2021-06-18 07:47:00 |
World |
Rising Covid-19 Cases Threaten Indonesia With a Deadly Surge, Dominated by the Delta Variant |
A wave of infections like the one that hit India is feared, as parts of Indonesia explode with new cases and hospitalizations |
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| 2021-06-18 07:41:00 |
Markets |
How Green Was My Tesla—and How Cheap? |
Car makers are increasingly focusing on the environmental impact of making EVs. While necessary, such efforts could slow the technology’s adoption. |
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| 2021-06-18 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Peloton Analyst Trades Endorphins for Anxiety |
Company’s fortune favors the fundamentals rather than the bold, according to an analyst |
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| 2021-06-18 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Compass Agents Could Get Lost |
Real estate broker Compass’s tech-stock narrative needs all its agents to sell it |
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| 2021-06-18 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
As Boy Scouts Near Civil Settlement, Criminal Probe Looms |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel opened a criminal investigation into the sex-abuse scandal this month |
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| 2021-06-18 07:00:00 |
Finance |
PE-Backed Hospital Chain Got Help From Major Landlord as Losses Mounted |
Medical Properties Trust helps private-equity firms profit from hospital deals, but it is heavily exposed to financial issues at Steward Health Care |
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| 2021-06-18 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
Investors Look Beyond the Pitchbook to Assess Managers |
Backers of private investment funds use personality tests, Uber scores and genealogy sites for insights into the professional character of investment professionals |
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| 2021-06-18 06:56:00 |
World |
Iranians Vote in Election Amid Talks to Save Nuclear Deal, Revive Economy |
After nearly all nonconservative candidates were disqualified, election is a contest between Ebrahim Raisi and Abdolnaser Hemmati |
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| 2021-06-18 06:40:00 |
Markets |
Dow on Track for Worst Week Since January |
Stock futures edged lower Friday, signaling tepid drops for the S&P 500 and Dow while technology stocks look to modest gains |
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| 2021-06-18 06:18:00 |
Markets |
The Skies Are Darkening for Emerging-Market Stocks |
With rising interest rates in some developing economies, pressure on Chinese tech and the potential for a stronger dollar, it is becoming harder to make a positive case for EM stocks |
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| 2021-06-18 06:04:00 |
China |
China Considers Lifting All Childbirth Restrictions by 2025 |
Concerned about falling birthrates, policy makers plan further shift toward policies that explicitly encourage childbirth |
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| 2021-06-18 05:33:00 |
Business |
CVS and Walgreens Were Reeling. Now They’re Riding a Covid-19 Wave. |
After struggling early in the pandemic, pharmacy chains say vaccines have been a boon to business |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Politics |
HUD Aims to Boost Homeownership for Buyers With Higher Student Debt |
Relaxed student-loan calculation will likely qualify more Black and Hispanic buyers for federal government-backed loans |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Ruling on Affordable Care Act Emboldens Democrats |
In courts and Congress, Republicans face a difficult path to repeal the law; Democrats hope to expand it further |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Funding for Bezos Space Company Fails to Launch in House |
Members from both parties made clear the Senate’s $10 billion authorization was a nonstarter |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Why Crime Could Kill Crypto |
Cryptocurrencies helped enable a cybercrime wave, placing them in the crosshairs of regulators |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
It Isn’t Just AMC. Retail Traders Increase Pull on the Stock Market. |
Data shows amateur investors have been upending everything from trading volume to large investors’ bets |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Capital Gains: A Century-Old Tax Break Gets a Rush of Attention |
The Biden administration wants to raise tax rates on investment profits for the highest earners. Some Americans who aren’t in the top tier would be affected as well. |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Europe’s Chief Prosecutor Has 300 Cases on Her Plate Already |
Laura Codruta Kövesi, head of the brand-new European Public Prosecutor’s Office, talks about integrating antifraud efforts in the bloc and wants to hire 50 more investigators: ‘Do we want a kitten or do we want a tiger?’ |
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| 2021-06-18 05:30:00 |
Business |
The Clubby World of Venture Capital Finds a New Bet: Black Entrepreneurs |
Funds increasingly seek out diversity among company founders |
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| 2021-06-17 19:58:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Near Bankruptcy Deal With Largest Victims Group |
Youth group is expected to pay out victims through a combination of cash and insurance policies |
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| 2021-06-17 19:58:00 |
U.S. |
Catholic Bishops Debate Communion for Biden, Politicians Who Support Abortion Rights |
Question has split U.S. Catholic hierarchy and raised tensions between its leadership and Pope Francis |
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| 2021-06-17 19:14:00 |
World |
Turkey Will Continue Securing Afghan Airport, U.S. Says |
Officials say there is still no resolution to a major source of strain between the nations, Ankara’s purchase of a Russian air defense system |
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| 2021-06-17 18:57:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Microsoft’s Combination of CEO and Chairman Roles Goes Against Trend |
Nearly 60% of S&P 500 companies have separate CEO and chairman positions, according to ISS ESG data |
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| 2021-06-17 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
Bill Maher Diagnoses Liberal ‘Progressophobia’ |
Young people are unable to see that ‘your dorm in 2021 is better than the South before the Civil War.’ |
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| 2021-06-17 18:51:00 |
U.S. |
Tali Farhadian Weinstein Spends Big in Manhattan District Attorney Race |
The candidate has donated over $8 million of her own money to fund a television and social-media advertising blitz rarely seen in a prosecutor election |
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| 2021-06-17 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
One Cheer for the Supreme Court on Religious Liberty |
A narrow ruling helps Catholic foster parents, but the faithful deserve more protection under the First Amendment. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
The ObamaCare Massacre That Wasn’t |
So much for all those alarums about Justice Amy Coney Barrett. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Arresting Hong Kong’s Press |
This week police targeted journalists at Apple Daily. But no business is safe. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Bring Back the Tourists |
The EU says Americans can visit again. Biden should reciprocate. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Banned Runner’s Attempted Entry in U.S. Olympic Trials in Doubt |
Shelby Houlihan, hit with a four-year ban after failing a drug test, is on the start list for two races Friday. Global anti-doping and athletics officials indicate she should be ineligible. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Personal Touch Doesn’t Amount to a Foreign Policy |
We no longer live in a world of monarchs who forge political alliances through marriage. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
The Pharmacist Who Never Came Home |
Gary Bender was 15 when his father left him in charge of the family store. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Is There a Central Banker in the House? |
It often feels as if no one is in charge of monetary policy in the world’s largest economy. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Hamas Denounces Ilhan Omar |
‘While they appreciated Mrs. Omar’s attempt at defending the Palestinian people, . . .’ |
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| 2021-06-17 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Mr. President, Meet the Law |
Courts start to tell Biden he can’t rewrite federal law through executive action. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:28:00 |
Books |
‘Charlie Brown’s America’ Review: ‘Peanuts’ and Politics |
Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip was, on one level, all charm. But on another it delivered cunningly ambiguous social commentary. |
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| 2021-06-17 18:21:00 |
World |
Israel Strikes Militant Targets in Gaza After More Arson Attacks |
Latest exchange rattles month-old cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that mediators are trying to keep from falling apart |
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| 2021-06-17 18:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Herb Revolution in American Cooking |
A few basic herbs were once thought to be enough, but now our kitchens teem with the flavors of cilantro, lemongrass, Thai basil and much more. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:56:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Brave as a Mouse’ by Nicolo Carozzi |
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| 2021-06-17 17:56:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Wildflowers’ by Liniers |
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| 2021-06-17 17:55:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Chirri & Chirra, The Rainy Day’ by Kaya Doi, translated by David Boyd |
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| 2021-06-17 17:54:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘What Does Little Crocodile Say?’ by Eva Montanari |
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| 2021-06-17 17:40:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Rules Cargill, Nestle Can’t Be Sued in Child-Labor Case |
Justices say allegations of abuse in Ivory Coast don’t have enough connection to the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:37:00 |
World |
U.S. Embassy in Kabul Warns of Covid-19 Emergency |
More than 100 embassy staff in Afghanistan test positive; personnel ordered to avoid leaving quarters |
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| 2021-06-17 17:34:00 |
Real Estate |
Allegations Against Cedar Realty Trust CEO Are Rejected |
Arbitrator clears Bruce Schanzer of harassment claim and says a former executive failed to establish her claims of either discrimination or retaliation |
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| 2021-06-17 17:32:00 |
U.S. |
St. Louis Couple Who Waved Guns at Protesters Plead Guilty to Misdemeanors |
Patricia and Mark McCloskey had said that George Floyd demonstrators who marched past their home last year were trespassing |
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| 2021-06-17 17:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Signs Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday |
President calls it a day to remember ‘moral stain’ and ‘terrible toll’ slavery took on the nation |
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| 2021-06-17 17:29:00 |
Opinion |
A Second Death Tax Will Hit Inflated Gains |
For all the talk about “corporate short-termism,” the reality is that no one thinks more about the long term than wealthy families. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
Has the Left or Right Helped Blacks More? |
The history of the Democratic Party (Mr. Collopy’s left) has been one of the biggest hindrances of black progress. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:24:00 |
Film Review |
‘Luca’ Review: A Matter of Scale(s) |
In this new Pixar flick, which skips the big screen for a Disney+ debut, two young sea monsters living by the Italian Riviera turn into teenage boys on dry land. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed Is Following the Rising Sun on Inflation |
The Fed has taken a leaf out of the Bank of Japan’s book. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:22:00 |
Television Review |
‘Physical’ Review: Dancing Away the Pain |
Rose Byrne plays a stifled housewife turned aerobics star in this new ‘80s-set comedy from Apple TV+. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
‘It’s Only a Play’ Review: Cheering Up With Terrence McNally |
Stream George Street Playhouse’s production of this meta comedy about the delusion of Broadway. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:19:00 |
Film Review |
‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ Review: Surviving—and Thriving |
A new documentary by Mariem Pérez Riera spotlights the vibrant 89-year-old actress’s winning presence, on camera and off, over her still-active career. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:17:00 |
Television Review |
‘College Bowl’ Review: A Smart Comeback |
Ex-NFL star Peyton Manning and his older brother, Cooper, make the grade as the amusing new hosts of the NBC-revived quiz show, where $1 million in scholarships is at stake. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:09:00 |
Opinion |
Will Covid Rules Ever End? |
Politicians aren’t the only ones who enjoy telling us what to do. |
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| 2021-06-17 17:04:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Leaves Affordable Care Act Intact |
The high court preserves the 2010 healthcare law, the signature legislative accomplishment of the Obama administration |
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| 2021-06-17 16:56:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Guidance on Charging Compliance Chiefs Could Bring Clarity, but Some Seek More Protections |
Without changes at the corporate level, such as different reporting lines, many compliance professionals could continue to face liability worries |
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| 2021-06-17 16:56:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Exempts Catholic Foster-Care Agency From Nondiscrimination Law |
Catholic Social Services is entitled to city contract despite Philadelphia ordinance requiring contractors to treat same-sex couples equally, court rules |
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| 2021-06-17 16:45:00 |
Politics |
Why Is ACA Still Controversial 11 Years After Healthcare Law Known as Obamacare Was Passed? |
For the third time, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a law opposed by most Republicans |
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| 2021-06-17 16:45:00 |
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Top Bankruptcy Firm Kirkland Losing Lawyers as Economy Improves |
Up to 20 bankruptcy partners and associates left the firm this year |
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| 2021-06-17 16:26:00 |
Politics |
The Affordable Care Act: A Brief History |
How new provisions, Supreme Court challenges and Congress votes have shaped the healthcare law |
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| 2021-06-17 16:23:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan $1 Trillion Infrastructure Package Gains Steam |
President Biden is reviewing the proposal as some Democrats craft a separate, bigger package |
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| 2021-06-17 16:17:00 |
CFO Journal |
Rio Tinto Makes Its Interim Finance Chief Permanent |
Peter Cunningham was named CFO of the mining company, which has faced pushback after destroying ancient caves in Australia |
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| 2021-06-17 15:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Get Paid to Take a Bike Ride? |
A behavioral economist answers questions on seeking company reimbursement for off-duty exercise, reducing last-minute jitters and improving results from job interviews |
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| 2021-06-17 15:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal Withdraw From Wimbledon |
Nadal will also skip the Olympics but Osaka indicated she will play in Tokyo, returning from her mental-health break |
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| 2021-06-17 15:23:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Women—Like Rihanna—Are Cutting Their Hair Short |
As re-entry beckons, salons are reporting a rise in 1920s-style liberating bobs and pixie cuts. Here, what to consider before you take the leap. |
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| 2021-06-17 15:09:00 |
Politics |
Texas Firearms Bill Revives Gun-Rights Strategy Rejected by U.S. Courts in Past |
Bill would let residents buy Texas-made gun silencers without a license, which is currently illegal under federal law |
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| 2021-06-17 14:57:00 |
Politics |
Critical Race Theory: What It Means for America and Why It Has Sparked Debate |
A concept developed by academics in the 1970s has triggered political debate and controversy in everything from school curricula to workforce trainings |
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| 2021-06-17 14:40:00 |
Economy |
Fed Reverse Repos Surge to Record of $756 Billion After Rate Tweak |
Surge follows the Fed moving the facility’s return rate up to 0.05% from zero |
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| 2021-06-17 14:34:00 |
Markets |
Kroger’s Cart Overfloweth |
Supermarket giant had strong quarter and still has room to improve as normalcy returns |
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| 2021-06-17 14:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
Wine Tasting 101: An Accessible Guide to Key Grapes, Terms and Techniques |
In part one of a three-part introduction to wine tasting, pairing and buying, our wine columnist schools a recent college grad in the essentials |
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| 2021-06-17 13:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
2022 Porsche 911 GT3: Step on the Gas (While It Lasts) |
The GT3, a barely street-legal track toy, boasts Porsche’s third-most powerful internal combustion engine on the 911 platform—the last the company will electrify. Dan Neil takes it for a spin. |
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| 2021-06-17 13:29:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. to Invest More Than $3 Billion in Covid-19 Antiviral Development |
Medicines, which would be designed to be taken at home and treat early symptoms, expected to arrive by year’s end |
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| 2021-06-17 13:12:00 |
U.S. |
States Stiffen Penalties for Those Deemed Rioters at Protests |
Iowa governor follows others signing bills in the wake of George Floyd protests; critics say they threaten free-speech |
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| 2021-06-17 13:04:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Declines to Offer Position on State-Tax Deduction Cap |
Lawmakers press Treasury secretary for details as some Democrats are pushing for cap’s repeal in any tax legislation |
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| 2021-06-17 12:50:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Old Believers Need to Move Past Donald Trump |
He wasn’t up to the task of preserving democracy, civic sanity, and freedom of speech and thought from progressive elites. |
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| 2021-06-17 12:47:00 |
Opinion |
The Faith of an Autistic Man |
It surprises people that my relationship with God is based on logic, not emotion. |
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| 2021-06-17 11:52:00 |
World |
Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia, Last Leader of Africa’s Liberation Era, Dies at 97 |
Founding president’s long political career included periods as freedom fighter, autocrat and elder statesman, marked by his yielding of electoral power |
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| 2021-06-17 11:28:00 |
Tech |
China Steps Up Antitrust Pressure on Internet Firms |
Authorities make surprise on-site inspections, questioning executives and downloading contracts |
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| 2021-06-17 11:22:00 |
Markets |
SEC Investigating Former Chair of Auditing Industry Regulator |
The recently dismissed head of the PCAOB is under scrutiny for the handling of internal complaints |
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| 2021-06-17 10:58:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Clarifies That Vehicle Purchase Agreements Aren’t Binding Orders |
Disclosure comes days after electric-truck startup’s president said company had ‘pretty binding’ preorders |
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| 2021-06-17 10:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Path for Olympics Clears After Japan Declares End to State of Emergency |
Increase in Covid-19 vaccinations and improving public support make the Games likely to proceed |
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| 2021-06-17 10:00:00 |
World |
After a Year of Denying Covid-19, Tanzania Orders Vaccines |
East African nation shunned lockdowns, attracting a host of pandemic skeptics |
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| 2021-06-17 09:47:00 |
Business |
Many Companies Want Remote Workers—Except From Colorado |
After a new state law that requires employers to disclose salaries for open positions, some are advertising jobs available anywhere in the U.S. but Colorado |
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| 2021-06-17 09:40:00 |
Politics |
Biden Wants to Focus on China, but Putin and Russia Crises Remain a Distraction |
The U.S. president has attempted to realign diplomatic, military and economic resources to better counter Beijing |
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| 2021-06-17 09:31:00 |
Markets |
Gold Price Drops, Dollar Rallies After Fed Nods at Inflation Risks |
Price of gold declines by most in almost six months, while dollar continues Wednesday’s rally |
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| 2021-06-17 09:23:00 |
Politics |
Tech Industry’s Glory Days in Washington Are Over |
Lobbyists for tech companies, many Obama veterans, now face tough crowd in Congress, White House |
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| 2021-06-17 09:12:00 |
Markets |
CureVac, Honest, Bank Stocks: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
The dollar continued to firm after its biggest one-day jump in more than a year |
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| 2021-06-17 09:07:00 |
World |
Iran’s Presidential Election 2021: Who Are the Candidates and What Is at Stake? |
Polls predict low turnout, reflecting voter frustration over economic crisis and restricted field of candidates |
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| 2021-06-17 08:46:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Buys Nutmeg to Bolster Digital Banking Push in U.K. |
Digital wealth manager Nutmeg has around 140,000 customers and $5 billion in assets |
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| 2021-06-17 08:43:00 |
Markets |
Floating-Rate Bonds Are Coming Back, Boosted by Bets on Rising Rates |
Investors preparing for the Federal Reserve to boost rates are loading up on bonds with yields that track broader interest rates |
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| 2021-06-17 08:35:00 |
Economy |
Red-Hot U.S. Economy Drives Global Inflation, Forcing Foreign Banks to Act |
Central banks are raising rates to fend off a rise in inflation as policy makers respond to the booming U.S. economy |
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| 2021-06-17 08:00:00 |
Politics |
House to Vote on Repealing 2002 Iraq War Law |
Tougher fight looms over 2001 force authorization, passed after 9/11 terrorist attacks |
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| 2021-06-17 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Home-Selling Startup Orchard Hires New CFO Ahead of Potential IPO |
Patrick McClymont previously led the finances of movie theater chain IMAX and auction house Sotheby’s |
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| 2021-06-17 07:59:00 |
Markets |
Grocery Delivery Idea Looks Far From Fresh |
Boxed Inc.’s success seems highly dependent on its technology |
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| 2021-06-17 07:29:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers to Press Biden Administration on Americans Held Hostage Overseas |
Bipartisan pair forms congressional task force to help the families of hostages and provide resources for fellow lawmakers |
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| 2021-06-17 07:13:00 |
Markets |
Ending the Cycle of Scandal at Toshiba |
Shareholders finally have a chance to clear out the ailing Japanese company’s board following explosive revelations on governance |
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| 2021-06-17 07:10:00 |
Markets |
Tesla and Other Bubble Stocks Have Deflated Just Like 2000 |
Fashionable areas of clean energy, electric cars, cannabis stocks and SPACs have dropped sharply this year, in an echo of the dot-com era |
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| 2021-06-17 06:44:00 |
Business |
CureVac Shares Plunge Premarket on Disappointing Covid-19 Vaccine Trial |
Vaccine was 47% effective in an analysis of a trial, says the company, which attributed the poor performance to variants |
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| 2021-06-17 06:36:00 |
Markets |
Global Markets Slip and Dollar Extends Rally on Fed’s Rate Outlook |
S&P 500 futures pull back, suggesting American markets could ease lower for a third day |
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| 2021-06-17 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
TV Operators Team Up to Simplify Fragmented Ad Market |
Comcast, Charter Communications and Vizio, among others, have created a consortium to identify ways to simplify and scale an increasingly complex TV ad business |
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| 2021-06-17 06:30:00 |
Finance |
Cambridge Mobile Buys Rival as Telematics Helps Set Car-Insurance Payments |
Deal with TrueMotion aims to improve the gauges of drivers’ habits sold to auto insurers and create new ones |
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| 2021-06-17 06:26:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Police Arrest Apple Daily Editor Under China National Security Law |
Police search newsroom as they step up investigations into media mogul Jimmy Lai’s Apple Daily |
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| 2021-06-17 06:22:00 |
Markets |
A Homegrown Opportunity for Europe’s Beleaguered Banks |
Domestic mergers are relatively unpopular, but could be one of the few ways for European lenders to boost returns |
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| 2021-06-17 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Phil Mickelson Tries to Win His First U.S. Open at Home |
Coming off a historic win at the PGA Championship, the 50-year-old has a rare chance to top it with something he’s never done before |
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| 2021-06-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Market-Beating China Fund Manager Favors Scooters and Spicy Sauce Over Tech |
Michelle Leung’s Xingtai Capital looks for stocks of companies with a solid earnings record, fast prospective growth and modest valuations |
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| 2021-06-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Green SPACs Struggle After Years of Success |
Investors are souring on blank-check companies in general |
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| 2021-06-17 05:30:00 |
Europe |
U.S., EU Forge Closer Ties on Emerging Technologies to Counter Russia and China |
EU’s Vestager, bane of U.S. tech giants, touts promise of trans-Atlantic alignment |
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| 2021-06-17 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Unemployment Claims Trend Closer to a Labor Market Normal |
Weekly benefits filings are approaching the long-term average, though the number of those receiving jobless aid remains high |
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| 2021-06-17 05:15:00 |
Markets |
U.K. Fintech Wise to Go Public in London Direct Listing |
Money-transfer service, formerly known as TransferWise, has boomed during pandemic |
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| 2021-06-17 04:03:00 |
Earnings |
TikTok Owner ByteDance’s Annual Revenue Jumps to $34.3 Billion |
ByteDance’s gross profit rose 93% to $19 billion last year, according to a memo to staff |
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| 2021-06-17 04:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Their Win Probability Was 0.3%. The Hawks Won. |
The Sixers had a 99.7% chance to beat the Hawks. That number might sound familiar to Atlanta sports fans. |
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| 2021-06-16 23:23:00 |
Business |
Juneteenth Moves Closer to National Holiday Status |
As legislation moves to President Biden’s desk, more companies are expected to consider giving the day off to employees |
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| 2021-06-16 22:35:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Mayoral Candidates Spar in Heated Final Debate |
The candidates sought to differentiate themselves throughout the two-hour debate on a range of topics ahead of the June 22 primary |
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| 2021-06-16 21:48:00 |
World |
Chinese Astronauts Lift Off in Mission to Staff Space Station |
The three former members of China’s air force are being feted as heroes in a rapidly advancing space program |
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| 2021-06-16 20:27:00 |
Business |
Condé Nast Agrees to Contract With New Yorker Union, Averting Strike |
First-ever labor deal at media company comes after 2½ years of negotiations, also covers employees at Ars Technica and Pitchfork |
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| 2021-06-16 19:54:00 |
Politics |
Texas Governor Says State Will Build a Wall Along Border With Mexico |
Republican Greg Abbott cites President Biden’s rescinding of funding for Trump wall; Latino group to challenge legality of state effort |
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| 2021-06-16 19:43:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Prosecutors Reject Allegations of Juror Misconduct in Trial |
Minnesota prosecutors also say they and the judge behaved properly during the trial of former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd |
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| 2021-06-16 19:26:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Names CEO Satya Nadella Board Chairman |
Nadella took over as chief executive in 2014, turning the software giant into America’s second largest company by value |
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| 2021-06-16 19:22:00 |
National Security |
CIA Names David Marlowe to Run Espionage Operations |
Will oversee undercover officers who recruit foreign spies, from foreign government officials to members of terrorist networks |
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| 2021-06-16 19:04:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Reverses Trump-Era Policies Narrowing Asylum Terms |
Attorney general vacates decisions in two cases involving domestic and gang violence for applicants |
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| 2021-06-16 18:50:00 |
Economy |
Behind Fed Confidence on Inflation, Some Anxiety Creeps In |
Central bank is warily watching whether the public’s expectations of inflation are starting to head up |
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| 2021-06-16 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Tests for Putin, and Vice Versa |
He’ll have to respond if the Russian crosses the President’s red lines. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
No Inflation Worries at the Fed |
Powell says there’s no reason to tighten despite a booming economy. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The California and Texas Greenouts |
Renewables show again that they aren’t reliable to power the grid. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
An Antitrust Bait and Switch |
Biden pulls a fast one to install Lina Khan as chair of the FTC. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:33:00 |
World |
Mexico City Subway Collapse Report Inquiry Highlights Construction Flaws |
Shoddy work, unfinished soldering, lack of bolts contributed to deadly incident, report says |
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| 2021-06-16 18:32:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Central Bank Raises Rates for Third Time in a Row |
Selic benchmark up to 4.25%; more increases are likely, bank indicates, citing inflation |
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| 2021-06-16 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
ProPublica’s Plan for a Poorer America |
A federal wealth tax would only make it harder for people with big dreams to make them a reality. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Didn’t Start the Mental-Health Crisis |
The devaluing of parental care leaves society—and its children—unprepared to deal with stressful events. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Media Partisanship in Plain View |
Journalists used to aspire to objectivity. Now they barely even bother to pretend. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
If Uyghur Lives Matter, the Olympics Should Move |
I cheered China on in 2008. Now I know better—and my brother is in a prison camp. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s European Vacation |
No wonder Macron & Co. love the president: They built the model for his welfare state. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:13:00 |
Books |
‘First Steps’ Review: Standing on Our Own Two Feet |
When our ancestors made the switch from four legs to two, they freed up their hands—but there was an evolutionary price to pay. |
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| 2021-06-16 18:05:00 |
Politics |
Manchin’s Compromise Voting Legislation Faces Bipartisan Wariness |
West Virginia Democrat’s proposal aims to attract GOP votes for overhaul of how U.S. handles elections |
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| 2021-06-16 17:56:00 |
U.S. |
Trial of Scientist Accused of Hiding China Work Ends in Hung Jury |
The result points to challenges in a federal government effort to police scientific collaboration with China |
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| 2021-06-16 17:32:00 |
Economy |
Recent Retirements Throw Wrench Into Fed’s Economic Recovery Plans |
Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell says officials don’t know what future labor-force participation will look like |
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| 2021-06-16 17:25:00 |
Politics |
John Bolton’s Memoir Is Dropped as Subject of Federal Lawsuit |
Biden Justice Department ends Trump-era probe into whether former national security adviser aired classified information in book critical of ex-president |
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| 2021-06-16 17:17:00 |
Art Review |
‘Fotoclubismo: Brazilian Modernist Photography, 1946-1964’ Review: The São Paulo Style |
Take a trip to MoMA and experience the abstract beauty of these 60 amateur photographs from postwar Brazil, never before seen in the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-16 16:57:00 |
CFO Journal |
Arby’s Owner Promotes Executive From Its Dunkin’ Unit to CFO |
Inspire Brands says Kate Jaspon will take over its finances, succeeding David Pipes, who is retiring |
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| 2021-06-16 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Sues to Block Aon Acquisition of Willis Towers Watson |
Government antitrust lawsuit alleges merger of insurance brokers will suppress competition |
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| 2021-06-16 16:53:00 |
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Federal Reserve Adjusts Settings on Rate-Control Tool Kit |
Technical move is expected to keep key fund rates within target |
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| 2021-06-16 16:47:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Banks Warn Their Trading Boom Is Over |
Trading revenue has boosted results at big U.S. banks through the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-06-16 16:45:00 |
Markets |
Fed’s Shift More About Covid-19 Than Inflation |
Easing of the pandemic, rather than a transitory rise in inflation, caused the Federal Reserve to shift its forecasts |
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| 2021-06-16 16:41:00 |
U.S. |
Judges Need Better Security, Watchdog Says |
Justice Department inspector general says Marshals Service lacks capabilities, resources |
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| 2021-06-16 16:36:00 |
CIO Journal |
Smart Tires Hit the Road |
Goodyear and Bridgestone are targeting last-mile delivery vehicles with intelligent tire systems that use AI algorithms to predict flats |
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| 2021-06-16 16:36:00 |
Politics |
House GOP Leader Criticizes Bipartisan Bills Targeting Big Tech |
Kevin McCarthy says legislation would give too much power to enforcement agencies |
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| 2021-06-16 16:05:00 |
Business |
GM Raises Electric-Car Bet, Will Add More Battery Factories |
Car maker to spend $35 billion on electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025 |
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| 2021-06-16 16:03:00 |
Opinion |
Why Liberals Dominate Federal Bureaucracy |
Republicans usually thought of an appointment as a couple of years in punching a ticket to be used later going up the corporate ladder, whereas whenever a Democrat was appointed to fill a key post, a fire was lit in the agency and the careerists were more than happy to stroke the flames. |
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| 2021-06-16 16:01:00 |
Opinion |
Giving Vaccines Enables Further Dependency |
Without a longer-term plan for self-sufficiency, developing countries will remain dependent on wealthier countries, and the U.S. taxpayer, for vaccine donations. |
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| 2021-06-16 16:00:00 |
Opinion |
Another View on Diversity of Flags at Our Embassies |
Just as much of an asset was our capacity for openly acknowledging our failures and shortcomings as well as our efforts to address them. Our interests are best served when we continue that tradition, and these flags are part of that. |
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| 2021-06-16 15:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
These Are the Dates You Should Be Stocking In Your Kitchen |
This versatile fruit delivers concentrated flavor and complex sweetness to desserts, savory dishes, smoothies, salads and so much more. Here’s where to get the good ones. |
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| 2021-06-16 15:35:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 6 Movies and Series to Stream This Week |
Rose Byrne gets ‘Physical’ in an ’80s-era dramedy, Pixar releases ‘Luca’ about a 13-year-old sea monster and more picks to add to your queue |
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| 2021-06-16 14:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
An Olympian, a Failed Drug Test and an Accused Burrito |
Runner Shelby Houlihan on Monday said a contaminated pork burrito caused a false positive. Her lawyer now acknowledges even she isn’t sure what she ate. |
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| 2021-06-16 14:13:00 |
Business |
Royal Caribbean Postpones July Cruise After Crew Members Test Positive for Covid-19 |
Delay shows that positive cases on board could disrupt restart plans |
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| 2021-06-16 13:45:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Hires Greg Weinberger Away From Credit Suisse |
The investment banker’s departure comes as the Swiss bank deals with losses tied to the meltdown of Archegos Capital Management |
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| 2021-06-16 13:33:00 |
Arts |
In a Netflix World, Movie Studios Make More Movies Than Ever. Is That a Good Thing? |
Volume takes center stage as streamers try to attract subscribers with movies. But will the hunt for subscribers impact the finished product? |
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| 2021-06-16 13:27:00 |
World |
Israel-Hamas Tensions High as Gaza Militants Launch More Flaming Balloons |
Violence threatens to engulf the new Israeli government and spark another conflict |
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| 2021-06-16 13:18:00 |
Economy |
Biden Policies Would Help Unwind Destructive Forces of Inequality, Climate Change, Yellen Says |
Treasury secretary defends $6 trillion budget proposal in testimony before Senate Finance Committee |
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| 2021-06-16 12:30:00 |
Opinion |
The High Costs of a Tax Hike on Dividends |
Biden wants to soak the rich, but the middle class will notice when firms return less to shareholders. |
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| 2021-06-16 12:27:00 |
Opinion |
Untraceable Bitcoin Is a Myth |
How could the FBI recover $2.3 million of the pipeline ransom? It isn’t a mystery. |
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| 2021-06-16 12:21:00 |
Opinion |
A New Biden Product Line |
Paintings by the president’s son may surpass those of George W. Bush. |
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| 2021-06-16 12:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hate Swimsuit Shopping? These Tips Simplify the Search |
Four stylish women disclose their swimwear non-negotiables—like cuts that make them feel confident in their bodies—and the reliable suits they return to summer after summer |
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| 2021-06-16 12:00:00 |
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Facebook, Michigan State Develop Deepfake Detection Technique |
Researchers have discovered that even sophisticated AI technology designed to create synthetic content can leave ’fingerprints’ |
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| 2021-06-16 11:50:00 |
Business |
Boeing, Airbus Gear Up for Post-Tariff Fight for Orders |
U.S.-EU truce opens door for heightened competition between plane makers in their respective home markets |
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| 2021-06-16 11:47:00 |
Markets |
Oracle’s Cloud Bill Is Finally Coming Due |
Software giant plans to double capital expenditures in a very expensive cloud-computing race |
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| 2021-06-16 10:57:00 |
Books |
‘Morningside Heights’ Review: Enduring Love |
A mind’s unexpected diminishment grounds a poignant, illuminating portrait of a marriage. |
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| 2021-06-16 10:46:00 |
Business |
Toshiba Chairman, Under Fire, Says He May Leave Once He Has Fixed Issues |
Osamu Nagayama looks to reshape board and pick new CEO, but proxy advisers say shareholders should vote him out |
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| 2021-06-16 10:41:00 |
A-hed |
Tech Startups Ditch the Office for Far-Flung Bonding Trips |
CEOs are planning employee adventures for remote workers, including beach vacations, mountain biking and visiting Graceland; ‘It’s like a senior trip’ |
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| 2021-06-16 10:40:00 |
Business |
Waymo Raises $2.5 Billion in Funding Round |
Alphabet’s self-driving affiliate says it wants to continue developing its Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system |
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| 2021-06-16 10:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
The World’s Best Tuna Melt Sandwich |
Start with top-quality tuna and an equal amount of Lancashire cheese. A few other key moves—finely diced fennel, well-toasted sourdough—make this quick meal memorable. |
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| 2021-06-16 10:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
The World’s Best Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipe |
Start with top-quality tuna and an equal amount of Lancashire cheese. A few other key moves—finely diced fennel, well-toasted sourdough—make this quick meal memorable. |
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| 2021-06-16 10:26:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Poised to Ease Fines on Small Businesses Hit by Covid-19 |
Two City Council bills would lower the burden on mom-and-pop shops, many of which suffered in the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-16 10:21:00 |
World |
Americans Welcomed Back to Europe as Covid-19 Restrictions Ease |
European Union opens up in time for the critical summer travel season |
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| 2021-06-16 09:08:00 |
World |
China Steps Into Covid-19 Vaccine Void in Asia’s Developing Nations |
Shots developed by Chinese companies have been a conspicuous part of the rollouts in the first half of 2021, helping Beijing strengthen regional ties |
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| 2021-06-16 09:07:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Is Fading in U.S., but Officials Will Still Have to Manage It |
Health authorities try to turn a still-flaring infection into a disease we can live with |
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| 2021-06-16 08:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Airlines Let Sick Passengers on Flights |
Carriers face a quandary when contagious fliers board planes—an issue with higher stakes during the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-06-16 08:37:00 |
Markets |
Solid Power, QuantumScape, and the Battle for Next-Generation Batteries |
A second solid-state battery startup is coming to the stock market. A lower valuation than the first one reflects investors’ thirst for disruption stories. |
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| 2021-06-16 08:21:00 |
World |
China Says There Was No Leak at Nuclear Plant Where Issue Was Flagged |
Levels of radiation in the environment around the plant in weren’t abnormal, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment says |
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| 2021-06-16 08:00:00 |
Tech |
After Trump Ban, Facebook Oversight Panel Pushes for More Say |
Board and outside observers say longer-term effectiveness of the panel lies in how Facebook responds to its guidance |
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| 2021-06-16 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Can Interior Design Help Beat the Heat? This House Does It Right |
As the mercury rises, consider these decorating tricks—also ideal for summer retreats as well as suburban and city digs |
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| 2021-06-16 07:45:00 |
Pro PE Commentary Analysis |
Private-Equity Pay Rose in 2020 Despite Covid-19, Survey Finds |
U.S. buyout professionals reported higher earnings and moved from the coasts to lower-tax areas |
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| 2021-06-16 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Meet the New Chinese Economy, Same as the Old Chinese Economy |
China’s recovery from the pandemic relies on the same drivers of growth that powered the country before the pandemic, with the same underlying risks |
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| 2021-06-16 07:15:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Says North Korea Faces Food Crisis Due to Flooding |
‘The agricultural sector failed to fulfill its grain production plan,’ Kim says |
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| 2021-06-16 07:05:00 |
World |
China’s Economic Growth Moderates as Consumers Stay Cautious |
Investment and domestic consumption fell short of expectations in May despite a boost from a long holiday |
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| 2021-06-16 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Global Tax Deal Holdouts Face Squeeze Under Biden Administration Plan |
Shield rule would target companies from countries that reject minimum corporate levy; potential hurdles are seen in Congress |
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| 2021-06-16 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Investors Hide From Inflation in Real-Estate Stocks |
Sector has gained 14% this quarter, more than double the gains of the S&P 500 |
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| 2021-06-16 07:00:00 |
Books |
The Best Books to Read in Summer 2021 |
Authors Marlon James and Brit Bennett, model Kaia Gerber and others talk about memorable new novels they’ve read and why you’ll love them. |
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| 2021-06-16 06:40:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Pause Ahead of Fed Decision |
S&P 500 futures waver between gains and losses after the index closed just short of its record high |
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| 2021-06-16 06:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
In Jamaica, a ’90s Hotel with Timeless Appeal |
The anthesis of a gated resort, Jakes has always drawn locals to its relaxed restaurants and bars, while the accommodations—increasingly luxurious—still capture the singular experience of being in Jamaica |
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| 2021-06-16 06:08:00 |
World |
Biden, Putin Prepare for Tense Talks in Geneva |
With relations at a post-Cold War low, few breakthroughs are expected but both sides hope to build a base for further discussions |
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| 2021-06-16 06:02:00 |
Management & Careers |
This Year’s Influx of Directors Starts Shift in Boardroom Diversity |
A third of new independent members added by S&P 500 boards over the past year were Black directors, new study shows |
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| 2021-06-16 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kevin Durant Is the Best Player in the NBA Again |
He ruptured his Achilles tendon in June 2019. He had the game of his life two years later. |
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| 2021-06-16 06:00:00 |
U.S. |
Education Department Forgives $500 Million in Debt for Former ITT Tech Students |
Biden administration taps ‘borrower defense’ allowance to expand debt relief |
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| 2021-06-16 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
U.S. Housing Market Needs 5.5 Million More Units, Says New Report |
Construction of new homes in the last two decades lagged behind historical levels, contributing to a recent surge in home prices |
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| 2021-06-16 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Meeting Likely to Signal Possible Policy Shifts |
Federal Reserve officials’ new economic forecasts could suggest interest rates rising sooner than previously expected |
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| 2021-06-16 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Rules-Based Redux Unlikely for Fed Communicating Bond Buying Taper |
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| 2021-06-16 05:30:00 |
World |
Iran Election Underdog Contends With Hard-Liner, Voter Apathy |
Friday’s pivotal presidential poll could strengthen the clerical establishment if Abdolnaser Hemmati stumbles |
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| 2021-06-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Companies Are Making Money Off Your Forbearance Plan |
Rocket, Wells Fargo and others are buying loans in forbearance out of government-backed bonds, then selling them back to investors |
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| 2021-06-16 04:47:00 |
Markets |
Turkey’s Troubles Point to Emerging-Market Risks as Economies Recover |
President Erdogan has demanded rate cuts, but the central bank must contend with inflation |
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| 2021-06-16 04:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple Struggles in Push to Make Healthcare Its Greatest Legacy |
Tech giant has envisioned hiring doctors to offer primary care, now focused on Watch |
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| 2021-06-16 02:37:00 |
Markets |
China to Release Metal Reserves in Effort to Tame Commodities Rally |
Stockpiling body said it plans to boost supplies of copper, aluminum, zinc in batches |
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| 2021-06-16 02:22:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Trucking Startup Seeks to Raise Up to $1.6 Billion in U.S. IPO |
Full Truck Alliance targets maximum valuation of roughly $21 billion |
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| 2021-06-16 01:00:00 |
Business |
Regeneron’s Antibody Drug Cuts Risk of Death in Some Covid-19 Patients |
Trial results for REGEN-COV buoy hopes that doctors could soon have a new way to tackle severe hospital cases |
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| 2021-06-15 22:22:00 |
U.S. |
FDA Authorizes More Covid-19 Vaccine Doses From Troubled Baltimore Plant |
The agency cleared 15 million J&J doses, bringing the total doses authorized for export to 25 million |
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| 2021-06-15 20:25:00 |
Markets |
Silicon Valley Friends Charged in Insider-Trading Ring |
Six face criminal and civil charges over trading in shares of Infinera and Fortinet |
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| 2021-06-15 19:54:00 |
CMO Today |
How the Rules of Political Engagement Have Changed for Brands |
Staying quiet on important causes carries growing risks, say marketers at the CMO Network Summit |
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| 2021-06-15 19:34:00 |
Politics |
Juneteenth Bill, Marking End of Slavery as a Federal Holiday, Unanimously Passes Senate |
The House of Representatives will need to pass the measure before June 19 becomes an official holiday |
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| 2021-06-15 19:16:00 |
World |
Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights |
Legislation restricts content depicting individuals who are gay or who no longer identify with the gender they were assigned at birth |
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| 2021-06-15 19:06:00 |
Politics |
Federal Judge Stops Biden Administration From Blocking New Oil and Gas Leases |
Preliminary injunction applies to offshore drilling and onshore federal land |
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| 2021-06-15 19:01:00 |
Opinion |
Threats Rise, U.S. Defense Falls |
Biden talks tough to adversaries even as he shrinks the Pentagon. |
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| 2021-06-15 19:00:00 |
Opinion |
Saying No to Climate Taxes |
Swiss voters reject the costs of meeting the Paris CO2 emissions limits. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
Let Freer Trade Take Flight |
The U.S. and EU put the Boeing-Airbus dispute aside for bigger things. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP’s Infrastructure Gamble |
Will a bipartisan deal slow the radical Biden agenda, or accelerate it? |
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| 2021-06-15 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
What Big Business’s Embrace of Pride Month Really Means |
Students discuss the corporate celebration of gay rights. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
A Global First: Bitcoin as National Currency |
El Salvador puts the digital money on par with the U.S. dollar for all public and private debts. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
From ‘Hotel Rwanda’ to ‘The Slaughter House’ |
The real-life hero of the 2004 film was hijacked and made a political prisoner. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
World’s Greatest Mug Collector |
Charles Hubbell developed an incidental hobby that attracted his town’s attention. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Will Crime Keep Rising? Not Necessarily |
There are reasons to think the spike will be temporary, though policies like ‘bail reform’ augur ill. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Your Stolen Tax Records Are News |
ProPublica soiled itself with the gimmicky use it made of personal tax data. |
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| 2021-06-15 18:21:00 |
Books |
‘Ravenous’ Review: Untangling a Disease |
Biochemist and cancer researcher Otto Warburgwas brilliant but arrogant. When told he won the Nobel Prize, his response was, ‘It’s about time.’ |
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| 2021-06-15 18:19:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Russian Tycoon Oleg Deripaska Loses Suit to Lift U.S. Sanctions |
U.S. judge said some of Mr. Deripaska’s claims lacked evidence or standing |
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| 2021-06-15 17:59:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Off-the-Wall Art Disposals |
The Newark Museum of Art chose to take advantage of a new rule about museums selling works from their collections, damaging itself in the process. |
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| 2021-06-15 17:22:00 |
World |
Colombia Protest Leaders Halt Demonstrations as Covid-19 Cases Rage |
Protesters, government blame each other for virus’s mounting toll; demonstrators seek new strategy |
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| 2021-06-15 17:21:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Leaders Start Talks on Second Infrastructure Bill |
Some liberals says they won’t back bipartisan deal without broader package that can pass with only Democratic votes |
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| 2021-06-15 17:19:00 |
Politics |
Harvey Weinstein’s Extradition to California Approved to Face Sex-Crime Charges |
The imprisoned former Hollywood producer could be transferred to Los Angeles by mid-July |
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| 2021-06-15 17:12:00 |
Markets |
Platinum Equity Strikes Deal to Buy McGraw Hill From Apollo |
Deal for the textbook publisher is valued at about $4.5 billion, including debt |
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| 2021-06-15 16:50:00 |
World |
Peru Faces Political Turmoil After Divisive Presidential Vote |
Left-wing candidate’s narrow lead is challenged by rival Keiko Fujimori, who has called for audit and won backing from some retired military commanders |
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| 2021-06-15 16:33:00 |
Business |
Southwest Airlines Flights Thrown Into Disarray by Technical Problems |
The problems led to the cancellation of 500 flights and hundreds of delays |
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| 2021-06-15 16:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Rhythm, Romance, and Joy of Erroll Garner |
Born 100 years ago, the jazz pianist created an exuberant, one-of-a-kind style that continues to garner followers. |
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| 2021-06-15 16:28:00 |
World |
Israeli Nationalists March in Jerusalem as Hamas Calls for Confrontation |
Tensions pose a test for new government and raise the prospect of renewed fighting amid a fragile truce |
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| 2021-06-15 16:24:00 |
Markets |
DraftKings Shares Fall After Hindenburg Unveils Short Position |
Research firm alleges the company’s gambling-technology unit SBTech operates in countries where gambling is banned, an allegation DraftKings denies |
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| 2021-06-15 16:23:00 |
Experience Report |
Smartphones Get More Personalized With Help From Widgets |
The mini apps allow users to see bite-size information they care about |
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| 2021-06-15 16:20:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Looks to Reset Its Course a Day After CEO’s Exit |
Executives say there is plenty of interest in its all-electric truck and production is on track to start in September |
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| 2021-06-15 16:16:00 |
Politics |
Biden Makes Ambassador Picks for NATO, Israel, Mexico |
C.B. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger III, pilot who safely landed passenger jet on the Hudson River, is chosen for spot with aviation group |
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| 2021-06-15 16:11:00 |
U.S. |
Lina Khan, Critic of Large Tech Firms, to Lead Federal Trade Commission |
Biden to designate her as FTC chairwoman following Senate confirmation as commissioner on Tuesday, signaling tougher antitrust enforcement ahead |
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| 2021-06-15 15:53:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Expands Program Allowing Legal Immigration for Central American Minors |
U.S. could allow tens of thousands of children to board flights to America as numbers crossing southern border illegally remain high |
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| 2021-06-15 15:52:00 |
Opinion |
Swiss Nix Carbon Tax Just Before Biden Arrival |
Just like everywhere else, voters are open to anti-carbon policy until they see the price tag. |
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| 2021-06-15 15:41:00 |
Politics |
Legislation Aimed at China Seeks to Expedite Probes of Trade-Secret Thefts |
The bipartisan bill would make it easier for authorities to block imports while allegations are being investigated |
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| 2021-06-15 15:40:00 |
Television Review |
‘My Name is Bulger’ Review: Infamy vs. Fame |
A new documentary on Discovery+ follows the lives of two brothers—one a notorious criminal, the other a successful politician. |
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| 2021-06-15 15:37:00 |
Television Review |
‘Civil War (or, Who Do We Think We Are)’ Review: Tracing the Roots of Our Divide |
In her new documentary, filmmaker Rachel Boynton traverses America to tell a nuanced, multi-perspective story about how we remember and recount history. |
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| 2021-06-15 15:30:00 |
Music Review |
‘Slowly: Song for Keith Jarrett’ by Noah Haidu Review: On Legacy and Loss |
A jazz pianist honors the musical luminary with an album-length exploration of his signature sound, with a few twists of his own. |
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| 2021-06-15 15:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Repair Moth-Eaten Clothes |
As our wool suits and sweaters sat unworn during lockdown, pesky moths swooped into our wardrobes and had a feast. Here, how to repair your gnawed-on clothes and prevent future infestations. |
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| 2021-06-15 15:24:00 |
Logistics Report |
Maritime Regulator Sets Carbon Measures Amid Dissent |
Member-states of the International Maritime Organization will have to lower their ‘carbon-intensity,’ but won’t have to make any specific cuts in emissions |
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| 2021-06-15 14:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Federal Reserve Is Never Right for Long |
The central bank has blundered time and time again since its inception in 1913. |
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| 2021-06-15 14:54:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Signal to the Fed Presumes Too Much |
Interest rates are set in global capital markets. For all its powers, the Fed is just one player in this market. |
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| 2021-06-15 14:45:00 |
Markets |
Uranium Investors Have Become Overly Reactive |
Uranium-related stocks tumbled after a performance issue at Chinese nuclear power plant. Market reaction seems overdone. |
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| 2021-06-15 14:45:00 |
Opinion |
Critical Race Theory Confronts Pythagoras |
I asked the administration what a multiculturalism objective might be for physics, trigonometry and chemistry. |
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| 2021-06-15 13:37:00 |
Politics |
Trump White House Pressed Justice Department on Election Claims in Emails |
A House committee released communications showing efforts to enlist the DOJ in bolstering false claims the November election had been rigged |
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| 2021-06-15 12:49:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Covid-19 Deaths Top 600,000 |
Seven-day average of daily deaths has significantly dropped in recent months |
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| 2021-06-15 12:35:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan, Other Major U.S. Banks Excluded From Landmark European Bond Program |
Bank of America was also among the lenders that the EU blocked from the nearly $1 trillion Covid-19 relief bond program launched Tuesday |
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| 2021-06-15 12:34:00 |
World |
Alibaba Falls Victim to Chinese Web Crawler in Large Data Leak |
Software developer scrapes 1.1 billion pieces of user data, including IDs and phone numbers, over eight months |
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| 2021-06-15 12:03:00 |
Markets |
America’s Post-Covid-19 Shopping Spree Will Be Bumpy |
Retail sales figures sent a mixed message, but the general direction is likely more spending ahead |
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| 2021-06-15 11:57:00 |
Economy |
Risks Rise to Both the Fed’s Inflation and Employment Goals |
Federal Reserve bets supply-driven inflation will be transitory—but that depends on inflation expectations staying low |
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| 2021-06-15 11:40:00 |
Opinion |
Lessons From an Israeli Crack-Up |
A new government strikes a conciliatory tone that American politicians should emulate. |
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| 2021-06-15 11:40:00 |
World |
Putin Meeting to Test Biden’s Bid to Rally Western Allies |
Biden’s maiden overseas trip has sought to showcase renewed unity among the U.S.’s main partners, but cracks have emerged on Russia and China |
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| 2021-06-15 11:39:00 |
Opinion |
White House Calls Off the Dogs in the Great Hunt for Leaks |
The Biden administration adopts an anti-snooping policy, but history suggests it might not last. |
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| 2021-06-15 11:35:00 |
World |
Vladimir Putin’s Encounters With Joe Biden’s Predecessors |
Mr. Biden on Wednesday becomes the fifth U.S. president to meet with Russia’s enduring leader |
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| 2021-06-15 11:06:00 |
Tech |
Sore Muscles? These 5 Workout Recovery Tools Can Help |
Now that you’re exercising again, these high-tech gadgets—from percussive massagers to full-leg compression boots—will ease your transition back to the gym |
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| 2021-06-15 10:30:00 |
Business |
Neiman Marcus Rides a Rebound in Luxury Shoppers |
After trip through bankruptcy in 2020, retailer plans to invest $500 million to refresh stores and improve digital business |
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| 2021-06-15 10:09:00 |
World |
China Nuclear Plant Under Scrutiny Was Built to Showcase Nation’s Prowess |
Facility co-owned by French company was first of its kind in the world |
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| 2021-06-15 09:20:00 |
Media & Marketing |
New Book Publisher Caters to Conservative Voices It Says Are Being Silenced |
All Seasons Press, led by two industry veterans, backs right-wing authors as mainstream houses face growing disputes over editorial decisions |
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| 2021-06-15 09:16:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Lays Out Broad Strategy for Targeting Domestic Terrorism |
Far-reaching approach spans from increased law-enforcement funding to promotion of programs for civic education |
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| 2021-06-15 09:07:00 |
Politics |
House Panel to Tackle China Scientific Competitiveness Bill |
The Senate passed similar legislation last week with bipartisan support |
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| 2021-06-15 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Ranged From Illinois to Massachusetts Before States Reported First Cases |
Blood samples show people in five U.S. states were infected early, including some in December 2019 |
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| 2021-06-15 08:59:00 |
Markets |
The End of the Boeing-Airbus Spat Begins the Aviation Battle With China |
U.S. and EU’s agreement to end a 17-year-long trade war over commercial planes is a necessary step in the face-off against China’s Comac |
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| 2021-06-15 08:58:00 |
Markets |
Copper Falls to Eight-Week Low on Fear China Might Release Stockpiles |
Industrial metal’s price has shed almost $1,000 a ton over the last month since hitting an all-time high on May 11 |
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| 2021-06-15 08:50:00 |
Business |
Slow Recovery in Long-Haul Travel Weighs Heavily on Emirates, Lufthansa |
Dubai’s Emirates posts $6 billion loss, while Germany’s Lufthansa announces more layoffs |
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| 2021-06-15 08:03:00 |
Real Estate |
Covid-19 Rent Breaks for Retailers Are Becoming the New Norm |
Leases tying rent to a portion of sales look poised to outlast the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-15 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Cash-for-Visa Program Looks to Be in Jeopardy |
EB-5, which has helped finance major real-estate projects, is at center of negotiations in Congress |
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| 2021-06-15 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Golf’s Fastest-Rising Star Doesn’t Have His PGA Tour Card Yet |
Will Zalatoris has shot up the world rankings. He’s a favorite in the U.S. Open. But an unusual set of circumstances caused by the pandemic means he’s still not even a full-fledged tour member yet. |
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| 2021-06-15 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
PwC to Spend $12 Billion on Hiring, Expanding Expertise in AI, Cybersecurity |
The Big Four accounting firm looks to increase its workforce by more than a third by 2026 |
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| 2021-06-15 07:54:00 |
Markets |
Bets on a Scandal-Plagued Gambling House Are Piling Up |
Oaktree Capital has revealed its latest proposal for Australia’s Crown Resorts, which is struggling to open a glitzy new casino |
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| 2021-06-15 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Addepar Valued at $2.17 Billion as Investors Bet on Wealth-Management Tech |
The company, which makes software to track investment performance, has raised $150 million from D1 Capital Partners |
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| 2021-06-15 07:18:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Covid-19 Antibody Treatment Suffers Setback |
Drug’s efficacy as post-infection therapy falls short in clinical trial, but potential preventative use is still undergoing testing |
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| 2021-06-15 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble Ahead of Retail Sales Data |
S&P 500 index is on track to hover near its 29th record close of the year, bolstered by gains in tech stocks |
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| 2021-06-15 06:30:00 |
Business |
U.S. and EU Near Deal on Boeing-Airbus Trade Fight |
A deal would come at a crucial time for the two plane makers wrestling with the pandemic-driven downturn in air travel |
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| 2021-06-15 06:29:00 |
Markets |
Big Banks Required to Fill Board Seats With Women Under ECB Proposal |
Top European bank regulator would be able to block board appointments based on candidate’s gender |
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| 2021-06-15 06:00:00 |
Finance |
Apollo, Ares and Oaktree Team Up on Initiative to Lure Black Talent |
Firms will each commit $3 million yearly over a decade to fund program with HBCUs |
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| 2021-06-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Supply Chain Disruptions, Strong Demand Likely Pushed Up Producer Prices in May |
Economists seek to gauge inflationary pressures as recovery gains steam |
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| 2021-06-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Lumber Prices Are Falling Fast, Turning Hoarders Into Sellers |
Prices have dropped from record highs, spurred by the economic reopening and potentially pointing to an eventual return to normalcy |
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| 2021-06-15 05:30:00 |
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Hackers Target Videogame Publishers for Ransom, Source Code |
Cyberattacks struck at least three large publishers in the past year |
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| 2021-06-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Auto-Supply Pinch Likely Held Back Retail Spending in May |
Economists estimate that shoppers spent more on other items and at restaurants as pandemic-related restrictions eased last month |
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| 2021-06-15 05:30:00 |
Business |
Why Express, Urban Outfitters and J.Crew Now Sell Items From All Over Online |
Brands are opening up to third-party sellers to draw shoppers to their sites—and away from Amazon’s marketplace |
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| 2021-06-14 19:33:00 |
CFO Journal |
Lordstown Motors Brings in Interim CFO Known for Skill in Turning Around Companies |
Electric truck startup hires an outside advisory firm to manage its finances |
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| 2021-06-14 18:41:00 |
World |
Back-to-Back Rebukes of China Mark a Turning Point |
Criticism from G-7 and NATO members represent a shift toward collective action to confront Beijing |
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| 2021-06-14 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Tin Can Sailors of World War II |
James Hornfischer, the historian who chronicled these naval heroes, dies at 55. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Leaving Afghan Allies Behind |
Abandoning translators to the Taliban is a moral and strategic mistake. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Making of an Electric-Vehicle Fiasco |
Free credit, taxpayer EV subsidies, and political cheerleading. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The SEC Takes on Retail Traders |
Its review of trading platforms could slow the trend toward lower costs. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Mississippi's People Should Choose Its Abortion Laws |
When I face the Supreme Court, I will seek to vindicate democratic principles. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Pay Is Generous, the Work Nonexistent |
The federal unemployment bonus was a bad idea to begin with. It needs to go—immediately. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:25:00 |
Politics |
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson for Powerful Appeals Court |
Judge Jackson is seen as a candidate for a future Supreme Court vacancy |
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| 2021-06-14 18:20:00 |
Books |
‘My Place at the Table’ Review: An Appetite for Paris |
When he was hired as a food writer, his boss said, ‘If it doesn’t work out . . . I’ll fire you.’ He then unwittingly panned the boss’s favorite bistro. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Stop Blaming Kamala Harris |
It’s not her fault she has no good answers about the border. It’s President Biden’s. |
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| 2021-06-14 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
While Democracies Lecture, Their Adversaries Run Free |
Team Biden confuses stern statements with progress on China, Russia and Iran. |
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| 2021-06-14 17:49:00 |
World |
Nicaraguan President Defies U.S. in Harsh Crackdown on Opposition |
Daniel Ortega tightens his grip ahead of November elections, as rivals are arrested; ‘we are worried, nervous and afraid’ |
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| 2021-06-14 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
What Happened to the Broadway Bailout? |
Another case study in federal incompetence. |
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| 2021-06-14 17:11:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Considers Changes to Trump-Era Rules |
The SEC said it would look at amending rules related to its whistleblower award program and an anticorruption provision passed last year over opposition by its Democratic members |
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| 2021-06-14 17:06:00 |
Music Review |
‘Hall of Fame’ by Polo G Review: A Rapper’s MVP Dreams |
The Chicago artist continues to grow on his excellent third album, which features the hit ‘Rapstar’ and guests like DaBaby, Young Thug and Nicki Minaj. |
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| 2021-06-14 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
Rising Stakes for the Fed |
The risks to its credibility and independence are growing. |
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| 2021-06-14 16:54:00 |
Politics |
After Apple Subpoenas, Justice Department Rethinks Policies on Getting Lawmakers’ Records |
Merrick Garland launches review after revelations of secret subpoenas served by agency under Trump |
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| 2021-06-14 16:51:00 |
Markets |
SEC Picks Professor Who Criticized Startup ‘Unicorns’ as Top Corporate Regulator |
Renee Jones of Boston College will oversee unit regulating public company disclosures, including IPO filings |
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| 2021-06-14 16:23:00 |
World |
Biden, Erdogan Meet in Attempt to Reset U.S.-Turkey Ties |
The longtime allies’ relationship has deteriorated in recent years over issues spanning human rights, Middle East conflicts and military alignment |
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| 2021-06-14 15:27:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Unanimously Draws Limit on Drug-Sentencing Relief Law |
Justices hold that 2018 law provides no relief to offenders whose crimes don’t carry mandatory minimum sentences |
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| 2021-06-14 15:21:00 |
Economy |
Child Tax Credit Expansion: When Does It Start, Who Is Eligible and How Much Is It? |
Payments will go to about 39 million households |
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| 2021-06-14 15:16:00 |
Business |
Philips Recalls Millions of CPAP, Ventilator Machines Over Potential Health Risks |
Company says sound-damping foam in breathing devices could degrade and be inhaled |
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| 2021-06-14 15:13:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Rises Above $40,000 on Elon Musk Tweet, MicroStrategy Plans |
The cryptocurrency jumped as MicroStrategy completed a bond offering allowing it to buy more bitcoin |
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| 2021-06-14 15:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Surprising Good News on How Menopause Changes Your Brain |
Menopause’s effects on the brain are often temporary, according to a new study. But there’s a caution for women at risk of Alzheimer’s. |
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| 2021-06-14 14:53:00 |
U.S. |
Trial of Scientist Accused of Hiding China Work Goes to Jury |
Case highlights federal law enforcement’s difficulties relying on universities to police cross-border research |
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| 2021-06-14 14:50:00 |
World |
Vaccines Offer Significant Protection Against Covid-19 Delta Variant, U.K. Analysis Shows |
Public Health England says Pfizer shot 96% effective against hospitalization, and AstraZeneca shot 92% effective |
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| 2021-06-14 14:44:00 |
Business |
Centene Settles With Ohio and Mississippi Over Pharmacy Benefits Practice |
Managed-care company establishes $1.1 billion reserve related to talks with other states |
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| 2021-06-14 14:35:00 |
World |
Canada Files Terrorism Charges in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case |
In addition to first-degree murder and attempted murder charges, prosecutors allege the deaths of four members of a Muslim family constitute terrorism offenses |
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| 2021-06-14 14:33:00 |
World |
Rapid Spread of Delta Coronavirus Variant Delays U.K.’s Full Reopening |
Four-week holdup will allow time to assess whether rising caseloads will translate into higher hospitalizations and deaths |
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| 2021-06-14 13:32:00 |
CIO Journal |
Tech Talent Migrates to Collaboration Startups as Hybrid Work Comes Into Its Own |
Top engineers at big-name Silicon Valley companies are moving to startups that address the work arrangements cobbled together in the pandemic. Demand is taking off |
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| 2021-06-14 13:27:00 |
Opinion |
Science, Groupthink and a Wuhan Lab Leak |
Neither the original source of the virus nor the intermediary animal has been traced to confirm the zoonotic spread. |
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| 2021-06-14 13:21:00 |
Opinion |
Latino Voters and the Complexity of History |
Latinos quietly understand that world history has often been brutal and messy, yet we must recognize misdeeds and aspire toward “the better angels of our nature” if we are to build a better America. |
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| 2021-06-14 13:19:00 |
Opinion |
Why the Irish Will Agree to Higher Business Taxes |
Ireland will soon enough be perfectly content with the proposed 15% minimum rate. |
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| 2021-06-14 12:47:00 |
Opinion |
Jeffrey Toobin, the ‘1619 Project’ and the Journalistic Reign of Error |
As long as you further the narrative, no bad behavior or corruption of the truth will go unrewarded. |
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| 2021-06-14 12:47:00 |
Opinion |
University Vaccine Mandates Violate Medical Ethics |
College students aren’t guinea pigs. |
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| 2021-06-14 11:53:00 |
Markets |
Lordstown Motors May Be Running Into a Dead End |
Electric-vehicle startups that follow Tesla down the luxury route could have better chances of success |
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| 2021-06-14 11:27:00 |
Business |
Americans Are Keeping Their Cars Longer, as Vehicle Age Hits 12 Years |
Cars remain in service longer as quality improves, prices rise |
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| 2021-06-14 11:26:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Seeks Biden Administration Views on Harvard Admissions Policies |
The high court is weighing whether to hear a legal challenge alleging the school discriminated against Asian-American applicants |
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| 2021-06-14 11:00:00 |
Economy |
NY Fed May Consumer Survey Finds Public Bracing for Large Inflation Gains |
Consumers expect inflation to hit 4% one year from now, a series high for the New York Fed report |
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| 2021-06-14 10:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New York Islanders Make a Final Run at Their Old Home Before Moving to a New One |
The revived NHL stalwarts are back in the Stanley Cup semifinals—at old Nassau Coliseum—as they prepare to occupy a new arena adjacent to Belmont Park |
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| 2021-06-14 10:30:00 |
Politics |
To Understand Joe Manchin, Look at West Virginia’s Transformation |
Bipartisanship is required for Democrat holding on in a state that has shifted so solidly from blue to red |
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| 2021-06-14 10:22:00 |
Markets |
Snowflake Sees Sun a Long Way Out |
Cloud software provider gives a very long-term forecast that was already priced in |
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| 2021-06-14 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Jill Biden Presses for School Funding, Visits Military Families and Meets the Queen |
First lady wades into policy issues more than some of her predecessors, with initiatives that emphasize reopening schools safely and supporting military families |
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| 2021-06-14 09:39:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Executives Resign Amid Inaccurate Preorder Disclosures |
CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julio Rodriguez step down following special committee report |
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| 2021-06-14 09:36:00 |
Business |
Vermont Set to Drop All Covid-19 Restrictions as It Approaches Vaccine Milestone |
State plans lift all remaining rules when 80% milestone is reached |
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| 2021-06-14 09:30:00 |
Markets |
Novavax, AMC, Orphazyme, Corsair Gaming: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Futures suggest the S&P 500 would be muted after the open |
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| 2021-06-14 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Sees a Fresh Face and a New Start in Israel’s Naftali Bennett |
To defuse tension over Iran and other policy disagreements, U.S. administration will quickly engage with Israel’s fragile new government, U.S. official says |
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| 2021-06-14 08:51:00 |
World |
Biden to Emphasize U.S. Commitment to NATO at Summit |
Meeting comes two days before president is due to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Geneva |
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| 2021-06-14 08:29:00 |
World |
Nuclear Firm Flags ‘Performance Issue’ at Chinese Plant |
Framatome, a subsidiary of French power giant EDF, says it is ‘supporting resolution of a performance issue’ with the Taishan nuclear power plant |
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| 2021-06-14 08:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Nike Super Spikes Are So Fast That Rivals Are Wearing Them |
Its track shoes are helping set records, spawning similar models and prompting other brands to let their own runners wear the swoosh in the U.S. Olympic trials or risk lagging behind |
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| 2021-06-14 08:01:00 |
Markets |
China Clouds Biden’s Transatlantic Reunion |
As Washington rebuilds its old-world alliances, differences over how to deal with Beijing remain a challenge with no obvious resolution |
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| 2021-06-14 08:00:00 |
Business |
Companies Push Employees to Prove They Are Vaccinated |
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley are among employers requesting staffers to disclose vaccination status as more offices reopen |
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| 2021-06-14 08:00:00 |
Politics |
As More Migrants Are Allowed Into U.S., Aid Groups Decide Who Can Cross |
The Biden administration is letting thousands enter each month to request asylum, despite the official border closure |
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| 2021-06-14 07:56:00 |
World |
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Trial Begins in Myanmar After February Coup |
Authorities have charged the deposed civilian leader with several criminal offenses that could prevent her from returning to public life if she is convicted |
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| 2021-06-14 07:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Spend Big on ESG Investments, Hoping for Long-Term Payoff |
Utilities and vehicle makers are spending heavily on efforts to reduce emissions; Philip Morris bets on smoke-free products |
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| 2021-06-14 07:08:00 |
Markets |
Boeing and Airbus Meet New Competition: Their Own Used Planes |
While the price of older used jets has stabilized, modern wide-body models keep getting cheaper. This may force plane makers to discount more aggressively. |
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| 2021-06-14 07:00:00 |
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BlackRock Raises $1.7 Billion for New Infrastructure Debt Fund |
The high-yield fund targets returns in the mid- to high-single digits |
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| 2021-06-14 07:00:00 |
World |
Biden and Putin to Meet, With U.S.-Russia Relations at Post-Cold War Low |
Summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders is unlikely to produce a thaw in the relationship, with each side looking to project strength |
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| 2021-06-14 07:00:00 |
Finance |
Investors Clamor for a Bigger Piece of Payments Company Stripe |
Shopify, Sequoia Capital and others recently bought about $1 billion of shares in fintech Stripe, which could go public late this year or next |
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| 2021-06-14 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Up After S&P 500 Hits Record |
Futures point to S&P 500 grinding higher to a fresh all-time closing high |
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| 2021-06-14 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Global Ad Spending Expected to Rebound Faster Than Previously Forecast |
Spending in 2021 is expected to jump 19%, pushed by a 26% jolt in digital ads, according to a GroupM report. And roughly half of all spending will be concentrated at a handful of online behemoths |
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| 2021-06-14 06:05:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet Is an Accounting Headache for Tesla, Others |
Tesla and other companies that hold the notoriously volatile cryptocurrency often must record impairment charges when its value falls |
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| 2021-06-14 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Commentary: Caution—Bullwhip Effect Ahead |
Companies that are rushing to rebuild their pandemic-hit supply chains risk falling into a business trap that can lead to crashing profit margins and create excess inventories |
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| 2021-06-14 06:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Punctures Narendra Modi’s Aura as Some Supporters Sour on India’s Strongman |
Even some who have supported the prime minister in the past say the government could have done more to prepare and help those in need of healthcare; ‘He could have prevented this crisis,’ said one former backer |
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| 2021-06-14 06:00:00 |
IPOs |
Grocery Courier Boxed to Go Public in SPAC Deal |
Delivery companies are pursuing new customers as pandemic-fueled sales growth cools |
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| 2021-06-14 06:00:00 |
Business |
Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Is 90% Effective in Key Study |
Two-dose shot also worked well against coronavirus variants, including alpha, now dominant in the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-14 05:51:00 |
Markets |
Oil Hits Pandemic High as Investors Bet on Green Energy |
Wall Street’s preference for renewables could mean oil producers will now struggle to meet demand |
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| 2021-06-14 05:34:00 |
Business |
U.S. Fight Against Chinese 5G Efforts Shifts From Threats to Incentives |
Washington is organizing workshops and offering a handbook to help governments avoid using Huawei, ZTE gear |
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| 2021-06-14 05:30:00 |
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European Privacy Ruling Could Mean More Scrutiny of Companies |
Europe’s top court considers whether national regulators can reach across borders |
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| 2021-06-14 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials Could Pencil In Earlier Rate Increase at Meeting |
Quarterly economic forecasts are likely to project significantly higher inflation and growth than Fed officials expected in March |
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| 2021-06-14 04:25:00 |
Business |
Carlos Ghosn Fallout: American Father, Son Plead Guilty to Role in Escape |
Michael and Peter Taylor were accused by Japanese authorities of helping spirit the former Nissan chief out of Japan on a private jet |
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| 2021-06-13 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Done Working From Home? Prepare for More Hot Desks |
As employees return to the office, more of them will find that they no longer have an assigned workspace that’s all theirs—here’s how to navigate the changes |
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| 2021-06-13 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Scores Victory With Judicial Confirmations |
New York Senate approved governor’s two picks to state’s highest court—both of whom would sit as jurors were he to face an impeachment trial |
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| 2021-06-13 16:44:00 |
Opinion |
WHO’s on First—Again? |
The G-7 statement on Covid’s origin is feckless multilateralism. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:43:00 |
Opinion |
Elizabeth Warren’s IRS Entitlement |
The Senator and President Biden want to put the agency beyond annual appropriations. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:42:00 |
Opinion |
Israel’s Electoral Lessons for the West |
A new government takes power, but many parties led to years of stalemate. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:40:00 |
Opinion |
Happy ‘Day Off’ |
The mania to rechristen holidays reaches its illogical conclusion. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
Ortega’s Nicaraguan Power Grab |
The comandante lost one fair election in 1990. He won’t let it happen again. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:31:00 |
Opinion |
Banner Banners on the Condo Board |
If you want to fly the American flag at your home, it may depend on where you live. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:30:00 |
Books |
‘Chasing the Thrill’ Review: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World |
A wealthy dealer in Southwestern artifacts privately prints a puzzle-poem that sparks a crazy, decade-long hunt for hidden treasure. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s New Death Tax and a New York Widow |
His proposed levy on unrealized capital gains would hit some modest estates especially hard. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Left Defends the Legacy of Redlining |
Basing school enrollment on residence has made education more segregated than it was 40 years ago. |
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| 2021-06-13 16:25:00 |
Opinion |
An Alternative to the Afghan Pullout |
Biden presents a false choice between total withdrawal and ‘forever wars.’ |
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| 2021-06-13 15:52:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Hospital System Can Require Employees to Get Covid-19 Vaccine, Judge Rules |
The federal judge upheld Houston Methodist’s vaccine requirement and said lawsuit’s legal assertions lacked merit |
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| 2021-06-13 15:29:00 |
Life & Arts |
Novak Djokovic Wins the French Open |
The world’s No. 1 player rallied from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas and claim his 19th Grand Slam title |
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| 2021-06-13 15:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Novak Djokovic Has a Shot at an All-Time Tennis Year |
After a come-from-behind French Open victory, the Serbian star stays on track for a (tough but possible) ‘Golden Slam’ |
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| 2021-06-13 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: The Fed, Factories and Consumers |
Look out for U.S. retail sales and industrial production; also Chinese indicators |
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| 2021-06-13 14:56:00 |
Politics |
Trump Justice Department Sought Don McGahn’s Phone Records |
Apple told former White House legal counsel in May about the 2018 subpoena |
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| 2021-06-13 14:17:00 |
World |
Ousted From Power, Israel’s Netanyahu Plots Comeback |
Former prime minister intends to challenge the cross-party coalition government that succeeded him |
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| 2021-06-13 14:08:00 |
World |
At G-7 Summit, Boris Johnson Can’t Shake Off Brexit |
Tense dispute over Northern Ireland with EU colors global gathering |
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| 2021-06-13 13:06:00 |
A-hed |
Quail? Beta? Scientists Bicker Over What to Call Coronavirus Variants |
To avoid stigmatizing countries, some proposed naming them after birds, but robin fans objected; Greek letters also have drawbacks |
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| 2021-06-13 13:05:00 |
World |
Biden and Macron Share Affection and Worldview at G-7 Summit |
Meeting for the first time, the two presidents embraced each other in Cornwall after years of tension between Macron and Donald Trump |
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| 2021-06-13 12:06:00 |
Business |
Rethinking Pay and Benefits in a Hybrid Workplace |
Among the key questions: Should you pay people based on where they live? |
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| 2021-06-13 12:00:00 |
Business |
How to Quit Your Job Gracefully |
There are right and wrong ways to head for the exits, in everything from your resignation letter to how you think about the work you’re leaving |
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| 2021-06-13 11:43:00 |
Opinion |
Stupefying Summer Small Talk |
Covid isolation got you tongue-tied? Here are tips for getting the hot air flowing again. |
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| 2021-06-13 11:42:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing Protests a Lab Leak Too Much |
Strong evidence the virus escaped: the Communist Party’s vicious attacks on anyone who speaks out. |
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| 2021-06-13 11:10:00 |
Politics |
U.S.-China Trade War Still Hurting Ohio Family-Owned Business |
Down-lite pays tariffs on Chinese feathers to stuff bedding, but China can export many of these products to the U.S. tariff-free |
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| 2021-06-13 11:08:00 |
Opinion |
A New IRS Scandal Erodes the Rule of Law |
If leaking the tax returns of private citizens is illegal, shouldn’t making them public be equally so? |
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| 2021-06-13 11:06:00 |
Opinion |
Rare-Earth Mines Need Faster Permitting |
Setting timelines for regulatory agencies’ reviews and permitting decisions and limiting mining opponents’ use of administrative appeals and litigation to challenge permits would shave years off the permitting process. |
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| 2021-06-13 11:00:00 |
Economy |
Retiring Workers Alter Fed’s Calculus on Jobs Shortfall |
Shrinking labor force lowers the bar for when monetary stimulus can be dialed back |
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| 2021-06-13 10:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Left and Right Differ on Black Progress |
Most Americans know little about the black American experience. I would argue that the left is doing a better job than the right to correct that deficiency. |
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| 2021-06-13 10:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Doctor Says Denmark Star Christian Eriksen’s Heart Stopped Before Being Resuscitated |
The 29-year-old suffered cardiac arrest during Saturday’s match but is now in stable condition |
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| 2021-06-13 10:00:00 |
Markets |
High-Speed Trader Virtu Fires Back at Critics Amid Meme-Stock Frenzy |
Scrutiny of GameStop, AMC stock surges has put pressure on firm run by CEO Douglas Cifu |
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| 2021-06-13 09:46:00 |
World |
G-7 Leaders Rally to Biden’s Call to Challenge China |
Leaders also vowed to donate one billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to poorer nations over the next year |
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| 2021-06-13 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Biotech Rally Sparked by Alzheimer’s Drug Has Staying Power |
Controversy surrounding Biogen’s Aduhelm could ignite political firestorm over high drug prices, but investors should look past any D.C. drama |
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| 2021-06-13 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
She Left the Corporate Ladder to Become a Travel Entrepreneur |
Trying to afford travel while tackling debt led Jateria Pittman to launch her own company helping young people who face similar challenges |
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| 2021-06-13 09:00:00 |
Finance |
Some California Homeowners Can Get Coverage Again After Wildfires |
Farmers Insurance will use artificial intelligence to sell 30,000 home policies in fire-prone parts of the state |
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| 2021-06-13 08:28:00 |
Tech |
Fake Reviews and Inflated Ratings Are Still a Problem for Amazon |
Sellers are taking advantage of the online-shopping frenzy, using old and new methods to boost ratings on products |
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| 2021-06-13 08:04:00 |
Markets |
Markets Are Leaving Little Room for the Fed to Be Wrong on Inflation |
Maybe inflation isn’t transitory after all |
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| 2021-06-13 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Regulators Tell Banks It Is Time to Stop Using Libor |
CFTC subcommittee tells brokers they should switch to SOFR by late July, but not everyone thinks it is the answer |
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| 2021-06-13 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Chip Shortage Brings Frustration but More Business to Industry’s Middlemen |
Distributors typically able to source hard-to-procure parts can’t find product, even as more buyers ask them to do so |
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| 2021-06-13 05:36:00 |
World |
Israel Could See New Government if Confidence Vote Passes |
Naftali Bennett faces raft of challenges, from sluggish growth to security pressures, if his coalition clears the final hurdle |
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| 2021-06-13 05:30:00 |
Business |
Forget Going Back to the Office—People Are Just Quitting Instead |
As the pandemic clouds lift, the percentage of Americans leaving employers for new opportunities is at its highest level in more than two decades |
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| 2021-06-12 17:30:00 |
World |
G-7 Leaders Set to Announce Climate Plan in Final Day of Talks |
Group of Seven will discuss phasing out gasoline cars and subsidies for overseas fossil fuels on Sunday |
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| 2021-06-12 17:21:00 |
Business |
Winning Ticket to Join Jeff Bezos in Space Costs Nearly $30 Million in Blue Origin Auction |
Winner of the charity auction will join the Amazon CEO on the first passenger flight next month |
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| 2021-06-12 17:06:00 |
World |
WHO Chief Urges China to Cooperate With Probe Into Covid-19 Origins |
Group of Seven leaders conferring at summit in England discussed causes of the global pandemic |
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| 2021-06-12 15:26:00 |
World |
Biden Pushes G-7 to Criticize China Over Forced-Labor Allegations |
Group of world leaders agree to new infrastructure initiative meant to compete with Beijing |
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| 2021-06-12 15:17:00 |
Life & Arts |
For Justin Williams, Another Win. But Not Just Another Bike Race. |
The “L39ION” team owner prevails in Tulsa, just days after the 100th anniversary of the city’s horrifying racial massacre |
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| 2021-06-12 13:52:00 |
Business |
Italy’s Illycaffè Sets Its Sights on the U.S. Coffee Market |
Americans like their coffees big and sweetened. Can Illycaffè convince them to drink more espresso? |
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| 2021-06-12 12:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova Wins French Open |
The Czech doubles specialist defeated Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 |
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| 2021-06-12 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Medicine’s Failure With Women in Pain |
Women have faced centuries of doubt and discrimination over their ailments, from ancient Greece to modern diagnoses of ‘hysteria’ |
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| 2021-06-12 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Whistleblowing’s Evolution, From Rome to the Pentagon Papers to Wikileaks |
The exposure 50 years ago of government documents about the Vietnam War ushered in a modern era of leaks, built on a long tradition |
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| 2021-06-12 12:00:00 |
Markets |
The Hedge Fund Manager Who Did Battle with Exxon—and Won |
Christopher James, who once owned a coal mine, was an improbable activist for change at the oil giant. But he was able to convince Wall Street’s biggest money managers to back his thesis. |
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| 2021-06-12 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
2020 BMW M2 CS: A Coupe That Comes Alive at the Race Track |
This rowdy version of BMW’s subcompact coupe shows its true colors when pushed to its limits. Dan Neil kicks it into high gear. |
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| 2021-06-12 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
Where Google’s Advertising Chief Searches for Insight |
Lorraine Twohill turns to executives from the fields of marketing, film and tech for advice on how to focus her time, hire well and survive as a working mom. ‘You’ve got to be there for the moments that matter.’ |
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| 2021-06-12 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Got Us Hooked on One-Day Delivery—Now Small Businesses Are Paying for It |
The e-commerce giant taught us we can get everything tomorrow. Now small businesses have little choice but to comply. |
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| 2021-06-12 11:37:00 |
World |
Africa Awaits Covid-19 Vaccine Donations as Cases Surge |
The one billion shots the U.S. and other G-7 nations have pledged may not arrive before local supplies run out |
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| 2021-06-12 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Facebook and Its Advertisers Feel Pinch of Apple’s Privacy Drive |
Recent changes in IOS operating system have diminished Facebook’s ad targeting abilities |
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| 2021-06-12 08:56:00 |
World |
Low Taxes Brought Ireland Prosperity. A Global Tax Deal Now Threatens It. |
U.S. tech, pharmaceutical giants have set up shop in Ireland, drawn by its rock-bottom tax rates |
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| 2021-06-12 08:00:00 |
Business |
Entry-Level Lawyers Are Now Making $200,000 a Year |
Several top law firms have given their youngest lawyers pay raises after year of record-breaking profits and competition to retain their workforce |
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| 2021-06-12 08:00:00 |
Business |
How Working From Home Has Changed Employees |
They are used to far greater independence. And they may value personal time more. Bosses better be ready to adapt. |
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| 2021-06-12 07:00:00 |
Exhibition Review |
‘Willi Smith: Street Couture’ Review: Where Accessibility Meets the Avant-Garde |
An exhibition at Cooper Hewitt showcases the radically inclusive fashion of America’s streetwear pioneer. |
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| 2021-06-12 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Milton Avery: The Connecticut Years’ Review: Prelude to Success |
An exhibition at the Wadsworth Atheneum provides a glimpse into the evolution of the 20th-century American modernist’s signature style. |
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| 2021-06-12 05:30:00 |
Business |
Miners Try to Get Covid-19 Vaccines Into Areas Where Shots Are Scarce |
The pandemic is helping to soften the reputation of mining companies, often cast as villains |
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| 2021-06-11 19:16:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Puerto Rico’s Power Distributor Suffered a Cyberattack Hours Before a Devastating Fire |
Internet traffic began bombarding a new app shortly before a fire knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of residents |
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| 2021-06-11 18:43:00 |
Markets |
Moderna, GameStop, Amazon.com: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-06-11 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
Yes, It’s a Global Tax on American Tech |
Yellen and friends try to hide the G-7’s aims from Congress. |
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| 2021-06-11 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
An Anti-Development Water Rule |
Biden’s EPA is back with a rule that won’t help build infrastructure. |
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| 2021-06-11 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
An All-Star Decision |
A judge rules against an effort to move the game back to Atlanta. |
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| 2021-06-11 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Great American Rip-Off |
A healthy debate over the amount of fraud in Covid relief programs. |
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| 2021-06-11 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Last Voter Suppression Outrage |
Biden called voter ID an ‘assault’ on civil rights. What happened next? |
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| 2021-06-11 17:58:00 |
Politics |
Afghans Face Exit Problems as U.S. Pauses Visa Interviews in Kabul |
Ahead of U.S. withdrawal, thousands of Afghans who worked for U.S. government await visas to emigrate |
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| 2021-06-11 17:47:00 |
Life & Arts |
Novak Djokovic Outlasts Rafael Nadal at the French Open |
The world’s No. 1-ranked player rallied to beat the 13-time Roland Garros champion in four sets to advance to the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas |
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| 2021-06-11 17:45:00 |
U.S. |
Apple Subpoenas From DOJ Prompt Internal Review, Calls for William Barr, Jeff Sessions to Testify |
Request follows revelations that the Trump Justice Department secretly sought phone records of House Intelligence Committee officials |
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| 2021-06-11 17:28:00 |
U.S. |
DOJ Reviewing New State Election Laws to Ensure Ballot Access to All Eligible Voters |
Justice Department also will review legality of postelection audits to ensure ballot integrity |
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| 2021-06-11 17:28:00 |
Opinion |
Kathryn Garcia Is Fine With Second Place |
The new ranked-choice voting system means New York’s next mayor may not win on the first count. |
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| 2021-06-11 17:27:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
German Lawmakers Approve Rule Aimed at Boosting Women in Corporate Boardrooms |
Companies that meet certain criteria must have at least one woman on their management board |
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| 2021-06-11 17:26:00 |
Masterpiece |
A Film Where Talk Is Richly Satisfying |
Louis Malle’s ‘My Dinner With André’ features captivating dialogue elevated by astounding filmmaking. |
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| 2021-06-11 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Critical Race Theory |
Professors ‘were debating whether much of the Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sandford should be excised from constitutional-law courses.’ |
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| 2021-06-11 17:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Plans to Return Pentagon Border-Wall Funds |
White House is also reviewing whether to give back land the Trump administration had seized from private landowners for the wall |
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| 2021-06-11 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Understanding China’s Covid Propaganda |
Beijing wants questions unresolved so it can sell its people on the foreign-origin possibility |
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| 2021-06-11 16:26:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Financial Regulators Push Banks to Transition Away From Libor |
Yellen, Quarles make the case for new benchmark at meeting of top regulators |
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| 2021-06-11 16:09:00 |
Politics |
The Trump DOJ’s Leak Investigations of House Democrats and Media |
Lawmakers call for hearings and Justice Department inspector general launches probe into Trump administration’s secret efforts to find sources of leaks |
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| 2021-06-11 16:08:00 |
Books |
‘The Reason for the Darkness of the Night’ Review: Poe’s Eureka Moment |
The poet and pioneer of horror and detective fiction considered his greatest feat to be a work of science. |
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| 2021-06-11 16:07:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Spotify Eyes Top Podcaster Alexandra Cooper, ‘Call Her Daddy’ Show for $20 Million |
Deal would bring podcast exclusively to Spotify, involve first-look agreement for other projects |
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| 2021-06-11 16:04:00 |
Business |
As Cruises Resume, a Positive Covid-19 Case Doesn’t Spell the End of a Voyage |
Two people aboard a Celebrity ship in the Caribbean tested positive, and unlike last year when outbreaks halted trips, the cruise sailed on |
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| 2021-06-11 15:43:00 |
Opinion |
GOP Must Articulate and Sell a Better Vision |
Republicans need only craft a new Contract With America, as famously done by Newt Gingrich in 1994. Vigorously challenge the “woke” extremism, one point at a time. |
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| 2021-06-11 15:42:00 |
Opinion |
What to Do for Clothing as Offices Reopen? |
At my workplace we have delighted each other by getting “dressed up.” |
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| 2021-06-11 15:42:00 |
Opinion |
Remember the Alamo, but More Accurately |
While a corrective counternarrative of the Alamo is rightfully needed, the modern revisionists should be cautious of committing similar fallacies by attributing too large a role to slavery. |
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| 2021-06-11 15:24:00 |
U.S. |
FDA Approves Export of Covid-19 Vaccine Doses From Troubled Baltimore Plant |
The agency said 10 million doses can be exported, but 60 million doses were at risk of contamination and can’t be used |
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| 2021-06-11 15:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Bankrupt California Power Authority Winding Down Service Over Cash Crunch |
Western Community Energy says it doesn’t have money to buy energy for its customers |
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| 2021-06-11 14:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
Does Evolution Want Us to Drink? |
Alcohol is terrible for the human body, yet we’ve developed a strong taste for it, suggesting that it may bring other kinds of benefits. |
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| 2021-06-11 14:49:00 |
Business |
House Bills Seek to Break Up Amazon and Other Big Tech Companies |
Legislation could force e-commerce giant, others to split into two companies or shed some products and services |
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| 2021-06-11 14:47:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Edgar Allan Poe’s scientific prophecy, a desperate World War II naval mission, the hope and heartbreak of Mets’ fandom, the reign of Serena Williams on the court and more. |
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| 2021-06-11 14:35:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Craft Budget Plans as Infrastructure Talks Continue |
Congress may have to juggle jobs and anti-poverty spending bills with legislation to raise the country’s borrowing limit |
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| 2021-06-11 14:34:00 |
Books |
‘Seeing Serena’ Review: Empress of the Court |
At the pinnacle of her sport, Serena Williams shows no sign of slowing down. |
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| 2021-06-11 14:32:00 |
Books |
‘The Life She Wished to Live’ Review: The Bard of Cross Creek |
Thousands of young readers know Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings for ‘The Yearling,’ but her imagination ranged wide and deep. |
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| 2021-06-11 14:31:00 |
Books |
‘So Many Ways to Lose’ Review: Agony, Ecstasy and the Mets |
The highs and lows of baseball, as embodied by New York’s younger major-league team . |
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| 2021-06-11 14:27:00 |
Business |
Pulitzer Prizes Highlight Coverage Related to George Floyd Killing, Covid-19 |
New York Times, Boston Globe and Minneapolis’s Star Tribune are among this year’s winners |
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| 2021-06-11 14:21:00 |
Markets |
AMC Bet by Hedge Fund Unravels Thanks to Meme-Stock Traders |
Losses by Mudrick Capital show the risks of exposure to meme stocks |
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| 2021-06-11 14:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Books Fit for a Queen |
A new exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York features luxurious bindings made for French royalty and aristocrats. |
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| 2021-06-11 13:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
Summer Vacation Ideas: Last-Minute Beach Getaways and Strategic Ways to Save |
WSJ’s travel editor answers reader questions about affordable beach vacations and the smartest way to book a trip to Europe right now |
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| 2021-06-11 13:00:00 |
Business |
Airbnb Adapts to the Post-Pandemic Traveler—and Host |
Business is up, as more people travel domestically and stay longer |
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| 2021-06-11 12:57:00 |
Opinion |
A Scientist Who Said No to Covid Groupthink |
Many experts aggressively denied a lab leak was possible and only now admit it. It took courage to make the case a year ago. |
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| 2021-06-11 12:56:00 |
Opinion |
The Demonization of Benjamin Netanyahu |
He’s simply an Israeli patriot, but detractors called him an enemy of peace, even a Republican. |
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| 2021-06-11 12:33:00 |
U.S. |
Oregon Lawmakers Remove Legislator Over State Capitol Breach |
Rep. Mike Nearman is the first member of Oregon’s House to be expelled in its 160-year history |
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| 2021-06-11 12:30:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Justice Department Sought Democratic Lawmakers’ Records From Apple |
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff call for probe |
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| 2021-06-11 12:27:00 |
Markets |
Passengers Keep Calm as Covid Cruises On |
Fully vaccinated cruise passengers don’t panic when two test positive |
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| 2021-06-11 12:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
So You’re Going out Again. Do You Remember How to Dress? |
Birthday parties, business dinners, weddings: They’re all back. But after months in sweats, assembling a suitable outfit is tough. Here, 5 expert dressers on what to wear for post-lockdown events. |
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| 2021-06-11 12:05:00 |
CIO Journal |
App Analytics Company Amplitude Lands $150 Million |
Deluge of business apps released over the past year is fueling demand for tools that measure user engagement |
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| 2021-06-11 12:00:00 |
Health Policy |
Biden Administration to Give Hospitals More Time to Spend Covid-19 Relief Money |
Healthcare providers and lawmakers had asked for an extension of the June 30 deadline, citing continuing demands of pandemic care |
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| 2021-06-11 11:43:00 |
Markets |
You Can’t Invest Without Trading. You Can Trade Without Investing. |
Understanding the difference between speculation and investing is essential to avoiding reckless risk |
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| 2021-06-11 10:42:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘Widespread Panic’ Review |
The author of ‘L.A. Confidential’ returns to familiar, seamy territory via an unusual narrator. |
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| 2021-06-11 09:53:00 |
World |
Biden Meets With G-7 Leaders in England, Hoping to Repair Frayed Ties |
On his first foreign trip since taking office, president will meet world leaders, discuss efforts to fight Covid-19 |
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| 2021-06-11 09:45:00 |
Business |
How to Make Workplace Technology Accessible to Everyone |
People with disabilities face all sorts of challenges at work. It doesn’t have to be that way. |
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| 2021-06-11 09:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Cabin Fever’: Getting Sick From Being Cooped Up Too Long |
Originally used to describe isolated lives in the American West, the feeling became universal during the pandemic. |
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| 2021-06-11 09:07:00 |
Markets |
Saudi Aramco Borrows Again to Fund Dividend Pledge Despite Oil Recovery |
Ownership arrangement has led oil giant to stick by its commitment to make quarterly payments as rivals cut dividends |
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| 2021-06-11 09:05:00 |
Business |
Boeing Offloads Unclaimed MAX Jets as Air Travel Recovers |
Plane maker has reduced inventory of jets whose original buyers walked away from their deals during the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-11 09:01:00 |
Politics |
Turkey Holds Keys to U.S. Afghan Pullout, a Potential Problem for Biden |
Turkey, threatening to end Afghan airport security detail, is expected to seek concessions |
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| 2021-06-11 08:39:00 |
Economy |
Social Security Weathered Covid-19 Better Than Expected, but Long-Term Challenges Remain |
Near-term finances of federal government’s retirement and disability programs defy doomsday predictions |
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| 2021-06-11 08:39:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Hit by Data Breach |
Hack exposed some U.S. business information, customer data in South Korea and Taiwan |
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| 2021-06-11 08:31:00 |
World |
China’s Deadly Ultramarathon Blamed on Negligence by Organizers |
Five people affiliated with the race’s operator have been arrested and will face criminal charges for event that led to the deaths of 21 runners last month |
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| 2021-06-11 08:30:00 |
U.S. |
PG&E Warns of More Blackouts During California’s Wildfire Season |
Severe drought expected to heighten fire risk throughout the summer and fall |
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| 2021-06-11 08:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where to Order the Next Big Thing in Takeout, Today |
Next-generation entrepreneurs are disrupting the Chinese-American restaurant, deliciously. Here’s where to get a taste of what’s next. |
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| 2021-06-11 08:00:00 |
Markets |
China’s Latest Blockbuster Tech IPO Could Give Investors a Bumpy Ride |
Initial public offering of Didi Chuxing shapes up to be one of world’s largest this year |
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| 2021-06-11 08:00:00 |
World |
South Korea Can Now Build Missiles Able to Reach Beijing, With U.S. Blessing |
Washington had imposed limits on Seoul’s weapons program for four decades |
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| 2021-06-11 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Is Spider Tack: The Men Who Inadvertently Created MLB’s Stickiest Problem |
Major League Baseball is embroiled in controversy over pitchers doctoring baseballs. A little-known substance called Spider Tack—used by weightlifters and wheelchair athletes—is at the center of it. |
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| 2021-06-11 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
When Americans Took to the Streets Over Inflation |
In the 1960s and 1970s, spiraling prices for staples like meat and gasoline wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy, thanks to political and policy mistakes that offer a warning for today. |
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| 2021-06-11 07:43:00 |
Markets |
Meme Stocks’ Latest Frenzy Isn’t About a Short Squeeze |
Short interest in meme stocks such as GameStop and Clover Health is relatively muted, suggesting hedge funds aren’t crowding into trades that bet on falling prices |
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| 2021-06-11 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Microsoft Has the Right Pieces for Game Streaming |
Cloud-computing prowess and Xbox business give software company an edge over rivals |
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| 2021-06-11 07:00:00 |
World |
In Israel, Arab Villages Take Leading Role in Drama Over Netanyahu’s Fate |
The coalition seeking to oust Israel’s prime minister pledges to resolve the legal limbo of Israeli Arabs in the Negev Desert. Netanyahu has attacked such plans. |
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| 2021-06-11 06:43:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Fresh S&P 500 Record |
Large technology stocks are poised to close out a fourth week of gains, sending the S&P 500 higher |
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| 2021-06-11 06:28:00 |
World |
BTS Hullabaloo Exposes South Korea’s Tattoo Prohibition |
Lawmaker faces backlash from group’s fans after pushing for more relaxed regulations by posting image of member Jung-kook covering his tattoos |
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| 2021-06-11 06:19:00 |
Markets |
Slow Vaccinations in Developing World Set to Drag on Oil Demand |
IEA forecasts return to record demand by end of next year |
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| 2021-06-11 06:03:00 |
Markets |
What Does the Bond Market Know About Inflation? |
Even if signals from the bond market are imperfect, investors predicting a damaging level of inflation are still in the minority |
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| 2021-06-11 05:33:00 |
U.S. |
How the FBI Got Colonial Pipeline’s Ransom Money Back |
Seizure of more than half of the company’s payment cuts against crypto’s reputation as an untraceable financial medium for hackers |
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| 2021-06-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Cheap Dollars Attract Foreign Investors to Treasurys |
Pension funds have also become big buyers of Treasury bonds |
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| 2021-06-11 05:30:00 |
World |
The Global Logistics Logjam Shifts From Suez to Shenzhen |
Outbreak at one of the world’s busiest ports leads to global shipping delays; infections in chip supply chain worsen global shortage |
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| 2021-06-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How ESG Stocks Perform Depends on Who Ranks Them |
Ratings vary widely among the three dominant firms, leading to inconsistent performance |
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| 2021-06-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Big Government Is Turbo-Charging the U.S. Economy. Can It Transform Europe? |
Policy makers are reviving old-school industrial planning policies, but European recovery funds don’t appear targeted enough |
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| 2021-06-11 05:30:00 |
Politics |
IRS Embraces Role as ‘Stimmies’ Provider |
Agency administered stimulus checks during pandemic and is set to launch expanded child tax credit payments |
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| 2021-06-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
Ransomware Attack Roiled Meat Giant JBS, Then Spilled Over to Farmers and Restaurants |
While plants were closed, prices of beef and pork climbed and farmers sought new buyers for their livestock |
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| 2021-06-11 04:37:00 |
Tech |
Google Proposes U.K. Oversight Role in Retirement of Web Cookies |
Cookie retirement highlights a dilemma in regulating big tech: protecting user privacy and promoting competition can be at odds |
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| 2021-06-11 03:43:00 |
Business |
Germany Shuts Door on Patent Trolls |
New legislation aims to end the country’s status as a haven for patent litigators who have targeted tech companies |
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| 2021-06-11 01:45:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Gets Green Light to Start Offering Mutual Funds in China |
The U.S. money manager is among the first foreign firms to reach the milestone in China |
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| 2021-06-10 20:40:00 |
Politics |
FDA’s Approval of Alzheimer’s Drug Leads to Third Adviser’s Resignation |
Harvard Medical School Professor Aaron Kesselheim called the decision a ‘debacle’ |
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| 2021-06-10 19:08:00 |
Politics |
Biden Lifts Covid-19 Caps on Employees in Federal Workplaces |
Under new guidance, U.S. government agencies must develop a return-to-work plan by July 19 |
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| 2021-06-10 19:01:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Group of Senators Reaches Agreement on Infrastructure Proposal |
The proposal, which needs buy-in from a larger group of lawmakers and the White House, would be paid for without tax increases |
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| 2021-06-10 18:40:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Rate Calculator: Customize Your Own Consumer-Price Index |
The Covid-19 pandemic changed Americans’ spending habits, and the government’s monthly inflation report may not show price changes you are seeing at the pump or supermarket |
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| 2021-06-10 18:36:00 |
Business |
American Airlines Invests in Electric Flying Taxis |
Helicopter-like vehicle is part of a push for more efficient aircraft |
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| 2021-06-10 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Why We Can’t Move On From Jan. 6 |
If you weren’t appalled by what happened that day, you have given up on American democracy. |
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| 2021-06-10 18:12:00 |
Books |
‘Sinatra and Me’ Review: The Show Must Go On |
Frank Sinatra, during the twilight of his life and singing career, as remembered by road manager Tony Oppedisano. |
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| 2021-06-10 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
College Subsidies Are a Feedback Loop for Bigger Government |
Professors raise their prices to capture cheap loans, while producing new Democratic voters. |
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| 2021-06-10 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Lessons From a Bipartisan Era |
At some point you have to put campaigns on pause and govern. |
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| 2021-06-10 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
When ISIS Families Come Home |
Kazakhstan’s efforts at rehabilitation and reintegration put Europe to shame. |
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| 2021-06-10 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
The Partisan Bureaucracy |
Would the IRS violate your privacy to further Democratic policy objectives? |
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| 2021-06-10 18:07:00 |
Politics |
Men Tied to Violent White-Supremacist Group Plead Guilty to Firearms Charges |
Prosecutors say two men were members of group that seeks to overthrow U.S. government |
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| 2021-06-10 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
A Made-in-Washington Inflation Spike |
Congress feeds demand but constricts supply, and the Fed stays easy. |
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| 2021-06-10 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
Earmarks Are Back, Baby |
Congress is at it again, and the Members are loving it. |
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| 2021-06-10 17:58:00 |
CFO Journal |
Investor Sues Chinese E-Cigarette Maker RLX for Allegedly Misrepresenting Risks |
RLX Technology’s stock has fallen about 70% since listing on NYSE in January |
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| 2021-06-10 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Two Cheers for Biden’s Vaccine Donation |
Turns out he doesn’t have to break patents to distribute shots. |
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| 2021-06-10 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
States of Migration |
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| 2021-06-10 17:57:00 |
Politics |
Policing Negotiations Uncertain After Democrat Introduces Proposal |
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham calls draft from Sen. Cory Booker a nonstarter |
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| 2021-06-10 17:46:00 |
Business |
Jeffrey Toobin Returns to Air on CNN After Hiatus |
Legal analyst acknowledges that his actions last year were ‘deeply moronic and indefensible’ |
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| 2021-06-10 17:44:00 |
Health Policy |
U.S. Suspends J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Shipments as States Face a Surplus of Expiring Doses |
States unable to receive new shipments as FDA extends vaccine’s shelf life as part of steps to encourage use of stockpiled shots |
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| 2021-06-10 17:37:00 |
Politics |
Ilhan Omar’s Comments on Israel Reopen Democratic Party’s Divisions |
Minnesota congresswoman says she wasn’t equating U.S., Israel with terrorist groups |
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| 2021-06-10 17:36:00 |
Film Review |
‘In the Heights’ Review: You’re the Top |
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s exuberant pre-’Hamilton’ hit, brought to the screen by director Jon M. Chu, can be seen at home on HBO Max, but take a trip to the movie theater to be fully transported. |
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| 2021-06-10 17:35:00 |
Markets |
Didi Chuxing, China’s Ride-Hailing Giant, Unveils U.S. IPO Filing |
The Beijing company could fetch a valuation upward of $70 billion |
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| 2021-06-10 17:34:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Real Manhunter’ Review: From First Clue to Conviction |
This documentary series looks at the career-defining moments of British Detective Inspector Colin Sutton, who tracked some of the world’s most dangerous criminals |
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| 2021-06-10 17:32:00 |
Opinion |
‘Coriolanus’ Review: Hail the Reluctant Hero |
From the Lantern Theater’s archive, a performance of Shakespeare’s most political play, adapted for the modern age. |
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| 2021-06-10 17:27:00 |
Television Review |
‘Penguin Town’ Review: Man’s Second Best Friend |
This Netflix docuseries takes a look at a South African town’s most fascinating seasonal visitors. |
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| 2021-06-10 17:25:00 |
Film Review |
‘Sublet’ Review: Testing the Waters in Tel Aviv |
From Israeli director Eytan Fox, a story about a New York Times travel writer who finds himself in a surprising encounter with an unfamiliar city and a much younger man who calls it home. |
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| 2021-06-10 17:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Power and Poetry of Random Digits |
Computer programs can generate sets of random numbers, but are they really random if they are programmed to be? |
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| 2021-06-10 17:11:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Judge Dismisses Anti-Money-Laundering Charges Against MoneyGram |
The order concludes a settlement agreement the company entered into in 2012 for failing to prevent mass-marketing and consumer-fraud phishing schemes |
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| 2021-06-10 17:06:00 |
Television Review |
‘Infinite’ Review: A Not-So-Pleasant Trip Down Memory Lane |
Antoine Fuqua’s sci-fi thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg, features a battle for humanity’s future among people who can remember their past lives. |
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| 2021-06-10 16:35:00 |
World |
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on More Than a Dozen Former Iranian Officials, Energy Firms |
U.S. officials say action shows commitment to easing pressure campaign if Tehran changes its behavior |
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| 2021-06-10 16:26:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Narrows Reach of Repeat-Offender Law |
The justices ruled that recklessly violent crimes don’t trigger more prison time for felons convicted of gun possession |
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| 2021-06-10 16:19:00 |
Tech |
Biden Seeks Review of Foreign-Owned Apps Beyond TikTok, WeChat. Here’s What You Need to Know. |
President Biden’s approach differs from that of his predecessor |
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| 2021-06-10 16:13:00 |
Economy |
Which Higher Prices Are Here to Stay? |
Prices are surging for many household expenses as the pandemic eases and the economy reopens |
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| 2021-06-10 16:00:00 |
World |
France Ends Africa Military Operation to Join Broader Alliance |
Counterterrorism efforts in Sahel region will undergo profound transformation, Macron says |
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| 2021-06-10 15:57:00 |
Opinion |
Tax-Exempt Group Favors Higher Rates on Taxpayers |
ProPublica and the IRS scandal. |
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| 2021-06-10 15:19:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Deaths This Year Have Already Eclipsed 2020’s Toll |
As wealthy nations vaccinate, growing death tally underscores worsening divide between rich and poor countries |
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| 2021-06-10 15:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
If Nero Wasn’t So Bad, Was Ivan That Terrible? |
A museum exhibit revisits a despot and raises a question: Who else needs a historical rehab? |
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| 2021-06-10 15:00:00 |
Politics |
Federal Covid-19 Workplace Rules Issued for Healthcare Facilities |
In a win for businesses, OSHA rules won’t apply to other industries |
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| 2021-06-10 14:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
6 Incredible Bike Trips You Can Easily Do Yourself |
Old rail lines throughout the U.S. make for ideal bike trails—breezy, bucolic and punctuated with diverting pit stops. We highlight 6 of the most rewarding routes, from California to New Hampshire. |
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| 2021-06-10 14:31:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Deficit Grew to Record $2.1 Trillion in Fiscal Year's First Eight Months |
Treasury says federal spending climbed to $4.7 trillion from October through May |
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| 2021-06-10 14:22:00 |
World |
Man Who Slapped French President Macron Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison |
Perpetrator said he was from the political far right and acting on behalf of the antiestablishment yellow vests movement |
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| 2021-06-10 14:19:00 |
Tech |
Are Inflatable Paddleboards Better Than Hard Ones? |
Though slower in the water, the latest, easy-to-store inflatable SUPs are cheaper and easier to ride—and won’t pop like a pool toy |
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| 2021-06-10 14:16:00 |
Markets |
Keystone XL’s Demise Shows Hard Road for New Pipelines |
Defeat invigorates protesters, making it tougher to build pipelines in U.S. and Canada |
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| 2021-06-10 14:14:00 |
World |
U.S. Covid-19 Vaccine Donation to Boost Developing World’s Pandemic Fight |
Plan to give 500 million Pfizer shots to poor countries puts pressure on G-7 nations to step up sharing |
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| 2021-06-10 14:01:00 |
Tech |
Electronic Arts Discloses Hack of ‘FIFA 21’ Source Code |
No player data was accessed, company says |
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| 2021-06-10 13:52:00 |
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Bank of Canada: Economy Recovering Largely as Expected |
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane says first-quarter growth was ‘quite encouraging’ |
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| 2021-06-10 13:40:00 |
Opinion |
E-Bikes Open a Whole New World for Many |
How sad that “real bicyclists” have to demean the electric-bike riders. |
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| 2021-06-10 13:40:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Minimum Corporate-Tax Plan a Loser |
Our government should not collude to set a minimum rate. |
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| 2021-06-10 13:39:00 |
Opinion |
H.R.1 Represents Progress and Democracy |
H.R.1 sets national standards for access to vote by mail, early voting and voter registration so that our democracy isn’t radically different from state to state. |
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| 2021-06-10 13:30:00 |
Pro PE Limited Partners |
Pennsylvania School Pension Leaders Face Calls for Ouster |
Six trustees of the state’s largest public pension want to fire its executive director and its chief investment officer |
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| 2021-06-10 13:14:00 |
Real Estate |
Should You Paint Your House Black? A Trendy Debate |
Black home exteriors increasingly punctuate hip neighborhoods and green landscapes, but design experts are split when it comes to noir facades |
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| 2021-06-10 13:03:00 |
CFO Journal |
Smucker CFO Weighs Additional Price Hikes if Inflation Exceeds Forecasts |
Maker of Jif peanut butter and Folgers coffee is working with grocery stores on already announced price increases in July |
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| 2021-06-10 13:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Pandemic’s Toll on Teen Mental Health |
The CDC tried to spark a panic about Covid hospitalizations while ignoring the real crisis. |
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| 2021-06-10 13:01:00 |
Opinion |
American Political Twitter Is a Sandbox Compared With India |
Modi used the site to rise to power but now threatens to curb it. His opponents have grievances too. |
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| 2021-06-10 13:00:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Launches Task Force to Open Government Data for AI Research |
Task force to develop plans for sharing records on health, driving, demographics and more |
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| 2021-06-10 12:51:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Faces Possible $425 Million EU Privacy Fine |
Case relates to alleged violations of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation |
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| 2021-06-10 12:38:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Rate Climb Adds Impetus to Fed Policy Shift |
Central bankers are set to begin talking about easing bond purchases as soaring prices test patience |
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| 2021-06-10 12:19:00 |
World |
Venezuela Is Locked in Battle With Guerrillas It Once Welcomed |
Maduro regime is now fighting a drug-trafficking Colombian rebel group that won’t go home |
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| 2021-06-10 12:07:00 |
Markets |
Stepping Through Inflation’s Looking Glass |
It is easy to see where inflation is. Where it is going, not so much. |
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| 2021-06-10 12:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Deadly Legacy of Khobar Towers |
A quarter-century ago, an Iranian-orchestrated bombing killed 19 American airmen in Saudi Arabia. Ever since, Iran has attacked the U.S. in ways that are less direct but even more lethal. |
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| 2021-06-10 11:52:00 |
World |
Chinese Official’s Death Draws New Attention to Fatal Ultramarathon |
Li Zuobi was the top official in western China county that co-hosted race in which 21 died in May |
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| 2021-06-10 11:33:00 |
Politics |
El Chapo’s Wife Pleads Guilty to Helping Run Global Drug Cartel |
Emma Coronel is charged with conspiring to distribute drugs and launder money in aid of her husband’s Sinaloa cartel |
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| 2021-06-10 11:28:00 |
Business |
Toshiba, Japan Officials Teamed Up Against Foreign Shareholders, Report Finds |
Company wanted ministry to ‘beat them up’ ahead of annual meeting vote, say law firms commissioned by shareholders |
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| 2021-06-10 11:26:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended June 5 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-06-10 11:20:00 |
Business |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Seeks FDA Authorization for Use in Adolescents |
The biotech asks FDA to authorize its Covid-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 17 |
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| 2021-06-10 10:59:00 |
Business |
How Videoconferences Make It Harder for Employees to Collaborate |
New research suggests that having the camera turned on impedes spoken communication and the ability to work together |
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| 2021-06-10 10:07:00 |
Business |
Tesla to Introduce Upgraded Model S to Jump-Start High-End Model Sales |
Elon Musk had promised redesign would be available months ago, a delay that means Tesla missed some of this year’s booming demand for luxury cars |
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| 2021-06-10 09:46:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Police Arrest 1,100 People for Money Laundering With Cryptocurrencies |
Crackdown on illegal activities comes amid efforts to restrain cryptocurrency trading and mining |
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| 2021-06-10 09:27:00 |
Business |
Jeff Bezos and Other Space Tourists Fly at Their Own Risk |
Suborbital travel isn’t subject to same rules as commercial flight |
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| 2021-06-10 09:10:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, Clover Health, FuelCell Energy: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Meme stocks were turning in a mixed performance while broader indexes hovered close to record highs |
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| 2021-06-10 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s China Policy Is Emerging—and It Looks a Lot Like Trump’s |
Recent moves on Chinese apps, investments build on former president’s actions, though by different means |
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| 2021-06-10 08:46:00 |
Business |
Next-Generation GPS Firm NextNav Reaches SPAC Deal to Go Public |
Platform can locate indoor location, including vertical positioning |
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| 2021-06-10 08:33:00 |
Markets |
Accelerating Oil Demand Will Shrink Global Glut, OPEC Says |
Cartel expects vaccinations, stimulus to add momentum to a resurgence in oil demand |
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| 2021-06-10 08:22:00 |
Markets |
Big Tech Is Going Public in India |
Companies such as e-commerce leader Flipkart and fintech giant Paytm are considering initial public offerings |
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| 2021-06-10 08:17:00 |
World |
China Passes Law to Counter Foreign Sanctions |
Beijing sets mechanisms to retaliate against Western pressure and mitigate sanctions’ impact after an expedited process without public consultation |
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| 2021-06-10 08:02:00 |
Economy |
ECB Set to Fall Behind Fed in Phasing Out Stimulus |
Central bank’s move suggests it will lag behind the Federal Reserve in phasing out extraordinary stimulus policies |
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| 2021-06-10 07:46:00 |
World |
Pope Declines German Cardinal’s Offer to Resign Over Sex-Abuse Crisis |
Pontiff urges Cardinal Reinhard Marx to continue anti-abuse reforms |
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| 2021-06-10 07:36:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin, Other Crypto Assets Targeted for Stiff Banking Regulation |
Proposal would require banks dealing in some crypto assets to hold substantial buffers in case of losses |
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| 2021-06-10 07:22:00 |
Commodities |
Hedge Fund Behind Amazon-MGM Deal Amasses Big Bet on Uranium |
Anchorage, best known for selling Hollywood studio MGM to Amazon.com, bought uranium in a bet on higher prices for the nuclear fuel |
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| 2021-06-10 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Fintech Investors Are Hitting the Marqeta |
The card-payments enabler behind big names like Square, DoorDash and others will be a major play for investors betting on digital commerce |
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| 2021-06-10 07:01:00 |
Markets |
A Moment Made for RH |
In a stock market hungry for growth stories, the luxury furniture retailer seems to know its audience |
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| 2021-06-10 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
HPE Collects €160 Million to Support Portfolio Company PPRO |
Secondary investors Coller Capital and Adams Street co-led the secondary transaction with support from Pomona Capital and W Capital |
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| 2021-06-10 07:00:00 |
Business |
Steelmakers Keep Old Plants Idle Despite Surging Prices |
Companies cite the high cost of restarting the mills as closures add to the shortage of metal needed for cars and appliances |
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| 2021-06-10 06:54:00 |
Business |
Peugeot Is Latest Auto Maker Charged in French Emissions-Fraud Probe |
Car company, which denies wrongdoing, joins VW and Renault in facing preliminary charges |
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| 2021-06-10 06:46:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Tick Up Ahead of Inflation Data |
Consumer prices are expected to have risen in May |
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| 2021-06-10 06:33:00 |
Markets |
The Green Hydrogen Puzzle Is Starting to Fall Into Place |
Siemens Gamesa’s hydrogen-producing wind turbine is an example of the innovative projects that will help give shape to the emerging clean-fuel market |
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| 2021-06-10 06:31:00 |
World |
Europe’s Carbon Border Tax Plan Looms Over Global Trade |
Plan comes as G-7 leaders start to gather ahead of summit in southwestern England |
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| 2021-06-10 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Digital Currency Asset Manager Hires Its First CMO |
Deborah Bussière will promote investment products in a noisy sector of finance |
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| 2021-06-10 05:47:00 |
World |
Biden, Johnson to Meet Ahead of G-7 Summit in U.S.-U.K. Relations Test |
Meeting comes amid tensions between Britain and the European Union over Northern Ireland |
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| 2021-06-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase Teams Up With 401(k) Provider to Offer Crypto |
Workers at participating companies could invest up to 5% of their account balances in cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-06-10 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Compliance Officers Play Leading Role in Pursuing Diversity Goals |
Risk-management skills can help in creating a more inclusive workplace |
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| 2021-06-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Consumer Prices Likely Rose Strongly Again in May as Economy Rebounded |
Inflation measurements boosted by comparisons with figures from last year during Covid-19 lockdowns, when prices plummeted |
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| 2021-06-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood and Didi to Kick Off a Hot IPO Summer |
Bankers estimate that IPOs could raise some $40 billion in the coming months, the most ever during a summer stretch |
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| 2021-06-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Likely Eased Last Week |
Employers are becoming less likely to lay off workers as economy rebounds |
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| 2021-06-10 05:19:00 |
Markets |
Asset Managers in Europe Look for Deals to Bulk Up |
Firms have announced deals worth more than $5 billion this year, while DWS and BNP are possible bidders for NN Group’s asset-management arm |
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| 2021-06-10 03:22:00 |
World |
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Charged With Corruption |
Ousted civilian leader, who has been detained since Feb. 1 coup, faces trial next week on other charges |
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| 2021-06-09 21:36:00 |
Business |
Starbucks Faces Shortage of Cups, Syrup as Eased Covid-19 Boosts Sales |
Coffee company says lack of supplies including oat milk are temporary and vary by store and market |
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| 2021-06-09 19:59:00 |
Business |
JBS Paid $11 Million to Resolve Ransomware Attack |
Meat supplier’s U.S. chief says firm paid cybercriminals in bitcoin to avoid more disruptions |
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| 2021-06-09 19:38:00 |
CFO Journal |
Shake Shack Names New CFO |
Burger chain hires former Goldman Sachs analyst to oversee its finances |
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| 2021-06-09 19:23:00 |
U.S. |
Trump’s 2020 St. John’s Church Visit Wasn’t Reason Park Police Cleared Lafayette Square, Inspector General Finds |
Report says plans to clear protesters near White House had been in place for days before the then-president appeared in square with a Bible |
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| 2021-06-09 19:07:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Johnson Agree to Open U.S.-U.K. Travel as Soon as Possible |
The two leaders also plan to unveil a revised Atlantic Charter, modeled on the 1941 Churchill-Roosevelt agreement |
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| 2021-06-09 18:55:00 |
U.S. |
Illinois Republicans Sue to Block Legislative Maps Drawn by Democrats |
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the revised district boundaries help ensure minority representation, as GOP claims the changes rely on flawed data |
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| 2021-06-09 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Energy Gift to Dictators |
China, Russia and Iran will exploit the U.S. retreat on fossil fuels. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Capitol Riot and the Pentagon |
A Senate report says protests and optics weighed on the military. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
Barr, Garland and Lafayette Park |
An IG report punctures another legend of the 2020 election campaign. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Woke K-12 Education Goes to Court |
Parents and students sue the schools in Loudoun County, Va. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:45:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Doesn’t Have a Blank Check After All |
Videogame retailer’s sales finally grow, but plan to sell more shares damps retail enthusiasm |
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| 2021-06-09 18:43:00 |
Business |
UPS Explores Same-Day Delivery Option |
CEO says United Parcel is looking at same-day service employed by gig-economy players |
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| 2021-06-09 18:37:00 |
Politics |
McGahn Feared ‘Chain Reaction’ if Mueller Removal Sought |
Former White House counsel testified to Congress about Trump’s alleged effort to oust Russia probe special counsel |
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| 2021-06-09 18:30:00 |
Politics |
Fauci Says He Didn’t Play Down China Lab-Leak Theory of Covid-19 Origins |
Infectious-disease expert says federal government has no plans to mandate vaccine passports but expects local businesses, organizations to impose them |
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| 2021-06-09 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
How Biden Can Stand Up to Putin in Geneva |
Eastern Europeans are fighting for a democratic future and need support against Russian aggression. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Schumer Finds He Lacks a Political Mandate |
He doesn’t have the votes in his own party to pass the revolution progressives want. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed’s Duty Is to the Economy, Not ‘Equity’ |
Central banks are risking their independence by wading into social agendas outside their purview. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Yamiche Alcindor of PBS on Trump Trauma |
Is President Biden ‘concerned that those scars are going to be deeper than his ability to address them in this one trip?’ |
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| 2021-06-09 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Bungles His Crisis |
The Manchin mess and spending spree are a White House misreading the political moment. |
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| 2021-06-09 18:18:00 |
Books |
‘The Power of Giving Away Power’ Review: The Stars Look Down |
In a ‘constellation’ structure, leadership is widely shared and goals are fluid. Can a business be run this way? How about politics? |
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| 2021-06-09 18:09:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland Underscores Justice Department’s Independence |
Attorney general’s defends Justice Department for backing some Trump administration positions that Biden, Democratic lawmakers want reversed |
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| 2021-06-09 18:04:00 |
World |
Russian Court Strikes Blow at Alexei Navalny’s Network |
Branding dissident’s groups extremist effectively bans them |
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| 2021-06-09 17:48:00 |
Arts |
12 Movies for 12 Weeks of Summer |
Movie theaters are back. From the big-budget musical ‘In the Heights’ and the Marvel extravaganza ‘Black Widow,’ to buzzy dramas and documentaries, here’s a selection of anticipated films coming this summer. |
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| 2021-06-09 17:43:00 |
Business |
GameStop Remakes C-Suite, Board in Turnaround Push |
Videogame retailer names former Amazon executives as CEO, CFO as shareholders elect activist investor Ryan Cohen as chairman |
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| 2021-06-09 17:31:00 |
U.S. |
Missouri’s Down-Syndrome Abortion Law Blocked |
Federal appeals court says the state may not enforce a law limiting abortions sought solely because of a Down Syndrome diagnosis |
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| 2021-06-09 17:25:00 |
Markets |
10-Year Treasury Yield Dips Below 1.5% |
Tepid economic data and high demand from investors have pulled yields lower in recent sessions |
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| 2021-06-09 17:07:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Delta Variant First Found in India Is Quickly Spreading Across Globe |
The Delta variant is believed to be 40% to 50% more transmissible than the variant that emerged in U.K., highlighting the need for global vaccination |
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| 2021-06-09 17:05:00 |
Business |
Music Publishers Sue Roblox for Letting Game Creators Use Songs |
Lawsuit seeks at least $200 million in damages and alleges company hasn’t licensed music featured in games on the popular platform |
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| 2021-06-09 17:01:00 |
Politics |
Draft Antitrust Bills Would Restrict Online Platforms |
House lawmakers have drafted five draft bills to curb the market power of large platforms |
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| 2021-06-09 16:57:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s TikTok, WeChat Actions Targeting China Revoked by Biden |
President substitutes executive order mandating a broad review of apps controlled by foreign adversaries |
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| 2021-06-09 16:55:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Donate 500 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses to Lower-Income Countries |
Biden administration to donate the Pfizer doses this year and next through Covax initiative |
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| 2021-06-09 16:53:00 |
Business |
Keystone XL Oil Project Abandoned by Developer |
Decision ends a yearslong effort to pipe more Canadian crude to the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-09 16:53:00 |
Politics |
New Talks on Infrastructure Face Old Problem: How to Pay for It |
Discussions intensify among a group of Senate Republicans and Democrats |
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| 2021-06-09 16:52:00 |
Business |
New Study Finds Slightly Elevated Risk of Bleeding Disorders After AstraZeneca Vaccine |
Analysis of Scotland data cites similarities to side effects linked to common childhood vaccines |
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| 2021-06-09 16:42:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Permira Targets $2.5 Billion for Second Growth Opportunities Fund |
Its second fund would be 47% larger than its maiden effort, if it reaches its goal |
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| 2021-06-09 16:39:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Warning Highlights Cash Needs of EV Startups |
Electric-truck maker is seeking more money after getting over $600 million last year |
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| 2021-06-09 16:26:00 |
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Mexican President to Name Finance Minister Arturo Herrera as Next Bank of Mexico Governor |
‘We want to maintain macroeconomic stability,’ president says |
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| 2021-06-09 16:16:00 |
Markets |
Campbell Gets Scalded by Inflation, but Rivals May Come Out Better |
Investors seem to understand that not all of Campbell’s challenges are shared across the packaged-food sector |
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| 2021-06-09 16:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
In Fight Over College Athlete Compensation, States Are Now Clearly in Charge |
By July, college players’ freedom to sign endorsement deals will vary by state, whatever happens in the NCAA or Congress |
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| 2021-06-09 16:03:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Advertising Boss Carolyn Everson Leaving the Social-Media Company |
Executive spent more than a decade at Facebook |
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| 2021-06-09 15:59:00 |
Business |
VW to Receive Dieselgate Settlement From Former CEO, Executives |
Settlement totaling $351 million closes another chapter in the lingering emissions saga |
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| 2021-06-09 15:45:00 |
Real Estate |
In Ohio, Homeowners Keep Underground Railroad Houses From Becoming Forgotten History |
From the outside, these Salem homes look like beautiful historic mansions. On the inside, hidden rooms and tunnels offer a glimpse into how abolitionists helped slaves find freedom |
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| 2021-06-09 15:42:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Lets More Employees Choose Full-Time Remote Work or Return to the Office |
CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells staff he plans to spend as much as half of the next year working remotely |
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| 2021-06-09 15:35:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Retail Sales Forecast Rises Sharply as Covid-19 Restrictions Ease |
The National Retail Federation said it expects retail sales to jump as much as 13.5% this year, a greater rise than it predicted in February |
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| 2021-06-09 15:34:00 |
U.S. |
Top U.S., Taiwan Trade Officials to Talk as Early as Thursday |
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and her Taiwanese counterpart look to revive trade dialogue |
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| 2021-06-09 15:28:00 |
Logistics Report |
Logistics Providers See E-Commerce Momentum Continuing Post-Pandemic |
The strong gains in the depths of the lockdowns have eased as people return to stores. But fulfillment companies are still investing in growth, betting that the way people shop has changed for the long-term |
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| 2021-06-09 15:24:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Propose New Federal Clean-Water Regulation |
EPA seeks to undo Trump-era rules that eased permit requirements |
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| 2021-06-09 15:04:00 |
Markets |
SEC Pursuing Broad Review of Stock-Market Structure, Chairman Says |
Gary Gensler says focus is on pricing incentives that exchanges and high-speed traders use to attract orders |
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| 2021-06-09 14:54:00 |
Real Estate |
2021’s Hottest Houseplant Trend, According to a Pro Stylist |
Multicolored. Antiplain. The buzziest indoor greenery is vividly variegated. Plus: How they work with your décor. |
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| 2021-06-09 14:44:00 |
Opinion |
There Are Many Reasons for Delays at Ports |
Solutions need to encompass the entire logistics network that stretches hundreds of miles from the waterfront. |
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| 2021-06-09 14:44:00 |
Politics |
Talks Falter on Background Checks for Gun Sales |
Democratic leader Schumer has said Senate may hold vote later this month |
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| 2021-06-09 14:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Young Are More Likely to Fall for Scams |
Young people are at far greater risk of being scammed than seniors. |
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| 2021-06-09 14:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Yale Board Move Is Entirely Above Board |
Fiduciaries must not be representatives of given causes, but instead keepers of a duty to serve all of an institution. |
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| 2021-06-09 14:08:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon to Speed Up China Deterrence Work Under Order From Austin |
Review of defense policy on China recommends ways to close gap between the objective of countering China and having the ability to do so |
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| 2021-06-09 13:52:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Has Signed Multiple Companies to Its Telehealth Service |
Amazon Care service is set to scale up, will need thousands of employees, executive says |
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| 2021-06-09 13:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Deadly Results of Defunding the Police |
Makhi Buckly, 19, my colleague’s grandson, became a casualty on Memorial Day. |
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| 2021-06-09 13:19:00 |
Opinion |
A Homeroom Angel in Green Bay |
An anonymous donor gave Catholic school teachers $1,000 each. |
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| 2021-06-09 13:13:00 |
Television |
How ‘Pencilmation’ Became a YouTube Sensation |
A teenager’s video about a stick figure named Pencilmate became a series that ranked third in views on the streaming platform, according to the most recent figures |
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| 2021-06-09 12:55:00 |
U.S. |
Eliza Orlins Says It’s Time Manhattan Had a Public Defender for District Attorney |
The Legal Aid lawyer has built a following steeped in social-media savvy and progressive politics |
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| 2021-06-09 12:50:00 |
Markets |
Ferrari Needs Digital Technology, Too |
Appointment of chip veteran as CEO reflects sharpening focus on new automotive technologies |
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| 2021-06-09 12:50:00 |
Tech |
Sports Sunglasses 2021: 5 of the Best for Cycling, Running and More |
Sweat-resistant. High-performance. Our top picks to stay on your face and help keep you cool through the hottest runs and steepest biking trails this summer. |
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| 2021-06-09 12:23:00 |
U.S. |
Reduced U.S. Covid-19 Data Reporting Worries Some Health Experts |
States cite improved situation in U.S. as they change how often they post data |
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| 2021-06-09 12:19:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Endless ‘Emergency’ |
Gov. Newsom clings to extraordinary powers even while announcing ‘reopening.’ |
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| 2021-06-09 11:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Poached Chicken Breasts and Vegetables With Quick Bagna Cauda |
As summer heats up, a light meal of chicken and vegetables has big appeal. Bagna cauda, the sauce of olive oil, butter, anchovies and garlic, brings a hint of richness. |
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| 2021-06-09 11:03:00 |
Business |
Campbell Plans to Raise Prices as Higher Costs Cut into Profits |
Soup, Goldfish cracker maker says inflation and tough year-over-year comparisons weighed on its quarterly results |
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| 2021-06-09 10:54:00 |
Economy |
Technology Fills the Gap as Jobs Lag GDP |
Pandemic, labor shortages drive businesses to boost productivity with digital investments |
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| 2021-06-09 10:34:00 |
Markets |
Greek Bank Stocks Surge, and One Lender Looks to Take Advantage |
Alpha Services wants to raise $1 billion but major investor Paulson & Co. is against the deal, according to people familiar with the matter |
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| 2021-06-09 10:25:00 |
World |
Why Northern Ireland, Population 1.9 Million, Is Back on the Trans-Atlantic Agenda |
Post-Brexit accord meant to avoid land border creates other problems that could unsettle U.S.-U.K. ties on eve of Biden’s visit |
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| 2021-06-09 09:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
What a Light, Healthy Recipe Needs: A Drizzle of This Sumptuous Sauce |
To a perfect summer meal of gently poached chicken and seasonal vegetables, chef Mona Talbott adds a quick bagna cauda, rich with butter and anchovies. |
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| 2021-06-09 09:47:00 |
U.S. |
New York Lawmakers to Vote on Bill Sealing Criminal Records |
Legislation is among several measures that the state Senate and Assembly are taking up before their legislative session ends |
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| 2021-06-09 09:47:00 |
Markets |
El Salvador Becomes First Country to Approve Bitcoin as Legal Tender |
Designation allows bitcoin, which has struggled as a method of payment because of its high volatility, to be used to pay taxes and obligates business to accept it |
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| 2021-06-09 09:19:00 |
Business |
Ferrari Turns to a Chip Guy as CEO Amid Industry Pivot |
Italian luxury car maker’s appointment of Benedetto Vigna shows rising role of digital technology |
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| 2021-06-09 09:18:00 |
World |
In Colombian City, Gangs Thrive Amid Protests and Anarchy |
Homicides have nearly doubled in Cali after antiviolence programs were dismantled during the pandemic and as protests continue across the country |
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| 2021-06-09 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Heavier Passengers on Planes Mean New Safety Limits for Airlines |
A change in an FAA weight rule could result in more fliers getting bumped from flights and more baggage delays |
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| 2021-06-09 08:57:00 |
Books |
‘The Great Mistake’ Review: An Architect of Eden |
Andrew Haswell Green gave New York its world-famous park and more. A novelist re-imagines his life and death. |
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| 2021-06-09 08:40:00 |
China |
China’s Economic Officials Temper Climate Efforts |
Authorities have limited the scope of a carbon-trading scheme as driving growth takes priority |
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| 2021-06-09 08:37:00 |
Business |
Shell Vows to Speed Up Emissions Cuts in Wake of Court Ruling |
Oil major’s CEO says company will still appeal order to cut emissions but will also take action |
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| 2021-06-09 08:17:00 |
World |
The G-7’s Global Tax Deal Faces a China Test |
Push to set minimum tax rates for big companies that operate internationally is in line with many of Beijing’s objectives, but its support isn’t a given |
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| 2021-06-09 08:00:00 |
Tech |
From iPhones to iPads: The Apple Gadgets You Should—and Shouldn’t—Buy Right Now |
It’s a bad time to purchase an iPhone. The same goes for AirPods and Apple Watches. But it’s a good time to get an iPad. Our columnist’s annual Do/Don’t Buy list is here. |
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| 2021-06-09 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Startup Solana Raises $314 Million to Develop Faster Blockchain |
Solana’s technology used in fast-growing area of decentralized finance, or DeFi |
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| 2021-06-09 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
James Harden Was Traded for a Sixth-Grader |
A shot at the NBA title cost the Nets their draft picks through 2027. The players in that class? They’re currently in middle school. |
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| 2021-06-09 07:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Banks to Companies: No More Deposits, Please |
Some banks, awash in deposits, are encouraging corporate clients to spend the cash on their businesses or move it elsewhere |
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| 2021-06-09 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Green Junk Bonds May Not Deliver Green Results |
Many of the securities include fine-print warnings that the companies might not fulfill their environmental pledges |
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| 2021-06-09 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Exxon and Chevron’s Pains Won’t Easily Translate to Gains |
While the largest energy companies are the ones facing the brunt of investors’ scrutiny, it won’t be easy for other producers to take market share |
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| 2021-06-09 07:00:00 |
Business |
First Solar to Build New Solar-Panel Factory in Ohio |
U.S. company is banking on growing demand for solar power and government support for alternative energy |
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| 2021-06-09 06:58:00 |
Markets |
China’s Race to Sell Groceries Online Is Getting Crowded |
Two startups tap investors in New York, joining the likes of Alibaba and JD.com in an expensive battle to reinvent grocery shopping |
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| 2021-06-09 06:49:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up, Led by Tech |
S&P 500 futures point to broad market gauge hovering near record closing level |
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| 2021-06-09 06:30:00 |
Markets |
MicroStrategy’s Rough Life as a Bitcoin Tracker |
Wall Street values software maker primarily for its cryptocurrency holdings just as business is improving |
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| 2021-06-09 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Tech Companies Want to Make Holograms Part of Routine Office Life |
The technology is closer to becoming an everyday reality |
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| 2021-06-09 05:30:00 |
Deals |
Digital-Security Startup Backed by Katzenberg Valued at Over $1 Billion |
Private-equity firm Warburg Pincus leads $150 million funding round for Aura |
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| 2021-06-09 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Europe Has a New Cop on the White-Collar Crime Beat |
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office, launched last week, will investigate crimes involving EU funds, including Covid-19 relief programs |
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| 2021-06-09 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Biden Administration Says Child-Care Assistance Will Help Economy Grow |
Some Republicans and economists question the benefits to children and push to give cash to families |
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| 2021-06-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Tech Crackdown Hits Chinese Stocks, Just Not in China |
Beijing’s effort to rein in its internet giants has mostly affected the share price of companies listed offshore |
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| 2021-06-09 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Heads to Europe to Restore Alliances and Counter Autocracy’s Rise |
Some G-7 allies are viewed as more skeptical about directly challenging China and Russia |
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| 2021-06-09 03:10:00 |
World |
China’s Surging Manufacturing Prices Put Pressure on Beijing to Do Something About Them |
The country’s producer-price index grew at its fastest pace in nearly 13 years in May |
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| 2021-06-08 21:14:00 |
CIO Journal |
Glitch Unmasks Role of Networks Making Websites Faster |
Content delivery network services help make the web faster for end users. But when an outage hit Tuesday, dozens of sites went offline. |
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| 2021-06-08 19:42:00 |
Opinion |
The Great American Labor Shortage |
The $300 weekly subsidy for not working was a terrible blunder. |
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| 2021-06-08 19:41:00 |
CFO Journal |
Internet Conglomerate IAC Is Looking for a New CFO |
Finance chief Glenn Schiffman plans to pursue new opportunity after five years in the role |
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| 2021-06-08 19:29:00 |
Politics |
Gender Wage Gap Legislation Blocked by Senate Republicans |
Democrats needed 60 votes to overcome a Republican filibuster of Paycheck Fairness Act |
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| 2021-06-08 19:12:00 |
Politics |
Senate Approves $250 Billion Bill to Boost Tech Research |
Legislation seeks to address long-term trends in U.S. competitiveness; it now heads to House after winning bipartisan backing in Senate |
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| 2021-06-08 19:04:00 |
Business |
Google Should Be Treated as Utility, Ohio Argues in New Lawsuit |
Latest case adds to legal woes facing the company |
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| 2021-06-08 18:53:00 |
CIO Journal |
SoftBank and IonQ in Strategic Pact on Quantum Computing |
The giant Japanese tech investor has taken a large stake in the Maryland start-up to eventually bring quantum-computing power to other SoftBank portfolio companies |
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| 2021-06-08 18:51:00 |
Business |
Apple’s Moves to Tighten Flow of User Data Leave Advertisers Anxious |
Brands and ad-tech firms say tech giant’s push to limit how users are tracked will hurt business, with some questioning privacy rationale |
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| 2021-06-08 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Return of the IRS Scandal |
Someone leaked the tax information of individuals to serve the left’s agenda. |
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| 2021-06-08 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Mr. Pritzker Breaks His Promise |
The Illinois Governor’s whopper on redistricting is one for the ages. |
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| 2021-06-08 18:33:00 |
Politics |
President Biden Ends Infrastructure Talks With Senate GOP Group |
President will shift focus in negotiations to separate bipartisan set of lawmakers |
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| 2021-06-08 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Lawmakers’ Hypocrisy in Blasting ‘Loopholes’ |
They write exceptions into the tax code, then blame Big Business for them. |
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| 2021-06-08 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
When Television Went to Bed |
One station played ‘Taps’ when signing off at the end of the broadcast day. |
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| 2021-06-08 18:17:00 |
Books |
‘Anthro-Vision’ Review: How to Take the Blinders Off |
Trouble follows when insular guilds—bankers, doctors, journalists—fail to take into account the viewpoints and folkways of non-elite people. |
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| 2021-06-08 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
‘Meme’ Stocks Can Learn From AMC |
A CEO rightly focuses on meeting the public’s irrational desire for his shares. |
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| 2021-06-08 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
The Democrats’ Problem Isn’t Joe Manchin |
They should be worried about the increasing appeal of conservatism to minority voters. |
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| 2021-06-08 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
What Drives GOP Resistance to Vaccines? |
Eight in 10 Democrats have at least one dose, compared with about half of Republicans. |
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| 2021-06-08 17:53:00 |
Business |
FDA Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug May Boost Prospects of Other Treatments |
The FDA’s reasoning for greenlighting Biogen’s Aduhelm could bode well for other Alzheimer’s drugs targeting the disease in a similar way |
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| 2021-06-08 17:48:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan Bakery Accuses Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats of Illegal Fees |
A lawsuit says the ordering and delivery platforms levy charges beyond what New York City law allows |
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| 2021-06-08 17:41:00 |
Politics |
IRS Is Investigating Release of Tax Information of Wealthy Americans |
ProPublica published tax, income details of people including Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett |
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| 2021-06-08 17:32:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s New Air Force One Jets Could Arrive Late, Cost More |
Plane maker has proposed delivery of presidential fleet a year later than planned, Pentagon official says |
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| 2021-06-08 17:31:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Consider Changes to Voting Bill Amid Manchin Opposition |
Pivotal centrist senator from West Virginia opposes current version of election overhaul proposal |
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| 2021-06-08 17:28:00 |
World |
Peru’s Leftist Candidate Leads Tight Presidential Vote |
Local markets reel as Pedro Castillo holds a small advantage over right-wing opponent Keiko Fujimori with 96% of the votes counted |
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| 2021-06-08 17:22:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Human Condition’ Review: A Japanese Epic in High-Def |
The 9-and-a-half-hour film, set in wartime Japan, gets a digital restoration from the Criterion Collection that underscores its tragic dimensions. |
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| 2021-06-08 17:19:00 |
Television Review |
‘Moloch’ Review: Up in Flames |
In this six-part French thriller, a journalist and a psychiatrist team up to investigate a series of human combustions. |
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| 2021-06-08 17:16:00 |
U.S. |
The FBI Secretly Ran the Anom Messaging Platform, Yielding Hundreds of Arrests in Global Sting |
Monitoring of encrypted communications yielded over 800 arrests in 16 countries of suspected members of crime networks |
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| 2021-06-08 17:07:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Says It Doesn’t Have Cash to Start Commercial Production |
The electric-truck startup also says that it has doubts about whether it can continue as a going concern through the end of the year |
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| 2021-06-08 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
The American Jobs (Reduction) Plan |
Another analysis finds economic destruction in the Biden ‘infrastructure’ agenda. |
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| 2021-06-08 15:59:00 |
Business |
Renault Charged in France in Emissions Fraud Probe |
Auto maker denies wrongdoing, says its vehicles aren’t equipped with rigging software |
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| 2021-06-08 15:53:00 |
U.S. |
California D.A. Seeks Federal Agencies’ Information on San Jose Shooter |
Local official says sharing about U.S. questioning of Samuel Cassidy in 2016 would aid investigation into shooting that killed nine |
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| 2021-06-08 15:47:00 |
World |
Kamala Harris Tells Migrants Not to Come to U.S., Lays Out Antigraft Steps |
Vice president discusses with Mexican and Guatemalan leaders how to stem the immigration surge at the U.S. southern border |
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| 2021-06-08 15:43:00 |
Markets |
Infinity Q Capital Management Plans to Return $500 Million to Mutual-Fund Investors |
How much investors will eventually recoup from its Diversified Alpha Fund remains unclear |
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| 2021-06-08 15:40:00 |
Opinion |
Readers Debate Gas, Oil and Electric Heat |
In 30 years at my home, I have lost electric power nearly 100 times, sometimes for days including after superstorm Sandy, while I cannot remember losing natural gas once. |
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| 2021-06-08 15:39:00 |
Opinion |
Rural, Green Wind Power Has Its Drawbacks |
Communities seldom know what they are accepting. |
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| 2021-06-08 15:38:00 |
Opinion |
Jobs: If Only Government Would Get Out of the Way |
The government can improve labor-force participation by getting out of the way, and cutting back on paying people not to work. |
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| 2021-06-08 15:20:00 |
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Kyrgyzstan Disputes U.S. Bankruptcy Filing by Centerra Gold-Mining Units |
Centerra sought chapter 11 protection for its Kumtor units over clashes with the Central Asian republic |
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| 2021-06-08 15:04:00 |
Logistics Report |
Ship Orders Surge as Carriers Rush to Add Capacity |
Big shipyards say they are running out of construction slots and they are raising prices to meet rising steel costs |
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| 2021-06-08 14:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Importance of Holding a Memorial—Readers Respond |
An article about funerals delayed by Covid struck a chord; ‘In the end, it’s about getting together to remember loved ones’ |
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| 2021-06-08 14:32:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin Prices Slump as Selloff Picks Up |
The cryptocurrencies fell following the Justice Department’s recovery of bitcoin from a fuel pipeline hack |
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| 2021-06-08 14:03:00 |
World |
Live Wildlife Sold in Wuhan Markets Before Covid-19 Outbreak, Study Shows |
New study shows more than 47,000 wild animals thought to be possible hosts for Covid-19 were sold in Wuhan in 31 Months before first outbreak |
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| 2021-06-08 13:58:00 |
Markets |
Clover Health’s Stock Price Surges After Becoming New Reddit Darling |
Individual investors are targeting the SPAC-listed company, hoping it catches similar momentum to AMC and GameStop |
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| 2021-06-08 13:52:00 |
World |
French President Emmanuel Macron Appears to Get Slapped in Video |
Two men were immediately detained by police, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry says |
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| 2021-06-08 13:32:00 |
Business |
Millions of J&J Covid-19 Vaccines Are at Risk of Expiring in June |
States, hospitals try to reroute such vaccines, while efforts to export them face hurdles |
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| 2021-06-08 13:25:00 |
World |
U.K. Police Officer Wayne Couzens Pleads Guilty to Kidnap and Rape of Sarah Everard |
Marketing executive’s murder earlier this year in London sparked protests over violence toward women |
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| 2021-06-08 13:07:00 |
Markets |
For the Economy, Quitting Never Felt so Good |
People are quitting their jobs like never before. That could be a long-run positive. |
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| 2021-06-08 12:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Power of Natural Immunity |
Studies show it’s durable and widespread. If you’ve had Covid, you can get by with one shot of vaccine. |
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| 2021-06-08 12:54:00 |
Opinion |
Schoolyard Justice in Federal Court |
Citibank’s errant billion-dollar payment leads to a ruling that could upset commercial law. |
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| 2021-06-08 12:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fishing in the Outer Banks—a Living Piece of Maritime History |
Angling off North Carolina’s Hatteras Island isn’t a lazy man’s sport. The oldest fishing charter in the region regularly delivers the thrill of the hunt. |
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| 2021-06-08 11:21:00 |
Politics |
McAuliffe Favored in Virginia Democratic Primary Election |
Former governor is likely to win his party’s nomination again Tuesday, setting up a November contest against Republican Glenn Youngkin |
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| 2021-06-08 11:00:00 |
Business |
Why the Hybrid Workplace Is a Cybersecurity Nightmare |
It’s a hacker’s dream: a constantly changing mix of office and remote workers, devices that move in and out of the company networks, and security staffs stretched thin |
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| 2021-06-08 10:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
Father’s Day 2021: Gifts for the Beach and the Backyard |
From a foldable kayak to a Grateful Dead-themed cooler, 12 of the best gifts to help Dad relax by the water—or on the lawn—this summer |
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| 2021-06-08 10:37:00 |
CFO Journal |
Discount Chain Big Lots Invests in New Stores as Stimulus Checks Boost Sales |
CFO Jonathan Ramsden says the company plans to add new locations and distribution centers |
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| 2021-06-08 10:33:00 |
Markets |
Big Banks Face Climate-Change Tests |
Bank of England will measure the resilience of U.K. banks and insurers under three climate-change scenarios |
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| 2021-06-08 10:13:00 |
U.S. |
Recent Spate of Mass Shootings Is Among Worst in U.S. History |
Five attacks, in which 39 were killed as U.S. re-opened from the pandemic, followed year that saw no such events |
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| 2021-06-08 10:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Coco Gauff Has Become America’s Unlikely Clay-Court Star |
The 17-year-old is making her deepest run yet at a Grand Slam tournament by showing a taste for the red clay of Roland-Garros |
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| 2021-06-08 10:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Friends Break Up With Zoom Meetings to Gather in Person |
People who clung to video chats with friends and family during the pandemic are shunning virtual meetings as real-life encounters resume |
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| 2021-06-08 09:35:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Threatens to Sue Texas Over Shelters Housing Immigrant Children |
The move is in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to end licensing for such facilities |
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| 2021-06-08 09:30:00 |
Economy |
Global Wealth Gap Likely to Widen as Major Economies Power Recovery, World Bank Says |
Bank projects fastest economic rebound in 80 years, but uneven vaccine distribution is hurting low-income countries |
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| 2021-06-08 09:07:00 |
World |
New Israeli Coalition Government Set to Be Sworn In Sunday |
Embattled Netanyahu waging last minute effort to scuttle the coalition |
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| 2021-06-08 09:00:00 |
Business |
What Hackers Can Learn About You From Your Social-Media Profile |
That post you ‘liked’ on Facebook? Your alma mater on LinkedIn?They are all clues that can make you—and your company—vulnerable. |
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| 2021-06-08 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Capital-Gains Tax Proposal Puts Estate Planners to Work |
The plan would raise rates on the wealthy and tax gains at death; Congress may have different ideas |
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| 2021-06-08 08:43:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in April |
Challenges with global supply chains contribute to slowdown in imports to the U.S. |
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| 2021-06-08 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
A Supertall Modular Hotel Is Going Up in Manhattan, if the Rooms Ever Leave Brooklyn |
The ambitious modular hotel’s future now looks uncertain |
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| 2021-06-08 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Life-Sciences Boom Puts Boston Property Ahead of the Pack |
Venture capitalists pumped $7.2 billion into life-sciences companies in Boston through May |
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| 2021-06-08 08:00:00 |
Deals |
Berkshire Hathaway to Buy $500 Million Stake in Brazil’s Nubank |
Deal would make Berkshire the biggest shareholder in Brazil’s largest digital bank and values Nubank at $30 billion |
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| 2021-06-08 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Brits Queue Up for New Wendy’s as American Fast Food Invades U.K. |
Brands with expansion plans benefit from glut of available sites |
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| 2021-06-08 08:00:00 |
Markets |
AMC’s Meme-Stock Traders Mess With Corporate Theory |
Neither shareholder value nor stakeholder value explains selling shares into a wild froth |
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| 2021-06-08 07:59:00 |
Markets |
London Metal Exchange Pedals Back on Closing Trading Ring |
Exchange will reopen storied open-outcry ring in September after members protested against plans to close the pit permanently |
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| 2021-06-08 07:16:00 |
Business |
Tesla’s China Sales Bounce Back Despite Consumer Backlash |
Elon Musk’s EV maker has been hit by bad publicity in China over its handling of customer complaints and perceived quality problems |
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| 2021-06-08 07:06:00 |
Tech |
News, Government Websites Go Down Amid Widespread Outages |
Wave of service disruptions reported just after 6 a.m. E.T. |
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| 2021-06-08 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Stitch Fix Works Its Makeover |
If you’re an investor, retail trends may matter almost as much as financials this year |
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| 2021-06-08 07:00:00 |
Economy |
What We Know About the G-7’s Global Corporate Tax Proposal |
Rewriting the rules on how major companies are taxed could have broad repercussions—depending on how the details play out |
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| 2021-06-08 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Dow Futures Edge Lower Ahead of Trade Data |
The S&P 500 is on course for muted trading at the opening bell as it hovers near its all-time high closing level |
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| 2021-06-08 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup’s Long Trip Home |
An exit from some global retail markets and a focus on wealth are moves investors should watch closely |
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| 2021-06-08 06:25:00 |
Markets |
Is the Dollar’s Long Slide Coming to an End? |
Recovery-related forces that have pushed the greenback down over the past year may be almost spent |
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| 2021-06-08 06:07:00 |
Markets |
The Pandemic’s Legacy of Financial Frailty in Emerging Markets |
Critics of public debt accumulation usually mean well, but in many cases the alternative is steeper borrowing by individuals and companies |
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| 2021-06-08 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Who Could Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? |
A final decision about the Games is a high-stakes game of chicken between Japan and the International Olympic Committee. The Japanese government may have leverage. |
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| 2021-06-08 06:00:00 |
Business |
Ford’s Maverick Truck Reverses Trend Toward Hulking Pickups |
Auto maker reveals smaller model, coming this fall, to attract buyers who want a flatbed but don’t have the money or space for a big truck |
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| 2021-06-08 05:33:00 |
Markets |
A Commodities Crunch Caused by Stingy Capital Spending Has No Quick Fix |
Limited inventory of resources is converging with a buying spree to supercharge prices, spurring inflation concerns |
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| 2021-06-08 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Mining Companies Call Themselves Green in Push for Investor Cash |
Many tout their production of materials that go into wind turbines, power lines and batteries |
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| 2021-06-08 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Colonial Pipeline Chief to Testify in Senate Panel on Ransomware Hack |
Justice Department says it has recovered more than half of $4.4 million ransom paid to the hackers |
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| 2021-06-08 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Derby’s Take: Fed Is Fine With Reverse Repos Nearing Half a Trillion |
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| 2021-06-08 05:30:00 |
World |
Russia Puts the Squeeze on Social Media to Police Its Critics |
Kremlin uses Twitter and other platforms to advance its goals overseas, but is now trying to prevent its opponents from using the same tools |
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| 2021-06-08 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Job Openings Are Still Rising, but Labor Demand Is Easing in Some Sectors |
Restaurants and tourism businesses post more jobs, while construction and manufacturing cool |
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| 2021-06-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
AMC, Other Meme Stocks Turn Options Market Upside Down |
Flurry of activity in meme-stock options underscores investors’ fear of missing out on surges |
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| 2021-06-08 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
European Energy Sector Prepares for New Cybersecurity Rules |
Colonial Pipeline attack showed the exposure of critical infrastructure to hackers |
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| 2021-06-08 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Outline Measures to Address Supply-Chain Issues |
Action follows 100-day review of the breakdown of supply chains during the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-08 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Senate Probe Faults Intelligence, Security Failures Over Jan. 6 Capitol Breach |
Bipartisan Senate report recommends making it easier for the Capitol Police chief to request National Guard assistance, among other actions |
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| 2021-06-08 01:26:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department to Defend Trump in Lawsuit Over Rape Claim |
Journalist E. Jean Carroll sued former president for defamation after he denied raping her in the 1990s |
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| 2021-06-08 01:24:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Report Found It Plausible Covid-19 Leaked From Wuhan Lab |
The 2020 lab report was used by the State Department in its own inquiry during Trump administration |
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| 2021-06-08 01:00:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital Partners Buy ExtraHop Networks |
The investment in the network detection and response services software provider comes amid multiple recent ransomware and hacking incidents |
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| 2021-06-07 20:13:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Law Department Hit by Cyberattack |
Hackers breached computer system over the weekend |
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| 2021-06-07 20:01:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Mandates Body Cameras for Federal Law-Enforcement Officers |
Justice Department reverses longtime policy as more local police forces require video monitoring of police actions |
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| 2021-06-07 19:23:00 |
Business |
Tesla Executive Jerome Guillen Departs |
Guillen had been overseeing the electric-vehicle maker’s heavy-trucking efforts |
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| 2021-06-07 19:21:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Skycity’s Adelaide Casino Faces Money-Laundering Investigation |
Company says it is cooperating in the probe |
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| 2021-06-07 19:19:00 |
World |
Canadian Police Say Suspect Targeted Muslims in Fatal Hit-and-Run |
Pickup-truck driver faces first-degree murder charges after family was struck in London, Ontario |
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| 2021-06-07 19:15:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Plan to Reopen Offices But May Keep Some Pandemic Changes |
Finance chiefs at AT&T, Estée Lauder and Salesforce want to hold on to savings |
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| 2021-06-07 18:58:00 |
Tech |
The Big Changes Coming to Your iPhone, iPad and Mac This Fall |
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote showed off major updates for FaceTime, AirPods and privacy |
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| 2021-06-07 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Bezos to Lift Off |
The entrepreneur leads from the front on commercial space flight. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
An Alzheimer’s Breakthrough, At Last |
The FDA’s approval sends a message of hope for millions of patients. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Mexico Checks AMLO’s Power |
A vote for democracy against the President’s radical ambitions. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Manchin Plays Political Chess |
As progressives rage against him, he’s helping the Democratic Party. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Judges, Immigrants and the Rule of Law |
The Supreme Court is unanimous: This statute means what it says. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:18:00 |
Books |
‘Dangerous Ideas’ Review: The Follies of Censorship |
Terms like blasphemy, subversion and hate speech are impossible to define. No wonder attempts at censorship are inconsistent and often absurd. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
I Tip My Cap to You, Joe Manchin |
Defying your party’s wishes is courageous and can be costly. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
More Latinos Bid ‘Adios’ to Democrats |
Election results in Texas show the migration to the GOP may finally be starting. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Turkey |
Ankara isn’t staunchly pro-Western as in the Cold War, but it’s still an important ally. |
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| 2021-06-07 18:08:00 |
Markets |
MicroStrategy to Sell New Bitcoin Bond |
Software provider doubles down on bet that digital assets will outperform cash |
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| 2021-06-07 18:03:00 |
CIO Journal |
Southwest Airlines Automates Some Job Recruiting Tasks as Air Travel Takes Off |
Airline hopes digital job recruiting tools, including chatbots, will substantially reduce the time it takes between posting a job and making an offer |
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| 2021-06-07 18:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S., Taiwan to Launch Trade Talks |
Effort to revive dormant trade and investment framework risks aggravating tensions with China |
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| 2021-06-07 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Why I Stopped Hiring Ivy League Graduates |
Even those who aren’t woke seem damaged by the experience, and they’re deprived of role models. |
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| 2021-06-07 17:51:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Mayor Urges Stricter Gun Control After Boy Is Killed |
Bill de Blasio says NYPD needs help from federal authorities to reverse a rise in shootings |
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| 2021-06-07 17:11:00 |
Economy |
Commodity Price Surges Add to Inflation Fears |
Higher prices for commodities are flowing through to more companies and consumers, making it harder for central bankers to ignore them |
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| 2021-06-07 16:54:00 |
Music Review |
‘Peace or Love’ by Kings of Convenience Review: Lilting Into the Spotlight |
The Norwegian duo harken back to their folk-pop roots with their first album in over a decade. |
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| 2021-06-07 16:40:00 |
Business |
FDA Approves First New Alzheimer’s Drug in Nearly Two Decades |
Biogen drug approved after facing doubts over whether it slows progression of memory-robbing disease |
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| 2021-06-07 16:37:00 |
U.S. |
New York Senate Passes Antitrust Bill Targeting Tech Giants |
Opponents say the measure, which still needs approval by the state Assembly and governor, would trigger torrent of class-action suits |
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| 2021-06-07 16:35:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Retrieves Millions in Ransom Paid to Colonial Pipeline Hackers |
Law-enforcement officials recover roughly $2.3 million in digital currency paid after cyberattack that led to closure of East Coast fuel conduit |
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| 2021-06-07 16:33:00 |
Markets |
Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Is a Wall Street Winner, Controversy or Not |
Despite concerns of limited efficacy, company’s new Alzheimer’s treatment has blockbuster potential |
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| 2021-06-07 15:50:00 |
Music Review |
‘Bach: The Six Partitas’ by Mahan Esfahani and ‘Duruflé: Complete Organ Works’ by Thomas Trotter Reviews: Beyond the Piano |
Keyboards come in many attractive varieties, as evinced by new harpsichord and organ recordings. |
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| 2021-06-07 15:49:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court to Consider State-Secrets Case Involving FBI Surveillance |
High court separately declines to hear case challenging male-only registration for the military draft |
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| 2021-06-07 15:32:00 |
Opinion |
Sowell: A Prophet Unheeded by Most Blacks |
There is no evidence that continued reliance on Democratic Party principles has done anything to improve the daily lives of black Americans. |
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| 2021-06-07 15:31:00 |
Opinion |
Times Are Changing but Most Unions Aren’t |
The house of American labor is more divided and misdirected then it appears because the needs of the American worker have changed. |
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| 2021-06-07 15:30:00 |
Opinion |
What Does Refusal of Pence’s Memoir Mean? |
Blocking publication of books subverts people’s efforts to use their minds to analyze matters. |
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| 2021-06-07 14:49:00 |
World |
Poor Countries to Urge G-7 Members to Share More Covid-19 Vaccines |
Billions in financing is proposed to help address a shortage of shots in developing nations |
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| 2021-06-07 14:17:00 |
Business |
In Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul, Only Knockout Was to Showtime Streaming Service |
Outage began more than an hour before YouTube creator’s scheduled match with boxer, which ended without official winner |
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| 2021-06-07 14:09:00 |
World |
Israel Lawmakers to Cast Vote of Confidence in New Government by June 14 |
Netanyahu might have a week to campaign against a coalition that could lead to his losing power |
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| 2021-06-07 14:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul: For the Money and the Clicks |
A boxing retiree takes on a social media phenom in a fight for attention and cash |
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| 2021-06-07 13:37:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Says Protected Noncitizens Who Entered U.S. Unlawfully Can’t Get Green Cards |
Unanimous ruling says Temporary Protected Status doesn’t convert illegal entry to lawful admission |
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| 2021-06-07 13:25:00 |
Business |
What Keeps People From Using Password Managers? |
Cybersecurity experts say they will make our online accounts more secure. But the usual methods of persuasion don’t work. |
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| 2021-06-07 13:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Can You Do to Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? |
A leading researcher on Alzheimer’s discusses the latest tools for detecting the disease, health steps you can take and what advances he sees for the next 10 years |
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| 2021-06-07 13:07:00 |
Experience Report |
Some Brands Improved Customer Service Despite Pandemic |
Or maybe because of it. In the turmoil of the past year, businesses may have discovered customer service was one thing still in their control.And the top scorer in the Forrester study was ... |
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| 2021-06-07 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed’s Risky Fill-the-Punch-Bowl Strategy |
Growth is surging, the housing market is hot, and inflation is on the rise. It’s time to pull back. |
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| 2021-06-07 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Covid Groupthink Functioned Like China’s Repression |
Marching in ideological lockstep is less forgivable in a society where one has a choice in the matter. |
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| 2021-06-07 13:01:00 |
Markets |
Mark Cuban-Backed Personal Finance App Dave to Go Public in $4 Billion SPAC Deal |
Banking app was launched in 2017 to help consumers avoid bank-overdraft fees |
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| 2021-06-07 13:00:00 |
Business |
The Key to Getting People to Be Safer Online: Make the Appeals More Personal |
The nudges we currently use to prod people to use stronger passwords are aimed at the ‘average’ user. But few people are average. |
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| 2021-06-07 12:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Helping Kids Manage Anxiety and Ease Back Into Activities This Summer |
As kids start to get back out in the world as the pandemic recedes, some are anxious. Here are concrete ways to help them. |
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| 2021-06-07 12:27:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Decisions of 2020-21 |
Justices are set to issue rulings on Affordable Care Act, NCAA compensation, student speech and more |
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| 2021-06-07 11:20:00 |
World |
India Pushes to Speed Covid-19 Vaccinations With Bigger Federal Role |
The nation has accelerated its vaccination campaign as it faced a surge in cases and deaths from the virus |
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| 2021-06-07 10:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
In a Post-Sneaker World Will We All Wear...Loafers? |
In-the-know shoppers are trading in hyped sneakers for loafers in radical colors and textures from upstart brands like Vinny’s, Blackstock & Weber and Horatio |
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| 2021-06-07 10:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
Readers Share Postpartum Healthcare Gaps: ‘How Is There No Care During This Time?’ |
A WSJ article about a reporter’s health crisis after giving birth prompted readers to recount their own experiences |
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| 2021-06-07 10:03:00 |
Business |
Want to Invest in Cybersecurity? Here Are Some ETFs to Consider |
Cybersecurity-related services are booming. Investors can take advantage of that. |
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| 2021-06-07 09:41:00 |
CFO Journal |
SEC’s Gary Gensler Speaks at WSJ Event |
Chairman is expected to discuss SPACs and climate disclosure standards |
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| 2021-06-07 09:31:00 |
U.S. |
Tennessee Scientist Is First to Go on Trial on Charges He Hid Work in China |
Prosecutors say the nanotechnology researcher did similar work in both countries while getting money from NASA |
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| 2021-06-07 09:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Logjams Are Keeping Much of $47 Billion in Federal Aid From Renters |
Strict rules for eligibility and overburdened local officials prevent financial assistance from getting to struggling tenants |
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| 2021-06-07 08:33:00 |
Politics |
Low Birthrates Beckon New Debate: Whether to Encourage Having Children |
Discussion rises on both the political left and right on the sensitive subject of government programs to encourage more births, though skepticism abounds |
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| 2021-06-07 08:26:00 |
Markets |
China’s Evergrande Moves to Calm Nervous Investors |
Property developer says its business is operating normally |
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| 2021-06-07 08:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Team USA Newcomers Who Benefited From the Delay of the Olympics |
Dozens of young athletes have seen their odds of punching a ticket to Tokyo skyrocket thanks to an extra year of training, growing and getting stronger |
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| 2021-06-07 08:23:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos to Be on Blue Origin’s First Human Space Flight |
The New Shepard spacecraft is scheduled for launch from West Texas on July 20 |
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| 2021-06-07 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Federal Student-Loan Loss Forecast Rises by $53 Billion |
The new estimate reflects pandemic-relief efforts for borrowers and low repayment rates on the government’s $1.6 trillion portfolio |
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| 2021-06-07 07:49:00 |
Markets |
The Endless Cleanup at China’s Most Indebted Property Developer |
China Evergrande Group feels the heat again as plans to reduce leverage rapidly will clash with reality of a business model that works only at high speed |
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| 2021-06-07 07:48:00 |
Markets |
HSBC Replaces Top Executive in Asia |
Bank names David Liao and Surendra Rosha as Asia-Pacific co-CEOs |
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| 2021-06-07 07:39:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble at Start to the Week |
S&P 500 is near record high as investors assess the economic outlook |
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| 2021-06-07 07:07:00 |
Markets |
Corporate Taxes Will Rise One Way or Another |
Despite the failure of previous rounds of tax reform, investors should prepare for bills to rise |
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| 2021-06-07 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Barry Diller’s IAC Isn’t a Bad Gamble |
Holding company has played some of its best cards, but it still has a potential winner in its hand |
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| 2021-06-07 07:00:00 |
Deals |
Blackstone to Buy Data-Center Operator QTS Realty Trust for $6.7 Billion |
Buyout firm to pay $78 a share for QTS, companies say |
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| 2021-06-07 06:24:00 |
Tech |
Google Settles Antitrust Case Over Advertising Practices |
Deal with competition authority resolves complaint over the firm’s digital advertising tactics |
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| 2021-06-07 06:20:00 |
Markets |
Options Traders Bet on Return of $100 Oil |
Investors have scooped up call options tied to crude prices hitting milestone for first time since gush of U.S. oil in 2014 |
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| 2021-06-07 06:07:00 |
Business |
SoftBank-Backed Katerra Files for Chapter 11 |
Construction company’s bankruptcy filing puts liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion |
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| 2021-06-07 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Crypto Frauds Target Investors Hoping to Cash In on Bitcoin Boom |
FTC says consumers have reported losing more than $80 million to crypto-investment scams since October |
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| 2021-06-07 05:30:00 |
Business |
Apple’s Annual Developer Conference Caps a Tense Year |
The iPhone maker will hold its WWDC virtually as it talks about changes to its software |
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| 2021-06-07 05:30:00 |
Business |
China’s Emerging Tech Firms Grapple With Losses |
Meituan, Pinduoduo, Kuaishou spend heavily to spur new market segments |
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| 2021-06-07 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Some Companies Are Taking Longer to Pay Suppliers Despite Recovery |
Macy’s and Mondelez are among the businesses negotiating longer payment terms after getting used to them during the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-07 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Hackers Stole $650,000 From Nonprofit and Got Away, Showing Limits to Law Enforcement’s Reach |
When criminals swindled One Treasure Island, the San Francisco organization turned to the cops. Getting no help, its director decided to launch her own investigation. |
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| 2021-06-07 05:30:00 |
Finance |
SoundPoint to Buy CVC Lending Unit |
Deal extends recent spate of consolidation in direct lending |
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| 2021-06-07 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Black People Are More Likely to File for Personal Bankruptcy, Choose Repayment Option |
Studies show that many pick chapter 13, a longer and more expensive process, so they get to keep their cars and homes |
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| 2021-06-07 05:23:00 |
World |
Pakistan Train Crash Kills at Least 40 |
Disaster left some injured passengers trapped in wreckage for hours |
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| 2021-06-06 22:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Simone Biles’s Ultimate Power Move: A Post-Olympics Tour of Her Own |
The superstar gymnast continues a trend of female athletes aiming to increase their control over events long run by their sports’ governing bodies |
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| 2021-06-06 22:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Agenda Takes On Steep GOP Resistance in Senate |
Democrats’ hurdles mount as pivotal centrist, Sen. Joe Manchin, says he wouldn’t support voting-rules bill |
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| 2021-06-06 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Move to a New City for Work? No Thanks |
Job seekers are hesitating to relocate, a trend accelerated by the pandemic but also related to family and financial factors |
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| 2021-06-06 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York State Legislators to Vote on Gun and Ballot Bills as Session Winds Down |
Lawmakers will likely move to pass legislation banning the sale of ghost guns and expediting the tallying of absentee ballots |
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| 2021-06-06 18:17:00 |
Markets |
Medline Deal Signals Return to Days of Huge Leveraged Buyouts |
The acquisition of the medical-supply company, valued at more than $30 billion, is the biggest LBO in more than a decade |
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| 2021-06-06 17:59:00 |
World |
A G-7 Deal on a Global Minimum Tax for Companies Faces Hurdles |
Many governments are likely to wait and see what others, especially a divided U.S. Congress, will do to put the deal into effect |
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| 2021-06-06 16:51:00 |
U.S. |
Ineligible Nursing Home Managers Received Covid-19 Bonuses |
More administrators took hazard pay than the state previously acknowledged, records show |
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| 2021-06-06 15:26:00 |
Opinion |
Focus on Principle, Not Personality, for a Bright GOP Future |
Epitaphs for the party are exaggerated. Americans don’t want big deficits or woke domination. |
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| 2021-06-06 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
Crypto Needs Regulation, but It Doesn’t Need New Rules |
Identify the function a new financial instrument is performing, then apply the existing framework to it. |
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| 2021-06-06 15:24:00 |
Opinion |
Diary of a Serene Househusband |
I read, write and play tennis each weekday morning—on top of all the chores. |
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| 2021-06-06 15:21:00 |
Opinion |
Kamala Harris Goes to Guatemala |
Investors are not on board, because they distrust the vice president’s agenda. |
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| 2021-06-06 15:20:00 |
Books |
‘Damage’ Review: Boxing’s Moral Quandary |
To remain a fan of the sport—to cheer on the punishment and ignore its consequences—constitutes a cruel form of enabling. |
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| 2021-06-06 15:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Roger Federer and Serena Williams Exit French Open |
The two tennis superstars won’t be around for the second week at Roland Garros after Federer withdrew and Williams lost in the fourth round |
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| 2021-06-06 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Imports, Jobless Claims, Inflation |
Look out for inflation readings from the U.S. and China |
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| 2021-06-06 14:52:00 |
Opinion |
Progressives for Justice Kavanaugh |
Look who’s suddenly embracing his constitutional views so Democrats can control financial agencies. |
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| 2021-06-06 14:51:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and the Afghan Translators |
Those who risked their lives working with the U.S. deserve visas. |
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| 2021-06-06 13:16:00 |
World |
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Welcome Baby Lilibet Diana |
The younger sister for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2-year-old son Archie will be eighth in line for the throne |
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| 2021-06-06 13:00:00 |
Markets |
What Inflation? Stock Funds Rise Again |
U.S.-stock funds squeaked out an average return of 0.5% in May—their seventh monthly gain in a row |
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| 2021-06-06 12:52:00 |
World |
‘Do We Need to Be in Hong Kong?’ Global Companies Are Eying the Exits |
Buffeted by political upheaval, a crackdown by mainland China and the pandemic, global companies are heading for rival cities such as Singapore and Shanghai |
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| 2021-06-06 12:24:00 |
World |
Nicaragua Detains Second Presidential Candidate |
Arturo Cruz, who once served as President Daniel Ortega’s ambassador to the U.S., was charged with ‘conspiring against Nicaraguan society’ |
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| 2021-06-06 12:14:00 |
World |
Mexicans Vote in Midterm Election Seen as Referendum on Populist President |
A big majority could solidify Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s power and give a boost to his nationalist economic policies |
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| 2021-06-06 12:13:00 |
World |
Jihadists Massacre at Least 130 in Burkina Faso as West African Violence Surges |
The atrocity sparks concerns that the West and its local allies are losing the battle against Islamists in the impoverished Sahel nations |
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| 2021-06-06 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Texas Lawmakers Tackle Costs of Winter Freeze, Say More Action Needed |
Legislature will need to consider a broader utility market overhaul, likely before next regular session in 2023, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says |
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| 2021-06-06 11:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Science Suggests a Wuhan Lab Leak |
The Covid-19 pathogen has a genetic footprint that has never been observed in a natural coronavirus. |
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| 2021-06-06 11:58:00 |
Opinion |
Unfortunately, ‘Big Is Bad’ Is Back |
The antitrust standard should still be consumer harm, if plaintiffs and courts can show it. |
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| 2021-06-06 11:57:00 |
Opinion |
Yellen’s Global Tax Surrender |
U.S. workers, consumers and shareholders will pay for the new minimum tax. |
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| 2021-06-06 11:24:00 |
Opinion |
Blame Big Three, UAW for U.S. Auto Decline |
It’s wrong to blame the government and nefarious individuals for the decline of the big three U.S. auto companies. |
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| 2021-06-06 11:22:00 |
Opinion |
Threat Assessment: 9/11 vs. 1/6 Capitol Siege |
Perhaps a more sincere request to convene a 1/6 commission would have made a comparison to the Warren Commission. |
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| 2021-06-06 11:15:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Ex Post Facto Capital Gains Tax Increase |
The plan to make its tax increases retroactive makes no sense if the objective is, as the Biden administration claims, to raise revenue rather than to punish the successful. |
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| 2021-06-06 11:08:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Covid-19 Response Chief Zients Faces Next Task: Vaccinating the World |
Possible supply-chain bottlenecks, weak distribution systems and international coordination will again test his reputation as a fixer |
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| 2021-06-06 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Why Investors May Not Want to Regularly Rebalance Their Portfolio |
It has become a mantra. But it doesn’t necessarily improve returns. |
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| 2021-06-06 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
Murder Conviction in George Floyd Case Draws Attention to Dallas Death |
Tony Timpa died after police knelt on his back for 14 minutes; his family is appealing a dismissal of its wrongful-death lawsuit |
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| 2021-06-06 10:00:00 |
Economy |
The Fed’s Inflation View Is All About That Base |
Comparisons to one year ago are a challenge, so try two |
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| 2021-06-06 09:04:00 |
Business |
Businesses Brace for More Climate Cases After Ruling on Shell Emissions |
Dutch court’s order could set precedent for other suits, including two with implications for Exxon and Total, legal experts say |
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| 2021-06-06 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Baby Boomers’ Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline |
Fund sellers including Vanguard and Fidelity, and brokerage firm Schwab, have developed sophisticated systems to watch for some telltale signs |
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| 2021-06-06 08:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
Golfer Jon Rahm Was Cruising Toward a $1.7 Million Win—Until His Positive Covid Test |
The Spaniard was forced to withdraw from the Memorial with a six-shot lead and a clear path toward the lucrative prize |
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| 2021-06-06 08:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do You Need to Do an Internship Before You Graduate From College? |
Recruiters say the pandemic has made interning more important than ever in landing a job after graduation. |
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| 2021-06-06 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Working From Home Taught Us About Our Office Setups |
As more employees prepare to return to commuting, they can apply more than a year’s worth of wisdom for what did and didn’t work in their Zoom rooms |
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| 2021-06-06 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Renewable-Fuel Push Drives Soyoil Prices to Record High |
A surge of interest in renewable energy is placing new stress on limited vegetable-oil supplies |
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| 2021-06-06 05:32:00 |
World |
Fake Covid-19 Vaccines Pose New Threat in Africa |
The continent is lagging behind in its inoculation effort and is already the world’s largest market for fake medications |
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| 2021-06-06 05:30:00 |
Tech |
China’s Tech Clampdown Is Spreading Like Wildfire |
Chinese authorities are targeting hundreds of apps in a push to clean up the country’s fast-growing, freewheeling internet sector |
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| 2021-06-06 05:08:00 |
World |
Chinese Internet Regulators Investigate Startup After Tiananmen Square Anniversary Post |
Buzzy startup Xiaohongshu’s Weibo account blocked after message posted on 32nd anniversary of the crackdown |
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| 2021-06-05 23:13:00 |
Politics |
Trump Criticizes Biden Policies, Calls for Reparations From China for Covid-19 |
The former president makes one of his first public appearances in months, with more speeches and rallies planned |
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| 2021-06-05 19:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Essential Quality Wins the Belmont Stakes |
The colt outdueled Hot Rod Charlie in the stretch to win the final jewel of the Triple Crown |
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| 2021-06-05 18:28:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department to End Pursuit of Reporters’ Contact Records Over Leaks |
The change reverses a longstanding practice after President Biden said it was wrong |
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| 2021-06-05 16:33:00 |
Deals |
Private-Equity Group Reaches Deal to Buy Medline for Over $30 Billion |
Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman agree to what would be one of the largest leveraged buyouts since the financial crisis |
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| 2021-06-05 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Psychic Toll of Killing With Drones |
For officers operating the U.S. military’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft, targeting terrorists is nothing like a videogame |
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| 2021-06-05 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Future of Classic Porsches and Jaguars? Electrification |
Owners of vintage sports cars and hot-rods are giving them a second life by installing recycled Tesla powertrains. Dan Neil gets the lowdown on EV conversions. |
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| 2021-06-05 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
A Cisco Executive Gets Help Making a ‘Massive Impact’ |
Jeetu Patel’s career ascent has been propelled by some ‘brutally honest’ mentors |
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| 2021-06-05 12:00:00 |
Business |
China Reconsiders Its Central Role in Bitcoin Mining |
Crackdown warning highlights the cryptocurrency’s reliance on a hostile host; miners head west |
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| 2021-06-05 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Self-Driving Cars Could Be Decades Away, No Matter What Elon Musk Said |
Experts aren’t sure when, if ever, we’ll have truly autonomous vehicles that can drive anywhere without help. First, AI will need to get a lot smarter. |
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| 2021-06-05 12:00:00 |
Business |
Jimmy Choo on How Covid Changed Fashion and Why He Thinks We Will Dress Up Again |
The legendary designer talks about his favorite ‘puppy’ shoes, which he created when he was 11, and why he is still working at age 72 |
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| 2021-06-05 11:40:00 |
World |
Taiwan’s Leader Hurt by Recent Setbacks |
Covid surge, blackouts and drought threaten president’s popularity as China seeks inroads |
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| 2021-06-05 11:25:00 |
U.S. |
Metropolitan Opera Faces Challenges as It Prepares to Reopen |
A New York institution is trying to cut labor costs while working to reassure audiences on safety of indoor venues |
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| 2021-06-05 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Surplus Jeep Can Handle the Army and Teenage Drivers |
Buck Woodruff and his son learned to drive in the vehicles made famous by World War II, and own this 1964 model |
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| 2021-06-05 10:00:00 |
Markets |
How to Combat the Urge to Overspend on Summer Travel |
Prices for summer travel in the U.S. are climbing, but there are ways to budget for the rise in cost |
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| 2021-06-05 10:00:00 |
Markets |
In Aviation, the Revolution Won’t Be Supersonic |
United’s plane purchase from Boom Technology raises hopes of a return to supersonic travel, but the Concorde failed for a reason |
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| 2021-06-05 09:42:00 |
U.S. |
Judge Overturns California Ban on Assault Weapons |
U.S. district judge issues a permanent injunction against enforcement of the law but stayed it for 30 days to give the state attorney general time to appeal |
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| 2021-06-05 09:20:00 |
World |
G-7 Nations Agree on New Rules for Taxing Global Companies |
Deal marks step toward adopting a 15% global minimum corporate-tax rate sought by the Biden administration |
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| 2021-06-05 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Skinny Jeans Make You Look Old? These Women Don’t Care |
A generational debate has been raging: Gen Zers with mom jeans and center parts vs. millennials with skinny jeans and side parts. But stretch-jean loyalists will never give up what they feel is the most flattering style of denim. |
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| 2021-06-05 08:00:00 |
World |
Peru to Choose Far-Left Teacher or Right-Wing Politician as Next President |
The vote has turned into a referendum on the free-market model |
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| 2021-06-05 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Sexting Among Kids Is Bigger Than Ever—and Often Illegal. Here’s How to Talk to Your Child. |
Girls get requests for nude selfies as a precursor to dating; boys share unsolicited ‘nudes,’ raising issue of consent |
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| 2021-06-05 05:52:00 |
Business |
AT&T, Verizon Push Free iPhones for Long-Term Customers |
U.S. cellphone carriers offer deep discounts on new smartphones to defend customer base |
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| 2021-06-05 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Expanding Wind Power While Killing Fewer Migratory Birds Is Biden’s Quandary |
White House wants to boost renewable energy and restore criminal penalties for accidental killing of migratory birds |
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| 2021-06-04 19:42:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Proposed Framework Aims to Guide Regulators in Decisions to Charge Chief Compliance Officers |
Proposal comes amid growing concerns over the individual liability of compliance professionals |
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| 2021-06-04 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
A Good Worker Is Hard to Find |
The subsidies for not working continue to hurt the labor market. |
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| 2021-06-04 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook’s New Trump Rules |
He’s banned until 2023, and more political speech may be removed. |
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| 2021-06-04 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
The FBI Goes Postal |
A fishy news leak that the bureau is probing Louis DeJoy for long-ago campaign violations. |
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| 2021-06-04 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Josh Hawley vs. Rahm Emanuel |
A dubious standard to bar the former mayor as envoy to Tokyo. |
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| 2021-06-04 18:18:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft’s Bing Temporarily Blocked Searches of Tiananmen Square ‘Tank Man’ Image |
Company says ‘accidental human error’ caused problems with results for image linked to 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing |
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| 2021-06-04 17:55:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Republican Senator Agree to Keep Pursuing Infrastructure Compromise |
White House says increase proposed by West Virginia’s Shelley Moore Capito falls short of president’s objectives |
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| 2021-06-04 17:43:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Government Bond Yields Slip After Jobs Data |
Weaker than anticipated monthly jobs report eases fears of a rapid shift away from easy-money policies |
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| 2021-06-04 17:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Supercomputer Embarks on Effort to Help Map the Universe, Dark Energy and All |
Researchers aim to create three-dimensional map by capturing light from more than 30 million galaxies and quasars |
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| 2021-06-04 17:27:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Former White House Counsel Testifies on Capitol Hill |
Don McGahn appears in closed-door session of House Judiciary Committee on whether Trump obstructed justice |
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| 2021-06-04 17:23:00 |
Business |
Facebook Suspends Donald Trump for at Least Two Years |
Company said it would revisit decision two years from Jan. 7, the day after he urged his followers to go to Capitol as lawmakers were certifying Biden’s win |
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| 2021-06-04 17:20:00 |
Markets |
Ackman’s Potential Universal Music Deal Includes His Grandfather’s Hit Song |
Talks with Vivendi unit that began in November included the billionaire getting his family’s old record |
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| 2021-06-04 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
Why Biden Is Meeting With Putin |
Four U.S. presidents have found confronting the Russian leader more trouble than it’s worth. |
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| 2021-06-04 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
Clichés Set Off Alarm Bells |
I’ve started taking a hard look at common phrases. |
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| 2021-06-04 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Tribalism Comes for Tribalism |
‘Several readers on social media reached out with constructive feedback on the prejudicial nature of this terminology.’ |
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| 2021-06-04 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
Tax Incentives for Film Production? We’ve Seen This Movie Before |
When will state lawmakers learn that throwing money at Hollywood producers is a policy guaranteed to flop? |
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| 2021-06-04 16:45:00 |
U.S. |
Rudy Giuliani’s Seized Materials to Be Reviewed by Former Judge |
Barbara Jones to examine materials seized in criminal investigation into former mayor’s dealings with Ukrainian officials |
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| 2021-06-04 16:44:00 |
Markets |
Ackman SPAC Mystery Solved, but New Questions Abound |
Innovative and complicated structure of Universal Music deal isn’t what investors expected |
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| 2021-06-04 16:43:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Moves to Restore Protections for Endangered Wildlife |
Safeguards for endangered animals and plants were loosened under the Trump administration |
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| 2021-06-04 16:41:00 |
Art Review |
Abroad at Home: Into Cezanne’s World |
Virtually visit the painter’s studio, family estate and the sun-drenched sites elsewhere in Provence that inspired his work—like the majestic Mont Sainte-Victoire. |
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| 2021-06-04 16:38:00 |
Masterpiece |
The Dignity of Work |
Diego Rivera’s ‘The Flower Carrier’ beautifully renders the daily strain of Mexico’s indigenous laborers. |
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| 2021-06-04 16:38:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Withdrawal Syndrome |
Media outlets like CNN and Facebook navigate the post-presidency. |
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| 2021-06-04 16:23:00 |
CFO Journal |
SEC Removes Chairman of Audit Watchdog |
The U.S. securities regulator said it would seek candidates for all PCAOB board positions |
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| 2021-06-04 16:21:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Biden Ramps Up Fight Against Corruption |
Anticorruption push could lead to broader focus among federal prosecutors on corruption and bribery |
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| 2021-06-04 15:55:00 |
Politics |
Citigroup, JPMorgan to Resume Campaign Donations |
JPMorgan says it won’t give money to Republican lawmakers who questioned certifying Biden’s win |
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| 2021-06-04 15:54:00 |
CFO Journal |
AstraZeneca Taps Alexion Executive for CFO Job Post-Acquisition |
The U.K. drug giant seeks to expand its treatments for rare diseases with the $39 billion deal announced in December |
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| 2021-06-04 15:41:00 |
Economy |
Fed Inching Toward Discussion of Slowing Bond Purchases |
May jobs report shows progress toward central bank goals, but a formal ‘tapering’ debate remains a ways off |
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| 2021-06-04 15:31:00 |
Business |
Pentagon Envisions Using Cargo Rockets |
Commercial technology under consideration as way to make superfast deliveries to military hot spots |
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| 2021-06-04 15:09:00 |
World |
Putin Says the U.S. Wants to Hold Back Russia’s Development |
In advance of a summit with Biden this month, the Russian leader called for improved relations with Washington |
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| 2021-06-04 14:30:00 |
World |
Twitter’s Operations Are Suspended in Nigeria |
Government action comes after social media giant suspended the president’s account for a tweet the company said violated its policies |
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| 2021-06-04 14:16:00 |
Logistics Report |
Global Maritime Regulator Touts Contended Decarbonization Plan |
Amid global clamor for environmental action, International Maritime Organization plan would rate ships’ ‘carbon-intensity,’ but set no specific emissions-reduction targets for at least two years |
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| 2021-06-04 14:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Joseph E. Yoakum’s Spiritual Landscapes |
Starting in his 70s, the Chicago artist made visionary drawings of places seen and imagined. |
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| 2021-06-04 14:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Guide to San Diego’s Best Beach Towns |
Five beach enclaves in San Diego’s North County well worth exploring, with suggestions on where to surf, take long walks, eat alfresco and shop for one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Plus: Local surfer Danielle Black Lyons shares her favorite spots |
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| 2021-06-04 14:09:00 |
Opinion |
Can the Next Mayor Make New York Safe Again? |
Rising crime is the city’s biggest issue, but some Democratic candidates remain more worried about ‘overpolicing.’ |
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| 2021-06-04 14:08:00 |
Opinion |
Fauci Email Bolsters the Lab-Leak Theory |
A top scientist said the virus couldn’t have evolved naturally—then reversed his position weeks later. |
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| 2021-06-04 14:06:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Five books that illuminate the experience of D-Day, new fiction from Rivka Galchen, myth versus history at the Alamo, the Roman art of political humor and more. |
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| 2021-06-04 14:05:00 |
Opinion |
Police Training Isn’t the Only, or Main, Issue |
Violent crime is rising because of feckless and misguided leadership and legislation in America’s large cities and states. |
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| 2021-06-04 14:05:00 |
Books |
‘Forget the Alamo’ Review: Legends of the Fall |
Can the Lone Star State’s most famous story stand up to the gaze of history? |
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| 2021-06-04 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Problems With U.S. Ports Are Management’s |
America’s ports are extremely productive, with ILWU workers in California, Oregon and Washington breaking all-time records month after month during the pandemic. |
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| 2021-06-04 14:03:00 |
Books |
Five Best: D-Day Memoirs |
Selected by Peter Caddick-Adams, the author, most recently, of ‘Sand and Steel: A New History of D-Day.’ |
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| 2021-06-04 14:03:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. UFO Report Doesn’t Explain Mystery Sightings But Finds No Sign of Aliens |
Pilots have observed objects conducting maneuvers that would be impossible using known technology |
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| 2021-06-04 13:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Inspirational Quest to Honor a Fallen Hero |
What an appropriate front page article for Memorial Day weekend. |
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| 2021-06-04 13:28:00 |
Books |
‘Until the World Shatters’ Review: Mourning Myanmar |
Blessed with astonishing natural wealth, Myanmar once seemed on the verge of a revival and renaissance. No longer. |
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| 2021-06-04 13:09:00 |
Markets |
Here’s Why the Fed Isn’t Frightened by the Jobs Report |
Jobs are hard to fill and wages are rising, but the Fed is weighing other factors that will dissuade it from raising rates for now |
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| 2021-06-04 13:04:00 |
Markets |
What Should You Keep in a Market Correction: Winners or Losers? |
The answer runs counter to what many investors might expect |
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| 2021-06-04 13:04:00 |
Books |
Science Fiction: Sketches of Shannara |
For readers who have traveled deep into Terry Brooks’s world, a glimpse of unseen territory. |
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| 2021-06-04 13:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
5 Box Wines Actually Worth Drinking: A Skeptic’s Guide |
It’s an undeniably convenient format, but the quality of the contents varies. Our wine columnist tasted her way through a lot of box wine to come up with a list of five best bets. |
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| 2021-06-04 11:04:00 |
Markets |
Ackman’s SPAC Deal to End All SPACs |
Buying 10% of Universal Music is just the warm-up act in hedge-fund billionaire William Ackman’s deal ambitions, but he is over SPACs |
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| 2021-06-04 11:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Summer’s Freshest Sparkling Drink Recipe |
A retro fizzy beverage is looking fresher than ever at Tel Aviv’s Café Levinsky 41. The new book ‘Gazoz’ reveals the secrets of its effervescent architecture. |
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| 2021-06-04 11:02:00 |
Business |
Why Doing Good Is No Longer Bad Business |
The focus on environmental, social and governance changes at America’s biggest companies is a response to demand from consumers and investors |
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| 2021-06-04 10:41:00 |
THE EXPERTS | Small Business |
Why I Leave My Phone in the Car From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Night |
By eliminating the irresistible urge to check it, I can give priority to what really matters |
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| 2021-06-04 10:40:00 |
Tech |
iPhone? AirPods? MacBook? You Live in Apple’s World. Here’s What You Are Missing. |
Apple’s closed ecosystem of hardware and software has resulted in some wonderful products. But the company’s walled garden also keeps you trapped in a digital world that may stifle innovation and boost prices. |
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| 2021-06-04 10:39:00 |
World |
Financier Helped Reshape Republican Politics |
Foster Friess, who has died at 81, invested a stock-picking fortune in Santorum, Trump and conservative causes |
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| 2021-06-04 10:18:00 |
Life & Arts |
We Tested 63 Red Lipsticks to Find the Best |
With many mask mandates lifting, it’s time to take lips out of isolation and paint them a powerful red. One writer performed a sweeping red-lipstick trial to determine which ones are best equipped to wow during reopening. |
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| 2021-06-04 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Portfolio Rebalancing Is a Good Retirement Habit |
Rebalancing can help retirees produce a stream of income from a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds, and reduce risk |
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| 2021-06-04 10:00:00 |
Markets |
How to Prepare for Student Loans to Resume in September |
First, figure out what you owe. Then map out a strategy. |
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| 2021-06-04 09:52:00 |
World |
German Cardinal Offers Resignation Over Catholic Church’s Sex-Abuse Failures |
Cardinal Reinhard Marx has played a leading role in the Vatican’s financial overhaul and the German church’s response to clerical sex abuse |
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| 2021-06-04 09:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Does Anyone Care About a Superyacht? |
They’re big, expensive, a subject of endless public fascination, and sound like an enormous hassle |
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| 2021-06-04 09:04:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Slips on Elon Musk’s Breakup Meme Tweet |
Crypto prices drop amid concerns that Musk won’t change his decision on suspending bitcoin as a form of payment for Tesla |
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| 2021-06-04 09:01:00 |
Markets |
AMC, DocuSign, Ford, Asana: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Meme stocks were dropping premarket while futures were broadly higher |
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| 2021-06-04 08:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
A New First for LeBron James: A First-Round Loss |
The defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers were dethroned by the Phoenix Suns. What comes next in the last stage of James’s career? |
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| 2021-06-04 07:04:00 |
World |
Black Market Undercuts Green Targets for Air Conditioners, Refrigerators in Europe |
Ambitious EU regulation limiting coolant gas lacks enforcement; the profit ‘appeals to modern organized crime gangs’ |
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| 2021-06-04 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Apple’s Big Show May Not Be Enough |
Worries about App Store following trial hang over Apple’s stock ahead of developers conference |
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| 2021-06-04 07:00:00 |
Business |
Regeneron’s Covid-19 Drug Is Authorized for Injection |
FDA cleared a formulation of the antibody drug that can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion |
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| 2021-06-04 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Founder of China’s Meituan Donates $2.3 Billion Stake |
Billionaire Wang Xing’s move comes as Chinese tech giants have come under pressure from regulators |
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| 2021-06-04 07:00:00 |
World |
U.S. Relief Plan for Gaza Seeks to Bypass Hamas |
U.N. agency at center of effort says it minimizes contact with group labeled as terrorist, but faces skeptics among both Israelis and Palestinians |
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| 2021-06-04 07:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Hit Mount Everest, but It Didn’t Stop Climbing Season |
Many who tested positive were taken by helicopter from the base camp at the world’s tallest mountain, which brings millions of dollars into Nepal’s cash-strapped economy |
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| 2021-06-04 06:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Pause Ahead of Jobs Data |
The S&P 500 is on track to start trading on a subdued note as investors look for fresh insights into the health of the American labor market |
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| 2021-06-04 06:31:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccination Could Win Hong Kongers a Million-Dollar Apartment |
Private businesses are stepping in to offer incentives for people hesitant to get inoculated |
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| 2021-06-04 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Lululemon’s Growth Story Isn’t Much of a Stretch |
Company’s beaten-down shares are hardly moving after another impressive quarter. It is time for investors to relax. |
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| 2021-06-04 06:29:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Use of Advertiser Data Faces Antitrust Probes in EU, U.K. |
Investigations into classified-ads service Marketplace ramp up regulatory scrutiny on the company in Europe |
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| 2021-06-04 06:27:00 |
Business |
You’re Finally Going Back to the Office. What Are You Going to Wear? |
The rules about what to wear to the office are gone. Now retailers, workers and employers are trying to figure out what will work in a world in which the traditional dress code might never come back. |
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| 2021-06-04 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Quietest Night Spot in Paris: Roland-Garros |
The French Open added evening sessions for the first time in 130 years. The only problem is that the tournament is kicking out the fans before evening sessions begin. |
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| 2021-06-04 05:56:00 |
Markets |
A Better Bet on China’s Three-Child Policy |
Many more babies in China is a long shot, but healthcare demand isn’t going anywhere but up |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
All-or-Nothing Investment Websites Used Wirecard for Card Payments |
The sites, which regulators have accused of stealing from clients, collected money over Wirecard’s network |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Hiring Likely Picked Up in May While Unemployment Fell |
Economists estimate employers added 671,000 jobs last month after an unexpectedly small gain in April |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
AMC Boss Adam Aron Basks in Meme-Stock Spotlight |
Movie-theater chain capitalizes on social media-driven frenzy to raise needed cash. ‘They’re who I work for,’ CEO says |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Business |
Planes Grounded by Covid-19 Largely Avoid the Junkyard—for Now |
Airlines want flexibility to return aircraft to skies quickly, and demand for spare parts has shrunk |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Hot Housing Market Leaves People Afraid to Trade Up |
Many families that have outgrown starter houses aren’t selling, contributing to shortage of homes for sale |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
National Security |
FBI Director Compares Ransomware Challenge to 9/11 |
Christopher Wray points to Russian actors, calls for coordinated fight across U.S. society |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Huge Tax Break for Home Sellers: What to Know About the $500,000 Exemption |
A tax exclusion allows millions of Americans to skip taxes when they sell their homes at a profit. A Biden administration proposal would take a larger bite from some sellers with the biggest gains. |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Congress Gets Back to Globetrotting |
Wane of pandemic allows resumption of travel overseas, offering opportunities to wade into sensitive international conflicts |
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| 2021-06-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The IPO Club Might Finally Have You as a Member. Still Want In? |
Robinhood and SoFi are the latest to try to get small investors into IPOs. But historically it has been hard to share the benefits of early access widely. |
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| 2021-06-04 05:09:00 |
Markets |
Meme Stocks Are On a Wild Ride, Led by AMC |
S&P 500, meanwhile, hovers as investors parse signals about inflation and the labor market |
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| 2021-06-04 03:59:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Police Make Arrests on Tiananmen Square Massacre Anniversary |
Key organizer of the banned rally detained after asking people on social media to turn on the lights everywhere |
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| 2021-06-03 19:43:00 |
Tech |
Google Removes Diversity Executive Over Blog Post About Jews |
Kamau Bobb has apologized for 2007 post saying Jews had ‘insatiable appetite for war’ |
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| 2021-06-03 18:56:00 |
Logistics Report |
U.S. Lawmakers Probe Coronavirus Aid to Yellow Corp. |
House panel is investigating whether the trucking company was eligible for the $700 million loan and how it was spent |
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| 2021-06-03 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
What Drives Conspiracism |
The dominant culture has gone mad. Of course lonely people on the internet believe crazy things. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Anthony Fauci and the Wuhan Lab |
Emails add to the mystery over U.S. funds for risky research. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:34:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
U.S. Looks Into Cryptocurrency’s Role in Ransomware Hacks |
The White House is exploring possible ways to trace transactions that line hackers’ pockets |
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| 2021-06-03 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Incredible Illinois Gerrymander |
Democrats are even rigging state Supreme Court districts. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Powell’s Dollar, China’s Problem |
A declining greenback creates a new risk for the global recovery. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Censoring Hong Kong’s Exiles |
Police use a new national-security law to bully a Western tech company to shut down speech abroad. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
How Some Churches Leave Singles Behind |
A solution for social distancing may prove applicable after the pandemic is over. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Agenda Hits a Senate Wall |
The parliamentarian nixes Schumer’s plan to evade the filibuster via ‘reconciliation.’ |
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| 2021-06-03 18:27:00 |
Books |
‘Beyond: How Humankind Thinks About Heaven’ Review: Life and Limb in the Hereafter |
Conceptions of the afterlife are as varied—and as old—as human culture itself. Even among educated secular moderns, heaven persists. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
A Darkness at Yale |
The university offers little explanation for changing a 90-year-old governance policy. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
The World Needs Answers on Covid’s Origin |
China wants the issue to go away. The U.S. should use all of its tools to keep the pressure on Beijing. |
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| 2021-06-03 18:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Using Stress to Get Geared Up for Public Speaking |
A behavioral economist answers questions on overcoming anxiety, preventing litter and sticking with bad decisions |
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| 2021-06-03 17:57:00 |
World |
F. Lee Bailey, Celebrity Attorney, Dies at 87 |
Defended O.J. Simpson, Patty Hearst, alleged Boston Strangler |
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| 2021-06-03 17:50:00 |
CMO Today |
MediaMath Explores Strategic Options as Dealmaking in Ad Tech Picks Up |
Luma and Centerview Partners are advising the 14-year-old ad-tech company, which has reached out to prospective buyers |
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| 2021-06-03 17:48:00 |
Deals |
Pershing Square SPAC Nears Transaction With Universal Music Group |
Prospective deal would value record company at around $40 billion or $42 billion with debt, sources say |
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| 2021-06-03 17:36:00 |
U.S. |
Minneapolis Moves to Reopen George Floyd Square to Traffic |
Spot where Floyd was killed last year by Minneapolis police had become pilgrimage site for racial justice |
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| 2021-06-03 17:36:00 |
U.S. |
Postmaster General DeJoy Investigated by FBI Over Fundraising |
Probe focuses on political contributions involving his former business in North Carolina; he denies wrongdoing |
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| 2021-06-03 17:28:00 |
U.S. |
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes’s Emails With Law Firm Allowed at Trial |
Judge denies former Silicon Valley star’s request to stop prosecutors from airing exchanges with Boies Schiller |
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| 2021-06-03 17:00:00 |
Business |
Breast-Cancer Pill Reduced Recurrence, Death in Early-Stage Patients, Study Finds |
AstraZeneca’s drug Lynparza cut combined risk of recurrence of breast cancer or death by 42% among women in study |
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| 2021-06-03 16:54:00 |
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Fed’s Williams Says Economy Far From Levels Needed to Pare Stimulus |
‘I just don’t think the time is now to take any actions,’ New York Fed president says |
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| 2021-06-03 16:49:00 |
Politics |
Former Treasury Official Sentenced to Six Months for Leaks |
Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards pleaded guilty to making unauthorized disclosures of bank reports after Trump administration crackdown on leaks |
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| 2021-06-03 16:23:00 |
World |
Biden Expands Blacklist of Chinese Companies Banned From U.S. Investment |
Move shows Biden’s willingness to continue some of the hard-line China policies from the Trump administration |
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| 2021-06-03 15:50:00 |
World |
Afghan Fighter Pilot, Facing Taliban Death Threats, Arrives in the U.S. |
The U.S.-trained aviator had last year been denied safe passage in a case that drew ire from inside U.S. military ranks |
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| 2021-06-03 15:43:00 |
Television Review |
‘Lisey’s Story’ Review: The Cult of the Author |
Stephen King adapts his own novel about a writer’s widow, played by Julianne Moore, who must contend with threats from this world and beyond. |
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| 2021-06-03 15:41:00 |
Film Review |
‘Undine’ Review: Catch of the Day |
Christian Petzold weaves a contemporary tale inspired by the myth of a water nymph and her human lover. |
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| 2021-06-03 15:37:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Review: An Exorcism Is Only the Beginning |
The third film in the horror franchise starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators finds the couple entangled in a case of demonic possession. |
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| 2021-06-03 15:36:00 |
Opinion |
‘Hedda Gabler’ Review: Ibsen With a Modern Twist |
The Undermain Theatre’s webcast of the classic play about a stifled Victorian woman feels fresh thanks to an updated text. |
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| 2021-06-03 15:34:00 |
Television Review |
‘Domina’ Review: Power-Hungry, Provocative, Poisonous |
On Epix, the soon-to-be Roman Empress Livia Drusilla makes her way to the top of a divided republic with cunning, sex and murder. |
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| 2021-06-03 15:32:00 |
Opinion |
What Would Help Fight Big Apple’s Crime? |
Stop-and-frisk was successful by any standard. |
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| 2021-06-03 15:31:00 |
Opinion |
Stockpile and Plan Better for Next Epidemic |
To ensure future readiness, policy solutions should increase visibility with the Strategic National Stockpile |
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| 2021-06-03 15:30:00 |
Opinion |
Exxon Proxy Coup Was Mostly by Nonowners |
Individual investors in Exxon Mobil effectively have no say in the company’s governance thanks to this crazy proxy system. |
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| 2021-06-03 15:23:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Covid Calculus of Herd Immunity |
An equation developed to explain population growth also applies to the spread of a virus and how to stop it |
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| 2021-06-03 14:59:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Draws Limit to Anti-Hacking Law |
A 6-3 decision aligns three Trump nominees with three liberal justices |
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| 2021-06-03 14:40:00 |
Tech |
Apple Prepares Office Staff for Hybrid Workweek |
iPhone maker wants staff to come to the office three days a week starting in September |
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| 2021-06-03 14:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Motorola Solutions Raises Spending on Body Cameras to Grab Market Share |
The equipment maker expects revenue in its video-security business to jump more than 20% this year after a 30.7% leap last year |
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| 2021-06-03 14:00:00 |
Markets |
Special-Needs Trusts: How They Work and What Has Changed |
Trusts give parents of special-needs children additional options for extending care and financial assistance. But you might need some expert help. |
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| 2021-06-03 13:25:00 |
World |
Europe Pushes Alternative to U.S.-Backed Covid-19 Vaccine Patent-Waiver Plan |
EU stance makes a quick deal on the waiver proposal less likely, and could sink it altogether, experts say |
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| 2021-06-03 13:16:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Share Bulk of Donated Covid-19 Vaccines Through Covax Program |
About 75% of the doses will go to Covax, remaining 25% will go to countries experiencing surges in cases, neighbors, those who have requested help |
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| 2021-06-03 13:02:00 |
Markets |
Government Bond Yields Expected to Stay Low as Inflation Fears Ease |
Investor worries about tighter policy from central banks have calmed |
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| 2021-06-03 13:00:00 |
Markets |
Services Boom? You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet |
U.S. service sector is already growing rapidly but is only set to accelerate |
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| 2021-06-03 12:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Turkey-Zucchini Meatballs With Green Yogurt and Saffron Rice |
Everything comes together quickly and can be prepared in advance, making this elegant dish easy to tote along to a picnic or potluck |
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| 2021-06-03 12:52:00 |
Markets |
Cloud Software’s Low-Hanging Fruit Is a Tempting Target |
Dropbox and Box are the cheapest cloud stocks, which has activists smelling opportunity |
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| 2021-06-03 12:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Turkey Meatballs Recipe: The Secret to Making Them Succulent |
Add grated zucchini to the mix to bring moisture to your meatballs. Serve them over saffron rice with an herby yogurt sauce, and you have an easy, elegant meal perfect for picnics, potlucks or any night of the week. |
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| 2021-06-03 12:26:00 |
Opinion |
H.R.1 Would Steamroll the Constitution |
Democrats want the feds to run elections, usurping authority the framers assigned to the states. |
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| 2021-06-03 12:24:00 |
Opinion |
Forget Companies—the Global Taxman Wants the Middle Class |
Big-spending politicians will have to go where the money is—in citizens’ purses and wallets. |
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| 2021-06-03 12:13:00 |
Business |
Restaurants, Supermarkets Can’t Find Enough Workers to Open New Locations |
Higher costs for pay and benefits weigh on operations, threaten to limit growth |
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| 2021-06-03 12:08:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
EU Court Backs Tesco Staff in Equal Pay Rows, Echoing U.K. Supreme Court in Asda Case |
The EU Court of Justice has backed aspects of claims by 6,000 Tesco employees regarding equal pay |
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| 2021-06-03 12:05:00 |
World |
Netanyahu Intensifies Pressure to Break New Israeli Coalition |
Leader accuses his rivals of yielding to demands from an Arab coalition partner over illegal housing, a divisive issue in the country |
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| 2021-06-03 11:52:00 |
Opinion |
Worst Worker Shortage Getting Even Worse |
Latest NFIB employment survey finds another record number of unfilled job openings. |
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| 2021-06-03 11:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why ’90s Spaghetti Straps Are Trending This Summer |
If you watched the ‘Friends’ reunion, you know Jennifer Aniston’s character Rachel Green was a spaghetti-strap zealot. This summer, her skimpy ’90s tops get updated for grownups with lush textures and prints. Here, a few to try. |
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| 2021-06-03 10:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do Farmhouse Sinks Make Sense Without a Real Farmhouse? |
The bulging vessels appear in Hamptons beach houses and San Francisco townhouses. Some say they’re charming and chic. Others think they’re silly and overused. Here, design pros fight it out. |
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| 2021-06-03 10:22:00 |
World |
Russia’s Wealth Fund to Ditch Dollar Amid U.S. Sanctions Threat |
The decision, part of a drive to de-dollarize Russia’s economy, comes days before a summit between President Biden and President Putin |
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| 2021-06-03 10:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
When Pollution Drives Evolution |
Some species of fish developed the ability to thrive in Newark Bay’s toxic waters, demonstrating nature’s power to rebound. |
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| 2021-06-03 10:00:00 |
Sustainable Business |
Heavy Industry’s Daunting Net-Zero Challenge |
The ambitions of industrial companies that have jumped on the net-zero bandwagon hinge on unproven technologies |
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| 2021-06-03 09:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Floats New Infrastructure Spending Offer of $1 Trillion |
President makes legislative proposal in meeting with Republican Sen. Capito but negotiators remain far apart |
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| 2021-06-03 09:39:00 |
World |
South Korea’s Military Is Shrinking—Some Say Women Must Answer the Call of Duty |
Presidential hopeful proposes scaled-back service for men and women, sparking national debate as military needs evolve |
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| 2021-06-03 09:34:00 |
Business |
GM Sees Brighter Profit Outlook as It Fends Off Computer-Chip Crunch |
General Motors said it is working to boost vehicle deliveries to dealerships, where inventories have fallen to lowest levels in decades |
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| 2021-06-03 09:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Road Trip to ‘Nomadland’ |
The haunting Nevada desert, featured in this year’s Oscar-winning film, draws travelers in search of hot springs, ghost towns and off-the-grid adventurers |
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| 2021-06-03 09:10:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors Had a Big Bribery Case, Then Came the Spying Allegations |
Defense lawyers say federal prosecutors have relied too heavily on the internal investigation of a New Jersey company; prosecutors deny the claim |
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| 2021-06-03 09:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Pitchers Are Conquering Baseball’s Home Run Revolution |
With hitters focused on swinging for the fences, MLB hurlers have found a countermeasure that’s stifling offense across baseball: the high fastball. |
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| 2021-06-03 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Sign Up for WSJ’s Five-Week Investing Challenge |
Heard on the Street’s columnists give a five-week set of challenges to teach you their best investing lessons |
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| 2021-06-03 08:55:00 |
Business |
United Plans to Buy 15 Supersonic Planes |
The planes haven’t been built yet, but the deal with Boom Supersonic carries the promise of a return for faster-than-sound air travel |
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| 2021-06-03 08:29:00 |
Markets |
AMC Files to Sell More Than 11 Million Shares, Sending Meme Stocks Spinning |
Movie-theater operator in a filing cautioned against investing in its Class A stock |
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| 2021-06-03 08:22:00 |
Markets |
Carbon Price Boom Attracts Investors to Emissions-Trading Market |
Growth of new ETF signals increasing appetite for carbon-credit investments |
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| 2021-06-03 08:08:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Strain to Unify on Proposal to Reduce Drug Prices |
Internal disagreements complicate outlook for legislation as pharmaceutical industry pushes back, citing Covid-19 vaccine success |
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| 2021-06-03 08:00:00 |
Business |
Tulsa Race Massacre Is Now an M.B.A. Case Study at Harvard |
New business-school lesson asks students to explore the reparations debate, aiming to give future managers more fluency in race matters |
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| 2021-06-03 07:31:00 |
Business |
What Happens When Mental-Health Issues Get in the Way of Work |
Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open is a public example of a private issue facing many companies |
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| 2021-06-03 07:30:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Intrinsic Gathers $113 Million for Health and Wellness Acquisitions |
Startup buys assets of small businesses selling health, wellness goods on Amazon |
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| 2021-06-03 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Exxon Mobil Activist Victory Isn’t Really All About Climate |
Engine No. 1’s stunning victory seems to be one for green causes, but climate is the very tip of the iceberg |
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| 2021-06-03 07:00:00 |
Business |
Russian Miner Nordgold Targets $5 Billion London IPO |
Planned offering comes as the global economy rebounds from its pandemic funk, pushing metal prices higher |
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| 2021-06-03 07:00:00 |
Business |
Concerns Over Meat Supply Ebb as JBS Plants Reopen After Cyberattack |
Authorities in Australia hope JBS processing plants in the country will be operating at close to full production rates by early next week |
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| 2021-06-03 06:53:00 |
Markets |
The Straightforward Economics of Vaccine Lotteries |
The payouts made by lotteries for people vaccinated against Covid-19 are minimal when compared with the economic costs associated with current or future outbreaks of the virus |
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| 2021-06-03 06:39:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Down Ahead of Jobless Figures |
A handful of meme stocks including AMC, BlackBerry and Sundial Growers are continuing to see outsized moves in premarket trading |
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| 2021-06-03 06:11:00 |
Business |
Copper Boom Has BHP, Freeport Picking Through Waste |
Big miners to invest in Pritzker, Walton-backed firm Jetti Resources, which says it can extract copper from mine waste |
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| 2021-06-03 06:05:00 |
Markets |
Ant Wins China’s Approval to Set Up Consumer-Finance Company |
Jack Ma-controlled mobile-payments company will hold a 50% stake in the new entity, with the rest held by six other shareholders |
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| 2021-06-03 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Instagram Opens Up to Help Businesses Handle Customer Service |
Companies are confronting a rising tide of digital communications with consumers, across a wide variety of channels |
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| 2021-06-03 06:00:00 |
World |
China’s Graft Busters Pursue Very Old Cases—and Even the Dead Can’t Escape |
Xi Jinping makes a new push in his antigraft campaign with retrospective investigations that have led to charges against long-serving and former officials |
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| 2021-06-03 05:30:00 |
Business |
Palantir and DoorDash CEOs Top List of Biggest Pay Packages in 2020 |
Data-analysis company’s Alexander Karp and meal deliverer’s Tony Xu received compensation far exceeding that of S&P 500 CEOs |
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| 2021-06-03 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Labor Shortage Draws Attention of U.S. Lawmakers |
Possible solutions include hiring bonuses for workers, expanded tax credits for employers |
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| 2021-06-03 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Expected to Drop to Another Pandemic Low |
Economists forecast claims fell below 400,000 in the week ended May 29 |
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| 2021-06-03 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: As Fed Officials Weigh Taper, Mortgage-Buying Could Be Point of Contention |
With a rocketing housing market, some wonder whether the mortgage component of the Fed’s asset purchases is pouring fuel on a fire |
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| 2021-06-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
DeFi Is Helping to Fuel the Crypto Market Boom—and Its Recent Volatility |
Decentralized finance differs from traditional banks because there is no centralized system. It can be risky. |
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| 2021-06-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Property Bonds Are Hot, Defaults Aside |
Investors find more appetite for risk as they hunt for yields in a challenging market |
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| 2021-06-03 04:51:00 |
Markets |
Why Electric-Vehicle Stocks Are Stuck in Reverse |
Established auto brands like Ford and Volkswagen have outperformed EV startups in recent months, and not just because investors are embracing cheap stocks |
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| 2021-06-03 02:45:00 |
World |
Nicaraguan Police Place Leading Ortega Opponent Under House Arrest |
Home of Cristiana Chamorro, favorite to challenge President Daniel Ortega in November election, was raided and searched |
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| 2021-06-02 22:47:00 |
U.S. |
Pennsylvania Republicans Call for Election Audit Similar to Arizona’s |
Controversy continues around re-check of ballots in Phoenix area, as Democratic Secretary of State announces candidacy for governor |
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| 2021-06-02 21:13:00 |
U.S. |
NASA Charts Return to Venus Amid Fresh Interest in Space Exploration |
Two spacecraft built by Lockheed Martin would study why an Earthlike climate became a hothouse |
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| 2021-06-02 20:17:00 |
CIO Journal |
Morgan Stanley Expands Use of Cloud in Tech Modernization |
Financial giant strikes deal with Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform |
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| 2021-06-02 19:46:00 |
Tech |
Ransomware Scourge Continues as Essential Services Are Hit |
Attacks on infrastructure are part of a global criminal pivot from stealing data to hobbling operations |
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| 2021-06-02 19:25:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo’s Office Has $2.5 Million Contract for Counsel in Federal Investigation |
Records show the contract’s maximum amount has grown as probe into the Cuomo administration’s handling of Covid-19 deaths has expanded |
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| 2021-06-02 18:57:00 |
World |
Netanyahu Rivals Agree to Form New Government to Oust Israeli Leader |
Coalition led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will seek to resurrect an economy amid a fragile peace with Hamas |
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| 2021-06-02 18:29:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors Seek 30 Years for Derek Chauvin in George Floyd Murder |
Defense asks for reduced sentence or probation, while laying out arguments for ex-Minneapolis police officer’s retrial |
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| 2021-06-02 17:54:00 |
Tech |
SEC Is Running Out of Options to Rein In Elon Musk |
Tesla CEO has resisted regulators’ demand for restraint in his public comments |
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| 2021-06-02 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
AT&T’s Pipes Are Calling |
Network operators should let go of the content creation dream and focus on content delivery. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
Yes, It’s Still the Economy, Stupid |
Swing voters dislike big spending. The GOP can’t focus only on the culture war. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
A Wrestler Kowtows; a Musician Stands Up |
John Cena grovels to China as Sean Lennon tweets up a politically incorrect storm. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Populists May Kill Chile’s Pension Success |
The destruction of the Chicago Boys’ achievement has long been a goal of the left. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Banning Critical Race Theory |
Teaching ‘systemic racism’ was imposed on students, until politics pushed back. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:42:00 |
Books |
‘The Secret Life of the Savoy’ Review: A Victorian Confection |
The family that produced the Gilbert & Sullivan operas also ran the most modern, luxurious and talked-about hotel in London. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:37:00 |
CFO Journal |
Frontier Communications Hires New CFO After Emerging From Chapter 11 |
The company, which faces an FTC lawsuit, looks to expand its network of fiber-optic cables |
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| 2021-06-02 17:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed to Sell Corporate Bonds and ETFs Acquired During Covid-19 Crisis |
Central bank made purchases to shore up liquidity in debt markets after pandemic hit in early 2020 |
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| 2021-06-02 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
Government Race Against a Cure |
EU and U.S. trust busters try to stop a biotech merger in a market that doesn’t yet exist. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Work Free or Die in New Hampshire |
The Granite State has a chance to join the ranks of right-to-work states. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mike Krzyzewski Plans to Retire as Duke Basketball Coach in 2022 |
The legendary coach said that the next college basketball season will be his last before he’s replaced by coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer |
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| 2021-06-02 17:15:00 |
Opinion |
What Did Fauci Tell Trump About Wuhan? |
Newly disclosed emails about the possibility of a laboratory origin for the pandemic. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:07:00 |
World |
Who Is Expected to Succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s Prime Minister |
What to know about Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid and the new coalition |
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| 2021-06-02 17:07:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Budget Signal to the Fed |
His economists assume negative real interest rates for a decade. |
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| 2021-06-02 17:03:00 |
Middle East |
Bahrain, Facing a Covid Surge, Starts Giving Pfizer Boosters to Recipients of Chinese Vaccine |
Residents who are over 50, are obese or have chronic illnesses are urged to get a Pfizer-BioNTech shot six months after their full Sinopharm vaccination |
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| 2021-06-02 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Progressive Infrastructure Blacklist |
Biden’s own advisory council says no to road and pipeline repairs. |
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| 2021-06-02 16:53:00 |
Business |
Activist Likely to Gain Third Seat on Exxon Board |
Hedge fund Engine No. 1 challenged Exxon’s strategy to focus on oil production amid climate-change concerns |
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| 2021-06-02 16:50:00 |
Markets |
You May Own AMC Stock After Its 2,850% Gain and Not Even Know It |
GameStop and AMC remain part of the Russell 2000 value index despite a dazzling run-up in the shares |
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| 2021-06-02 16:48:00 |
World |
Netanyahu Rivals Agree to Form New Government, to Oust Israeli Leader |
Coalition led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will seek to resurrect an economy amid heightened tensions with Hamas |
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| 2021-06-02 16:45:00 |
CMO Today |
Endeavor Ad Agency Invests in Shop Started by Michael B. Jordan and Nike Vet Chad Easterling |
Obsidianworks was formed to help companies create more inclusive marketing, say its founders, one a Hollywood star and the other a prominent marketing executive |
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| 2021-06-02 16:40:00 |
Business |
What Entrepreneurs Have Learned From the Covid-19 Pandemic |
One key to staying afloat during a crisis: plan ahead |
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| 2021-06-02 16:40:00 |
Music Review |
‘Jubilee’ by Japanese Breakfast Review: Laughing and Crying at the Same Time |
The singer-songwriter Michelle Zauner follows up her memoir, ‘Crying in H Mart,’ with an album that finds new levity among her usual somber topics. |
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| 2021-06-02 16:37:00 |
Opera Review |
‘Desert In’ Review: Opera Gets the Miniseries Treatment |
Boston Lyric Opera teams up with television professionals on an inventive project set in a supernatural motel. |
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| 2021-06-02 16:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economic Activity Picked Up in Spring, Fed Beige Book Says |
Businesses reported issues with supply constraints, worker shortages and higher prices |
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| 2021-06-02 16:27:00 |
Business |
Developed Countries Lock Up Covid-19 Vaccines Through 2023 |
Recent deals by EU, Canada and others come as developing nations clamor for doses, hardening a divide between rich and poor countries |
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| 2021-06-02 16:14:00 |
Real Estate |
Bedroom Design Ideas: Make it Chic, But Still Restful |
Can a bedroom’s interior design be expressive and colorful but still soothing enough to ease you to sleep? Yes, and here’s how. |
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| 2021-06-02 16:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit’s Positive Drug Test Is Confirmed |
The first-place finisher in the Derby stands to be disqualified, while Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert for two years |
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| 2021-06-02 16:00:00 |
World |
What Is Going on With Bird Flu? China Reports First Human Case of H10N3 Strain |
Chinese health authorities said a man contracted a rare strain of the virus |
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| 2021-06-02 15:59:00 |
Business |
Meat Supplies Tighten as Cyberattack on JBS Snarls Food Chain |
Slaughterhouse outages are latest blow to industry facing higher costs, labor shortages |
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| 2021-06-02 15:35:00 |
U.S. |
Memorial Day Will Likely Mark Covid-19 Pandemic Milestone |
Public-health officials, epidemiologists predict vaccinations will keep new cases at bay |
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| 2021-06-02 15:34:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 10 Series and Movies to Stream This Week |
Julianne Moore on Stephen King and ‘Lisey’s Story,’ the Australian series ‘Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’ and other items to add to your queue. |
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| 2021-06-02 15:27:00 |
Opinion |
We Need Mental-Health Services for Schools |
Supporting students’ mental health is foundational to supporting their academic success, as well as promoting their healthy development. |
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| 2021-06-02 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
Law and Order NYC: In Real Life, Not on TV |
The cost, the crime and the constant feeling that there was a better way led to the move. |
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| 2021-06-02 15:23:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong’s Security Law Stifles Dissenters |
U.N. human-rights experts expressed concern that the National Security Law does not conform with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
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| 2021-06-02 15:13:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Levy Tariffs Over Digital-Service Tax, but Suspend Implementation |
Levies won’t be imposed while U.S., other countries seek to negotiate a resolution |
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| 2021-06-02 14:53:00 |
Markets |
Profits May Not Be So Seamless for DoorDash, Uber Eats |
DoorDash and Uber seem confident they can profit where Grubhub couldn’t, but the industry’s dynamics are little changed |
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| 2021-06-02 14:42:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Rise in Ransomware Requires Strong Government Response, Executives Say |
Ransomware has become an intolerable situation in many nations, says FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia |
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| 2021-06-02 14:10:00 |
U.S. |
Race and Entrepreneurship: Share Your Story |
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on race and American business. Have a story to share? Tell us here. |
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| 2021-06-02 14:03:00 |
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Fed’s Harker: It May Soon Be Time to Think About Tapering Bond-Buying |
Philadelphia Fed president says when the time comes to pare asset-buying, it will be done ‘carefully and methodically’ as the economy strengthens |
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| 2021-06-02 14:00:00 |
Business |
Why Many Entrepreneurs Treat Their Businesses Like Their Children |
When owners think about their businesses, their brain patterns are similar to the brain patterns of parents thinking about their children |
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| 2021-06-02 13:38:00 |
Tech |
10 Expert Ways to Get More Instagram Followers: A Summer Experiment |
The surprising adventures of a social-media climber who grew his following by 20%—and what the pros say he did right and wrong |
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| 2021-06-02 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
Behind Your Long Wait for Packages |
American ports aren’t productive enough to weather disruptions and increased demands. |
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| 2021-06-02 13:12:00 |
Opinion |
A Different Kind of Labor Boss |
Richard Brown wants to get California’s SEIU out of politics and negotiate more aggressively. |
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| 2021-06-02 12:59:00 |
Business |
Amazon Prime Day Is Set for June 21-22 |
Annual sales event will be final Prime Day with Jeff Bezos as CEO |
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| 2021-06-02 12:17:00 |
Markets |
Elliott Management Holds Big Dropbox Stake |
Activist hedge fund is largest shareholder in software company after CEO Drew Houston |
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| 2021-06-02 12:06:00 |
Tech |
Essential Tailgating Gear to Get You Back to the Stands in Style |
From space-age lawn chairs to chargers that can power a mini fridge, our recommendations will make your 2021 setup the envy of your face-painted neighbors |
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| 2021-06-02 12:00:00 |
Business |
CEO? Entrepreneur? Scientist? The Title You Choose Sends a Message |
Startup founders should think carefully before choosing, because some titles suggest competence, while others suggest warmth |
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| 2021-06-02 11:52:00 |
Deals |
Stack Overflow Sold to Tech Giant Prosus for $1.8 Billion |
Deal is Prosus’ biggest investment in online learning and comes weeks after it sold a chunk from its massive Tencent holding |
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| 2021-06-02 11:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
Traveling to Europe? Here’s What’s Open to U.S. Tourists |
The Eiffel Tower re-opens next month, the Louvre already welcomes visitors—but you need to book a spot. For U.S. travelers planning a summer vacation in Europe, here’s what to do in six countries. |
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| 2021-06-02 11:27:00 |
Television |
Why Judge Judy Is Taking Her Gavel From Broadcast TV to Streaming |
Judy Sheindlin, star of the juggernaut daytime series, explains why she left broadcast syndication for Amazon-owned IMDb TV |
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| 2021-06-02 10:59:00 |
Economy |
Latin America Leads Revolt Against Free-Market Growth Model |
Voters in Peru could elect Pedro Castillo, leader of a Marxist party, as president as region deals with economic and Covid-19 crises |
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| 2021-06-02 10:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Will Ties Ever Be Relevant Again? |
Neckwear was on the decline long before WFH Zoom shirts made menswear even more casual. We explore whether the accessory can regain its relevance in post-lockdown life. |
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| 2021-06-02 09:56:00 |
World |
Iran’s Largest Navy Ship Sinks After Catching Fire in Gulf of Oman |
Sinking of the Kharg, Iran’s largest navy ship, comes after a string of fires and explosions at key security sites |
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| 2021-06-02 09:36:00 |
Markets |
What Is Dogecoin, How to Say It, and Why It’s No Longer a Joke |
Cryptocurrency recently got a new lease of life |
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| 2021-06-02 09:05:00 |
Business |
Tyson Replaces CEO Dean Banks After Eight Months on the Job |
Company veteran Donnie King to take top post after Banks leaves for personal reasons |
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| 2021-06-02 09:00:00 |
World |
In Venezuela, Covid-19 Data Is a State Secret, but Citizens See Many Deaths |
Once oil-rich country lacks vaccines and performs few tests as Covid-19 rages, while people die at home to avoid hospitals short of electricity and oxygen |
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| 2021-06-02 08:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
Listening to Naomi Osaka |
Sports are getting more attuned to mental health, but there’s still a long way to go |
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| 2021-06-02 08:38:00 |
Economy |
Inflation in Rich Countries Hit a 12-Year High in April |
Jump in oil prices has led some to see echoes of the 1970s, but increase in supply suggests pressures will be temporary |
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| 2021-06-02 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Capito Seek Progress in Infrastructure Talks |
President and Republican senator aim to close wide gap between plans for infrastructure spending |
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| 2021-06-02 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Coty CFO Looks to Boost Margins by Shrinking Product Portfolio |
The cosmetics company, which has been struggling to increase sales for years, also aims to improve its inventory forecasts |
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| 2021-06-02 07:37:00 |
Markets |
Dogecoin Price Jumps on Coinbase Debut Prospect |
Joke cryptocurrency rose over 20% after exchange operator said it would allow trading, prompting cheers from Elon Musk |
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| 2021-06-02 07:30:00 |
Middle East |
Israel-Gaza Conflict Spurs Bitcoin Donations to Hamas |
Armed Palestinian faction sees surge in online web traffic, bitcoin donations that circumvent sanctions |
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| 2021-06-02 07:15:00 |
Business |
Altria-Juul Deal Goes to Trial |
FTC says Altria pulled its e-cigarettes off the market at Juul’s insistence ahead of 2018 investment; Altria says its product was ‘terrible’ |
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| 2021-06-02 07:07:00 |
World |
A Christian Congregation Fled Xi Jinping’s China, but Escaping Control Had a Price |
Picking cabbages and tangerines to survive, about 60 church members from southern China are seeking asylum in South Korea, citing persecution by the Communist Party |
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| 2021-06-02 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Oil’s Sunset Years Could Be Profitable for Some |
Western producers’ transition plans create an opportunity for state-backed peers that are insulated from shareholder pressure over their climate impact |
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| 2021-06-02 07:00:00 |
Pro VC VC Funds |
Bill Gates Backs New Venture Fund Focused on Metamaterials |
MetaVC is raising $100 million to invest in startups developing applications for a budding corner of materials science |
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| 2021-06-02 07:00:00 |
Finance |
Overdraft Fees Are Getting the Boot at Ally Financial |
Online bank says it will no longer charge the $25 penalty; Ally received positive feedback when it waived the fee early in the pandemic |
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| 2021-06-02 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Fed’s Beige Book Report |
The S&P 500 is on track for a muted trading session as market rally loses steam |
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| 2021-06-02 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Zoom Is Getting Back to Business |
Sharp focus on enterprise customers and new services should ease post-pandemic transition |
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| 2021-06-02 06:00:00 |
Markets |
What to Consider When Tapping Your Home Equity as House Prices Rise |
It helps to be familiar with the basics and the difference between a cash-out refinance and a Heloc |
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| 2021-06-02 05:33:00 |
Business |
CEO Pay Increasingly Tied to Diversity Goals |
McDonald’s and AmEx are among the companies tying executive compensation to adding women and people of color to leadership ranks |
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| 2021-06-02 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Regional Feds Spar Over Labor Market Tightness |
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| 2021-06-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Weatherford International to Relist on Nasdaq as Oil Industry Recovers |
Hard hit by the 2015 oil bust and 2020 pandemic, the company is now seeing its prospects improve as global crude prices top $70 a barrel |
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| 2021-06-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors’ Inflation Bet Loses Some Steam |
A key measure of inflation expectations has slipped in recent days, stirring debate over whether it has peaked |
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| 2021-06-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Invesco Forges a Different Path in China From Its Bigger U.S. Rivals |
After 18 years in the country, the American asset manager wants to keep its local partner and is targeting a role in China’s $400 billion social-security fund |
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| 2021-06-02 05:11:00 |
Markets |
A Rising Yuan Sets the Stage for More China-U.S. Currency Friction |
China’s foreign-exchange reserves haven’t risen much in the past year, but there are other telltale signs that the central bank may be resisting a stronger yuan |
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| 2021-06-02 02:55:00 |
World |
Pacific Free-Trade Group Looks to Add U.K. |
Japan has expressed hope that the U.S. would rejoin the group or find some way to link up with it |
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| 2021-06-01 23:57:00 |
Politics |
Democrat Wins New Mexico House Seat in Special Election |
State Rep. Melanie Stansbury defeats a GOP state senator to replace Deb Haaland, who is now U.S. interior secretary |
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| 2021-06-01 23:31:00 |
World |
Janet Yellen and China’s Liu He Speak by Video Call |
Treasury Secretary Yellen discussed the Biden administration’s economic plans and issues of concern, though neither side disclosed details |
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| 2021-06-01 23:27:00 |
Markets |
Leon Black Accused of Defamation and Sexual Violence in Lawsuit |
Spokesman for the former Apollo CEO calls lawsuit a ‘wholesale fiction’ |
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| 2021-06-01 20:11:00 |
CIO Journal |
Biden Budget Aims Squarely at Modernizing Government Tech |
A proposed $58.4 billion would go to ‘modernization of antiquated and often unsecured IT,’ migration to the cloud and toughening cybersecurity |
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| 2021-06-01 19:52:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
Rhode Island Regulator Approves Hospital Sale |
Prospect Medical Holdings and Leonard Green & Partners must set aside $80 million to help cover operations and expenses for two Rhode Island-based safety-net hospitals |
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| 2021-06-01 19:20:00 |
Opinion |
Nelson Riddle: American Music’s Artist Behind the Scenes |
Few members of the general public know how important an arranger is to music. But Nelson Riddle, born 100 years ago today, was lauded by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra and became a household name to lovers of the Great American Songbook. |
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| 2021-06-01 19:06:00 |
Economy |
Eurozone Inflation Above Target Sooner Than The ECB Expected |
The sharp acceleration in inflation has been driven by surging energy prices, and central bankers expect it to be temporary |
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| 2021-06-01 19:05:00 |
Opinion |
A Future of Secular Stagnation |
The Biden budget predicts a not very Roaring Twenties. |
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| 2021-06-01 19:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Left’s Decriminalization Push Stops Short of Labor Law |
One law professor says violations by employers should carry ‘the real threat of imprisonment.’ |
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| 2021-06-01 19:02:00 |
Opinion |
Should Biden Have Forgiven Student Debt? |
Some think the president abandoned young voters; others think he made the right call. |
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| 2021-06-01 19:01:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Cake, Creativity and Conscience |
‘If you want to reject Jesus and purchase a cupcake, go ahead.’ |
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| 2021-06-01 19:01:00 |
Opinion |
Liberals Choose Racial Catharsis Over Progress for Blacks |
What happened in Tulsa 100 years ago matters far less than what’s happening in Chicago today. |
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| 2021-06-01 18:37:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Economy Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels While Covid-19 Still Rages |
Latin America’s biggest economy grew 1.2% in the first quarter, propelled by agricultural exports |
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| 2021-06-01 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
All the WHO’s Dictators |
Taiwan is excluded while Syria and Belarus get leadership positions. |
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| 2021-06-01 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Iran’s Navy Heads to the Americas |
A pair of warships may be on the way to assist Venezuela. |
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| 2021-06-01 18:31:00 |
Politics |
National Enquirer Parent, Ex-CEO Fined for Breaking Election Law in 2016 Campaign |
FEC cites hush payment to ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal, who said she had an affair with Donald Trump |
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| 2021-06-01 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccine Slowdown Isn’t Cause for Alarm |
The vulnerable elderly got the shots first. Of course demand has been declining. |
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| 2021-06-01 18:22:00 |
Books |
‘Letter to a Young Female Physician’ Review: Chicken Soup for Doctors |
‘Dear young colleague,’ Dr. Koven writes, ‘you are not a fraud. Your training will serve you well. Your humanity will serve your patients even better.’ |
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| 2021-06-01 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Climate Yawns at Exxon ‘Coup’ |
An activist fund wants an oil giant to stop producing oil—except if it’s profitable. |
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| 2021-06-01 18:20:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Senate Passes Bill to Fund CFTC Whistleblower Program |
The bill was passed unanimously on Friday; a similar bill may be considered by the House of Representatives |
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| 2021-06-01 17:52:00 |
Business |
Meat Producer JBS Curtails Operations After Cyberattack |
Major meat-processing plants in U.S. are affected, raising pressure on supplies |
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| 2021-06-01 17:51:00 |
Tech |
Tesla Failed to Oversee Elon Musk’s Tweets, SEC Argued in Letters |
SEC said Musk flouted court-ordered Policy in 2019 and 2020, records show |
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| 2021-06-01 17:40:00 |
Television Review |
‘Woman in Motion’ Review: Nichelle Nichols’s Real-Life Mission |
In Todd Thompson’s documentary, the actress best known for her groundbreaking role as Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek’ reflects on her efforts to diversify NASA’s workforce. |
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| 2021-06-01 17:39:00 |
U.S. |
Biden to Meet Tulsa Massacre Survivors, Discuss Racial Wealth Gap |
President will deliver remarks in business district where, 100 years ago, white mobs killed Black residents and destroyed roughly 35 city blocks |
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| 2021-06-01 17:24:00 |
U.S. |
Editor of Medical Journal JAMA to Step Down Amid Controversy Over Racism |
Howard Bauchner apologizes for JAMA podcast, tweet questioning existence of racism in medicine |
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| 2021-06-01 17:15:00 |
Opinion |
Flying the Politically Correct Skies |
American Airlines and Delta may want to reconsider their international route maps. |
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| 2021-06-01 17:10:00 |
Markets |
AMC Shares Soar After Company Raises $230 Million in Stock Sale |
The movie-theater chain’s stock continues a rally after selling 8.5 million shares to hedge fund Mudrick Capital |
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| 2021-06-01 16:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Naomi Osaka, Reluctant Stars, and the Sports World’s Mental Health Challenge |
The No.-2-ranked tennis player’s exit from the French Open has reignited a conversation around mental health that is reshaping professional sports |
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| 2021-06-01 16:51:00 |
Television Review |
‘Ballerina Boys’ Review: The Comedy Kings Who Have Played Swan Queens |
A PBS documentary tells the story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, an all-male troupe that has poked fun at classical dance and gender norms by performing en pointe and in drag for 45 years. |
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| 2021-06-01 16:49:00 |
World |
Netanyahu Supporters Woo Israeli Right-Wing Lawmakers to Undercut Rival Coalition |
Allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party are trying to convince other politicians to stay with the longtime leader |
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| 2021-06-01 16:46:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Suspend Oil Leases in Arctic Refuge |
Leases were approved in the waning days of the Trump administration |
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| 2021-06-01 16:40:00 |
Tech |
Zoom Reports Customer Growth in Latest Quarter, Raises Expectation |
The number of customers with more than 10 employees reached about 497,000 in the latest period |
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| 2021-06-01 16:26:00 |
World |
WHO Seeks More Funding for Covid-19 Vaccines, Endorses Sinovac’s Shot |
Moves are part of a push to get more people vaccinated in the developing world |
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| 2021-06-01 16:18:00 |
Opinion |
Common Good and Distributism’s Dark Side |
These ideas are a romantic path to socialism. All economic assets, like land, labor, capital, metals, water, etc., are scarce by definition. Who in this romantic world will decide what, how, to whom, and from whom to take what is being distributed? |
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| 2021-06-01 16:16:00 |
Opinion |
Cryptocurrency Ban: Unworkable and Unwise |
While it is unfortunate that Mr. Reiners’ proposed ban mimics the Chinese approach, it is also technically impossible. |
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| 2021-06-01 16:13:00 |
Opinion |
Was that a Parody by James Carville on Crime and Democrats? |
Where has crime exploded in the past 18 months? In 2020, homicides were up 74% in Seattle; 56% in Chicago; 45% in New York City, which also saw a 97% increase in shootings. |
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| 2021-06-01 15:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
5 Fabulous Hotel Pools With Day Passes |
How to have a real vacation in a single afternoon? Purchase day-pass access to one of these hotel pools, from Nashville to Beverly Hills. |
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| 2021-06-01 15:22:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Says Tribal Police Can Search Non-Indians on Reservations |
Justices’ unanimous ruling further affirms limited sovereignty for indigenous nations |
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| 2021-06-01 14:58:00 |
Business |
‘Warner Bros. Discovery’ Will Be Name of Media Colossus Formed in Merger |
Discovery CEO David Zaslav, who will run company created by deal to acquire AT&T’s media assets, announces name during town hall meeting with staffers |
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| 2021-06-01 14:51:00 |
Politics |
Foreign Governments Request Covid-19 Vaccine Doses as U.S. Prepares to Share |
Countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have asked for help in slowing the spread of the coronavirus |
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| 2021-06-01 14:33:00 |
Opinion |
Europe Catches the Inflation Bug |
The ECB will try to emulate the Fed’s emergency patience. |
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| 2021-06-01 14:12:00 |
Real Estate |
NBA All-Stars Invest in $1 Billion Harvard Real-Estate Development |
Players from L.A. Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks among Blacks and Latinos funding Boston project |
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| 2021-06-01 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Awkward Playdate Negotiations When Your Kids Aren’t Vaccinated Yet |
Adults are venturing out into the world, but young children are unprotected from the virus. Navigating these social dynamics is a minefield. “I’m not trying to make my children not have any friends.” |
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| 2021-06-01 13:28:00 |
Commodities |
OPEC, Russia-Led Producers Agree to Pump More Oil |
OPEC+ group agrees to planned output increase of about 450,000 barrels a day |
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| 2021-06-01 13:25:00 |
Markets |
Manufacturing Surges, but Shortages May Persist |
Manufacturers know that shortages can become supply gluts as production surges, but for now demand appears insatiable |
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| 2021-06-01 13:15:00 |
Markets |
Jim Justice Confirms Personal Liability on Greensill Loans |
West Virginia governor comments for first time about difficulties his family businesses face from loans arranged by now-defunct firm |
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| 2021-06-01 13:00:00 |
Business |
What Entrepreneurs Want From the SBA |
Here’s a wish list of things small businesses want from the Biden administration |
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| 2021-06-01 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Has Biden Lost His Nerve With Putin? |
With another summit in the works, there’s little to suggest any improvement over Trump’s feeble policy. |
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| 2021-06-01 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Slow-Growth Budget Gamble |
The document predicts the economy stays stuck at 2% GDP growth for years. How come? |
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| 2021-06-01 12:00:00 |
Business |
How to Get More Women Into Technology |
A number of programs have tried to steer women into STEM fields. Here are some that are working. |
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| 2021-06-01 11:47:00 |
Tech |
Huawei Targets Google’s Android Dominance with Harmony OS |
Chinese tech giant launches own operating system to rival Android after U.S. sanctions; Samsung and Microsoft failed in similar challenges |
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| 2021-06-01 11:34:00 |
Markets |
While the U.S. Worries About Inflation, Growth Elsewhere Faces Lasting Damage |
Most of the world isn’t expected to catch up with pre-pandemic economic forecasts anytime soon. Demand is a likelier culprit than supply. |
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| 2021-06-01 11:26:00 |
Arts |
How Tommy James’s 1969 Hit ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ Came Together |
A poem about the Book of Revelation and a groovy riff helped inspire the No. 2 single from Tommy James and the Shondells |
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| 2021-06-01 10:45:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Adds New Board Members to Advance IPO Push |
Appointments include former World Bank chief Robert Zoellick and its first female director, PricewaterhouseCoopers partner Paula Loop |
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| 2021-06-01 09:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pandemic Made Kids’ Eyesight Worse, Doctors Say |
Eye doctors say they’re seeing more children with new or worsening vision problems. Increased screen time, they believe, bears part of the blame. |
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| 2021-06-01 09:56:00 |
Arts |
Why John Mayer Teased His New Single, ‘Last Train Home,’ on TikTok |
The musician spent the pandemic experimenting online and looking for comfort. So when he wrote his new song and coming album, ‘Sob Rock,’ he asked himself, ‘What music makes me feel like everything’s going to be OK?’ |
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| 2021-06-01 09:49:00 |
Business |
Supreme Court Won't Consider Johnson & Johnson Challenge to Baby Powder Judgment |
Plaintiffs allege talcum contained asbestos, caused cancer |
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| 2021-06-01 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Supports Oil, Mining Projects Backed by Trump |
Defense of ventures has helped Biden’s relationships with some Western lawmakers |
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| 2021-06-01 08:52:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk’s Starlink Could Get Boost From German Subsidies |
Berlin is working on subsidy program for wireless broadband providers |
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| 2021-06-01 08:05:00 |
Markets |
Oil Rallies as OPEC Sees Demand Rebound While Supply Shrinks |
OPEC and their allies are expected to relax production cuts as demand continues to improve, eroding the supply glut |
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| 2021-06-01 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
No Grave Dancing for Sam Zell Now. He’s Paying Up for Hot Properties. |
Storied real-estate investor is focusing on more mainstream deals, a strategy reflecting the dearth of distressed properties |
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| 2021-06-01 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Goldman Sachs Backs Single-Family Rental Fund for Small Investors |
Real-estate firm Fundrise is ramping up its home purchases |
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| 2021-06-01 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Less Is More, Retail CFOs Find as They Plot Post-Pandemic Strategy |
Apparel chains look to lower their inventory, reduce rents and hold fewer promotions to concentrate on building profits |
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| 2021-06-01 08:00:00 |
Markets |
SPAC Pullback Pressures Creators to Find Quality Mergers |
Many SPAC teams are wooing startups to finish deals within two years |
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| 2021-06-01 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
It’s His Job to Stop LeBron. And Steph. And Luka. |
Mikal Bridges, a skinny kid who once took a redshirt year because his body wasn’t ready for college basketball, now has an unlikely role for the Suns: guarding the other team’s best player. |
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| 2021-06-01 07:59:00 |
World |
Vatican Revises Church Law in Wake of Sex Abuse, Financial Scandals |
Updates to Catholic Church’s penal code also include laws against ordination of women, recording of confessions |
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| 2021-06-01 07:48:00 |
Markets |
KKR, CD&R Strike $5.3 Billion Deal to Buy Cloudera |
Deal will take the software company private |
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| 2021-06-01 07:48:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Plans Law to Tie Mobile-Phone Numbers to User’s Identity |
City’s government moves to make people provide identities when buying SIM cards, a change critics say will infringe freedoms and privacy |
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| 2021-06-01 07:32:00 |
World |
China Delivers Three-Child Policy, but It’s Too Late for Many |
Beijing is letting married couples have three children, but demographers say it would have had a bigger impact before the one-child mind-set took hold |
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| 2021-06-01 07:30:00 |
Business |
Business Travel Is Coming Back |
How much business travel returns is an urgent question for airlines, which rely on it for a huge share of their revenue |
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| 2021-06-01 07:30:00 |
Law |
Amazon Faced 75,000 Arbitration Demands. Now It Says: Fine, Sue Us |
The retail giant is no longer steering customers away from the court system, as companies scramble to find ways to avoid lawyers who file mass-arbitration claims |
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| 2021-06-01 07:00:00 |
Markets |
In Travel, It Pays to Be a One-Trick Pony |
Airbnb shows that travel’s only ‘super app’ these days is the smaller one |
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| 2021-06-01 07:00:00 |
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Private Equity Weighs Linking Manager Pay to ESG Performance |
Challenges remain to basing compensation on environmental, social and governance impact |
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| 2021-06-01 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Trump Turned Nonvoters Into Voters in 2020. Will They Turn Out for Next Year’s Midterms? |
The GOP drew voters who skipped prior elections, new data show, but lost some habitual voters |
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| 2021-06-01 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Manufacturing Data |
Investors have grown more confident that rising inflation won’t lead central banks to unwind stimulus measures, pushing stocks toward all-time highs |
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| 2021-06-01 06:30:00 |
World |
Chinese Factories Delay New Orders as Costs Rise, Risking Global Supply Shortages |
Higher raw material prices and a lack of workers are forcing more manufacturers to slow production, stoking fears of inflation and a possible slowdown of the Chinese economy |
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| 2021-06-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Wall Street Players Who Worry Inflation Heralds Wild Markets |
Investors bet that a coming surge of inflation will change 30 years of market behavior |
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| 2021-06-01 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Prevention Measures Are Keeping Childhood Diseases Like Chickenpox at Bay |
Washing hands and disinfecting remain valuable even after the pandemic fades, doctors say |
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| 2021-06-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Vaccine Makers Face Challenge in Sustaining Winning Streak |
The companies likely will have to continue selling huge numbers of shots, or find other illnesses for their technology to tackle, investors say |
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| 2021-06-01 02:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Japan Faces Olympic Losses No Matter How It Handles the Games |
Country has already lost out on foreign tourists’ spending, and opening to local spectators risks a costly Covid-19 surge |
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| 2021-06-01 01:43:00 |
Markets |
Does China’s Baby Bust Mean a Global Inflation Boom? |
The effects of China’s demographic crisis will percolate to nearly every corner of the global economy |
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| 2021-05-31 21:21:00 |
Deals |
KKR, CD&R Near Deal to Buy Cloudera |
Agreement to take software firm private could be finalized by Tuesday, sources say |
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| 2021-05-31 17:16:00 |
World |
Iran Nuclear-Fuel Production Plummets After Natanz Explosion |
New report gives first concrete insight into impact of alleged sabotage in April at nation’s main nuclear facility |
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| 2021-05-31 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
Twilight of the Netanyahu Era? |
Israel may get a new government, but don’t expect a left turn. |
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| 2021-05-31 17:10:00 |
Opinion |
The Texas Voting Melodrama |
Joe Biden says it’s ‘an assault on democracy.’ The facts say otherwise. |
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| 2021-05-31 16:54:00 |
Opinion |
Diplomats Abase America |
The State Department is supposed to advance U.S. interests and burnish the country’s image abroad. |
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| 2021-05-31 16:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Open Skies Treaty Closes |
Biden wisely changes his position on an accord Russia openly violated. |
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| 2021-05-31 16:49:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Covid ‘Science’ |
His desire to do the opposite of Trump on everything is one cause of his mistakes. |
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| 2021-05-31 16:48:00 |
Opinion |
A Golden Age for Genocide |
It isn’t awareness the West lacks but a clear strategy to reverse the rising, bloody tide. |
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| 2021-05-31 16:47:00 |
Opinion |
NYPD Can’t Fight Crime on Its Own |
Officers need support from social workers, counselors, teachers and the community. |
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| 2021-05-31 16:46:00 |
Books |
‘Evolution Gone Wrong’ Review: Our Fallible Bodies |
A series of evolutionary ‘trade offs’ means that even healthy bodies operate at the edge of acceptable performance, predictably prone to fail. |
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| 2021-05-31 16:25:00 |
Politics |
Biden Calls for Defense of Democracy in U.S. and World on Memorial Day |
President’s remarks come after he called Republican-backed voting restrictions in Texas and other states ‘an assault on democracy’ |
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| 2021-05-31 16:10:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Experiment to Vaccinate Town With Chinese CoronaVac Reduced Covid-19 Deaths by 95% |
Town’s symptomatic cases fell 80%, hospitalizations dropped 86%, researchers say |
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| 2021-05-31 14:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open Amid Debate Over News Conferences |
The world no. 2 had chosen not to face the media in Paris, citing mental health |
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| 2021-05-31 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pandemic Made Kids’ Eyesight Worse, Doctors Say |
Eye doctors say they’re seeing more children with new or worsening vision problems. Increased screen time, they believe, bears part of the blame. |
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| 2021-05-31 13:49:00 |
Business |
‘A Quiet Place’ Sequel Reboots Summer Moviegoing |
The thriller and Disney’s ‘Cruella’ helped fuel a robust Memorial Day weekend at the box office, though far below pre-Covid-19 levels |
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| 2021-05-31 13:07:00 |
World |
Naftali Bennett Poised to Dislodge His Mentor to Become Israel’s Next Prime Minister |
Participants in the prospective government say they are willing to set aside grand policy gestures if it means avoiding more political gridlock |
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| 2021-05-31 11:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Japan Faces Olympic Losses No Matter How It Handles the Games |
Country has already lost out on foreign tourists’ spending, and opening to local spectators risks a costly Covid-19 surge |
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| 2021-05-31 11:51:00 |
Opinion |
Kamala Harris Bombs at the Naval Academy |
Hers was one of the worst 2021 commencement speeches. Mitch Daniels’s might have been the best. |
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| 2021-05-31 11:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Target Deadly Dengue Fever and Zika |
In pioneering test, insects with a gene primed to interrupt breeding are flying in the Florida Keys |
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| 2021-05-31 11:36:00 |
World |
Gunmen in Nigeria Kidnap More Than 100 Schoolchildren Amid Abduction Epidemic |
Fear of kidnapping closes campuses in Africa’s most populous nation, leaving millions out of school; ‘This has become our new normal’ |
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| 2021-05-31 11:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Is the Biggest Bargain in the NHL |
The star forward’s contract has allowed Colorado’s front office to build a deep bench around him for this year’s Stanley Cup run |
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| 2021-05-31 11:16:00 |
Opinion |
Male Inmates in Women’s Prisons |
If Congress passes the Equality Act, California’s dangerous policy would go nationwide. |
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| 2021-05-31 11:16:00 |
Opinion |
Free Otero Alcántara |
The 33-year-old Cuban artist and regime critic has been held incommunicado in a hospital since May 2. |
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| 2021-05-31 11:11:00 |
Opinion |
Harvard and Discrimination Against Asians |
Expect opaque and unmeasurable admissions criteria to replace objective and rigorous standardized testing. |
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| 2021-05-31 11:10:00 |
Opinion |
Clean-Energy Materials From Dirty Places |
The magnitude and velocity of demand for “clean-energy” minerals to meet the administration’s aspirations will necessarily come from imports because new mines in America couldn’t possibly be opened fast enough—even if that were the plan. |
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| 2021-05-31 11:07:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Chip Industry Chipper, Subsidy a Waste |
Subsidies are always suspect, but when showered on industries that are thriving, they are beyond doubt inexcusable. |
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| 2021-05-31 10:34:00 |
World |
China’s New Three-Child Policy: What You Need to Know |
Shift comes as Beijing struggles to reverse a worsening demographic situation |
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| 2021-05-31 10:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Hot New Advantage in Sports: Being Old |
Helio Castroneves wins the Indianapolis 500, joining Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson in a sprightly run of late-career titles |
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| 2021-05-31 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Return of Commuters Is a Wild Card for Downtown Property |
Commercial real-estate values are diverging in major cities like London and New York |
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| 2021-05-31 10:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Flush With Cash, Startups Move to Hire CFOs Earlier |
Startups are beefing up finance departments as balance sheets swell and SPACs offer a new route to public markets |
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| 2021-05-31 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Reopening Bets Pay Off Big for Stock Pickers |
The powerful economic rebound is making winners of investors who wagered on businesses revving up again |
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| 2021-05-31 09:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Trucker Yellow Seeks to Steady Finances by Streamlining Operations |
The efficiency drive comes as the company is incorporating a $700 million federal coronavirus-aid bailout |
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| 2021-05-31 09:00:00 |
Tech |
A Smart Lamp That Watches Kids When They Study Is a Hit in China |
The product, made by TikTok owner ByteDance, monitors study habits and offers aid to students—but also raises privacy issues |
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| 2021-05-31 09:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Marsh’s New Top Lawyer Takes On Race, Climate Challenges |
Katherine Brennan, Marsh McLennan’s compliance chief, discussed changes in compliance work before starting her new role as general counsel at the Marsh insurance brokerage |
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| 2021-05-31 08:04:00 |
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New Japanese Venture Fund to Focus on Good Governance |
MPower Partners Fund, set up by three women, will primarily target later-stage startups |
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| 2021-05-31 08:00:00 |
Markets |
How to Know When Inflation Is Here to Stay |
Keep an eye on skills shortages, consumers’ wallets and the market’s expectations |
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| 2021-05-31 08:00:00 |
Finance |
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Is Personally Liable for $700 Million in Greensill Loans |
His personal guarantee of the loans, which hasn’t been reported, puts financial pressure on the popular Republican governor |
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| 2021-05-31 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Does This Pennsylvania Company Make the World’s Best Hoodies? |
Camber USA, a largely unknown apparel manufacturer in Norristown, Pa., has reached cult status thanks to its beefy sweatshirts and tees |
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| 2021-05-31 06:02:00 |
Markets |
Meituan’s Record Revenue Burns Up in Groceries |
The road to profitability looks long for Meituan as it invests to elbow out rivals in new ventures like group buying for lower-income regions |
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| 2021-05-31 05:50:00 |
Markets |
Global Stocks Slip as Inflation Remains in Focus |
S&P 500 stock futures were little changed. Trading light as U.S. and U.K. markets are closed for public holidays. |
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| 2021-05-31 05:35:00 |
Business |
Battle Brews Over Banning Natural Gas to Homes |
Cities are considering measures to phase out gas hookups amid climate concerns, spurring some states to outlaw such prohibitions |
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| 2021-05-31 03:53:00 |
World |
China to Ease Limits on Births, Allowing Couples to Have Three Children |
The move is the latest measure aimed at tackling China’s aging population |
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| 2021-05-31 01:19:00 |
Economy |
China’s Factory Activity Slipped in May, but Consumer Spending Held Up |
A Holiday spurred spending on travel and accommodation, and construction climbed |
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| 2021-05-30 20:44:00 |
Opinion |
Stopping Racial Bias in Covid Relief |
Two courts block Biden’s SBA from passing out benefits by race. |
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| 2021-05-30 19:21:00 |
Arts |
Olivia Rodrigo Tops Music Charts in Explosive First Week With ‘Sour’ |
The Disney star and singer-songwriter hits No. 1 with debut in the biggest week for an album so far this year |
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| 2021-05-30 16:31:00 |
World |
Egyptian Officials Accuse Ever Given’s Captain of Losing Control of Ship in Suez Canal |
The ship swerved left and right before becoming lodged in the canal’s bank, chief investigator says |
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| 2021-05-30 16:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Colombian Cycling Phenom Wins Italy’s Top Race, Lifting His Homeland |
Hit hard by violent protests, Colombia celebrates Egan Bernal’s victory in three-week Giro d’Italia |
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| 2021-05-30 15:34:00 |
World |
Israel’s Naftali Bennett Plans to Form Government With Rival in Bid to Oust Netanyahu |
The coalition paves the way to end Prime Minister Netanyahu’s more than decadelong grip on power |
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| 2021-05-30 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, Services, Jobs |
The U.S. employment report on Friday highlights this week’s economic data. |
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| 2021-05-30 13:21:00 |
World |
Probe Into Belarus’s Diversion of Ryanair Flight Faces Delays Over Black-Box Analysis |
Lithuania has opened a criminal investigation into the diversion, while it and partner Poland weigh where to send recorder |
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| 2021-05-30 13:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Extends Bipartisan Infrastructure Talks Into June |
Transportation chief Pete Buttigieg calls for ‘clear direction’ on a deal by next week, as Democrats consider going forward without GOP votes |
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| 2021-05-30 12:04:00 |
Markets |
Fed Warned Deutsche Bank Over Anti-Money-Laundering Backsliding |
Frustration with Germany’s largest lender has escalated to a point that the bank could be fined |
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| 2021-05-30 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Clean Freaks Can’t Save These Stocks |
The makers of Clorox and Lysol may be some of the less-enduring beneficiaries of the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-05-30 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Jobs Report Could Be Pivotal for Federal Reserve |
U.S. central bank looking for substantial progress on hiring, labor force growth |
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| 2021-05-30 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Your AirPods Aren’t ‘Magically Connecting’? Here Are Some Things to Try. |
Recent Apple software updates for iPhones and Macs acknowledge connection and device-switching issues with AirPods and AirPods Pro—but they don’t fix everything |
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| 2021-05-30 08:25:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Washington’s Little Inn That Could |
Since opening the Inn at Little Washington in the late ’70s, the James Beard Award–winning chef Patrick O’Connell has transformed Washington, Virginia. Now he’s introducing Patty O’s Cafe & Bakery, his first new restaurant in 40 years. |
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| 2021-05-30 08:00:00 |
Business |
From Prince Harry to the Kardashians, Real Stories Are Hollywood’s Rising Stars |
WarnerMedia-Discovery merger among many high-profile moves bolstering streaming services’ offerings of reality TV and documentaries |
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| 2021-05-30 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Leads Predecessors in Nominations, Lags Behind in Confirmations |
Some of the president’s picks for key administration jobs have run into a Senate logjam |
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| 2021-05-30 05:30:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Manufacturers Blame Tariffs for Swelling Inflation |
Some economists differ, saying removing tariffs on metal, lumber won’t mean big drop in prices |
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| 2021-05-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Overdraft Fees Fell in the Covid-19 Economy |
Many people curbed their spending and lenders waived fees, pushing down overdraft revenue nearly 10% in 2020 |
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| 2021-05-30 05:30:00 |
World |
To Slow Climate Change, Australia Turns to Its Coastline |
Scientists in some countries are mending watery habitats that they say can store more carbon per acre than forests |
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| 2021-05-29 17:09:00 |
World |
Colombia Deploys Troops After Month of Violent Protests |
President says thousands of soldiers will be sent to 10 provinces racked by demonstrations, street blockades |
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| 2021-05-29 17:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chelsea Wins the Champions League |
The London club defeated Manchester City 1-0 on a goal by Kai Havertz |
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| 2021-05-29 14:49:00 |
World |
Canadian Indigenous Community Discovers Remains of Boarding-School Students |
First Nation says remains of over 200 children found, offering stark reminder of Canada’s checkered past with indigenous children |
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| 2021-05-29 13:59:00 |
Politics |
Paycheck Protection Program Closes to New Applications |
The Small Business Administration must still manage outstanding PPP issues, while continuing to administer other pandemic programs |
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| 2021-05-29 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
JFK, John Glenn and the Fight for ‘Space for Peace’ |
By putting the first American in orbit in 1962, NASA ensured a civilian future for space exploration |
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| 2021-05-29 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Summer 2021: 12 Things We Can Finally Look Forward To |
Dinner parties, house guests, anti-sweatsuit fashion, and maybe even a trip to Italy? A guide to cautiously stepping back out into the world and reclaiming the things we missed in lockdown. |
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| 2021-05-29 12:00:00 |
Tech |
You’re Going Back to the Office. Here Is What Your Day Might Look Like. |
Follow the routine of a fictional American worker as she uses everything from hot-desking apps to QR codes to navigate her way through a typical post-pandemic day in the office |
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| 2021-05-29 11:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Reconnect With Friends In Person as the Pandemic Recedes |
We’re excited to see our friends again. But these reunions may be more complicated than we expect. Here are some strategies. |
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| 2021-05-29 10:00:00 |
Business |
Warby Parker Founders Explain Why They Are Adding 35 Stores After Pandemic |
Co-CEOs say pandemic has sped the shift to e-commerce, but many eyewear shoppers still want to visit stores |
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| 2021-05-29 09:57:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Joins NYPD to Address Rise in Anti-Semitic Crimes in New York City |
Federal agents are investigating as more than two dozen hate crimes against Jews were reported in May |
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| 2021-05-29 09:03:00 |
Markets |
PC Makers Have a Peak to Scale |
HP and Dell have been the hottest stocks in tech, but fears the personal-computer market is peaking are starting to weigh |
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| 2021-05-29 09:00:00 |
Politics |
First Biden Budget Retains Trump-Era Business Tax Break |
Biden’s campaign plan would have limited deduction for partnerships, S corporations but president hasn’t proposed any changes |
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| 2021-05-29 08:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Rise in U.K. as Variant From India Takes Hold |
Surge raises questions about plan to end social-distancing restrictions on June 21 |
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| 2021-05-29 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Hey, 2021 Grads, These Apps Can Prepare You for Adulting |
Life after college is full of decisions about 401(k)s, health insurance and budgeting. Apps like Realworld, Credit Karma and Mint can help navigate the confusing world of grown-ups |
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| 2021-05-29 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘David Smith: Follow My Path’ Review: Joining His Internal Dialogue |
An exhibition at Hauser & Wirth of the artist’s paintings, sketches, photographs and sculptures shows how he worked through ideas in a variety of mediums. |
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| 2021-05-29 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Dog Paddle Swimming Workout Takes Real Discipline |
After searching for years for the right fitness routine that took his prosthetic leg into account, he found what he needed with the basic swim stroke |
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| 2021-05-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Suddenly Wealthy From Markets, Some Millennials Are Stressed |
After Nasdaq and bitcoin rallies, young investors weigh options for what to do with their money |
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| 2021-05-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Why It’s So Hard to Fill Jobs in Certain States |
Parts of Mountain West, Plains and New England have three open positions for every unemployed person |
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| 2021-05-28 21:16:00 |
U.S. |
Jury Sides With 3M in Second Trial Alleging Company Sold Defective Earplugs |
3M faces more than 230,000 claims tying earplugs sold to the military for years to hearing problems |
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| 2021-05-28 20:03:00 |
CIO Journal |
Newmark’s New CIO Looks to Streamline Systems and Digitize More Operations |
‘We want to digitize more of the process. We want to make it end-to-end,…so that investors are collaborating seamlessly with the brokers,’ Sridhar Potineni said |
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| 2021-05-28 19:14:00 |
Markets |
SEC Sues Cryptocurrency Promoters Over Deal That Raised $2 Billion |
State Regulators in Texas Called BitConnect a ‘Massive Fraud’ in 2018 |
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| 2021-05-28 19:00:00 |
Markets |
Exxon, Amazon, Ford, Best Buy: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-05-28 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Is the $6 Trillion Man |
A blowout for the ages on everything but defense and security. |
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| 2021-05-28 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Why Is America Steaming Out of the Pacific? |
The Penatgon chief calls China the ‘pacing’ challenge but is wearing out naval assets in the Middle East. |
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| 2021-05-28 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Punished in Hong Kong for Texting the Press |
A pro-democracy lawmaker is denied bail for speaking to the WSJ. |
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| 2021-05-28 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
A Retroactive Tax Increase |
Biden wants to tax capital gains you made even before a bill passes. |
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| 2021-05-28 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Oklahoma Joins the Tax Cutters |
The Sooner State returns a budget surplus to taxpayers. |
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| 2021-05-28 17:49:00 |
Politics |
Employers Can Require Covid-19 Vaccine Under Federal Law, New Guidance States |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says federal laws don’t prevent an employer from requiring workers to be inoculated |
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| 2021-05-28 17:38:00 |
Opinion |
When the Mob Came for the Jews of Baghdad |
We heard screams all through the night. Today only four known Jews remain in Iraq. |
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| 2021-05-28 17:37:00 |
Tech |
Match Group, Former Employees Spar Over Handling of Sexual-Assault Allegation |
Dating-app conglomerate says its investigation found no violation of law or company policy and that the allegation didn’t need to be disclosed |
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| 2021-05-28 17:36:00 |
Opinion |
Wuhan Lab Theory Is a Media Warning |
The news business is headed for trouble if it won’t control its biases as other professions do. |
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| 2021-05-28 17:34:00 |
Markets |
AMC Shares Push Toward 1,200% Yearly Gain, Driven by Individuals |
Shares of AMC Entertainment have soared 125% this week, with investor enthusiasm building anew on social media |
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| 2021-05-28 17:27:00 |
U.S. |
Teenage Campers Who Are Fully Vaccinated Don’t Need to Wear Face Masks, Physically Distance, CDC Says |
Summer camps should encourage adolescents who aren’t fully vaccinated to wear face masks, especially indoors |
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| 2021-05-28 17:20:00 |
U.S. |
Senate Will Take Up Voting-Rights Legislation in June, Schumer Says |
The divisive issue has become a top priority for Democrats |
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| 2021-05-28 17:19:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Our Summer Books edition features a wealth of vacation-ready reading, including inspirations for travel and fun. Plus a portrait of our patchwork national origins and more. |
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| 2021-05-28 17:13:00 |
Books |
‘American Republics’ Review: A Patchwork Nation |
In the decades following the American Revolution, the governments that counted were those that met in state capitals. |
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| 2021-05-28 16:40:00 |
Politics |
Biden Budget Plan Would Remove Ban on Federal Funds for Abortion |
The 1976 Hyde Amendment, included in spending legislation for decades, is backed by most Republicans |
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| 2021-05-28 16:34:00 |
Markets |
Investors Give Exxon Payback for Frustrations on Strategy and Climate |
Some of world’s biggest investment firms help elect dissident candidates for energy giant’s board |
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| 2021-05-28 16:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Hijacking’: From the Theft of Bootleg Liquor to Taking Jets in Flight |
No one is sure of the term’s origin or how it came to be applied to so many different kinds of illicit seizures |
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| 2021-05-28 16:22:00 |
Masterpiece |
A Realistic Monument to Heroism |
The Korean Veterans Memorial pays tribute to former servicemen through a plain-spoken acknowledgment of the harshness of war. |
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| 2021-05-28 16:17:00 |
Books |
‘Englishness’ Review: Volcanic Island |
An English cultural identity once nested quietly inside Britain. Now English nationalism is on the rise. |
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| 2021-05-28 16:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Fight Over Reform at Linfield University |
I, with a degree in psychology, was clueless about my options and preparedness to make a living. |
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| 2021-05-28 16:10:00 |
Opinion |
The Violent Legacy of ’48 Still Haunts Israel |
Historians on all sides of this dispute accuse one another of grave inaccuracies and distortions. |
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| 2021-05-28 16:07:00 |
Business |
Neymar Challenges Nike Over Split |
Brazilian soccer star denies sexual-assault allegation by Nike employee and says he has proof explaining why his endorsement deal ended |
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| 2021-05-28 15:57:00 |
Opinion |
Not Forgotten |
A revival of Memorial Day traditions and an enduring example of bravery. |
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| 2021-05-28 15:46:00 |
Books |
‘Helgoland’ Review: The Paradox of Particles |
On an island retreat to escape allergies, the young physicist Werner Heisenberg could focus his attention on the strange world of the subatomic. |
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| 2021-05-28 15:42:00 |
Business |
Amgen Wins Approval for Pathbreaking Lung Cancer Drug |
A potential blockbuster, drug is first to treat common cancer mutation called KRAS that researchers struggled for years to target |
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| 2021-05-28 15:40:00 |
Books |
‘I Got the Horse Right Here’ Review: Racing With Runyon |
For the writer with an eye on the ‘plungers,’ racing was just one thing happening at the track. |
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| 2021-05-28 15:38:00 |
Politics |
Senate Republicans Block Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Commission |
Party leaders including McConnell and Trump had urged colleagues to reject proposal |
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| 2021-05-28 15:28:00 |
Books |
‘African Europeans’ Review: Recalling Forgotten Pasts |
People of African heritage have contributed greatly to Europe’s music, literature and more. But their achievements have long been overlooked. |
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| 2021-05-28 15:20:00 |
Books |
‘Super Fly’ Review: Respect For a Reviled Insect |
One of the most successful species on Earth, flies are the ‘ultimate evolutionary opportunists.’ |
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| 2021-05-28 14:50:00 |
Business |
Memorial Day Travel Surge to Test Airports, Airlines |
Pandemic-driven mask protocols, no-touch screens and virtual queues await travelers during the holiday-weekend travel surge |
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| 2021-05-28 14:30:00 |
Business |
European Union Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Adolescents |
Approval for kids 12 to 15 years old will give boost to continent’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign |
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| 2021-05-28 14:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Soul of Black Conservatism |
Thomas Sowell has spent a lifetime challenging the orthodoxy on race, economics and more—and produced an impressive body of scholarship along the way. |
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| 2021-05-28 14:28:00 |
Opinion |
Get Ready for $5 Gasoline if You Live in California—or if You Don’t |
Golden State laws drive up prices at the pump, and the Biden administration aims to take them national. |
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| 2021-05-28 14:18:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Bans Seafood Imports From Chinese Company, Citing Use of Forced Labor |
It is the latest example of Washington confronting Beijing over human-rights issues |
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| 2021-05-28 14:03:00 |
Markets |
Welbilt Gets $3.3 Billion Bid From Italy’s Ali Group |
The food-service-equipment maker had agreed in April to sell itself to Middleby |
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| 2021-05-28 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Return to Dinner Parties: A Sensible, Low-Stress Guide |
As we inch back toward social life, we all need a refresher on how to gather graciously. Two experts update their rules for making guests feel comfortable, safe, sated and like the very best versions of themselves. Plus: a recipe for effortless entertaining, Niçoise style. |
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| 2021-05-28 13:38:00 |
Markets |
Yes, Your Waiter Might Be Using Marijuana |
Quest Diagnostics says hospitality workers are much more likely to have failed marijuana drug tests, but maybe employers should lighten up |
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| 2021-05-28 13:26:00 |
Tech |
Hackers Linked to SolarWinds Return With Phishing Attack, Microsoft Says |
Reported intrusion comes as summit planned in June for Biden, Putin |
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| 2021-05-28 12:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why ‘Joy Dressing’ Is Summer’s Biggest Fashion Trend |
We’ve spent months facing uncertainty, wrapped in gray fleece. Now, as more Americans get vaccinated, exuberant, over-the-top clothes herald happiness, relief and new beginnings. |
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| 2021-05-28 12:54:00 |
Politics |
Senate Puts Off Vote on Bill to Keep U.S. Lead in Technology |
Bill aimed at threat from China delayed as some senators say measure was being rushed |
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| 2021-05-28 12:41:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Mining Operation Is Uncovered During U.K. Drug Bust |
Police suspecting illegal marijuana farm find cryptocurrency operation running on stolen electricity |
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| 2021-05-28 12:35:00 |
U.S. |
Rudy Giuliani’s Bid to Review Prosecutors’ Evidence Rejected |
Judge to appoint special master to review material seized in raid of former mayor’s home and office |
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| 2021-05-28 11:25:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Takes Its Cut |
Americans continue to spend more, but rising prices are cutting into how much they actually buy |
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| 2021-05-28 11:04:00 |
CFO Journal |
Sonos Works to Grow Malaysia Operation Despite Supply-Chain Issues |
The speaker maker wants all of its U.S.-bound products to be from the Southeast Asian country by the fall |
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| 2021-05-28 11:00:00 |
Markets |
The Safe, High-Return Trade Hiding in Plain Sight |
One retirement consultant calls I bonds ‘the best-kept secret in America.’ Right now they’re yielding over 3.5%, nearly risk free. |
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| 2021-05-28 10:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Year Pep Guardiola Mastered Defense |
Known for building irresistible attacking machines, Manchester City’s manager has evolved again ahead of the Champions League final against Chelsea |
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| 2021-05-28 09:53:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ’Northern Spy’ Review |
In a Belfast haunted by a legacy of violence, a journalist searches for her sister, and the truth. |
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| 2021-05-28 09:50:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Avoid the 5 Worst Entryway-Decorating Mistakes |
As we prepare to welcome guests back into our homes, interior designers share the most common décor goofs they see in foyers—and how to ensure those missteps don’t darken your doorway |
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| 2021-05-28 09:42:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on Encounters With Catastrophe |
Selected by Jim Shepard, the author, most recently, of the novel ‘Phase Six.’ |
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| 2021-05-28 09:39:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘The Wild Book’ Review |
A summer visit unlocks a wonderful library in Juan Villoro’s magical tale. |
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| 2021-05-28 09:28:00 |
World |
Germany Recognizes Colonial Genocide in Namibia, to Pay $1.3 Billion |
Government in Germany to ask for forgiveness for atrocities against Herero, Nama people in the early 20th century |
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| 2021-05-28 09:15:00 |
WSJ Logistics Report |
Today’s Logistics Report: Desperately Seeking Stock; Merging Logistics Tech; Getting Suppliers Ready |
Today’s Top Supply Chain & Logistics News |
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| 2021-05-28 09:00:00 |
Business |
Illumina Battles U.S., European Antitrust Enforcers on Grail Deal |
EU invokes new policy to claim jurisdiction over transaction, complicating stateside legal proceedings |
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| 2021-05-28 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Case: New York Prosecutor Known for Aggressive Pursuit of Evidence |
Veteran white-collar investigator Gary Fishman is one of two assistant attorneys general working with Manhattan prosecutors on the probe into the former president |
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| 2021-05-28 09:00:00 |
Markets |
AMC, Salesforce, HP, Ulta Beauty: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Meme stocks were gaining in premarket trading |
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| 2021-05-28 08:21:00 |
World |
Top Tokyo Lawmaker Calls for Option to Reconsider Olympics |
Japan extends state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas as organizers seek to boost confidence in the safety of the Summer Games |
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| 2021-05-28 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Major League Baseball’s Great Hitting Depression |
The record pace of no-hitters in 2021 isn’t an aberration—it’s the product of a series of evolutions that have pitchers dominating |
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| 2021-05-28 07:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
You Can Travel to Italy Again. Here’s a Delightful Way to Get Reacquainted |
These hiking trails on the Italian Riviera—newly reopened to foreign visitors—are designed to let you tune into both natural and man-made sounds, experiencing the Mediterranean as never before |
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| 2021-05-28 07:37:00 |
Business |
Iron-Ore Miners Strive to Avoid Past Mistakes as Prices Boom |
The global economic recovery is stoking commodities demand and investment in iron-ore mines from Africa to Australia |
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| 2021-05-28 07:00:00 |
Markets |
A Pressure Valve Opens for Bank Stocks |
The increasing use of a Fed facility to take cash from the market isn’t a bad sign for investors in banks with strained balance sheets |
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| 2021-05-28 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Convertible-Bond Sales Are Soaring in 2021—Often at 0% Interest |
So far this year, 97 U.S.-listed companies have issued $54.3 billion of bonds, the highest year-to-date volume ever |
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| 2021-05-28 06:46:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Expectations May Be Suffering From Inflation |
Fearful investors are paying steep prices for inflation hedges, but inflation expectations themselves won’t fuel a surge in prices |
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| 2021-05-28 06:45:00 |
Economy |
Migrants Keep Money Flowing Home as Rich Economies Bounce Back |
Remittances provide lifeline for poor countries still in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-05-28 06:41:00 |
World |
Isolation Pushes Belarus’s Lukashenko Closer to Russia’s Putin |
Belarusian leader’s worsening predicament gives the Kremlin a chance to advance long-held plans to deepen integration with the ex-Soviet republic |
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| 2021-05-28 06:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Best Gifts for Your Weekend Host—All Under $60 |
Scored an invite to a friend’s country house as we return to ‘normalcy’? These tasteful tokens of gratitude will ensure you get asked back. |
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| 2021-05-28 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Might Be the Most Bizarre Baseball Highlight in Years |
A first baseman’s blunder—and an opposing runner’s canny awareness—produce a comical sequence in Thursday’s Cubs-Pirates game |
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| 2021-05-28 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Closely Watched Inflation Data |
S&P 500 futures tick higher as investors await the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation for April |
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| 2021-05-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
India’s Stock Market Peers Beyond Covid-19 Surge |
Investors don’t think the humanitarian crisis will cause long-lasting slowdown in economic activity |
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| 2021-05-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Amazon and Walmart Have an Rx for Healthcare. The Cure Won’t Be Easy. |
Tech, banking and retail giants face numerous obstacles in their efforts to fix—and profit from—an industry that attracts $4 trillion annually |
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| 2021-05-28 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Robust Spending Is Likely Propelling Economy to Stronger Growth |
Americans are going out again, boosting service industries |
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| 2021-05-28 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Resistance to Medicaid Expansion Sets Up 2022 Fight in Holdout States |
Several state ballot referendums show popular support for Medicaid expansion but Republicans are resisting |
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| 2021-05-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
Boeing Dreamliner Deliveries Face New Delays |
The plane maker paused deliveries as FAA requests more information about Boeing’s plans to address previously disclosed production problems |
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| 2021-05-28 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Biden Is Expected to Unveil $6 Trillion Spending Plan |
President’s first budget would boost funding for health care and education |
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| 2021-05-28 05:00:00 |
Markets |
China’s ‘Uber for Trucks’ Heads for Billion-Dollar-Plus U.S. IPO |
Full Truck Alliance is seeking a valuation of between $20 billion and $30 billion, according to people familiar with the situation |
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| 2021-05-28 02:31:00 |
Markets |
China’s Vaccination Surge Could Accelerate Asian Recovery From Covid |
Faster Chinese vaccination could accelerate the return of sorely needed tourism to the battered economies of Southeast Asia |
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| 2021-05-27 20:01:00 |
CIO Journal |
Scale AI Hires Former U.S. CTO Michael Kratsios as Head of Strategy |
Startup wants to expand its customer base to include companies that need help bringing AI pilot projects to maturation |
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| 2021-05-27 19:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Neymar Became Soccer’s Most Expensive Star and Most Puzzling Paradox |
Marked for stardom since childhood, the Brazilian playmaker was long seen as a potential successor to Messi and Ronaldo, but never completely delivered |
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| 2021-05-27 19:18:00 |
Tech |
HP and Dell Post Strong Profits, Point to Bullish Outlook for PCs |
Robust demand for laptops is projected to stretch into next year despite chip shortage |
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| 2021-05-27 19:03:00 |
Opinion |
Defund the Police? No, Fund Them Better |
We ask officers to do a vital, delicate job on four to six months’ training. That’s not nearly enough. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:57:00 |
Opinion |
The Americans Who Can’t Get Vaccines |
The U.S. has enough shots to go around. But what if you live in another country? |
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| 2021-05-27 18:33:00 |
Health |
FDA, J&J Near Deal for Covid-19 Vaccine Production at Baltimore Plant |
Deal could allow 60 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine to be cleared by FDA |
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| 2021-05-27 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
India’s Second Covid Wave Recedes. Will a Third One Sweep In? |
The national economy and the region’s stability depend on the success of Modi’s preventive efforts. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Ireland’s Tax Lesson for Biden |
The country used a low corporate rate to become a Celtic tiger. That’s why it opposes the U.S. global minimum tax. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:30:00 |
Business |
Costco’s Sales Are Rising but So Are Its Costs |
‘Inflationary factors abound,’ says the warehouse-store chain’s financial chief |
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| 2021-05-27 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook’s Lab-Leak About-Face |
The company acts in tandem with government on speech control. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
How to Save the Olympics |
It’s Tokyo’s decision, but Washington can do more to help. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Rule by the Climate Technocrats |
A Biden order aims to use financial regulation to conscript private capital against CO2 emissions. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed Lacks Precision Inflation Tools |
The central bank is likely to have trouble taming prices without hurting the real economy. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
It’s a Travesty to Compare the Capitol Siege to 9/11 |
More than 3,000 children never saw their parents again. On Jan. 6, Congress returned within hours. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
The First U.S. Cathedral Turns 200 |
Baltimore’s Bishop John Carroll was the father of America’s Catholic Church. |
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| 2021-05-27 18:08:00 |
Books |
‘The Sack of Detroit’ Review: America’s Car Crash |
Was it the oil crisis that slammed the brakes on U.S. automakers? Or a wave of regulation? |
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| 2021-05-27 18:00:00 |
Film Review |
‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Review: Shhh! It’s Good |
John Krasinski directs Emily Blunt in the sequel to their 2018 horror movie about a post-apocalyptic world in which the slightest noise could lead to sudden death. |
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| 2021-05-27 17:59:00 |
Television Review |
‘Halifax: Retribution’ Review: To Catch a Sniper |
After two decades away from solving crimes, a forensic psychiatrist played by Rebecca Gibney finds herself called upon to help catch a serial murderer in Melbourne. |
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| 2021-05-27 17:58:00 |
Television Review |
‘HouseBroken’ Review: Bark Therapy |
Fox’s new animated series has a menagerie of characters airing grievances to their standard-poodle shrink. |
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| 2021-05-27 17:56:00 |
Film Review |
‘Cruella’ Review: If Designer Looks Could Kill |
Emma Stone stars as a fashion-obsessed villain-in-the-making in this prequel to Disney’s ‘101 Dalmatians’ franchise. |
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| 2021-05-27 17:32:00 |
Politics |
Senate Nears Approval of Bill to Keep U.S. Lead in Technology |
Growing threat posed by China makes legislation needed, Schumer says |
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| 2021-05-27 17:20:00 |
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Dallas Fed’s Kaplan Ready to Discuss Pulling Back on Bond Buying Stimulus |
Dallas Fed report also says job market may be hotter than some data suggests |
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| 2021-05-27 17:10:00 |
U.S. |
San Jose Shooter Was Previously Questioned by Law Enforcement Over Hatred of Workplace |
Samuel Cassidy was detained in 2016 by border officials who also found he possessed books about terrorism |
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| 2021-05-27 17:09:00 |
Opinion |
NYT: Biden Plans Middle-Class Tax Hike |
Just before Memorial Day, President expected to propose World War II levels of spending. |
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| 2021-05-27 16:47:00 |
Business |
WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar Says He Will Stay at Company at Least Through Merger |
Media executive plans to reassess his options next year, after AT&T spins off and combines company with Discovery |
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| 2021-05-27 16:47:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘On the Day the Horse Got Out’ by Audrey Helen Weber |
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| 2021-05-27 16:40:00 |
Business |
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates Explore Changes to Foundation |
The philanthropists have discussed adding a board and outside directors in wake of divorce filing, people familiar with matter say |
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| 2021-05-27 16:40:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Strange Planet’ by Nathan W. Pyle |
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| 2021-05-27 16:37:00 |
Tech |
Google Nears Settlement of Ad-Tech Antitrust Case in France |
French investigation alleged Google’s ad server favored its own ad exchange |
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| 2021-05-27 16:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Budget Said to Assume Capital-Gains Tax Rate Increase Started in Late April |
Leaders of six biggest U.S. banks, testifying to Congress Thursday, each warned against a retroactive change to the capital-gains tax |
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| 2021-05-27 16:25:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended May 22 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-05-27 16:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Preschool’s ‘Sleeper’ Effect on Later Life |
New research shows that the biggest effect of early education isn’t on children’s test scores but on their resilience as teenagers and adults |
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| 2021-05-27 16:07:00 |
Tech |
Silicon Valley Venture Firm Earmarks Profits for Historically Black Colleges |
Partners at Base10 to donate half of carried interest from latest fund for student scholarships |
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| 2021-05-27 16:06:00 |
Markets |
Judge Allows Robinhood Customer-Protection Case to Proceed |
Massachusetts court turns down brokerage’s request for a preliminary injunction in a regulatory action over its duties to investors |
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| 2021-05-27 16:04:00 |
World |
Macron Acknowledges France’s ‘Terrible Responsibility’ for Rwandan Genocide |
French president seeks new chapter in relations with African nation after three decades of enmity, but stops short of apology |
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| 2021-05-27 15:45:00 |
Business |
Eli Lilly Gets DOJ Subpoena Related to N.J. Plant |
Company says it is cooperating with the probe of issues at the site, which has been flagged for deficiencies after FDA inspections |
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| 2021-05-27 15:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Does Your Vacation Smell Like? |
Seven notable noses—a chef, florist, perfumer and others—recall the aromas of favorite vacation spots they can’t wait to inhale again |
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| 2021-05-27 15:34:00 |
Logistics Report |
E2open to Buy BluJay Solutions in $1.7 Billion Supply-Chain Technology Deal |
The acquisition comes as pandemic-driven shortages and shipping disruptions draw more attention to logistics software |
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| 2021-05-27 15:29:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Won’t Rejoin Open Skies Treaty With Russia |
State Department cites ‘Russia’s Behavior,’ including alleged violations of treaty |
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| 2021-05-27 15:29:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Commission Opposed by Most Republican Senators |
The GOP is expected to block an independent probe into the assault |
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| 2021-05-27 15:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden Expected to Propose $6 Trillion Budget |
President’s first fiscal plan would boost spending on infrastructure, education, healthcare and social services |
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| 2021-05-27 15:14:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Fraud Charges Leveled Across the Country |
Justice Department targets a dozen people for submitting allegedly fraudulent bills totaling $143 million |
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| 2021-05-27 15:10:00 |
Opinion |
CEOs, Woke or Not, Must Deal With Politics |
The integrity of the political ground rules of a free society are critical to the free enterprise system’s functioning. |
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| 2021-05-27 15:08:00 |
Opinion |
Gov. Whitmer Was Right to Shut Pipeline Down |
This 68-year-old pipeline was designed to operate for only 50 years. |
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| 2021-05-27 15:07:00 |
Opinion |
Chicago’s Mayor Lightfoot Promotes Racism |
So now we go from social distancing to racial distancing, courtesy of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. |
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| 2021-05-27 15:03:00 |
Business |
Ryanair CEO Calls Belarus Flight Diversion a ‘Premeditated Hijacking’ |
Airline hasn’t provided its own detailed account, but Michael O’Leary is disputing Belarus version of events in private letter |
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| 2021-05-27 14:52:00 |
Tech |
4 Ways to Become a Better Swimmer—From Smart Goggles to Waterproof Headphones |
These new swim fitness gadgets—paired with cutting-edge apps—will leave you better equipped to (finally) take on pools again |
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| 2021-05-27 14:44:00 |
Business |
GM to Restart Several Factories Idled by Computer-Chip Shortage |
Auto maker says Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain will go back into production within weeks |
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| 2021-05-27 13:31:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Julius Baer Resolves FIFA-Related Probe by U.S. Prosecutors |
The Swiss bank has agreed to pay about $80 million in fines and forfeiture |
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| 2021-05-27 13:24:00 |
Business |
Retailers Race to Keep Kayaks and TVs in Stock |
Dick’s, Best Buy among chains facing challenges finding products as shoppers flood in; ‘We’re chasing all the time’ |
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| 2021-05-27 12:24:00 |
Markets |
Nvidia’s Cryptocurrency Puzzle Gets Less Vexing |
Uncertainty stems from use of chip maker’s graphics processors by ‘miners’ |
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| 2021-05-27 12:10:00 |
Markets |
Big Oil’s Tough Clean-Energy Transition |
Early movers in decarbonization shift offer a glimpse of the hard times ahead for Exxon and Chevron |
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| 2021-05-27 12:08:00 |
Business |
Climate Ruling Could Force Big Change at Shell |
Oil giant might need to sell assets and rethink spending to meet Dutch court order to curb carbon emissions |
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| 2021-05-27 12:02:00 |
Opinion |
Congress Fights Back Against Cyberattacks |
Washington needs better coordination with the private sector to prevent and respond to hacking. |
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| 2021-05-27 12:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Pandemic of Anti-Semitism |
Jew-hatred is wrong whether it comes from neo-Nazis or left-wing activists. |
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| 2021-05-27 12:01:00 |
Markets |
HSBC to Exit Most U.S. Retail Banking |
The bank has reached agreements to sell its East Coast and West Coast branches to Citizens Bank and Cathay Bank |
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| 2021-05-27 11:31:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong Security Chief Warns Citigroup, HSBC Against Dealings With Pro-Democracy Tycoon |
Employees could be prosecuted for handling accounts owned by Jimmy Lai, authorities tell banks |
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| 2021-05-27 11:16:00 |
World |
Russia Rolls Out Covid-19 Vaccine for Animals |
Trials of homegrown Carnivac-Cov shot achieved immune response in species including cats and dogs |
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| 2021-05-27 10:30:00 |
World |
Time Is Running Out in Covid-19 Origins Inquiry, Say WHO-Led Team Members |
Researchers call on United Nations agency’s member states to mandate a second phase of research |
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| 2021-05-27 09:58:00 |
Markets |
To Prevent the Supply Problems Ailing Chips, Plane Makers Are Boosting Demand |
Airbus’s announcement that it will increase production is an important signal for hard-hit aerospace suppliers |
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| 2021-05-27 09:32:00 |
Markets |
Fintech Startup Acorns to Go Public in $2 Billion SPAC Deal |
Combination with Pioneer Merger Corp., related private placement to bring Acorns more than $450 million |
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| 2021-05-27 09:30:00 |
Politics |
Senate Republicans Unveil $928 Billion Infrastructure Offer |
Proposal is latest move in negotiations with White House; Biden administration trimmed proposal to $1.7 trillion from its original $2.3 trillion plan |
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| 2021-05-27 09:02:00 |
Markets |
Ford, Snowflake, GameStop: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
The rally in meme stocks took a breather in premarket trading |
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| 2021-05-27 08:57:00 |
Business |
Boeing to Pay FAA Penalties Related to 737 Jet Production Problems |
A $17 million settlement comes as the FAA has increased scrutiny of the aircraft maker’s manufacturing |
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| 2021-05-27 08:34:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Budget to Spotlight Battle Over Abortion Restrictions |
President said during his campaign that he backed scrapping a ban on federal dollars for abortions in most cases, known as the Hyde Amendment |
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| 2021-05-27 08:01:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Rolls-Royce, Designed by You: Inside the Carmaker’s New Custom Coachbuild Program |
With the unveiling of one of three built-to-order Boat Tails, Rolls-Royce introduces a Coachbuild program that invites the customer into its design studio. |
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| 2021-05-27 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Younger New Yorkers Prop Up Lagging Rental Market |
Real-estate data shows median age of New York City renters has fallen from 28.6 years to 23.5 years between January and May |
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| 2021-05-27 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Blink Charging Taps Cash Pile in Electric Car Bet |
The electric vehicle charging company took advantage of a run up in its share price to raise funds earlier this year |
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| 2021-05-27 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin’s Reliance on Stablecoins Harks Back to the Wild West of Finance |
To understand the weakness of stablecoins such as Tether, it is worth a quick history lesson from pre-Civil War American finance |
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| 2021-05-27 07:46:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Budget: What to Expect and What It Means |
White House set to release fiscal year 2022 blueprint Friday |
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| 2021-05-27 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Former WeWork Chief’s Gargantuan Exit Package Gets New Sweetener |
Shared-office company gave Adam Neumann $245 million stock deal to clear way for listing |
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| 2021-05-27 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Taps Private Sector to Invest in Central America |
Harris is set to unveil agreements with Microsoft, Mastercard and others as part of effort to ease surge of migrants at border |
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| 2021-05-27 07:00:00 |
Artificial Intelligence |
AI Ethics Teams Bulk Up in Size, Influence at Tech Firms |
A flaw in a photo-cropping algorithm at Twitter prompted the attention of its ethics team |
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| 2021-05-27 06:32:00 |
Business |
Prepare for Rapid Air Travel Rebound, Airbus Tells Industry |
Plane maker plans return to pre-pandemic production levels in contrast with more-cautious peers |
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| 2021-05-27 06:27:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Jobless Claims, GDP Data |
Investors are watching for fresh signs of economic recovery, adding fuel to the debate about central bank policy |
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| 2021-05-27 06:22:00 |
Markets |
A Fleeting Opportunity in Chinese Stocks |
Foreign investors are piling into Chinese shares, but those betting on a further jump in the yuan might be disappointed |
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| 2021-05-27 06:00:00 |
Shipping Matters |
Shipping’s Carbon-Cutting Fuel Tanks So Far Remain Empty |
The industry faces a 2050 emissions-reduction target with choices yet to be made on what clean fuels to use |
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| 2021-05-27 05:58:00 |
Markets |
Shell, Exxon Decisions Highlight Rethink in Energy Investment |
Investors in European bond markets were already getting ahead of climate-policy changes |
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| 2021-05-27 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Expected to Fall to Another Pandemic Low |
Economists forecast claims edged lower to 425,000 in the week ended May 22 |
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| 2021-05-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How to Talk Retirement Savings With Your Spouse |
Couples can avoid friction during volatile markets with conversations in advance |
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| 2021-05-27 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Reverse Repo Ramps Up Again, Barclays Fingers Stimulus Funds |
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| 2021-05-27 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Paul Ryan to Call for GOP to Lessen Reliance on Trump |
The former House speaker wants Republicans to avoid focusing on cultural skirmishes at the expense of policy issues |
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| 2021-05-27 03:09:00 |
World |
China Bars Diplomats from Australian Writer Yang Hengjun’s Espionage Trial |
Australian officials are concerned about transparency in case of blogger and spy novelist who has been detained for more than two years |
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| 2021-05-27 01:54:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Ends Ban on Posts Asserting Covid-19 Was Man-Made |
Social media titan’s policy shift reflects a deepening debate over the origins of the virus first identified in Wuhan, China |
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| 2021-05-26 23:51:00 |
Politics |
U.S., China Trade Officials Hold First Virtual Meeting |
Call between U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He marks first high-level talks since March |
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| 2021-05-26 22:13:00 |
CMO Today |
Shareholder of MDC Partners Opposes Merger With Stagwell |
Indaba Capital Management says the terms of the proposed deal favor Stagwell |
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| 2021-05-26 22:02:00 |
U.S. |
Republican Mayoral Candidates Tussle Over Trump, Party Loyalty |
Public safety has become a central issue in the race to succeed Bill de Blasio |
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| 2021-05-26 20:46:00 |
World |
Eric Carle, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Author, Dies at 91 |
The writer and illustrator’s books have introduced universal themes in simple words and bright colors to children world-wide |
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| 2021-05-26 20:40:00 |
U.S. |
Labor Groups Divided Over Proposal to Let App Workers Unionize in New York |
Draft bill would allow ride-hail drivers and delivery workers to form unions and get additional benefits |
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| 2021-05-26 20:27:00 |
Markets |
Federal Prosecutors Have Asked Banks for Information About Archegos Meltdown |
Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office is reaching out to Wall Street banks that lent to the firm |
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| 2021-05-26 19:46:00 |
Business |
Oil Giants Are Dealt Major Defeats on Climate-Change as Pressures Intensify |
Shell and Exxon lose landmark decisions on the same day, demonstrating growing threats to fossil-fuel companies from activists and investors |
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| 2021-05-26 19:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Colonial Pipeline Missed Requested Security Review Before Hack |
Company was scheduling a federal cyber assessment when attackers struck |
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| 2021-05-26 19:22:00 |
Tech |
Nvidia Posts Record Earnings on Videogaming, Cryptocurrency Demand |
Graphics-chip maker says quarterly gaming revenue more than doubled from year-ago period |
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| 2021-05-26 19:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
In Time for the ‘Friends’ Reunion, Gen Z Discovers Rachel Green’s Outfits |
The ‘Friends’ reunion show on HBO Max is the culmination of a fervent nostalgia trip encompassing everything ’90s—particularly the body-conscious fashion worn by Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green |
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| 2021-05-26 18:58:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Treatment From Vir, GlaxoSmithKline Is Authorized |
Third antibody therapy cleared by FDA is latest option for treating patients early in course of disease so they can avoid hospitalization |
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| 2021-05-26 18:47:00 |
Business |
A Guide to 5G Services: What the Different Brand Names Mean |
Confused by the different offerings from wireless carriers? We’ll clear things up. |
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| 2021-05-26 18:29:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Pick to Lead ATF Faces Opposition From Senate Republicans |
David Chipman, a longtime ATF agent turned gun control advocate, would lead agency |
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| 2021-05-26 18:27:00 |
Business |
Walmart to Sell New Line of Gap-Branded Homegoods |
The ‘Gap Home’ products will be sold in Walmart stores later this year |
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| 2021-05-26 18:17:00 |
Books |
‘The Confidence Men’ Review: Spooking the Commandant |
How two resourceful Allies used spiritualism, deception and distinctively British nonsense to escape a Turkish prison camp in World War I. |
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| 2021-05-26 18:11:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
LafargeHolcim Nears Settlement Over Property in Cuba |
Using a provision of the Helms-Burton Act, a U.S. plaintiff group claimed the Swiss cement company has been profiting from a property the group has rights to |
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| 2021-05-26 18:09:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Purdue Pharma Preparing to Poll Creditors on Bankruptcy Exit Plan |
A bankruptcy judge said will let the OxyContin maker send its chapter 11 plan to creditors for a vote, a critical milestone that keeps the company on track for an August trial over its bankruptcy exit |
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| 2021-05-26 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
The Virus Lab Theory’s New Credibility |
The evidence catches up to Fauci and other Wuhan Covid deniers. |
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| 2021-05-26 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Proxy Coup at Exxon |
Two board challengers win, but fossil fuels aren’t going away. |
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| 2021-05-26 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
Illinois’s Big Labor Bill of Rights |
The state’s a fiscal mess, but lawmakers want to enshrine union power in the state constitution. |
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| 2021-05-26 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Missing Aircraft Carrier |
Covering the Afghan retreat but leaving the Asia-Pacific. |
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| 2021-05-26 17:58:00 |
U.S. |
San Jose Shooting Leaves at Least Nine Dead, Including Gunman |
Suspected shooter was an employee of the Valley Transportation Authority; bomb squad on scene |
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| 2021-05-26 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Reopening Is Inflation’s Cure, Not Cause |
Expect prices to moderate as demand shifts to travel and other experiences from consumer goods. |
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| 2021-05-26 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Architecture of Power |
He topples a nonpartisan arts commission for much the same reason vandals topple old statues. |
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| 2021-05-26 17:51:00 |
Business |
Judge Rejects Proposal by Roundup Maker Bayer to Resolve Future Cancer Claims |
The $2 billion deal would have affected users of the weedkiller who haven’t developed cancer |
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| 2021-05-26 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans Can Get an Infrastructure Deal |
Or at least force the Democrats to pay the price in 2022 for spending and tax hikes. |
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| 2021-05-26 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Pelosi January 6 Commission Fiasco |
It’s an excuse to kick America’s time bomb of political violence into a fateful future. |
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| 2021-05-26 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Finding Myself in Books (and Bookmarks) |
A decades-old note to get my daughter ‘More Fruit Medley.’ |
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| 2021-05-26 17:40:00 |
Politics |
Biden Calls for Intelligence Report on Origins of Covid-19 |
Move comes as scrutiny persists over a possible laboratory leak in Wuhan, China |
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| 2021-05-26 17:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Former Mets Manager Banned After Sexual Harassment Investigation |
MLB placed Mickey Callaway, accused by five women of lewd behavior, on its ineligible list through at least the 2022 season |
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| 2021-05-26 17:20:00 |
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Fed’s Quarles Joins Other Officials in Moving Toward Taper Debate |
Federal Reserve vice chairman says he is ‘quite optimistic about the path of the economy’ |
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| 2021-05-26 17:18:00 |
Exhibition Review |
‘Last Supper in Pompeii: From the Table to the Grave’ Review: Rediscovering Roman Revelry |
A San Francisco museum channels the spirit of Bacchus in an exhibit of food- and drink-related art and objects that range from the mundane to the downright naughty. |
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| 2021-05-26 16:13:00 |
Markets |
Amazon Deal for MGM Marks Long-Awaited Win for Hedge Funds |
Anchorage Capital has made about $2 billion in paper profits with Amazon.com’s agreement to purchase the Hollywood studio |
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| 2021-05-26 16:11:00 |
Tech |
Tent Sleepovers: The Extravagant Party Kids Are Craving in 2021 |
As slumber parties return, the hot trend is individual tents, but the production costs needn’t keep parents awake at night |
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| 2021-05-26 16:01:00 |
Politics |
SEC Weighs New Investor Protections for SPACs |
Chairman Gary Gensler told a House committee that his staff is developing ideas for new rules or guidelines for SPACs |
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| 2021-05-26 15:26:00 |
Opinion |
PRO Act Builds It Back Better With Unions |
The PRO Act will not “force Americans” into anything. Instead, it will give workers the choice to form a union through a free and fair election. |
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| 2021-05-26 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
Your Dog Need Not Fear Bald Eagles’ Return |
Pets aren’t at great risk from eagles or other birds of prey. |
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| 2021-05-26 15:24:00 |
Opinion |
It’s Time to Finally Crush Spam Phone Calls |
If caller ID is able to identify spam, why doesn’t Verizon, my carrier, shut the call down? |
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| 2021-05-26 15:08:00 |
Markets |
Ford Is Catching Up With GM |
Auto maker’s tech-driven growth plan might not need to pan out perfectly for investors to make gains |
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| 2021-05-26 15:07:00 |
Opinion |
Who Wants a Woke Bank? |
Empty virtue signals about Georgia’s voting law, plus a backlash to climate blacklisting. |
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| 2021-05-26 15:03:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, AMC Entertainment Shares Soar as Meme Stock Rally Returns |
Analysts say jump has likely been driven by a crosscurrent of factors that have prompted individual traders to pile in |
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| 2021-05-26 15:03:00 |
Markets |
Carl Icahn Holds 1% Stake in Allstate |
Activist investor backs insurer’s moves to cut costs and sell more products directly to consumers |
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| 2021-05-26 15:01:00 |
Business |
Shell Ordered by Dutch Court to Cut Carbon Emissions |
Lawyers say the ruling, which Shell can appeal, could set a precedent in other Western jurisdictions |
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| 2021-05-26 14:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Sick of Saggy WFH Sweaters? Try Spring’s Sexy Knits |
Before you re-emerge, consider dumping the cozy cocoon you’ve been living in for thin, curve-hugging knitwear—a more confident and seductive option |
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| 2021-05-26 14:35:00 |
Politics |
Steve Wynn May Face Justice Department Action for Role in China’s Push to Expel Businessman |
Prosecutors are preparing to sue the casino mogul, citing his 2017 efforts to get the U.S. to expel Guo Wengui, people familiar with the matter say |
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| 2021-05-26 14:10:00 |
World |
Biden to Nominate Banker, Diplomat Thomas Nides as Envoy to Israel |
The nomination would come after the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas |
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| 2021-05-26 14:03:00 |
Business |
Activist Wins Exxon Board Seats After Questioning Oil Giant’s Climate Strategy |
Engine No. 1’s victory in one of the most expensive proxy fights ever is unprecedented setback for Exxon and CEO Darren Woods |
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| 2021-05-26 13:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
What It Takes to Make a Restaurant Accessible to Everyone |
Contento, opening in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood in June, is designed with accessibility in mind—from the wheelchair-friendly floor plan to the reasonably priced menu and wine list |
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| 2021-05-26 12:37:00 |
Books |
The Books of Summer |
Our reviewers on vacation-ready fiction and nonfiction, along with guides to summer pleasures—and our readers weigh in on the books that capture the essence of the season. |
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| 2021-05-26 12:37:00 |
Television |
‘Hacks’ on HBO Max: The Boomer-Gen Z Buddy Comedy Written by Millennials |
The series stars Jean Smart as a Las Vegas comic who needs to revitalize her act. |
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| 2021-05-26 12:35:00 |
World |
Canada Wants YouTube, TikTok to Prioritize Canadian Content |
Bill would force video-sharing platforms to feature more Canadian artists; critics call it an attack on free speech |
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| 2021-05-26 12:19:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Are the Anticrime Party |
Trump was lawless himself, and violence exploded on his watch. Republican law-and-order talk is empty. |
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| 2021-05-26 12:17:00 |
Opinion |
How My Mind Opened to Charter Schools |
Too many teachers oppose them because they’re bad for unions, not kids. |
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| 2021-05-26 12:00:00 |
Television Review |
‘Friends: The Reunion’ Review: The One With a Big Dose of Sentimentality |
An HBO Max reunion special features not only Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer but David Beckham, Malala and more. |
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| 2021-05-26 12:00:00 |
Business |
The U.S. Is Back in the 5G Game |
The U.S. campaign against Huawei has opened the cellular-equipment market to a host of new players that previously didn’t seem to have much of a chance |
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| 2021-05-26 11:35:00 |
Markets |
Amazon Green-Lights an Antitrust Thriller |
Buying MGM may tempt fate with regulators who feel e-commerce titan is strong enough |
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| 2021-05-26 11:08:00 |
Books |
Summer Reading: Vacation-Ready Fiction |
Novels from Emily Henry, JoAnne Tompkins, Katherine St. John and Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. |
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| 2021-05-26 11:04:00 |
Books |
Summer Reading: Golf Books |
The search for the great American course, the Golden Age of Bobby Jones and a tribute to a legend. |
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| 2021-05-26 11:00:00 |
Books |
Summer Reading: Road Trips |
Un-touristy traveling, destinations for art lovers, van life and more. |
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| 2021-05-26 10:44:00 |
Tech |
EU Eyes Formal Antitrust Investigation Into Facebook |
Probe focuses at least partly on Marketplace e-commerce platform |
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| 2021-05-26 10:00:00 |
Business |
How 5G Will Take Esports to a Whole New Level for Gamers and Fans |
Faster competition will enhance the game for both players and those watching |
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| 2021-05-26 10:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Sweetgreen’s Brand Chief Is Trying to Reimagine Fast Food for Gen Z |
Nathaniel Ru, co-founder and chief brand officer of the salad chain, talks about his plans to reach younger consumers, including shifting from a millennial to a Gen Z mind-set |
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| 2021-05-26 09:56:00 |
Health |
Google Strikes Deal With Hospital Chain to Develop Healthcare Algorithms |
Tech giant expands health-sector presence in latest deal to develop tools to improve medical care, as privacy concerns arise |
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| 2021-05-26 09:43:00 |
Business |
Amazon to Buy MGM for $8.45 Billion With Debt |
Deal signals e-commerce company is renewing emphasis on entertainment |
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| 2021-05-26 09:42:00 |
Business |
Ford Expects 40% of Global Vehicle Volume to Be Fully Electric By 2030 |
Chief Executive Jim Farley is scheduled to outline the plan and more to reverse years of declining profits |
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| 2021-05-26 09:42:00 |
Politics |
Rep. Liz Cheney to Be Interviewed at Wall Street Journal Event |
Women, Power and Equity event also features Reps. Nicole Malliotakis and Marilyn Strickland as well as Symone Sanders |
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| 2021-05-26 09:31:00 |
Economy |
Jerome Powell’s Fate Is Critical to Biden Presidency |
President must decide whether Fed chairman has right call on unemployment, inflation |
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| 2021-05-26 09:21:00 |
World |
Former Sen. John Warner, Once Married to Elizabeth Taylor, Dies at 94 |
Mr. Warner, a Republican, was elected to the Senate in 1978 and served five terms |
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| 2021-05-26 09:09:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, Zscaler, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Futures suggested the Dow Jones Industrial Average would gain on its 125th birthday |
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| 2021-05-26 09:01:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Leaving Asia to Help With Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal |
USS Ronald Reagan will support pullout, leaving the Asia-Pacific without a carrier presence for first time in years |
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| 2021-05-26 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Facebook, Instagram to Allow Users to Hide ‘Likes’ |
The company’s testing indicates the new option won’t greatly affect usage |
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| 2021-05-26 08:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Biggest Summer Travel Headaches and How to Avoid Them |
Expect more annoyances, like longer airport security lines and reduced hotel services, as more U.S. travelers ramp up to hit the road |
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| 2021-05-26 08:52:00 |
Markets |
China’s Xiaomi Shrugs Off Covid-19 and Trump |
Xiaomi has avoided the sustained U.S. pressure that hit Huawei’s smartphone business, but repeating 2020’s strong performance will be tough |
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| 2021-05-26 08:50:00 |
World |
Belarus President Defends Plane Diversion, Defying Pressure From West |
Lukashenko cites bomb threat; Western leaders demand release of dissident who was on flight |
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| 2021-05-26 08:47:00 |
Markets |
China Tries to Temper Rising Commodity Prices |
Beijing seeks to ensure prices for raw materials such as copper, iron ore don’t hurt recovery |
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| 2021-05-26 08:45:00 |
Real Estate |
Love Flea Markets? How to Finally Hunt Bargains In Person Again |
Writer Amy Merrick on resuming her passion for finding the big score. Plus: A guide to the best U.S. flea markets reopening this summer |
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| 2021-05-26 08:44:00 |
World |
Italy Arrests Cable-Car Managers Amid Probe Into Deadly Crash |
Italian prosecutors accuse three managers of deactivating emergency brake ahead of Sunday’s cable-car disaster that killed 14 |
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| 2021-05-26 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Alice Waters’s School-Food Revolution |
The acclaimed chef’s forthcoming book, ‘We Are What We Eat,’ is a broadside against the fast-food industry and an exploration of sustainability, in school lunches and elsewhere. The 77-year-old also shares a few of her favorite things. |
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| 2021-05-26 08:27:00 |
World |
Australia Reviews China Port Lease Near U.S. Military Outpost |
China’s Landbridge dismisses national-security concerns, saying its investment in Darwin Port is commercial, and threatens lawsuit if lease is terminated |
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| 2021-05-26 08:25:00 |
Business |
Canadian National to Sell Rail Asset to Defuse Kansas City Southern Antitrust Concerns |
The two railways to seek approval for a voting trust for their $30 billion merger agreement |
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| 2021-05-26 08:18:00 |
Politics |
Police Overhauls Help Fight Crime, Biden Administration Official Says |
Vanita Gupta, Justice Department’s No. 3, says fostering trust between police and communities is effective way to stem violent crime |
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| 2021-05-26 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
German Auditors Fear New Law Would Bolster Big Four Firms |
Critics say legislation drafted after the Wirecard scandal has provisions that make it harder for smaller audit firms to compete |
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| 2021-05-26 07:47:00 |
World |
Japan Looks to Extend Covid-19 State of Emergency |
Regional leaders want extension to move closer to when Summer Olympics are set to begin |
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| 2021-05-26 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Should Catch Vimeo on Replay |
Those who saw Vimeo’s debut as disappointing aren’t considering how far its valuation has come |
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| 2021-05-26 07:18:00 |
Markets |
China’s ‘Green Bonds’ Often Look More Like Regular Bonds |
In some cases, up to half the proceeds go to financing companies’ day-to-day operations |
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| 2021-05-26 07:00:00 |
Finance |
Covid-19 Expands Life Insurance Purchases Beyond Wealthy |
While the number of policies sold had their biggest quarterly gain in almost 40 years, the average size shrank, reflecting sales to those with smaller incomes |
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| 2021-05-26 07:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Global Companies Retool as Covid-19 Surge Hits India’s Tech Talent |
In the first quarter, nearly all Fortune 500 companies had exposure to India’s coronavirus crisis in their IT operations, according to consulting firm Hackett Group |
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| 2021-05-26 07:00:00 |
Business |
The Coming U.S.-China Race Over 5G in Cars |
Chinese companies have a head start using a cellular standard that the U.S. only recently adopted |
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| 2021-05-26 07:00:00 |
Markets |
In Praise of the Dow on Its Birthday |
A flaw in the 125-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of its main charms |
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| 2021-05-26 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Hydrogen-Powered Trains Have Arrived |
Railways are using the gas to clean up diesel routes. As predictable customers, they can help bring down the costs of green hydrogen for other sectors. |
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| 2021-05-26 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Disney’s Parks Getting Back on the Rails |
Investors’ focus on streaming misses signs of a strong theme park rebound after a brutal year |
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| 2021-05-26 06:00:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Limited Partners Devote New Capital to Venture Funds Led by Women, Minorities |
Accolade Partners has raised a $200 million fund to invest in funds started by underrepresented groups |
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| 2021-05-26 06:00:00 |
Management & Careers |
Positive Marijuana Tests Are Up Among U.S. Workers |
Percentage of job seekers, employees shown to be using the drug climbs as legalization expands |
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| 2021-05-26 05:42:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise as Worries Around Inflation Dim |
S&P 500 futures rise, pointing to gains when markets open |
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| 2021-05-26 05:33:00 |
Business |
FedEx Still Struggling With Late Deliveries |
Delivery giant’s performance lags behind UPS, data show, as pandemic-fueled e-commerce surge overwhelms network |
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| 2021-05-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Boost Bets on Timber-Carbon Market |
The deal is the latest in the booming business for forest-carbon offsets |
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| 2021-05-26 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
In Tight Housing Market, Thousands of Homes Are Reserved for Certain Buyers |
‘Whisper listings,’ made directly to select customers, are growing at a time when housing inventory is near record lows |
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| 2021-05-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Press Countries to Oppose Patent Waiver |
Lobbying in Germany, Japan and other countries is part of a drug-industry effort to counter requests from developing countries |
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| 2021-05-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street CEOs to Testify in Congress on Pandemic Response |
JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon, Citibank’s Jane Fraser and others likely will face crosswinds on social issues from Republicans and Democrats |
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| 2021-05-26 05:00:00 |
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Startup That Blends Shopping and Texting on WhatsApp Lands $50 Million |
Yalo provides tools to help companies sell their products through messaging applications like Facebook’s WhatsApp |
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| 2021-05-26 04:45:00 |
NewsPlus |
Dollar to Stay Weak as Fed Normalization Looks Far Off |
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| 2021-05-26 03:43:00 |
Tech |
Tesla to Store China Data Locally in New Data Center |
U.S. electric-car maker has faced scrutiny in China of its handling of potentially sensitive vehicle data |
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| 2021-05-25 23:38:00 |
Tech |
WhatsApp Says It Filed Suit in India to Prevent Tracing of Encrypted Messages |
Facebook unit says new rules in India would require ‘mass surveillance’ of user data |
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| 2021-05-25 21:36:00 |
U.S. |
Trump-Probe Prosecutors in Manhattan Convene Special Grand Jury |
The move signals prosecutors are seeking indictments in an investigation into the Trump Organization and its officers |
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| 2021-05-25 20:11:00 |
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Sears Proposal to Raise Adviser Fees Rejected by Bankruptcy Judge |
The former retail giant proposed boosting compensation for firms hired to recover money through so-called preference lawsuits |
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| 2021-05-25 19:29:00 |
Business |
FAA Lowers Mexico’s Air-Safety Rating |
Move will stop carriers based in the country from adding service to U.S. cities |
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| 2021-05-25 19:27:00 |
Politics |
Bernie Sanders Drops Effort to Stop Weapons Sales to Israel |
Vermont senator learned the State Department had already cleared the sale, an aide said |
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| 2021-05-25 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Plan Encourages True Supply-Side Economics |
Preschool and paid family leave are investments in the future in a way tax cuts for the rich aren’t. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
In Baseball, the Hits Keep On Not Coming |
The major leagues shouldn’t resort to rule changes to prop up batting averages. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Two Grifters and a Dossier |
The cumulation of evidence suggests Christopher Steele was a complete phony. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:32:00 |
Books |
‘You’re Invited’ Review: Making Connections |
Jon Levy argues that trust and a sense of community are essential for individuals and businesses who want to cultivate influence. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Industrial Policy, Same Old Politics |
Interest groups carve up legislation meant to meet the China challenge. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Israel vs. Hamas |
Students discuss U.S. policy toward the fighting in Gaza. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Correcting 1619’s Falsehoods About the American Founding |
A new book published by Robert Woodson’s ‘1776 Unites’ debunks the project’s dubious claims. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:16:00 |
Business |
Amazon Would Add James Bond, Content Depth in Expected MGM Deal |
The e-commerce giant’s quest to acquire Hollywood’s storied studio would be its latest big media buy after NFL and ‘Lord of the Rings’ rights |
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| 2021-05-25 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Merrick Garland Defends Bill Barr |
Both oppose a judge’s order to make public an internal DOJ memo. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Culture-War Architecture |
The White House purges an arts commission over design differences. |
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| 2021-05-25 18:09:00 |
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Fed’s Daly Is Ready to Start Debate Over Paring Central Bank Stimulus |
‘We are talking about talking about tapering,’ Ms. Daly said Tuesday |
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| 2021-05-25 18:01:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
BlackRock, New Mexico Pension to Back $700 Million Secondary Deal |
The two investors are forming a fund to buy certain assets from AE Industrial Partners’ debut fund that will enable the midmarket private-equity firm to hold on to the assets longer |
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| 2021-05-25 17:46:00 |
U.S. |
Steve Bannon’s Indictment Dismissed After Fight With Prosecutors Over Trump Pardon’s Reach |
Judge refuses U.S. attorney’s request to let stand the fraud charges against the ex-White House adviser, even though they would never be prosecuted |
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| 2021-05-25 17:34:00 |
Opinion |
Celebrating a Black Broadway First |
‘Shuffle Along,’ which opened on the Great White Way in May 1921, quickly became a triumph, breaking down barriers for African-Americans. |
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| 2021-05-25 17:34:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
SoftBank Leads $500 Million Investment in Contentsquare |
The latest funding round values the digital analytics technology company at $2.8 billion |
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| 2021-05-25 17:32:00 |
Television Review |
‘Apocalypse ’45’ Review: Vivid Memories of World War II |
On Discovery+, documentarian Erik Nelson combines previously unseen color footage of the Pacific war and nakedly honest interviews with veterans who survived it. |
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| 2021-05-25 17:31:00 |
World |
France Suspects Russian Role in Campaign to Discredit Pfizer Vaccine |
Several French bloggers said they received emails offering to pay for social-media videos criticizing the Covid-19 vaccine |
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| 2021-05-25 17:29:00 |
Politics |
Biden Meets George Floyd’s Family as Timeline Slips for Policing Overhaul |
President had asked lawmakers to pass bill by anniversary of Floyd’s killing; bipartisan negotiators report progress |
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| 2021-05-25 17:28:00 |
U.S. |
Bill to Automatically Remove Criminal Records Finds Some Support in New York |
Proposed legislation would erase criminal records of millions in the state and ease the challenge of finding a job, backers say |
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| 2021-05-25 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Students, Journalists Struggling with Science |
American 12th graders, Washington Post columnist among those most at risk. |
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| 2021-05-25 17:00:00 |
Art Review |
New York City Landmarks Walking Tour: The Art Critic’s Guide |
An itinerary for visiting five iconic Manhattan destinations, either on foot or online. |
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| 2021-05-25 16:52:00 |
Politics |
Senate Republicans Prepare $1 Trillion Infrastructure Offer |
GOP and White House at odds on revenue sources, components of package |
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| 2021-05-25 16:32:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s No. 2 Official Sees Time Approaching for Discussion on Cutting Asset Purchases |
Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said the subject of paring the Fed’s $120 billion-a-month bond-buying will likely arise at some point in coming policy meetings |
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| 2021-05-25 16:24:00 |
World |
Ryanair Pilots Questioned Request to Land, Transcript Released by Belarus Shows |
The back-and-forth between the cockpit and ground control suggests pilots sought clarity on diverting to Minsk |
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| 2021-05-25 16:21:00 |
Business |
CNN Chief Says Chris Cuomo Made a Mistake in Joining Strategy Talks With Andrew Cuomo |
President Jeff Zucker also said during a town hall that he would consider his future at the cable network given CNN parent company’s merger with Discovery |
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| 2021-05-25 15:46:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Policy Leads to Higher Consumer Prices, D.C. Suit Alleges |
Tech company disputes antitrust lawsuit, saying sellers on its marketplace set their own prices |
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| 2021-05-25 15:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
Olive’s Famous Brownies |
At Olive + Gourmando in Montreal—featured in episode one of ‘Field Guide to Eating in Canada’— they bake these espresso brownies and then cool them overnight in the fridge to create a fudge-like interior. If you want that classic brownie crumb, then skip this step—just don’t skip anything else. |
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| 2021-05-25 15:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Podcast Hungry Travelers Need Right Now |
Though the Canadian border is closed, the Audible podcast ‘Field Guide to Eating in Canada’ treats would-be travelers to fascinating conversations and enviable meals with culinary notables |
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| 2021-05-25 15:36:00 |
U.S. |
U.S., California Look to Develop Wind Farms Off Pacific Coast |
Officials say the two sites could generate electricity to power about 1.6 million homes |
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| 2021-05-25 15:30:00 |
Markets |
Traders Shouldn’t Get Prison Time in Spoofing Case, Probation Office Says |
Prosecutors seek sentences of nearly five years or more for two former Deutsche Bank employees |
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| 2021-05-25 15:14:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Danske Bank Appoints Magnus Agustsson Chief Risk Officer |
Mr. Agustsson joins from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, where he has been chief risk officer. SEB has appointed Mats Holmstrom to fill Mr. Agustsson’s vacancy |
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| 2021-05-25 15:12:00 |
Opinion |
SALT Deduction Cap Was Part of a Package |
Various changes made it more difficult to itemize, and therefore more difficult to deduct mortgage interest. |
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| 2021-05-25 15:11:00 |
Opinion |
Narrative May Work Where Socialism Failed |
Marxists dreamed of America’s collectivist transformation, but class warfare couldn't overcome institutional obstacles and general prosperity. |
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| 2021-05-25 15:10:00 |
Opinion |
Bicycling and Privilege Don’t Properly Mix |
It is disturbing that it is now accepted by many that believing an entire race is privileged isn’t racist, but arguing that an entire race isn’t privileged is racist. |
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| 2021-05-25 15:08:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Initiates Trade Dispute Against Canadian Dairy Industry |
Canada’s dairy protection was one of key sticking points of negotiations over USMCA |
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| 2021-05-25 15:04:00 |
World |
Inquiry Into Covid-19’s Origins Splits U.S. and China |
Washington calls for new studies into when, where and how the pandemic began, while Beijing says scrutiny should turn to other countries |
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| 2021-05-25 15:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can You Pull off a Shorts Suit Like LeBron James? |
Once a rarity, liberating shorts suits—like the Thom Browne styles the basketball star favors—are gaining popularity as work wardrobes relax. Here, how to successfully sport one this summer. |
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| 2021-05-25 15:00:00 |
Opinion |
Putin Hijacks Biden for a Summit |
Never mind that Russia’s Belarus proxy snatched an airliner. |
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| 2021-05-25 14:24:00 |
Finance |
Morgan Stanley’s Global Head of Prime Brokerage Steps Down |
Edward Keller will be succeeded by Penny Novick and Kim Shaw, the first women the bank has named to run prime brokerage globally |
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| 2021-05-25 14:13:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Meet With Russia’s Putin in Geneva Next Month |
The June 16 encounter will follow the U.S. leader’s trip to the Group of Seven summit in England and a NATO gathering in Brussels |
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| 2021-05-25 14:10:00 |
Markets |
Peak Season Is Still Ahead for Timeshare Stocks |
As the pandemic wanes, timeshare stocks are the vacation from speculation investors need |
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| 2021-05-25 14:00:00 |
Business |
How 5G May Improve Early Warnings of Severe Weather |
Researchers are using wireless signals to better predict tornadoes |
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| 2021-05-25 13:40:00 |
Politics |
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Holocaust Comments Condemned by Top Republicans |
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calls the Georgia GOP representative’s remarks ‘appalling’ |
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| 2021-05-25 13:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Versailles Emerges From Lockdown With a New Hotel |
The most bragworthy hotel in Europe is set to open at Versailles in June. That’s just one reason why this favorite day-trip destination deserves a longer stay. |
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| 2021-05-25 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
How Biden Can Bust Through the Gridlock |
Partisan combat doesn’t preclude progress on China or police reform. |
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| 2021-05-25 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
Ban Cryptocurrency to Fight Ransomware |
The existence of bitcoin and the rest benefits nobody except criminals and speculators. |
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| 2021-05-25 13:06:00 |
U.S. |
After Colonial Pipeline Hack, U.S. to Require Operators to Report Cyberattacks |
The action, expected this week, also will require companies to designate cybersecurity point person |
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| 2021-05-25 12:00:00 |
Business |
Farmers Join Push to Harvest the Benefits of 5G |
Bringing coverage to rural areas looms as the challenge for agricultural use of the technology |
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| 2021-05-25 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Florida’s New Law Bars Twitter, Facebook and Others From Blocking Political Candidates |
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the new law aims to protect social-media users |
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| 2021-05-25 10:12:00 |
World |
Iran Blocks Moderates From Running in June Election |
Electoral body’s decision helps smooth a path to victory for hard-line cleric Ebrahim Raisi |
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| 2021-05-25 10:00:00 |
Business |
Why the U.S. Rollout of 5G Is So Slow |
Among the reasons: limited spectrum space and no killer app |
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| 2021-05-25 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is Baking’s Pandemic Popularity Just a Flash in the Pan? |
Many people started baking during Covid-19. Food companies want to make sure they keep it up. |
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| 2021-05-25 09:55:00 |
Business |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Works Safely in Adolescents, Company Says |
Based on study results, Moderna plans to ask health regulators in the U.S. and other countries early next month to expand shot’s use to 12- to 17-year-olds |
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| 2021-05-25 09:53:00 |
Markets |
China’s Yuan Hits Strongest Level in Nearly Three Years |
The currency has been buoyed by the country’s rapid recovery from the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-05-25 09:45:00 |
World |
Blinken Spotlights Plight of Palestinians in Effort to Shore Up Israel-Hamas Truce |
‘We have to use the space created to address a larger set of underlying issues and challenges,’ says U.S. secretary of state |
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| 2021-05-25 09:24:00 |
National Security |
F-35 Sale to U.A.E. Imperiled Over U.S. Concerns About Ties to China |
Washington seeks assurances for a $23 billion arms sale as Emirates expand security and technology cooperation with China |
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| 2021-05-25 09:23:00 |
Opinion |
An Illustration of Two Economic Recoveries |
Democratic states that locked down harder and longer continue to experience significantly higher unemployment. |
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| 2021-05-25 09:05:00 |
Markets |
Lordstown Motors, Nvidia, Bitcoin: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures point to major indexes extending this week’s rise |
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| 2021-05-25 09:02:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Accelerated in March |
Month marked highest annual rate of price growth since December 2005, according to Case-Shiller index |
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| 2021-05-25 08:38:00 |
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European Telecom Operators Launch Eco Rating Plan for Mobile Phones |
The new rating will evaluate mobile-phone handsets based on 19 sustainability criteria. |
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| 2021-05-25 08:30:00 |
Tech |
Germany Targets Google Market Power in Expansion of Tech Rules |
Competition regulator in Germany is examining whether Google is subject to tighter rules under a new law |
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| 2021-05-25 08:10:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Targets China Wealth Management With ICBC Tie-Up |
The New York bank’s asset-management arm will own 51% of the venture |
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| 2021-05-25 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Lumber Prices Are Through the Roof, Punishing Apartment Builders |
Multifamily developers indicate they are experiencing the same sticker shock that is hitting home builders |
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| 2021-05-25 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Investors Buying Real Estate to Beat Inflation May Find Tactic Backfires |
If landlords can’t raise rents enough, inflation makes them poorer |
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| 2021-05-25 08:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Xanadu Lands $100 Million as Investments Pour Into Quantum Computing |
Silicon Valley’s Bessemer Venture Partners led the funding round for the Toronto-based startup |
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| 2021-05-25 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Chinese Shoppers, Stuck in China, Revive Local Malls |
With travel restrictions keeping people at home, many are spending at local shops with cash they might otherwise have dropped abroad |
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| 2021-05-25 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Geico to Use Artificial Intelligence to Speed Up Car Repairs |
Insurer to work with tech firm Tractable to assess body-shop damage estimates |
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| 2021-05-25 07:33:00 |
World |
Indian Police Visit Twitter’s Office After Politician’s Tweet Is Labeled as Misleading |
Authorities’ latest move in confronting U.S. tech companies comes as government is under fire for its handling of the pandemic |
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| 2021-05-25 07:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Racially Diverse CFOs Are in High Demand, but Challenges Persist |
‘I have been getting a lot of calls,’ said Kofi Bruce, CFO of General Mills |
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| 2021-05-25 07:26:00 |
Tech |
Chinese Surveillance-Gear Maker Hikvision Has Ties to Country’s Military, Report Says |
Company is blacklisted by the Pentagon but disputes U.S. claims of links to China’s military and research company’s findings |
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| 2021-05-25 07:15:00 |
World |
Dozens of Mexican Candidates Have Been Killed in a Bloody Election Season |
Mexico’s crime gangs, looking to control local territory, are gunning down politicians who resist |
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| 2021-05-25 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Discovery Faces Harsh Reality With WarnerMedia |
Investors have turned on Discovery’s stock since announcement of deal with AT&T |
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| 2021-05-25 07:00:00 |
Tech |
In Apple Antitrust Trial, Judge Signals Interest in Railroad, Credit-Card Monopoly Cases |
Epic Games’ antitrust case against the iPhone maker heads to the judge for consideration; decision expected in coming months |
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| 2021-05-25 07:00:00 |
Business |
Commodity Prices Have Soared, but Miners Aren’t Investing |
Limited spending on new projects raises concerns about future supply shortages, particularly for metals used for lower-carbon products |
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| 2021-05-25 07:00:00 |
Deals |
BDT Capital to Buy Culligan From Advent, Centerbridge |
Deal is said to value water-treatment company at $6 billion including debt |
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| 2021-05-25 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Bet Against Beijing’s Efforts to Smother Bitcoin |
China has several reasons to further crack down on cryptocurrencies |
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| 2021-05-25 06:30:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Bets on Riverfront Property to Boost North Korea’s Economy |
With country bitten by sanctions and Covid-19, leader wants to project strength with a home-building spree in central Pyongyang |
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| 2021-05-25 05:43:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise, Led by Tech, as Bitcoin Stabilizes |
S&P 500 is set to edge higher, while bitcoin prices steady after a stretch of volatile trading |
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| 2021-05-25 05:40:00 |
Markets |
American Luxury Is Finally in Vogue |
U.S. high-fashion stocks such as Michael Kors-owner Capri are this year making up ground lost to their more exclusive European rivals |
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| 2021-05-25 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
On the Anniversary of George Floyd’s Killing, Debate About Race Reaches Across American Life |
Calls for change have played out in popular culture, communities, schools, sports and businesses |
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| 2021-05-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Emerging-Market Bonds Prove Covid Resistant |
Foreign investors continue to buy bonds in developing countries despite a climb in infection rates |
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| 2021-05-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China’s Next-Generation Tech Firms Hit Hard by Market’s Pullback |
Stock in former darlings such as Meituan, Pinduoduo and Kuaishou has dropped by more than one-third from highs reached earlier this year |
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| 2021-05-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
If You Thought Working From Home Was Messy, Here Comes Hybrid Work |
Mandatory Mondays and Fridays. Unused desks and crowded conference rooms. Employers and workers navigate a return to offices. |
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| 2021-05-25 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
High-Profile Hacks Leave Ransomware Gangs With Unwanted Publicity |
Hackers move further underground after Colonial Pipeline, Irish health system attacks bring increased scrutiny and scorn |
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| 2021-05-25 05:26:00 |
Business |
Belarus Flight Diversion Worries Airline Industry; ‘We’re in Uncharted Territory’ |
Aviation officials say interception of Ryanair plane could threaten safety, upsetting years of airline, government trust |
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| 2021-05-25 01:43:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Says It Will Fight Full Disclosure of Trump Obstruction Memo |
Then-Attorney General Bill Barr never considered charges against former President Donald Trump because of long standing department policy, DOJ said in a court filing |
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| 2021-05-24 20:05:00 |
U.S. |
Tali Farhadian Weinstein, Alvin Bragg Lead Fundraising in Manhattan District Attorney Race |
The eight Democratic candidates have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on advertising campaigns ahead of June 22 primary |
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| 2021-05-24 19:57:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.S. Unseals Bribery Charges Against Former Diplomats From Chad |
The charges stem from a decade-old bribery case involving Griffiths Energy International Inc. |
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| 2021-05-24 19:28:00 |
CIO Journal |
Subway’s New Tech Chief Eyes Mobile Customer Experience |
Donagh Herlihy, who joined the restaurant chain earlier this month, is looking to better manage flow of digital ordering |
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| 2021-05-24 19:07:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Poised to Allow Unlicensed Carrying of Handguns |
Once signed into law, Texas will join nearly two dozen other states that allow some form of unregulated carry of a handgun |
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| 2021-05-24 18:39:00 |
Business |
Lordstown Motors Says It Needs to Raise Cash, Lowers Production Forecast |
Electric-truck startup is facing increasing competition as well as questions about its preorders and production plans |
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| 2021-05-24 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Justices, Please Take the Harvard Case |
The Court needs to affirm the principle of racial equality or the U.S. will resegregate. |
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| 2021-05-24 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
New Jersey Is No. 1, Alas |
The average resident will pay $931,000 in taxes over a lifetime. |
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| 2021-05-24 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Hostage Foreign Policy |
To punish Canberra, Beijing puts an Australian writer on trial. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:58:00 |
Books |
‘The Extended Mind’ Review: Thinking Outside the Brain |
Notebooks, sketch pads, talking with others—all help us to improve our thought processes. We make the world our whiteboard—an extra brain lobe. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:58:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Warns Against All Travel to Japan Ahead of Olympics |
State Department cites risk posed by the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-05-24 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
A Year After George Floyd’s Murder, It’s ‘Open Season’ in Minneapolis |
Homicides have more than doubled in a year. Three children have been shot in the past month. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Marbury v. the Education Department |
Biden’s secretary defies the Supreme Court’s foundational decision from 1803. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Lost Wisdom of the Busy Signal |
Old-fashioned phones taught us to be patient and to appreciate the advances our kids take for granted. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
God Save the Clarence Thomas Court |
He’s not chief justice, but never before has he had the power and influence he has now. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
Hatred of Jews Hardens Israel’s Resolve |
Anti-Semitic violence is un-American and threatens Biden’s Mideast agenda. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
In the War on Cancer, Science Is Winning |
Promising and amazing advances in vaccination, diagnostic tests, immune therapy and gene testing. |
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| 2021-05-24 17:33:00 |
Politics |
National Guard Troops to End Mission at U.S. Capitol |
Although the soldiers are leaving, officials have warned that the hardened security measures around the Capitol would remain |
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| 2021-05-24 17:32:00 |
U.S. |
Many Boy Scouts Victims Find Little Comfort as Bankruptcy Nears End |
Chapter 11 odyssey has left some victims who stepped forward at the Boy Scouts’ request feeling angry and mistrustful of the process |
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| 2021-05-24 17:27:00 |
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U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case About Coal Pensions |
High court declines to take an appeal challenging companies’ use of bankruptcy to end federally mandated pension payments |
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| 2021-05-24 17:17:00 |
Business |
Fracking Companies Continue Consolidation as Cabot, Cimarex Form $14 Billion Firm |
The all-stock merger brings together shale drillers in different regions, aiming to guard against commodity price swings |
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| 2021-05-24 17:15:00 |
Tech |
Epic Games, Apple Close Out Final Day of Courtroom Battle Over Monopoly Claims |
Judge debates remedies, market definition with both sides after more than three weeks of trial |
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| 2021-05-24 17:12:00 |
Business |
Meet the Hedge Fund Boss Who Just Bought Tribune’s Newspapers |
Heath Freeman, president of Alden Global Capital, is known for pushing big cost reductions, which he says help to save newspapers |
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| 2021-05-24 16:56:00 |
Middle East |
Carlos Ghosn, Stuck in Beirut, Says He’s Ready for Questioning by French Investigators |
Fugitive ex-auto executive to meet investigators as legal pressure mounts around the world |
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| 2021-05-24 16:54:00 |
Music Review |
‘Sour’ by Olivia Rodrigo Review: After ‘Drivers License,’ En Route to the Top |
The introspective album from the teenage singer-songwriter proves that she’s no one-hit wonder. |
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| 2021-05-24 16:40:00 |
Business |
Amazon Nears Deal to Buy Hollywood Studio MGM |
Deal for the ‘Rocky’ and ‘James Bond’ studio would mark tech company’s second largest-ever acquisition |
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| 2021-05-24 16:23:00 |
Opinion |
More Lives that Matter |
... and an encouraging message from Joe Biden. |
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| 2021-05-24 16:01:00 |
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Federal Reserve’s Balance Sheet Could Hit $9 Trillion, Report Says |
Report comes as questions mount as to when the Fed will reduce its asset purchases |
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| 2021-05-24 15:11:00 |
Tech |
Weddings Are Back: New Apps and Websites Make Planning Easy |
As we move past the days of Zoom-only nuptials, couples are continuing to take advantage of virtual cake tastings, dress viewings and gift registries. Here's why. |
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| 2021-05-24 14:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Rise of Woke Anti-Semitism |
It’s the oldest hatred, but its resurgence signals a wider disturbance in society’s soul. |
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| 2021-05-24 14:34:00 |
Business |
From ‘FBI’ to ‘The Wonder Years,’ TV Networks Bet on More Franchises, Reboots |
With advertising set to rebound, broadcasters shy away from taking risks on unfamiliar material after the pandemic accelerated audience declines |
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| 2021-05-24 14:13:00 |
World |
Fatal China Ultramarathon Spurs Review of Popular Races |
Videos and posts from survivors of the race in remote northern China shed light on how 21 elite runners died in a freak storm |
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| 2021-05-24 13:42:00 |
Logistics Report |
Warehouses Look to Robots to Fill Labor Gaps, Speed Deliveries |
Logistics automation companies say demand has grown during the pandemic as companies cope with big swings in volume and a tight hiring market |
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| 2021-05-24 13:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You? |
Fitness trackers are often mainly used to count steps but your heart-rate metrics can also be revealing, doctors say |
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| 2021-05-24 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
In California, 2+2=4 May Be Thought Racist |
The good curriculum improvements have nothing to do with racism; associating them with racism isn’t going to help students with math. |
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| 2021-05-24 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
Wind Power Is Popular Across Rural America |
Renewable energy lobby says wind projects are driving investment and creating new opportunities. |
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| 2021-05-24 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
Jews Who Leave the Faith Are Still Treated as Jewish |
Wealthy Jews often attempted to gain acceptance to society through assimilation but, “despite their riches, all their efforts proved of little or no avail.” |
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| 2021-05-24 12:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Janet Jackson’s Costumes, BTS’s Outfits: Why the Celebrity Auction Market Is Booming |
Julien’s, an auction house in Beverly Hills, Calif., has had a megasuccessful year selling preworn celebrity clothing—thanks in large part to nostalgia-obsessed millennials |
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| 2021-05-24 11:13:00 |
A-hed |
The Great American Cleanup: Deodorant, Teeth Whitener Fly Off the Shelves |
‘Everyone wants to look their best’: As restrictions ease, stores say sales are shifting away from toilet paper and baking flour to cosmetics and swimsuits |
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| 2021-05-24 11:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fans Are Back and Acting Crazy. Sports Are Back to Normal. |
Ecstatic crowds engulfed Phil Mickelson. Knicks fans chanted obscenities at Madison Square Garden. It’s a sign that the end of the pandemic is in sight. |
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| 2021-05-24 11:00:00 |
Business |
Gene Therapy, High-Tech Goggles Restore Some Vision to Blind People |
New treatment using optogenetics has restored limited vision to people blinded by hereditary retinal disease |
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| 2021-05-24 09:25:00 |
World |
Two Israelis Stabbed in Jerusalem Amid Heightened Tensions |
Israeli police launch ‘Law and Order’ operation to track down and arrest people involved in communal violence |
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| 2021-05-24 09:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
Phil Mickelson at 50: Still a Thrill, Now a Champion Again |
A veteran pro’s dramatic Sunday at the PGA Championship makes golf history |
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| 2021-05-24 09:04:00 |
Politics |
The Consequences of Not Creating a Jan. 6 Commission |
If Washington’s political system can’t come together, it may be showing it can’t reverse the dynamics that produced violence in the first place |
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| 2021-05-24 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin, Virgin Galactic, Moderna: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Bitcoin regained some ground after touching multi-month lows on Sunday |
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| 2021-05-24 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Lucy Lang Vies for Progressive Mantle in Manhattan District Attorney Race |
The former prosecutor has emerged as the problem-solving candidate in a field of eight Democrats |
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| 2021-05-24 08:00:00 |
World |
Canada Confronts Sexual Misconduct in Its Military |
Allegations against a former top soldier and his successor pressure government to address an enduring issue |
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| 2021-05-24 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Nielsen Invests in New TV Ratings Platform After Selling $2.4 Billion Unit |
Some of that cash will be put to work in Nielsen One, which aims to set a single metric for both traditional and streamed television |
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| 2021-05-24 07:31:00 |
World |
Japanese Business Leaders Add to Chorus Against Holding Olympics |
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son says losses from proceeding with Games would far outweigh losses from cancellation |
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| 2021-05-24 07:00:00 |
Business |
Oil Majors Look to Fill Businesses’ Growing Appetite for Green Power |
BP, Shell and Total say supplying wind and solar power offers opportunities as they seek to pivot away from fossil fuels |
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| 2021-05-24 07:00:00 |
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Ex-Trump Iran Envoy Brian Hook Joins Cerberus |
Mr. Hook becomes vice chairman of the private-equity firm’s international arm |
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| 2021-05-24 07:00:00 |
Commercial Real Estate |
Northwood Investors Agrees to Buy Two SoHo Buildings for $325 Million |
Manhattan’s commercial property market shows new signs of a rebound from Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-05-24 06:43:00 |
Markets |
China’s Latest Crackdown on Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Shakes Market |
Major digital-currency exchanges suspend some activities that targeted users in China |
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| 2021-05-24 06:42:00 |
Markets |
Mario Draghi Helps Pave Way for Italian Bank Mergers |
Italy’s prime minister, who pushed for bank mergers when he ran the ECB, backs rule changes that make deals easier |
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| 2021-05-24 06:41:00 |
Markets |
AMC and Wanda’s Unlikely Happy Ending |
Wanda’s AMC acquisition has finally paid off. That mostly comes down to luck though—the deal still looks mostly like a cautionary tale. |
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| 2021-05-24 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Starts to Hit Auto and Home Insurers |
Key question is whether premium increases will be big enough amid chip shortage, scarcity of rental cars, higher building-material prices |
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| 2021-05-24 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise, Bitcoin Regains Some Ground After Multi-Month Lows |
Investors are keeping a close eye on inflation indicators |
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| 2021-05-24 06:25:00 |
Markets |
Yes, Bitcoin Is Useless. Many Will Say: So What? |
Cryptocurrencies may ultimately have no intrinsic value, but humanity’s love for useless things means they aren’t necessarily worth nothing |
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| 2021-05-24 06:00:00 |
Finance |
Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch to Ban Trainee Brokers From Making Cold Calls |
Brokerage will direct recruits to use Bank of America referrals and LinkedIn messages to prospect for new clients |
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| 2021-05-24 05:49:00 |
Markets |
Issuance of Bundles of Risky Loans Jumps to 16-Year High |
A recovering economy, demand from yield-starved investors boost collateralized loan obligations |
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| 2021-05-24 05:42:00 |
World |
Belarus Forced Landing Prompts Budget Airline to Redirect Flight |
Move by Wizz Air comes after Belarus scrambled a jet fighter to force a Ryanair plane to land in Minsk, where an activist was detained |
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| 2021-05-24 05:30:00 |
NewsPlus |
Lack of New Bond Supply Likely to Support Euro IG Corporate Debt |
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| 2021-05-24 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Are Vaccinated Americans Powering the Economy? Not Yet, Data Show |
People who haven’t received the Covid-19 vaccine are more likely to be out spending |
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| 2021-05-24 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Half of New York Voters Stand by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Poll Finds |
The findings released Monday offered a mixed bag for the governor |
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| 2021-05-24 05:09:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Prices Keep Falling to Approach $30,000 |
Prices flirt with lowest levels since late January |
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| 2021-05-24 04:29:00 |
Markets |
How a Global Minimum Tax Could Impact Markets |
If it comes to pass, U.S. plans for a global minimum levy on corporate profits could rattle companies with lots of overseas revenue and very low tax bills |
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| 2021-05-23 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Let Your Employee With Another Job Offer Leave? |
With more workers signaling a desire to change jobs soon, here are the factors to consider before making a hard push to keep the top performers |
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| 2021-05-23 19:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Phil Mickelson Wins the PGA Championship and Becomes the Oldest Major Champion |
The 50-year-old made history at Kiawah’s Ocean Course, winning his sixth major and second Wanamaker Trophy |
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| 2021-05-23 18:33:00 |
Economy |
Republican Senator Presses Regional Fed Banks on Race-Related Work |
Sen. Pat Toomey sent letters to three regional Fed banks saying some of their recent work on race issues suffered from severe bias |
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| 2021-05-23 18:00:00 |
Deals |
Former Goldman Executive Sumit Rajpal Launches Buyout Firm |
GrowthCurve Capital to focus on technology, healthcare, financial and information services |
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| 2021-05-23 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Back to Iran’s Nuclear Future |
The U.S. barrels toward a repeat of the Obama deal despite no inspector access to crucial sites. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Forgetting Justice Marshall |
An Illinois law school drops his name as the left turns on the Court. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Ned Lamont Says No More Taxes |
A Democratic Governor stands up to his state’s never-enough caucus. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:42:00 |
Opinion |
Hijacking a Plane to Snatch a Blogger |
The Belarus dictator orders his military to divert a civilian flight. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
Scammers and Fraudsters From Sea to Shining Sea |
The warranty on my car has expired, the caller tells me for the 200th time. Who are these people? |
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| 2021-05-23 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
No News Is Bad News When the U.S. and South Korea Meet |
A tepid joint statement reveals that Biden still has no plan for handling China and North Korea. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
Beat Tomorrow’s Pandemic Today |
This is a good time to start building up capacity to fight the next novel pathogen. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:18:00 |
Books |
‘Our Team’ Review: Progress at the Plate |
In the 1940s, four men affiliated with the Cleveland Indians—two white, two black—helped change the game and the nation. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:18:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: The ‘Holder Model’ on the Press |
When it comes to spying on journalists, the Justice Department knows what to do. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Mexican Democracy’s Big Test |
The June 6 midterm elections are a chance to rein in the power of President López Obrador. |
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| 2021-05-23 17:16:00 |
World |
Belarus Jet Forces Ryanair Plane to Land in Minsk |
Commercial flight from Greece to Lithuania was carrying an opposition activist, who was detained |
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| 2021-05-23 16:46:00 |
Politics |
World Crises Crash Biden’s Home-Front Agenda |
Warfare in the Middle East is the latest intrusion, though domestic issues remain tops on president’s priority list |
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| 2021-05-23 16:24:00 |
World |
Cable-Car Crash Kills 14 In Italy |
The car fell around 60 feet and crashed into a hillside above Lake Maggiore in northern Italy |
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| 2021-05-23 15:03:00 |
U.S. |
Elizabeth Holmes Jury to Hear of Faulty Theranos Tests From Patients |
A federal judge also ruled that limited evidence of Holmes’s wealth and lifestyle could be heard at her fraud trial |
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| 2021-05-23 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Housing, Consumer Spending, Inflation |
Friday’s Commerce Department report on consumer spending and inflation highlights a relatively quiet week for economic data |
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| 2021-05-23 14:57:00 |
World |
Intelligence on Sick Staff at Wuhan Lab Fuels Debate On Covid-19 Origin |
Report says researchers went to hospital in November 2019, shortly before confirmed outbreak; adds to calls for probe of whether virus escaped lab |
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| 2021-05-23 14:30:00 |
Politics |
No Bridge in Sight for Biden Infrastructure Plan |
Compromise appears elusive amid fundamental disagreements over what should be in the bill and how to pay for it |
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| 2021-05-23 13:55:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Will Continue to Give Israel ‘Means to Defend Itself,’ Blinken Says |
Comments from Secretary of State come as some Democrats raise concerns that military aid could be fueling the conflict |
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| 2021-05-23 13:16:00 |
A-hed |
Samsung Family Art Trove Needs a Home, and Towns Are Vying to Adopt |
The conglomerate’s late leader amassed a collection of masterpieces, and South Korean towns are angling to display a chunk of it by claiming ties to him; ‘he was born here’ |
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| 2021-05-23 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
Mark Cuban Knows Crypto |
The Dallas Mavericks owner explains the allure and efficiency of digital ‘ownership.’ |
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| 2021-05-23 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Trouble With Biden’s ‘Green Bank’ |
This stealthy infrastructure idea would create a mess of perhaps $1 trillion in politicized lending. Think Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. |
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| 2021-05-23 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Arizona Election Audit to Resume Amid GOP Infighting |
Republican-majority county board says the audit ordered by Senate Republican leaders is a mismanaged ‘spectacle,’ while supporters say the audit will address election questions |
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| 2021-05-23 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Big Tech Adversary Poised to Take Assertive FTC Antitrust Role |
Lina Khan, known for her criticism of companies including Amazon, would consider issues extending beyond Silicon Valley |
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| 2021-05-23 11:38:00 |
Opinion |
Iron Dome Also Saves Many Palestinian Lives |
The anti-missile system—made by Raytheon and the Israeli firms Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)—is only one of the highly efficient defense innovations the two countries have jointly produced. |
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| 2021-05-23 11:37:00 |
Opinion |
Traditional Science Is Also Corrupted by Bias |
Lawrence Krauss takes the seemingly moderate (while definitely comfortable) high road in expressing dismay at the recent overt (instead of centuries-old covert) introduction of bias into scientific leadership. |
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| 2021-05-23 11:36:00 |
Opinion |
Whitmer’s Bad Excuse for Enbridge Pipeline Blockade |
Michigan’s Governor is trying to abrogate an international treaty between the U.S. and Canada, and there is no scientific basis for her claim that the pipeline poses an environmental risk. |
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| 2021-05-23 11:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Subway Hires Security to Improve Safety |
Transit agency plans to spend $2.2 million a month on private guards in bid to lure back riders |
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| 2021-05-23 10:03:00 |
Economy |
Grand Reopening to Test Consumers’ Appetite to Keep Spending |
Households will buy a lot more services as economies reopen, but that doesn’t mean they will have to cut back on goods |
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| 2021-05-23 10:00:00 |
Business |
The Five Biggest Mistakes Companies Make With Customer Surveys |
Among them: They ask too many questions, or too few. So what’s the right number? |
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| 2021-05-23 09:41:00 |
World |
Manhunt for Rogue Soldier in Belgium Focuses Attention on Extremists in Western Militaries |
U.S., France and Germany are also grappling with advocates of far-right views among their ranks |
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| 2021-05-23 09:00:00 |
Business |
Why Companies Shouldn’t Give Up on Focus Groups |
In an era of big data, marketers may be forgetting that it still pays to listen to customers |
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| 2021-05-23 09:00:00 |
Tech |
For Startup Leaders, SPACs Have Lost Their Allure |
Entrepreneurs are increasingly wary about the money-raising tool after watching peers’ stocks slide and investors balk |
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| 2021-05-23 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Echo Buds 2 Review: A More Affordable Alternative to Apple’s AirPods Pro |
Amazon’s second-generation earbuds have active noise-canceling and hands-free Alexa—and cost less than competition from Apple, Samsung and Bose |
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| 2021-05-23 08:50:00 |
World |
Extreme Weather Kills 21 Runners in Chinese Mountain Ultramarathon |
The dead were among 172 participants in event hit by freezing rain and gale-force winds in Baiyin, Gansu province |
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| 2021-05-23 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Simone Biles Returns to Claim the Hardest Vault in Women’s Gymnastics History |
After a long pandemic hiatus, Biles is back—with the “Yurchenko double pike” placing a new record by her name. |
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| 2021-05-23 08:00:00 |
World |
Russia’s Navalny Fights to Stay in Public Eye in Putin Standoff |
Imprisoned dissident’s supporters are looking for new ways to maintain his visibility and, they say, keep him alive |
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| 2021-05-23 08:00:00 |
Business |
Bosses Still Aren’t Sure Remote Workers Have ‘Hustle’ |
Post-pandemic, more employees will work remotely than did before Covid-19. Yet the views of some managers suggest the culture of office face time remains alive and well |
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| 2021-05-23 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Epic Games vs. Apple Trial Prepares for Closing Arguments |
Apple called CEO Tim Cook and other execs to rebuff ‘Fortnite’ creator’s monopoly claims as trial turns to debate over security, profits |
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| 2021-05-23 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Alibaba’s Winning Cloud Formula Is Coming Under Pressure |
ByteDance, state sector had been solid customers, but times are getting tougher |
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| 2021-05-23 06:46:00 |
World |
Volcano Eruption Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Eastern Congo |
Mount Nyiragongo erupted for the first time in nearly two decades, sending many fleeing into neighboring Rwanda |
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| 2021-05-23 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Forces Investors to Scramble for Solutions |
Pickup in consumer-price momentum leaves tough choices in assets like gold, bitcoin |
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| 2021-05-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Elon Musk Has Become Bitcoin’s Biggest Influencer, Like It or Not |
With the cryptocurrency down about 40% from its peak, some investors are unhappy with Tesla CEO’s tweets |
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| 2021-05-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Nonprofit Seeks to Trap Carbon in the Financial Markets |
Climate Vault buys up permits to pollute from the cap-and-trade market and then locks them away |
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| 2021-05-22 21:05:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Grants Haitians Reprieve From Deportations |
Temporary protected status will shield about 150,000 Haitians for 18 months |
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| 2021-05-22 19:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Phil Mickelson Chases Golf History at the PGA Championship |
The 50-year old enters the final round at Kiawah’s Ocean Course with the lead and aiming to become the oldest major championship winner ever |
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| 2021-05-22 14:24:00 |
Business |
U.S. to Downgrade Mexico’s Air-Safety Rating |
FAA has determined the country’s oversight falls short of international standards |
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| 2021-05-22 12:11:00 |
U.S. |
Jeffrey Epstein Guards Reach Deal to Avoid Jail Time, Conviction |
Federal authorities deferred prosecution of two employees who admitted to falsifying records the night the disgraced financier died by suicide |
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| 2021-05-22 12:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Family Reunion Trips: Inspiring Ideas and Foolproof Strategies |
Want to simultaneously book a much-needed escape and finally see your extended clan? Family-reunion vacations are taking off. Here’s how to max out together-time, plus 9 resorts, from Maine to Wyoming, that welcome big broods. |
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| 2021-05-22 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Honest Abe Learned From Geometry |
For today’s students as for Abraham Lincoln, geometrical proofs offer a gold standard for integrity and clear thinking. |
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| 2021-05-22 12:01:00 |
Tech |
Apple and the End of the Car as We Know It |
As cars become computers with wheels, Apple is joining other tech companies in eyeing the $5 trillion auto market |
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| 2021-05-22 12:00:00 |
Business |
India’s Covid-19 Crisis Tests the World’s Back Offices |
The country’s IT giants are trying to provide vaccines and medical treatment for millions of staff without letting their work slip |
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| 2021-05-22 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
How to Ask George Clooney for Advice |
One of Hollywood’s most powerful agents, Bryan Lourd, says: ‘All of the dysfunction in my life made me great at this job’ |
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| 2021-05-22 11:30:00 |
Politics |
Progressives Pressure Top Democrats on Israel Arms Deal, Policing |
Biden plays down liberals’ influence in challenging party unity in Congress |
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| 2021-05-22 10:54:00 |
World |
U.S.-China Tech Fight Opens New Front in Ethiopia |
A U.S.-backed consortium beat a Chinese-backed one for a multibillion-dollar contract to build Ethiopia’s 5G-capable network |
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| 2021-05-22 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Answer at the PGA Championship Is Blowing in the Wind |
Phil Mickelson and Louis Oosthuizen lead after two rounds at Kiawah’s Ocean Course, where windy conditions are proving hellacious for the world’s best golfers |
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| 2021-05-22 10:00:00 |
Business |
Pinterest’s Use of AI Drives Growth |
Using neural networks, the site is able to find images—and ads—that will catch the consumer’s eye |
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| 2021-05-22 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Grocers Need Not Fear Amazon—for Now |
While e-commerce company’s multiyear effort has yet to pay off, established players can’t afford to chill |
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| 2021-05-22 09:24:00 |
World |
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Holds as Aid Trickles Into Gaza Strip |
International medicine, medical equipment and animal feed enters from Israel, while more protests are planned in Jerusalem |
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| 2021-05-22 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Lower Their Sights on Healthcare Changes |
Progressive hopes for Medicare for All and a public option face steep odds |
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| 2021-05-22 09:00:00 |
Tech |
To-Do List, Reminders and Calendar Apps to Help You Remember |
We’ve all become more forgetful over the past year. It’s time to enlist help from memory-aiding apps, services and assistants |
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| 2021-05-22 08:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Anti-Victoria’s Secret Underwear Revolution Is Here |
A new wave of inclusive, direct-to-consumer brands aimed at Gen Z and millennial shoppers—including Parade, Cuup and Negative— is shaking up the intimates market |
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| 2021-05-22 08:25:00 |
World |
China’s Zhurong Rover Begins Roaming Mars |
China becomes only the second country to successfully operate a rover on Mars after the U.S. |
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| 2021-05-22 07:00:00 |
Film Review |
‘Nightmare Alley’: A Restoration to Dream About |
Cinephiles will delight in the Criterion Collection’s soon-to-be released remastered version of the classic 1947 noir film starring Tyrone Power. |
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| 2021-05-22 07:00:00 |
Music Review |
‘Another Land’ by Dave Holland Review: Songs for a Summer Afternoon |
The jazz bassist reunites with guitarist Kevin Eubanks and drummer Obed Calvaire on an easygoing album. |
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| 2021-05-22 07:00:00 |
World |
#MeToo Supporters in China Discouraged as Accuser Faces Court Delay |
A former intern who alleged she was sexually harassed by one of China’s best-known TV anchors says a court delayed her case hours before a scheduled hearing |
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| 2021-05-22 05:30:00 |
Business |
New Face-Mask Rules Put Grocery Workers Back at Center of Debate |
Supermarket employees say they feel their health is at risk as some people drop masks |
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| 2021-05-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Selling to Buy a Bigger Home? It May Be Rough in This Hot Market |
Here’s how to look at the financials and logistics of trading up in a seller’s market |
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| 2021-05-21 20:40:00 |
Business |
AMC’s Largest Shareholder Wanda Group Pares Down Stake |
The Chinese conglomerate had bought the theater chain in 2012 and helped to take it public |
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| 2021-05-21 19:57:00 |
Markets |
Target, Microsoft, Oatly: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-05-21 19:32:00 |
Politics |
Biden Rules Out Justice Department Access to Journalists’ Phone Records |
President’s comments come after two news outlets said they were informed the agency had obtained reporters’ phone records during Trump administration |
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| 2021-05-21 19:25:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Will Provide Covid-19 Vaccines to 550,000 South Korean Troops Engaged With U.S. Forces |
Biden says the two countries are forging a partnership on vaccine manufacturing |
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| 2021-05-21 19:24:00 |
World |
Egypt Played Central Role in Israeli-Palestinian Cease-Fire |
Officials in Washington and Cairo had been in constant contact over the past week in an effort to stop the hostilities |
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| 2021-05-21 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Gretchen Whitmer’s Pipeline War |
Michigan’s Governor assaults Canada and the Midwest economy. |
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| 2021-05-21 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Global Tax Trouble |
His corporate minimum tax rate is falling, as other countries rebel. |
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| 2021-05-21 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Facts on Florida’s Election Law |
Another state is accused of ‘voter suppression,’ despite its real record. |
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| 2021-05-21 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Child Care Excuse for Unfilled Jobs |
A study finds parents have resumed work at the same rate as nonparents. |
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| 2021-05-21 18:14:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Circle’s New Compliance Chief Looks to Refine Fintech Firm’s Risk Framework |
The appointment comes as the digital-currency transaction company seeks to expand to new jurisdictions |
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| 2021-05-21 18:07:00 |
Politics |
White House Learned From the Past to Handle Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict |
U.S.-Israeli ties were strained in earlier war in 2014, complicating peace initiatives |
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| 2021-05-21 17:50:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin, Ether Prices Continue Falling After China Spurs Regulatory Fears |
Cryptocurrency prices extend selloff after China orders crackdown on mining, trading |
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| 2021-05-21 17:30:00 |
Opinion |
Does a Great Writer Have a Private Life After Death? |
Unsavory details of a poet’s or novelist’s story may cast light on his work. But they may not. |
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| 2021-05-21 17:29:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Gets a Real Vaccine Job |
Instead of coasting along on Operation Warp Speed, he needs to vaccinate the world for global security. |
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| 2021-05-21 17:28:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Bike Privilege |
‘Anti-racist efforts within cycling must move beyond the trite euphemisms.’ |
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| 2021-05-21 17:20:00 |
CIO Journal |
Robotics Hub Carnegie Mellon Lands $150 Million Grant |
The Pittsburgh university looks to build next-generation technology and attract talent to region with long history of manufacturing innovation |
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| 2021-05-21 16:51:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home Prices Push to Record High, Slowing Pace of Purchases |
Cost for existing properties up 19% in April from year earlier; supply of homes remains limited |
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| 2021-05-21 16:48:00 |
U.S. |
White House Cuts Infrastructure Price Tag to $1.7 Trillion in Counteroffer to Republicans |
New plan lowers overall price tag of President Biden’s package from original $2.3 trillion cost |
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| 2021-05-21 16:29:00 |
Opinion |
Not Every Quintile Pays Its Fair Share of Tax |
Rahm Emanuel is correct when he claims the Republicans have lost credibility on taxes but he perpetuates two tax myths of the left. |
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| 2021-05-21 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong Freeze of Lai’s Property Is Legal |
We will use all appropriate legal measures to crack down on activities endangering national security. |
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| 2021-05-21 16:26:00 |
Opinion |
Should California Forfeit Its Massive Covid-Aid Bonus? |
Doesn’t California have to forfeit its share of federal funds? |
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| 2021-05-21 16:00:00 |
World |
Israel-Gaza Cease-Fire: What You Need to Know About the Conflict |
Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to a fragile cease-fire that began early Friday following pressure from the U.S. and its allies |
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| 2021-05-21 16:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Up and Away: How Baby Spiders Fly |
Tiny spiderlings have a unique and still-mysterious way of getting aloft that’s inspiring to those of us who, like them, lack wings |
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| 2021-05-21 15:49:00 |
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Time Nearer for Reducing Fed’s Aid for Economy, Officials Say |
Richmond Fed president says economy’s rebound puts the central bank closer to threshold for changing policy direction |
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| 2021-05-21 15:27:00 |
U.S. |
New York Police Charge Pro-Palestinian Protester With Hate Crime |
Waseem Awawdeh is accused of beating a Jewish man during protest near Times Square |
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| 2021-05-21 15:19:00 |
Masterpiece |
Elevating the Ordinary |
In Yasujiro Ozu’s ‘Tokyo Story,’ a quiet domestic drama pushes us to reflect on our own lives. |
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| 2021-05-21 15:18:00 |
Markets |
VF Corp. Can Still Skate With Scuffed Vans |
The company has many ways to grow its brands even as Vans sales slow |
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| 2021-05-21 15:08:00 |
Experience Report |
You’ll Soon be Able to Use Your Apple Watch Without Touching the Screen |
Companies like Apple and Spotify are making it easier for people with disabilities to use their products. Accessibility advocates hope more follow suit |
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| 2021-05-21 14:58:00 |
Business |
Tribune Says Sale to Alden Wins Approval Amid Confusion Over Key Shareholder’s Vote |
Deal values media company at $635 million, makes Alden second-largest U.S. newspaper owner by circulation |
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| 2021-05-21 14:25:00 |
World |
U.S. Global Minimum Corporate Tax Proposal Gathers Momentum |
Germany and France join U.S. in supporting a minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% |
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| 2021-05-21 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Artists Inspired by Ghosts and Magic |
The new exhibition ‘Supernatural America’ features artworks full of occult symbols and paranormal experiences. |
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| 2021-05-21 13:51:00 |
Opinion |
Confessions of a Career Government Bureaucrat |
Providing a good life for my family came at the cost of dedicating my career to mostly meaningless work. |
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| 2021-05-21 13:50:00 |
Opinion |
Rebellion in the Faculty Lounge |
The new president, Miles K. Davis, wanted to shift Linfield University’s focus to meet student demand. Liberal-arts professors had other ideas. |
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| 2021-05-21 13:42:00 |
Markets |
Government Bond Yields Fall as Investors Grapple With Muddied Economic Picture |
Treasurys and European government bond yields dip after a volatile week of trading |
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| 2021-05-21 13:42:00 |
Business |
Axel Springer in Talks to Buy Axios |
Discussions come as multiple digital-media companies weigh deals to consolidate in pursuit of larger audiences, greater leverage with advertisers |
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| 2021-05-21 13:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
Netflix’s ‘High on the Hog’ Centers Black Cooks in the Story of American Food |
From the origins of rice cultivation to contemporary haute cuisine, Black innovators have always been central to the story of American food. Now, a new Netflix series is telling it that way. |
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| 2021-05-21 13:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Smoky Burnt-Sugar Beet Cornbread |
This recipe from North Carolina-based cultural preservationist Gabrielle Eitienne gets richness from buttermilk |
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| 2021-05-21 13:17:00 |
Business |
Kansas City Southern to Combine With Canadian National Railway in Roughly $30 Billion Deal |
Combination to create first freight-rail network linking U.S., Mexico and Canada by connecting ports in the three countries |
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| 2021-05-21 13:00:00 |
Business |
Consumers Like Chatbots to Be Smart—but Not Too Smart |
If the chatbot seems overconfident or arrogant, users are turned off |
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| 2021-05-21 12:52:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
The columnist Washington feared; the age of artificial intelligence; an all-black musical that transfixed Broadway; interstellar adventure from the author of ‘The Martian’ and more. |
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| 2021-05-21 12:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Mazda CX-30: A Compact Crossover Body With a Hatchback’s Soul |
Aimed at the heart of the booming compact-crossover market, the CX-30 resembles the sporty Mazda Hatchback inside but lacks its fabulousness, finds Dan Neil |
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| 2021-05-21 12:14:00 |
Business |
Getting More People Vaccinated Against Covid-19 Means Wasting Doses |
CDC says vaccinating people should take precedence over ensuring every dose in an open vial is used |
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| 2021-05-21 11:27:00 |
World |
In Cease-Fire, Israel and Hamas See Gains—Toward Differing Goals |
As truce takes effect, the two sides each claim victory, but they don’t have the same measures of success |
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| 2021-05-21 11:20:00 |
Africa |
Boko Haram Leader, Responsible for Chibok Schoolgirl Kidnappings, Dies |
Death of Abubakar Shekau removes one the world’s most brutal and effective terrorists |
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| 2021-05-21 10:59:00 |
Markets |
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Bitcoin When You’re Hungry |
Our decision-making is far less consistent than we think it is. Investors need to recognize that, and work to counter it. |
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| 2021-05-21 10:57:00 |
Books |
‘The Columnist’ Review: Master of the Merry-Go-Round |
The man behind every morning’s must-read for the capital’s movers and shakers: hated, admired, feared. |
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| 2021-05-21 10:54:00 |
Books |
‘There Plant Eyes’ Review: Blindness and Insight |
Coming in tales of blind prophets and inspiring stories of struggle, myths obscure the reality of sightless life. |
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| 2021-05-21 10:53:00 |
Books |
Big Brains: New Books on Artificial Intelligence |
Machines driven by A.I. permeate our lives and may dominate the future. Should we be worried? |
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| 2021-05-21 10:53:00 |
Opinion |
Will Fauci’s Boss Answer the Questions about the Wuhan Lab? |
Lawmakers ask NIH Director Francis Collins about the potential origins of Covid-19. |
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| 2021-05-21 10:06:00 |
World |
Poor Countries Ask Wealthy Ones to Do More to Stave Off Covid-19 Surge |
Developing nations pleading for vaccines say they are also short of oxygen, life-saving drugs and diagnostic tests |
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| 2021-05-21 10:00:00 |
Business |
How Initial Consumer Reviews Can Affect Future Ones |
A new study finds that the first online review of a product can influence the quality and quantity of the reviews that follow |
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| 2021-05-21 10:00:00 |
World |
Airbus Engineer Championed Software Minders for Pilots |
Bernard Ziegler, who has died at age 88, moved computerized controls from military jets to commercial airliners |
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| 2021-05-21 09:55:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Brighten Dark Rooms Through Interior Design: Pro Ideas |
A restoration specialist gave new life to an old house weighed down by dark wood detailing—in this case, a 1912 Craftsman in Los Angeles—without destroying its charm |
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| 2021-05-21 09:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
I’m a Cicada Who’s Been Underground for 17 Years. I Have a Few Questions. |
Correspondence from a reader who’s just crawled out of the earth |
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| 2021-05-21 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Would You Like a SPAC With Your Hotel Room? |
A French hotelier and blank-check companies are less strange bedfellows than they first appear |
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| 2021-05-21 09:00:00 |
Business |
Target, Whole Foods, ShopRite and Other Retailers Look to Upgrade Their Store Brands |
They have set out to change the image of their product lines with better ingredients, a more-appealing name and new packaging |
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| 2021-05-21 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Palo Alto Networks, Deere, Tesla, VF: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Bitcoin prices stabilized around $40,000 following this week’s rout |
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| 2021-05-21 08:54:00 |
CFO Journal |
Delta Air Lines Taps GE Executive as Finance Chief |
Daniel Janki will succeed Paul Jacobson, who left for General Motors |
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| 2021-05-21 08:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Products You Need to Get Full, Gigi Hadid Eyebrows |
Pro tips for mastering the fluffy, gravity-defying arches that are beloved by models, TikTokers and Gen-Z—and can have an anti-aging effect on the rest of us |
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| 2021-05-21 08:32:00 |
Tech |
Teslas Made in Russia? Elon Musk Says It’s Possible |
Tesla CEO says electric-vehicle maker is considering opening a factory in Russia |
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| 2021-05-21 08:30:00 |
Markets |
China Hones Control Over Manganese, a Rising Star in Battery Metals |
Chinese firms join a cartel-like group to tighten output in key products, spurring prices and rival projects world-wide |
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| 2021-05-21 08:29:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
How TikTok Cryptocurrency Influencers Are Teaching a New Generation of Investors |
An informal group of self-styled cryptocurrency advisors are using TikTok, Discord and other online platforms to instruct and, according to some, sometimes con nascent crypto investors. |
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| 2021-05-21 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Cruise Lines Budget for Extra Costs as They Prepare to Restart Sailings |
The industry hopes to offer cruises out of the U.S. in July, which the CDC says is possible |
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| 2021-05-21 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Hospitals Want More Time to Spend Covid-19 Relief Money |
Biden administration faces calls to extend June 30 deadline; providers say they need the funds to cover continuing pandemic care |
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| 2021-05-21 08:00:00 |
Business |
JetBlue Founder’s New Airline Breeze Launches as Travel Bounces Back |
Latest venture from David Neeleman aims to fill in airline network gaps |
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| 2021-05-21 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Tipping for Online Orders Became More Popular During Covid-19 |
The share of card transactions processed by Square that included a gratuity showed an increase |
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| 2021-05-21 07:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Aid to Concert Halls, Theaters Set to Be Distributed Next Week |
Performance-venues industry is frustrated as it waits for the Small Business Administration to award financial assistance |
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| 2021-05-21 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Will Covid-19’s Corporate Winners Now Lose, and Vice Versa? |
Businesses that benefited from the pandemic will lose some momentum and those that suffered will make up lost ground, but investors can’t figure out how much |
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| 2021-05-21 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Miners Are Giving New Life to Old Fossil-Fuel Power Plants |
The lofty prices of cryptocurrencies have investors sinking money into electricity generation, risking a backlash |
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| 2021-05-21 06:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Beginner’s Guide to Traveling in Alaska |
The 49th State is a hot ticket this summer, but it’s not easy to plan a trip there. A brief guide for rookies, from high-flying adventures to low-stress sightseeing. |
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| 2021-05-21 06:42:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Up Ahead of Economic Data |
Technology stocks are poised to be among this week’s best performers following four weeks of declines for the Nasdaq Composite |
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| 2021-05-21 06:29:00 |
Tech |
Google Unit DeepMind Tried—and Failed—to Win AI Autonomy From Parent |
Alphabet cuts off yearslong push by founders of the artificial-intelligence company to secure more independence |
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| 2021-05-21 06:11:00 |
Logistics Report |
Food Supply Chains Are Stretched as Americans Head Back to Restaurants |
Shortages of key ingredients and labor are troubling suppliers as refrigerated transportation costs also surge |
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| 2021-05-21 05:50:00 |
Economy |
Europe’s Economy Springs Back to Life, but Shortages Boost Prices |
Acceleration in Covid-19 vaccinations appears to be having a more beneficial impact on the services sector than anticipated |
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| 2021-05-21 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s Tim Cook Expected to Take Witness Stand in Antitrust Fight |
CEO is likely to emphasize iPhone maker’s value to the app economy, in defense against competition claims from ‘Fortnite’ creator Epic Games |
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| 2021-05-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Fashion Could Catch Up to Investors |
Shareholders are beginning to tune in to the environmental damage caused by throwaway fashion, even as consumers continue to shop |
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| 2021-05-21 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed’s Reverse Repos Having Their Day in the Sun |
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| 2021-05-21 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Higher Capital-Gains Taxes Could Snare Biden’s Wealthy Cabinet Members |
Officials who have divested significant investments, or are in the process, include Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin |
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| 2021-05-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
SPACs Bolster the U.S.’s Global Lead in IPOs |
Europe is losing market share as firms bypass local exchanges to list in New York through blank-check company deals |
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| 2021-05-21 05:30:00 |
World |
South Korea’s Fix for Covid-19 Vaccine Shortages: Ask U.S. for a Swap |
Seoul wants to trade its future batch of vaccines for shots the U.S. can part with now in a one-for-one deal |
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| 2021-05-21 03:07:00 |
Markets |
To Cap Emissions by 2030, China Must Rein In Steel |
As steel tends to follow housing demand, Beijing has to find a better way to shift the economy away from housing and construction |
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| 2021-05-20 22:09:00 |
U.S. |
Newly Published Video Shows Louisiana Troopers Stun, Drag, Hit Black Man Who Died After Traffic Stop |
FBI, Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have opened criminal investigation into 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene |
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| 2021-05-20 20:38:00 |
Business |
Lawsuit Accuses McDonald’s of Racially Discriminatory Ad Spending |
Two companies owned by Byron Allen allege burger giant’s ad spending disproportionately shortchanges Black-owned media outlets |
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| 2021-05-20 19:59:00 |
World |
Israel, Hamas Cease-Fire Begins After 11 Days of Conflict |
Recent clashes have claimed the lives of more than 200 people |
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| 2021-05-20 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
A Bad Infrastructure Bargain |
The Senate talks on a bill are all about money, not policy compromise. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
After the Israeli Cease-Fire |
Islamist radicals saw how Democratic support for Israel has eroded. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:40:00 |
Tech |
Car Makers to Get No Special Treatment in Chip Shortage, Commerce Secretary Says |
Gina Raimondo said auto companies are struggling with the crunch, but so are others that rely on semiconductors |
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| 2021-05-20 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Racism at Chicago’s City Hall |
Mayor Lightfoot will no longer do interviews with white reporters. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
A Faustian Gig Bargain |
Ride-share companies may sell out their workers in a deal with unions in New York. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Save the Secret Service |
A new book charting a venerable institution’s decline should serve as a wake-up call for officials. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Do Psychologists Cause ‘Mental Illness’? |
Ill-defined ailments end up pathologizing normal childhood. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
How to Concentrate on God in a Pandemic |
Attending religious services from home is easier, but there are a lot of distractions. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Worried About Cyberhacks? Say Now You’ll Never Pay Ransom |
Lesson from kidnapping: Meeting criminals’ demands only encourages more criminal behavior. |
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| 2021-05-20 18:12:00 |
Books |
‘Drunk’ Review: Two Cheers for Happy Hour |
Alcohol down the ages has fueled creativity and encouraged social bonding. It is also known to induce feelings of pleasure. What’s the problem? |
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| 2021-05-20 18:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden Welcomes Largely Maskless Crowd to White House |
After the CDC relaxed guidelines for vaccinated people, Thursday’s event marked a return to normal at the White House |
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| 2021-05-20 18:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Mandate’: Even Before Masks, a Directive That Has Often Sparked Resistance |
Once it meant the command of kings; now it means the will of voters and the advice of health experts |
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| 2021-05-20 18:02:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Illinois Withstands Legal Challenge to $14 Billion Bond Deals |
Court says free-market advocate waited too long to challenge 2003 and 2017 bond sales as unconstitutional |
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| 2021-05-20 17:49:00 |
Business |
Three Carnival Lines Plan to Resume Alaska Cruises in July |
Carnival Corp.’s Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line to offer Seattle-to-Alaska itineraries |
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| 2021-05-20 17:43:00 |
Business |
As Amazon, McDonald’s Raise Wages, Small Businesses Struggle to Keep Up |
Companies forgo investment and turn down contracts as they compete with jobless benefits and wage increases at larger firms |
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| 2021-05-20 17:33:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Bounces After Cryptocurrency Crash Shocks Market |
Dogecoin, ether also recover lost ground after Wednesday’s selloff |
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| 2021-05-20 17:32:00 |
Markets |
Return to Normal Not Good Enough for Department Stores |
Rebounding sales at Kohl’s and Macy’s say little about the long-term outlook |
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| 2021-05-20 17:31:00 |
CFO Journal |
Food Distributor Sysco Looks to Slim Down Debt as Pandemic Recovery Takes Shape |
Unveiling its first-ever leverage target, the company said it has paid down $2.3 billion in the past year and will pay down more to free cash for new investment |
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| 2021-05-20 17:28:00 |
Markets |
Tech Stocks Lead Rebound After Jobless Claims Drop |
The S&P 500 edges 1.1% higher as benchmark breaks three-day losing streak |
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| 2021-05-20 17:11:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Dry’: When the Past Is All Too Present |
A cop played by Eric Bana investigates a horrendous crime in his drought-stricken hometown where he, too, remains under suspicion |
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| 2021-05-20 17:09:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Cars That Built the World’ Review: Diving Under the Hood |
A four-part special examines how the development of the automobile changed everyday life and the course of history. |
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| 2021-05-20 17:08:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors in George Floyd Case Weigh Adding Third-Degree Murder Charge Against Three Former Officers |
Former Minneapolis officers currently face charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and manslaughter |
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| 2021-05-20 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Tempest’ Review: A Small Company’s Magic Touch |
Philadelphia’s Lantern Theater Company streams their enchanting 2018 production of Shakespeare’s tale about a shipwreck on a sorcerer’s island. |
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| 2021-05-20 17:01:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Reorders Executive Ranks, Setting Up CEO Race |
Bank names Ted Pick and Andy Saperstein as co-presidents, making them potential candidates to succeed CEO James Gorman along with two others |
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| 2021-05-20 17:00:00 |
Film Review |
‘Dream Horse’ Review: Unbridled Aspirations |
Toni Collette and Damian Lewis star in a fictionalized version of the documentary ‘Dark Horse’—the story of a Welsh town that challenges the British racing aristocracy at its own elite sport. |
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| 2021-05-20 16:58:00 |
Television Review |
‘Whitstable Pearl’ Review: Seaside Sleuth |
In a quaint English mystery series on Acorn TV, Kerry Godliman plays a seafood restaurant owner with a side business as a private investigator. |
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| 2021-05-20 16:57:00 |
Markets |
Oatly Shares Jump in Market Debut |
The Swedish oat-milk maker’s stock climbs 19% on first day of trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market |
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| 2021-05-20 16:38:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Treasury Offers 15% Minimum Corporate Tax in Global Talks |
The offer is below the 21% level it has been seeking for U.S.-based companies’ foreign income |
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| 2021-05-20 16:23:00 |
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European Rival to Robinhood, Trade Republic, Raises $900 Million at $5 Billion Valuation |
The investment makes Trade Republic one of the most highly valued private financial-technology companies in Europe |
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| 2021-05-20 16:20:00 |
Business |
CNN Says Chris Cuomo Erred in Advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Misconduct Claims |
Network declines to discipline anchor for participating in strategy calls over sexual-harassment allegations against his brother |
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| 2021-05-20 16:16:00 |
Tech |
Google to Open Its First Permanent Retail Store This Summer in New York City |
Store, in tech giant’s Chelsea campus, will showcase and repair Pixel phones, Nest thermostats, Fibit wearables |
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| 2021-05-20 16:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Long Road to Protecting Inventions With Patents |
Gunpowder was never protected. Neither were inventions by Southern slaves. Vaccines are—but that’s now the subject of a debate. |
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| 2021-05-20 16:04:00 |
Deals |
Kansas City Southern Expected to Terminate Canadian Pacific Deal |
The rail operator expected to favor competing deal from Canadian National |
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| 2021-05-20 15:51:00 |
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Purdue Pharma Warns Summer Bankruptcy Trial Could Be Delayed |
A Purdue bankruptcy lawyer says open disputes over the company’s disclosures to creditors could delay an August trial over its chapter 11 plan |
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| 2021-05-20 15:49:00 |
Politics |
Rep. Kevin McCarthy Grapples With Legacy of Trump |
Nearly three dozen House GOP lawmakers broke with party leaders over Jan. 6 riot commission; former president calls them ‘wayward’ |
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| 2021-05-20 15:43:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Bill Funding Security Enhancements at Capitol by One Vote |
Legislation in wake of Jan. 6 attack faces uncertain path in Senate |
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| 2021-05-20 15:40:00 |
Real Estate |
Hosting Houseguests Again? 14 Ways to Make Their Visit Unforgettable |
As we happily greet overnighters once more, these creative, stylish guest-room gestures will let them know just how welcome they are |
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| 2021-05-20 15:19:00 |
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Bank of Canada Warns of Rising Concern Over Household Debt, Housing Markets |
Central bank says rising real-estate prices, mortgage debt are exacerbating vulnerabilities to financial stability in housing sector |
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| 2021-05-20 14:51:00 |
Opinion |
Another Inflation Warning |
The Philadelphia Fed finds historic price surges. |
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| 2021-05-20 14:29:00 |
Markets |
Freightliner’s Road Is Clearer Without Mercedes-Benz |
European spinoffs have historically made money for investors, and there is no reason to think Daimler’s truck demerger is an exception |
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| 2021-05-20 14:29:00 |
World |
With Iranian Help, Hamas Builds ‘Made in Gaza’ Rockets and Drones to Target Israel |
More than 4,000 rockets fired; thousands more left in the arsenal, Israelis estimate |
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| 2021-05-20 14:25:00 |
Opinion |
Clean Energy Can Be Made a Cleaner Process |
We provide six key areas of action for policy makers to ensure that critical minerals enable an accelerated transition to clean energy. |
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| 2021-05-20 14:24:00 |
Opinion |
St. Serra’s Legacy Should Be Taught in Full |
Junipero Serra’s arrival saw the military subjugation of the tribes, mass death in the pandemic that accompanied the Spanish occupation and the enforced serfdom of free Indians. |
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| 2021-05-20 14:23:00 |
Opinion |
Feds Hurt Fannie, Freddie’s Capitalization |
The government has now collected $100 billion more than it advanced—money which would easily remedy Mr. Calabria’s concerns about capital. |
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| 2021-05-20 14:04:00 |
Economy |
Biden’s IRS Plan Would Double Agency Staffing, Target Cryptocurrency |
Treasury Department report details $80 billion IRS expansion, projects $700 billion in net revenue |
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| 2021-05-20 14:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Computers Speaking Icelandic Could Save the Language From ‘Stafrænn Dauði’ (That’s Icelandic for ‘Digital Death’) |
To counter the dominance of English in technology and media, Iceland is teaching apps and devices to speak its native language. |
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| 2021-05-20 14:00:00 |
Economy |
Fed to Publish Paper on Digital Currency This Summer |
Chairman Jerome Powell says the paper represents the beginning of ‘a thoughtful and deliberative process’ as the Fed weights central-bank digital currency |
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| 2021-05-20 13:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Italy’s Best White-Wine Bargains |
Consistently as well made as they are well-priced, the white wines of Campania are the savvy oenophile’s summertime pick |
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| 2021-05-20 12:31:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Jobless Claims Extend Decline to New Pandemic Low |
More Republican states cut $300 benefits, likely creating further reductions this summer |
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| 2021-05-20 12:18:00 |
Opinion |
Great Inflation Expectations Won’t Save the Fed |
Jawbone all you want, both Main Street and Wall Street know price high jinks when they see them. |
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| 2021-05-20 12:18:00 |
Opinion |
‘Common Good’ Conservatism’s Catholic Roots |
The antimarket right should remember that political liberty proceeds from economic freedom. |
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| 2021-05-20 12:00:00 |
Business |
Gen Z Gets Career Advice, One TikTok at a Time |
Social-media site is providing entry-level job seekers a place to find advice—and commiseration—from people their own age |
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| 2021-05-20 11:55:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Is the Apogee of Rational Speculation |
Maybe it is a huge win, maybe it is zero. Take your pick. |
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| 2021-05-20 11:40:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Parent’s Founder Is Latest China Tech Boss to Step Down Amid Government Crackdown |
ByteDance’s Zhang Yiming hands the reins to co-founder, saying he wants to focus on innovation |
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| 2021-05-20 11:33:00 |
Markets |
ETFs: What They Are and How They Can Fit Into Your Investment Portfolio |
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| 2021-05-20 11:31:00 |
World |
Europe’s Latest Covid-19 Surge Is Finally Receding |
Falling cases and steep rise in vaccinations raise hopes of an economic rebound this summer |
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| 2021-05-20 11:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Seven Epic Road Trips for this Summer and Beyond |
A few of our favorite driving vacations in the U.S., meticulously planned from beginning to end |
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| 2021-05-20 11:03:00 |
Real Estate |
Your Guide to the Ultimate Summer Garden |
An editor-curated list of our favorite stories about maxing out your outdoor space—including tips on creating a soothing oasis and how to avoid the worst patio-decorating mistakes |
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| 2021-05-20 11:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Disrupts Years of Health Progress in U.S. |
Deaths from infections in 2020 ranked the highest they have been in decades, exposing and exacerbating health inequities |
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| 2021-05-20 10:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can’t Make It to the Hairstylist? Try a Bucket Hat |
Favored by Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher in the 1990s, bucket hats are back thanks to brands like Celine. Here, 4 modern versions to wear now, especially on bad hair days. |
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| 2021-05-20 10:03:00 |
Economy |
Cryptocurrency Has Yet to Make the World a Better Place |
An innovation that has failed to catch on for legal transactions proves invaluable to ransomers |
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| 2021-05-20 10:00:00 |
Markets |
After Credit Cards, Which Debt Should You Pay? |
Auto and personal loans may be next on the list for Americans who paid down credit-card debt during the pandemic |
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| 2021-05-20 09:36:00 |
World |
India’s Navy Searches for Dozens Missing After Cyclone Kills 26 on Barge |
At least 50 people are still missing after barge sinks off coast of Mumbai |
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| 2021-05-20 09:12:00 |
Markets |
Big Banks Fined for Operating Bond-Trading Cartel |
Traders at seven investment banks were found to have shared customer prices and other sensitive information before government bond auctions |
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| 2021-05-20 09:12:00 |
Markets |
Apollo Co-Founder Josh Harris to Leave Day-to-Day Role |
Harris to remain a member of the board and its executive committee |
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| 2021-05-20 09:02:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Wants to Charm Startups. It Won’t Be Easy. |
Bank has raised $3 billion in client money with plans to invest it in companies such as a digital bank and a food-delivery service |
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| 2021-05-20 09:00:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Takes Another Crack at Healthcare, Starting With Its Own |
Bank is building a unit focused on employee healthcare after collapse of Haven, its partnership with Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway |
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| 2021-05-20 09:00:00 |
Markets |
What Commodities Prices Are Saying About Inflation |
Surging prices for economic building blocks have spurred debate over whether inflation is transitory or something more lasting |
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| 2021-05-20 09:00:00 |
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Bain Capital Ventures Closes Two Funds at $1.3 Billion |
Bain Capital’s venture-capital arm is pivoting toward early-stage startups |
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| 2021-05-20 08:48:00 |
CFO Journal |
Former ICE CFO Looks Back on Dozens of Deals Made During His Tenure |
Scott Hill retired last week after more than 14 years as finance chief of the marketplace operator |
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| 2021-05-20 08:29:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s Chaotic Reopening Forces Airlines to Experiment |
With almost no visibility on future demand, low-cost carriers are launching and dropping routes at a breakneck pace |
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| 2021-05-20 08:12:00 |
Markets |
Tencent Earnings Power Through Tech Crackdown |
The gaming company’s shares have been pummeled along with the rest of the Chinese tech sector, but its latest results show the doom may be overdone |
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| 2021-05-20 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Amazon Suspends Training for New York City Cargo E-Bikes |
One of the customized three-wheelers fell on its side during practice session |
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| 2021-05-20 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Vrbo Isn’t Airbnb’s Problem |
Airbnb has a host problem, but not because of Vrbo |
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| 2021-05-20 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Pandemic Videogame Habits Might Be Hard to Break |
Videogame publisher stocks have been among the hardest hit in the recovery trade but gamers’ new engagement could last |
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| 2021-05-20 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Popeyes Releases Diversity Scorecard on Marketing Efforts |
Fast-food chain says it will give preference to agencies that are committed to improving racial and ethnic diversity within their ranks |
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| 2021-05-20 05:33:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Raise Tough Issues for Health Authorities |
Western governments increase orders in case of waning immunity and variant threats, but need isn’t clear yet and much of world lacks initial doses |
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| 2021-05-20 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Rate Calculator: Customize Your Own Consumer-Price Index |
The Covid-19 pandemic changed Americans’ spending habits, and the government’s monthly inflation report may not show price changes you are seeing at the pump or supermarket |
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| 2021-05-20 05:30:00 |
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Ransomware Boom Forces More Companies to Cut Deals With Criminals |
A wave of hacks has created a cottage industry of negotiators who broker payouts |
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| 2021-05-20 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Tesla Drivers Test Autopilot’s Limits, Attracting Audiences—and Safety Concerns |
Some users brag online about how they misuse their cars by tricking the driver-assistance system |
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| 2021-05-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China’s Mutual-Fund Stars Go From Boom to Backlash |
Investors thronged to market-beating fund managers. Then the market slumped, and the onetime stars became targets of online ire. |
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| 2021-05-19 23:32:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Parent’s Founder Zhang Yiming to Step Down as CEO |
Co-founder Liang Rubo to succeed Zhang as Bytedance CEO |
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| 2021-05-19 21:21:00 |
Experience Report |
Website Makers Tinker With Tools to Serve Blind Users |
Wix is one of the latest software companies to offer a feature that scans a website to make sure it works for people with vision problems |
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| 2021-05-19 20:55:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Plans to Pull the Plug on Internet Explorer |
Software giant’s web browser to join other early internet mainstays like AOL Instant Messenger on the digital scrap heap |
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| 2021-05-19 19:37:00 |
CFO Journal |
L Brands Names CFOs for Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works |
The appointments come ahead of the planned separation into two publicly traded companies |
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| 2021-05-19 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
Europe Balks at Biden’s Tax Plan |
Countries don’t want to punish themselves to rescue bad U.S. policy. |
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| 2021-05-19 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
The Price of Woke Corporate Politics |
A new ad campaign targets Nike, Coca-Cola and American Airlines. |
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| 2021-05-19 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Voters Say No to Endless Emergency |
In Pennsylvania, a rebuke to Gov. Tom Wolf’s diktats. |
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| 2021-05-19 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Why the British Right Is Up, but America’s Is Down |
Democrats learned from Jeremy Corbyn’s defeat that they needed a veneer of moderation. |
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| 2021-05-19 18:36:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Declines to Impose Sanctions on Nord Stream Pipeline |
Torn between ally Germany, desire to counter Russian influence, Biden administration move all but enables natural-gas line to be completed |
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| 2021-05-19 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Why Give Away Bagram Air Base? |
Wedged between Iran and China, the Afghanistan location can’t be beat. |
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| 2021-05-19 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Gerrymanders and Double Standards |
Both parties draw maps with an eye toward power, but Eric Holder and Barack Obama pretend that Democrats don’t. |
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| 2021-05-19 18:34:00 |
Books |
‘The War Beat, Pacific’ Review: Under Wraps and Under Fire |
Boxed in by censorship rules and isolated on distant shores, correspondents struggled to bring grim reality to the public they served. |
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| 2021-05-19 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Law and Order: It’s Back |
New York City’s mayoral race is forcing the Democrats to talk about crime—again. |
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| 2021-05-19 17:50:00 |
Business |
Discovery Chief Got Options Valued at $190 Million on Eve of AT&T Deal |
David Zaslav is expected to run the newly combined media firm, and received the award as part of a new employment contract |
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| 2021-05-19 17:46:00 |
CFO Journal |
Domino’s Finance Chief Stuart Levy Moves On |
Resignation wasn’t the result of disagreements about financial reporting, accounting or related matters, pizza chain says |
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| 2021-05-19 17:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
When Can Americans Travel to Europe? EU Announces They Are Opening Their Borders |
A guide to traveling to Europe this summer: The latest entry requirements, which countries have reopened their borders and where you might face Covid-mandated curfews. |
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| 2021-05-19 17:28:00 |
World |
What Is Happening in Ceuta, the Spanish Enclave Bordering Morocco? |
A sudden influx of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta caught Spanish authorities off guard, amid diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco |
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| 2021-05-19 17:25:00 |
Markets |
Squarespace Shares Trade Lower in Market Debut |
Website-development company goes public as technology stocks face pressure |
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| 2021-05-19 17:22:00 |
U.S. |
New York Attorney General Bolsters Manhattan Prosecutors’ Trump Investigation |
The offices joined forces to investigate the former president’s business affairs |
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| 2021-05-19 17:15:00 |
Politics |
House Set to Back Creation of Commission on Jan. 6 Capitol Riot |
Former President Trump and GOP leaders urged Republicans to oppose the bill |
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| 2021-05-19 17:06:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
How Norman Lloyd Sustained an Eight-Decade Career |
The actor, who died last week at the age of 106, worked with Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock and Robin Williams. |
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| 2021-05-19 17:03:00 |
Art Review |
‘Beginnings, Forever: From the Collection of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts / Shinnyo-en’ Review: Through the Lens of Youth |
San Diego’s Museum of Photographic Arts exhibits a potpourri of pieces from its Japanese sister institution, which emphasizes work created by photographers younger than 35. |
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| 2021-05-19 17:00:00 |
Business |
FTC, States Sue Frontier Communications Over Promised Internet Speeds |
Suit alleges the internet-service provider charged consumers for higher speeds than they received |
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| 2021-05-19 16:55:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials Voice Support for New Tool to Smooth Market Stress, Minutes Show |
Central bankers said a standing repo facility could provide a timely and automatic response to incipient market pressures |
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| 2021-05-19 16:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Public and Private Colleges in the South |
UNC at Chapel Hill and Duke are the region’s top public and private schools in the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-05-19 16:51:00 |
Business |
Colonial Pipeline CEO Tells Why He Paid Hackers a $4.4 Million Ransom |
Joseph Blount says he needed to quickly restore service after cyberattack threatened East Coast supply |
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| 2021-05-19 16:41:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Whistleblower Is Awarded $28 Million in Panasonic Avionics Case |
SEC says sum is one of 10 largest awards paid out by its whistleblower program |
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| 2021-05-19 16:32:00 |
Markets |
Oatly Prepares to Price IPO Amid Stock-Market Declines |
The oat-milk maker will be the latest test for the slowing market for initial public offerings |
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| 2021-05-19 16:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Give Your Garden a Nostalgic, Grandmillennial Makeover |
Especially popular among 20- and 30-somethings, this aesthetic, which combines vintage charm with modern flair, ushers in a new look for patios |
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| 2021-05-19 16:12:00 |
Economy |
Fed Signals Eventual Shift From Easy-Money Pandemic Policies |
Officials want to begin planning for tapering of bond-buying program, April meeting minutes show |
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| 2021-05-19 15:57:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Falls as Much as 30% as Investors Sour on Cryptocurrencies |
Investors have shunned riskier assets this week, marking a sudden shift in mood that is delivering heavy losses to inexperienced traders |
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| 2021-05-19 15:31:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Gift to Putin on Nord Stream 2 |
He treats a Russian gas pipeline better than he does the Keystone XL in America. |
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| 2021-05-19 15:25:00 |
Business |
Ford to Unveil Electric F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck |
Auto maker also says it will idle plants that make gas-versions of the F-150 pickup truck for two weeks because of the chip shortage |
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| 2021-05-19 15:11:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 11 Movies, Series and Projects to Stream This Week |
Eric Bana goes home to the Australian country in ‘The Dry,’ ‘Master of None’ evolves on Netflix, and Seth Rogen brings friends into his audiobook. |
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| 2021-05-19 15:04:00 |
Business |
Emergent Has Made Over 100 Million Doses of J&J Covid-19 Vaccine, CEO Says |
Contract manufacturer says FDA, which had found problems at its plant, is evaluating whether the new shots can be released |
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| 2021-05-19 14:44:00 |
Opinion |
Working Hard Becomes Less Cost-Effective |
The work ethic is being strangled by government. |
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| 2021-05-19 14:43:00 |
Opinion |
In Praise of the Federal Ethanol Regulations |
The Renewable Fuel Standard deserves credit for reducing pump prices and saving Americans billions each year. |
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| 2021-05-19 14:41:00 |
Opinion |
Lifeguards Are Skilled, but Worth $392,000? |
A far more apt comparison for the well-compensated leaders of these professional ocean lifeguard departments would be that of a chief or captain of a county fire department. |
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| 2021-05-19 14:14:00 |
Business |
AT&T-Warner Deal Puts Some Discovery Insiders Ahead From the Start |
Advance Publications and Newhouse Broadcasting got a premium for their shares of Discovery in exchange for their votes |
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| 2021-05-19 13:59:00 |
World |
Brazilian Minister in Charge of Protecting Amazon Is Investigated for Illegal Lumber Exports |
Environment Minister Ricardo Salles has been at the center of Brazil’s efforts to win compensation for his country’s work to reduce deforestation |
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| 2021-05-19 13:39:00 |
World |
India’s Covid-19 Daily Death Toll Hits World’s High |
Country reports 4,529 deaths in the past 24 hours, topping previous high set by the U.S. in January |
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| 2021-05-19 13:27:00 |
Politics |
Republican Transportation Bill Seeks Rural Investments, Curbs in Regulation |
Latest entry into the infrastructure debate calls for pilot program for a vehicle-miles-traveled tax |
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| 2021-05-19 13:13:00 |
World |
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What’s Happening and Why Are They Fighting? |
The confrontation, sparked by tensions old and new, threatens to deepen the region’s turmoil |
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| 2021-05-19 12:49:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Plans Are Already Hurting the Recovery |
As anti-production policies take hold, supply and worker shortages appear and inflation looms. |
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| 2021-05-19 12:48:00 |
Opinion |
Democracy Is the Issue in the Mississippi Abortion Case |
The high court could put questions about gestational limits back into voters’ hands—where they belong. |
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| 2021-05-19 12:29:00 |
U.S. |
New York Attorney General Probe of Trump Organization Now a Criminal Investigation |
The investigation is no longer ‘purely civil in nature,’ state officials tell the former president’s firm |
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| 2021-05-19 12:28:00 |
Markets |
Home-Improvement Retailers Raise the Roof |
Sales trends at Home Depot and Lowe’s have proven that the sales surge in home improvement is driven by much more than just pandemic boredom |
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| 2021-05-19 12:23:00 |
Opinion |
Portland Likes Police |
Is there any city where residents endorse the BLM organization’s agenda? |
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| 2021-05-19 12:14:00 |
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Ireland’s Healthcare System Works to Rebuild After Ransomware Hit |
Officials say hackers will likely publish stolen personal data online |
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| 2021-05-19 12:09:00 |
U.S. |
Philadelphia’s Progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner Wins Primary |
Former prosecutor Carlos Vega loses Democratic race despite police backing |
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| 2021-05-19 12:02:00 |
Arts |
With Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead,’ Netflix Aims to Fix Its Franchise Problem |
The zombie flick is a ready-made franchise for the streamer, with a prequel movie, a TV series and virtual-reality experience already in the pipeline. |
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| 2021-05-19 11:15:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Selloff Undermines Case for Cryptocurrencies |
The usefulness of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as actual currencies took a hit along with their prices this week |
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| 2021-05-19 11:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Men Are Dressing Like Painters—and Paying Hundreds to Do It |
Pigment-splattered jeans, T-shirts and sneakers that look like Jackson Pollock wore them in his studio are trending. Here, an investigation of the (pricey) crafty clothing craze. |
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| 2021-05-19 09:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
The U.S. Travel Surge Isn’t Coming—It’s Here |
The numbers show that airlines have started on the road to recovery, especially when it comes to domestic leisure travel |
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| 2021-05-19 09:36:00 |
Politics |
Israel-Hamas Conflict Disrupts Blinken’s Arctic Trip |
Arctic Council gathering highlights U.S. tensions with Russia and China, though its format sidesteps security issues |
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| 2021-05-19 09:33:00 |
A-hed |
Failed ‘Travel Bubble’ Dashes Hopes of Stir-Crazy Vacationers—Again |
Hong Kong and Singapore suspended a plan to open their borders to each other once, then twice |
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| 2021-05-19 09:11:00 |
U.S. |
Black-Owned Auto Supplier Fights to Reclaim Minority Status |
Piston Group, owned by former NBA player Vinnie Johnson, claims in lawsuit it was unfairly stripped of its certification as a minority-owned business |
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| 2021-05-19 09:08:00 |
Politics |
In Israel-Hamas Conflict, Washington Finds It Hard to Say ‘Cease- Fire’ |
President Biden is a traditionalist Israel supporter, but his tone is said to have shifted in recent days amid pressure from Democratic lawmakers |
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| 2021-05-19 09:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
3-D Printer Formlabs Raises $150 Million in SoftBank-Led Funding |
Formlabs is SoftBank’s first 3-D printing investment, illustrating renewed interest in the sector, which was key to sourcing medical equipment during the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-05-19 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Centrist Democrats’ Departures Challenge Party’s Control of House |
Redistricting, historical trends seen as hurting efforts to recruit replacements in competitive seats |
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| 2021-05-19 08:55:00 |
Books |
Books to Read: The Best Reviews of May |
‘The Bomber Mafia,’ ‘Finding the Mother Tree,’ ‘Facing the Mountain’ and more of the books our reviewers highlighted this month. |
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| 2021-05-19 08:38:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Rothy’s Goes Toe-to-Toe With Allbirds and Nike With its First-Ever Men’s Shoes |
The direct-to-consumer brand will offer two styles for men made in part from recycled plastic bottles, just like its ever-popular women’s flats. |
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| 2021-05-19 08:22:00 |
Markets |
Why Car Makers Are Taking On the EV Supply Chain |
A joint venture between Chrysler owner Stellantis and iPhone-assembler Foxconn applies the auto industry’s approach to battery investments to its latest priority: vehicle software |
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| 2021-05-19 08:09:00 |
World |
European Union Set to Open Borders to Vaccinated Tourists This Summer |
Americans will likely be allowed to visit the continent this summer |
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| 2021-05-19 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Sun Country Looks to Buy Used Planes at Pandemic Discount |
The budget airline’s CFO says the price of used planes has declined because of a glut of aircraft for sale |
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| 2021-05-19 08:00:00 |
Markets |
U.K. Polluters Face Higher Costs as Breakaway Carbon Market Goes Live |
Emission-trading scheme forms key plank of Britain’s aim to cut net emissions to zero by 2050 |
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| 2021-05-19 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Tali Farhadian Weinstein’s Immigrant Story Shapes Campaign for Manhattan District Attorney |
Candidate’s rise from Iranian refugee to Justice Department official helps to blunt criticism that she is the candidate for Manhattan’s most affluent |
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| 2021-05-19 07:45:00 |
Property Report |
Blackstone REIT Plans to Appoint Katie Keenan as CEO |
Real-estate executive played key role in Blackstone’s debt strategy during pandemic |
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| 2021-05-19 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Canadian Railroad Plays Russian Roulette |
Canadian National’s risky bid for Kansas City Southern draws ire of large shareholder TCI—for good reason |
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| 2021-05-19 07:32:00 |
World |
Israel Says It Is Assessing Possible Cease-Fire With Hamas |
Netanyahu and defense chiefs are discussing whether the militant group has been sufficiently deterred by Israel’s military operation |
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| 2021-05-19 07:17:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank Sells Renewable-Energy Unit in India |
Adani conglomerate takes control in deal that values solar-power operator at $3.5 billion |
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| 2021-05-19 07:00:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash May Not Deliver at This Price |
The meal delivery company’s valuation suggests its investors are still biting off more than its eaters can chew |
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| 2021-05-19 06:48:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slip, With Tech Leading Losses |
S&P 500 is poised to extend this week’s losses as investors weigh whether quicker inflation will prompt central bank to trim asset purchases, raise interest rates |
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| 2021-05-19 06:35:00 |
Business |
Target Books Another Sales Surge |
Retailer logs gains in apparel and appliances |
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| 2021-05-19 06:26:00 |
World |
Asia Suffers Outbreaks Where Covid-19 Had Seemed Beaten |
From Vietnam and Thailand to Taiwan, case numbers set records; strict new restrictions in Singapore |
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| 2021-05-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
European Companies, Flush With Cash, Turn to Stock Buybacks |
Wave of share repurchases is expected to boost European stock market |
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| 2021-05-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
SPAC Selloff Bruises Individual Investors |
Investors retreat from companies that have gone public through blank-check firms, including Virgin Galactic |
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| 2021-05-19 05:30:00 |
Hedge Funds |
Hedge Funds Increase Bets on Private Companies |
Viking, Maverick look to stand-alone private-equity funds, while Anthony Scaramucci pitches Klarna |
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| 2021-05-19 05:30:00 |
Business |
Care.com’s CEO on How Covid-19 Disrupted Child Care for the Better |
Tim Allen discusses how the pandemic exposed holes in America’s child care and how the company has bolstered its vetting practices |
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| 2021-05-18 21:36:00 |
Politics |
FBI Probes Defense Contractor’s Contributions to Sen. Susan Collins |
Warrant shows investigation into whether Martin Kao illegally directed funds to Maine Republican’s 2020 campaign |
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| 2021-05-18 19:53:00 |
CIO Journal |
IBM Tech Services Business Names CIO Ahead of Planned Spinoff |
Michael Bradshaw, who joins Kyndryl from NBCUniversal, will help set the new company’s IT strategy |
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| 2021-05-18 19:18:00 |
Business |
AT&T Gets a Do-Over. But It Doesn’t Have Much Time. |
Telecom giant’s media retreat will pare debt and focus spending on competition with a newly empowered T-Mobile |
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| 2021-05-18 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
What I Wish I Knew as a College Freshman |
Students offer advice for students. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The Jan. 6 Narrative Commission |
There’s little chance of a fair-minded inquiry in today’s Washington. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
The Justices Take Up Abortion |
The result in the Mississippi case is hard to predict. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Biden, the Democrats and Israel |
The American left demands an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, but on whose terms? |
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| 2021-05-18 18:25:00 |
Television Review |
‘Life at the Waterhole’ Review: Survival in the Serengeti |
A one-of-a-kind camera rig built by PBS and the BBC offers intimate footage of elephants, big cats and other wild animals drawn to a Tanzanian reserve’s most precious resource. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Justin Trudeau’s Plan to Control the Internet |
His government seeks to erect a great firewall of Canada. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Shrinking Blue States Have ‘Defund the Police’ to Blame |
The limp progressive response to rising crime and disorder has benefited Texas and Florida. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Anatomy of a Good Economic Decision |
Policy choices are bets on the future, and Biden needs a plan in case inflation sticks. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
AT&T’s Ride May Get Bumpier |
The perfect can be the enemy of the good, but the Discovery deal is far from perfect. |
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| 2021-05-18 18:10:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD Sees Increase in Minority Applicants for Entrance Exam |
The police department extended the application period and eliminated fees for its June test to improve recruiting efforts |
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| 2021-05-18 18:10:00 |
Books |
‘Spooked’ Review: Private Eyes and Public Quarrels |
Snooping by private intelligence firms is now a global multibillion-dollar business. But is it to blame for the two-year ‘collusion’ madness? |
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| 2021-05-18 17:31:00 |
Politics |
Top House Republican Opposes Plan for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Commission |
Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s opposition underscores divisions in Republican Party over pro-Trump riot; Sen. Mitch McConnell ‘willing to listen’ to arguments |
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| 2021-05-18 17:31:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Hate-Crimes Bill in Response to Anti-Asian Violence |
Legislation now heads to President Biden’s desk for his expected signature |
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| 2021-05-18 17:30:00 |
Logistics Report |
Shipments Delayed: Ocean Carrier Shipping Times Surge in Supply-Chain Crunch |
Container line delays are tying up shipping capacity and inventories, complicating economic recovery efforts |
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| 2021-05-18 17:14:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Brown Jr. Police Shooting Was Justified, North Carolina District Attorney Says |
Black man was fatally shot by deputies, who were attempting to issue warrants; D.A. says he lacks authority to publicly release body-cam videos |
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| 2021-05-18 17:10:00 |
Opinion |
Passenger Appears to Survive Unregulated Flight |
There’s more to the story of the Michigan governor’s recent voyage. |
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| 2021-05-18 17:02:00 |
Business |
David Zaslav Brought You ‘Fixer Upper’ and ‘90 Day Fiancé.’ Now, He’ll Be HBO’s Overseer. |
The TV deal maker will head the new venture formed by his company’s merger with AT&T’s WarnerMedia, as he seeks to build a streaming juggernaut |
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| 2021-05-18 16:29:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Yellen Seek Backing for $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Package |
President, Treasury secretary say plan will improve global competitiveness of U.S. companies |
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| 2021-05-18 16:29:00 |
Economy |
Child Tax Credit Expansion: When Does It Start, Who Is Eligible and How Much Is It? |
Payments will go to about 39 million households starting July 15 |
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| 2021-05-18 16:20:00 |
Television Review |
‘Too Close’ Review: A Case of Psychological Warfare |
Emily Watson and Denise Gough star in a cerebral thriller from AMC+ about the conflict between a forensic psychiatrist and a hostile patient with amnesia accused of a horrific crime. |
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| 2021-05-18 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
A High-Speed Antitrust Failure |
AT&T’s media spinoff shows how wrong the trustbusters were. |
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| 2021-05-18 16:15:00 |
Dance Review |
NYCB Spring Gala and ABT’s ‘Uniting in Movement’ Reviews: Steps in the Right Direction |
As dance companies edge closer to normalcy, New York City Ballet’s virtual gala—filmed by Sofia Coppola at Lincoln Center—feels ebullient, while a streamed version of a live American Ballet Theatre performance falls a little flat. |
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| 2021-05-18 15:40:00 |
Business |
House Committee Takes On Pricing, Patents for Top-Selling Drug Humira |
Oversight committee explores the numerous price increases and patent applications that AbbVie has filed for the immune drug |
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| 2021-05-18 15:08:00 |
Business |
Colonial Pipeline Still Moving Fuel Despite Disruptions to Orders System |
Gasoline conduit suffered outages to ordering system Tuesday morning unrelated to recent cyberattack; it was back online by Tuesday afternoon |
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| 2021-05-18 15:03:00 |
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Summers Sticks With Fed Criticism, Laments New Climate Policy Focus |
The Federal Reserve is projecting ‘serenity’ with respect to inflation, former Treasury secretary says |
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| 2021-05-18 14:36:00 |
THE EXPERTS | Energy |
Denial of Electricity Service Could Become Next Geopolitical Weapon |
With electricity expected to account for a large share of the world’s energy use by 2050, the stakes are high |
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| 2021-05-18 14:35:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Anti-Money-Laundering Whistleblower Program Struggles to Get Off Ground |
With no minimum reward setting and program delays, lawyers are reluctant to represent potential tipsters |
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| 2021-05-18 14:27:00 |
Opinion |
Internet-Linked Infrastructure Is Not Secure |
We have connected nearly every aspect of our lives to this world-wide network. How did we manage to do business before it? |
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| 2021-05-18 14:24:00 |
Opinion |
Southlake Demands the Truth, Not Wokeness |
We are not motivated by any issues other than what is right for our children. |
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| 2021-05-18 14:22:00 |
Opinion |
No-Ownership Society and Reliable Electric Power |
While interconnection is great, so is resiliency and the ability to be independent during emergencies. |
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| 2021-05-18 14:08:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Giuliani Declares Run for New York Governor |
Son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will face at least two other candidates seeking the Republican nomination |
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| 2021-05-18 14:03:00 |
Markets |
Online Sales Party Starts Winding Down |
E-commerce sales are still growing, but could start losing momentum quickly |
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| 2021-05-18 13:58:00 |
CIO Journal |
Google Aims for Commercial-Grade Quantum Computer by 2029 |
Tech giant is one of many companies racing to build a business around the nascent technology |
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| 2021-05-18 13:51:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Picks U.S. General Counsel to Head Anti-Financial-Crime Unit |
Joe Salama will split his time between Frankfurt and the U.S., as the bank tries to keep a close relationship with U.S. authorities |
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| 2021-05-18 13:41:00 |
Markets |
Walmart Gets Back to Basics |
Having lost grocery market share last year, the retailer needs to claw its way back quickly |
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| 2021-05-18 13:00:00 |
Business |
Why Covid-19 Vaccines Are Showing Up in Unusual Places |
Health officials try to reach ambivalent Americans by offering vaccines in restaurants, factories and other unlikely locations |
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| 2021-05-18 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Face Masks and the First Amendment |
They’ve become a form of political expression. That makes mandates constitutionally suspect. |
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| 2021-05-18 12:37:00 |
Opinion |
California Leftists Try to Cancel Math Class |
The proposed curriculum framework aims low, abandons the gifted, and preaches ‘social justice.’ |
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| 2021-05-18 12:34:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America to Raise U.S. Minimum Hourly Wage to $25 by 2025 |
U.S. vendors to be required to pay employees dedicated to the bank at least $15 an hour |
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| 2021-05-18 12:23:00 |
Markets |
Inflation’s Magic Number Is Four |
Stocks are usually lower after inflation breaches 4%, and there is a good reason |
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| 2021-05-18 12:01:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity’s Pitch to America’s Teens: No-Fee Brokerage Accounts |
There are some 27 million teens in the U.S., and several million households already have an account with the wealth manager |
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| 2021-05-18 11:09:00 |
World |
Steep Covid-19 Rise in Nepal Mirrors India’s Surge |
Hospitals report shortages of beds, oxygen and ventilators after outbreak spread across border |
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| 2021-05-18 10:45:00 |
World |
After an Indonesian Submarine Sank, China Stepped In to Help Salvage It |
Beijing has deployed ships for the operation, which involves fastening slings to parts of a submarine that lay at a depth of half a mile |
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| 2021-05-18 09:50:00 |
Politics |
Rep. Val Demings Plans to Challenge Sen. Marco Rubio in Florida Senate Race |
Democrat served as a prosecutor at Trump impeachment trial and was on President Biden’s shortlist for vice president |
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| 2021-05-18 09:49:00 |
Finance |
JPMorgan Chase Puts CEO Contenders in Charge of Consumer Operation |
Jennifer Piepszak and Marianne Lake are succeeding Gordon Smith, who is retiring at year’s end |
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| 2021-05-18 09:00:00 |
Tech |
M1 iMac 24-Inch Review: Apple Built a Cool Desktop Computer for the iPhone Era |
An Apple M1 chip, an insanely thin design, a beautiful screen and a great webcam all bring the iMac into the modern age |
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| 2021-05-18 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Trump Allies Promote Portfolios Targeting ‘Unwoke Investors’ |
New investment products offer opposite of so-called ESG funds |
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| 2021-05-18 08:46:00 |
Business |
Jeep Maker Stellantis Teams Up With Foxconn on In-Car Software |
Car maker says deal with iPhone assembler to accelerate technology offerings |
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| 2021-05-18 08:03:00 |
Business |
Walmart Sales Rise at Slower Rate as Pandemic Wanes |
Stimulus checks boost spending in U.S. but e-commerce sales slow; CEO sees ‘pent up demand’ |
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| 2021-05-18 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
CVS Appoints Former Aetna Executive as CFO |
Shawn Guertin was expected to become the company’s finance chief in 2018, but left for personal reasons |
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| 2021-05-18 08:00:00 |
Property Report |
Warren Buffett to Offer a New Spin on Modular Construction |
A startup owned by Berkshire Hathaway aims to make the construction industry more like car manufacturing |
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| 2021-05-18 07:29:00 |
U.S. |
The Mississippi Abortion Case at the Supreme Court: What You Should Know |
The nation’s highest court has agreed to revisit a core precedent stemming from its landmark Roe v. Wade |
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| 2021-05-18 07:16:00 |
Markets |
Investors Need to Get the Measure of Carbon |
Reporting on emissions can’t wait for an agreement on how to quantify wider environmental, social and governance risks |
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| 2021-05-18 07:02:00 |
Business |
Home Depot Sales Surge, Extending Growth During Pandemic |
Home-improvement retailer’s same-store sales grew 31% in latest quarter |
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| 2021-05-18 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Duke Energy Shake-Up Idea May Be Too New, Too Late |
Duke Energy’s shares barely moved after activist investor Elliott Management unveiled a letter seeking changes at the utility giant |
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| 2021-05-18 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
He Watched Steph vs. LeBron. Now He’s Playing With Them. |
Who is Juan Toscano-Anderson? The newest, unlikeliest character in the NBA’s best rivalry. |
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| 2021-05-18 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Pinterest Vows to Add More Female Executives, Workers of Color |
Moves come after gender-discrimination settlement; ‘I’m trying to personally set that better tone,’ CEO says |
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| 2021-05-18 06:19:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Gain, Led by Tech |
S&P 500 is poised to grind higher after the opening bell to erase Monday’s muted losses |
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| 2021-05-18 06:10:00 |
Markets |
Southeast Asia’s Battle of the $40 Billion Superapps |
Another big deal shows that the region is well placed to be the next tech hot spot as regulation in China tightens |
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| 2021-05-18 06:05:00 |
Markets |
China Mobile to List in Shanghai as It Departs NYSE |
The NYSE is delisting it and two smaller rivals to comply with an investment ban introduced by former President Donald Trump |
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| 2021-05-18 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Colorblindness Exam Gets a Kid-Friendly Makeover |
The traditional colorblindness test wasn’t designed for children. Groups in the U.S. and the U.K. are building more engaging, accessible alternatives. |
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| 2021-05-18 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
VideoAmp Taps Former Trade Desk Finance Chief, Raises $75 Million |
Ad-tech company wants to expand its share of the digital and traditional media measurement pie |
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| 2021-05-18 05:33:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Bank Stocks Shine as Investors Bet on an Economic Recovery |
Some $32 billion has flowed into broad financial stocks in 2021, already a full-year record |
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| 2021-05-18 05:30:00 |
World |
Pro-China Lawmakers in Hong Kong Find a New National-Security Target: Art |
Legislators call for barring some art from new museum as insulting to China; ‘middle finger pointing at Tiananmen Square’ |
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| 2021-05-18 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Investors Bet on Commercial Real Estate, Undeterred by Empty Offices and Hotel Rooms |
Government support, help from banks keep landlords from suffering steep losses |
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| 2021-05-18 05:30:00 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Mayo Clinic, Others Use ‘AI Factories’ to Speed AI Development |
Healthcare provider is among organizations taking an assembly-line approach to quickly create targeted AI applications |
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| 2021-05-18 01:00:00 |
Business |
Stop New Oil Investments to Hit Net-Zero Emissions, IEA Says |
Energy watchdog advocates stringent measures to achieve Paris climate goals |
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| 2021-05-17 21:08:00 |
Business |
Kodak Says New York Attorney General Has Threatened Lawsuit |
At issue are a series of stock purchases made by Kodak’s CEO ahead of a planned $765 million deal with the U.S. government |
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| 2021-05-17 20:17:00 |
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Stream TV Barred From Using Bankruptcy to Reclaim Tech Assets |
Judge dismisses chapter 11 case, saying it was only filed to head off a loss in lender litigation |
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| 2021-05-17 20:07:00 |
World |
Japan’s Recovery From Pandemic Slows |
Economists see the downturn as a temporary interruption in the country’s recovery from the Covid crisis |
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| 2021-05-17 19:57:00 |
Politics |
Bidens’ Taxable Income Came to $607,336 in 2020, Returns Show |
President resumes tradition of releasing tax returns that was interrupted by Trump |
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| 2021-05-17 19:54:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Blocks U.N. Statement on Violence in Gaza |
China, holding Security Council presidency, criticizes U.S. for its stance on the proposed statement |
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| 2021-05-17 19:43:00 |
CFO Journal |
EBay Hires JetBlue CFO to Lead Its Finances |
The appointment of Steve Priest ends a long search at the e-commerce platform. He will join the company on June 21 |
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| 2021-05-17 19:41:00 |
CIO Journal |
Johnson Controls CTO Looks to Further Digitize Buildings Management |
Vijay Sankaran joins the company from TD Ameritrade, where he was CIO |
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| 2021-05-17 18:26:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Faces Banker Talent Drain After $5.5 Billion Archegos Hit |
At least 10 managing directors have said they plan to leave, mostly for rivals |
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| 2021-05-17 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
The Monopolist Worm in Apple |
It’s a great company—but also a ruthless bully. Antitrust law needs an update. |
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| 2021-05-17 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
I’ll Keep Veterans’ Pensions Safe From Communism |
The $700 billion Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees and retirees should not be investing in Chinese companies. |
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| 2021-05-17 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Pipeline Politics Threatens Energy Up North |
Michigan’s Whitmer tries to shut down a fuel artery to Canada. |
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| 2021-05-17 18:16:00 |
Books |
‘The Panzer Killers’ Review: Leading From the Front |
When his troops hesitated on their drive through France, Maurice Rose asked: ‘Has anyone checked the bridge?’ No one had. He did it himself. |
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| 2021-05-17 18:11:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Adds Officers to Subway Patrols to Combat Crime |
State transit officials have said that some commuters feel unsafe riding the system |
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| 2021-05-17 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. Is Less Relevant Than Ever in Gaza |
The conflict there isn’t going away, but the decline of Arab power is reshaping it. |
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| 2021-05-17 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Bernie’s SALT in Biden’s Wounds |
A tax deduction for the rich puts the Vermont socialist on the side of the angels. |
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| 2021-05-17 18:08:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo Was Paid $5.1 Million for Covid-19 Memoir, Tax Filings Show |
New York governor donated $500,000 of proceeds from book to charity, according to tax filings |
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| 2021-05-17 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
How Trump’s Steel Tariffs Failed |
Prices are high, supplies are low, and promised jobs haven’t arrived. |
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| 2021-05-17 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong Snatches Assets |
So much for being a global financial center based on the rule of law. |
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| 2021-05-17 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Lawsuits Take a Hit |
The Supreme Court makes it harder for cities to duck federal courts. |
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| 2021-05-17 17:56:00 |
Markets |
Elon Musk Tweet Prompts Bitcoin Selloff |
Recent moves in price of bitcoin highlight Tesla chief’s ability to shift sentiment |
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| 2021-05-17 17:01:00 |
Business |
WarnerMedia-Discovery Merger Sets Up Rivals for Big Decisions |
Deal to combine media businesses comes as competitors race to bulk up streaming content to lure viewers fleeing pay TV |
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| 2021-05-17 16:50:00 |
Markets |
AT&T Stock Pares Gains After Discovery Deal |
Bond prices rose as analysts said deal would help reduce telecom company’s net debt |
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| 2021-05-17 16:49:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
White House to Nominate National Security Veteran for DOJ Post |
Uber executive Matt Olsen to be nominated as assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s National Security Division |
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| 2021-05-17 16:39:00 |
Markets |
Index Giant S&P Settles Charges Over Volatility Gauge |
S&P Dow Jones Indices agrees to pay $9 million related to oversight of VIX-related index |
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| 2021-05-17 16:03:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Commits to Exporting More Covid-19 Vaccines by End of June |
Biden promises to share 20 million doses of approved vaccines, in sharp increase |
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| 2021-05-17 16:00:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Limits Impact of New Criminal Procedures |
Decision invalidates criteria for deeming some changes are applicable to prior cases |
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| 2021-05-17 15:53:00 |
World |
Chile Elects Left-Leaning Assembly to Replace Dictatorship-Era Constitution |
The nation’s stock market fell as the vote stoked fears about the future of Chile’s free-market model |
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| 2021-05-17 15:28:00 |
Business |
Elliott Urges Duke Energy to Consider Separation Into Three Companies |
Activist investor seeks board seats and wants utility to form strategic-review committee |
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| 2021-05-17 15:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
A New Covid-19 Vaccine Challenge: Persuading Hesitant Parents to Get Their Kids the Shots |
Many parents are ambivalent about getting their kids vaccinated, saying they want more information about safety and side effects |
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| 2021-05-17 14:53:00 |
Economy |
Pandemic Hit Less-Educated Workers Hardest, Fed Survey Shows |
Economic well-being fell sharply for people without a high-school degree in 2020, while rising for more-educated groups |
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| 2021-05-17 14:45:00 |
Opinion |
Long-Sleeping Inflation Dragon May Awaken |
The Fed is still fighting a problem that is largely ceasing to exist. The economy is rebounding sharply and signs of rampant inflation are ubiquitous. |
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| 2021-05-17 14:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Racial Stereotype Behind Attacks on Tim Scott |
Sen. Tim Scott’s being called “Uncle Tim,” evoking “Uncle Tom,” in reaction to his rebuttal to President Biden’s address to Congress, made me investigate the epithet’s derivation. |
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| 2021-05-17 14:42:00 |
Opinion |
Mitigate the Consequences of Afghan Pullout |
We have a stake in Afghanistan and shouldn’t ignore the continuing need for support and presence. |
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| 2021-05-17 14:39:00 |
Politics |
Rudy Giuliani’s Attorneys Dispute Search Warrants’ Legitimacy |
Former Trump personal lawyer’s legal team asks judge to compel prosecutors in Ukraine-lobbying probe to disclose their underlying evidence |
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| 2021-05-17 14:26:00 |
Music Review |
‘Long Lost’ by Lord Huron Review: Finding an Escape |
The folk-rock group led by Ben Schneider takes listeners on an aural journey with some Western flair. |
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| 2021-05-17 13:59:00 |
Tech |
Parler Names George Farmer as CEO as It Returns to Apple’s App Store |
U.K. conservative succeeds interim chief Mark Meckler, who is leaving the company |
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| 2021-05-17 13:32:00 |
Arts |
François Pinault’s Art Collection Goes on Display in New Museum in Paris |
The French billionaire’s Pinault Collection opens at Paris’s former commodities exchange, in a display that addresses the country’s colonialist past. |
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| 2021-05-17 13:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Keeping a Journal Matters: Readers Weigh In |
‘There is an alchemy of something truly magical’; responses to an article on how writing a journal can help your life |
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| 2021-05-17 13:16:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Rules for Oil-and-Gas Companies Fighting Climate Lawsuit |
The justices say Big Oil defendants should get new shot at moving the city of Baltimore’s lawsuit out of state court |
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| 2021-05-17 12:26:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Can Stop the Pandemic and Counter China |
Vaccine diplomacy would save lives, bolster national security, and help everyone but the Communist Party. |
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| 2021-05-17 12:25:00 |
Opinion |
Did Biden Peak on Inauguration Day? |
Covid confusion, Mideast chaos and the threat of inflation—he doesn’t have many victories to point to. |
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| 2021-05-17 12:15:00 |
Opinion |
The New Political Rules of Baseball |
Voting in Georgia much easier than volunteering at All-Star Game. |
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| 2021-05-17 12:13:00 |
Business |
CVS, Target Drop Face-Mask Rules for Fully Vaccinated Customers |
Retail chains join Walmart and others after CDC eased its guidelines |
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| 2021-05-17 12:07:00 |
Markets |
AT&T Needed to Dial Back Media Dreams |
Merging WarnerMedia with Discovery creates cleaner story for telecommunications giant |
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| 2021-05-17 12:04:00 |
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Fed’s Clarida Says Job Market Calls for Continued Fed Stimulus |
The central bank vice chairman flagged research that contends U.S. economic and policy events are a strong driver of bond yields around the globe |
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| 2021-05-17 12:02:00 |
Markets |
Tax Day: Here’s What You Need To Know About Today’s Tax Deadline |
The mid-May date is the last day for individuals to file and pay taxes |
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| 2021-05-17 12:01:00 |
Business |
J.Crew Is Naming Former Supreme Designer to ‘Disrupt’ Brand |
Brendon Babenzien, veteran streetwear pioneer, is being hired to push the limits of the preppy retailer’s designs |
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| 2021-05-17 12:01:00 |
Business |
When Covid Sank This Small Business, Here’s How Its Workers Rebounded |
The way the staff of a now-defunct startup near San Francisco scattered and reinvented themselves shines a light on the lessons America’s workforce is using to pivot to new opportunities |
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| 2021-05-17 11:29:00 |
A-hed |
Your New Office Mates: All Those Pandemic Puppies |
Pet-friendly workplaces puzzle out safe returns; no petting other people’s dogs |
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| 2021-05-17 10:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Wealthy Men Really Wear Now (Hint: Athleisure) |
The pandemic year has scrambled the way we dress. At a time when suits and stiff, formal shoes are endangered species, America’s well-off shoppers are upending cliches about how to look like you’re affluent. |
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| 2021-05-17 10:05:00 |
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Fed's Clarida Says World's Government Bond Markets Are Increasingly Integrated |
The central bank vice chairman flagged research that contends U.S. economic and policy events are a strong driver of bond yields around the globe |
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| 2021-05-17 10:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
Canada’s Dream: A Stanley Cup Bracket of Its Own |
The NHL grouped all seven of Canada’s teams into the same division, which has resulted in rare playoff matchups in hockey’s homeland |
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| 2021-05-17 09:59:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Taps Uber Executive to Run Its Consumer Bank |
Peeyush Nahar succeeds Omer Ismail, who left Goldman to run Walmart’s new fintech startup |
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| 2021-05-17 09:45:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court to Consider Abortion Restrictions From Mississippi |
High court will take up state appeal seeking to ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, giving justices opportunity to revisit precedents |
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| 2021-05-17 09:22:00 |
Business |
EU Suspends Plans to Raise Tariffs on U.S. Whiskey, Other Goods |
Two sides to begin talks aimed at ending American levies on steel, which triggered retaliation by European Union |
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| 2021-05-17 09:12:00 |
Politics |
As GOP Wrestles Over Trump, Democrats Run Their Own Risks |
Party is trying to turn a thin electoral mandate into an expansive agenda that involves a $6 trillion stimulus, infrastructure and jobs-creation effort |
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| 2021-05-17 09:10:00 |
Business |
AT&T Agrees to Merge Media Business With Discovery |
Deal would put AT&T’s WarnerMedia assets, including CNN, into a new company, completing the telecom giant’s retreat from the media business |
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| 2021-05-17 09:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Toy Retailer Rolls Out Online Shopping for Kids as Young as 3 |
Camp NYC’s new feature lets parents give their kids a budget to pick gifts and check out without further oversight |
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| 2021-05-17 08:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Steph Curry vs. LeBron James: The NBA’s All-Star Appetizer |
Basketball’s play-in format delivers an irresistible opener between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, the Nets rev the engine. |
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| 2021-05-17 08:30:00 |
Markets |
Apollo Hires Craig Farr to Head Capital-Markets Business |
Move signifies the firm’s push to expand the array of companies whose businesses it finances |
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| 2021-05-17 08:07:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Wrecked the Algorithms That Set Airfares, but They Won’t Stay Dumb |
Using more live data to set fares has become a necessity for carriers during the pandemic, and may lead to greater price discimination in the future |
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| 2021-05-17 08:04:00 |
World |
Israeli Airstrikes Displace Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza |
UN calls on Israel and Hamas to immediately allow humanitarian groups to bring aid into Gaza |
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| 2021-05-17 08:01:00 |
Business |
Sanofi-GSK Covid-19 Vaccine Set for Large-Scale Trials After Positive Results |
Long-delayed shot could be used as booster for people already vaccinated, drug makers say |
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| 2021-05-17 07:57:00 |
Markets |
Will Demographics Tank China’s Housing Market? |
The fast-falling population of the industrial rust belt has yet to stem the rise in big-city home prices |
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| 2021-05-17 07:45:00 |
Markets |
Stonepeak and Charging Company Nuvve Want to Electrify School Buses |
Private-equity firm forms joint venture with a newly public supplier of electric-vehicle technology |
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| 2021-05-17 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Set to Start July 15 |
Biden administration will begin sending up to $300 a month per child to millions of households |
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| 2021-05-17 06:55:00 |
Markets |
How to Get Schooled by Chinese Education Stocks |
Investors have been ignoring political risk for too long |
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| 2021-05-17 06:39:00 |
World |
After Gaza’s Deadliest Day, Israel Says It Is Targeting Hamas Tunnels |
Prime Minister Netanyahu has ruled out immediate cease-fire, seeking to destroy Hamas military infrastructure |
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| 2021-05-17 06:31:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slip to Start the Week |
Investors continue to train their focus on outlook for inflation and monetary policy |
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| 2021-05-17 06:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple Set to Call Tim Cook Soon to Witness Stand to Fight Monopoly Claims |
The iPhone maker’s chief executive is set to argue the company’s case against Epic Games’ antitrust claims |
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| 2021-05-17 06:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Makes Push to Reduce Worker Injuries |
Online retailer rolls out safety videos, on-the-job stretching exercises and staff meditation zones |
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| 2021-05-17 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Despite Lumber Boom, Few New Sawmills Coming |
Lumber companies say they are content to rake in cash as wood prices soar. They aren’t racing out to build new mills though. |
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| 2021-05-17 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Weigh Price Increases, Other Options as Costs Rise |
CFOs say raw materials, energy and transportation have become more expensive |
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| 2021-05-17 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Dallas Fed Offers Different Take on Consumer-Level Inflation |
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| 2021-05-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Energy and Materials Shares Lead the Way in a Turbulent Stretch for Stocks |
Higher demand for the companies’ products as the economy picks up could outpace an increase in supply |
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| 2021-05-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Factors Driving Crypto Markets’ Boom and the Challenges Ahead |
Bitcoin and other digital currencies have exploded in value during the pandemic, but hurdles to widespread adoption remain |
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| 2021-05-17 04:57:00 |
Markets |
Indonesia’s Top Tech Startups Gojek and Tokopedia to Merge |
The group plans to go public and is targeting a market valuation of between $35 billion and $40 billion, according to people familiar with the matter |
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| 2021-05-17 03:17:00 |
World |
China’s Economic Recovery Slowed in April |
Growth in retail sales slowed sharply from the March pace; industrial output and fixed-asset investment beat expectations |
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| 2021-05-16 21:59:00 |
Markets |
JD Logistics Launches Up to $3.4 Billion Hong Kong IPO |
The offering could value the company at up to $34 billion |
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| 2021-05-16 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Rally a Jittery Workforce Back at the Office |
Some workers are returning sad, anxious or burned out—here’s what organizations can do to show support and help everyone feel more like a team again |
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| 2021-05-16 19:56:00 |
Business |
Microsoft Directors Decided Bill Gates Needed to Leave Board Due to Prior Relationship With Staffer |
Some Microsoft directors began investigation in 2019 into woman’s allegations of prior sexual relationship with Bill Gates; Mr. Gates’s spokeswoman says decision to leave board in 2020 wasn’t related to the matter |
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| 2021-05-16 18:55:00 |
U.S. |
Health Officials Seek to Clarify Covid-19 Mask Guidelines |
CDC director says masks still required in some circumstances and for unvaccinated people |
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| 2021-05-16 17:52:00 |
Deals |
Bright Machines Nears SPAC Deal to Go Public |
Deal would value manufacturing-software company at about $1.6 billion |
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| 2021-05-16 17:15:00 |
Markets |
At Home Group’s Biggest Shareholder to Oppose Deal to Take Retailer Private |
Home-goods seller had agreed to be bought by Hellman & Friedman for $36 a share |
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| 2021-05-16 16:06:00 |
Opinion |
Israel, Hamas, Iran and Biden |
The U.S. needs to give Israel time to degrade the rocket threat. |
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| 2021-05-16 16:04:00 |
Opinion |
Elizabeth Warren Tells the Truth |
She admits the patent vaccine waiver is about stealing all Pharma IP. |
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| 2021-05-16 16:02:00 |
Opinion |
A Judicial Blow to Biden’s Tax-Cut Ban |
A judge says the federal takeover of state fiscs is likely unconstitutional. |
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| 2021-05-16 16:00:00 |
CMO Today |
NBCUniversal Is Acting as Power Broker Between Celebrities and Advertisers |
Comcast unit is pitching broad partnerships with stars during this year’s TV-ad-buying ritual, hoping its pull with talent helps it strike bigger deals |
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| 2021-05-16 16:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Rise of Inflation Expectations |
Consumers are doubting that prices will remain ‘well-anchored.’ |
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| 2021-05-16 15:58:00 |
Opinion |
Moderation on Masks Might Make More Get a Shot |
Many unvaccinated Americans aren’t ‘antivaxxers,’ but need incentive and information. |
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| 2021-05-16 15:56:00 |
Opinion |
Why the GOP Has Gone Quiet Over Tax Hikes |
Biden’s plan to get corporations and the wealthy to pay their fair share is popular. |
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| 2021-05-16 15:53:00 |
Opinion |
Now Teachers Unions Face a Remote Threat |
Why did Randi Weingarten pull an about-face? Because not all parents would choose in-person learning. |
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| 2021-05-16 15:45:00 |
Opinion |
Electoral College Lessons for Latins |
Political instability is raging again in the Americas, due in part to limited checks on executive power. |
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| 2021-05-16 15:44:00 |
Books |
‘The Indispensables’ Review: Washington’s Marbleheaders |
The men of the Marblehead Regiment rowed Washington across the Delaware and ‘saved the Continental Army multiple times.’ |
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| 2021-05-16 15:42:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook’s ‘Fact Checks’ Suppress Debate |
The social-media site seeks to discredit a review of my book on climate science. |
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| 2021-05-16 15:22:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccine Patent-Taking Move Is a Big Mistake |
Where are the CEOs of these companies and why they aren’t leading the charge instead of leaving it to the Journal? |
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| 2021-05-16 15:21:00 |
Opinion |
Catholic Schools Deserve to Be Flourishing |
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York have been open for in-person instruction five days a week since September. |
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| 2021-05-16 15:19:00 |
Opinion |
The Democrats Have a Changed View of American Dream |
Nowadays, Democrats seem focused on providing a permanent security blanket for those who would rather stay at home. |
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| 2021-05-16 15:17:00 |
Business |
Companies Ponder Speeding Up Plans to Bring Workers Back to Offices |
New CDC guidance on masking and social distancing for vaccinated people throws a wrinkle into plans for repopulating city centers |
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| 2021-05-16 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Industry, GDP, Housing |
Look out for China’s industrial output, Japan’s GDP, U.S. housing starts |
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| 2021-05-16 13:57:00 |
Business |
AT&T in Talks to Combine Media Assets, Including CNN, With Discovery |
Deal would continue consolidation in media business buffeted by cord-cutting and streaming |
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| 2021-05-16 13:20:00 |
Opinion |
Can Freedom Survive the Narratives? |
We live in the age of supercharged story lines, most of which are demagogic nonsense. |
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| 2021-05-16 13:18:00 |
Opinion |
Automated Luxury Communism? |
Even when consumer paradise seems near, there’s always more work to be done. |
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| 2021-05-16 12:55:00 |
Business |
Natural Gas, America’s No. 1 Power Source, Already Has a New Challenger: Batteries |
A decade after the fracking boom took off, the fuel faces disruption by a new combination on the electric grid: renewable energy and electricity storage |
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| 2021-05-16 12:00:00 |
World |
Gray Whales Were Thought to Be Extinct in the Atlantic. So How Did Wally End Up Off the Riviera? |
Some researchers speculated that receding Arctic sea ice confused the whale during its annual Pacific migration |
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| 2021-05-16 11:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Pins Campaign to Public Safety |
The Democratic Brooklyn borough president says he is proud of the 22 years he worked in law enforcement |
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| 2021-05-16 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Bonds of Mexican Payroll Lenders Sink After Unexpected Losses |
Accounting revisions take toll on companies and the international bond investors who lent them billions of dollars |
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| 2021-05-16 10:39:00 |
World |
Myanmar’s Military Detained a Poet. He Was Soon Dead and Disfigured. |
Lawyers representing other detainees say their clients have described being blindfolded, starved, beaten, kicked and struck with metal rods |
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| 2021-05-16 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Inequality Would Widen if U.S. Policies Spur Sustained Inflation |
Cost of living is rising faster than paychecks despite efforts by Biden administration and Fed |
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| 2021-05-16 09:48:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Plan for Free Community College Faces Resistance |
Republicans and experts say the free-college part of the American Families Plan fails to address deep-seated problems |
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| 2021-05-16 09:24:00 |
Markets |
Even Short-Term Inflation Will Test the Fed |
The Fed should hold steady on interest rates even if inflation temporarily jumps above 5% |
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| 2021-05-16 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Back Up All the Photos on Your Phone |
When Google Photos free storage ends June 1, should you upgrade to a paid plan? Here are your cloud photo-backup options |
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| 2021-05-16 08:50:00 |
World |
Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 36 in Gaza as U.S. Pushes for Cease-Fire |
Israeli war planes hit several apartment blocks in Gaza City; Hamas fires scores of rockets toward Tel Aviv |
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| 2021-05-16 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Central Banks Jump Into Climate-Change Policy Fray |
Some say regulators are going beyond their remits with focus on risks to financial systems and economies |
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| 2021-05-16 08:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Drugmakers Take On Your Favorite TV Shows to Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy |
Pfizer, Moderna, Regeneron and others are sponsoring ads on TV, radio and social media to raise awareness of Covid-19 medicines and extol their virtues |
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| 2021-05-16 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Interior Designer’s Career Began in Accounting |
Behind decorator Beth Diana Smith’s colorful signature style is a career path in accounting and corporate finance that’s all business |
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| 2021-05-16 05:30:00 |
Business |
Retailers Try to Solve Labor Imbalances by Reskilling Staff |
Some companies groom their own data scientists after Covid-19 pandemic accelerated shift to e-commerce; Levi’s offers boot camp |
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| 2021-05-16 05:30:00 |
Business |
How EVs Could Transform the Streets of Africa |
Proponents see electric cars and motorcycles as a fast way to promote inexpensive and clean transportation |
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| 2021-05-16 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Behind the Epic-Apple Trial Is a Booming App Market Worth Fighting Over |
Antitrust lawsuit targets how much the iPhone maker collects in fees from developers, as mobile app marketplaces have grown into multibillion-dollar businesses |
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| 2021-05-15 19:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Rombauer Wins the Preakness Stakes |
After a week of controversy, Derby winner Medina Spirit finished third in the second leg of the Triple Crown |
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| 2021-05-15 13:00:00 |
Business |
Can E-Fuels Save the Combustion Engine? |
Proponents say they should be part of a low-carbon future. But cost and efficiency remain hurdles. |
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| 2021-05-15 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
In Praise of Difficult Fruit |
If we never forage beyond what’s sweet and accessible, we miss out on worlds of zesty excitement, from elderberries to mangosteen |
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| 2021-05-15 12:00:00 |
Business |
Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ and Other Netflix Movies Turn Up in Theaters |
Facing a shortage of programming, more cinema operators are agreeing to show the streaming company’s movies ahead of their online debut |
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| 2021-05-15 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bags for Everyone—the 50 Best New Styles to Buy Now |
Nothing says “re-entry” quite like a brand new bag, an accessory that’s kept a low profile for a year. As you cautiously prepare for post-pandemic life, consider bolstering your wardrobe with these women’s, men’s and children’s options. |
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| 2021-05-15 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Handle Your Re-Entry Anxiety as the Pandemic Recedes |
Nervous about going out into the world again? Here are tips from a neuroscientist, a therapist, a behavioral scientist and a psychologist |
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| 2021-05-15 11:24:00 |
World |
Israel’s Turmoil Hands Political Lifeline to Embattled Prime Minister Netanyahu |
The opposition’s attempts to put together a rival coalition to unseat Netanyahu appear to be collapsing |
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| 2021-05-15 11:03:00 |
World |
Venezuela Seizes Offices of Independent Newspaper |
Human-rights groups and others call the takeover an attack on press freedoms |
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| 2021-05-15 09:00:00 |
Business |
CEOs Can’t Avoid Politics, Says Pernod Ricard Executive: ‘We Are All in the Fray’ |
Ann Mukherjee, spirits maker’s North America chief, discusses role of business leaders in public debate, taking chances in brand campaigns and rethinking remote work |
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| 2021-05-15 08:21:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Divide Over Israel Puts Pressure on Biden |
Progressives want the administration to leverage its military aid and push for an end to the intensifying clash between Israel and Hamas |
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| 2021-05-15 08:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Wean Your Kids—and Yourself—Off Screens |
Now is the time for a digital reset to undo bad tech habits you and your kids developed during the pandemic |
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| 2021-05-15 07:20:00 |
World |
Slow Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Makes Some Japanese Octogenarians Feel Too Young |
Cities in Olympic host nation set high bar to get shots, leading to frustration while U.S. opens up |
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| 2021-05-15 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Mel Kendrick: Seeing Things in Things’ Review: Process Over Product |
A jam-packed survey at the Addison Gallery of American Art showcases the sculptor’s distinctive application of Minimalist sensibilities to mostly natural materials. |
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| 2021-05-15 07:00:00 |
Music Review |
‘The Marfa Tapes’ by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, and ‘Leftover Feelings’ by John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band Reviews: Country Pairings From Texas and Tennessee |
Two new releases meld different elements of the genre with palpable camaraderie. |
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| 2021-05-15 05:30:00 |
World |
Why India’s Second Covid-19 Surge Is Much Worse Than Its First |
Six charts show how a hasty reopening, new variants and a struggling vaccine rollout allowed the coronavirus to stage a comeback |
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| 2021-05-15 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Police in Cities Across U.S. Brace for a Violent Summer |
Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, rise in gun purchases have officials on edge heading into warmer months |
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| 2021-05-15 05:30:00 |
Business |
The Electrification of Everything: What You Need to Know |
More of the energy we use will come from the electric socket. And we aren’t ready. |
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| 2021-05-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Post-Covid-19 Rules of Tipping |
The pandemic changed how we think about gratuities. Here’s what you need to know as the economy and social life creep closer to normal |
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| 2021-05-14 22:06:00 |
Tech |
Former Apple Engineer Accuses Company of Defamatory Statements Over Dismissal |
Author of controversial ‘Chaos Monkeys’ says tech giant was aware of his book’s contents before hiring him |
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| 2021-05-14 21:53:00 |
World |
China Lands on Mars in Crowning Moment for Space Program |
The success of the Tianwen-1 mission makes China the third nation after the U.S. and Soviet Union to land on the red planet |
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| 2021-05-14 18:50:00 |
Politics |
Biden Revokes Several Executive Actions Taken by Trump |
Proclamations rescind orders concerning healthcare requirement for green-card applicants, protection of U.S. monuments, legal protections for online platforms |
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| 2021-05-14 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Ethanol Gasoline Tax |
The policy that is raising pump prices about 30 cents a gallon. |
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| 2021-05-14 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Great State Budget Con |
California shows that Democratic claims of fiscal hardship were a political trick. |
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| 2021-05-14 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Pharmacy Protection Racket |
Montana moves to let doctors dispense prescribed meds directly to patients. |
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| 2021-05-14 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
The Sabbath Observance Has Blessed My Life |
It is an incredible pleasure to shut out the media for 25 hours, and I actually dread the end of day when then electronics come back to life. |
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| 2021-05-14 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Baby Bust Is Nothing New; U.S. Is Growing |
Thanks to relentless technological advance, a baby born today will be able to complete exponentially more work than many multiples of babies born not too long ago. |
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| 2021-05-14 18:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
A New Look at a Wicked Emperor |
Nero is remembered as a villain, but a new exhibition suggests there was more to the Roman ruler than meets the eye. |
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| 2021-05-14 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Weingarten Defends Her Union’s CDC Interaction |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did what it should do regardless of who is president: talk to the people affected by its policies. |
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| 2021-05-14 18:25:00 |
Politics |
Biden Hires Neera Tanden to Serve as Senior Adviser |
Appointment comes after congressional opposition sunk her nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget |
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| 2021-05-14 18:15:00 |
Markets |
McDonald’s, Tesla, Disney: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-05-14 17:49:00 |
U.S. |
States Lift Mask Mandates After CDC Guidance |
Until Thursday, around half of states had orders in place requiring face masks |
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| 2021-05-14 17:46:00 |
Business |
Walmart to Stop Requiring Masks for Vaccinated Workers and Shoppers |
Many businesses aren’t budging on face masks for now; others say they are reviewing new CDC guidance |
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| 2021-05-14 17:39:00 |
Business |
Les Moonves to Forgo $120 Million in Settlement With ViacomCBS |
Former CBS chief was denied a severance package following his resignation in 2018 |
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| 2021-05-14 17:35:00 |
Opinion |
Russia’s Hackers Unwisely Mess With U.S. Gas Prices |
A strange apology from DarkSide indicates where crime-for-profit ends and national security begins. |
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| 2021-05-14 17:33:00 |
Opinion |
Andrew Yang Wants to Be Like Mike (Bloomberg, That Is) |
The upbeat former presidential candidate is a frontrunner to become New York’s next mayor. |
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| 2021-05-14 17:11:00 |
Business |
7-Eleven Completes Convenience Store Acquisition Amid FTC Disarray |
U.S. antitrust enforcers signal disagreement on how to address deal for Marathon Petroleum’s Speedway chain |
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| 2021-05-14 17:09:00 |
Markets |
IPO Market Faces a Critical Juncture |
With inflation fears weighing on stocks, investors have shifted away from tech, IPOs and SPACs |
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| 2021-05-14 17:04:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hertz Gets Court Approval for Bankruptcy Deal With Top Bidders Knighthead and Certares |
The winning bid will provide a distribution of as much as $8 a share to Hertz’s current owners, according to company estimates |
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| 2021-05-14 16:57:00 |
Politics |
Marijuana Medical Research Growers Receive U.S. Approval |
DEA licenses companies to cultivate cannabis for study, ending effective freeze under Trump administration |
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| 2021-05-14 16:25:00 |
U.S. |
Why the CDC Told Fully Vaccinated Americans They Didn’t Need to Wear Face Masks Anymore |
New research, decreasing case counts and the launch of adolescent vaccinations factored into the agency’s decision |
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| 2021-05-14 16:20:00 |
Politics |
Matt Gaetz Associate Joel Greenberg Set to Plead Guilty to Sex Trafficking |
Former Florida tax collector agrees to cooperate in federal investigation |
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| 2021-05-14 15:51:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Variant From India Threatens U.K. Plans to End Lockdown |
Boris Johnson says June reopening could be in jeopardy as country races to vaccinate more people |
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| 2021-05-14 15:20:00 |
Masterpiece |
Setting a New Jazz Standard |
Released 100 years ago this month, James P. Johnson’s ‘Carolina Shout’ raised the bar of musicianship for pianists like Duke Ellington. |
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| 2021-05-14 15:11:00 |
Opinion |
To Be Young and Pessimistic in America |
Generation Z is lonelier than millennials and more reluctant to embrace the responsibilities and joysof adulthood. Life online seems to be a reason. |
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| 2021-05-14 15:10:00 |
Opinion |
Almost Nothing You’ve Heard About Evictions in Jerusalem Is True |
Neutral application of property law becomes an international incident because a landlord is a Jew. |
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| 2021-05-14 14:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Precision Is Nature’s Gift to Technology |
Modern computing has sought to mimic the error-correction success of the natural world, and quantum weirdness may now provide new solutions |
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| 2021-05-14 14:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
Alex Rodriguez’s Next Act: Buying the Minnesota Timberwolves |
The retired MLB star and entrepreneur Marc Lore will pay $1.5 billion for the NBA’s Wolves and WNBA’s Lynx after their failed bid to acquire the New York Mets. |
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| 2021-05-14 14:25:00 |
World |
Colonial Pipeline Hacker DarkSide Says It Will Shut Operations |
The criminal group believed to be behind a cyber attack that disrupted U.S. gasoline deliveries has told associates it is closing, say security research firms |
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| 2021-05-14 14:23:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Swiss Life Enters Deferred Prosecution Agreement With U.S. Justice Department |
Swiss Life entities agreed to pay $77.3 million, which includes restitution, forfeiture of all gross fees and a penalty, the DOJ said |
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| 2021-05-14 14:02:00 |
CIO Journal |
AARP’s Tech Revamp Provided Virtual Lifeline to Members in Lockdown |
A move to the cloud enabled the nonprofit to take its activities—from yoga classes to tax preparation—digital in the pandemic |
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| 2021-05-14 13:32:00 |
Politics |
Trump Considers Contenders to Be His New Social-Media Outlet After Big Tech Crackdown |
CloutHub and Skylab Apps are among companies vying to work with the former president, who was sidelined by Facebook and Twitter |
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| 2021-05-14 13:20:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Deal Struck on Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Probe |
Top congressional Republicans didn’t immediately endorse proposal to establish independent commission; House vote expected as early as next week |
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| 2021-05-14 13:02:00 |
Opinion |
Scientists Demand Answers on Covid Origins |
Chance of lab escape ‘has become the theory that cannot be put to rest.’ |
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| 2021-05-14 12:29:00 |
World |
Hong Kong’s National-Security Police Freeze Media Tycoon’s Assets |
Action includes jailed pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai’s majority stake in newspaper group |
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| 2021-05-14 12:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
Singer Suzanne Vega Takes Her Act Uptown |
An artist known for folk-inspired songs has released her first cabaret album, recorded at Manhattan’s swanky Cafe Carlyle. |
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| 2021-05-14 12:23:00 |
Business |
Coke to Discontinue Coca-Cola Energy in U.S. |
Soda giant sought to introduce energy drink to rival Monster, but sales disappointed |
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| 2021-05-14 12:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Colleges in the West by Size |
Caltech, Stanford and USC are the region’s leaders for their size in the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-05-14 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fried Red Snapper With Mango Chimichurri |
Fried red snapper with mango chimichurri: It’s quick to make, visually impressive, spicy, tangy, savory and sensational. |
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| 2021-05-14 11:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Fish Recipe You’ll Be Making All Summer Long |
Fried red snapper with mango chimichurri: It’s quick to make, visually impressive, spicy, tangy, savory and sensational. |
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| 2021-05-14 11:40:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
The unsung heroism of a Japanese-American combat unit, Francis Spufford’s act of resurrection, the mind of Kurt Gödel, Claire Fuller’s timeless novel and more. |
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| 2021-05-14 11:36:00 |
Business |
The U.S. Economy Is Back. Businesses Aren’t Ready. |
Food prices are sky high, restaurants don’t have enough workers and shoppers are sending clothes back too fast for apparel makers to keep up. Labor shortages and production bottlenecks are weighing down companies just as the economy begins to surge again. |
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| 2021-05-14 11:32:00 |
Markets |
Retail Doesn’t Need Therapy |
Don’t wonder why U.S. retail sales missed expectations in April. Wonder how strong they will be in coming months as the Covid pandemic fades. |
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| 2021-05-14 11:07:00 |
World |
Attack at Sunni Mosque in Kabul Kills at Least 12 |
The explosion shattered a cease-fire between the Afghan government and the Taliban during the Muslim Eid holiday |
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| 2021-05-14 10:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Capitalist Culture That Built America |
Since the early 19th century, the firm of Brown Brothers defined the distinctive American mix of financial power and public service. Its example can still instruct us. |
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| 2021-05-14 10:52:00 |
Books |
‘Facing the Mountain’ Review: Injustice and Valor |
Their families held in internment camps, the Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd found themselves on savage battlefields in Italy and France. |
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| 2021-05-14 10:51:00 |
Books |
‘Journey to the Edge of Reason’ Review: Gödel’s Beautiful Mind |
The great logician of the 20th century achieved his lasting fame by showing what couldn’t be proved. |
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| 2021-05-14 10:50:00 |
Books |
‘Light Perpetual’ Review: Children of the 20th Century |
In 1944, 15 boys and girls were among the South Londoners killed by a V-2 rocket. Here are imagined lives for five of them. |
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| 2021-05-14 10:00:00 |
World |
Former Cleaning Lady Founded a Health Clinic in Kentucky |
Eula Hall, who has died at age 93, made moonshine before becoming an advocate for the poor in Appalachia |
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| 2021-05-14 09:53:00 |
World |
Muslims in Gaza Face Somber Eid Under Barrage of Israeli Rockets |
Explosions compete with the sound of prayers to mark the end of Ramadan in Gaza, as people huddle in fear, forego mosque and family visits |
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| 2021-05-14 09:51:00 |
Books |
‘Albert and the Whale’ Review: Visionary of the Created World |
The author of ‘The Sea Inside’ takes a deep dive into the world seen through Albrecht Dürer’s eyes. |
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| 2021-05-14 09:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Ransomware’: The Digital Banditry of Tying Up Corporate Data |
‘Ransom’ has long meant ‘buy back,’ but it eventually took on the special meaning of paying off kidnappers and, these days, computer hackers |
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| 2021-05-14 09:43:00 |
Books |
‘War on the Border’ Review: The Pursuit of Pancho Villa |
A would-be strongman’s cross-border gambit resulted in a curiously inconclusive war. |
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| 2021-05-14 09:41:00 |
World |
China Will Attempt to Land Rover on Mars in Coming Days |
National space agency plans for rover to explore the planet for about three months, marking a milestone in China’s ambitious space program if successful |
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| 2021-05-14 09:40:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on Surviving the Unimaginable |
Selected by Giles Tremlett, the author, most recently, of ‘The International Brigades: Fascism, Freedom and the Spanish Civil War.’ |
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| 2021-05-14 09:35:00 |
Books |
Hearing Homer’s Song: Undying Melody |
A revolutionary scholar argued that the masterpieces of the ancient world had a collective, oral origin. |
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| 2021-05-14 09:31:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘Enduring Freedom’ Review |
Jawad Arash and Trent Reedy turn their unexpected friendship into fiction. |
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| 2021-05-14 09:29:00 |
Politics |
Elise Stefanik Elected to GOP Leadership, Replacing Liz Cheney |
Republicans try to shift focus from Trump to winning back House in midterms |
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| 2021-05-14 09:27:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Irish Healthcare Service Shuts Down IT Systems After Ransomware Attack |
Hospitals canceled appointments and turn to paper and pen after attack shut down IT systems |
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| 2021-05-14 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Tax Enforcement Target of $700 Billion Won’t Be Easy |
A strengthened Internal Revenue Service has some bipartisan appeal, but there is little agreement on how much money it can raise |
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| 2021-05-14 08:55:00 |
Tech |
Epic Games vs. Apple Trial, Week Two: Everything You Need to Know |
Expert witnesses sparred over whether smartphones have comparable substitutes for playing videogames and the iPhone maker’s rules around app pricing |
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| 2021-05-14 08:15:00 |
Business |
U.K. Launches Fraud Probe Into Greensill-Linked Steel Firm GFG |
Ties between Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG and failed finance firm Greensill Capital are being probed by the Serious Fraud Office |
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| 2021-05-14 08:00:00 |
World |
Russia Struggles to Meet Demand for Its Covid-19 Vaccine |
Moscow’s Sputnik V shot offered hope as coronavirus cases surged in developing world, but shipments have been hit by regulatory, production problems |
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| 2021-05-14 07:00:00 |
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Pennsylvania’s Biggest Pension Racks Up Costs After Misreporting Returns |
The pension is paying over $1 million to lawyers and advisers in the aftermath of an error in calculating a crucial return figure |
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| 2021-05-14 07:00:00 |
Economy |
Translating Tax Jargon Ahead of Tax Day: An Illustrated Guide to Common Terms |
Understanding the sometimes puzzling world of federal income taxes requires getting familiar with technical lingo |
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| 2021-05-14 06:36:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise After Turbulent Week of Trading |
Investors’ worries about inflation have ebbed after several Fed speakers said the central bank saw no reason to withdraw easy-money policies |
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| 2021-05-14 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where to Travel in Summer 2021: How to Score Deals, Navigate Covid Restrictions and More |
A whole new set of hurdles make planning a summer vacation a mind-boggling challenge this year. Here, expert advice on avoiding pitfalls, finding bargains and seeking out uncrowded destinations in U.S. and Europe |
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| 2021-05-14 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Need a Credit Card or Auto Loan? Banks Are Making Them Easier to Get |
Some banks are reducing credit-score requirements and offering more generous loan terms, eager to lend after tightening up when the pandemic hit |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The IRS Is Coming for Crypto Investors Who Haven’t Paid Their Taxes |
On the hunt for tax cheats, Uncle Sam is winning court battles to force cryptocurrency exchanges to reveal their customers. Your big unreported profits on bitcoin, ether or dogecoin could translate into big problems with the IRS. |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Retail Spending Likely Advanced Again in April |
Economists think shoppers continued opening their wallets, but at a less robust pace than in March, when stimulus checks hit household bank accounts |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Software Industry Awaits Details on Biden’s Order to Report Hacks |
Companies could be required to report severe breaches in three days or less |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Hydrogen Cars Failed to Deliver. Investors Hope Planes Are Different. |
Hydrogen is a more feasible green power source for the aviation world than electric batteries. But it will be difficult to deploy in time to meet emissions targets. |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Escape From Yucca Mountain: Biden Administration Promises Progress on Nuclear Waste |
Energy Department expects to announce next steps in coming months |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
World |
Commodities Boost Economic Recoveries, Mirroring Aftermath of Financial Crisis |
Record prices of industrial metals are giving countries a revenue windfall as stimulus pushes up demand |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Philadelphia’s Progressive District Attorney Faces a Primary Test Amid Crime Surge |
Tuesday’s Democratic vote pits incumbent Larry Krasner against police-backed Carlos Vega |
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| 2021-05-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Buying a Home? Don’t Lose Your Head in a Crazy Market. |
Some questions to consider if you are thinking of going beyond your original budget to buy a home |
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| 2021-05-14 05:15:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Faces Irish Ruling on Suspension of EU-U.S. Data Flows |
Court is set to rule on the social-media company’s bid to derail a preliminary decision on data transfers |
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| 2021-05-14 05:14:00 |
World |
Israel Ramps Up Bombardment of Gaza as Tanks and Troops Mass at the Border |
Palestinian death toll rises to 119, while eight Israelis have died |
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| 2021-05-14 05:06:00 |
Markets |
One of the Pot Industry’s Best Highs is Fading |
A big listed U.S. cannabis grower recently raised debt at a sub-10% coupon for the first time. It isn’t a positive sign for everyone. |
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| 2021-05-14 03:52:00 |
Markets |
Foreign Investment Will Be the Last Financial Casualty of the Pandemic |
For a true resumption of greenfield foreign investment, global travel restrictions will have to be all but over, which may not happen for years |
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| 2021-05-13 22:05:00 |
Business |
Alibaba Posts First Loss Since Going Public After Antitrust Fine |
Chinese e-commerce company says it will invest future profits into warding off competition |
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| 2021-05-13 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP’s Post-Trump Trauma |
Can the party incorporate some of his political positions while moving past his poisonous style? |
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| 2021-05-13 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
A Police Union Coverup in Boston |
What did Labor Secretary Marty Walsh know about a union chief charged with sexually abusing children? |
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| 2021-05-13 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Randi Weingarten Sees the Light |
The teachers union chief finally says schools can open—next fall. |
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| 2021-05-13 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Israel’s Iron Dome Advantage |
Missile defense again shows its military and diplomatic benefits. |
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| 2021-05-13 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Rollback on Gig Work |
A Labor rule repeal to help unions will pinch contract workers. |
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| 2021-05-13 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Are Fannie and Freddie Ready for the Next Housing Crash? |
A new rule requires them to make ‘living wills’ for surviving a downturn without taxpayer bailouts. |
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| 2021-05-13 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
End Comment Fraud at the Cost of a Stamp |
A modest plan would restore integrity to federal regulation. |
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| 2021-05-13 18:18:00 |
Markets |
Airbnb Has Mo Money, Mo Problems |
The company is expecting a travel rebound, but will likely need more hosts to meet demand |
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| 2021-05-13 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
St. Junipero Serra, Founding Father |
The now-vilified friar offered a vision to overcome American acrimony. |
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| 2021-05-13 18:16:00 |
Books |
‘Press Reset’ Review: Surviving the Videogame Industry |
The business is rewarding but also volatile. Overwork and unstable employment are commonplace. |
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| 2021-05-13 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: GOP Civil War |
When 1980 began, an A-list New Year’s gathering in Washington held an informal poll on who would win the presidential election that November. Not a single partygoer chose Reagan. |
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| 2021-05-13 17:59:00 |
CFO Journal |
Audit Watchdog Proposes Framework to Help Implement New Trading Ban |
The plan would help the PCAOB decide whether it can review or investigate an auditor in certain jurisdictions |
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| 2021-05-13 17:52:00 |
Business |
Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Face Masks, Physical Distancing in Most Settings, CDC Says |
People who have been fully vaccinated should still follow precautions in doctor’s offices, airports, nursing homes, the agency recommends |
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| 2021-05-13 17:36:00 |
Politics |
Colonial Pipeline Said to Pay Ransom to Hackers Who Caused Shutdown |
Operators of the fuel pipeline made the payment to regain control over their computer systems, say people familiar with the matter; company is now resuming service |
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| 2021-05-13 17:36:00 |
Arts |
Reporter’s Notebook: Sotheby’s Invites a Chosen Few to Start Bidding Live Again |
The auction house invited roughly 50 collectors to its Manhattan saleroom dressed up by a set designer from ‘Hamilton’ |
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| 2021-05-13 17:32:00 |
Politics |
Military Justice Overhaul Reaches Key Level of Support in Senate |
Gillibrand-Ernst bill would change how sexual assault and other serious crimes handled |
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| 2021-05-13 17:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Asks Republican Senators to Bring Him Reworked Infrastructure Proposal |
GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said the group was encouraged after Mr. Biden asked for details, including how they would pay for spending |
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| 2021-05-13 17:27:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended May 8 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-05-13 17:27:00 |
Tech |
DoorDash’s Revenue Triples Amid Sustained Demand for Food Delivery |
Loss in the first quarter narrows but misses analysts’ estimates |
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| 2021-05-13 17:25:00 |
Business |
Amazon, McDonald’s, Others Woo Scarce Hourly Workers With Higher Pay |
Amazon is set to add 75,000 jobs, McDonald’s says it will boost wages as U.S. labor market tightens |
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| 2021-05-13 17:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Make Hiring Less Gender-Biased |
A behavioral economist answers questions on hiring more women, ruined surprises and party expectations |
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| 2021-05-13 17:01:00 |
Markets |
Hear.com, Zenvia Postpone IPOs Because of Choppy Stock Market |
Pair of delays come after mortgage insurer Enact shelved its own public debut on volatility concerns |
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| 2021-05-13 17:00:00 |
Business |
Smart & Final to Be Sold to Mexican Retail Giant |
Grupo Comercial Chedraui plans to buy the grocer for more than $600 million |
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| 2021-05-13 16:47:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD Officer Shot Three Times in Brooklyn, Later Released From Hospital |
The shooting marks the seventh time a New York City officer has been shot in the past six months |
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| 2021-05-13 16:46:00 |
U.S. |
Teachers Union Head Calls for Schools to Be Open Full Time This Fall |
Randi Weingarten, president of American Federation of Teachers, said schools should move toward full reopening despite risks |
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| 2021-05-13 16:44:00 |
Business |
Disney Adds Fewer-Than-Expected Disney+ Subscribers; Revenue Falls Short |
Parks segment posts operating loss as resorts were open at reduced capacity |
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| 2021-05-13 16:38:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Waller Says Inflation Jump Likely Temporary, Urges Patience |
Fed governor said officials need to see ‘several more months of data’ before determining when to adjust policy |
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| 2021-05-13 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
A Pipeline, a Public Official and a Private Jet |
The double standards of Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. |
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| 2021-05-13 16:24:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase Profit Surges in Crypto Exchange’s First Report as Public Company |
Revenue and profit have largely been driven by the explosion in the popularity of bitcoin, other digital currencies |
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| 2021-05-13 16:20:00 |
Film Review |
‘Riders of Justice’ Review: Sorting Out a Senseless World |
With the help of an eccentric academic and his associates, a Danish soldier, played by Mads Mikkelsen, seeks vengeance on the biker gang he believes killed his wife |
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| 2021-05-13 16:15:00 |
Opinion |
‘Waiting for Godot’ Review: Missing the Moment |
The New Group’s unrelievedly bleak production of Samuel Beckett’s classic starring Ethan Hawke and John Leguizamo would have felt more relevant at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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| 2021-05-13 16:13:00 |
Business |
Airbnb’s Bookings Improve, Revenue Recovers |
Net loss widens to $1.2 billion, driven by one-time costs |
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| 2021-05-13 16:10:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Underground Railroad’ Review: A Fantasy of Freedom |
On Amazon Prime Video, director Barry Jenkins adapts Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel in a series both harrowing and beautiful. |
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| 2021-05-13 16:08:00 |
Deals |
Canadian National Expected to Sweeten Kansas City Southern Bid |
Revised proposal could include pledge to cover $700 million breakup fee |
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| 2021-05-13 15:38:00 |
Exhibition Review |
Brumos Collection Review: Victory After a False Start |
Once again welcoming visitors, a new automobile museum in Jacksonville, Fla., with an impressive collection of Millers, Porsches and more race cars was open for only seven weeks before Covid-19 hit. |
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| 2021-05-13 15:36:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors Seek Cooperation of Trump Confidant, Subpoena Manhattan Private School |
Officials are looking into tuition payments for the grandchildren of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg, who has been pressured to help the probe into the former president |
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| 2021-05-13 15:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
If We’re Doing Vote Recounts, a Few Are Overdue |
I’ve got beefs with the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame and those ‘best place to live’ lists. |
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| 2021-05-13 15:00:00 |
Business |
The Hot Debate Over Solar Geoengineering and Its Impact on Climate |
In addition to cutting carbon emissions, is it time to study methods for altering the atmosphere? Three experts square off. |
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| 2021-05-13 14:22:00 |
Tech |
Apple Parts With Prominent Exec After Employees Complain Over Comments About Women |
Tech company says behavior that discriminates ‘has no place here’ |
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| 2021-05-13 14:02:00 |
World |
Canada’s Trudeau Is Cleared in Ethics Probe Over Charity Contract |
Ethics watchdog said ‘appearance of a conflict of interest’ wasn’t enough to find prime minister broke the law |
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| 2021-05-13 14:00:00 |
World |
Scientists Call for Deeper Investigation Into Covid-19 Origin |
A letter published in a leading academic journal criticizes the findings of a World Health Organization-led report |
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| 2021-05-13 13:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Slow-cooked Salmon With Ti Malice Sauce |
The tart, spicy sauce takes its name from a character in Haitian folklore. |
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| 2021-05-13 13:53:00 |
Opinion |
Modi Declared Victory, Then Covid Struck Back With a Vengeance |
The Indian leader’s vanity, governing style and focus on politics made the crisis worse than it had to be. |
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| 2021-05-13 13:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
No Gluten, Dairy or Refined Sugar? In This Chef’s Paleo-Friendly Recipes, You Don’t Miss Them |
‘Top Chef’ judge and newly minted cookbook author Gregory Gourdet on the magic of salt, his coconut obsession, the healing power of plants and the absolute best way to cook salmon. |
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| 2021-05-13 13:08:00 |
Business |
Amazon Hiring 75,000 Workers, Offering Some $1,000 Signing Bonuses |
The retail and tech giant said the new roles—representing nearly 8% of its U.S. workforce—are offering average pay of $17 an hour |
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| 2021-05-13 13:06:00 |
Opinion |
Bring Viewpoint Diversity to the Universities |
The left uses disparities in market participants (disparate impact) as proof of bias. Clearly there are huge disparities in the political leanings of university professors and administrators. |
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| 2021-05-13 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
Discourage Abuse at Traffic Stops: Cooperate |
During a traffic stop the cop is in control, but you set the tone. |
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| 2021-05-13 13:03:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Raises Pay for U.S. Restaurant Workers |
Burger giant is boosting wages at company-owned stores as employers hunt for workers |
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| 2021-05-13 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
Fair Voting Is Antidote to Conspiracy Theory |
Do you think maybe Acorn “lost” my daughter’s registration because she registered as a Republican? |
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| 2021-05-13 13:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Ducati Multistrada: A Touring Bike With a Safer, More Centered Ride |
This sporty bike includes a variety of Automatic Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)—safety features widely available with cars but introduced here for the first time in a series-production motorcycle |
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| 2021-05-13 12:46:00 |
World |
Student’s Death in China Spurs Questions About Surveillance |
Social-media posts demanding that local authorities release video footage set off outrage online |
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| 2021-05-13 12:14:00 |
Opinion |
A Maritime Solution for Cyber Piracy |
Congress should revive the ‘letter of marque’ and authorize companies to defend against hackers. |
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| 2021-05-13 11:30:00 |
World |
American, Swiss Climbers Die on Mount Everest in First Deaths Since Covid-19 Pause |
Nepal has issued more than 400 permits to attempt the summit this year, after the pandemic canceled last year’s climbing season |
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| 2021-05-13 11:16:00 |
Markets |
Ethereum Never Felt So Comfortable |
Furniture company Ethan Allen keeps getting mistaken for a cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-05-13 11:12:00 |
World |
Israel’s Conflict in Gaza Tests Limits of New Detente With Arab World |
Despite diplomatic agreements with Arab nations last year, conflict with Palestinians has triggered a backlash |
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| 2021-05-13 10:47:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Perfect Summer Road Trip in the Rocky Mountains |
This three-day drive through Colorado combines traffic-stopping vistas, wildflower meadows, arty small towns and a peach of a last leg |
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| 2021-05-13 09:23:00 |
Markets |
Stronger Growth and Inflation Pull European Bond Yields Above Zero |
German government bonds are now the only negative yielding 10-year government bonds in the eurozone |
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| 2021-05-13 09:13:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba’s $2.8 Billion Fine Isn’t its Only Problem |
Chinese e-commerce company has managed to come out of an eventful year in a good shape, but the competition is hot on its heels |
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| 2021-05-13 09:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
PayPal Plans to Shift Core Applications to Google Cloud |
The migration is part of the digital payments company’s ongoing move to host all its applications in the public cloud |
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| 2021-05-13 08:41:00 |
World |
Israel Steps Up Airstrikes Against Hamas in Gaza, Tries to Contain Violence at Home |
Palestinian death toll rises to 83, while seven Israelis have been killed |
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| 2021-05-13 08:32:00 |
Politics |
Trump-Biden Was Worst Presidential Polling Miss in 40 Years, Panel Says |
Surveys overstated Democrats’ support up and down the ballot, as some voters were less inclined to participate in polls |
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| 2021-05-13 08:00:00 |
World |
U.K.’s Biggest Naval Fleet in Decades to Flex Muscle With Eye on China and U.S. |
Fresh from Brexit, Britain bulks up military to strengthen special relationship with U.S. |
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| 2021-05-13 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Yelp Ramps Up Spending on Ad Products to Boost Revenue |
The business-listings firm looks to expand its offering for service businesses |
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| 2021-05-13 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Business Leaders Push for Infrastructure Deal, Minus the Corporate Tax Hikes |
White House is lobbying companies to back Biden’s plan, but many of them want the administration to find other ways to pay for it |
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| 2021-05-13 07:45:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Doesn’t Have to Mean High Interest Rates |
Issues like the semiconductor shortage are pushing up prices. Investing in production can be a better way to deal with inflation than interest-rate rises. |
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| 2021-05-13 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Vaccine Patent Waivers Deserve a Warning Label |
The move to suspend patents on Covid-19 vaccines opens up a major risk to the way the drug industry does business |
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| 2021-05-13 07:01:00 |
Tech |
SoftBank Pulls Back From Funding ‘Nasdaq Whale’ |
Unit at Japanese tech investor lost billions of dollars on derivatives trades tied to tech stocks |
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| 2021-05-13 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Dentsu Creates Unit to Boost Diversity in Media |
Veteran ad buyer Mark Prince to lead division that will consult with minority-owned media businesses and marketers seeking increasingly diverse audiences |
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| 2021-05-13 07:00:00 |
World |
China’s People Problem Swings From Too Many to a ‘Decline That Sees No End’ |
Latest census results signal that Beijing faces the risk of declining growth unless it makes changes to policies discouraging births and immigration |
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| 2021-05-13 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
NCAA Corporate Sponsorships Are for 90 Championships. They Revolve Around One. |
The NCAA handed over all sponsorship sales to CBS and Turner, which broadcast the men’s basketball tournament. That could be leaving other sports behind. |
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| 2021-05-13 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Poshmark and RealReal’s Half-Off Sale |
Online used-apparel sellers debuted on the public markets with much excitement but are priced more realistically now |
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| 2021-05-13 05:51:00 |
Markets |
Dow and S&P 500 Poised to Extend Selloff |
Stock futures edged down, suggesting that inflation concerns will lead to a fourth day of declines for the major indexes |
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| 2021-05-13 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Declining Jobless Claims Suggest Hiring Could Pick Up |
Many workers are still drawing on pandemic-related jobless benefits more than a year after the virus arrived |
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| 2021-05-13 05:30:00 |
Finance |
JPMorgan, Others Plan to Issue Credit Cards to People With No Credit Scores |
Regulator had asked banks to brainstorm on how to make loans to people who have often been locked out from getting them |
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| 2021-05-13 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
With Busy Airports and Restaurants, U.S. Moves Closer to Full Reopening |
Increased Covid-19 vaccinations, lower case counts fuel broad rollback of restrictions |
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| 2021-05-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Libor Replacement Race Heats Up |
Some analysts say multiple rate benchmarks are likely to emerge instead of just one |
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| 2021-05-13 03:50:00 |
Markets |
When the World’s Best-Performing Stock Market Takes a Dive |
The indiscriminate slump in Taiwan’s stock market demonstrates that sometimes flows overwhelm fundamental analysis, an increasing risk as stock buyers take on more leverage |
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| 2021-05-13 02:23:00 |
Politics |
Don McGahn Agrees to Testify About Events Described in Mueller Report |
Trump’s former White House counsel reached a deal to testify before a House panel behind closed doors |
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| 2021-05-13 02:00:00 |
Markets |
David Cameron’s Payday Preceded Greensill Capital’s Collapse |
The former U.K. prime minister made several million dollars as an adviser to Greensill. He is now the subject of a government review into his role. |
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| 2021-05-13 01:16:00 |
Business |
FAA Approves Boeing Fixes for Latest 737 MAX Problem |
Electrical problem has grounded more than 100 of Boeing’s 737 MAX jets |
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| 2021-05-12 19:55:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Says Tesla Has Suspended Accepting Bitcoin for Vehicle Purchases |
Tesla chief says bitcoin will be used for transactions ‘as soon as mining transitions to more sustainable energy’ |
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| 2021-05-12 19:41:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA Bankruptcy Case Is Dismissed. What Happens Next? |
Gun-rights group’s leaders face intensifying scrutiny in New York after a Dallas judge said it can’t continue with its proposed bankruptcy reorganization |
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| 2021-05-12 19:30:00 |
Politics |
President Biden Signs Cybersecurity Executive Order to Boost Federal Defenses Against Hacks |
Move comes amid a wave of major hacks, such as this week’s pipeline shutdown and SolarWinds espionage campaign |
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| 2021-05-12 19:29:00 |
Markets |
Bumble’s Debut Has Been a Buzz Kill |
The dating app’s banter hasn’t delivered the picture it sold in its initial public offering |
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| 2021-05-12 19:26:00 |
Logistics Report |
Truckers Seek to Keep Diesel Supplies Flowing in Pipeline Shutdown |
Fuel prices are rising as trucking companies watch for shortfalls in availability |
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| 2021-05-12 19:25:00 |
Business |
Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations After Cyberattack |
The owner of the primary fuel conduit for the East Coast said full restoration of service would take days |
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| 2021-05-12 19:10:00 |
Business |
Boeing Nears Fix for 777 Engine Covers |
Plane maker is close to completing proposal to strengthen components as United looks to return jets to service after Colorado debris incident |
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| 2021-05-12 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
Powell Gets His Inflation Wish |
The Fed Chairman wanted higher prices. Lets hope it’s ‘transitory.’ |
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| 2021-05-12 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
A Dangerous Pick at Justice |
Susan Hennessey’s Russia role undermined electoral legitimacy. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
In Donald Trump’s Purgatory |
Ousting Liz Cheney doesn’t end the GOP’s 2022 election problems. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:50:00 |
CIO Journal |
Coronavirus Pandemic Rewrites Job Description for Some CIOs |
CIOs at Toyota Financial Services and Oshkosh see leadership extending beyond technology to office design and culture |
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| 2021-05-12 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
The Jones Act Strikes Again |
Biden considers another waiver, but the real answer is to sink it. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
‘For the People’ Is About Helping the Party |
The Senate takes up a voting bill designed to rig the system in favor of Democrats. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Who Really Pays for ESG Investing? |
BlackRock and others bill the cost to middle-income investors, in the form of lower returns. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
The $392,000 Lifeguard: ‘Baywatch’ as Union Shop |
Savvy bargaining has gotten them handsome benefits and six-figure salaries. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
A Wrong Number Made My Day |
I don’t want to buy an Aston Martin, but I enjoy being reminded of James Bond. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:23:00 |
Books |
‘Madhouse at the End of the Earth’ Review: Freezing for Belgium |
Representing a young nation, the ship descended on Antarctica. The crew made 20 landings before getting stuck in the ice. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Is the American Work Ethic Dying? |
Covid laid off much of the country. Now the Biden Democrats are paying people to stay home. |
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| 2021-05-12 18:08:00 |
U.S. |
Times Square Shooting Suspect Is Arrested in Florida |
Farrakhan Muhammad is accused of firing a gun during a dispute; two women and a child were hit by stray bullets |
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| 2021-05-12 18:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Jails Are in Disorder, Federal Monitor Says |
Report by federal monitor was issued as the city’s Department of Correction undergoes a leadership change |
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| 2021-05-12 18:00:00 |
Business |
Police Arrest Tesla Driver for Operating Car From Back Seat |
Tesla Model 3 driver is charged with reckless driving after police receive 911 calls |
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| 2021-05-12 17:35:00 |
U.S. |
Inflation Data Test Fed’s Strategy and Outlook |
Policy makers expect stronger inflationary pressures to fade before the labor market recovers. More economists are questioning that view. |
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| 2021-05-12 17:28:00 |
Arts |
A Guide to the Slow Return of Big Concerts, From Lady Gaga to Bad Bunny |
Five things to expect from big concerts and festivals in the U.S. this summer and beyond |
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| 2021-05-12 17:24:00 |
Markets |
Cathie Wood’s ARK Stumbles as Tech Trade Unwinds |
ARK Investment’s funds sink further than broader market during May’s selloff in shares of tech and other fast-growing companies |
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| 2021-05-12 17:21:00 |
World |
Colombian Mass Protests Over Covid-19 Woes Paralyze Cali |
Road blockades have shut business in the city and strangled farms, foreshadowing unrest in other countries over economic hardship |
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| 2021-05-12 17:19:00 |
Markets |
Facebook-Backed Digital Currency Project Revamps to Address U.S. Regulators’ Concerns |
Dollar-backed Diem will be based in the U.S., take steps to address money-laundering qualms |
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| 2021-05-12 17:18:00 |
Television Review |
‘Fall River’ Review: A Small Town’s ‘Satanic Panic’ |
A docuseries on Epix explores three murders that racked the Massachusetts community best known as Lizzie Borden’s hometown. |
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| 2021-05-12 17:16:00 |
Art Review |
‘Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment’ Review: Meditations on Suffering and Being |
The Rubin Museum of Art provides a rich exploration of a single meditative practice starting with the Buddha’s own spiritual reappraisal. |
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| 2021-05-12 17:14:00 |
World |
Biden Pressured to Take Sides in Clash Between Israelis and Palestinians |
The administration pushes for calm, while some Democrats seek support for Palestinians and some Republicans want more backing for Israel |
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| 2021-05-12 17:02:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Judge Says Revlon Lenders Can Access Citi’s Mistaken Loan Payment |
Revlon lenders that received roughly $500 million in an erroneous transaction from Citigroup can use the money while the bank’s appeal is pending |
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| 2021-05-12 17:00:00 |
Business |
Ellen DeGeneres to End Talk Show After Next Season |
The comedian says she will be looking for a new challenge after what will be the show’s 19th season |
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| 2021-05-12 16:48:00 |
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Vistria Group Collecting More Than $2 Billion for Fourth Fund |
The Chicago firm’s new fund had a $1.5 billion target |
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| 2021-05-12 16:27:00 |
Politics |
Trump Administration Officials Defend Security Response to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot |
Former acting defense secretary tells House panel the military’s response was proper when pro-Trump mob sought to prevent certification of Biden election |
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| 2021-05-12 16:11:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Charlie Chooses’ by Lou Peacock, illustrated by Nicola Slater |
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| 2021-05-12 16:10:00 |
Opinion |
The Inflation ‘Tug-of-War’ |
Can the short-term surge avoid inflicting long-term damage? |
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| 2021-05-12 16:08:00 |
Business |
U.S. Gas Prices Hit $3 a Gallon as Shortage Sets in Amid Colonial Pipeline Shutdown |
National average price at highest level since 2014 as drivers in Southeast scramble to fill up |
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| 2021-05-12 16:06:00 |
Opinion |
All Rhodes Scholarships Are Based on Merit |
Our selectors are explicitly directed not to try to “balance” or seek diversity of gender, race, ideology, academic field or any other characteristic. |
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| 2021-05-12 16:03:00 |
Opinion |
Georgia Voting Law Is a Step Back for Blacks |
Georgia legislators reacted to powerful minority civic engagement by trying to shrink the electorate with a voting bill transparently targeted at black and brown voters. |
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| 2021-05-12 16:02:00 |
Opinion |
Student-Loan Debt Is a Burden on the Young |
It is time for the federal government to get out of the student-loan business. |
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| 2021-05-12 16:01:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Climb Following Consumer-Price Data |
Rising consumer prices worry bondholders because inflation erodes the value of bonds’ fixed payments |
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| 2021-05-12 15:55:00 |
Books |
Airplane Thrillers Take Off This Summer |
What’s real and what’s drama in airplane suspense novels |
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| 2021-05-12 15:48:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hertz Shareholder Payout Set to Swell on Winning Bankruptcy Bid |
Knighthead Capital Management and Certares Management emerged as winners in a bidding war that drove up Hertz’s value, generating returns for shareholders |
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| 2021-05-12 15:25:00 |
Markets |
German Regulator Orders Digital Bank N26 to Improve Money-Laundering Controls |
BaFin is appointing monitor to check implementation at the digital financial firm, which operates in 25 markets |
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| 2021-05-12 15:24:00 |
World |
Macron’s Party Drops Support for Candidate Over Muslim Headscarf |
Move sparks a backlash within France’s ruling party, showing how sensitive the subject of Islam and its place in society has become ahead of an election |
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| 2021-05-12 15:05:00 |
World |
China Weighs New Economic Envoy to U.S. |
Senior Chinese official Liu He, who oversaw trade deal with Trump White House, might be replaced with younger Hu Chunhua |
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| 2021-05-12 15:01:00 |
Tech |
Tesla’s April Sales From China Were Mostly Exports |
New figures raise questions about the strength of demand for its vehicles in the world’s largest auto market |
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| 2021-05-12 14:27:00 |
Television |
What to Watch: 11 Movies and Series to Stream This Week |
‘The Woman in the Window’ brings Amy Adams and other Hollywood stars, ‘The Underground Railroad’ takes off, and ‘The Upshaws’ gives a close-up on family life |
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| 2021-05-12 14:26:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Ericsson to Pay Nokia $97.2 Million to Settle Damages Claim |
The claim related to previously announced allegations that it violated U.S. antibribery law, Ericsson says |
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| 2021-05-12 14:18:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tomato and Mint Dolma |
The tricks are to not overfill the leaves, to roll them tightly and to approach each one with utter confidence |
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| 2021-05-12 14:17:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Ran Record $1.9 Trillion Budget Deficit in First Seven Months of Fiscal Year |
Treasury Department says federal outlays climbed 22% to $4.1 trillion from October through April |
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| 2021-05-12 14:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Stuffing Grape Leaves: A Recipe to Soothe Any Stressed-Out Cook |
This repetitive and highly pleasurable task is cooking and meditation in one |
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| 2021-05-12 13:55:00 |
Markets |
Volvo Cars to Explore Possible IPO |
Swedish auto maker owned by China’s Geely has discussed going public for some time |
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| 2021-05-12 13:19:00 |
Economy |
Some, but Not All, of the Price Jump Is Transitory |
Costs of airfare, used cars and restaurant meals offer clues to inflation puzzle |
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| 2021-05-12 13:17:00 |
U.S. |
Former TPG Executive William McGlashan Jr. Sentenced to Three Months in College Admissions Case |
Mr. McGlashan admitted to participating in test-cheating scheme |
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| 2021-05-12 13:13:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Can Face a Longer Sentence, Judge Rules |
The former Minneapolis police officer abused his position of authority and caused a cruel death for George Floyd, judge finds |
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| 2021-05-12 12:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Tax Mirage |
Marginal rates have been a lot higher, but the actual share the top 1% pay stays remarkably constant. |
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| 2021-05-12 12:37:00 |
Opinion |
Distance Learning Began in 1890 |
Covid has brought us back to the future, in which the University of Chicago was a 20th-century pioneer. |
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| 2021-05-12 12:33:00 |
Logistics Report |
India’s Covid-19 Surge Adds Pressure to Seafarers Stranded at Sea |
Vessel operators are facing a revival of crew shortages as some major ports restrict sailors that have traveled to India |
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| 2021-05-12 12:22:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Hits a High Note |
Prices are rising at their fastest clip in years, but the Fed is relaxed because expectations aren’t embedded |
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| 2021-05-12 12:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Retire Your Aviators. These Are the Best Men’s Sunglasses Now. |
As you re-emerge after timidly hiding at home, adopt spring’s outsize, statement-making sunglasses and channel British actor Michael Caine |
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| 2021-05-12 11:41:00 |
Business |
SAP Discloses Investment by Chairman’s Charity in Joint Venture |
Software company says the foundation has no active role in planned financial-services venture |
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| 2021-05-12 10:08:00 |
Markets |
Insurance Brokers Sell Assets to Win Approval for $35 Billion Merger |
Aon, Willis Towers Watson agree to $3.6 billion deal with rival to help address EU’s antitrust concerns |
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| 2021-05-12 09:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Love Monet as Much as the Yankees? This Cap Is for You |
Why limited-edition hats and T-shirts honoring artists from Van Gogh to Brancusi are trending among the art—and style—cognoscenti |
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| 2021-05-12 09:41:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Asks Mexico to Probe Alleged Union Vote Tampering at GM Plant |
Move takes advantage of trade pact’s labor-dispute settlement enforcement tool |
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| 2021-05-12 09:28:00 |
Politics |
House Republicans Oust Cheney From Leadership in a Voice Vote |
Lawmakers vote to remove Wyoming congresswoman in closed-door meeting over her criticism of former President Donald Trump |
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| 2021-05-12 09:15:00 |
Markets |
Amazon’s Tax Victory Could Raise Its Bills |
Annulment of EU’s decision to levy €250 million in back taxes will likely add fuel to crackdown on tax avoidance |
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| 2021-05-12 09:07:00 |
World |
Inquiry Into Early Covid-19 Response Finds WHO Delays but Spares China |
Panel charged with examining policy failures doesn’t criticize Beijing’s early efforts to suppress news of the virus |
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| 2021-05-12 09:04:00 |
Economy |
As World Runs Short of Workers, a Boost for Wages—and Inflation |
In the two largest economies, plunging birthrates and aging populations squeeze the labor supply |
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| 2021-05-12 09:00:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Increases Likely to Prove Transitory, Fed Official Says |
Central bank’s vice chairman sees inflation rising higher in coming months before moderating later this year |
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| 2021-05-12 09:00:00 |
Economy |
What Does a Labor Shortage Mean for Unemployment Benefits? |
Several Republican-led states move to drop enhanced benefits, while the Biden administration works to encourage more people to seek employment |
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| 2021-05-12 08:43:00 |
Tech |
Can a Smart Water Bottle Motivate You to Hydrate? |
We tested new high-tech carafes that promise to increase users’ H20 intake using push alerts, redeemable point rewards and interactive tops. Some nudges worked better than others. |
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| 2021-05-12 08:29:00 |
Markets |
Toyota Can Be a Tech Giant Too |
The Japanese auto maker hasn’t attracted the same excitement around its electric-vehicle plans as the likes of General Motors and Volkswagen, but in some respects it is technologically ahead |
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| 2021-05-12 08:05:00 |
Arts |
Jay-Z, Tina Turner, Go-Go’s to Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |
Other members of this year’s diverse class include Carole King, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren |
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| 2021-05-12 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Migrants Take More Risky—and Sometimes Deadly—Paths to Illegally Enter U.S. |
Following border-wall expansion and faster removals to Mexico, migrants opt for remote mountain paths, boats and trains |
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| 2021-05-12 08:00:00 |
Business |
In Epic Games v. Apple Trial, an Unorthodox Judge Presides |
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has handled several cases involving both companies |
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| 2021-05-12 07:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Daimler CFO Works to Separate Accounts, Debts and People Ahead of Truck Unit Spinoff |
The planned transaction is supposed to help boost the car maker’s share price and market capitalization |
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| 2021-05-12 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Online Real Estate Got Too Hot to Handle |
Sector’s stocks overheated in a pandemic frenzy relative to the cooler pace of industry transformation |
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| 2021-05-12 07:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Help Needy Families Pay for High-Speed Internet |
The $3.2 billion broadband aid program, which launches Wednesday, could also be boon for internet providers |
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| 2021-05-12 07:00:00 |
Business |
CDC Panel to Consider Covid-19 Vaccine for 12-to-15-Year-Olds |
Advisory committee expected to recommend Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for adolescents |
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| 2021-05-12 06:42:00 |
World |
Death Toll Rises as Israel, Hamas Fighting Intensifies |
Airstrikes and rockets have so far killed 43 Palestinians, including 13 children, and five Israelis |
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| 2021-05-12 06:32:00 |
Tech |
Pentagon to Remove China’s Xiaomi From Blacklist After Lawsuit |
U.S. Defense Department’s decision comes after the Chinese tech giant’s court win in March |
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| 2021-05-12 06:30:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Wins Appeal Over $300 Million EU Tax Bill |
Court rules competition regulators failed to prove Amazon got a selective advantage from tax breaks |
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| 2021-05-12 06:20:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Indexes Extending Declines |
Dow on track to slip further after tumbling in its worst one-day performance since late February |
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| 2021-05-12 05:30:00 |
World |
Hamas Attack on Israel Aims to Capitalize on Palestinian Frustration |
With rocket barrage, militant group tries to court young Palestinians behind eviction protests |
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| 2021-05-12 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Infrastructure Talks to Focus on $2.3 Trillion Plan’s Size and Taxes |
President seeks to overcome disagreements with GOP in first meeting with top four congressional leaders since taking office |
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| 2021-05-12 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Likely Accelerated in April as Economy Strengthened |
Economists expect an extended upswing in prices as the recovery gains momentum and the pandemic continues to scramble supply and demand for goods |
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| 2021-05-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Tin Prices Soar on Electronics Demand, Shipping Trouble |
The metal has climbed 47% in 2021 and is approaching record highs |
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| 2021-05-12 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Tariffs Drive Drop in Chinese Imports |
Levies now cover about $250 billion a year in goods—down from $370 billion—as U.S. companies shift purchases elsewhere |
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| 2021-05-12 04:48:00 |
Markets |
Oil Glut Returns to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels |
IEA cuts global demand growth forecast as India battles Covid-19 wave |
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| 2021-05-12 04:08:00 |
Business |
SoftBank Reports Highest-Ever Annual Profit For a Japanese Company |
Profit of $45.9 billion driven by investment gains at Vision Fund and its successor |
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| 2021-05-12 01:16:00 |
Business |
Carlos Ghosn’s Former Aide Defends Himself in Tokyo Trial |
Greg Kelly denies hiding Ghosn’s pay in first testimony on witness stand |
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| 2021-05-11 22:18:00 |
Politics |
Liz Cheney Says in Floor Speech GOP Can’t Ignore Trump’s Election Lie |
In address on eve of expected ouster from party leadership, congresswoman says ex-president is undermining democracy |
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| 2021-05-11 22:10:00 |
Markets |
Beijing Confronts a Smaller, Grayer China Dream |
China is aging more rapidly than many expected, posing a serious challenge to its economic model |
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| 2021-05-11 20:55:00 |
U.S. |
Fewer Families and Children Arrested at Border in April |
Apprehensions in both groups dropped for first time in a year, but the number of single adults caught entering the U.S. illegally continued to rise |
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| 2021-05-11 19:42:00 |
CFO Journal |
Animal-Health Company Zoetis Promotes CFO to Expanded Role |
Glenn David will run the company’s international operations and other business units |
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| 2021-05-11 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
‘Equity’ vs. Gifted Programs |
Students debate proposals in New York and elsewhere to eliminate classes for the talented. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:40:00 |
Politics |
Progressives, Conservatives Hone Messaging on Class Divide, Opportunity |
Oren Cass, J.D. Vance, Ro Khanna speak at WSJ’s Future of Everything Festival |
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| 2021-05-11 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
A Time Bomb for the 2022 Elections |
The unconstitutional pieces of H.R.1 could blow up the midterms. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
A Jolt for White House Economists |
A Labor Department survey rebuts their jobless benefit claims. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:33:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Brown’s Family Says Police Videos Show Shooting Was Like an Execution |
Brown didn’t pose a threat during encounter shown in body- and dash-camera footage, lawyer says |
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| 2021-05-11 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Hamas Tests Israel—and Biden |
Iran’s Palestinian ally reignites its conflict with the Jewish state. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Xi Jinping’s Achilles Heel |
China’s birth dearth is becoming more acute as its population ages. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:27:00 |
Markets |
Occidental Petroleum Climbing Out of Its Anadarko Hole |
Occidental’s first-quarter results show long-term investors hope for returns—even if that is sometime in the distant future |
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| 2021-05-11 18:20:00 |
Books |
‘Chaos Under Heaven’ Review: How to Ride a Wild Dragon |
Yes, the Trump approach to China was chaotic. But out of it came innovations, including whole-of-government problem solving. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
A Third Intifada Is Unlikely, but Hamas Is Trying to Start One |
Jerusalem is a powder keg, but the shift of the focus to Gaza reduces the prospects of unity against Israel. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Riding Off Into the Covid Sunset |
The lesson I learned as a girl—‘get back on the horse’—has never been more relevant. |
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| 2021-05-11 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Jeff Bezos Wags the Dog, Part II |
The Washington Post’s owner spun a tall tale, and perhaps this should be ‘news.’ |
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| 2021-05-11 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Classroom Chaos in the Name of Racial Equity Is a Bad Lesson Plan |
Going easy on bad behavior makes life difficult for those students who are in school to get an education. |
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| 2021-05-11 17:59:00 |
U.S. |
New York Police Commissioner Calls for Additional Officers, Overtime |
Faced with spending cuts, Dermot Shea presses city council for more funding in proposed budget |
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| 2021-05-11 17:51:00 |
World |
Michigan Threatens Enbridge’s Profits in Great Lakes Pipeline Dispute |
The state earlier revoked a permit that allowed the Line 5 pipeline to run along the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac |
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| 2021-05-11 17:48:00 |
U.S. |
Wind Farm Off Massachusetts Coast Gets Final Federal Approval |
The $2.8 billion Vineyard Wind project is expected to start up in 2023, offering the potential of a new Atlantic energy industry |
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| 2021-05-11 17:47:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA’s Bankruptcy Tossed Out in Setback for Gun Group’s Planned Move to Texas |
A bankruptcy judge said the NRA is solvent and its bankruptcy was filed to evade allegations of mismanagement from New York authorities |
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| 2021-05-11 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
Springtime for Bureaucrats |
A new report on our well-paid federal workforce. |
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| 2021-05-11 17:23:00 |
CFO Journal |
Wrangler Jeans Maker Lifts Outlook as Pandemic Recovery Boosts Demand |
Kontoor, the company behind the Lee and Wrangler brands, expects earnings and sales to rise in 2021 |
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| 2021-05-11 17:14:00 |
U.S. |
Arizona Republicans Pass Law Tightening Vote-by-Mail System |
Gov. Doug Ducey signs into law a new way to remove voters from the automatic mail-in ballot list |
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| 2021-05-11 17:11:00 |
Politics |
More States to Reject Extra $300 Payment for Unemployed |
GOP governors say payments discourage work; Biden says child care, Covid-19 are the deterrents |
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| 2021-05-11 17:08:00 |
Television Review |
‘Pride’ Review: Sweeping History Made Personal |
The six-part documentary tells the story of LGBTQ+ civil rights in America through intimate stories. |
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| 2021-05-11 17:03:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Upshaws’ Review: Family Clatters |
The new comedy from Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes feels dated, clumsy and oh-so-not funny. |
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| 2021-05-11 17:00:00 |
Music Review |
‘Transformation’ by Glenn Close and Ted Nash and ‘Jesup Wagon’ by James Brandon Lewis Reviews: Uplifting Experiments in Jazz |
Pairing spoken-word segments about positive change with music; a longform celebration of George Washington Carver. |
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| 2021-05-11 16:55:00 |
World |
Queen Elizabeth Attends First Major Public Engagement Since Funeral of Prince Philip |
Monarch formally opens Parliament in ceremony pared down because of Covid-19 |
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| 2021-05-11 16:46:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Lender Better to Go Public in SPAC Deal |
Digital startup would merge with Aurora Acquisition and raise nearly $800 million in new capital |
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| 2021-05-11 16:40:00 |
Real Estate |
U.S. Home Prices Surge, Scaring Off Some Potential Buyers |
Rapid increase is outweighing the benefit of low mortgage rates |
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| 2021-05-11 16:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Is Cleared to Run in Preakness |
The move comes after trainer Bob Baffert said an ointment used to treat his horse might have triggered a positive drug test |
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| 2021-05-11 16:21:00 |
Opinion |
Sen. Josh Hawley Sounds Like the Left on Big Tech |
Sen. Hawley argues politicians should weaponize antitrust and undermine the rule of law to go after businesses they disagree with based on purely political whims. |
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| 2021-05-11 16:20:00 |
Opinion |
Biodegradable PHA Is a Good, Green Choice |
Unlike traditional plastics sourced from nonrenewable fossil fuels, PHA is sourced from renewable natural ingredients. |
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| 2021-05-11 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccination Debate Isn’t New, Interests Still Conflict |
To the sensible cost-benefit analysis of Charles L. Hooper and David R. Henderson, it can be added that such considerations were discussed in the 1760s, during the Enlightenment smallpox-inoculation debate. |
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| 2021-05-11 16:18:00 |
Business |
Washington Post Names Sally Buzbee Executive Editor |
Ms. Buzbee is first top editor chosen under ownership of Jeff Bezos |
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| 2021-05-11 16:10:00 |
U.S. |
Pipeline Shutdown Has East Coast Drivers Making a Run on Gas |
Some gasoline stations in Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas are running dry; ‘there is high anxiety’ |
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| 2021-05-11 16:06:00 |
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Fed’s Brainard and Other Central Bankers Affirm Steady Monetary Policy Stance |
Central bank governor said it’s important for the Fed to remain patient |
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| 2021-05-11 16:05:00 |
U.S. |
Death Penalty Sought Against Accused Atlanta Spa Shooter |
Fulton County district attorney plans to prosecute shootings as hate crimes |
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| 2021-05-11 15:44:00 |
Real Estate |
Does Your Mattress Need a Box Spring Anymore? |
Many retailers don’t even carry the once-essential bed component these days, when a good night’s sleep is as crucial as ever. |
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| 2021-05-11 15:34:00 |
Politics |
Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell Spar Over Election Rules |
Party leaders debate expanded voter access, poll security in Senate hearing |
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| 2021-05-11 15:06:00 |
Markets |
Greensill Capital Is Target of U.K. Government Probe |
FCA said it was investigating the failed finance firm, the same day its founder, Lex Greensill, apologized for its collapse |
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| 2021-05-11 15:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Manchester City Clinches Premier League Title |
City solidified its claim as the most dominant side in English soccer with its fifth title in 10 years |
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| 2021-05-11 15:00:00 |
Markets |
Caris Life Sciences Gets $830 Million Investment From Sixth Street-Led Group |
Equity deal gives the cancer-diagnostic company a post-money valuation of $7.83 billion |
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| 2021-05-11 14:52:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Next Hurdle in Treasury’s Corporate Transparency Push? Verification |
Financial institutions say the value of a proposed ownership registry will be limited unless steps are taken to ensure the information it holds is accurate |
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| 2021-05-11 14:17:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Data on Children Under 12 Expected by Late Fall, Officials Say |
Steps to vaccinate younger children will probably occur in stages, progressing younger and younger, Fauci says |
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| 2021-05-11 14:04:00 |
Markets |
Employers, Prepare for a Wage Jolt |
Businesses must prepare to pay more for staffing in a tightening job market where it is harder to attract pandemic-scarred workers |
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| 2021-05-11 13:26:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Lenders Need to Pump Up the Volume |
Key margins for mortgage lenders are dropping. But originators like Rocket and UWM may emerge with bigger slices of the pie in what could still be a solid market. |
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| 2021-05-11 12:58:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Not-So-Clean Energy Transition |
The International Energy Agency exposes the hidden environmental costs and infeasibility of going green. |
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| 2021-05-11 12:56:00 |
World |
India Struggles to Keep Pace With Coronavirus Variants |
Covid-19 surge puts pressure on labs that do genomic sequencing needed to track mutations |
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| 2021-05-11 12:56:00 |
Opinion |
The Village Agrees: Subsidize Families |
Cultural or economic differences needn’t preclude a bipartisan child allowance. |
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| 2021-05-11 12:14:00 |
Business |
Beyond Colonial Pipeline, Ransomware Cyberattacks Are a Growing Threat |
Schools, hospitals, companies are targeted by ‘cyber weapons of mass destruction’ |
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| 2021-05-11 12:12:00 |
Markets |
Cathie Wood’s ARK Wasn’t Built for a Flood |
ARK Invest hasn’t done as well for investors as charts suggest, and it has done so through some concentrated bets |
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| 2021-05-11 12:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Bumble’s Head of Product Design to Join Twitter |
Lara Mendonça, known for designing with inclusion and safety in mind, will work to encourage meaningful and healthy interactions on the platform |
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| 2021-05-11 11:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
My Life-Changing Trip to Europe as a Food-Obsessed Teenager |
Food writer Alexander Lobrano first visited Europe in the 1970s on a summer vacation with his mother. She wanted him to learn about the Roman Empire. He wanted to eat. |
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| 2021-05-11 11:00:00 |
Health Policy |
Uber, Lyft to Provide Free Rides to Covid-19 Vaccine Sites Until July 4 |
New transportation partnership comes as Biden administration explores ways to encourage people to get vaccinated |
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| 2021-05-11 09:36:00 |
Tech |
China Threatens Retaliation Against Ericsson if Sweden Doesn’t Drop Huawei 5G Ban |
Swedish telecom-equipment maker’s role in China’s 5G build-out is at risk, Chinese state media says |
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| 2021-05-11 09:16:00 |
U.S. |
Americans Up and Moved During the Pandemic. Here’s Where They Went. |
Big cities lost residents and the suburbs gained after 2020 lockdowns and low mortgage rates supercharged shifts in where people want to live |
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| 2021-05-11 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Novavax, Tesla, Palantir: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Tech stocks keep slipping and Novavax is tumbling after it delayed seeking clearance for its vaccine |
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| 2021-05-11 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Faces Russian Test Over Aid in Syria |
A showdown looms over one remaining U.N. border crossing to deliver assistance |
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| 2021-05-11 08:45:00 |
Business |
L Brands to Spin Off Victoria’s Secret |
Move will result in lingerie chain and Bath & Body Works operating as two publicly traded companies |
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| 2021-05-11 08:42:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Stacey Abrams, Hillary Clinton and Why Politicians Write Fiction |
Writing a novel can provide escapism, control and a dash of positive publicity for politicos like Abrams and Clinton, who this year join Newt Gingrich, Jimmy Carter and other politician-novelists. |
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| 2021-05-11 08:20:00 |
World |
Beijing Tries to Put Its Imprint on Blockchain |
China offers cheap server space, other enticements, in effort to spread its vision |
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| 2021-05-11 08:14:00 |
Business |
Japan’s Muji Appeals to China by Advertising Use of Xinjiang Cotton |
Clothing and homewares brand has publicly sided with Beijing in a way that many Western and other Japanese companies won’t |
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| 2021-05-11 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Few Signs of Recovery for U.S. Oil Production, OPEC Says |
Producers also leave 2021 world oil demand forecast unchanged as ‘uncertainties persist’ |
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| 2021-05-11 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
New York Travel Is Down. Plenty of Hotels Are Opening Anyway. |
Despite construction delays and delayed openings from the pandemic, dozens of hotels are on track to open soon |
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| 2021-05-11 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Biden Tax Proposal Would Squeeze Apartment-Building Owners |
Property investors view any limits on their favorable tax treatment as a new threat to a business already upended by the pandemic |
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| 2021-05-11 07:51:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Consumers Splash Cash, but Stocks Aren’t Buying It |
Coaxing consumers further out of their shells will still be a tough balancing act for Beijing, as beleaguered consumer shares are signaling |
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| 2021-05-11 07:30:00 |
Politics |
CFTC Whistleblower Program in Peril Over Potential $100 Million-Plus Payout |
Agency in turmoil over proposed award to ex-Deutsche Bank executive who provided information in Libor investigation |
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| 2021-05-11 07:29:00 |
Markets |
Shares of China’s Meituan Sink as Public Scrutiny Mounts |
Online delivery company’s stock closes at seven-month low as investors sour on growth prospects |
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| 2021-05-11 07:00:00 |
Business |
States Probe Business Practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers |
Ohio, Oklahoma, Georgia and New Mexico are among those scrutinizing PBMs |
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| 2021-05-11 07:00:00 |
Markets |
If Inflation Is Coming, Here Is What to Do About It |
Investing to protect a portfolio against the likelihood of rising prices is harder than it looks |
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| 2021-05-11 06:54:00 |
World |
School Shooting in Russia Leaves at Least 8 Dead, Including Children |
Nineteen-year-old man arrested after attack in city of Kazan |
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| 2021-05-11 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Poised to Extend Decline, Led by Tech |
S&P 500 futures pointed to steepening losses after the opening bell, with technology stocks on track to be among the worst performers |
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| 2021-05-11 06:04:00 |
Markets |
Space Mania and SPAC-Mania Go Hand in Hand |
Regulatory scrutiny threatens to cool the SPAC market. By its very nature, the new space economy depends on this speculative financial ecosystem. |
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| 2021-05-11 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Credit-Card Debt Keeps Falling. Banks Are On Edge. |
Americans are paying off their credit cards at the fastest rates in years. Banks are responding with generous card solicitations and looser underwriting standards. |
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| 2021-05-11 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Job Openings Rise Despite Hiring Slowdown |
Available positions are increasing in warehouses, factories and restaurants, pointing to a shortage in available labor |
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| 2021-05-11 05:20:00 |
World |
Tensions Run High as Israel, Gaza Militants Trade Airstrikes, Rockets |
Clashes continued early Tuesday, as both sides prepare for a wider conflict |
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| 2021-05-11 05:07:00 |
Markets |
Investors Rush Into ‘Pick-Your-Poison’ Junk Bonds |
Borrowers are selling debt at low rates and with easier terms, especially in Europe |
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| 2021-05-11 04:50:00 |
World |
The Covid-19 Variant in India: What Scientists Know About the B.1.617 Strain |
B.1.617, which may spread more easily than other strains, has been designated a global “variant of concern” by the WHO |
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| 2021-05-11 03:21:00 |
Markets |
Cathay Pacific Sells Dollar Bonds as Covid-19 Saps Demand for Air Travel |
The yield on the carrier’s $650 million bond points to robust demand |
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| 2021-05-11 02:57:00 |
World |
Surge in China’s Factory-Gate Prices Adds to Inflation Worries |
China’s factory-gate prices rose 6.8% in April, the fastest growth since October 2017 |
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| 2021-05-11 01:00:00 |
Business |
Wind, Solar Power Made Strong Gains in 2020, IEA Says |
Addition to renewables capacity was 45% greater than prior year’s gain, marking biggest jump since 1999 |
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| 2021-05-10 23:57:00 |
Politics |
Glenn Youngkin Wins GOP Nomination for Virginia Governor |
Former Carlyle Group boss beat a crowded GOP field, pointing to his business record and support for Trump policies |
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| 2021-05-10 23:26:00 |
World |
China’s Census Highlights a Looming Population Problem |
After weeks of delay, China issued census data showing a minuscule rise in its population in 2020 |
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| 2021-05-10 19:29:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Colonial Pipeline Hack Sparks Questions About Lax U.S. Cyber Oversight |
Pipelines lack security regulations like those imposed on utilities and the maritime sector |
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| 2021-05-10 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Latest Jobs Whopper |
Now he’s just making it up. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:51:00 |
Business |
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for 12- to 15-Year-Olds |
First shot approved in U.S. for children paves way for inoculations before summer camps, start of next school year |
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| 2021-05-10 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
The Real Infrastructure Problem |
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown is a warning of worse to come. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden, Labor Economist |
The President sees no problem from bonuses not to work. He needs to get out more. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Taiwan and the WHO |
China wants the island nation excluded despite its Covid successes. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed Is Playing With Fire |
Clinging to an emergency policy after the emergency has passed, Chairman Powell courts asset bubbles. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Congressional Democrats’ Court-Picking (Not Packing) Scheme |
Their election bill tries to game the judiciary by routing all legal challenges to the District of Columbia. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Strengthen Asia to Weaken Beijing |
China’s opening to grab supremacy will vanish once its neighbors develop. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Robert Mueller’s Revenge |
A judge’s ludicrous tirade targets former Attorney General William Barr. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:11:00 |
Books |
‘Winning Independence’ Review: The Road to Yorktown |
Some historians argue that the British could have escaped defeat and might have eventually dealt a mortal blow to the rebellious colonists. |
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| 2021-05-10 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Pete du Pont, 1935-2021 |
‘This basic division is going to bedevil American society for some years to come.’ |
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| 2021-05-10 17:57:00 |
Tech |
Roblox Sales Surge as Users Flock to Videogame Platform |
Loss widens on expenses tied to direct listing in March |
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| 2021-05-10 17:51:00 |
U.S. |
Liz Crotty Claims Law-and-Order Lane in Race for Manhattan District Attorney |
Endorsement from former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly follows others from police unions |
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| 2021-05-10 17:45:00 |
Business |
Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Threatens to Magnify Gasoline-Price Surge |
Cyberattack disrupts the largest U.S. fuel conduit at the same time more drivers are preparing to travel after getting coronavirus vaccines |
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| 2021-05-10 17:31:00 |
World |
U.S. Ship Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Boats in Hormuz Straits |
Encounter is at least the third between U.S. and Iranian craft in five weeks |
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| 2021-05-10 17:30:00 |
Arts |
NBC Says It Won’t Air the Golden Globes in 2022 |
The network’s decision comes as Amazon, Netflix and WarnerMedia say they will boycott the awards ceremony over ethical violations and lack of diversity at the organization that runs it |
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| 2021-05-10 17:11:00 |
Deals |
Mortgage Startup Better to Go Public in SPAC Merger |
Deal with blank-check company sponsored by investment firm Novator Capital values lender at around $7 billion pre-money |
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| 2021-05-10 16:57:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Blames Criminal Group in Colonial Pipeline Hack |
DarkSide, a ransomware organization believed to be based in Eastern Europe, says it has no connection to foreign governments |
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| 2021-05-10 16:50:00 |
Opinion |
Afghanistan’s Terror Future |
Emboldened militants kill dozens of schoolgirls in Kabul. |
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| 2021-05-10 16:47:00 |
World |
Coronavirus Strain Found in India Is a ‘Variant of Concern,’ WHO Says |
B.1.617 becomes fourth variant so classified by agency, which says it may be more transmissible than some others |
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| 2021-05-10 16:22:00 |
Music Review |
‘Daddy’s Home’ by St. Vincent Review: Sin City |
Annie Clark’s latest album has a ‘70s-New York vibe and takes her father’s release from prison as a jumping-off point to explore debauchery, regret and redemption. |
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| 2021-05-10 16:09:00 |
Economy |
Biden Disputes Argument That Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Are Hampering Economy |
President says administration will make clear that workers receiving benefits can’t turn down suitable jobs |
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| 2021-05-10 16:05:00 |
Business |
Trial Begins for Lawyer Who Sued Chevron Over Ecuador Pollution |
Steven Donziger faces criminal contempt charges for allegedly refusing to obey a federal judge who found he acted corruptly in Ecuador |
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| 2021-05-10 15:36:00 |
Markets |
Colonial Pipeline Attack Highlights Additional Obstacles |
Fuel prices are already high, for reasons unrelated to gasoline supply. The pipeline’s shutdown could mean an expensive summer for drivers. |
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| 2021-05-10 15:27:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration to Start Doling Out $350 Billion in Aid to State, Local Governments |
Under Treasury rules, states must show they won’t use the aid to pay for tax cuts |
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| 2021-05-10 15:20:00 |
Business |
Unions Say Mexican Auto-Parts Maker Is Violating Trade Deal |
Complaint is first test of USMCA’s labor-dispute provision |
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| 2021-05-10 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kids’ Weight Gain in the Pandemic Is Alarming Doctors |
A disruption in routines has contributed to worrying weight gains and weight-related health issues among children, pediatricians say |
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| 2021-05-10 14:46:00 |
World |
Catholic Priests in Germany Bless Gay Couples, Defying Pope |
Ceremonies are held across the country to protest a Vatican ban of the practice |
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| 2021-05-10 14:44:00 |
Business |
Facebook Urged to End Instagram for Children Plan by Attorneys General |
Officials warn that the planned version of the platform for under-13s could harm kids |
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| 2021-05-10 14:36:00 |
CIO Journal |
Tech Firm CIOs Are Wading Deeper Into Product Development |
Once just a slice of the job, building software for outside companies has become a front-and-center part of the CIO brief at enterprise tech firms in the last year |
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| 2021-05-10 14:04:00 |
World |
Seychelles, the World’s Most Vaccinated Nation, Sees Renewed Covid-19 Surge |
The country is experiencing its largest coronavirus outbreak after vaccinating some 60% of its population, mostly with China’s Sinopharm shot |
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| 2021-05-10 14:02:00 |
Finance |
Elliott Management Has Stake in Duke Energy |
The activist investor is urging the utility to add board members |
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| 2021-05-10 13:58:00 |
U.S. |
Colonial Pipeline Hack: What We Know About the Ransomware Cyberattack |
Assault forced the shutdown of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline to the East Coast over the weekend |
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| 2021-05-10 13:42:00 |
Opinion |
Is Biden’s National Daycare Good for Children? |
The Biden administration’s plan to expand child care isn’t compulsory. It will help families, help employers get stable workers and help our children. |
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| 2021-05-10 13:41:00 |
Opinion |
Section 1031 Helps Many and Is No Loophole |
Readers react to Biden’s targeting of like-kind exchanges. |
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| 2021-05-10 12:35:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration Reverses Trump-Era Rollback of Gay, Transgender Protections in Health Care |
HHS uses authority under Title IX of Civil Rights Act, cites Supreme Court ruling last year prohibiting discrimination against LGBT workers |
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| 2021-05-10 12:23:00 |
Opinion |
Britain’s Elections Offer Tea Leaves for the U.S. |
Incumbents did well, the nation is divided, and the parties are realigning. Sound familiar? |
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| 2021-05-10 12:23:00 |
Opinion |
Appropriating ‘Apartheid’ to Bash Israel |
Human Rights Watch traduces the sacred memories of South African victims. |
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| 2021-05-10 12:17:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Derby Winner Failed a Drug Test. Will Medina Spirit Run in the Preakness? |
Organizers of the second leg of the Triple Crown face a decision on whether to allow trainer Bob Baffert to enter his horse before the investigation in Kentucky is fully completed |
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| 2021-05-10 11:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Importance of Holding a Funeral–Even a Year Later |
As pandemic restrictions ease, families who lost relatives in 2020 are finding consolation in mourning together at long-delayed services |
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| 2021-05-10 09:44:00 |
Politics |
As With the Tea Party, Republicans Leaders Try to Control a Rebel Army |
Now, as before, House leaders are trying to leverage an energized political force to help in midterm elections; this time it’s Donald Trump’s followers |
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| 2021-05-10 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Former Acting U.S. Attorney Seth D. DuCharme Hired by Bracewell |
Justice Department veteran also worked as top adviser to then-Attorney General William Barr |
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| 2021-05-10 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
We Got Vaxxed: The Pickup Basketball Game Is Back |
They stopped playing during the pandemic. Then came the vaccines. Playing again feels normal—and painful. |
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| 2021-05-10 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Banks Releasing Loan Reserves Face Tricky Accounting Estimates as Economy Improves |
Lowering loan reserves too quickly could hurt companies’ credibility, accountants and advisers say |
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| 2021-05-10 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Business Groups Seek to Pause Rule Aimed at Addressing Security Threats |
Commerce Department regulation, originally aimed at telecom supply chain, is overly broad, critics say |
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| 2021-05-10 07:55:00 |
Markets |
Wallflowers of the Green Energy Boom |
Energy-efficiency projects may lack the excitement of wind turbines or hydrogen but offer solid paybacks for building owners based on existing technology |
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| 2021-05-10 07:55:00 |
Business |
Marriott Points to Rising Demand Amid Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Hotel chain saw demand in leisure travel pick up momentum in latest quarter, swung to quarterly loss |
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| 2021-05-10 07:45:00 |
Politics |
Foreign Entrepreneurs to Gain More Access to Immigration Program |
Biden administration plans to reverse a Trump-era proposal to kill International Entrepreneur rule |
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| 2021-05-10 07:34:00 |
World |
Palestinians, Israeli Police Clash Ahead of Jerusalem Day March |
Violence comes amid tensions over potential eviction of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem neighborhood |
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| 2021-05-10 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Food-Delivery Platforms Serve Up Empty Calories |
Tiered commissions may be more of a deal for delivery platforms than the restaurants they serve |
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| 2021-05-10 07:07:00 |
Markets |
A Shift in Market Leadership Is Reassuring When Stocks Get Frothy |
Value stocks are outperforming pricier growth stocks by the greatest margin in over a decade |
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| 2021-05-10 07:06:00 |
Markets |
Record Iron Ore Prices Have Rusty Underpinnings |
Politics and capacity constraints are behind the surge in iron ore prices but neither will necessarily play out how investors think |
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| 2021-05-10 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Vice Media Targets Valuation of Nearly $3 Billion in Proposed SPAC Deal |
Company investors—including Disney, A&E Networks and TPG—would remain shareholders under proposed structure |
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| 2021-05-10 07:00:00 |
Business |
BioNTech’s Covid-19 Vaccine Success Sparks Investments in German Biotech |
After the company partnered with Pfizer on a vaccine, investors last year poured $3.7 billion into the sector |
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| 2021-05-10 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Corn Is the Latest Commodity to Soar |
Prices have risen 50% in 2021, and a bushel costs more than twice what it did a year ago |
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| 2021-05-10 06:39:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble After S&P 500 Record |
Technology stocks are on track to weigh on the S&P 500 as investors bet on stocks that will benefit from the economy reopening |
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| 2021-05-10 06:12:00 |
Markets |
Australian Stocks Set First Record High Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began |
Investors balance robust economic recovery with China trade tensions and impact of border closures |
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| 2021-05-10 06:08:00 |
World |
How a Canadian Province Contained the Brazilian Covid-19 Variant |
British Columbia quickly imposed limits on indoor activities and used genomic surveillance to identify where vaccines were most needed |
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| 2021-05-10 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Plus’s SPAC Merger Marks Autonomous Trucking Shift to Public Markets |
The self-driving truck startup says going public will help build commercial-scale production as it seeks new orders |
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| 2021-05-10 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Smart Speakers Go Beyond Waiting to Be Asked |
Devices are beginning to offer sleep tracking, screens that follow users, and other experiences without a prompt every time |
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| 2021-05-10 06:00:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Kaszek Raising $800 Million as Investors Eye Latin American Startups |
The venture-capital firm plans to launch two new funds, sources say |
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| 2021-05-10 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Colorado Drillers to Combine, as Consolidation Continues in Oil Patch |
Bonanza Creek Energy and Extraction Oil & Gas are the latest to tie up, creating a $2.3 billion company |
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| 2021-05-10 05:31:00 |
Markets |
Hedge Funds Face Backlash From Europe in Bond Market |
Spain, France and Italy have moved to curb orders from hedge funds to avoid demand for new bonds from appearing inflated, bankers say |
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| 2021-05-10 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: New Research Faults Congress for Opening Door to Fed Activism |
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| 2021-05-10 05:30:00 |
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Investors Pile Into Israel’s Cybersecurity Startups |
Venture investment in the country’s security startups hit $1 billion last year, second only to the U.S. |
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| 2021-05-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Yale Prepares to Take Its Succession Test |
The university and David Swensen readied for an endowment without the famed investor for years |
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| 2021-05-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
Looking to Buy a Used Car? Expect High Prices, Few Options |
Secondhand auto prices have hit a record as both new and preowned vehicles are harder to come by |
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| 2021-05-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile’s Hiring Pledge Is Off to a Slow Start |
Cellphone company, like rivals AT&T and Verizon, has trimmed its workforce since Sprint merger but promises more hires ahead |
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| 2021-05-10 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon Weighs Ending JEDI Cloud Project Amid Amazon Court Fight |
With $10 billion contract mired in litigation from Amazon, defense officials are reviewing other options to move forward |
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| 2021-05-10 01:30:00 |
World |
BioNTech to Make Covid-19 Vaccines in Singapore |
Pfizer partner says its new Asia headquarters is expected to start production in 2023 |
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| 2021-05-09 23:24:00 |
Business |
Blackstone’s Bid for Crown Resorts Challenged by Rival Offer |
Star Entertainment proposes merger with Crown to create $9.4 billion Australian casino company |
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| 2021-05-09 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Go Back to the Office? |
It can be a complicated choice for those lucky enough to have a job, with mental health, physical fitness and professional prospects to consider |
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| 2021-05-09 19:00:00 |
Deals |
Plant-Tech Firm Benson Hill Going Public in $2 Billion SPAC Merger |
Deal’s expected cash proceeds of roughly $625 million will accelerate Benson Hill’s bid to bring down plant-based food costs, CEO says |
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| 2021-05-09 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
A New York County Executive Aims to Boost Service-Minded Candidates |
Assistance will be offered to veterans, as well as first responders and other essential workers |
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| 2021-05-09 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
Department of National Child Care |
The Biden plan would cause costs to explode for little benefit. |
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| 2021-05-09 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Times Square as ‘the O.K. Corral’ |
Cuomo’s analogy turns out to be apt, albeit for the wrong reason. |
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| 2021-05-09 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Lockdowns Didn’t Stop Covid |
A new study finds more virus spread inside homes than work places. |
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| 2021-05-09 17:09:00 |
Business |
U.S. Pipeline Shutdown Exposes Cyber Threat to Energy Sector |
For years, security officials and experts have warned about the energy infrastructure’s susceptibility to cybercrime |
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| 2021-05-09 16:13:00 |
Opinion |
The Trade Two-Step as Part of Biden’s Diplomatic Dance |
The president can’t afford to ignore trade, lest friends in Asia conclude they should work with China. |
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| 2021-05-09 16:12:00 |
Opinion |
Patent Busting Won’t Help Vaccinate the World Faster |
The solution is to ease restrictions on exporting shots and build more production capacity. |
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| 2021-05-09 16:12:00 |
Opinion |
Biden May Make a Big Missed Steak |
The war on meat is no figment of the right-wing imagination. |
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| 2021-05-09 16:08:00 |
Opinion |
El Salvador and Court-Packing Democrats |
Does the White House have the credibility to stop President Nayib Bukele’s power grab? |
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| 2021-05-09 16:05:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Lockdown Liberal Loners |
‘When vaccinated adults refuse to see friends indoors, they’re working through the trauma of the past year.’ |
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| 2021-05-09 16:02:00 |
Books |
‘Metabolical’ Review: Is It Something I Ate? |
Doctors rarely urge lifestyle changes on their patients, especially changes in eating habits. Not all calories are the same. |
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| 2021-05-09 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, Retail Sales, Industrial Production |
Look out for Chinese factory-gate prices, U.K. GDP, U.S. consumer prices |
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| 2021-05-09 15:00:00 |
Markets |
The Venture-Capital Trends to Watch |
Those in the industry hope to sustain last year’s growth. But there are problems under the surface. |
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| 2021-05-09 14:58:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Name Thea Lee to Top Labor Department Post |
Former AFL-CIO trade official will oversee the department’s international affairs division |
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| 2021-05-09 14:39:00 |
Economy |
Policy Makers Can’t Agree on Causes of Shortage of Workers |
Republicans say enhanced unemployment benefits keep workers on sidelines, Democrats point to child-care and chip shortages. |
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| 2021-05-09 13:56:00 |
World |
Some Countries Shift Guidance on AstraZeneca Vaccine |
Health officials say calculations around the benefits of receiving the vaccine keep changing |
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| 2021-05-09 13:27:00 |
Opinion |
The New Scientific Method: Identity Politics |
The National Academy of Sciences fights bias by explicitly introducing more of it. |
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| 2021-05-09 13:26:00 |
Opinion |
The No-Ownership Society |
If you buy an iPhone, why shouldn’t you be able to do whatever you want with it? |
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| 2021-05-09 13:19:00 |
World |
Israeli Court Delays Ruling on Possible East Jerusalem Evictions |
Protests erupt over potential removal of Palestinian families, and police brace for more clashes |
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| 2021-05-09 13:05:00 |
Business |
Melinda Gates Was Meeting With Divorce Lawyers Since 2019 to End Marriage With Bill Gates |
The philanthropist had discussions with lawyers in October 2019 around when the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein became public |
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| 2021-05-09 12:55:00 |
World |
Chinese Rocket Returns to Earth Over Indian Ocean |
Re-entry eases days of anxiety that pieces would fall on densely populated areas |
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| 2021-05-09 12:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Fails Drug Test |
The Derby champ faces disqualification if the test is confirmed. Trainer Bob Baffert denied wrongdoing and said he would enter the horse in the Preakness. |
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| 2021-05-09 12:33:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Talks Could Set Course of Biden Spending Plans |
President is hosting top lawmakers at the White House this week to discuss multitrillion-dollar proposals |
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| 2021-05-09 12:09:00 |
Opinion |
Is Liz Cheney the Republican Party’s Future? |
Liz Cheney should be lauded for her honesty, integrity and principled leadership. |
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| 2021-05-09 12:08:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans Must Attract More Young Voters |
As long as the Republican Party emphasizes social matters that many of the younger generation do not believe in, they will get fewer and fewer votes. |
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| 2021-05-09 12:02:00 |
Opinion |
Threat to the Courts Is From the Democrats |
While dark money may bankroll briefs from amici who generally have little sway with the court, the briefs from members of Congress trying to intimidate the court are much more problematic. |
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| 2021-05-09 12:00:00 |
Markets |
New SEC Chairman Sets Sights on Citadel Securities and Virtu |
Regulator questions payment for order flow, in which firms pay brokers such as Robinhood for opportunity to execute investors’ orders |
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| 2021-05-09 11:54:00 |
World |
Afghanistan Bomb Attack on Girls Highlights Threat to Women’s Education |
Kabul residents on Sunday buried dozens of schoolgirls killed by explosions outside a school |
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| 2021-05-09 11:47:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tokyo Tests Olympic Stadium With Little Time to Spare |
Nine athletes who live outside Japan were granted an exception and permitted to enter the country as organizers prepare for this summer’s Olympics. |
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| 2021-05-09 11:24:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Restriction Guidance Could Ease as More Americans Get Vaccinated |
Biden administration officials signal government will relax mask-wearing recommendations |
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| 2021-05-09 11:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Extremely Wealthy Person Hosts Live Television Show |
Elon Musk appears on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ causing a surreal buzz on TV and in the crypto world |
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| 2021-05-09 11:03:00 |
Markets |
Yield-Starved Investors Snap Up Muni Bonds |
Investors have put $39 billion into municipal-debt funds so far this year, the most over that period since 2008 |
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| 2021-05-09 10:35:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
How Can Companies Cope with Ransomware? |
A cyberattack on a U.S. pipeline operator has raised the profile of a form of malware in which computer systems are seized and attackers demand payment in return for unlocking the assets |
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| 2021-05-09 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Economists Disagree Over How Much Covid-19 ‘Herd Immunity’ Needed for Recovery |
Some say world’s economies could return to normal before such a critical mass of population is vaccinated or otherwise immune |
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| 2021-05-09 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Trump 2020 Election Lawsuits Lead to Requests to Discipline Lawyers |
Courts, licensing bodies consider whether attorneys abused the legal system in challenging vote results |
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| 2021-05-09 09:57:00 |
Tech |
‘Fortnite’ Maker Targets Apple’s ‘Walled Garden’ in Courtroom Fight Over App Store |
Epic Games has raised questions about the safety of the App Store; one witness said it’s like ‘bringing a plastic butter knife to a gun fight’ |
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| 2021-05-09 09:12:00 |
Markets |
The Future for Private-Equity Stocks Doesn’t Rest on Taxes |
Tax policies have often been a major driver for the industry. But the state of affairs today isn’t the same. |
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| 2021-05-09 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple AirTags vs. Tile: The Best Tool for Finding Your Lost Stuff |
Apple’s $29 tracker helps you find your lost stuff better than the competition does—but it makes it even harder to find your way out of Apple’s ecosystem |
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| 2021-05-09 09:00:00 |
Business |
Behind a Wharton School Program’s Collapse: Lawsuits and Unpaid Bills |
Elite business school sued U.S. affiliate of India-based education company, accusing it of misleading students, keeping tuition fees and violating its trademark |
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| 2021-05-09 08:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should Business-School Hopefuls Skip the GMATs? Some of Their Power May Be a Myth |
Some top companies have de-emphasized test scores—but not everyone got the message |
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| 2021-05-09 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Summer Jobs for Teens Make a Comeback—But Not All Types |
It’s easy to find a gig as a lifeguard. Demand is high for work in child care and food service, too. But teens and young adults are finding more competition for paid internships. |
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| 2021-05-09 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Some Startups Went From Rescue PPP Loans to SPAC Windfalls |
Turnabout prompts disagreement among investors, executives over whether government loans should be repaid |
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| 2021-05-09 07:07:00 |
World |
As Covid-19 Surged, Indian Teachers Died After Working Elections |
Hundreds of thousands of government employees worked at polls in Uttar Pradesh after unions tried to have vote postponed |
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| 2021-05-09 05:33:00 |
Markets |
The Mortgage Boom Is Fading |
A decline in demand is fueling price wars across the mortgage industry, pushing down profits |
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| 2021-05-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
Higher Prices Leave Consumers Feeling the Pinch |
Rising costs for everything from fresh fruit to freezers are shaping purchase decisions |
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| 2021-05-09 02:56:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk on ‘SNL’ Says He Has Asperger’s, Jokes About Dogecoin |
Cryptocurrency was trading lower after the Tesla CEO called it ‘a hustle’ in a sketch |
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| 2021-05-08 22:42:00 |
Politics |
Bo, the Obama Family Dog Who Roamed White House, Dies |
The Portuguese water dog was a gift from Ted Kennedy |
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| 2021-05-08 19:26:00 |
World |
Scotland’s Independence Parties Gain Upper Hand as Pressure Builds on U.K. |
SNP’s Nicola Sturgeon pushes referendum plan with Green Party allies as Boris Johnson gains ground in England |
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| 2021-05-08 19:22:00 |
U.S. |
Shooting in Times Square Leaves Two Women and a Child Injured |
Saturday afternoon shooting in New York City adds to concerns about rising crime |
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| 2021-05-08 18:32:00 |
World |
Jerusalem Clashes Between Palestinians and Police Leave Dozens Injured |
Tensions are high ahead of a court ruling that could force the eviction of four Palestinian families |
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| 2021-05-08 17:03:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk, ‘SNL,’ Dogecoin, and Mother’s Day: The Making of a Comic Cocktail |
The Tesla chief has been cracking wise for years, often at the expense of rivals, short sellers and regulators. Sometimes, his jokes have backfired. |
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| 2021-05-08 15:35:00 |
World |
Afghanistan Bomb Attack Targeting Schoolgirls Kills at Least 30 People |
The attack on Shiite area amplifies concerns that Afghanistan will slip into sectarian violence as U.S. withdraws |
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| 2021-05-08 14:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Cosmetic Surgeons Are Building L.A. Megamansions, and the Results are Over-the-Top |
Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Alex Khadavi is listing his 21,000-square-foot Bel-Air property, which includes space to show off your NFT artwork, as well as a DJ booth, an outdoor tequila bar and a car museum |
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| 2021-05-08 13:32:00 |
World |
EU Tepid on Biden Call to Waive Intellectual Property Rights for Covid-19 Vaccines |
Bloc says exporting more doses would aid struggling nations faster |
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| 2021-05-08 12:01:00 |
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Murders Are Rising the Most in a Few Isolated Precincts of Major Cities |
A handful of neighborhoods with histories of violence are the primary source of a recent surge in killings in Chicago, New York and elsewhere |
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| 2021-05-08 12:00:00 |
Markets |
What Happens to Stocks and Cryptocurrencies When the Fed Stops Raining Money? |
An unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus led by the Federal Reserve is fueling a new investor euphoria. Is this a new bubble? And when could it burst? |
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| 2021-05-08 12:00:00 |
Business |
The NFT Origin Story, Starring Digital Cats |
A few years ago, it could be difficult to find someone to accept a free NFT; today, the same digital tchotchke might fetch tens of thousands |
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| 2021-05-08 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Real Vacation a Few Neighborhoods Away |
Her wings clipped during the pandemic, a New Yorker finds a sweetly ‘madcap’ seaside destination just a ferry (or bike) ride from home |
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| 2021-05-08 11:06:00 |
Markets |
What Is a ‘Market Breakout?’ |
It means that an asset has hit a level unseen for some time. One could be coming for crude-oil futures. |
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| 2021-05-08 11:00:00 |
Tech |
Epic Games vs. Apple Trial, Week One: Everything You Need to Know |
Lawyers for the ‘Fortnite’ game creator laid the groundwork for its antitrust claims against the iPhone maker, alleging uneven treatment of app submissions and updates |
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| 2021-05-08 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Government Workers Offered Travel Buddies |
Municipal employees who feel unsafe taking the subway to their offices can sign up for a commuting partner under a new program |
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| 2021-05-08 09:26:00 |
Business |
Cyberattack Forces Closure of Largest U.S. Refined-Fuel Pipeline |
Operator of the Colonial Pipeline, the leading fuel conduit to the East Coast, said it had temporarily halted operations after discovering the threat Friday |
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| 2021-05-08 09:00:00 |
Arts |
Sotheby’s, Christie’s Expect to Sell $1 Billion in Art at Spring Auctions |
Auctions will test collectors’ appetites for art trophies; Sotheby’s will start letting some people bid in person. |
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| 2021-05-08 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Protect Kids’ Ears From Headphone-Related Hearing Loss |
With children listening on devices for longer hours, there are steps parents can take to lower the volume and safeguard hearing health |
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| 2021-05-08 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Want to Invest in Space? Try These ETFs |
As the options expand, investors can choose from an array of approaches |
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| 2021-05-08 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Were the Glory Days of Airport Style Then—Or Now? |
Celebrities from Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950s to Lisa of Blackpink and BTS in 2020 have brought high fashion to the airport. Though the pandemic paused that peacocking, it shows signs of returning. |
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| 2021-05-08 08:00:00 |
New York |
Andrew Cuomo Investigation Expands as State Attorney General Looks at Aide’s Calls |
Inquiry into sexual-harassment allegations looks at whether a top adviser linked access to Covid-19 vaccines to support for the governor |
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| 2021-05-08 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Enlarging the Canon, Without Polemics |
The institution’s new Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Galleries recount a complicated, often difficult history, while keeping the art front and center. |
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| 2021-05-08 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Many Women of Color Use Social Media, Peers for Investment Advice |
As financial advice becomes popular on social-media platforms, some women say they don’t need an adviser |
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| 2021-05-08 06:03:00 |
Business |
Diaper Prices Are Still Getting a Bump From Texas Freeze |
Acrylic acid, the liquid that makes diapers absorbent, remains in short supply after February storm |
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| 2021-05-08 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Full-Body Workout to Shake Up Your Exercise Routine at Home |
Did your fitness regimen fall into a winter rut? A Mayo Clinic expert offers spring fitness ideas for the upper body, lower body, core and cardio. |
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| 2021-05-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Should Banks Look for Customers in Schools? Some Say No |
Australian states want to end programs that reward students for opening accounts and saving money |
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| 2021-05-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Cannabis Goes Corporate: Lobbyists, Unions Seek to Shape Marijuana Industry |
Lobbying on federal marijuana policy picked up in the first quarter of 2021, as banks and tobacco and alcohol companies begin to weigh in |
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| 2021-05-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Why DoorDash and Uber Eats Delivery Is Costing You More |
Apps are shifting some costs to customers; restaurants are raising prices on apps and offering cheaper direct orders |
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| 2021-05-07 18:49:00 |
CIO Journal |
JPMorgan Names Two CIOs |
James Reid, tech chief for the bank’s new employee experience unit, is the company’s first Black CIO |
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| 2021-05-07 18:47:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Department Proposes Rule to Curb Spread of ‘Ghost Guns’ |
Agency says it recovered more than 23,000 unmarked firearms from potential crime scenes from 2016 to 2020 |
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| 2021-05-07 18:44:00 |
Markets |
Moderna, Peloton, Microsoft: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-05-07 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
The Supply-Side Jobs Slowdown |
When you pay people not to work, guess what? Many people don’t. |
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| 2021-05-07 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Southlake Says No to Woke Education |
A parent revolt against critical-race theory in the K-12 classroom. |
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| 2021-05-07 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook’s Book-Banning Blueprint |
The company throttles a Journal review on climate science. |
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| 2021-05-07 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Britain’s Political Realignment |
The Tories continue to gain in the former Labour heartland. |
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| 2021-05-07 18:01:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Weighs Seeking Full U.S. Approval for Covid Shot, Skipping Emergency-Use Application |
British drugmaker faces challenges gathering data; may wait to apply for full approval by the FDA, which takes longer |
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| 2021-05-07 17:54:00 |
Politics |
Police-Overhaul Bill Draws Bipartisan Agreement on Key Issues |
Congressional aides reach compromise on military equipment, no-knock warrants and chokeholds; differences remain on prosecution and liability of individual police officers |
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| 2021-05-07 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Courage of the Apolitical CEO |
A small software firm shows leadership when many execs (whatever their PR says) act from fear. |
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| 2021-05-07 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
Family Policy Shouldn’t Penalize Married and Stay-at-Home Parents |
To leave behind a plan that lasts, Biden needs to reach across the aisle. |
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| 2021-05-07 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
Washington Has No Authority to Dictate State Taxes |
Ohio and 20 others are suing to challenge an unconstitutional poison pill in the Covid relief law. |
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| 2021-05-07 17:42:00 |
Art Review |
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Frank Gehry’s Renovation Goes Beneath the Surface |
The institution had no choice but to expand downward in an impressive $233 million project. |
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| 2021-05-07 17:34:00 |
U.S. |
European Allies Ask U.S. to Slow Afghan Withdrawal, Officials Say |
Turkey says it may leave job of security at Kabul airport, adding to difficulties |
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| 2021-05-07 17:21:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Bombardier Says U.S. DOJ Has Requested Information on Indonesian Jet Deals |
The transactions, which took place around a decade ago, were already under investigation by U.K. authorities for alleged bribery and corruption |
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| 2021-05-07 17:10:00 |
Business |
Unemployment Benefits Become Target Amid Hiring Difficulty |
Some states, business leaders call for cuts in supplement aid; Yellen says benefits aren’t factor in economic picture |
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| 2021-05-07 17:06:00 |
CIO Journal |
ServiceNow CIO Looks to Retain Lockdown Lessons in Hybrid Work Plans |
Certain cultural changes brought on by the pandemic need to be kept in the new hybrid mode, says Chris Bedi |
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| 2021-05-07 17:05:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hedge-Fund Founder Kamensky Gets Prison Sentence for Fraud Tied to Neiman Bankruptcy |
Marble Ridge Capital founder Dan Kamensky had asked for probation and community service instead of prison time |
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| 2021-05-07 16:50:00 |
World |
Mexico Protests U.S. Funding of Civic Group Ahead of Meeting With Vice President Harris |
In diplomatic note, Mexico says the funding interferes in domestic affairs |
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| 2021-05-07 16:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
What We’ve Lost in Rejecting the Sabbath |
Setting aside one day a week for rest and prayer used to be an American tradition. In an age of constant activity, we need it more than ever. |
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| 2021-05-07 16:39:00 |
Opinion |
China, Fauci and the Origins of Covid |
Did the virus come from a Chinese lab funded by the celebrated doctor’s U.S. government institute? |
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| 2021-05-07 16:38:00 |
Markets |
Convertible-Debt Funds: Are They Good Investments? |
We examined returns for the past 15 years. Here’s what we found. |
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| 2021-05-07 16:37:00 |
Opinion |
Comparing Covid With Asian Flu of the ’50s |
Niall Ferguson’s case for seeing the mid-20th century American response as wiser rests on an apples-versus-oranges assertion that the human cost this time was only 40% worse in years of life lost. |
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| 2021-05-07 16:36:00 |
Opinion |
Jeopardy! Hysteria Shows Growing Disunity |
What would the progressives accuse a deaf person of when he or she is merely using American Sign Language to sign the number “nine.” |
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| 2021-05-07 16:35:00 |
Opinion |
Manage Farming Incentives More Effectively |
Congress should make major reforms to agriculture and climate policy. |
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| 2021-05-07 16:31:00 |
Books |
‘Finding the Mother Tree’ Review: Seeing the Forest |
Trees share resources through fungi networks, support seedlings and are generous even in death. |
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| 2021-05-07 16:27:00 |
Markets |
If Crypto Crashes Tomorrow, It’s No Big Deal. In Five Years, It Might Be. |
Bitcoin, dogecoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies are now worth about $2 trillion. But the world of crypto is still small, and stands apart from the rest of the economy. |
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| 2021-05-07 16:08:00 |
Masterpiece |
Defending the Beauty of Numbers |
G.H. Hardy’s ‘A Mathematician’s Apology’ has been called ‘the best account of what it is like to be a creative artist.’ |
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| 2021-05-07 15:56:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Minneapolis Police Officers in George Floyd Killing |
Derek Chauvin and three other ex-officers are charged with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights |
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| 2021-05-07 15:54:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Rebound After Early Drop |
Labor Department says economy added 266,000 jobs in April, well short of what economists had anticipated |
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| 2021-05-07 15:52:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
The secrets of the forest, a double agent’s last confession, Paul Theroux’s surfing tale, a friendly pack of dog stories and more. |
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| 2021-05-07 15:49:00 |
Books |
Politics: Stories vs. Résumés |
Memoirs from Tim Scott, Carl Levin and Mazie K. Hirono offer facts—and filler. |
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| 2021-05-07 15:04:00 |
Business |
U.S. Support for Patent Waiver Unlikely to Cost Covid-19 Vaccine Makers in Short Term |
Biden administration’s move doesn’t affect vaccine makers’ deals to supply billions of dollars in doses, but could have longer-term consequences |
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| 2021-05-07 15:02:00 |
Business |
Grocers, Restaurants to Suppliers: Hurry Up, Make More |
Walmart, Sysco and others implement penalties for late or incomplete orders, adding pressure to food makers dealing with labor and ingredient shortages |
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| 2021-05-07 14:47:00 |
World |
Indian States Impose Curbs on Work, Travel to Help Slow Covid-19 Surge |
National lockdown ‘not on the cards,’ as government fears further damage to an already ailing economy |
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| 2021-05-07 14:39:00 |
World |
WHO Endorses China’s Covid-19 Vaccine Sinopharm |
International health body says it will ‘rapidly accelerate Covid-19 vaccine access for countries’ in the developing world |
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| 2021-05-07 14:34:00 |
Opinion |
A Black Life Lost in Seattle’s No-Cop Zone |
Horace Lorenzo Anderson Jr. was gunned down in the ‘occupied’ area. His parents now seek justice. |
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| 2021-05-07 14:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Rhodes Scholarship Turns Against Its Legacy of Excellence |
It rejects its civilizing mission as ‘obsolete’ and favors the trendy notion of ‘radical inclusion.’ |
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| 2021-05-07 13:47:00 |
Markets |
Square’s Edge Still Comes from Sellers |
The Cash App business may be getting a lot of the attention right now, but linking up the app with a growing seller business is a big opportunity |
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| 2021-05-07 13:46:00 |
Politics |
Global Order in Jeopardy, Blinken Tells U.N., Citing Nationalism, Repression |
Russian and Chinese officials fire back, blaming the U.S. and the West during virtual gathering |
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| 2021-05-07 13:44:00 |
Business |
DraftKings Reports Higher Revenue, Costs as It Bets on Growth |
Sports-betting platform posts big year-over-year gains in revenue and user base, benefiting from rollout in more states |
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| 2021-05-07 13:17:00 |
U.S. |
Voting-Rules Bill Passes Texas House |
Legislation, pushed by GOP, bars public officials from distributing applications for mail-in ballots, empowers partisan poll watchers |
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| 2021-05-07 12:28:00 |
CFO Journal |
Accounting Rules for Energy Tax Credits Divide Utilities, Solar Producers |
Some utilities, including Duke Energy Corp., say changing normalization rules could spur more investments in clean energy |
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| 2021-05-07 11:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Democracy’s Digital Defenses |
New tools, many developed by the private sector, have the potential to thwart surveillance and disinformation by authoritarian governments. |
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| 2021-05-07 11:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Get the Best Local Produce Delivered to Your Door: A Tech-Savvy Shopper’s Guide |
Want your heirloom carrots, grass-fed beef and artisan cheese straight from the farm—minus the schlep to the market? The technology is finally there. |
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| 2021-05-07 11:42:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Freak Out (Yet) About Jobs |
There are many moving parts and explanations for the surprisingly weak employment report; persistent weakness could be cause for real concern |
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| 2021-05-07 11:31:00 |
Books |
‘The House of Fragile Things’ Review: Forever Outsiders |
Neither their wealth, prominence nor philanthropy could save these French Jews from harm. |
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| 2021-05-07 11:28:00 |
Markets |
Yale Names Alexander Banker as Interim Endowment Head |
Longtime endowment chief David Swensen died on Wednesday |
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| 2021-05-07 11:06:00 |
Markets |
Want to Get Rich Quick? Who Can Stop You? |
A good financial adviser can keep you from getting caught up in the moment. A bad one may be hooked by the excitement, too. |
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| 2021-05-07 11:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon and Apple Built Vast Wireless Networks Using Your Devices. Here’s How They Work. |
Apple’s iPhone-powered Find My network and Amazon’s Sidewalk network—coming soon to all newer Echo devices—are platforms in their own right, capable of supporting billions of connected devices |
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| 2021-05-07 10:40:00 |
U.S. |
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Won’t Seek Re-election |
Second Black female mayor of Atlanta was among Biden’s earliest endorsers |
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| 2021-05-07 10:22:00 |
Books |
‘Spies, Lies and Exile’ Review: Memories of a Mole |
George Blake’s revelations to the Soviets were more damaging than any of the Cambridge Five. |
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| 2021-05-07 10:20:00 |
Business |
Cinemark, Studios Reach Deals on How Movies Are Shown as Theaters Reopen |
Agreements with top Hollywood studios outline how long releases play exclusively on big screens before hitting streaming platforms |
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| 2021-05-07 09:57:00 |
Books |
‘Gallery of Clouds’ Review: Afloat in a Book |
The pastoral mode recognizes that reading is like wandering, because it takes us to a place we’ve never been. |
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| 2021-05-07 09:47:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: Doggy Delights |
Loyal, inquisitive furry friends star in these books. |
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| 2021-05-07 09:38:00 |
Markets |
NYSE to Delist Chinese Telecoms Carriers After Rejecting Appeals |
Delistings to follow Trump-era investment ban and Biden-era review |
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| 2021-05-07 09:28:00 |
Markets |
Dogecoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Have Investors Wondering Whether It’s Too Late to Buy |
While online excitement can fuel price gains, many industry professionals say meme coins can be even more speculative than traditional crypto assets |
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| 2021-05-07 09:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
My ‘Octopus Teacher’ Is Not an Octopus |
An odd film about a man and a cephalopod wins an Oscar, and offers a helpful message about the need to live in the moment |
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| 2021-05-07 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Can the GOP Win in the Suburbs Again? Virginia Offers Early Test |
Republicans will pick a candidate for governor Saturday who they hope can reverse the party’s fortunes in the state |
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| 2021-05-07 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New York Mets’ $341 Million Slump |
Francisco Lindor signed a 10-year extension to be the face of the team. Instead, he’s having the worst hitting stretch of his career. |
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| 2021-05-07 08:31:00 |
World |
‘Scared or Prepared?’: Inside Sweden’s Effort to Steel Its Citizens Against Threats From Russia |
Scandinavian country is reviving its Cold War-era ‘Total Defense’ plans to prepare for crises from cyberattacks to war |
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| 2021-05-07 08:24:00 |
Markets |
California’s Program for Those With No Retirement Plan Defeats Court Challenge |
Ruling seen weakening opposition to further adoption of state-run savings plans, which 13 states and two cities have approved |
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| 2021-05-07 08:00:00 |
World |
Pandemic Tarnishes China’s North, Strengthens Southern Swing for Jobs |
The country’s north-south divide in jobs and housing is sharpening |
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| 2021-05-07 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
The 7 Most Impractical But Popular Pieces of Furniture |
We asked interior designers to name sought after—or even famous—pieces of furniture that are nevertheless really hard to live with |
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| 2021-05-07 07:31:00 |
World |
Chinese Consumers Are Opening Their Wallets Again |
The country’s exports and imports also rose in April from a year earlier |
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| 2021-05-07 07:03:00 |
Markets |
A Bill Is Coming Due for Greener Offices |
Energy-inefficient buildings will need to be upgraded if countries are to meet net-zero commitments. Signs that landlords can claw back the cost are mixed. |
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| 2021-05-07 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Tax Plan Takes Aim at Trump-Era Investment Incentive |
Administration aims to repeal a tax break tied to foreign sales by U.S. companies |
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| 2021-05-07 06:51:00 |
Markets |
Bets on Economic Rebound Push Copper Prices to Record High |
Industrial-metal prices have marched higher for over a year, one reason why some investors are girding for higher inflation |
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| 2021-05-07 06:04:00 |
Real Estate |
Your Mirror Should Be Doing More |
Want to add instant energy to your selfies and your décor? Hang one of the latest wave of wriggly framed mirrors designers are pitching to clients, inspired by the Ultrafragola mirror of the 1970s. |
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| 2021-05-07 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Spring TV Ad-Sales Season Expected to Show Rebound From 2020, More Spending on Streaming |
Ad-supported streaming services are set to attract more advertising dollars as marketers face limited supply of commercials on broadcast and cable channels |
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| 2021-05-07 06:00:00 |
Markets |
The Global House Price Boom Could Haunt the Recovery From Covid-19 |
House prices around the world have rallied through the economic turmoil. Growing leverage and decreasing affordability raise both financial and political risks. |
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| 2021-05-07 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Grab’s Huge SPAC Merger Heralds Asia’s Next Tech Boom |
The Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery app is going public in the U.S. at a $40 billion valuation and others look likely to follow suit |
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| 2021-05-07 05:33:00 |
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Elon Musk’s Starbase Mission Meets Resistance in Texas Border Town |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
Politics |
TSA Overhaul Poses a Labor Test for Biden, Democrats |
Legislation to alter compensation and labor rights at TSA is likely to be part of the House version of Biden’s infrastructure package |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccines Are Wasted as Special Syringes Run Short |
States and vaccinators say they have too few ‘low-dead-space’ syringes to extract all Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech doses from vials |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
D.C. Statehood: What the Constitution Says |
Admissions clause has few stipulations for any area that wants to become a state |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
From Dutch Tulips to Internet Stocks, Bubbles Often Burst |
Long before SPACs and NFTs, investors clamored for everything from exotic bulbs to Pets.com. What history shows is that an inventive corner of the financial world can turn into a mania that attracts swindlers and wipes out investors. |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
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State Data Privacy Bills Stumble |
Bills in Florida and Washington stalled in part over consumers’ ability to sue companies |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
‘Where Is My Tax Refund?’ Millions of Americans Are Waiting for the IRS to Pay Up |
The IRS is grappling with unprecedented delays caused by the pandemic and late changes to the law. ‘This has been a challenging year.’ |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
Central Banks Commentary |
Derby’s Take: Firm Measurements of Fed’s Bond Buying Success Prove Elusive |
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| 2021-05-07 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Strong Expected Job Growth in April Set to Propel Economy |
Economists forecast that a million jobs were created last month following 6.4% growth in first quarter |
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| 2021-05-07 05:08:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Lawmakers Pass Election Bill as Florida Governor Signs Its Own Into Law |
Republicans say proposed legislation would enhance election security, while Democrats say it would restrict voting access |
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| 2021-05-07 05:01:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Pause Ahead of Jobs Data |
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures hold steady after the blue-chips index notched a closing record on Thursday |
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| 2021-05-07 04:10:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Activist Investor Edward Bramson Sells Entire Stake |
Bramson unsuccessfully pushed Chief Executive Jes Staley to scale back Barclays’s investment banking operations |
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| 2021-05-06 23:39:00 |
Politics |
FEC Decides Not to Review Trump’s Role in Stormy Daniels’s Payments |
The Federal Election Commission didn’t have enough votes to break a tie between Republicans and Democrats |
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| 2021-05-06 20:32:00 |
Business |
Roku Reports 79% Jump in Revenue in Latest Quarter |
Streaming-media company releases better-than-expected outlook for current quarter |
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| 2021-05-06 20:23:00 |
Business |
News Corp Revenue Rises on Real Estate and Publishing Growth |
HarperCollins book unit boosted by ‘Bridgerton’ sales; The Wall Street Journal adds about 170,000 digital subscribers |
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| 2021-05-06 20:06:00 |
Business |
Walmart Deal Shows Expansion in Telehealth, New Front With Amazon |
Retail giant’s move into virtual health follows Amazon’s healthcare expansion |
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| 2021-05-06 20:01:00 |
World |
David Swensen, Yale Endowment Chief Who Changed the Course of Institutional Investing, Dies at 67 |
Through an embrace of diversification, Swensen grew university’s endowment from $1 billion in 1985 to $31.2 billion in 2020 |
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| 2021-05-06 19:33:00 |
Markets |
Cash App Is King at Square |
The digital wallet’s gross profit more than doubled in the first quarter, besting Square’s seller business |
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| 2021-05-06 19:11:00 |
Opinion |
Liz Cheney Confronts a House of Cowards |
House Republicans are about to demonstrate they can’t handle the truth about 2020 and Jan. 6. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:55:00 |
Business |
Peloton Cuts Forecast Due to Treadmill Recall |
Sales more than doubled and wait times fell, but the company expects to take a $165 million hit in the fourth quarter |
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| 2021-05-06 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Vaccine IP Debacle |
His patent heist is a blow to the Covid fight and U.S. biotech. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
The Capital-Gains Revenue Illusion |
House Democrats are already asking for death-tax exceptions. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:51:00 |
CFO Journal |
PayPal Wants More Customers to Pay Using Crypto Assets |
But the company doesn’t plan to invest its corporate cash into these assets yet, the CFO says |
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| 2021-05-06 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Another Judge Evicts the CDC |
Health bureaucrats can’t lawfully ban evictions, but do politicians care? |
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| 2021-05-06 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Europe Starts to Come Around on China |
Putting business first and alienating the U.S. has backfired. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:46:00 |
Markets |
Peloton Is No Nike |
Connected-fitness company’s shares have traded on a fantasy that might not stand the test of time |
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| 2021-05-06 18:40:00 |
U.S. |
Elizabeth Holmes Fights to Shield Wealth From Jury |
Theranos founder’s lawyers argue with prosecutors over relevance of her lifestyle in upcoming criminal fraud trial |
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| 2021-05-06 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
End Mask Mandates to Spur Vaccination |
It’s your responsibility to protect yourself by getting your shots. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:35:00 |
Business |
Energy Transfer Reaps $2.4 Billion Windfall From Texas Freeze |
Pipeline operator benefited from surging natural gas prices during the February storm |
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| 2021-05-06 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
FTC Imperils a Cancer Breakthrough |
Illumina spun off Grail to develop a test for 50 forms of the disease. Regulators seek to block our reunion. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
In Praise of Maternal Guilt |
It’s a ‘signal feeling,’ which you should heed, not suppress. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
President Joe Sanders |
The vaccine patent decision is the latest example of Biden’s far-left governance. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:32:00 |
Books |
‘Seed to Dust’ Review: Shadows in the Garden |
The author of ‘How to Catch a Mole’ returns with autumnal meditations on aging, change and a life lived with fingers in the soil. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Religious Freedom and Sacred Land |
A copper-mining plan threatens an Apache site—and the liberty of all Americans. |
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| 2021-05-06 18:30:00 |
Markets |
SEC to Explore Rules for Apps That ‘Gamify’ Trading, New Chairman Says |
Regulator studying potential changes after GameStop frenzy, Gensler tells lawmakers |
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| 2021-05-06 18:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Care Package’: Aid in a Box, From Wartime to Summer Camp |
It’s the 75th anniversary of a U.S. program to help postwar Europe, but now the packages are more likely to be goodies from attentive parents |
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| 2021-05-06 18:13:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Crime of the Century’ Review: Manufacturing the Opioid Epidemic |
Alex Gibney’s documentary on HBO offers new insights into Purdue Pharma and the country’s opioid crisis. |
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| 2021-05-06 17:33:00 |
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Texas Lawmakers Debate Legislation to Cover Energy Crisis Costs |
Some advocates say a broad financial rescue bill is needed to keep more power retailers from failing, while others urge more limited legislation |
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| 2021-05-06 17:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Winning Ways of Moving the Troops |
Since the siege of Troy, getting armed forces into battle zones quickly and efficiently has made a decisive difference in warfare |
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| 2021-05-06 17:21:00 |
Economy |
Fed Says Covid Is Major Financial Risk, Asset Prices Vulnerable to ‘Significant Declines’ |
Central bank’s financial stability report says banks remain well capitalized and leverage is low among broker-dealers |
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| 2021-05-06 17:20:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Boy From Medellín’ Review: Coming Home and Growing Up |
As he prepares for a solo concert in his hometown, reggaeton star J. Balvin faces pressure to use his voice to influence Colombian politics in Matthew Heineman’s documentary. |
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| 2021-05-06 17:14:00 |
Television Review |
‘Uncle Vanya’ Review: A Chekhov Classic Now Full of Surprises |
On PBS’s ‘Great Performances,’ Richard Armitage and Toby Jones lead the cast in a riveting West End production adapted by Conor McPherson. |
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| 2021-05-06 17:12:00 |
Film Review |
‘Here Today’ Review: What’s So Funny? |
Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish star as a TV comedy writer with dementia and his unlikely guardian angel. |
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| 2021-05-06 17:03:00 |
Business |
AMC Controls More of Movie-Theater Market as U.S. Reopens, CEO Says |
Nearly 40% of North American theaters remain closed, suggesting many American cinemas might have shut down permanently |
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| 2021-05-06 16:55:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Stage Late Rally; Dow Hits Record |
Nasdaq Composite snaps four-session losing streak as tech shares rebound |
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| 2021-05-06 16:43:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Patent Waivers Could Take Months to Benefit Developing Nations |
Lengthy international negotiations and technological challenges mean countries wouldn’t immediately get relief |
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| 2021-05-06 16:34:00 |
CMO Today |
Consumers Are More Likely to Use or Drop Brands Based on Racial Justice Response, Survey Finds |
CEOs and employers are seen as leading more than marketers and brands in making change on racial issues, a new survey suggests |
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| 2021-05-06 16:19:00 |
Business |
AIG’s Profit Rises on Premium Growth, Investment Gains |
Results mark turnaround for insurer’s property-and-casualty unit |
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| 2021-05-06 16:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Ford Bronco Sport: A Compact SUV That Looks a Lot Like the Big Bronco |
The small SUV is built on the same platform as the Escape but has a look that evokes the legendary Bronco, which Ford is reintroducing this summer |
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| 2021-05-06 16:01:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended May 1 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-05-06 15:47:00 |
World |
U.K. Navy Ships Sent to Island of Jersey in Standoff With French Fishermen |
French boats gathered in protest in latest sign of post-Brexit tensions |
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| 2021-05-06 15:39:00 |
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Fed’s Kaplan Ready to Talk About Paring Back Bond Buying |
The Dallas Fed president says the economy is rebounding faster than he expected |
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| 2021-05-06 15:38:00 |
Politics |
Elise Stefanik Embraces GOP’s Pro-Trump Wing in Leadership Campaign |
New York congresswoman is seeking to succeed Liz Cheney, who has criticized former president |
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| 2021-05-06 15:14:00 |
Markets |
How to Gauge the Financial Health of an Assisted-Living Facility |
You don’t want to move into a retirement home that’s about to go bankrupt |
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| 2021-05-06 15:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
Skinny Jeans, Move Over: Overalls Are Here (Again) |
As the desire for comfort is buckling denim dungarees back into style, we examine the garment’s layered all-American past |
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| 2021-05-06 14:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Wear Socks With Loafers? |
Some men insist going sockless results in sweaty, sickening feet. Others contend that socks are bulky and uncool. With the help of a podiatrist, we argue both sides of this decades-old debate. |
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| 2021-05-06 14:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden Outlines Plan to Preserve More Wilderness |
President’s plan would emphasize local, private conservation efforts |
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| 2021-05-06 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
What ‘Right to Repair’ Limits Are Prudent? |
Independent servicers are very often used by the manufacturers who handle multimodality servicing programs for hospitals. |
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| 2021-05-06 14:03:00 |
Opinion |
Use the China Lens to View Woke Companies |
The most salient feature distinguishing market capitalism from communism is that market capitalism depends on the predictable rule of law. |
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| 2021-05-06 14:02:00 |
Opinion |
On Reviving Religion for Non-Orthodox Jews |
Most American Jews operate by personal choice and need to be given a reason to choose Judaism. |
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| 2021-05-06 13:48:00 |
Real Estate |
Your Grandma’s Plates Are in Demand |
Among grandmillennials and other creative thinkers, a mix-and-match aesthetic is giving heirloom-quality porcelain—a bargain secondhand—buzzy new appeal |
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| 2021-05-06 13:47:00 |
U.S. |
FCC’s Net-Neutrality Proposal Marred by Millions of Fake Comments |
More than 80% of the 22 million comments weren’t real, New York attorney general’s report finds |
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| 2021-05-06 13:37:00 |
Markets |
With Wayfair, Look Past the Lockdown Boom |
Wayfair had an easy first quarter but some wobbliness can be expected going forward |
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| 2021-05-06 13:10:00 |
Politics |
Farm-District Democrats Raise Caution Flag on Capital-Gains Tax Plan |
Lawmakers in closely divided House seek assurances that protections for farm families will be included in final legislation |
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| 2021-05-06 12:55:00 |
Experience Report |
Your Call May Be Recorded (and Analyzed by a Bot) |
Companies try tools that detect callers’ emotions, write scripts in real-time and pair customers with a suitable agent |
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| 2021-05-06 12:40:00 |
Opinion |
Worst Worker Shortage Ever |
The latest NFIB employment report shows firms hiring but few people willing to be hired. |
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| 2021-05-06 12:38:00 |
World |
India’s Diaspora Aids Families Caught in Covid-19 ‘Medical War Zone’ |
Americans of Indian heritage search for supplies for loved ones back home as Indian hospitals lack beds, oxygen and medicine |
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| 2021-05-06 12:29:00 |
Life & Arts |
These Cute, Comfortable Shoes Are Spring’s Sneaker Alternative |
Transition from quarantine slippers and trainers to fancier footwear with these chic, elasticized ballet flats |
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| 2021-05-06 12:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Corporate Tax and American Sovereignty |
European states have long ceded authority to a transnational technocratic elite. The U.S. knew better. |
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| 2021-05-06 12:25:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s $6 Trillion Plan for Permanent Culture War |
Perpetual public largess corrupts politics, focusing it on who’s a good enough citizen to deserve the dole. |
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| 2021-05-06 12:16:00 |
Business |
NBCUniversal Explores Streaming Its Sports Channels or Selling Them Off |
Company scrapped plans to stream NBC Sports Philadelphia on Peacock over fears of complicating broader streaming strategy |
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| 2021-05-06 12:14:00 |
Media & Marketing |
The Athletic Halts Merger Talks With Axios, Eyes New York Times |
Sports-media outlet’s discussions with Axios are no longer active but New York Times Co. seen as leading contender for tie-up |
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| 2021-05-06 11:56:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Reach New Covid-19 Pandemic Low |
New filings fell below 500,000 last week for first time since pandemic took hold as layoffs ease and hiring accelerates |
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| 2021-05-06 11:15:00 |
Tech |
Trump Is Still Banned on YouTube. Now the Clock Is Ticking. |
The video-sharing giant says it is continuing to monitor threat of violence in wake of Jan. 6 Capitol riot |
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| 2021-05-06 11:08:00 |
Markets |
It Isn’t a New Era for Productivity Yet |
Productivity gains have more to do with the early stages of economic recovery than your work-from-home setup |
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| 2021-05-06 11:05:00 |
Economy |
Millions Are Unemployed. Why Can’t Companies Find Workers? |
Among the reasons potential workers are holding back: fear of getting Covid, lack of child care and enhanced unemployment benefits |
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| 2021-05-06 11:05:00 |
Real Estate |
Kauai Real Estate Is So Hot Right Now, Buyers Are Snapping Up Homes Sight Unseen |
The Hawaiian island has become a major destination for primary and secondary homeowners during the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-05-06 10:21:00 |
Real Estate |
Biden Plan Would Limit Longstanding Tax Break Used by Farmers |
Curb on provision allowing landowners to defer payment of capital-gains levies is seen as another burden on agriculture |
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| 2021-05-06 10:13:00 |
Business |
Bud Brewer Taps U.S. Chief as New CEO |
AB InBev says Michel Doukeris will replace longtime CEO Carlos Brito as the beer giant seeks to reinvigorate U.S. sales |
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| 2021-05-06 09:09:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Vaccine Patent Move: Watch Out for Side Effects |
Temporary patent waiver backed by Biden administration won’t impact short-term profits, but Wall Street should be paying close attention |
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| 2021-05-06 09:00:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock at Odds With Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Disclosures |
Shareholder proposals highlight tensions between asset managers promoting ESG disclosures and executives who are pushing back |
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| 2021-05-06 08:00:00 |
World |
German Catholic Priests Defy Pope Francis With Public Blessings of Gay Couples |
Planned protest ceremonies escalate struggle between German progressives and the Vatican |
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| 2021-05-06 08:00:00 |
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Companies Get Creative in Hunt for AI Talent |
Businesses are sponsoring AI award programs, holding ‘datathons’ and scouting software development contests |
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| 2021-05-06 08:00:00 |
Politics |
With Trump Decision, Facebook’s Problems Don’t Get Any Easier |
Our executive Washington editor and tech columnist discuss news that the ban of the former president would be upheld—but would require further explanation |
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| 2021-05-06 08:00:00 |
Business |
Chicken Shortage Sends Prices Soaring, and Restaurants Can’t Keep Up |
Spicy sandwiches, hot wings and a labor crunch push poultry prices to records |
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| 2021-05-06 06:03:00 |
Markets |
Pandemic Payment Habits Are Looking Sticky |
PayPal is so far seeing little to suggest that consumers’ digital-spending ways will change once economies and stores reopen further |
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| 2021-05-06 06:00:00 |
Deals |
KKR to Invest in Charter Next Generation, Joining Leonard Green |
Deal values specialty-films maker at more than $4 billion; private-equity firms will be equal owners |
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| 2021-05-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Ant Looks to Revamp a Controversial Business Without Sparking an Outcry |
Company needs to turn its ‘mutual-aid’ service, a type of crowdfunded medical coverage with nearly 91 million members, into a regulated business |
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| 2021-05-06 05:30:00 |
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Data Scraping in EU Regulators’ Sights As Spain Orders Equifax to Delete Information |
Collecting personal data from public sources without individuals’ consent violates privacy law, regulator says |
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| 2021-05-06 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Financial Advisers Turn From the Business of Restructuring as Bankruptcies Fall |
Investment banks and financial advisers are looking to acquisitions and SPACs to make up for a drop-off in restructuring work |
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| 2021-05-06 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccines vs. Infections |
Vaccination rates in some states have reached levels that appear to be a factor in tamping down the virus |
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| 2021-05-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Bet on Dollar’s Slow Downward Drift |
Hedge funds, asset managers scoop up derivatives that pay off when the dollar declines slowly or stays in a narrow range |
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| 2021-05-06 05:29:00 |
Markets |
Dogecoin’s 12,000% Rally Spurs Hunt for Next Crypto Winner |
Individual investors are betting that cheaper alternatives to bitcoin and dogecoin will skyrocket in price and make them money |
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| 2021-05-06 03:17:00 |
Markets |
A Global Operation Warp Speed Is Needed to Unlock World-Wide Vaccine Production |
Abandoning intellectual-property protections for Covid-19 vaccines is a statement of intent, but far more international collaboration is required to accelerate production globally |
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| 2021-05-05 20:46:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
How Adobe’s Ethics Committee Helps Manage AI Bias |
A diverse selection of voices can help companies spot potential problems |
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| 2021-05-05 20:24:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Zoom Beefed Up Compliance Team During Pandemic |
The videoconferencing company formalized risk and ethics functions with the hiring of its first chief compliance officer last year |
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| 2021-05-05 20:00:00 |
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Audax Collects $1.85 Billion for New Debt Fund |
The mezzanine-focused fund is more than 50% larger than its predecessor |
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| 2021-05-05 19:46:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Vaccine Patent Theft |
Who will invest in future therapies when the White House helps other governments steal? |
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| 2021-05-05 19:43:00 |
Markets |
Uber’s Speed Could Limit Lyft |
Ride-hailing companies’ recovery is stalling in some places, but Uber appears to be pulling ahead |
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| 2021-05-05 19:37:00 |
CFO Journal |
GoDaddy Taps Big Four Partner for CFO Job |
Mark McCaffrey most recently ran PwC’s U.S. technology, media and telecom sector |
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| 2021-05-05 19:28:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Says ‘100%’ of His Focus Is on Blocking Biden Agenda |
Senate GOP leader’s remarks come as Democrats and Republicans have focused on possible infrastructure deal but see few prospects elsewhere |
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| 2021-05-05 19:19:00 |
Business |
SpaceX Starship Lands on Fifth Attempt |
Elon Musk’s venture wants to prepare vehicles for eventual missions to Mars |
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| 2021-05-05 19:12:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Beyond Bankruptcy |
Toys ‘R’ Us Creditors Call for Jury Trial on Executive Stay Pay |
A rare proposed jury trial spotlights bonuses paid out by nearly bankrupt companies, a practice that boomed in popularity during the pandemic |
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| 2021-05-05 19:03:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook Keeps Banning Trump |
But its oversight board offers Zuckerberg an opening to fix it. |
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| 2021-05-05 18:59:00 |
Art Review |
Frieze Review: The Art Fair Is Back |
Frieze, the first major fair in the U.S. since the Covid-19 pandemic started, is a gratifying step toward the new normal. |
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| 2021-05-05 18:59:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Growing Baby Bust |
The U.S. will need more legal immigration to offset the birth dearth. |
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| 2021-05-05 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
Madrid Votes for Freedom |
A win for the Spanish right on an anti-lockdown platform. |
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| 2021-05-05 18:48:00 |
Markets |
MetLife, Allstate Post Strong Gains in Adjusted Earnings |
Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on insurance industry hasn’t been as bad as feared |
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| 2021-05-05 18:34:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Privacy Chiefs Say Patchwork Data Laws Mean Lawyers Must Work Alongside Engineers |
Having specialist staff involved from the start of projects eases compliance burden, executives say |
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| 2021-05-05 17:51:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Reduces Migrant Children in Border Patrol Custody, but Emergency Shelters Pose New Concerns |
Amid surge in unaccompanied minors at the border, HHS shelters are opening in convention centers, army bases, camps for oil-field workers |
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| 2021-05-05 17:51:00 |
World |
Colombia Protests Turn Deadly Amid Covid-19 Hardships |
Major city sealed off by protesters, clashes claim 25 lives; government struggles to ease pandemic’s economic fallout and curb surge |
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| 2021-05-05 17:49:00 |
CFO Journal |
Puma Promotes Insider to CFO as Company Projects Growth |
German sportswear maker forecasts higher sales but expects uncertainty around Covid-19 and the economic recovery |
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| 2021-05-05 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Voters Can Spot Radical Left-Wing Policy |
Texas’ special election shows Americans are savvy enough to not fall for the Biden spin. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Are Killing the American Dream |
Joe Biden’s American Families Plan replaces individual striving with middle class entitlements. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
My Mom’s Christian Lesson: ‘Offer It Up’ |
Her purpose was to ensure that I never let suffering go to waste. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
‘Stakeholder Capitalism’ Caused the Oxford Vaccine Debacle |
University scientists insisted nobody profit, and now AstraZeneca can’t meet its commitment. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Welfare State Is on Borrowed Time |
Biden has fully embraced the mad goal of giving 98% of the population lavish benefits at no cost. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:46:00 |
Books |
‘The Nine’ Review: Band of Sisters |
Once they were free of the camp, their greatest threats were hunger and men. But they held fast to the belief that goodness had not disappeared. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
Rural America Gets Bad Vibrations From Big Wind |
Turbines are popular so long as no one has to see their giant blades or hear the awful noise they make. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:43:00 |
Business |
Fox to Acquire Clay Travis’s Outkick Media, a Sports and Culture News Site |
Deal announced as Fox reports a 6.5% drop in revenue for the March quarter |
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| 2021-05-05 17:40:00 |
Politics |
National Eviction Moratorium Thrown Out by Federal Judge |
Judge Dabney Friedrich says CDC exceeded its authority with ban on evictions for tenants behind on rent during Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-05-05 17:39:00 |
Opera Review |
‘The Road We Came’ and ‘Greenwood Overcomes’ Reviews: Commemorating Black History and Artistry |
Three virtual walking tours from On Site Opera explore Black music and history in New York; the Tulsa Opera pays tribute in song to the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:29:00 |
Business |
Peloton Recalls All Treadmills as CEO Apologizes |
Home-fitness company offers customers refunds, halts sales of Tread+ machine |
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| 2021-05-05 17:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce Highlights Rise of Older-Age Splits |
Divorce rates among couples over 50—sometimes called ‘gray divorce’— have risen despite an overall decline. Some counselors expect soul-searching during the pandemic to accelerate the trend. |
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| 2021-05-05 17:12:00 |
Politics |
GameStop Frenzy, Archegos Meltdown May Prompt New SEC Rules, Chairman Says |
Gary Gensler is set to testify Thursday before House Financial Services Committee |
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| 2021-05-05 16:42:00 |
Opinion |
Resisting Arrest Raises Chance of Problems |
Advocating for more compliance in communities that experience a majority of police encounters is cheaper than ensuring competent law enforcement. |
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| 2021-05-05 16:41:00 |
Opinion |
Government Should Help U.S. Chip Industry |
Leaders in Washington from across the political spectrum agree government must not simply turn its back on chips and hope for the best. |
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| 2021-05-05 16:40:00 |
Opinion |
States Should Think Twice Before a Boycott |
Why should Texas and the other 11 blacklisted states not agree among themselves to coordinate a response? |
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| 2021-05-05 16:39:00 |
Business |
U.S. Backs Waiver of Intellectual Property Protection for Covid-19 Vaccines |
Biden administration supports WTO proposal aimed at speeding up global vaccine production |
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| 2021-05-05 16:34:00 |
Deals |
Hellman & Friedman Nears Deal to Buy At Home Group |
Deal would value home-decor retailer in mid-$30s a share |
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| 2021-05-05 16:33:00 |
Markets |
Jessica Alba’s Honest Co. Jumps in Market Debut |
Shares of the consumer-goods company rise 44% to $23, valuing it at $2.68 billion |
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| 2021-05-05 16:27:00 |
Politics |
How Elise Stefanik Rose to Cusp of GOP Leadership |
New York lawmaker defended President Trump during his first impeachment and now has his backing to succeed Trump critic Liz Cheney as Republican Conference chairwoman |
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| 2021-05-05 16:14:00 |
Tech |
Uber’s First Quarter Shows Food Delivery’s Continuing Strength |
Uber Eats now accounts for nearly two-thirds of total bookings |
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| 2021-05-05 16:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
What We’re Not Supposed to Say When We Talk About Wine |
‘Hate’ is a contentious word—and, our columnist maintains, occasionally the appropriate one to describe her reaction to a wine. Just how frank can we be when it comes to matters of taste? |
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| 2021-05-05 16:02:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘If I Were a Dog’ by Joanna Cotler |
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| 2021-05-05 16:00:00 |
Opinion |
A Political Venture at the Fed |
A regional bank president puts his institution behind a controversial plan for schools. |
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| 2021-05-05 15:42:00 |
Tech |
Google Adopts Hybrid Workweek, With 20% of Its Employees to Work Remotely |
About 20% of staff will be able to work from home and 20% can shift offices |
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| 2021-05-05 15:11:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 12 Movies and Series to Stream This Week |
Peacock’s ‘Girls5Eva’ brings back the ‘90s; AppleTV+’s workplace comedy ‘Mythic Quest’ returns for a second season and ‘Star Wars’ latest animated installment arrives on Disney+ |
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| 2021-05-05 14:54:00 |
Tech |
For Better Burgers, Try a Backyard Flat-Top Griddle |
If you want superior flavor faster, some patty professionals say skip the grill and reach for a flat expanse of ripping hot steel. |
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| 2021-05-05 14:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Colleges in the Midwest for Diversity |
Six of the region’s top 10 schools in this category in the WSJ/THE College Rankings are in Chicago. |
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| 2021-05-05 14:06:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Carson Block Calls for Delisting of Many Chinese Firms in U.S. |
‘We have…roughly 400 companies from China listed in the U.S. that are literally beyond the reach of investigation and enforcement,’ the short seller said |
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| 2021-05-05 13:57:00 |
World |
Israel’s Yair Lapid Handed Mandate to Form New Government After Netanyahu Fails |
Centrist politician has four weeks to form an administration, with prospect of another election looming |
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| 2021-05-05 13:23:00 |
World |
Canada Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for Children 12 to 15 Years Old |
The U.S. and Europe are considering requests to allow the shot to be administered to younger people |
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| 2021-05-05 13:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pigeon Peas and Rice With Roasted Okra and Tomato Vinaigrette |
The comforting combination of pigeon peas and rice gets a little crunch from roasted okra and a nice tangy twang from a bright tomato vinaigrette. |
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| 2021-05-05 13:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Lighter, Brighter Recipe for Beans and Rice |
The comforting combination of pigeon peas and rice gets a little crunch from roasted okra and a nice tangy twang from a bright tomato vinaigrette. |
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| 2021-05-05 12:54:00 |
Politics |
Trump Justice Department Obstruction Memo Must Be Released, Judge Orders |
Federal judge says agency improperly characterized as privileged a 2019 memo recommending against prosecuting Trump for obstruction of justice |
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| 2021-05-05 12:52:00 |
Business |
Some CEOs Suggest Dropping Degree Requirements in Hiring |
Merck CEO and former IBM CEO say removing conventional requirements for some jobs can diversify talent pools |
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| 2021-05-05 12:20:00 |
Markets |
GM Shows Up Ford |
The largest Detroit car maker seems to be cruising through the chip crisis without as many problems as its peers, but it is already an investor darling |
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| 2021-05-05 12:20:00 |
Logistics Report |
Maersk Posts Record Profit, Steps Up Buyback Program |
Danish container-shipping giant launched a new $5 billion share buyback program; ‘It’s been our best quarter ever,’ CEO says |
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| 2021-05-05 12:01:00 |
U.S. |
Births in U.S. Drop to Levels Not Seen Since 1979 |
Millennials fuel continued downward trend in fertility rates |
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| 2021-05-05 12:01:00 |
Markets |
Yellen’s Interest-Rate Comment Illustrates the Market’s Greatest Worry |
The possibility of a bond-market tantrum or higher inflation has supplanted pandemic-related concerns |
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| 2021-05-05 11:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to ‘Travel’ to Japan This Summer |
We can’t attend the Olympic Games in Tokyo, but with these book, food and film recommendations from locals, we can immerse ourselves in the city and the culture. Plus: an ‘intensely embarrassing’ reality dating show. |
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| 2021-05-05 11:10:00 |
Business |
Bill Gates’s Firm Transferred $1.8 Billion in Stock to Melinda Gates Amid Divorce |
AutoNation, Canadian National Railway shares changed hands this week |
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| 2021-05-05 10:49:00 |
Politics |
Trump Copes With Facebook, Twitter Ban by Relying on Email, Media Interviews |
Cut off from social media, the former president pursues other ways to get his message out |
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| 2021-05-05 10:24:00 |
Business |
New York Times Subscriber Gains Slow in First Post-Trump Quarter |
Publisher says revenue rose 6.6%, forecasts advertising rebound in second quarter |
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| 2021-05-05 10:06:00 |
World |
Russian Forces Near Ukraine Are Still a Threat, U.S. Says |
Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive in Ukraine in a show of support |
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| 2021-05-05 10:00:00 |
World |
English Journalist Couldnt Bear Abuse’s of the Apostrophe |
John Richards, who has died at age 97, founded a society to promote correct punctuation |
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| 2021-05-05 09:47:00 |
U.S. |
Donald Trump’s Facebook Ban is Upheld, But Panel Orders Review |
Oversight board says company must decide in coming months whether the former president is permanently locked out of the platform |
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| 2021-05-05 09:46:00 |
Business |
GM Affirms Profit Outlook Despite Chip-Shortage Woes |
The auto maker reports earnings of $3.02 billion, up from about $300 million a year earlier, when the coronavirus pandemic disrupted operations |
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| 2021-05-05 09:34:00 |
Markets |
Match Proves Absence Makes Hearts Grow Fonder |
Online dating company’s heat is growing in the new year. Will Bumble share the love? |
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| 2021-05-05 09:33:00 |
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Fed’s Evans Sees Policy on Hold for Some Time |
Getting inflation persistently up to 2% may not be easy, the Chicago Fed leader said |
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| 2021-05-05 09:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden Blocks Trump-Era Gig-Worker Rule |
The decision removes an extra layer of assurance gig companies wanted to prevent workers from being classified as employees |
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| 2021-05-05 09:11:00 |
Politics |
Elise Stefanik Gains Momentum to Replace Liz Cheney as GOP No. 3 |
House GOP Whip Steve Scalise backed the New York lawmaker as GOP conference chairwoman after Cheney’s criticisms of Donald Trump |
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| 2021-05-05 08:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Airline Rewards Programs Are Trying Harder to Keep You Loyal |
The major carriers are loosening their rules to ensure their most frequent fliers stay in the fold even when they haven’t been flying frequently |
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| 2021-05-05 08:53:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Treasury Evaluating Various Scenarios for Debt Limit Reinstatement |
Expects Congress will raise or suspend debt limit before current suspension expires Aug. 1 |
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| 2021-05-05 08:36:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Hits Indian Delegation Attending London G-7 Meeting |
Meeting goes ahead after members of Indian delegation test positive |
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| 2021-05-05 08:00:00 |
World |
Michigan Wants to Close Oil Pipeline Under the Great Lakes. Canada Says No. |
Gov. Whitmer’s push to close Enbridge Line 5 corridor could choke off central Canada from gasoline and home-heating oil, Canadian officials say |
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| 2021-05-05 07:10:00 |
World |
India’s ‘Oxygen Express’ Races to Supply Hospitals, but Covid Patients Die as Stocks Run Out |
Country is using its railways and air force to speed it to hospitals, but crisis caught system unprepared, say medical and industry experts |
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| 2021-05-05 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Higher Taxes Won’t Squash the Biden Boom |
A lot has yet to be worked out, but spending, tax and infrastructure plans are likely to boost economic growth |
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| 2021-05-05 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Banks in Archegos Aftermath Tighten Credit Lines, Scrutinize Swaps |
Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley are among firms reviewing their businesses that offer financing to hedge funds and family offices |
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| 2021-05-05 06:58:00 |
Markets |
Galaxy Digital to Buy BitGo in Crypto Sector’s First $1 Billion Deal |
Purchase coincides with a nearly yearlong rally in the sector, whose market value has surged to $2 trillion |
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| 2021-05-05 06:51:00 |
Markets |
Vaccine Rollouts Are a Key Ingredient for Big Food |
Slow inoculations and surging Covid-19 infections in some developing countries will delay the global recovery. Among food companies, Nestlé and Unilever are more exposed than U.S. peers. |
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| 2021-05-05 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Lyft, Caesars, Zillow, Dogecoin: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Technology shares were poised to recover some ground |
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| 2021-05-05 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise, Pointing to S&P 500 Rebounding |
Tech shares are poised to recover some ground |
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| 2021-05-05 06:18:00 |
World |
China Faces Tougher Rules on Its European Deals Spree |
New EU rules would help address concerns that Chinese businesses are competing unfairly around the world |
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| 2021-05-05 06:11:00 |
Markets |
Everything Screams Inflation |
Investors are woefully unprepared for what may be a once-in-a-generation shift in the market |
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| 2021-05-05 05:43:00 |
World |
U.S. Allies Diverge Over Labeling China’s Treatment of Uyghurs as Genocide |
New Zealand’s government says designation requires rigorous assessment on basis of international law |
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| 2021-05-05 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Williams Sees Need for Strong Monetary Policy Support to Ensure Recovery |
The central bank’s bond buying doesn’t appear to be creating imbalances in the financial sector, the New York Fed leader says |
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| 2021-05-05 05:30:00 |
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Dubious Covid-19 Shots, Fake Vaccination Certificates Proliferate on Dark Web |
Scammers are exploiting growing European demand |
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| 2021-05-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Capital-Gains Tax Increases Would Hit Few Americans, Study Says |
One proposed change could affect 62% of capital gains but fewer than 3% of taxpayers |
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| 2021-05-05 05:30:00 |
Shipping Matters |
U.S. Push for Carbon-Neutral Ships Expected to Reveal Industry Divisions |
The Biden administration is calling for drastic cuts in shipping emissions, but some developing nations may not be on board |
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| 2021-05-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Ant’s Halted IPO Takes the Shine off China’s STAR Market |
Route to a listing on Shanghai’s once-hot answer to Nasdaq has become harder, prompting some startups to favor offshore IPOs |
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| 2021-05-05 05:01:00 |
Economy |
Resilient Services Sector Points to Global Economic Pickup, Despite Covid-19 Flare-Ups |
Activity in India’s services sector continued to grow in April, even as new infections hit record highs |
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| 2021-05-05 04:13:00 |
Business |
Chip Crisis Deepens at Jeep Maker Stellantis |
Car maker cut first-quarter production by about 190,000 vehicles as semiconductor shortage dragged on |
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| 2021-05-04 19:53:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Seeks New Trial in George Floyd Case |
An attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder said a change of venue should have been granted and alleged prosecutorial and jury misconduct |
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| 2021-05-04 19:36:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors Seek Outside Review of Materials Seized From Rudy Giuliani |
Attorney-client privilege concerns cited in letter to Manhattan federal judge |
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| 2021-05-04 19:34:00 |
Business |
Despite Divorce, Bill and Melinda Gates to Remain Co-Chairs, Trustees of Their Foundation |
The philanthropists plan to continue working together to steer charitable organization |
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| 2021-05-04 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Hits and Misses After 100 Days |
Students discuss the president’s most noteworthy actions in office. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Centers for Politics and Unions |
American Federation of Teachers chief Randi Weingarten gets the CDC to change its school opening guidance. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:47:00 |
CFO Journal |
Ripple Names New CFO as Cryptocurrency Firm Faces SEC Lawsuit |
Kristina Campbell will serve as finance chief of the startup as it deals with a legal challenge from U.S. securities regulators |
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| 2021-05-04 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Montana to Feds: No More No-Work Bonus |
The Treasure State will refuse extra federal jobless payments. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Purging Liz Cheney |
GOP leaders shouldn’t have to lie about 2020 to keep their job. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
The FBI’s Dubious Briefing |
Did the bureau set up two GOP Senators at the behest of Democrats? |
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| 2021-05-04 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Austin Loses Patience With Camping in the Streets |
Liberal voters rebuke leftist politicians for a policy that brought homeless encampments to the city’s public spaces. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Wants Higher Taxes Than China’s |
How can a communist country treat capital gains more favorably than the U.S. does? |
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| 2021-05-04 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Yellen’s Fiscal-Flip Flop |
‘The switch from chronic and growing deficits in the federal budget to surpluses has boosted national saving, cut interest rates, and spurred private investment.’ |
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| 2021-05-04 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Teachers Unions’ Covid Cop-Outs Are a Winning Issue for GOP |
Republicans should campaign hard in 2022 on Democratic obeisance to the AFT and NEA. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Left vs. the Biden Jobs Boom |
The economy may be golden for Democrats if they can keep their activists distracted. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Art of the Covid Vaccine Deal |
The inoculation project now moves to persuading the wary to get the shot. |
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| 2021-05-04 18:22:00 |
Books |
‘Lincoln in Private’ Review: Confidential Ruminations |
In his private writings, Lincoln tested his arguments, and perfected their phrasing, before making them public. |
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| 2021-05-04 17:45:00 |
Business |
General Electric, AT&T Investors Reject CEO Pay Plans |
Majority of shareholder votes are cast against compensation plans for GE’s Larry Culp and AT&T’s John Stankey |
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| 2021-05-04 17:28:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
MoneyGram’s Compliance Program Gets Thumbs-Up After Eight Years of Overhauls |
Move brings company one step closer to concluding settlement agreement reached in 2012 over anti-money-laundering failures |
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| 2021-05-04 17:28:00 |
Television Review |
‘Queen of Meth’ Review: Lori Arnold’s Reign of Error |
A Discovery+ miniseries tells the story of actor Tom Arnold’s sister, who profited handsomely from introducing methamphetamines to Iowa. |
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| 2021-05-04 17:26:00 |
Politics |
Liz Cheney Draws More GOP Fire Over Anti-Trump Stance |
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy questions whether the Wyoming lawmaker can carry out her job in leadership |
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| 2021-05-04 17:25:00 |
Television Review |
‘Girls5eva’ Review: Getting the Band Back 2gether |
In a Peacock comedy produced by Tina Fey, Sara Bareilles and more play the now-middle-aged members of a ’90s girl group that reunites. |
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| 2021-05-04 17:22:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan District Attorney Candidates Face Off in First Debate |
Crowded Democratic field arrives at potential turning point in race to succeed Cyrus Vance Jr. |
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| 2021-05-04 17:21:00 |
U.S. |
Elizabeth Holmes Makes First Courtroom Appearance in Over a Year |
Theranos founder’s criminal fraud trial has been delayed by pandemic, her pregnancy |
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| 2021-05-04 17:17:00 |
Business |
Even the CEO of Zoom Says He Has Zoom Fatigue |
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, other executives say the perils of remote work make a return to the office an imperative |
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| 2021-05-04 17:09:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Regional Theater Gets a National Audience |
The creation of the National Theatre Network, a streaming platform for small troupes, will be a boon for companies and viewers alike. |
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| 2021-05-04 17:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Readers Share the One Thing That Got Them Through the Pandemic Year |
Wall Street Journal readers write about where they found solace during the past year |
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| 2021-05-04 16:39:00 |
Politics |
DHS to Suspend New Fingerprint Requirement for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders |
Delays due to visa-processing change, compounded by pandemic, left many, mostly professional Indian women, out of work |
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| 2021-05-04 16:38:00 |
U.S. |
Sheldon Silver, Former New York State Assembly Speaker, Is Furloughed From Prison |
Democrat had been convicted on public-corruption charges |
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| 2021-05-04 16:36:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s China Policy Blends Obama’s and Trump’s, Top Aide Says |
National Security Council’s Kurt Campbell says the Biden administration is looking to cooperate and compete with China |
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| 2021-05-04 16:32:00 |
Economy |
Yellen Says She Isn’t Predicting Higher Interest Rates |
Treasury secretary says President Biden’s proposed spending programs are needed to make U.S. economy competitive |
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| 2021-05-04 16:24:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says He Hopes to Meet With Putin During Upcoming Europe Trip |
American president is scheduled to attend the Group of Seven summit in England and hold meetings in Brussels |
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| 2021-05-04 16:21:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Considers Leniency Bid for Crack-Cocaine Offense |
Justices examine relevance of First Step Act to an earlier conviction; Biden administration backs inmate, reversing Trump position |
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| 2021-05-04 16:18:00 |
Opinion |
Even Off-Duty, Navy Never Quits |
Good Samaritans dive into the choppy waters off San Diego to save drowning migrants. |
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| 2021-05-04 16:13:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Aims to Get 70% of Adults at Least One Covid-19 Vaccine Dose by July 4 |
Unordered shots to be reallocated to states in need as pharmacies directed to offer walk-in vaccinations |
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| 2021-05-04 16:09:00 |
Tech |
Lyft Says First-Quarter Ridership Improved Compared With Much of Last Year |
Ride-hailing company reported 13.5 million active riders in latest period |
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| 2021-05-04 15:45:00 |
World |
France Advances Climate Bill Backed by Macron |
Environmentalists say it will leave the nation short of meeting goals under the Paris climate accord |
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| 2021-05-04 15:15:00 |
Markets |
U.S. LNG Club Could Get More Exclusive |
Healthy demand growth should help U.S. LNG exporters such as Cheniere Energy, but supply additions will make it difficult for new projects to break through |
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| 2021-05-04 15:08:00 |
U.S. |
Suspect Shot by FBI Outside CIA Headquarters Dies |
The FBI said the armed man in Monday’s standoff died from his injuries |
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| 2021-05-04 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can the Pandemic Make Us Stronger? Endurance Athletes Tell Us How |
Adversity can make us braver and more resilient, in sports and in life. We got advice from an Iditarod racer, an open-water swimmer, a long-distance sailor and a runner. |
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| 2021-05-04 14:53:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Grow a Country Garden Without a Yard |
Lack a plot in which to nurture a dreamy profusion of plants and flowers? Dig into container gardening, no land required. |
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| 2021-05-04 14:49:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland Highlights Domestic Terrorism, Civil Rights in Budget Request |
Attorney general lays out shift in Justice Department’s priorities in appearance before House panel |
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| 2021-05-04 14:38:00 |
CIO Journal |
Bank of America Tech Executives See Promise in 5G, 3-D Printing |
The bank plans to spend $3.5 billion this year on new tech initiatives |
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| 2021-05-04 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation Is More of a Threat Than the Fed Says |
The velocity of money will increase significantly just as the 27% surge in M2 since the outbreak of the pandemic works its way through the economy. |
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| 2021-05-04 14:29:00 |
Opinion |
Our Overworked Navy Needs Real Attention |
Positioning a fleet between Taiwan and China invites an incident with limitless potential for escalation. |
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| 2021-05-04 14:28:00 |
Opinion |
Kennedy Was First Mover In Cuban Missile Crisis |
The placing of the Russian missiles in Cuba was a direct response to President Kennedy’s placement of missiles in Turkey. |
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| 2021-05-04 14:05:00 |
CMO Today |
As Decision on Trump Looms, Facebook Preps Its Advertisers |
The company has been reaching out to ad agencies to explain it has no sway on whether its oversight board will allow Donald Trump back on the platform |
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| 2021-05-04 13:24:00 |
Markets |
Ferrari Hits a Bump |
The sports-car maker cut its profit guidance Tuesday. The stock’s high valuation leaves no room for such surprises |
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| 2021-05-04 12:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed Board Agrees Never to Disagree |
During Yellen’s tenure and Powell’s, no governor has cast a dissenting vote on monetary policy. |
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| 2021-05-04 12:37:00 |
Opinion |
American Health Depends on Exporting Covid Vaccines |
Supply exceeds demand at home, and viral variants could eventually defeat the inoculations. |
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| 2021-05-04 12:35:00 |
Markets |
Avis Budget Is Anything but Cheap |
Investors are pricing the rental-car company like a long-term luxury |
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| 2021-05-04 12:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Patagonia’s Baggies Shorts Are Selling Out—and 3 Styles to Buy Instead |
The nylon shorts, a brand mainstay since 1982, are growing increasingly popular with a younger generation. If you can’t wait for a restock, try these modern-day options. |
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| 2021-05-04 12:17:00 |
U.S. |
American Airlines, Unilever, Others Oppose Texas Voting Access Laws |
State legislature expected to vote on bill in coming days |
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| 2021-05-04 11:52:00 |
Markets |
Apollo Posts Profit as Investments Outpace Broader Market |
Firm’s private-equity portfolio climbed 22% during the first quarter |
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| 2021-05-04 11:42:00 |
World |
Europe’s Troubled Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Turns the Corner |
After a slow start, immunizations begin to catch up with U.S., helped by bigger deliveries and less bureaucracy |
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| 2021-05-04 10:55:00 |
Politics |
U.K. Open to U.S. Proposals for Global Minimum Corporate-Tax Rate |
Treasury chief says proposal needs to go along with a fairer split of tax take from tech giants |
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| 2021-05-04 10:46:00 |
Markets |
Jamie Dimon on Booming Economy and Finally Getting Off Zoom |
JPMorgan Chase CEO speaks at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit |
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| 2021-05-04 10:07:00 |
Business |
BioNTech Founders Expect Covid-19 Pandemic to Last Until Mid-2022 |
Mixing and matching of different types of vaccines could be necessary to end pandemic, company’s chief medical officer says |
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| 2021-05-04 10:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Compliance Officers Play Growing Role in Corporate Sustainability Efforts |
Dell, Western Union and other companies are showcasing the work of their compliance departments to attract ESG-focused investors |
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| 2021-05-04 09:56:00 |
Business |
CVS Says Covid-19 Vaccinations Slow as U.S. Rollout Runs Into Hesitancy |
Drugstore chain says demand for shots has fallen by about 30% after administering more than 17 million doses in U.S. |
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| 2021-05-04 09:15:00 |
Markets |
What Is Dogecoin, How to Say It and Why It’s No Longer a Joke |
Cryptocurrency created for laughs is now worth more than Twitter after broker eToro added it to its trading platform |
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| 2021-05-04 09:08:00 |
Markets |
Dogecoin, Gartner, SmileDirectClub, Avis Budget: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Technology shares were leading declines premarket |
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| 2021-05-04 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Should Young Adults Stretch Financially to Buy a Home? |
Yes, interest rates are still low. The counterargument: It’s a sellers’ housing market. |
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| 2021-05-04 08:53:00 |
World |
Israel’s Netanyahu Expected to Fall Short in Race to Form New Government |
Failure would boost rivals looking to oust the embattled prime minister |
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| 2021-05-04 08:48:00 |
Economy |
Consumer Demand Drove U.S. Imports to Record High in March |
Trade deficit widened to $74.4 billion as imports were up 6.3% and exports rose 6.6% |
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| 2021-05-04 08:43:00 |
World |
Europe Proved It Can Innovate During the Pandemic. Now It Has to Figure How to Benefit From It. |
Investors world-wide profit from Europe’s inventions, but local startups struggle to grow. Now Covid-19 threatens to widen that gap. |
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| 2021-05-04 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Mom Who Needs a Break |
The best gift ideas to give Mom a blissful sense of escape—even if she’s still stuck at home |
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| 2021-05-04 08:14:00 |
Business |
Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine Lifts Quarterly Results |
The pharmaceutical company boosted its full-year guidance for sales from the vaccine to $26 billion from $15 billion |
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| 2021-05-04 08:11:00 |
Economy |
Who Would Pay Biden’s Corporate Tax Increase Is Key Question in Policy Debate |
Four years after 2017 tax law, lawmakers and economists still disagree over workers’ and shareholders’ relative burdens |
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| 2021-05-04 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Suburban Homes and Retail Are the Budding New Office Hotspot |
Startups and landlords are banking that even after the pandemic, people will want a place to work remotely beyond their living rooms |
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| 2021-05-04 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
U.S. Travelers Say ‘Aloha’ Again, Bringing Relief to Hawaiian Hotels |
Occupancy rates near 50%, lower than the U.S. average but a notable uptick from 12% a year earlier |
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| 2021-05-04 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The NBA Star Who Fixed His Shot—and the Knicks |
Julius Randle was one of the league’s worst 3-point shooters. Now he’s one of the best. And you thought the Knicks being good was crazy. |
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| 2021-05-04 07:34:00 |
Markets |
KKR Swings to a Profit |
Private-equity firm posts total quarterly revenue of $4.56 billion, compared with negative revenue a year earlier |
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| 2021-05-04 07:10:00 |
Markets |
Deluge of Debt Is Tied to Carbon Emissions and Diversity |
Critics say incentives and penalties embedded in ‘ratchet’ loans meant to spur environmental and social change are too small to matter |
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| 2021-05-04 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Consumer Lenders Face a New Challenge: Each Other |
Lenders awash in cheap funding face no credit issues for now, but that might not last |
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| 2021-05-04 07:03:00 |
Markets |
This Rail Merger Could Become Quite Expensive |
Canadian National’s higher bid for Kansas City Southern gives it upper hand, but exposes it to broad financial risk if approval falls through |
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| 2021-05-04 06:24:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Lower With Tech Retreating |
S&P 500 is on course for tepid losses ahead of a string of earnings and trade deficit data |
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| 2021-05-04 05:35:00 |
Markets |
The Taiwanese Chip Champion Shaking Qualcomm’s Tree |
MediaTek has fared well during the chip shortage and its stock has skyrocketed |
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| 2021-05-04 05:30:00 |
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European Authorities Scrutinize Data Flows to U.S. |
Regulators and courts are asking for proof of how companies protect data that leaves the EU |
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| 2021-05-04 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Clorox’s Move to Provide Adjusted EPS Raises Concerns |
The non-GAAP metric will increase transparency, company CFO says |
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| 2021-05-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Cautious German Savers Brave the Stock Market |
Negative bank rates and booming U.S. stocks like Amazon, Tesla—even GameStop—embolden investors |
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| 2021-05-04 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed’s Williams Flags Potency of Mortgage Bond Buying |
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| 2021-05-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Man With More SPACs Than Anyone |
After minting billions in the private equity arena, Alec Gores has become a serial SPAC backer |
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| 2021-05-04 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
That Vacated Sears Store May Reopen as a Public School |
Mall owners find charter schools make good tenants in many spaces left empty by departing big-box retailers |
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| 2021-05-04 03:25:00 |
World |
Mexico City Metro System Overpass Collapses, Killing at Least 20 People |
The accident happened on the metro system’s line 12 |
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| 2021-05-03 23:48:00 |
Tech |
GOP Lawmakers Urge Probe of Amazon’s Pursuit of Pentagon Contract |
Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Ken Buck say Amazon might have violated antitrust law in seeking JEDI cloud-computing deal ultimately won by Microsoft |
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| 2021-05-03 21:43:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Shoots and Wounds Man Carrying Weapon Outside CIA Headquarters |
The shooting ended hourslong standoff between the man and law enforcement |
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| 2021-05-03 20:24:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Justice Department Bankruptcy Lawyer Says LaPierre Failed to Provide NRA Oversight |
A government lawyer said a monthlong trial established that NRA management should be removed or the group’s chapter 11 case thrown out |
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| 2021-05-03 19:11:00 |
Business |
Bill and Melinda Gates to End Marriage |
The Microsoft co-founder and his wife, who is co-chair of their philanthropic foundation, have been married 27 years |
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| 2021-05-03 19:06:00 |
Logistics Report |
Government Made Missteps in Extending Coronavirus Aid to Trucker, Report Says |
Congressional Oversight Commission report suggests inconsistencies in data used to designate Yellow Corp. as critical to national security |
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| 2021-05-03 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Stimulus for the IRS |
More auditors and audits won’t yield much new revenue. |
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| 2021-05-03 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Basecamp and the Political Bullies |
The company wants an apolitical workplace. Cue the outrage. |
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| 2021-05-03 18:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mother’s Day 2021: The Best Gifts to Indulge Her Hobbies |
Cultivate the new interests Mom picked up in quarantine (or would have, if she’d had time) with these gifts, from art kits and books to tennis clothes and gardening gear |
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| 2021-05-03 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
What Was That About Voter Suppression? |
Census data show a lower black-white turnout disparity in Georgia than in New Jersey. |
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| 2021-05-03 18:26:00 |
Business |
SmileDirectClub Shares Fall After Company Reports Cybersecurity Incident |
Cyberattack last month disrupted operations and will hurt sales, company says |
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| 2021-05-03 18:19:00 |
CIO Journal |
Companies Extend Cloud to the Edge |
Firms world-wide on pace to spend $240.6 billion on edge computing through 2024 |
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| 2021-05-03 18:13:00 |
Business |
Under Armour Paying $9 Million to Resolve SEC Accounting Probe |
Regulator claims sportswear brand failed to tell investors that it pulled forward orders to meet quarterly targets |
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| 2021-05-03 17:56:00 |
U.S. |
Hate Crimes in New York City Continue to Rise |
Asians were targeted in 80 hate crimes from Jan. 1 through April 4, up from 16 in the same period in 2020, NYPD figures show |
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| 2021-05-03 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Youth Pay a High Price for Covid Protection |
Leaders’ greatest failure was not focusing on the elderly, who had lower costs and far greater benefits. |
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| 2021-05-03 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
I Grieve for My Native India |
Being an immigrant once meant leaving your country of birth behind. No longer. |
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| 2021-05-03 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Daycare Plan Is Bad for Families |
Young children are clearly happier and healthier when they spend the day at home with a parent. |
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| 2021-05-03 17:52:00 |
U.S. |
States Roll Back Restrictions as Covid-19 Cases Decline |
Health experts say Americans need to continue to follow public-health guidance and states need to push vaccinations |
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| 2021-05-03 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Who’s Afraid of Tim Scott? |
The GOP senator forced the president and vice president to respond to him. |
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| 2021-05-03 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
Cheer Up About the Middle East |
Democracy hasn’t advanced, but the U.S. has bolstered its regional interests. |
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| 2021-05-03 17:50:00 |
Books |
‘The Premonition’ Review: A Pandemic of Experts |
A band of healthcare elites saw that Covid-19 was more dangerous than U.S. leaders acknowledged. Would their advice have made a difference? |
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| 2021-05-03 17:49:00 |
Politics |
Michael Jackson Estate to Face Smaller Tax Bill After Court Ruling |
Late singer’s name and likeness was worth $4 million at his death, not $161 million IRS estimated, U.S. tax court rules |
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| 2021-05-03 17:47:00 |
World |
Brazil Defends Decision to Reject Russia’s Covid-19 Vaccine, Citing Safety and Efficacy |
Health authority says Russia lacks experience and was defensive in its responses to the agency |
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| 2021-05-03 17:34:00 |
Politics |
Biden Raises Refugee Admissions Cap to 62,500 |
President had previously faced blowback for backing away from that number |
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| 2021-05-03 17:15:00 |
Markets |
Berkshire Chooses Greg Abel as Warren Buffett’s Successor in CEO Role |
The choice of Mr. Abel to eventually lead Berkshire Hathaway answers question that had hovered over the firm for decades |
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| 2021-05-03 17:15:00 |
Economy |
New York Fed’s John Williams Says Fed Far From Achieving Job, Inflation Goals |
Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s leader says Fed hasn’t seen ‘nearly enough’ good news to change policy stance |
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| 2021-05-03 17:14:00 |
Opinion |
Is Texas Becoming More Republican? |
The GOP wins a 2021 blowout in a competitive 2020 district. |
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| 2021-05-03 17:14:00 |
Politics |
Richard Cordray to Head Student-Loan Agency |
Former chief of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to manage $1.6 trillion borrowing program |
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| 2021-05-03 17:12:00 |
Markets |
Ethereum Is Booming in the NFT Frenzy—So Is Network Congestion |
The gains in ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value behind bitcoin, have accelerated even as bitcoin’s momentum slows |
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| 2021-05-03 17:03:00 |
Economy |
Powell Says Low-Income Lending Rules Should Apply to All Firms Offering Consumer Credit |
‘Like activities should have like regulation,’ Fed chairman says |
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| 2021-05-03 16:56:00 |
U.S. |
Landmark Opioid Trial Opens in West Virginia |
Trial will be first test of argument that the nation’s three largest drug distributors fueled an epidemic of addiction |
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| 2021-05-03 16:51:00 |
Economy |
Treasury Expects to Borrow $1.3 Trillion Over Second Half of Fiscal 2021 |
Federal spending expected to pick up following the Covid-19 relief package enacted in March |
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| 2021-05-03 16:40:00 |
Music Review |
‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ by Van Morrison Review: Songs in the Key of Conspiracy |
The singer follows up his anti-lockdown releases with a long album full of more grievances. |
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| 2021-05-03 16:05:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ’Three’ by Stephen Michael King |
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| 2021-05-03 15:58:00 |
Markets |
Estee Lauder Stock Was Too Done Up |
Makeup sales at the global beauty giant are showing signs of recovery but its shares have priced that in and more |
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| 2021-05-03 15:18:00 |
Health |
Blue Health Insurers Drop Revenue Rule That Limited Competition |
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association implements key aspect of antitrust settlement the companies reached last year |
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| 2021-05-03 15:13:00 |
Business |
Action Network to Be Sold as Sports-Betting Deals Surge |
Denmark-based Better Collective to buy U.S. betting-analytics firm for $240 million, seeking more scale in dealings with gambling operators |
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| 2021-05-03 14:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Devised for Diabetics, a Glucose Monitor Attracts the Famous and Well-Connected |
A continuous sensor points out often-neglected, sometimes dangerous blood-sugar spikes, but critics question its usefulness to the well |
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| 2021-05-03 14:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Consequences of Skipping Doctor Appointments During the Covid Pandemic |
A year of postponed checkups, mammograms, colonoscopies and other medical care could have serious health repercussions, researchers warn. |
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| 2021-05-03 14:37:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
DNB to Be Fined $48.1 Million for Anti-Money-Laundering Inadequacies |
The lender acknowledged shortcomings related to customer due diligence and said it has since strengthened efforts to combat money-laundering |
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| 2021-05-03 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
‘Woke’ CEOs: Risky Business or the Next Great Awakening? |
A debate on corporate leadership and political advocacy. |
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| 2021-05-03 13:17:00 |
Politics |
WSJ CEO Council Features Interviews With Janet Yellen, Jamie Dimon |
Heads of Zoom, Shell, BioNTech and Merck also set to speak at virtual summit |
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| 2021-05-03 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
Media Mistrust Won’t Inoculate You Against Misinformation |
The impressions we form about important events will still be driven by their unreliable reporting. |
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| 2021-05-03 13:00:00 |
Business |
Amazon to Get Exclusive NFL Rights a Year Earlier Than Expected |
Tech giant’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ deal will start in 2022-23, as Fox exits its pact early |
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| 2021-05-03 12:54:00 |
Opinion |
Can the USPS Deliver a Major Reformation? |
Fix the price structure first. |
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| 2021-05-03 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Vets Rate the Afghanistan Withdrawal |
In a war that has lasted almost 20 years with no victory and none in sight, why do we think we need more time? |
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| 2021-05-03 12:52:00 |
Opinion |
A Federal Plan to End Our Environmental Plasticide |
Only 9% of plastic waste is ever recycled, and much of our plastic isn’t recyclable anyway. |
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| 2021-05-03 12:30:00 |
Economy |
Yellen to Appoint Senior Fed Official to Run Top Bank Regulator |
Michael Hsu is expected to become acting comptroller of the currency |
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| 2021-05-03 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Teen Girls’ Poor Diets Are Worrying Doctors |
Many adolescent girls aren’t getting enough important nutrients, which could lead to poor school performance, future health issues |
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| 2021-05-03 11:53:00 |
Tech |
Decision on Donald Trump’s Facebook Ban Is Coming on Wednesday. Here’s How It Will Work. |
Company’s 20-person independent oversight board could help shape policy on content from public figures |
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| 2021-05-03 11:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pressure Intensifies on Manchester United Owners After Violent Protest |
Fan groups redoubled their efforts to force change within the club as police investigate Sunday’s events at Old Trafford |
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| 2021-05-03 10:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Investment Crowdfunding: Is Buying $100 in Equity in Your Favorite Shoe Brand Worth It? |
Season Three, a New York boot company, is raising capital via Republic, an investment crowdfunding website that allows backers of the brand to acquire a small sliver of the company itself |
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| 2021-05-03 10:09:00 |
Business |
Meredith Exiting Local TV Business in $2.7 Billion Deal |
Company says deal with Gray Television would allow it to better focus on magazine brands, digital-media properties |
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| 2021-05-03 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Sen. Tim Scott Sets Off New Round in the Unfinished Race Conversation |
The terms of the conversation have changed, separating Americans along not just racial lines but generational ones as well |
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| 2021-05-03 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Elevates New Generation of Private-Equity Leaders |
Appointments are sign of unit’s growing heft |
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| 2021-05-03 09:45:00 |
Politics |
EPA Proposes Rules to Curb Coolant Emissions From Air Conditioners and Refrigerators |
Proposal is first step toward meeting new mandates to cut supply by 85% over 15 years |
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| 2021-05-03 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Fund Companies Push Diversity in Bond Trading |
Electronic-trading platform MarketAxess is helping large asset managers meet requirements to transact more with minority-owned dealers |
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| 2021-05-03 08:57:00 |
Business |
Verizon to Sell Yahoo, AOL to Apollo for $5 Billion |
Wireless company retreats from the media sector, but will retain 10% stake in digital-media business |
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| 2021-05-03 08:18:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Kim Il Sung Has a Memoir. South Koreans Aren’t Allowed to Buy It. |
Bookstores have halted sales, and police are investigating after a small publisher released it |
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| 2021-05-03 08:15:00 |
World |
Some Countries Threaten Citizens With Jail if They Return From India |
Australia says violators of travel ban could face five years’ imprisonment after New Zealand eases a similar Covid-19 restriction |
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| 2021-05-03 08:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Aaron Rodgers, Broncos Quarterback? Stay in Green Bay? ‘Jeopardy!’ Host? Questions Looking for Answers |
The reigning NFL MVP is reportedly looking to move onto a new team. Or, alternatively, a full-time game show career. |
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| 2021-05-03 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Apple Has Two Trillion Reasons to Fight for the App Store |
Service margins are at a record and have been a key underpinning of Apple’s surging market value |
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| 2021-05-03 07:00:00 |
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Private Effort to Aid Launch of Fed Digital Dollar Accelerates Work |
The Digital Dollar Project will be independent of a similar effort by the Boston Fed and MIT |
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| 2021-05-03 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Digital-Health Startups Are Booming. Their Customers Are Overwhelmed. |
As investors pour money into health startups, customers press for price breaks and streamlining; ‘We are inundated’ |
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| 2021-05-03 07:00:00 |
World |
Bidenomics Takes Root in Europe’s Economically Fragile South |
Italy, Spain and Greece plan to revamp their economies. If it doesn’t work, a mountain of debt could revive eurozone tensions. |
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| 2021-05-03 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Manufacturing Data |
S&P 500 is on track to extend rally after closing out April with its best one-month performance since November. |
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| 2021-05-03 06:32:00 |
World |
Moderna to Deliver Covid-19 Vaccine to Hard-Hit Developing World |
Sale of 34 million doses comes as pandemic rages in countries such as India and Brazil |
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| 2021-05-03 06:16:00 |
World |
As Covid-19 Testing Moves Center Stage, U.S. and U.K. Approaches Differ |
U.K. provides centralized free testing while the U.S. is patchy, less intensive |
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| 2021-05-03 06:15:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity Halves Its Ant Group Valuation After Beijing’s Clampdown |
Asset manager marked Ant shares in several of its funds at prices that implied a $144 billion valuation at the end of February |
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| 2021-05-03 06:14:00 |
Markets |
Asia’s Lopsided Economic Booms Store Problems for the Future |
Export-focused growth is making financial vulnerabilities worse for Taiwan and South Korea |
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| 2021-05-03 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
How Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer Does Her Job |
Jenny Lay-Flurrie holds every department—from hiring to videogaming—accountable for being accessible to people with disabilities |
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| 2021-05-03 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Record Share of Companies Are Beating Earnings Estimates |
Investors wonder how much results have already been baked into share prices |
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| 2021-05-03 05:33:00 |
Business |
Next Generation of Covid-19 Vaccines Could Be Pill or Spray |
Drugmakers and government labs are developing doses easier to take and transport to tackle coronavirus variants and avert future pandemics |
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| 2021-05-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Record Lumber Prices Lift Sawmills, While Homeowners, Do-it-Yourselfers Pay Up |
Sawmill owners have been reporting fat profits for the first three months of the year, and wood-market prices keep rising |
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| 2021-05-03 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple and ‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games to Square Off in Court |
Trial is slated to begin Monday in a case that could reshape the relationship between software developers and app-store operators |
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| 2021-05-03 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Lemonade CFO Uses Social Media to Connect With Individual Investors |
The insurance firm is relying on YouTube and other communication platforms to explain its strategy |
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| 2021-05-03 05:30:00 |
Business |
Warren Buffett Says Bad Leaders Pose Biggest Risk to Companies |
Berkshire Hathaway CEO warns that business failures can occur if personable managers ‘put on an appearance’ of competence |
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| 2021-05-03 05:02:00 |
Markets |
How to Plug Into Electric Vehicle Chargers |
Chargers may prove better investments than many EV makers, but stock pickers still need to choose between a plethora of business models. |
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| 2021-05-02 21:11:00 |
Tech |
Dell Reaches Deal to Sell Boomi to TPG, Francisco Partners |
Transaction values the cloud-based integration platform at $4 billion including debt |
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| 2021-05-02 21:06:00 |
World |
Modi’s BJP Suffers Setback in West Bengal State Elections |
State’s governing Trinamool Congress party was on track early Monday to win as many as 213 seats in the state legislature |
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| 2021-05-02 20:34:00 |
U.S. |
Suspected Migrant-Packed Vessel Capsizes Near San Diego, Leaving Three Dead |
Deaths come as authorities increase efforts to combat smuggling migrants by sea |
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| 2021-05-02 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pandemic Prompted Them to Return Home—Now They’re Staying |
Many young adults who left for different lives in new cities have found comfort in changing their plans and putting down roots closer to family |
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| 2021-05-02 19:00:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Fall Short in Texas House Race That Some Viewed as a Potential Pick-Up |
Some say Democrats’ national campaign groups should have invested more in competing for a winnable seat |
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| 2021-05-02 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York Faces Likely Congressional Redistricting Fight After Latest U.S. Census |
Figures show the state’s delegation will lose a member next year, kicking off high-stakes map making |
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| 2021-05-02 17:49:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Savings Stockpile Could Accelerate Economy—if Consumers Spend It |
Much of the trillions of dollars in global savings accumulated during the pandemic is held by richer, older people less likely to use it |
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| 2021-05-02 17:07:00 |
Opinion |
The Russia Collusion Smear Returns |
Dubious stories about FBI briefings intended to tar Republicans. |
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| 2021-05-02 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
Capital Gains and Tax ‘Fairness’ |
Olympia passes a 7% tax on gains, joining 13 states in the 50% club with Biden’s tax hike. |
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| 2021-05-02 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
The Schools Aren’t Really Open |
Shortened schedules, ‘zoom in a room,’ and a year of lost learning. |
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| 2021-05-02 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
Mass Hysteria for $2,000 |
What is the reaction to a Jeopardy! contestant’s innocent hand gesture? |
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| 2021-05-02 16:38:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Plan to Spend $4.5 Trillion Without Boosting Deficits Depends on Factors Beyond His Control |
To avoid more red ink, the president has to unite Democrats behind his infrastructure and social plans and make sure tax increases aren’t repealed |
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| 2021-05-02 16:14:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Spending Binge Is Costlier Than Advertised |
The new taxes he proposes would cost money to collect and put a drag on the productive economy. |
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| 2021-05-02 16:12:00 |
Opinion |
Want to Go Back to the Office? Don’t Wait on the CDC |
Businesses should band together and formulate flexible guidance suitable to their own industries. |
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| 2021-05-02 16:12:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. Can Support Freedom’s Ferment in Iran |
Follow the example of the 1975 Helsinki Accords, which helped bring about the Soviet collapse. |
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| 2021-05-02 16:10:00 |
Opinion |
Will Peru Get on the Marxist Path? |
Presidential front-runner Pedro Castillo favorably quotes Lenin and Castro. |
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| 2021-05-02 16:09:00 |
Opinion |
‘Right to Repair’ Is Bad for Your Health |
Do you want a PET scan from a machine with unauthorized adjustments? |
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| 2021-05-02 16:05:00 |
Books |
‘The Secret History of Home Economics’ Review: Engineering the Everyday |
The creators of home economics believed that science would free women from drudgery—and open the door to professional opportunities. |
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| 2021-05-02 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, Trade, Jobs |
Data are expected to show the U.S. economy fully hitting its stride at the start of the second quarter |
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| 2021-05-02 14:20:00 |
Tech |
A Tech Company Tried to Limit What Employees Talk About at Work. It Didn’t Go Well. |
Basecamp’s move to ban political conversations lays bare a sharp divide in the tech industry over how to navigate potentially divisive issues |
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| 2021-05-02 13:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
Manchester United Fans Storm Old Trafford to Protest Super League, Ownership |
Hundreds of team supporters forced their way into the stadium before Sunday’s match as fury over a breakaway league and the Glazer family’s ownership boiled over |
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| 2021-05-02 13:12:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s Biggest Business More Than Tripled Amid Trading Frenzy |
The trading app generated $331 million in payments for order flow during the first three months of 2021 |
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| 2021-05-02 13:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Republicans Set Talks Over Competing Infrastructure Plans |
President Biden invites a lead GOP negotiator to meet this week as he seeks bipartisan agreement on package |
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| 2021-05-02 13:06:00 |
Opinion |
Sorry, Professor, We’re Cutting You Off |
Funding higher education now means subsidizing the political activists who have hijacked it. |
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| 2021-05-02 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
The President’s Speech |
Stutterers are on stage every day. Joe Biden shows it is possible to persevere. |
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| 2021-05-02 12:37:00 |
Opinion |
What’s the Best Way to Treat Capital Gains? |
Bank robber Willie Sutton allegedly said he robbed banks because that is where the money is. The congressional corollary is to tax the middle class because that is where the tax dollars are. |
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| 2021-05-02 12:36:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccination, Jobs and Citizens Left Behind |
Why hasn’t the Biden administration sent us vaccines to be administered at the U.S. embassies in our respective countries? |
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| 2021-05-02 12:00:00 |
Markets |
TikTok Is the Place To Go for Financial Advice If You’re a Young Adult |
The short videos are ideal for many people. But is the advice any good? |
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| 2021-05-02 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Career Reboot: From App Developer to Aquarium Ace |
The gift of a small tank for his desk sparked an unrecognized passion for sea life that’s led to a successful retail business |
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| 2021-05-02 11:32:00 |
Tech |
Epic vs. Apple Trial: Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney and the Other Key Players in ‘Fortnite’ Maker’s Antitrust Lawsuit |
Current and former executives of Apple and Epic are among the witnesses who are expected to testify in court |
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| 2021-05-02 10:00:00 |
Markets |
PE-Backed Chain Threatens to Shut Two Hospitals Over Financial Dispute With Rhode Island |
The conflict is one of several involving state and local governments and hospital chains owned by private-equity firms |
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| 2021-05-02 10:00:00 |
Tech |
Epic vs. Apple Trial Features Battle Over How to Define Digital Markets |
‘Fortnite’ maker’s suit heads to court Monday, bringing fight over iPhone maker’s App Store before U.S. judge |
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| 2021-05-02 09:12:00 |
Business |
From Apple to Domino’s Pizza, U.S. Companies Scramble to Meet Surge in Demand |
Supply-chain snarls and labor shortages crimp some businesses looking to ride rebound in U.S. economy; ‘caught flat-footed’ |
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| 2021-05-02 09:00:00 |
Politics |
What Business Thinks of Biden’s Plans on Infrastructure, Taxes |
Proposals to boost infrastructure spending welcomed, but companies wary of higher taxes and new regulations |
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| 2021-05-02 08:30:00 |
Politics |
Andrew Cuomo’s Loudest Supporters: ‘Women for Governor Cuomo’ |
As the New York governor fights sexual-harassment charges, impeachment and calls to resign, a group of women rallies |
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| 2021-05-02 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Take Time Off for Vacation? Readers Weigh In |
Readers share their thoughts on the importance and the difficulty of using their paid time off |
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| 2021-05-02 08:00:00 |
Markets |
For Apollo’s New CEO, Insurance Is In—Racy Buyouts, Not So Much |
Marc Rowan steers firm toward future as credit-investing titan catering largely to insurers with ample cash to park |
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| 2021-05-02 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Truckers Expect U.S. Transport Capacity Crunch to Persist |
Freight demand in a surging American economy is growing well ahead of truck availability, pushing up shipping costs |
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| 2021-05-02 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Tech Jobs Lead the Way in New York City’s Covid-19 Pandemic Hiring |
There were more openings for tech positions during the pandemic than for any other job in the city, a new study says |
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| 2021-05-02 07:00:00 |
World |
For China’s Small Businesses, Life Is Still Far From Normal |
Millions of privately run companies are still struggling, potentially dimming the country’s dazzling recovery |
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| 2021-05-02 06:20:00 |
Business |
Cargo Pants and Outdoor Slippers Are Hot, as Americans Return to Stores |
Pent-up demand and comfortable styles are fueling a rebound in U.S. clothing sales as Covid lockdowns lift; ‘2-mile fashion’ |
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| 2021-05-02 06:00:00 |
Arts |
Frieze New York Tests Whether Collectors Will Return to Art Fairs |
The contemporary art fair opens May 5, with a new location, new safety protocols—and some highly charged new works. |
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| 2021-05-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
Family of Teacher Who Died After AstraZeneca Shot Seeks Answers |
Deaths from unusual blood clotting have prompted authorities in Europe to change their guidance regarding the vaccine |
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| 2021-05-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Americans Can’t Get Enough of the Stock Market |
Households increased stockholdings to 41% of their total financial assets in April |
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| 2021-05-02 04:46:00 |
Business |
SpaceX Capsule Returns Four Astronauts Safely to Earth in Nighttime Splashdown |
Capsule returned from the International Space Station, landed safely in the Gulf of Mexico |
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| 2021-05-01 19:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Medina Spirit Wins the Kentucky Derby |
The victory is a record-breaking seventh Derby win for trainer Bob Baffert |
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| 2021-05-01 14:46:00 |
Markets |
Warren Buffett Defends Berkshire’s Moves Over Pandemic Year |
The investing guru discusses getting out of the airline sector and other topics at the virtual annual meeting |
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| 2021-05-01 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Eephus’: A Nothing of a Name for a Perplexing Pitch |
A super-slow throw by star pitchers and novices has re-emerged in the pandemic-tinged baseball season, with a label of murky origins. |
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| 2021-05-01 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Five Tech Giants Just Keep Growing |
Amid the pandemic, results for behemoths such as Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft have surged |
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| 2021-05-01 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
Anna Catalano Is in the Room Where It Happens—In Part Because Someone Spoke Up for Her When She Wasn’t |
The longtime energy executive has been serving on corporate boards for 18 years. Here, she recounts some of the people who have helped along the way. |
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| 2021-05-01 12:00:00 |
World |
Venezuela Government Releases U.S. Oil Executives to House Arrest |
Employees known as the Citgo Six were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in November |
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| 2021-05-01 10:25:00 |
Politics |
Russia, China Top Agenda as Blinken Visits Ukraine, U.K. |
Biden’s top diplomat to meet with G-7 counterparts in London, offer assurances of U.S. support in Kyiv |
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| 2021-05-01 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Driving This 1995 Jeep Wrangler Is ‘Like High-Fiving Somebody’ |
Jonathan Baker’s dream car brought him closer to his father, and draws waves from other Jeep owners |
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| 2021-05-01 09:23:00 |
Markets |
Berkshire Hathaway Returns to Quarterly Profit on Insurance, Stock-Market Gains |
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate reported first-quarter net income of $11.7 billion, compared with a loss of $49.7 billion a year ago |
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| 2021-05-01 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Decision Day 2021: How Teens Are Sharing College Acceptances (and Rejections) After a Rough Year |
College-decision posts surge on social media, but many teens post rejection videos to show the reality of college admissions |
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| 2021-05-01 09:00:00 |
Politics |
GOP’s Blue-Collar Agenda Still a Work in Progress |
Biden outlined a vision of policies that Democrats believe working-class voters want. Republicans are considering their own blueprints. |
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| 2021-05-01 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Women Deserve Pockets |
At the Oscars, Youn Yuh-jung of ‘Minari’ wore a rare thing: a gown with pockets. But even casual clothes like jeans for girls and women often lack proper pockets—the focus of a growing outcry on social media. |
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| 2021-05-01 07:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
European Soccer’s Forrest Gump |
From Barcelona to London to Monaco, Cesc Fabregas has always found himself around geniuses, revolutionaries and trophies. |
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| 2021-05-01 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘What the Nazis Stole From Richard Neumann (and the search to get it back)’ Review: Prized Pieces With History |
The Worcester Museum of Art exhibits paintings and sculptures on loan from the descendents of a Jewish collector whose art became a casualty of World War II. |
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| 2021-05-01 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Mary Ellen Mark: Girlhood’ Review: Twins, Teens and a Runaway Called ‘Tiny’ |
The National Museum of Women in the Arts brings together a selection of the photojournalist’s celebrated portraits of children and adolescents—no boys allowed. |
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| 2021-05-01 06:02:00 |
World |
Israel Rolls Out Covid-19 Passport Program to Children, Who Can’t Yet Be Vaccinated |
Move comes as U.S. and other countries turn their attention to reopening child-centric businesses |
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| 2021-05-01 05:30:00 |
Business |
U.S. Farmers Look for Government Help to Support Biden’s Climate Plans |
Big agriculture companies tout sustainability commitments as administration targets emissions; some farmers remain wary, awaiting details |
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| 2021-05-01 05:30:00 |
World |
Biden’s Foreign Policy Takes a Back Seat to Domestic Priorities |
On China, Russia and elsewhere, president recasts the U.S. approach, but avoids major initiatives as he focuses energies at home |
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| 2021-05-01 05:30:00 |
World |
India’s Covid-19 Crisis Raises Pressure to Waive Vaccine Patents |
Amid widening gap in vaccinations between the rich and poor worlds, developing nations push to loosen intellectual-property restrictions on shots |
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| 2021-04-30 23:51:00 |
World |
Venezuela Government Releases U.S. Oil Executives to House Arrest |
Employees known as the Citgo Six were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in November |
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| 2021-04-30 21:46:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Sentencing: Prosecutors Argue for More Than 15 Years |
Prosecutors cite aggravating factors in seeking more than guidelines recommend; defense argues George Floyd wasn’t ‘particularly vulnerable’ |
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| 2021-04-30 20:46:00 |
Markets |
German Regulator Orders Deutsche Bank to Boost Money-Laundering Controls |
BaFin is expanding the role of a monitor it appointed in 2018 to look over implementation |
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| 2021-04-30 20:01:00 |
Politics |
D.C. Statehood Effort Stalls as Manchin Opposes Democrats’ Bill |
West Virginia senator says he believes a constitutional amendment would be required |
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| 2021-04-30 19:53:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk Can Pocket Another $32 Billion of Tesla Shares |
Billionaire can claim half of stock award after Tesla’s stock gains and financial performance hit targets |
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| 2021-04-30 19:42:00 |
Politics |
Rudy Giuliani’s Contacts With Former Ukrainian Officials Sought |
Federal investigators seek evidence related to former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and several former Kyiv officials who pushed for her ouster |
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| 2021-04-30 18:40:00 |
Markets |
Domino’s, Ford, Kraft Heinz: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-04-30 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Move-Research-Abroad Tax |
Raise the levy on U.S. intellectual property and you’ll get less of it. |
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| 2021-04-30 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Blue State Gerrymander Walk-Back |
Illinois and New York Democrats may prefer partisan maps after all. |
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| 2021-04-30 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Progressives for Contempt of Court |
AOC and friends try to turn disbarred Steven Donziger into a martyr. |
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| 2021-04-30 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
A Backlash Against Bad History |
GOP Senators warn Cardona about pushing the ‘1619 Project.’ |
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| 2021-04-30 17:55:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Stockpile Equipment, Examine Supply Chain Amid Chip Shortage |
Continued constraints from global scarcity of semiconductors affect chief information officers across a wide range of companies |
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| 2021-04-30 17:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s $4 Trillion Plan Now Gets Test in Congress |
As legislation is crafted, some Democrats want changes to infrastructure, education and childcare proposals |
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| 2021-04-30 17:15:00 |
Books |
Where She Was From: The Collected Joan Didion |
A multivolume excursion with the writer who wove her voice out of a culture coming apart at the seams. |
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| 2021-04-30 17:03:00 |
U.S. |
Migrant Families Are Allowed Into U.S. for First Time in More Than a Year |
Biden administration is unwinding ban on asylum-seeking families at ports of entry that Trump administration implemented at pandemic’s start |
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| 2021-04-30 16:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Big Tech Oligarchy Calls Out for Trustbusters |
Concentrations of power in business or government endanger the popular rule envisioned by the founders. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
What India’s Viral Misery Is Telling Us |
China take note: The story isn’t over when billions lack the luxury of prioritizing Covid avoidance. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:50:00 |
Opinion |
Alaska’s Energy Industry Is as Clean as It Gets |
Biden’s climate plan will kill American jobs and enrich dirty producers in China and Russia. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:50:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Bain Capital Raises $11.8 Billion for New Buyout Fund |
About $1.8 billion for Bain Capital Fund XIII came from current and former employees of the Boston firm |
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| 2021-04-30 16:49:00 |
Opinion |
Some, but Not Full, Justice in Chauvin Case |
But where is the justice for the victims of last year’s riots in Portland, Minneapolis and other cities? |
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| 2021-04-30 16:47:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Racially Pigeonhole Children’s Books |
Children can readily identify with characters who are very different from themselves if the writer has the skill to portray their struggles and triumphs in a way that reveals our common humanity. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:47:00 |
Opinion |
A New World of AutoTech Raises New Issues |
Waiting for an available ride-sharing car to show up for your commute will be frustrating. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:42:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Internet Privacy Legislation Dies in Florida |
The state’s lawmakers are the latest to spar over consumers’ right to sue companies |
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| 2021-04-30 16:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
How a More Resilient America Beat a Midcentury Pandemic |
In 1957, the U.S. rose to the challenge of the ‘Asian flu’ with stoicism and a high tolerance for risk, offering a stark contrast with today’s approach to Covid-19. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:29:00 |
Opinion |
Rookie of the Year |
An architect of the historic Midwest peace plan lands in Chicago. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:16:00 |
Business |
Shares of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Startup Trade Down in Debut |
Vaccitech shares fell 17% from IPO price in their trading debut |
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| 2021-04-30 16:14:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. National Security Surveillance Dropped in 2020 as Pandemic Kept Suspects at Home |
Travel restrictions and event cancellations drove down need for court-approved wiretaps, officials say |
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| 2021-04-30 16:13:00 |
Masterpiece |
More Than Fun and Games |
Clarence H. White’s ‘The Ring Toss’ was composed with all the intention of a painting or a sculpture. |
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| 2021-04-30 16:12:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Will Restrict Travel From India Starting Tuesday |
The move comes as concerns mount over a record surge in coronavirus cases in India |
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| 2021-04-30 16:10:00 |
World |
Biden to Steer Between Obama, Trump Policies on North Korea |
Review concludes a ‘big bang’ approach won’t work; neither will ‘strategic patience’ |
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| 2021-04-30 15:51:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Siemens Promotes Company Insider to Compliance Chief |
Annette Kraus will succeed Martina Maier |
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| 2021-04-30 15:44:00 |
Politics |
Illinois Democrat Cheri Bustos Says She Won’t Seek Re-Election |
Lawmaker had stepped down as head of House Democrats’ campaign arm after party’s disappointing showing in 2020 |
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| 2021-04-30 15:41:00 |
Business |
3M Loses First Trial Over Military Earplugs |
Federal jury awards $7.1 million to three veterans |
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| 2021-04-30 15:33:00 |
Experience Report |
Tech Firms Tweak Work Tools to Grapple with ‘Digital Exhaustion’ |
Workplace experts say it’s a start, but the new features don’t fully address the burnout and isolation of at-home workers |
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| 2021-04-30 15:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Networking Makes a Comeback for the Class of 2021 |
As hiring rebounds, trawling job-listing sites is out; making personal connections is in |
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| 2021-04-30 14:24:00 |
Real Estate |
Growing Roses for Beginners: The Secrets to Success in the Garden |
Have roses’ reputation for fussiness put you off them? These experts’ advice for wary gardeners might recultivate your interest |
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| 2021-04-30 14:15:00 |
Opinion |
The Man They Couldn’t Cancel |
Mobs have targeted Jordan Peterson, but he hasn’t lost his university job and his publishers have stuck by him. What’s his secret? |
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| 2021-04-30 14:14:00 |
Opinion |
To the Moon and Back With Michael Collins, 1930-2021 |
My fellow astronaut was a great pilot, a great friend and a great patriot. |
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| 2021-04-30 13:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Power of Making Art Together |
A new exhibition by contemporary Native American artists Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger enlists the public as a partner. |
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| 2021-04-30 13:29:00 |
Markets |
Exxon Mobil, Chevron Face Tough Investor Crowd |
U.S. oil majors are making money again, but it will take more to assuage shareholders |
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| 2021-04-30 13:28:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Names ByteDance Finance Chief as New CEO |
Shou Zi Chew to retain post at TikTok’s parent company |
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| 2021-04-30 13:19:00 |
Business |
Roku Drops YouTube TV App in Carriage Dispute |
The streaming-device maker and Google, YouTube’s parent, are at odds over the way search results are displayed on Roku’s platform |
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| 2021-04-30 13:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
New Countryside Getaways With Exquisite Food by Big-City Chefs |
Some big food-world names have left the major metropolises to take over the kitchens—and kitchen gardens—of country hotels, just as hungry vacationers are ready to gulp up spring |
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| 2021-04-30 13:03:00 |
World |
India’s Covid-19 Surge Worsens as Nation Stumbles in Vaccine Expansion |
As country opens doses to all adults, many people can’t book appointments and many states say they are running too low on supplies |
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| 2021-04-30 12:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Peaches Golding Is a Pioneering Representative of the Crown |
An African-American businesswoman who serves as an official of Queen Elizabeth knows ‘the power of visibility.’ |
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| 2021-04-30 11:45:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Malcolm Gladwell on the terrible endgame of a bombing campaign, Joan Didion’s collected accounts of the American scene, Napoleon the art thief, Victorian mediums and more. |
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| 2021-04-30 11:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cauliflower Turmeric Soup |
There’s a reason cauliflower keeps trending. It makes this turmeric-tinged soup both creamy and light. |
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| 2021-04-30 11:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why This Vegan Cauliflower Recipe Is Perfect for Everyone |
There’s a reason cauliflower keeps trending. It makes this turmeric-tinged soup both creamy and light. |
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| 2021-04-30 11:09:00 |
Markets |
Biden Tax Plan’s Potential Impact on Your IRA |
For people with traditional retirement accounts, Roth conversions may gain traction this year |
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| 2021-04-30 11:01:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Says China Must Do More to Protect Intellectual Property |
Trade office says measures Beijing has adopted in the last year don’t go far enough |
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| 2021-04-30 11:00:00 |
Markets |
What Happens When Stocks Only Go Up |
Losing your fear of bear markets can lead to complacency—and new risks |
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| 2021-04-30 11:00:00 |
Business |
Buffett Stands Alone, but Companies Should Open Door to Older CEOs |
The Berkshire Hathaway leader’s five-decade tenure will always be an outlier, but companies are often too quick to force chief executives into retirement |
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| 2021-04-30 10:54:00 |
Markets |
Warren Buffett Faces Impatient Investors as Berkshire Hathaway Returns Decline |
Institutional shareholders are pressing for change on climate and governance at the Omaha, Neb., conglomerate |
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| 2021-04-30 10:35:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Gets the Fixer It Needs |
New Chairman António Horta-Osório shows every sign of being up for the challenge of gaining control of the embattled bank |
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| 2021-04-30 10:30:00 |
Business |
More Than 90 New Airlines Are Launching in 2021. They Say It’s the Perfect Time. |
A host of upstart carriers around the world have plans to take flight by the end of the year; ‘The timing is pretty good, actually.’ |
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| 2021-04-30 10:24:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Rachel Cusk’s ‘Second Place’ Review |
A middle-aged woman in thrall to a wizard-like artist is at the center of Rachel Cusk’s novel. |
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| 2021-04-30 10:16:00 |
Books |
‘The Bomber Mafia’ Review: Architects of a Firestorm |
The promise of high-tech precision bombing gave way to more brutal methods as World War II dragged on. |
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| 2021-04-30 09:58:00 |
China |
China Beefs Up Antimonopoly Body Amid Regulatory Push |
Beijing’s antitrust watchdog grows as it wades through a backlog of regulatory cases |
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| 2021-04-30 09:57:00 |
Markets |
Nestlé’s New Growth Pill Needs Extra Ingredients |
The price Nestlé is paying for vitamin supplement specialist Bountiful reflects the overhaul required |
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| 2021-04-30 09:52:00 |
Books |
‘Plunder’ Review: Stealing Beauty |
Napoleon Bonaparte was determined to pick off Europe’s finest masterpieces. In Venice, he went all out. |
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| 2021-04-30 09:30:00 |
Politics |
The Biden White House Runs on a Tight Script. The President Doesn’t. |
The administration’s message and policy rollouts have been tightly choreographed, but events—and Mr. Biden—have sometimes disrupted those plans |
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| 2021-04-30 09:12:00 |
Books |
‘Secrets of Happiness’ Review: The Will to Be Canny |
Greed may be a universal failing, but its particularities awake a novelist’s interest. |
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| 2021-04-30 09:08:00 |
Books |
‘Out of the Shadows’ Review: Spirited Women |
As the fashion for supernatural phenomena swept Europe and America, its practitioners rallied behind earthly causes, too. |
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| 2021-04-30 09:05:00 |
Books |
‘See/Saw’ Review: Every Picture Tells a Story |
Photographs have a way of making the past startlingly present, connecting us to the eye behind the camera. |
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| 2021-04-30 09:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why the Planet Needs Cute Monsters |
Altered and cloned creatures invite us to confront a future in which technology manipulates nature as never before—to save it |
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| 2021-04-30 09:02:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Novels on Slavery and the Civil War |
Selected by Dorothy Wickenden, the author, most recently, of ‘The Agitators.’ |
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| 2021-04-30 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Covid-19 Vaccine Push Faces Hesitancy, Variants After 100 Days |
The pandemic challenge is shifting after his first few months in office were focused on ramping up vaccine distribution |
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| 2021-04-30 08:58:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘The Secret Life of Stars’ Review |
In distant galaxies, spectacular goings-on. |
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| 2021-04-30 08:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
Aaron Rodgers Demanded a Trade from the Packers and Stole the NFL Draft |
The quarterback’s desire to leave town overshadowed the draft and left Green Bay in a lurch |
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| 2021-04-30 08:39:00 |
Arts |
From Doja Cat to Prince: the Best Songs You Should Be Listening to Right Now |
Here’s WSJ.’s monthly roundup of new pop releases—everything that’s grabbing our attention, making us think or getting us dancing. |
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| 2021-04-30 08:07:00 |
Business |
Ad Spending Jumps as Companies Ride Economic Rebound |
Marketers are expected to spend 15% more on advertising than last year, with digital advertising getting ever-larger slice of ad dollars |
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| 2021-04-30 07:50:00 |
World |
As Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign Accelerates in Europe, Optimism Swells Despite Recession |
With the EU’s vaccine rollout picking up, a slew of indicators suggest the economy is poised to bounce back |
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| 2021-04-30 07:45:00 |
Tech |
From Tablets to Sex Toys, the Chip Shortage Is Far-Reaching |
Scarcity means higher price tags for consumers, longer waits for goods, empty store shelves and swaths of the business world racing to secure whatever supply they can |
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| 2021-04-30 07:20:00 |
Markets |
Profits and Politics in China’s Tech Crackdown |
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| 2021-04-30 07:06:00 |
Asia |
China Orders Tech Giants to Unbundle Financial Services |
Companies have turned their mobile payment apps into financial supermarkets, offering loans and insurance policies. No more, says Beijing. |
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| 2021-04-30 07:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
You Only Need One Beauty Product—This Is It |
After a year spent mostly makeup-less, women are loath to resume time-consuming beauty routines. Easy, all-in-one products offer a solution. |
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| 2021-04-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
For Food Delivery, Covid-19 Was a Sugar High |
A new analysis suggests some heavy indigestion ahead for companies in the industry |
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| 2021-04-30 06:56:00 |
Business |
Chevron Returns to Profit as Oil Rebounds From Pandemic |
The second-largest U.S. oil company posted $1.4 billion in net income despite headwinds from February’s Texas freeze |
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| 2021-04-30 06:49:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Down After S&P 500 Hits Record |
Technology stocks are poised to lead major indexes lower on concern that global Covid-19 waves and snarling supply chains could stoke inflation |
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| 2021-04-30 06:38:00 |
Tech |
Apple Faces EU Antitrust Charges Over App Store Payments in Spotify Case |
EU accuses Apple of forcing many apps to use its in-app payment system on which it takes commissions, saying it ‘distorted competition’ in music streaming |
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| 2021-04-30 06:23:00 |
Business |
Nestlé Expands in Vitamins With $5.75 Billion Nature’s Bounty Deal |
Swiss food giant agreed to buy Bountiful’s main brands, pushing further into nutrition |
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| 2021-04-30 06:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Ferrari Roma: A High-Tech Sports Car With a Midcentury Look |
Though the Roma’s design calls back to the days of la dolce vita, its interfaces have been digitized, virtualized, stylized and touchpad-enabled, finds Dan Neil |
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| 2021-04-30 06:07:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Profit Surges But Higher Costs Weigh on Performance |
London-based lender earned $2.37 billion in the first three months of the year |
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| 2021-04-30 06:00:00 |
Business |
For Music-Rights Deals, the Hits Keep Coming |
Tempo, a private-equity-backed partnership, has a billion-dollar war chest as it invests in the Jonas Brothers, Wiz Khalifa among others |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Death and Taxes: Biden Wants to Step Down the ‘Step-Up’ on Investment Gains |
The new administration’s proposal would curtail a longstanding tax exemption for investment appreciation, a potentially significant tax hit to affluent Americans when they die |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Stimulus Checks Likely Drove Record Rise in Household Income |
Higher income, spending and saving are expected to help power a fast economic recovery |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Takes Aggressive Posture on ESG Proxy Votes |
Asset manager signals it is boosting its support of shareholder-led environmental, social and governance proposals |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
Business |
The Covid-19 Vaccine Club: How the World’s Biggest Producers Depend on Each Other |
Trade experts warn that restrictions on vaccine exports risk squeezing production just when it is needed most |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Rally in Transportation Stocks Nears 122-Year-Old Record Streak |
Gains underscore investors’ expectations that rebounding economy will boost companies carrying goods, raw materials |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Is Covid-19 Fading From Our Lives? Consumer App Use Provides Clues |
Americans are making dinner reservations, planning vacations and heading back to salons. Entertainment venues are recovering slowly. |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed’s Powell Is Unworried by China’s Digital Currency |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
Politics |
After Census Release, a Flood of Lawsuits |
Apportionment data prompts legal battles over redistricting as Republicans and Democrats vie for edge |
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| 2021-04-30 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
What Happens When Opinion Polls Move Online |
Pew and the University of Michigan shifted established surveys from the phone to the web this year |
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| 2021-04-30 04:43:00 |
World |
Palestinian Authority President Postpones Parliamentary Vote |
May elections would have been first vote in West Bank, Gaza since 2006 |
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| 2021-04-30 02:48:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Risk Chief Won’t Stand for Re-Election After Archegos Implosion |
Hours before bank’s annual meeting, it said Andreas Gottschling wouldn’t stand for reappointment |
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| 2021-04-30 02:03:00 |
World |
China’s Economic Recovery From Covid-19 Shows Signs of Slowing |
Official gauges of manufacturing and service-sector activity fall short of expectations |
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| 2021-04-29 23:43:00 |
World |
Dozens Killed in Stampede at Israeli Religious Festival |
The tragedy occurred during celebration of Jewish holiday Lag b’Omer |
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| 2021-04-29 23:28:00 |
U.S. |
Florida Republicans Pass Bill Tightening Voting Rules |
Legislature approves bill that includes new rules for voting by mail and drop boxes; it now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis |
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| 2021-04-29 20:52:00 |
U.S. |
Unusual Supreme Court Majority Rules in Favor of Guatemalan Who Entered U.S. Illegally |
At issue was how the government notified immigrants of deportation hearings; role of the article ‘a’ possibly has far-reaching consequences |
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| 2021-04-29 19:37:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
New Zealand Scores Well on Anti-Money-Laundering, but Gaps Remain, Watchdog Says |
The Financial Action Task Force said the country has set up some effective measures to combat money-laundering and terrorist financing |
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| 2021-04-29 19:32:00 |
Politics |
Pence Levels Critique of Biden as He Eyes Possible 2024 Bid |
Former vice president spoke in South Carolina, where first presidential primary in the South is traditionally held |
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| 2021-04-29 19:04:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA Says Elephant Hunt Video Was Leaked to Embarrass LaPierre |
An NRA lawyer blamed its former ad agency for sharing footage of Wayne LaPierre struggling to hunt an elephant days before he was set to testify at trial, which it has denied |
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| 2021-04-29 18:48:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Justice Department’s Foreign Bribery Chief Moves to Private Practice |
Christopher Cestaro had served as head of the department’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit since July 2019 |
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| 2021-04-29 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Two Very Different but Plainspoken Speeches |
Biden and Scott put forth their visions at a time when Americans may be reconsidering theirs. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Post-Pandemic Boom |
Biden inherited a very strong economic recovery, not a house ‘on fire.’ |
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| 2021-04-29 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Tim Scott’s GOP Revival Message |
A powerful rebuttal to Joe Biden’s big government agenda. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Chamber of Commerce’s Bill Comes Due |
The business lobby backed 23 Democrats, who will likely back Biden’s business taxes. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Nasdaq’s Boardroom Diversity Push Isn’t Evidence-Based |
The stock exchange cherry-picks studies to show a positive effect on firm performance. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Prospects of American Religion Have Never Been Higher |
Brick-and-mortar religious communities are shrinking, but digital worship is growing. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Pie That Must Not Be Named |
On Derby Day, combine chocolate, bourbon, nuts and trademark litigation. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:33:00 |
Books |
‘Names of New York’ Review: Duyvil’s Dictionary |
‘Kill’ is Old Dutch for creek, yet it’s hard not to think of something different when contemplating the former Fresh Kills landfill on Staten Island. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:33:00 |
Markets |
Amazon Avoids Recovery Blues |
E-commerce growth accelerates and profits soar, even in comparison to last year’s pandemic boost |
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| 2021-04-29 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Samuel Alito’s Culture-War Warning |
The Justices punt on California’s sanctions against Texas. |
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| 2021-04-29 18:15:00 |
Business |
Joe Rogan Seeks to Clarify His Comments on Young People and Vaccines |
Popular podcast host says ‘I’m not an anti-vax person,’ on most recent episode |
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| 2021-04-29 17:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chile Crisp Rice Krispies Treats |
The Rice Krispies Treat is the simplest of sweets and an ideal canvas for creativity |
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| 2021-04-29 17:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
The “Campfire” Rice Krispies Treats |
The Rice Krispies Treat is the simplest of sweets and an ideal canvas for creativity |
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| 2021-04-29 17:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
Coke-N-Peanuts Rice Krispies Treats |
Pastry pros take the classic cruncher to another level |
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| 2021-04-29 17:31:00 |
U.S. |
Two Deputies Killed in North Carolina Standoff; Suspect and Two Family Members Also Dead |
Both officers were hit by gunfire; the individual suspected of killing the two officers is also suspected of killing two civilians in the residence |
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| 2021-04-29 17:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Seedy Rice Krispies Treats |
Pastry pros take the classic cruncher to another level |
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| 2021-04-29 17:22:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s Latest 737 MAX Problem Spurs FAA Audit |
Agency is reviewing how a minor change in Boeing production led to a new safety issue for the jet, following a nearly two-year grounding |
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| 2021-04-29 17:16:00 |
Markets |
Brightening U.S. Prospects Send Government Bond Yields Higher |
Benchmark 10-year Treasury yield touches highest intraday level in more than two weeks |
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| 2021-04-29 17:15:00 |
Film Review |
‘Golden Arm’ Review: Flexing Their Comedic Muscles |
A gender-bending buddy comedy about two arm wrestlers played by Mary Holland and Betsy Sodaro has all the makings of a cult hit |
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| 2021-04-29 17:13:00 |
Film Review |
‘Percy Vs Goliath’ Review: Taking On an Agriculture Giant |
Christopher Walken plays the Canadian farmer who stood up to agribusiness Monsanto in this real-life underdog story. |
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| 2021-04-29 17:11:00 |
Film Review |
‘About Endlessness’ Review: Brevity and Universality |
The critically esteemed director Roy Andersson presents vignettes that form a poignant portrait of the human experience. |
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| 2021-04-29 17:10:00 |
Politics |
Push to Overhaul Military Sexual-Assault Prosecutions Gains Momentum |
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst introduces legislation with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand |
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| 2021-04-29 16:41:00 |
Business |
Pork Plants Face Slower Hog Slaughter After Court Ruling |
USDA tells meatpackers that processing lines must slow after court rules on speeds; industry fears hog backlog |
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| 2021-04-29 16:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
Rice Krispies Treats Remixed: Pro Tips and Recipes |
It’s the simplest of sweets and an ideal canvas for creativity. Here, pastry pros take the classic cruncher to another level, with sly tweaks ranging from toasted marshmallows to chile crisp. |
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| 2021-04-29 16:32:00 |
Markets |
Endeavor Shares Rise in Market Debut |
Trading valued the entertainment company at $10.44 billion |
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| 2021-04-29 16:32:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Ransomware Poses a Threat to National Security, Report Warns |
Tech companies urge U.S. to make sweeping policy and legal changes to combat cybercriminals |
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| 2021-04-29 16:31:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended April 24 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-04-29 16:17:00 |
CFO Journal |
HanesBrands Names New CFO as Pandemic, E-Commerce Weigh on Its Business |
Michael Dastugue, a former Walmart executive, will serve as finance chief of the underwear maker |
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| 2021-04-29 15:59:00 |
Real Estate |
The Best Outdoor Design Finds From Three Catalogs |
We asked an interior design pro to scour new offerings for patios and decks from Ballard, West Elm and Pottery Barn. She zeroed in on a rug, a dining chair and al fresco dishes. |
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| 2021-04-29 15:55:00 |
Politics |
SAP Admits Iran Sanction Violations to Justice Department |
German software company given some leniency in paying penalty after admitting to millions of dollars in proscribed sales up until 2017 |
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| 2021-04-29 15:55:00 |
Opinion |
‘A Picture of Autumn’ Review: The Waning Days of Aristocracy |
The Mint Theater Company streams the 2013 U.S. premiere of a 1951 ‘sad comedy’ by N.C. Hunter, a first-rate British playwright whose work has long been out of fashion. |
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| 2021-04-29 15:52:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Drowning’ Review: When the Past Resurfaces |
In a compelling miniseries, a chance sighting convinces a mother that the son she lost in a tragic accident is not gone after all. |
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| 2021-04-29 15:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Prosecco Rosé: The Bottles Actually Worth Buying This Summer |
The newly official Prosecco rosé designation may be a marketing coup, but does the winemaking live up to the hype? Yes and no, says our wine columnist. Here, her top 5 picks. |
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| 2021-04-29 15:11:00 |
World |
As Covid-19 Cases Surge in India, Modi’s Party Is Poised for Gains |
Prime minister, other politicians criticized for holding massive campaign rallies amid spread of the coronavirus |
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| 2021-04-29 14:59:00 |
CFO Journal |
Luxury Retailer Tapestry Names VF Executive as CFO |
Scott Roe is set to join the parent of Coach and Kate Spade in June |
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| 2021-04-29 14:57:00 |
U.S. |
Biden’s Capital-Gains Tax Plan Would Upend Estate Planning by the Wealthy |
President’s proposal would tax gains on appreciated assets at death |
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| 2021-04-29 14:54:00 |
Opinion |
Is Drug Good for Some Alzheimer’s Patients? |
My perspective is that of a man who lost his wife to Alzheimer’s after 10 years of hell on earth for both of us. It’s incomprehensible to me that the promising drug aducanumab isn’t approved already by the FDA. |
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| 2021-04-29 14:53:00 |
Opinion |
European Super League Resembled Our MLB |
The failed European soccer Super League was nothing more than a scheme by the biggest clubs to insulate themselves from competition. |
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| 2021-04-29 14:53:00 |
Opinion |
Immigration Is a Moral Issue, but Is Complex |
How one treats a stranger is a moral issue. But national immigration policy must consider different factors from those relevant to one’s treatment of a stranger. |
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| 2021-04-29 14:35:00 |
Health |
AstraZeneca Struggles With Data Needed for Covid-19 Vaccine’s Approval |
Company is assembling data for FDA review, hoping for another stamp of regulatory backing in global rollout of its shot |
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| 2021-04-29 13:52:00 |
Markets |
Auto-Parts Retailers Still Have Room to Run |
Harsh winter weather and new-car supply constraints should help prospects for auto-parts retailers |
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| 2021-04-29 12:42:00 |
Opinion |
Facts Check Biden |
Despite what Americans heard from the President, his government reports the economy was soaring as he took office. |
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| 2021-04-29 12:32:00 |
Opinion |
Sheldon Whitehouse Is No Friend of the Courts |
The senator declares war on amicus briefs and attacks the right to express views he disfavors. |
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| 2021-04-29 12:32:00 |
Opinion |
India’s Covid Crisis Could Reach You Too |
As the coronavirus rages inside its borders, new variants threaten to spread around the world. |
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| 2021-04-29 12:25:00 |
Business |
Cruise Lines Could Start U.S. Sailings by Mid-July, CDC Says |
The update paves the way for the restart of operations that have been suspended for longer than a year amid the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-04-29 12:18:00 |
World |
Iran Floods Clubhouse to Drown Out Debate |
While China and other countries fence off foreign social-media sites, Tehran tries to use them to its advantage |
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| 2021-04-29 11:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Behind Biden’s Big Spending Plans, the Waning Sway of Economic Caution |
A generation of centrists who served Democratic and Republican presidents for three decades are exiting the stage, as the administration charts a new course on spending, deficits and inflation. |
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| 2021-04-29 11:24:00 |
Markets |
The Economy Isn’t Too Hot for the Fed |
Investors should take the Federal Reserve at its word that it will stand pat even as the economy is poised to vault past its pre-Covid-19 high |
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| 2021-04-29 11:08:00 |
Markets |
Oil’s Rebound Greases the Way for Energy Giants’ Green Pitch |
Higher cash flows and payouts are attracting investors back to Shell and BP, giving them much-needed time to sell their transition plans |
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| 2021-04-29 10:59:00 |
Business |
Global Chip Shortage Set to Worsen for Car Makers |
Auto makers anticipate a slower recovery in chip supplies following the fire at Japan’s Renesas semiconductor factory and the Texas freeze |
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| 2021-04-29 10:45:00 |
Markets |
Energy-Focused Hedge Fund Luminus Liquidates Some Assets |
Firm has unwound positions in main fund after Covid-19 pandemic roiled oil-and-gas markets, and drawing money instead for clean-energy investments |
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| 2021-04-29 10:38:00 |
U.S. |
Is the U.S. Student Loan Program Facing a $500 Billion Hole? One Banker Thinks So. |
Government sees it as a moneymaker. Former JPMorgan executive sees a giant loss looming due to rosy repayment hopes. |
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| 2021-04-29 10:02:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan District Attorney Candidates Walk Tightrope on Trump Probe |
Contenders won’t talk about the office’s highest-profile investigation but are pointing to experience with white-collar crime cases |
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| 2021-04-29 09:47:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Thrill and Melancholy of Jacob deGrom and the Mets |
He’s the most riveting pitcher in baseball, and throwing better than ever. If only his ball club could score him more runs. |
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| 2021-04-29 09:46:00 |
Politics |
Tim Scott Counters Biden’s Speech on Racial Issues, Spending Plans |
In the GOP response, South Carolina senator says Democrats are dividing the country |
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| 2021-04-29 09:41:00 |
Tech |
The Best (and Safest) Bike Helmets for Casual Riders, Mountain Bikers and More |
Protective gear reduces the risk of head injuries by more than 50%—but you need a helmet specifically designed for your cycling style. Here, our picks. |
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| 2021-04-29 09:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
The U.S. Navy’s Not-So-Secret Recipes for Cheesecake and ‘Ronnie Burgers’ |
As a goodwill gesture, sailors stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, told locals how to serve up New York-style cheesecake and hamburgers. Here’s how it’s done. |
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| 2021-04-29 09:03:00 |
Politics |
Biden Tax Plan Leans on Banks to Help Find Unreported Income |
The proposal would require banks to report annual account inflows and outflows to the Internal Revenue Service |
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| 2021-04-29 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Biden’s First 100 Days: Covid-19 Relief Package, Executive Orders and Appointments |
A look at the president’s first few months in office by the numbers |
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| 2021-04-29 09:00:00 |
Business |
The Next Bet in Music: Artist Services |
As money rushes into catalogs, one music company is going the other way, investing in ways to help artists distribute, market and collect royalties on their music |
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| 2021-04-29 08:50:00 |
Tech |
Chinese Financial Regulators Issue Warning to Big Tech Firms |
Regulators orders large technology companies including Tencent and JD.com to rectify financial business practices seen as risky |
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| 2021-04-29 08:38:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Economic Plan Would Redistribute Trillions and Expand Government |
President seeks muscular role for the federal government in economy, helping middle and working class at the expense of businesses and the wealthy |
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| 2021-04-29 08:35:00 |
World |
China Advances Space Station Ambition With Module Launch |
Xi says Tianhe module’s launch marks an important step toward becoming powerful in science, technology and aerospace |
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| 2021-04-29 08:31:00 |
Real Estate |
Why Home Equity Loans Are Still So Hard to Come By |
Several top banks have yet to resume originating Helocs, and demand for refinancings may be to blame |
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| 2021-04-29 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Discovery Breaks Out Streaming Unit’s Performance Metrics to Showcase Transformation |
The HGTV and Food Network parent company is expanding into streaming as its pay-TV business declines |
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| 2021-04-29 07:35:00 |
Markets |
Ford Is Right to Fear Getting Left Behind |
Auto maker issued downbeat guidance for 2021, even after posting record-breaking quarterly results |
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| 2021-04-29 07:23:00 |
World |
Strongman’s Death Spotlights Complexity of Africa’s Desert Wars |
Death of Chad’s president in battle deals a blow to a French-led stabilization strategy in the Sahel region |
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| 2021-04-29 07:00:00 |
Markets |
How Biden’s Tax Plan Would Affect Investors |
President’s proposal calls for a near doubling of the capital-gains tax rate; here are some answers to investors’ questions |
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| 2021-04-29 06:47:00 |
Markets |
Facebook, Twitter, eBay, Apple: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Earnings are due from Amazon, Twitter and Gilead Sciences |
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| 2021-04-29 06:42:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise on Stimulus Prospects |
S&P 500 futures rally, pointing to benchmark climbing toward record closing level |
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| 2021-04-29 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
CMOs’ Time in Their Posts Continues to Grow Shorter |
The tenure of chief marketing officers shrank again last year, according to the latest Spencer Stuart study |
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| 2021-04-29 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Carlyle Turns Profit as Investment Values Rise 15% |
The Washington-based firm said assets under management reached $260 billion as of March 31 |
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| 2021-04-29 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Marketers Plan Study to Shine Light on the Murky Business of Automated Ad Buying |
The study will focus on billions of dollars that marketers say are unaccounted for in the automated ad-buying process, as well as other transparency concerns |
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| 2021-04-29 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Are Off to Best Start to a Presidential Term Since Great Depression |
S&P 500 has risen 10% since Mr. Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration |
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| 2021-04-29 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Earnings Are Poised to Surge Further |
E-commerce, cloud-computing and ad services are expected to show strong pandemic demand |
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| 2021-04-29 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Challenge: Pushing His Agenda in Congress as Window Narrows |
President has proposed about $6 trillion in spending across three packages this year |
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| 2021-04-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Unemployment Claims Are Expected to Reach Fresh Covid-19 Low |
A recent decrease in worker filings for jobless benefits is among signs of an improving labor market |
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| 2021-04-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Unemployment-Benefits Fraud Has Soared in the Pandemic. Here’s What to Do. |
Protect your Social Security number and other personal information whether or not you are an identity-theft victim |
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| 2021-04-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economy Appears to Be Lifting Off |
GDP likely grew robustly in the first quarter as the government distributed Covid-19 stimulus checks and consumers stepped up spending |
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| 2021-04-29 04:43:00 |
World |
China’s Population Increased in 2020, Government Says |
Statistics bureau offers no details, saying only that detailed data would be released in its coming once-a-decade census report |
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| 2021-04-29 04:31:00 |
Markets |
‘Earnings to the Moon’ Is Just Latest Justification for Frothy Market |
The trouble with this line of reasoning is it is hard to square with last year’s market logic |
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| 2021-04-29 03:46:00 |
Markets |
Beijing’s Squeeze on Fragile Real-Estate Developers Is Getting Real |
Broad bank lending to the real-estate sector, and developers’ access to bond markets, are both being squeezed; the companies are increasingly dependent on large deposits from home buyers |
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| 2021-04-29 01:00:00 |
Business |
Moderna to Boost Covid-19 Vaccine Production to Meet Rising Global Demand |
Company aims to triple production next year to as much as three billion doses |
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| 2021-04-28 23:46:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Joint Address to Congress: Key Takeaways |
The president pitched his American Families Plan, immigration reform and getting vaccinated |
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| 2021-04-28 23:19:00 |
Tech |
Samsung’s Profit Jumps on Strong Demand for Consumer Tech |
South Korean tech giant posts 46% rise in first-quarter net profit |
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| 2021-04-28 21:41:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Blocks, Then Restores, Content Calling on Indian Prime Minister Modi to Resign |
Social-media giant said it erroneously censored posts tagged with #ResignModi as India faces devastating Covid-19 surge |
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| 2021-04-28 21:08:00 |
Politics |
Biden Judicial Nominees Testify in Senate Panel Hearing |
Diversity is a focus as committee considers two Black women tapped for appeals court positions |
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| 2021-04-28 20:49:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Tax Plan Includes Paid Leave and Reducing Child-Care Costs for Parents |
The $1.8 trillion American Families Plan could save some families money |
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| 2021-04-28 20:37:00 |
Business |
Amazon Raising Pay for Hundreds of Thousands of Workers |
Employees to receive pay increases ranging from 50 cents to $3 an hour |
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| 2021-04-28 19:25:00 |
Markets |
Facebook Needs Users to Shop, Not Drop |
As user engagement wanes in key areas, the social-media company is hustling to bolster direct shopping channels to maintain its edge |
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| 2021-04-28 19:24:00 |
Markets |
Apple Couldn’t Dodge Chip Pain Forever |
Sales surged in the March quarter, but the iPhone maker warned constraints would be felt in June period |
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| 2021-04-28 19:21:00 |
Markets |
Private Equity and Hedge Funds, Facing a New Tax Burden, Prepare Their Defense |
Wall Street firms that benefit from carried-interest treatment say Biden’s proposal could discourage small-business investment |
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| 2021-04-28 19:02:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Cradle-to-Grave Government |
His latest $1.8 trillion plan rejects the old social contract of work for benefits. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:57:00 |
Opinion |
The Latest Earmark Excuse |
They won’t help Congress debate spending honestly. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:56:00 |
Opinion |
No Escape From Hong Kong |
New legislation lets the government block people from leaving. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:54:00 |
U.S. |
Pipeline Dispute Draws Competing Concerns from Supreme Court |
Justices consider whether pipeline developer can use federal power to seize state land |
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| 2021-04-28 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
Beefless Journalism |
To address climate change, Epicurious deserts beef recipes. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Music City Meltdown |
A decade ago Nashville’s rise seemed inevitable, but fiscal recklessness left the city ill-prepared to absorb the pandemic’s economic blows. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Your Woke Money Is No Good Here |
Corporations have taken advantage of Republicans for too long. I won’t take their PAC dollars anymore. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Lockdowns Give School Choice a Boost |
Under Biden, advocates expected a setback. But the movement has notched notable victories this year. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Government Won’t Fix the Semiconductor Shortage |
The semiconductor and auto industries will resolve the issue before politicians finish assigning blame. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
A New Coalition to Advance U.S. Global Interests |
We hope to unite people who disagreed on Trump behind six principles of American foreign policy. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:19:00 |
Politics |
Biden Gambles on His Feel for the Voters |
He senses they agree with his view that expansive domestic initiatives are needed to address the problems confronting the nation |
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| 2021-04-28 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Art of the Non-Deal |
Negotiating with the opposition, the left concluded, merely impedes achieving their policy goals. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:08:00 |
Books |
‘Peace, Poverty and Betrayal’ Review: To Oblige and Rule |
Britain’s connection to India shaped the views of political philosophers and goaded the British into major reforms, at home and abroad. |
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| 2021-04-28 18:02:00 |
U.S. |
Florida GOP Lawmakers Advance Voting-Law Changes |
Legislation including new rules on drop boxes and voter identification heads back to the Senate |
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| 2021-04-28 17:57:00 |
Deals |
Verizon Explores Sale of Media Assets, Including Parts of Yahoo and AOL |
Private-equity firms including Apollo are among possible bidders for Verizon media assets, sources say |
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| 2021-04-28 17:57:00 |
Politics |
Senate Votes to Reverse Trump-Era Loosening of Methane Emission Rules |
Lawmakers backed restoring regulations for emissions that leak into the air from oil and gas production |
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| 2021-04-28 17:55:00 |
Politics |
Amazon’s Bid to Recover JEDI Cloud Computing Contract Stays Alive |
Federal judge rejects motions by Pentagon and Microsoft to dismiss much of its award challenge |
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| 2021-04-28 17:55:00 |
World |
France’s Macron Eyes Artificial Intelligence to Monitor Terrorism |
The move comes as the French president comes under pressure to crack down on terrorism and Islamist separatism |
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| 2021-04-28 17:55:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Weighs Limits to Schools’ Power to Patrol Student Speech |
Angry cheerleader’s intemperate Snapchat drew a yearlong suspension from team that Pennsylvania school board asks court to reinstate |
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| 2021-04-28 17:39:00 |
U.S. |
Rudy Giuliani’s New York Apartment Searched by Federal Investigators |
Authorities seize the former New York City mayor’s electronic devices in investigation into possible violation of foreign-lobbying rules |
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| 2021-04-28 17:38:00 |
U.S. |
New SEC Enforcement Director Alex Oh Resigns, Agency Says |
Official had been on job for just a few days |
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| 2021-04-28 17:27:00 |
U.S. |
What Does Biden’s Plan for Families Mean for Community College, Pre-K? |
The $1.8 trillion plan would offer students four more years of free schooling |
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| 2021-04-28 17:23:00 |
U.S. |
Three Men in Ahmaud Arbery Killing Charged With Federal Hate Crimes |
Black jogger’s shooting death in Georgia in 2020 sparked outcry; three white defendants have pleaded not guilty to state murder charges |
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| 2021-04-28 17:21:00 |
Business |
Ford Posts Highest Quarterly Net Income in Years |
Auto maker warns the toll from the global chip shortage will continue, though it expects the situation to improve after June |
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| 2021-04-28 17:21:00 |
Economy |
Transcript: Fed Chief Powell’s Postmeeting Press Conference |
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| 2021-04-28 17:09:00 |
Arts |
After a Viral Love Song, Girl in Red Debuts Her New Album |
The Norwegian alternative artist is part of a new wave of pop musicians who are bringing a rawer, more intimate sound that centers introspection and emotional honesty |
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| 2021-04-28 17:05:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Tax Plan Expands Federal Grants, But Doesn’t Include Student Loan Forgiveness |
The $1.8 trillion dollar plan includes provisions aimed at reducing the amount of student debt taken on by students in the future |
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| 2021-04-28 16:56:00 |
Opinion |
D.C. Statehood Needs a Constitutional Fix |
To make D.C. a state or to continue it as a district while granting full congressional representation, or its retrocession to Maryland, can be only accomplished by constitutional amendment. |
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| 2021-04-28 16:54:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Climate Plan Is Wise and Necessary |
The U.S. is competing with China and other countries for leadership on both climate protection and the industries and the jobs of the future. We must win this race. |
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| 2021-04-28 16:54:00 |
Opinion |
Election Objectors Brought Disaster to GOP |
The Republicans who voted to decertify the last presidential election and haven’t publicly asked for forgiveness of their sins against our democracy will receive no support from me. |
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| 2021-04-28 16:24:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Erase Earlier Rise Following Fed Statement |
Fed Chairman Powell’s comments eased concerns that central bank will tighten monetary policy more quickly than anticipated |
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| 2021-04-28 16:08:00 |
Politics |
Some Democrats Not Sold on Biden’s Proposed Capital-Gains Tax Boost |
Idea to raise revenue from high-income households would help pay for president’s $1.8 trillion antipoverty package |
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| 2021-04-28 16:08:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Airbus Subsidiary Pleads Guilty in Saudi Bribery Case |
GPT Special Project Management pleaded guilty to one count of corruption and was ordered to pay $38.9 million, plus costs, the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office said |
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| 2021-04-28 15:56:00 |
Opinion |
The Special Comfort of Audiobooks During Covid-19 and Trying Times |
Under difficult circumstances, listening to the written word can provide some much needed succor. |
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| 2021-04-28 15:54:00 |
Art Review |
‘Soutine / De Kooning: Conversations in Paint’ Review: Discordant Dialogue |
Though the two artists never met and had very different styles, an intriguing Barnes Foundation exhibition looks for signs of the French modernist’s influence on the Abstract Expressionist painter. |
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| 2021-04-28 15:38:00 |
Television |
What to Watch: 10 Shows and Movies to Stream This Week |
A new film from the Tom Clancy universe starring Michael B. Jordan, a crazy family and killer robots in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines,’ small-town comedy ‘Rutherford Falls’—and more |
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| 2021-04-28 15:08:00 |
Business |
Biden Administration to Seek Ban on Menthol Cigarettes |
Tobacco industry indicates court fight is possible over move, which would take years to implement |
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| 2021-04-28 14:33:00 |
World |
India’s Covid-19 Surge Spreads Rapidly Beyond New Delhi, Mumbai |
Five states including Uttar Pradesh account for about 35% of the country’s active coronavirus cases |
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| 2021-04-28 14:25:00 |
Opinion |
The IRS Is Biden’s Infrastructure |
Funding massive entitlements with payers to be named later. |
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| 2021-04-28 14:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
5 Summer Skirts Almost as Good as an Italian Vacation |
Can’t travel to the Amalfi Coast for a sunny holiday? No problem. These breezy cotton styles will help transport you to the seaside—no matter how landlocked your summer digs may be. |
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| 2021-04-28 14:20:00 |
Economy |
A Green Germany Could Pump Up Europe’s Fiscal Push |
With Merkel retiring, surging Greens challenge German orthodoxy on debt and government spending |
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| 2021-04-28 13:41:00 |
Opinion |
Take Off Your Mask and Go Outside |
The CDC’s guidance is too restrictive. If it isn’t crowded, it’s safe to show your face. |
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| 2021-04-28 13:41:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden Is the Six Trillion Dollar Man |
The staggering cost of his radical agenda means a 2022 GOP opportunity. |
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| 2021-04-28 13:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Smashed Cucumber and Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Jerk Vinaigrette |
Smashed cucumbers and sugar snap peas drink up a jerk vinaigrette full of fresh ginger, other warming spices and a bracing burst of lime |
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| 2021-04-28 13:23:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Snappy Spring Salad That Comes Together in 20 Minutes |
Smashed cucumbers and sugar snap peas drink up a jerk vinaigrette full of fresh ginger, other warming spices and a bracing burst of lime |
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| 2021-04-28 13:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Colleges in the West by Size |
Caltech, Stanford and USC are the region’s leaders for their size in the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-04-28 12:37:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Hire a Top Interior Designer—Affordably |
A new online service lets you video-meet with A-list design pros for a timed rate—and makes once-inaccessible advice a reality |
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| 2021-04-28 12:34:00 |
Business |
Samsung’s Lee Family to Offload Picassos, Monets as It Settles More Than $10 Billion Tax Bill |
South Korea’s wealthiest family faces massive inheritance taxes following the death of Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee last year |
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| 2021-04-28 12:12:00 |
Markets |
For Boeing, Delivering Will Be Tough |
First-quarter results showcase struggles to shrink stockpile of undelivered planes |
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| 2021-04-28 11:26:00 |
World |
Boris Johnson Faces Probe Into Financing of Downing Street Apartment Refit |
U.K. prime minister faces battles over his conduct, but he stays ahead in the polls |
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| 2021-04-28 11:05:00 |
Tech |
Uber Tweaks App to Further Integrate Food Delivery With Rides |
Ride-hailing giant positions its business to steer past the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-28 11:02:00 |
Tech |
CES Plans Return to Las Vegas in 2022 |
Annual consumer tech show to resume in-person format after 2021 event went all-virtual during the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-28 10:58:00 |
Politics |
What’s in Biden’s American Families Plan? From Taxes to Child Care |
The $1.8 trillion proposal includes subsidized child care, free preschool and higher taxes on the wealthy |
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| 2021-04-28 10:42:00 |
CMO Today |
Ad Giants IPG, WPP Report Return to Organic Revenue Growth |
The agency holding companies follow rivals Omnicom and Publicis in reporting signs of recovery after the impact of the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-28 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Microsoft Can No Longer Fly Under the Radar |
A $2 trillion market value raises the stakes for software giant’s performance and could bring additional scrutiny |
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| 2021-04-28 09:30:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Refinancing Initiative to Help Lower-Income Borrowers |
Federal housing regulator says program could help more than two million mortgage borrowers refinance at a lower interest rate |
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| 2021-04-28 09:10:00 |
U.S. |
Vaccines Appear to Be Slowing Spread of Covid-19 Infections |
With more than 37% of U.S. adults fully vaccinated, Anthony Fauci expects case numbers to drop significantly |
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| 2021-04-28 09:00:00 |
Books |
Books to Read: The Best Reviews of April |
‘The Agitators,’ ‘The Man Who Lived Underground’ and more of the books our reviewers singled out for praise. |
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| 2021-04-28 09:00:00 |
Arts |
Auction House Phillips Names Former Christie’s Executive as New CEO |
Stephen Brooks plans to expand Phillips’s global reach, bolster contemporary art sales |
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| 2021-04-28 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ Thin House Majority to Be Tested by Multitrillion-Dollar Plans |
On infrastructure and antipoverty plans, lawmakers air differences on tax policy, Medicare expansion, child tax benefits |
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| 2021-04-28 08:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The U.S. Cities Where Airlines See the Most Growth |
Austin, Boston and Raleigh-Durham are among the mini-hubs the major carriers will be fighting over this year, to the benefit of air passengers |
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| 2021-04-28 08:49:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse, Bank of America, Credit Agricole Fined by EU for Bond-Trading Cartel |
Three banks fined a combined total of $34.4 million. Deutsche Bank avoided a penalty by informing the EU about the cartel. |
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| 2021-04-28 08:15:00 |
Business |
Boeing Reports Loss as Air Force One Work Drags |
Aerospace giant cites patchy recovery in airline traffic after sluggish resumption of 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner deliveries |
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| 2021-04-28 08:05:00 |
Politics |
Gavin Newsom Recall: What Happens Next? |
California governor almost certain to face recall election later this year, the sixth attempt by Republican activists since he was elected |
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| 2021-04-28 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Is Drama-Free for Now |
Sidestepping the Archegos debacle reinforces the lender’s turnaround story. Investors may soon start asking what comes next. |
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| 2021-04-28 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
More Companies Buy Back Shares, Pay Dividends a Year Into Pandemic |
U.S. businesses, many of them no longer facing cash-flow woes, are returning more capital to shareholders |
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| 2021-04-28 08:00:00 |
World |
Brazil Covid-19 Variant Tears Through South America in Warning to World |
Countries that recently had pandemic under control, including Uruguay and Chile, are now seeing surging hospitalizations and deaths |
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| 2021-04-28 07:56:00 |
Markets |
Sony Eyes a Broader Entertainment Empire |
Electronics-and-entertainment company is betting on broader content offerings as pandemic’s boost fades |
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| 2021-04-28 07:53:00 |
World |
When the EU’s Covid-19 Vaccine Drive Stumbled, It Turned to Mr. Fixit |
Thierry Breton, a seasoned French executive, tracked vaccine supplies, pressured pharma companies to deliver. ‘We will win this fight.’ |
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| 2021-04-28 07:50:00 |
Business |
Facebook’s Ad Business Expected to Surge, Following Google’s Act |
Social-media company may share plan to boost revenue as Apple rolls out changes enabling users to put limits on ad tracking |
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| 2021-04-28 07:22:00 |
Tech |
Venture Firms Bask in a Surge of Blockbuster Profits |
Sutter Hill’s Snowflake bet eclipses some of the biggest returns in U.S. startup history |
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| 2021-04-28 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
OpenAP Launches Data Tool Meant to Streamline TV Ad Buying |
The industry group’s system creates an identifier that ultimately will let advertisers measure reach across both digital and traditional TV networks |
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| 2021-04-28 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
ATL Partners-Led Group Invests More Than $300 Million in Arrive Logistics |
The group became the largest investor in the freight-brokerage company, while early backer Lead Edge Capital sold a portion of its stake |
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| 2021-04-28 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
7-Eleven Taps ‘Spring Breakers’ Director Harmony Korine for $70 Million Marketing Campaign |
Convenience chain works to keep consumers coming amid increasingly convenient e-commerce |
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| 2021-04-28 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity Launches Platform for Fund Managers to Profit From Short Sellers |
Boston firm launched securities-lending business in-house two years ago and is now extending those services to other asset managers |
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| 2021-04-28 07:00:00 |
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Alternatives Gain Favor With Latin American Investors |
A rising appetite for alternative investments among pensions drives global private-equity expansion in the region |
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| 2021-04-28 06:54:00 |
Tech |
Huawei’s Sales Drop Steepens Under Weight of U.S. Sanctions |
Chinese tech giant suffers second straight quarterly drop in revenue as smartphone sales drop |
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| 2021-04-28 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Fed Meeting |
The S&P 500 is hovering close to a record as investors await results from Qualcomm, Facebook, Apple and Ford Motor |
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| 2021-04-28 06:00:00 |
Business |
Spotify Adds Subscribers as Covid-19 Boosts At-Home Streaming |
Audio-streaming platform warns of uncertain growth as newer markets endure a surge in coronavirus cases |
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| 2021-04-28 05:42:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Avoids Archegos Meltdown, Reports Profit Surge |
Bank benefits from frenzied investor activity in a volatile market and companies raising funding and merging |
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| 2021-04-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Has a Customer Service Problem |
The brokerage is taking weeks or longer to resolve routine user issues as it gears up for an IPO later this year |
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| 2021-04-28 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple to Report Quarterly Results as Investors Look for iPhone Growth |
Lofty expectations for the latest iPhone sent shares soaring last year. Now investors want to know if the momentum continues. |
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| 2021-04-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
At-Home Covid-19 Tests Might Cost Too Much for Regular Use |
Rapid, paper-strip tests are arriving at pharmacies with price tags of $20 or more for two tests |
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| 2021-04-28 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Likely to Keep Rates Near Zero as Recovery Picks Up |
Officials are expected to keep policy on hold while acknowledging recent improvements in hiring and inflation data |
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| 2021-04-28 05:30:00 |
Politics |
What Time Is Biden’s Speech Tonight? How to Watch President’s Address to Congress |
Biden will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress to mark the end of his first 100 days in office |
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| 2021-04-28 05:07:00 |
Markets |
Saudi Arabia to Sell More Aramco Stakes, Crown Prince Says |
After its 2019 IPO failed to generate much foreign demand, Aramco is in talks to sell a 1% stake to an unnamed global energy company |
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| 2021-04-28 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Propose $1.8 Trillion Plan Aimed at Families, Tax Hikes for Wealthiest Americans |
In speech to Congress, president will call for a universal preschool program, two years of tuition-free community college |
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| 2021-04-27 21:24:00 |
U.S. |
Eric Schneiderman Loses Law License for One Year |
Former New York attorney general admits to engaging in professional misconduct and abusing previous girlfriends, disciplinary opinion says |
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| 2021-04-27 20:37:00 |
CFO Journal |
Pinterest CFO Looks to Ramp Up Spending on Marketing, Product Investments |
The image-sharing platform expects the number of U.S. users to plateau as the pandemic abates |
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| 2021-04-27 19:48:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
AMC Aims to Sell 43 Million Shares to Bolster Cash Reserves |
The world’s largest movie-theater chain kicks off new effort to raise cash after it projects another quarterly loss |
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| 2021-04-27 19:29:00 |
World |
U.S. Warship Fires Warning Shots in Encounter With Iranian Vessels |
Standoff in the Persian Gulf marks second in a month and comes as Biden administration pursues talks over Iranian nuclear deal |
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| 2021-04-27 19:25:00 |
Markets |
Investors Stick a Pin in Pinterest |
First-quarter revenue jumped, but user growth appears to be slowing |
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| 2021-04-27 19:03:00 |
Markets |
Google Springs Forward |
Strong margins and new buyback should click following early pandemic slump |
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| 2021-04-27 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Post-Trump Honeymoon |
He’s riding the end of the pandemic to pass a radical agenda. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
Newsom’s Guide to Ban Fracking |
California’s new plan to increase oil imports and CO2 emissions. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
What Happened to Census ‘Sabotage’? |
Contrary to fears last year, discrepancies helped blue states. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:46:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA Says It May Have Legal Claims Against Former CFO |
In a bankruptcy filing in Dallas, the NRA opposed former CFO Wilson Phillips’s request for insurance to help defray the cost of defending himself in a pending action in New York |
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| 2021-04-27 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Florida’s School Voucher Expansion |
The Legislature increases eligibility to tens of thousands more students. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Justice After George Floyd |
Students debate the meaning of the Derek Chauvin trial. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:37:00 |
Politics |
GOP Leaders Clash on Trump at Annual Retreat |
Republicans hope to take back control of Congress in midterms |
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| 2021-04-27 18:34:00 |
Business |
Humana Buying Out Partners in Home-Health Business |
Insurer agrees to pay $5.7 billion to take full control of Kindred at Home |
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| 2021-04-27 18:26:00 |
Politics |
FTC Head Says Supreme Court Ruling Puts More Than $2 Billion for Cheated Consumers at Risk |
Congressional hearing suggests legislative effort to restore agency’s powers won’t be quick |
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| 2021-04-27 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
A Tax Break for the Rich to Bail Out Profligate States |
Regressiveness plus moral hazard: There’s nothing to like about deductibility of state and local taxes. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Seattle Residents: Fund the Police |
Would news consumers ever guess that blacks trust the police more than whites do? |
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| 2021-04-27 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Lament for the European Super League |
A little competition wouldn’t have been such a bad thing in the world of soccer. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
The Joe Biden Mystery Dance |
If there’s a strategy, it’s to inherit a boom and survive the left. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Race Relations in America Are Better Than Ever |
Obsessed with theories of ‘systemic racism’ and ‘unconscious bias,’ the media ignores good news. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:14:00 |
Books |
‘Maniac’ Review: The Mad Butcher of Bath |
A true-crime chronicler examines an act of mass murder from 1927 and the disturbing backstory of the man who committed it. |
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| 2021-04-27 18:11:00 |
CIO Journal |
Federal IT Experts Cite Host of Roadblocks to Tech Modernization |
Agencies are facing tech skill shortages, tight budgets and decades-old computer code |
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| 2021-04-27 17:42:00 |
Politics |
Biden Picks Texas Sheriff to Lead Immigration-Enforcement Agency |
Ed Gonzalez, a critic of Trump-era policies, ended Harris County’s partnership with ICE in 2017 |
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| 2021-04-27 17:37:00 |
Markets |
MicroVision Is the Latest Stock WallStreetBets Can’t Stop Buzzing About |
Shares have nearly doubled in the past week as individual investors pile in |
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| 2021-04-27 17:32:00 |
Business |
Starbucks Expects Higher Profit as Customers Return |
Coffee giant’s global sales rebound in quarter, but undershoot expectations |
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| 2021-04-27 17:29:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration to Finance $8 Billion in Power-Grid Improvements |
Effort is framed as one part of battle against climate change |
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| 2021-04-27 17:25:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Opens Probe Into Shooting Death of Andrew Brown in North Carolina |
Mr. Brown, a Black man, was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies last week while being served with arrest warrants |
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| 2021-04-27 17:08:00 |
Music Review |
‘Zero Grasses: Ritual for the Losses’ by Jen Shyu Review: Transforming Lamentations |
The album was conceived to explore our disconnection from nature and the musician’s question of whether to have a child, then shifted with the death of a family member, the spread of Covid-19, and the explosion of racial-justice protests. |
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| 2021-04-27 17:07:00 |
Television Review |
‘Things Heard & Seen’ Review: The Horror of the Unknown |
In a smart Netflix film based on the book ‘All Things Cease to Appear,’ Amanda Seyfried stars as a young mother who comes to suspect that her marriage and new home have a dark side. |
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| 2021-04-27 16:58:00 |
Politics |
Child Tax Credit Expansion Gets Push From Democrats Ahead of Biden Speech |
White House has proposed a temporary extension but some lawmakers want to make the larger payments permanent |
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| 2021-04-27 16:46:00 |
Politics |
CDC Eases Face Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People Outdoors |
Inoculated people don’t need face masks to protect against Covid-19 when walking, exercising, dining or attending small gatherings outside, the CDC says |
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| 2021-04-27 16:43:00 |
World |
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan Orders Nonessential Staff to Leave Country |
Washington has urged Taliban not to attack U.S. troops during withdrawal |
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| 2021-04-27 16:20:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Ahead of Fed Statement |
Government-bond yields end higher for third straight session |
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| 2021-04-27 16:14:00 |
Television Review |
‘Lucy the Human Chimp’ Review: Monkey Business |
An HBO Max documentary tells the story of a professor and his wife who raised a chimpanzee as their ‘daughter.’ |
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| 2021-04-27 16:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tracksuits—Like Those Worn by Run-DMC—Are Back in Style |
The hip-hop trio favored comfortable, sporty Adidas sets decades ago and, in the Covid era, elevated versions are thriving. Here’s how to get the look. |
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| 2021-04-27 14:46:00 |
Business |
DraftKings Buys Rights to Podcast by Former ESPN Host Dan Le Batard |
Digital sports entertainment and gaming company pushes further into media realm with $50 million deal |
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| 2021-04-27 14:35:00 |
Logistics Report |
DSV Resumes Freight-Forwarding Consolidation With Agility Logistics Acquisition |
The Denmark-based operator expects its latest deal will make it the world’s third-largest freight forwarder |
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| 2021-04-27 14:33:00 |
World |
Brazil Rejects Russian Covid-19 Vaccine |
Health agency refuses to approve imports of Sputnik V shots, citing inconsistent data on quality, efficacy |
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| 2021-04-27 14:23:00 |
World |
U.S. Aims to Shape New Phase of WHO-Led Probe Into Origin of Covid-19 |
Federal authorities are drafting recommendations calling for more testing of animals and humans and pushing back on idea that frozen food could have spread new coronavirus |
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| 2021-04-27 14:23:00 |
Business |
Chesapeake Energy CEO Doug Lawler Is Stepping Down |
His departure comes two months after the once-highflying shale-gas company emerged from bankruptcy |
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| 2021-04-27 13:55:00 |
World |
India’s Covid-19 Agonies Highlight Growing Rich-Poor Gap in Vaccinations |
Indian vaccine export ban slows supplies to other poor countries. ‘We must turn the tide quickly,’ WHO director says. |
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| 2021-04-27 13:38:00 |
World |
Indian Covid-19 Variant Found in U.S., Across Globe as Foreign Help Arrives |
Impact of variant on surge of infections that has overwhelmed hospitals is still unclear |
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| 2021-04-27 13:16:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s First 100 Days—and the Next 100 |
Voters like the president’s demeanor, and he can notch a win on infrastructure. |
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| 2021-04-27 13:15:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Naval Strategy Is at Sea |
The Pentagon hasn’t spelled out how it would win a maritime war against China. |
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| 2021-04-27 12:47:00 |
Business |
Ford Plans to Manufacture Its Own Batteries for Electric Vehicles |
Auto maker intends to open $185 million battery-development center in southeast Michigan next year |
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| 2021-04-27 12:45:00 |
Economy |
Confidence in U.S. Economy Approaches Pre-Pandemic Level |
Consumers’ outlook on the economy has increased for four straight months as vaccination totals rise, businesses more fully reopen |
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| 2021-04-27 12:45:00 |
Markets |
The Jet-Engine Business Is a Risky Gamble on a Faster Travel Recovery |
Despite an encouraging rebound in flight bookings, jet-engine makers are rightly cautious about upgrading their guidance |
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| 2021-04-27 12:39:00 |
Logistics Report |
China’s Imports of Commodities Drive a Boom in Dry-Bulk Shipping |
The cost of moving goods like iron, coal and corn jumped to a 10-year high this week in a sharp rebound from last year’s industrial downturn |
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| 2021-04-27 12:04:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Seek $80 Billion to Bolster IRS, Tax Enforcement |
Administration estimates plan would generate $700 billion in net taxes that otherwise would go uncollected |
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| 2021-04-27 11:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why the NFL Draft Is Unstoppable, Even Now |
It’s a circus of hot air. It’s also a rare television event that keeps getting bigger. |
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| 2021-04-27 11:13:00 |
U.S. |
The Pandemic Changed Where Americans Live |
Big cities lost residents, as younger households left for the suburbs and older people accelerated retirement moves, while fewer newcomers came to take their places |
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| 2021-04-27 10:55:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘The Pocket Chaotic’ by Ziggy Hanaor, illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett |
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| 2021-04-27 10:35:00 |
Opinion |
Scrutinizing the ‘Biden Boom’ and Its Causes |
Alan Blinder gives President Biden too much credit. |
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| 2021-04-27 10:34:00 |
Opinion |
Offshore Wind Agenda Still Has Some Bight |
The Biden administration plows ahead with development in an area between New York and New Jersey. |
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| 2021-04-27 10:33:00 |
Opinion |
Planned Parenthood and Sanger’s Eugenics Legacy |
There is a world of difference between having the government decide who can be a parent and those parents choosing for themselves. |
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| 2021-04-27 10:31:00 |
Markets |
UBS Is a Tough Act for Credit Suisse to Follow |
Despite similar business models, the two Swiss wealth managers have key differences that investors shouldn’t gloss over |
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| 2021-04-27 09:59:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Juan Hormiga’ by Gustavo Roldán |
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| 2021-04-27 09:00:00 |
Politics |
South and West to Gain Power in House of Representatives |
Number of seats will change in 13 states, and Republicans may have an edge in the 2022 midterm elections, according to new numbers from the decennial census |
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| 2021-04-27 09:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home Prices Continued to Climb in February |
Home-price growth accelerated to new 15-year high, according to Case-Shiller index |
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| 2021-04-27 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Arizona Republicans Push Forward With Audit of 2020 Ballots |
GOP-controlled state Senate hired a company to audit the roughly 2.1 million ballots cast in Maricopa County, over the objections of Democrats |
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| 2021-04-27 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
FedEx, Adobe Agree to Integrate E-Commerce Sales, Service Platforms |
The delivery company says the alignment of its ShopRunner service with Adobe’s sales operation is aimed at building an ‘open e-commerce ecosystem’ |
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| 2021-04-27 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Businessman to Admit Smuggling Marine Tech to China |
Qin Shuren is pleading guilty to illegally exporting equipment that officials say could help China as it builds an undersea drone armada |
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| 2021-04-27 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Hong Kong’s Towering Office Rents Are Coming Back Down to Earth |
Economic impacts of the pandemic, social unrest and U.S.-China tensions put downward pressure on prices. ‘It’s survival of the fittest.’ |
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| 2021-04-27 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Mini-American Invasion of British Hotel Sector Is Coming This Summer |
A number of U.S. hotel operators are betting that cultural tourists from abroad and stir-crazy locals eager to travel again will fill rooms in Britain |
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| 2021-04-27 07:47:00 |
Business |
GE Posts Lower Sales, Loss on Restructuring Moves |
Aviation unit revenue drops 28%, but GE says industrial cash burn improves |
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| 2021-04-27 07:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Class of 2020 Feels Cheated on Graduation |
As schools host in-person 2021 graduations, some members of the class of 2020—and their parents—still long for their own missed ceremonies; ‘Do you guys still care about us?’ |
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| 2021-04-27 06:52:00 |
Business |
UPS Posts Higher Quarterly Revenue, Boosted by Small Businesses |
Package-delivery company’s revenue jumps 27% to $22.91 billion |
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| 2021-04-27 06:51:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead of Big Tech Earnings |
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on track to notch records as investors await earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet |
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| 2021-04-27 06:15:00 |
Markets |
Archegos Fiasco Stalks Nomura’s Wall Street Dream |
Japanese bank’s management might be better off focusing closer to home |
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| 2021-04-27 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Makes More Money Trading Bitcoin Than Selling Cars |
Bitcoin trading and regulatory credits, not auto sales, helped power Tesla to a record profit |
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| 2021-04-27 06:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Sign Order Requiring $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors |
Executive order would affect hundreds of thousands of people working on federal contracts |
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| 2021-04-27 06:00:00 |
Tech |
DoorDash Allows Restaurants to Choose Commissions in Post-Pandemic Future |
New tiered system is effort to appease restaurants over fees they were forced to accept during health crisis |
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| 2021-04-27 05:44:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Surging Prices for Used Cars May Cast Long Shadow on Inflation |
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| 2021-04-27 05:43:00 |
Markets |
Saying Au Revoir to the Most Successful Policy in Federal Reserve History |
The Fed’s three-month currency swaps to other central banks cost nothing, prevented an emerging crisis and may have left markets healthier in the aftermath |
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| 2021-04-27 05:41:00 |
Business |
BP to Buy Back Shares as Oil Price Recovery Boosts Profit |
Rebounding oil prices and strong trading results help BP pay down debt faster than expected |
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| 2021-04-27 05:39:00 |
Real Estate |
Shoppers Return to Malls, With an Urge to Spend |
Covid-19 vaccines, higher foot traffic and a jump in sales are offering hope to a beleaguered industry |
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| 2021-04-27 05:39:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s Privacy Changes Are Poised to Boost Its Ad Products |
Under the iPhone maker’s new rules, advertisers will get more ad-performance data for ads bought through Apple than through third parties |
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| 2021-04-27 05:39:00 |
Markets |
European Soccer, Brought to You by JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America |
The Super League fizzled, but JPMorgan’s role as the money behind it showcased the outsize role American banks play in European soccer |
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| 2021-04-27 05:39:00 |
Business |
Google Poised to Smash Sales Records, Riding Online Spending Surge |
Covid-19 pandemic provided a jolt to Alphabet’s advertising business |
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| 2021-04-27 05:39:00 |
Real Estate |
Emerging Housing Markets Index – WSJ/Realtor.com |
How metro areas across America are ranked |
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| 2021-04-27 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Earnings Expected to Show Another Pandemic-Fueled Quarter of Gaming, Cloud Growth |
Investor enthusiasm has brought software giant near a $2 trillion valuation |
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| 2021-04-27 05:11:00 |
U.S. |
Restaurants Can Tap $29 Billion Covid-19 Aid Program Beginning May 3 |
The Small Business Administration’s grant program for the food-service industry was created by Congress as part of a pandemic-aid package |
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| 2021-04-27 05:08:00 |
World |
After Default, Zambia’s Outsized Bet on Copper Could Play Into China’s Hands |
Zambia takes on $1.5 billion debt to acquire loss-making mine, raising fears it could ultimately hand strategic asset to top creditor, China |
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| 2021-04-27 05:00:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Bad-Debt Manager Huarong Repays a $453 Million Bond |
Investor worries linger after repayment of first international bond to come due since company delayed release of financial results |
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| 2021-04-27 04:09:00 |
Markets |
Archegos Losses Top $10 Billion as UBS, Nomura Add to Damage |
Bill Hwang’s family office wreaked havoc across Wall Street when it couldn’t meet margin calls in March |
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| 2021-04-27 02:19:00 |
Markets |
HSBC’s Profit Jumps as Global Economy Recovers |
London-based lender more than doubles first-quarter net profit compared with last year |
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| 2021-04-26 22:10:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Secure Home Lenders Move to Take Over Company |
Home security company proposes a bankruptcy reorganization that would be tough on junior creditors |
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| 2021-04-26 19:32:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.K. Blacklists Officials, Others for Alleged Corruption Under New Sanctions Regime |
The new anticorruption sanctions program follows the establishment of Britain’s human-rights sanctions regime |
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| 2021-04-26 19:24:00 |
Politics |
Senate Earmarks Are Back: Democrats Make It Official |
Practice of funding home-state projects was shunned for a decade |
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| 2021-04-26 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
How to Save the Post Office, Maybe |
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has some good ideas, but Congress is the biggest obstacle to more significant reform. |
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| 2021-04-26 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Portland Is Mugged by Reality |
Mayor Ted Wheeler has an epiphany about riots and destruction. |
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| 2021-04-26 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
New Jersey’s Gas Pipeline Veto |
The Supreme Court hears Trenton’s claim to regulatory supremacy. |
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| 2021-04-26 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
‘Woke’ Corporations Use the Chinese Model |
They make a profit and suppress dissent at the same time. |
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| 2021-04-26 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Goodbye Section 230, Hello Liberty |
My legislation would protect free expression by treating Big Tech companies as common carriers. |
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| 2021-04-26 18:30:00 |
Books |
‘Meditations’ Review: A Stoic Emperor’s Bestseller |
Marcus Aurelius was confident that goodness can be attained—that we can choose virtue, and avoid vice, with every decision we make. |
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| 2021-04-26 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
A Liberalish New World Order |
Where do rights fit into international solutions with nations like China or Russia? |
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| 2021-04-26 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Give Bill Maher an Oscar |
Unlike Hollywood’s woke, at least its Communists could make good movies. |
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| 2021-04-26 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
A Slow FDA Is Denying ALS Patients Their Only Hope |
An archaic regulatory process that depends on placebo trials is blocking access to new drugs. |
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| 2021-04-26 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
Gun Rights Return to the Supreme Court |
The Justices might finally stop lower-court judges from hollowing out the landmark Heller ruling. |
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| 2021-04-26 17:35:00 |
U.S. |
Chicago Sues Indiana Gun Shop Over Illegal Guns |
The city says Westforth Sports store is responsible for the flow of hundreds and possibly thousands of illegal guns on city streets |
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| 2021-04-26 17:25:00 |
Music Review |
‘Second Line’ by Dawn Richard Review: Anything but Traditional |
The New Orleans-born singer’s album interprets the city’s storied parades with futuristic R&B and electronic beats. |
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| 2021-04-26 17:22:00 |
Music Review |
‘Artur Rodzinski—New York Philharmonic: The Complete Columbia Album Collection’ Review: Mercurial Maestro |
A 16-CD boxed set celebrates a 20th-century Polish conductor who reinvigorated the music of composers from Brahms to Gershwin and was, for a time, the premier orchestra builder in the U.S. |
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| 2021-04-26 17:19:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Launches Investigation Into Louisville Police Practices |
Attorney general opens probe in Kentucky city where Breonna Taylor was killed last year, after starting one in Minneapolis last week |
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| 2021-04-26 17:08:00 |
Tech |
Lyft Agrees to Sell Autonomous-Driving Unit to Toyota for $550 Million |
Ride-hailing company says sale will help it reach measure of profitability sooner than expected |
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| 2021-04-26 16:58:00 |
Politics |
Census Shows South and Mountain West Gain Political Power From Population Growth |
Texas gets the most new House seats after 2020 census reshuffling; California loses a seat for the first time |
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| 2021-04-26 16:43:00 |
Business |
Simon & Schuster Employees Submit Petition Demanding No Deals With Trump Administration Authors |
Petition collected 216 internal signatures and more than 3,500 outside supporters, organizers say |
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| 2021-04-26 16:25:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Will Hear Case Over Testimony on Guantanamo Detainee |
Government appeals ruling mandating testimony from contractors about Abu Zubaydah’s treatment in a foreign CIA detention center |
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| 2021-04-26 16:12:00 |
U.S. |
Prescription-Drug Price Cuts Set to Be Left Out of White House Proposal |
Biden will detail roughly $1.8 trillion antipoverty plan during a speech to Congress later this week |
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| 2021-04-26 15:57:00 |
Middle East |
Iranian Ships Swarmed U.S. Coast Guard Vessels in Persian Gulf, Navy Says |
Revolutionary Guard Corps fast boats, twin-hulled vessel came within 70 yards in ‘unsafe and unprofessional’ maneuvers |
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| 2021-04-26 15:16:00 |
Arts |
At the Oscars, Frances McDormand Raises Hollywood’s Existential Question |
The ‘Nomadland’ actress was the only star to highlight the plight of movie theaters at an award ceremony meant to celebrate art for the big screen |
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| 2021-04-26 15:13:00 |
Business |
Oscars Ratings Fall 58% to Event’s Lowest TV Viewership on Record |
Broadcast of awards ceremony Sunday was watched by 9.85 million viewers |
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| 2021-04-26 14:40:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Share AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Doses With World |
Biden administration faces pressure to offer the shots to developing countries |
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| 2021-04-26 14:23:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.K. Prosecutors’ Case Against Ex-Serco Execs Collapses at Trial |
Acquittal comes after the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office failed to disclose evidence to the defense |
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| 2021-04-26 14:21:00 |
Markets |
Investors Stay Hungry for Inflation-Protected Bonds |
Demand for inflation-protected bonds remains high despite a recent decline in Treasury yields |
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| 2021-04-26 14:08:00 |
Opinion |
Hollywood: No Land for Nomads |
Potential Covid patients and homeless Angelenos make way for Oscar celebrants. |
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| 2021-04-26 13:17:00 |
Tech |
iOS 14.5: A Guide to Apple’s New App-Tracking Controls |
The latest update to the iPhone’s operating system has some useful upgrades and one big privacy feature that requires some consideration |
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| 2021-04-26 12:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed in the Sand as Inflation Threatens |
We aren’t going back to the 1970s, but the central bank isn’t being realistic about the risk of higher prices. |
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| 2021-04-26 12:43:00 |
Opinion |
America Voted for a Rest, Not a Revolution |
Elected as Not Trump, Biden aspires to be the second coming of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. |
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| 2021-04-26 12:41:00 |
World |
Europe Aims to Let American Travelers In While Keeping Covid-19 at Bay |
Some tourism-dependent Mediterranean countries already allow overseas guests, while other EU nations remain wary |
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| 2021-04-26 12:05:00 |
Arts |
Oscar 2021 Winners: Full List, From ‘Nomadland’ to Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand |
Other winners were Chloé Zhao, Youn Yuh-jung in ‘Minari,’ and Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ |
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| 2021-04-26 11:48:00 |
Markets |
Supermarkets Say Goodbye to Pantry Loading, Hello to Inflation |
Grocers will face tougher competition from restaurants this year, but inflation could end up being helpful |
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| 2021-04-26 11:10:00 |
Business |
Israeli, U.A.E. Energy Firms Set Up Biggest Deal Since Diplomatic Agreement |
Israel’s Delek plans to sell stake in Tamar gas field to U.A.E.’s Mubadala Petroleum for $1.1 billion |
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| 2021-04-26 11:09:00 |
Tech |
Google Bundles Products to Land Univision Cloud Deal |
Spanish-language broadcaster says Google won by including YouTube, search services in bid |
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| 2021-04-26 10:58:00 |
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Tate & Lyle Shares Surge on Sweetener Unit Deal Talks |
Food and ingredients maker in talks to sell division for $1.66 billion |
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| 2021-04-26 10:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tokyo Olympics Say They Can Be Held Safely. Experts Say They Need Vaccines. |
Games organizers point to other sports managing distanced, bubbled events during the pandemic, but none of them approaches the scale of the Olympics |
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| 2021-04-26 10:13:00 |
U.S. |
American Vets See Echoes of Vietnam in Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan |
U.S. troops who fought in conflicts decades apart see their country leaving behind wars unfinished and allies to face the consequences |
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| 2021-04-26 10:09:00 |
Opinion |
Correcting Rahm Emanuel on Six Presidents |
He makes the mistake of ascribing everything that goes on economically to politics and policies. |
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| 2021-04-26 10:08:00 |
Opinion |
IRS Staff and Audits: the More, the Merrier? |
More work without more funds leaves the IRS no option but to cut back on answering the telephone and auditing the wealthy. |
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| 2021-04-26 10:07:00 |
Opinion |
Danger: Peloton Use Calls for Some Personal Responsibility |
The potential hazards of a treadmill are what the law calls ‘open and obvious.’ |
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| 2021-04-26 09:57:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court to Hear Major Gun Case |
Justices to review New York law limiting carrying concealed weapons in public |
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| 2021-04-26 09:56:00 |
Tech |
Apple to Build New Campus in North Carolina |
Move would create at least 3,000 jobs in machine learning, AI, software engineering, other fields in Raleigh-Durham area, company says |
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| 2021-04-26 09:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can My Boss Force Me Not to Wear a Face Mask at Work? |
As vaccinations spread and some states lift mask mandates, employees and employers want to know their rights regarding masks in the workplace. |
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| 2021-04-26 09:26:00 |
World |
EU Is Suing AstraZeneca Over Covid-19 Vaccine Shortfall |
Legal action follows weeks of wrangling between the bloc and AstraZeneca over supplies |
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| 2021-04-26 09:08:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Rebound Following Dip |
New orders rose 0.5% in March as factories struggled to get parts |
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| 2021-04-26 09:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Creation of First Human-Monkey Embryos Sparks Concern |
Called chimeras, these lab-grown creations have been hailed as a major scientific breakthrough. But some ethics experts see reason for worry |
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| 2021-04-26 08:48:00 |
Politics |
For Biden’s Next 100 Days, the World Is Preparing Tests |
President seeks to focus on his pressing domestic agenda, but rivals from China to Russia are probing his resolve on a range of issues |
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| 2021-04-26 08:35:00 |
World |
China Censors ‘Nomadland’ Director Chloe Zhao’s Oscar Win |
Ms. Zhao is first Chinese woman to win best director, yet search engines erased the news |
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| 2021-04-26 08:29:00 |
Business |
China Starts Probe Into Meituan as Internet-Industry Crackdown Widens |
Investigation of delivery giant for suspected monopolistic practices |
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| 2021-04-26 08:27:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Investors Target Board Over Archegos, Greensill Failures |
Norway’s sovereign fund says it will vote against bank’s director appointments after back-to-back blows |
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| 2021-04-26 08:08:00 |
Markets |
Summer Skies Will Be Close to Normal—But What About Air Fares? |
Airlines say summer leisure fares are getting close to 2019 levels, signaling the end of pandemic bargains. Without corporate travel, though, carriers will still make a lot less money per passenger. |
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| 2021-04-26 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Say They Are Better Prepared to Host Virtual Annual Meetings This Year |
Berkshire Hathaway, Pfizer are adding more interactive tools, including live questions and video streams to AGMs |
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| 2021-04-26 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Companies Cheered by Post-Covid-19 Demand Have a Supply Problem |
Demand alone can’t lead to full recovery across industries such as ride-hailing, airlines, rental cars and home sharing. Now, investors need to worry about supply. |
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| 2021-04-26 07:03:00 |
World |
India Accused of Censorship for Blocking Social Media Criticism Amid Covid Surge |
New Delhi orders Twitter and Facebook to remove content it says is misinformation; digital watchdog says many of the posts challenged government’s handling of the crisis |
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| 2021-04-26 07:00:00 |
Business |
Sanofi to Help Make Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine for U.S. |
The French drug maker intends to fill vials and finish packaging of as many as 200 million doses |
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| 2021-04-26 07:00:00 |
Business |
Tesla Is Expected to Post Record Earnings at Start of Turbulent Year |
Electric-vehicle pioneer faces safety investigations and mounting competition as demand for plug-in cars rises |
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| 2021-04-26 07:00:00 |
Markets |
How Bytedance Could Take a Bite Out of Tencent |
The Tiktok owner has already laid former rivals like Baidu and Weibo low; Tencent could be next |
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| 2021-04-26 07:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Accelerate Pre-Pandemic Cloud Push |
Cloud spending expected to hit $332 billion by the end of the year |
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| 2021-04-26 06:45:00 |
Media & Marketing |
NBC’s News Chief Pushes Streaming and Bets on Post-Trump Story Lines |
Cesar Conde recruits big names for streaming services, centralizes oversight of networks |
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| 2021-04-26 05:35:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble Ahead of Economic Data, Earnings |
S&P 500 is poised for a tepid decline as investors look to economic data, corporate earnings and global Covid-19 uptick to see if this year’s stocks rally has more steam |
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| 2021-04-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
What Wall Street Is Telling Us About the U.S. Economic Outlook |
Investors are betting that government stimulus and Covid-19 vaccines can return the economy to how it stood just before the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-26 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
SolarWinds, Microsoft Hacks Prompt Focus on Zero-Trust Security |
Officials push for a more proactive approach to cybersecurity following the success of recent attacks |
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| 2021-04-26 05:30:00 |
Politics |
The Ease of Tracking Mobile Phones of U.S. Soldiers in Hot Spots |
Apps show troop movements buried in data available for purchase: ‘a major risk to national security’ |
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| 2021-04-26 05:21:00 |
Markets |
Uranium Miners Seeking a Foothold Take Unorthodox Approach: Buying Uranium |
Companies that are planning to mine uranium, known as junior miners, are purchasing the nuclear fuel to help clinch sales for new mines |
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| 2021-04-25 23:49:00 |
Arts |
Oscars 2021: ‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture as Hollywood Looks to Turn a Corner |
Hollywood stages a glitzy comeback; the awards ceremony was held at a working transit hub |
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| 2021-04-25 22:11:00 |
Markets |
How to Add Gas to U.S.-China Climate Cooperation |
China has been making steady if slow progress on reducing coal as a percentage of its energy mix |
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| 2021-04-25 21:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Oscars 2021 Red Carpet: Fashion Returns with Fun and Flair |
Stars like Emerald Fennell, Alan Kim, Regina King, and Leslie Odom Jr. arrived at the scaled-back, live red-carpet event wearing both polished and surprising looks |
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| 2021-04-25 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo’s Pandemic Powers Remain Unchecked, Republicans Say |
The governor changed the curfew for bars and restaurants recently despite amended law |
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| 2021-04-25 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
The Dumbest Tax Increase |
Biden’s capital-gains rate of 43.4% would reduce federal revenue. |
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| 2021-04-25 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
A Revealing Vote on Anti-Asian Bias |
Democrats vote to condone discrimination in higher education. |
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| 2021-04-25 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Economic Blackmail Backfires |
After Beijing’s trade bullying, Australia tears up two investment deals. |
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| 2021-04-25 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
‘Donor Disclosure’ Chills Free Speech |
California seeks to force advocacy groups to reveal who gives the money. The justices should say no. |
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| 2021-04-25 16:51:00 |
Opinion |
Beaten by Cops, I Became One |
I’m running for mayor so New York can have both public safety and police accountability. |
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| 2021-04-25 16:50:00 |
Opinion |
Time to End Outdoor Mask Edicts |
The CDC is moving too slowly in updating its advice to comport with the scientific evidence. |
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| 2021-04-25 16:49:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Policies Ensure More Migrants |
Give aid to the usual suspects in Latin America, and you’ll get the same sad result. |
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| 2021-04-25 16:47:00 |
Books |
‘Unsettled’ Review: The ‘Consensus’ On Climate |
A top Obama scientist looks at the evidence on warming and CO2 emissions and rebuts much of the dominant political narrative. |
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| 2021-04-25 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
Something Fishy About America’s ‘Mongers’ |
Here, the suffix tends to be pejorative and not about selling. |
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| 2021-04-25 16:32:00 |
Politics |
Vaccine Hesitancy Poses Risk to Herd Immunity, U.S. Health Officials Say |
Fauci, Collins seek to reassure Americans on the safety of the Johnson & Johnson shot |
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| 2021-04-25 16:19:00 |
World |
India Will Get Covid-19 Test Kits, Protective Gear From U.S. as Cases Surge |
Fauci says Biden administration will consider sending doses from its AstraZeneca vaccine stockpile |
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| 2021-04-25 15:50:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Mania Helps Fund’s Returns, But Crypto Push Leads to Downgrade |
Morningstar said the Emerald Advisers fund was taking on too much cryptocurrency risk |
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| 2021-04-25 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, GDP, Central Banks |
Data are likely to show strong growth in the U.S. but uneven recoveries elsewhere around the globe |
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| 2021-04-25 14:52:00 |
Politics |
Centrist Senators Signal Progress on Infrastructure Talks |
But Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito both say President Biden’s $2.3 trillion proposal is too big |
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| 2021-04-25 14:16:00 |
Business |
Restaurants Serve Up Signing Bonuses, Higher Pay to Win Back Workers |
With job openings above pre-pandemic levels, eateries from McDonald’s to Wolfgang Puck’s Spago are battling for new hires |
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| 2021-04-25 14:06:00 |
Opinion |
No Thanks for the Feedback |
Circular logic works its mischief, from phony election claims to ‘systemic racism.’ |
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| 2021-04-25 14:06:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Taxes for Punishment’s Sake |
He wants to raise the rate on capital gains so high that it would leave everyone worse off. |
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| 2021-04-25 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
What Chauvin’s Guilty Verdict Says About Us |
A sobering lesson to liberals and Europhiles? Or is that an overreach? |
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| 2021-04-25 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
Mismanaging Risk and the Vaccine Re-Review |
A global pandemic emergency is the worst possible time to appoint a department of second-guessing. |
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| 2021-04-25 14:03:00 |
Opinion |
Sonnenfeld Responds to His Critics, Defends Woke CEOs |
Here’s why 90 major executives joined a spontaneous forum I convened on Georgia’s voting law. |
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| 2021-04-25 11:00:00 |
Politics |
The Supreme Court on the Docket |
Democrats are pushing proposals to overhaul the high court, Republicans oppose them, and no one believes change would come easily |
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| 2021-04-25 11:00:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan Business Districts to Get More Police in Reopening Push |
New NYPD division will work with firms as mayor tries to encourage return of office workers and help tourism rebound from pandemic |
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| 2021-04-25 10:00:00 |
Economy |
The Fed’s Next Test Is Breaking the Ice Over Policy Shift |
Before the central bank begins to scale back support for the economy, it must first decide how to communicate the idea to markets |
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| 2021-04-25 09:22:00 |
World |
Fire in Iraq Hospital Treating Covid-19 Patients Kills 82 People |
Prime minister orders investigation after oxygen canisters exploded in a ward full of patients on ventilators |
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| 2021-04-25 09:20:00 |
Business |
GameStop’s CEO Is Getting Millions on His Way Out. He’s Not the Only One. |
Rally in videogame retailer’s share price provides unusual boost in value of stock awards for departing executives |
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| 2021-04-25 07:00:00 |
Business |
How Qatar Airways, With Its Covid-19 Playbook, Dethroned Emirates as Biggest Long-Haul Airline |
When pandemic hobbled global travel, the Gulf carrier added destinations, hired extra staff and kept flying quiet routes to win market share |
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| 2021-04-25 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
UEFA Survived the Super League. But Soccer’s Storm Isn’t Over. |
Long-term financial challenges mean that European soccer and its governing body are still scrambling for new sources of revenue |
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| 2021-04-25 05:42:00 |
World |
A Covid-19 Vaccine’s 1,500-Mile Journey Through India |
As it fights the world’s fastest-growing surge of infections, India is also carrying out one of the most logistically complex vaccination campaigns |
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| 2021-04-25 05:40:00 |
World |
The West Looks Past Covid-19 and Sees Economic Resurgence |
While the pandemic still presents risks, consumers, flush with savings, are expected to drive growth |
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| 2021-04-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wild Market Ride Lifts Everything From Lumber to Stocks to Bitcoin |
Veteran investors are unnerved by bubble-like conditions |
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| 2021-04-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
SPAC Insiders Can Make Millions Even When the Company They Take Public Struggles |
Many individual investors take losses on SPACs, while insiders benefit from discount stakes |
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| 2021-04-24 23:59:00 |
Politics |
Louisiana Runoff Gives Slim Democratic House Majority a One-Seat Boost |
Troy Carter defeats a fellow Democratic state senator in a race to succeed a Biden administration appointee |
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| 2021-04-24 18:44:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk to Add ‘Saturday Night Live’ Host to His Résumé |
The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is scheduled to headline the long-running NBC late-night comedy show on May 8 |
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| 2021-04-24 16:38:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 Shot to Be Given Again at Vaccination Sites |
Health officials welcome the vaccine’s return after federal authorities lifted a pause put in place on blood-clotting concerns |
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| 2021-04-24 12:33:00 |
World |
Biden Recognizes Massacres of Armenians as Genocide |
Historic statement will likely exacerbate tensions with Turkey, whose relationship with the U.S. has deteriorated in recent years |
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| 2021-04-24 12:16:00 |
Markets |
How to Divorce Your First Card |
Many people still use the first credit card they ever received, but that may be costing them in high fees or lack of rewards |
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| 2021-04-24 12:14:00 |
World |
Armenian Genocide: What You Need to Know About the 1915 Atrocities |
Mass killings claimed more than a million lives as Ottoman forces expelled or killed ethnic Armenians |
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| 2021-04-24 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why People Care So Much About ‘In Memoriam’ at the Oscars |
The annual acknowledgment of the passing of our movie idols reminds us of our own mortality. And after a year of pandemic, it offers a rare shared catharsis. |
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| 2021-04-24 12:01:00 |
Tech |
Fortnite’s Mastermind Goes to Battle With Apple |
Tim Sweeney is responsible for one of the world’s most successful videogames. Does he have what it takes to defeat the world’s biggest company? |
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| 2021-04-24 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Want a Chic Sweatpants Alternative? Try Retro Knit Sets |
Ribbed knit combos, like the one Mary Tyler Moore wore in 1969, are proving a popular spring answer to the comfort vs. style conundrum |
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| 2021-04-24 12:00:00 |
Tech |
How a Wave of Electric Trucks Could Create Millions of ‘Accidental Environmentalists’ |
Auto makers’ powerful new all-electric trucks and SUVs are attracting U.S. customers who wouldn’t otherwise shop for green machines; ‘Tesla to me is a yuppie vehicle’ |
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| 2021-04-24 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
Where This Hollywood Union Leader Found His Own Star-Studded Alliance |
David White represents roughly 160,000 actors, stunt performers, singers and dancers. He taps a select group inside and outside the entertainment world for advice about his life and career. |
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| 2021-04-24 10:19:00 |
World |
Gaza Militants Fire Rockets at Israel Amid Jerusalem Clashes |
Israel strikes Hamas military targets in response to cross-border barrage that broke months of calm |
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| 2021-04-24 10:00:00 |
Business |
Tesla, Apple and Amazon Headline a Heavy Earnings Week |
More than a third of the S&P 500 will report quarterly results; earnings are on track to rise nearly 34% from the year-ago period |
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| 2021-04-24 09:00:00 |
Markets |
History Offers Only Rough Guide to the Coming Economic Boom |
The composition of today’s economy is very different from past ones following recessions |
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| 2021-04-24 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Pill-Dispensing Tech Makes the Medicine Go Down...With Human Help, That Is |
Smart pill dispensers take on the job of reminding you to take your medicine, but for patients with memory loss, tech still needs a helping hand |
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| 2021-04-24 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Skyworks Pares Its Reliance on Apple |
Chip company is paying $2.75 billion to acquire Silicon Labs’ infrastructure and automotive business |
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| 2021-04-24 08:51:00 |
World |
Indonesia Finds Debris From Missing Submarine, Says It Sank |
Bodies of the 53 people on board haven’t been found, but hopes of rescue have faded |
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| 2021-04-24 08:00:00 |
World |
Hundreds Detained by Myanmar Military Simply Disappear—‘Where Is My Mom?’ |
Since the coup, politicians, protesters and others in their orbit have been held in undisclosed locations, with families unsure if their loved ones are even alive |
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| 2021-04-24 07:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Case Cluster Linked to One Flight Stirs Debate Among Health Experts |
A third of the passengers on plane from New Delhi to Hong Kong tested positive, highlighting the risks of pandemic travel |
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| 2021-04-24 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
Abroad at Home: Exploring Berlin’s Best |
Armchair travelers can experience the city’s vibrant cultural sites online in a truly rewarding way, despite closures that make in-person visits a challenge or impossibility. |
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| 2021-04-24 07:00:00 |
Arts |
A Guide to the 2021 Oscars |
Should you watch the show? What’s up with the red carpet? What nominees should win? We offer answers to some of your biggest questions |
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| 2021-04-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse’s $5.5 Billion Archegos Hit Enters Big League of Bank Losses |
‘The fallout at Credit Suisse is going to continue for some time,’ says Nick Leeson, whose trades led to the 1995 downfall of Barings Bank |
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| 2021-04-24 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Amid Expanded Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility, Signs Emerge of Slowing Demand |
Some states that had initial success with vaccination rates have plateaued, signaling potential challenges with Americans who may be hesitant to get the shot |
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| 2021-04-24 05:30:00 |
Business |
Match’s Winning Formula for Online Dating in Japan Gives Women Control, Makes Men Pay |
The company’s Pairs app has become the most popular dating app in Japan |
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| 2021-04-23 22:10:00 |
Corrections |
Corrections & Amplifications |
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| 2021-04-23 19:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is It Safe to Travel Again? Your Coronavirus Questions Answered |
A Q&A about the latest travel advisories and restrictions at home and abroad, Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, how to stay healthy on the road and what you need to know about flying |
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| 2021-04-23 19:41:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Procter & Gamble, Apple: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-04-23 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Donor Disclosure Arrives at the Supreme Court |
The Justices hear a major case on privacy and the right of association. |
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| 2021-04-23 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed’s Real Diversity Problem |
The central bank’s ‘groupthink’ isn’t about race and gender. |
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| 2021-04-23 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Sen. Coons vs. the Covid Vaccine Thieves |
A Democrat rebuts the claims of those who want to steal U.S. intellectual property. |
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| 2021-04-23 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
A 9-0 Defeat for the FTC |
The Supreme Court crushes the agency for abusing the law. |
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| 2021-04-23 18:15:00 |
CFO Journal |
Lithia Motors Accelerates Dealer Acquisitions Amid Boom in Car Sales |
The Medford, Ore.-based chain is buying regional dealerships to add inventory for its new online sales platform |
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| 2021-04-23 17:58:00 |
Markets |
TD Ameritrade Wins Legal Battle Over Handling of Investors’ Orders |
Some investors opposed brokerage’s practice of routing stock orders to high-speed trading firms |
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| 2021-04-23 17:42:00 |
U.S. |
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Trafficking |
Confidante of Jeffrey Epstein makes her first appearance in Manhattan federal court ahead of July trial date |
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| 2021-04-23 17:39:00 |
Opinion |
Maxine Waters’s Long History of Reckless Rhetoric |
The California congresswoman has never been a peacemaker. She’s always been on the side of rioting. |
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| 2021-04-23 17:38:00 |
Opinion |
How to Have More Police Shootings |
Conformity today means you can’t be both against police misconduct and against resisting arrest. |
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| 2021-04-23 17:37:00 |
Opinion |
Illinois Democrats Ignore Obama on Gerrymandering |
He called for nonpartisan mapmaking. They are rushing to draw theirs without Republican input. |
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| 2021-04-23 17:35:00 |
World |
In Mexico, Worries Mount Over Political Interference in the Judiciary |
Term of Mexico’s Supreme Court chief justice is extended under new law; critics call it a political move by government of President López Obrador |
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| 2021-04-23 17:07:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Unemployment Relief Makes Help Impossible to Find |
Congress’s enhanced benefits make it more remunerative not to work. Employers are struggling. |
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| 2021-04-23 17:02:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Group Backs Gas-Tax Increase as Option to Fund Infrastructure |
Biden plan and rival GOP proposal have favored other revenue ideas |
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| 2021-04-23 16:53:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse Claims Threaten Financial Havoc for Insurance Companies |
Century could be pushed into insolvency, and Chubb could be dragged into the bankruptcy fight |
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| 2021-04-23 16:37:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Citgo Looks to Bolster Corporate Governance With New Compliance Chief |
The petroleum refiner has hired Steven Scarpino to lead its compliance program, which previously was overseen by its top legal executive |
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| 2021-04-23 16:15:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Mask Mandates Are Again at Center of Political Battles |
Lawmakers in some states are passing new bills to limit governors’ powers to create emergency public-health measures |
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| 2021-04-23 16:02:00 |
Politics |
Biden Focuses on Capital-Gains Taxes as He Seeks Money for Social Programs |
Proposal to raise top tax rate revives long-running debate over taxation of labor versus investment income |
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| 2021-04-23 15:28:00 |
Politics |
Some Democrats Push for Permanent Expansion of Unemployment Benefits |
Lawmakers want Biden to include payments in antipoverty package set to be rolled out next week |
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| 2021-04-23 15:15:00 |
Arts |
Oscars 2021: When and How to Watch, Nominations Plus Everything You Need to Know |
The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will air this Sunday evening, April 25. Here’s where to watch. |
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| 2021-04-23 15:10:00 |
Real Estate |
Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Like a Luxury Resort |
What’s the best way to make your outdoor space elegantly enjoyable after dark? With a lighting scheme as layered as your living room’s, say the pros. Here’s how. |
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| 2021-04-23 14:46:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans Need to Get Immigration Straight |
There are far more immigrants than woke corporate executives who hire them as cheap labor. |
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| 2021-04-23 14:44:00 |
Opinion |
Who Tells the Truth About Climate Change? |
Trying to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions is futile. |
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| 2021-04-23 14:40:00 |
World |
U.S. Beefing Up Defenses to Aid Afghan Withdrawal |
Deployment of B-52 bombers and an aircraft carrier is a signal to the Taliban that the U.S. intends to ensure a peaceful withdrawal of American forces |
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| 2021-04-23 14:23:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Set to Outpace Demand |
State health officials are pivoting from managing a rush in demand to promoting the vaccine so the U.S. can reach herd immunity |
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| 2021-04-23 14:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Price of Glittering Glass |
In 18th-century Britain, the aristocratic taste for decorative glass was paid for in part by trade in slaves and opium. |
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| 2021-04-23 13:56:00 |
Opinion |
Mason-Dixon Poll: Americans Reject Court-Packing |
Independents overwhelmingly oppose plan to add Justices. |
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| 2021-04-23 13:47:00 |
Markets |
Oil-Field Services—Lots to Like Beneath the Surface |
Oil-services companies continue to see discipline from major oil producers and are demanding it of themselves too |
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| 2021-04-23 13:30:00 |
Opinion |
Jack and the Bean Counters: A Woke Children’s Story |
University researchers use artificial intelligence to reduce characters to the color of their fictional skin. |
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| 2021-04-23 13:19:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Travel to United Kingdom, Belgium in June |
In his first overseas trip as president he will attend the G-7 summit in England |
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| 2021-04-23 13:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Google Maps to Add a Greenest Route to Its Driving Directions |
The app will use factors like road type, incline and traffic to recommend the least polluting route—so long as it takes no longer than the fastest one |
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| 2021-04-23 12:59:00 |
Business |
Nestlé Looks to Buy Maker of Nature’s Bounty Vitamins |
Price being discussed for Bountiful is in the mid-single-digit billions |
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| 2021-04-23 12:52:00 |
World |
French Police Worker Stabbed in Terrorist Attack Near Paris |
Killing by unidentified assailant, who was then killed by police, follows string of attacks late last year |
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| 2021-04-23 12:32:00 |
Books |
‘The Free World’ Review: Cold War Culture |
As the Americans and Soviets jockeyed for dominance, every page and painting was a potential battlefield. |
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| 2021-04-23 12:31:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Louis Menand on Cold War culture, a lost novel from Richard Wright, the life of a real Renaissance Man and more. |
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| 2021-04-23 12:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Peel-and-Eat Pepper-Pot Shrimp With Fried Plantains |
Chef Rashida Holmes of L.A.’s Bridgetown Roti shares her quick recipe for pepper-pot shrimp with fried plantains. On the table in under a half hour. No silverware required. |
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| 2021-04-23 12:24:00 |
Business |
Drop in Toilet-Paper Demand Prompts Kimberly-Clark’s Worst Sales Decline in a Decade |
Sales in consumer-tissue segment fell more quickly than company expected and supply-chain disruptions took a toll; more price increases are likely |
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| 2021-04-23 12:23:00 |
Markets |
AmEx Needs People to Start Leaving Home Again |
Corporate travel spending on cards remains depressed, but trends such as younger spenders could help |
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| 2021-04-23 12:18:00 |
Books |
‘Early Morning Riser’ Review: Small Town, Big Personalities |
In this latter-day Mayberry, everyone knows everyone else’s business, for better or worse. |
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| 2021-04-23 12:14:00 |
Books |
‘Other Worlds’ Review: Sketches of a Spiritual Country |
With a deceptively light touch, the author known as Teffi conjured a Russia of everyday miracles. |
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| 2021-04-23 12:00:00 |
Business |
How Hubert Joly Changed Best Buy Without Everyone Hating Him |
In 2012, many predicted the end was near for the legendary Minneapolis electronics retailer. A new boss knew he would need to shake things up. The question was how. |
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| 2021-04-23 11:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout Plays Mozart and Beethoven As They Originally Sounded |
The period-instrument musician prefers an early 19th century-style fortepiano to today’s concert grands. |
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| 2021-04-23 11:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
Spicy Shrimp Recipe: A Peel-and-Eat Party in 25 Minutes |
Chef Rashida Holmes of L.A.’s Bridgetown Roti shares her quick recipe for pepper-pot shrimp with fried plantains. On the table in under a half hour. No silverware required. |
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| 2021-04-23 11:34:00 |
Masterpiece |
Creatures Great and Small |
The Frick’s move to Madison Avenue gives viewers the chance to see Giovanni Bellini’s ‘St. Francis in the Desert’ in a new light—literally. |
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| 2021-04-23 11:32:00 |
Markets |
American Express Says Travel, Entertainment Spending Improving |
Credit-card company says first-quarter profit rose to $2.24 billion |
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| 2021-04-23 11:05:00 |
Markets |
How to Keep Your Cool When Markets Are Sizzling |
When everyone around you seems to be getting rich quick, it’s hard to control your fear of missing out. But buying assets just because they’re hot is a good way to get burned. |
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| 2021-04-23 10:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Electric, Self-Driving Cars and Ride-Hailing Will Transform the Car Industry |
The era launched by Henry Ford more than a century ago is coming to an end, and the big question is whether the U.S. can keep up with China in the new race. Welcome to the world of AutoTech. |
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| 2021-04-23 10:25:00 |
CIO Journal |
Panasonic to Buy Supply-Chain Software Provider Blue Yonder for $7.1 Billion |
Blue Yonder helps retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers predict customer demand |
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| 2021-04-23 10:12:00 |
Markets |
Rémy Cointreau Sits Pretty in U.S. Drinks Cabinets |
America’s liquor market is on a tear. Companies that own tequila and cognac brands are faring best. |
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| 2021-04-23 09:59:00 |
Business |
Netflix’s Movie Chief Wants to Conquer the Oscars |
Scott Stuber on why the awards matter to the streaming giant, post-pandemic movie-watching and which A-list director he’s trying to coax into a film deal |
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| 2021-04-23 09:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Thrilling, Totally Boring Adventures of the Newly Vaccinated |
A pandemic altered ordinary life. Shots are slowly returning us to our beautifully banal routines. |
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| 2021-04-23 09:55:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on the Confederates’ Lost Cause |
Selected by John Reeves, the author, most recently, of ‘A Fire in the Wilderness: The First Battle between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee.’ |
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| 2021-04-23 09:46:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘The Measure of Time’ Review |
Defending an ex-lover’s son takes Guido Guerrieri into a maze of memories. |
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| 2021-04-23 09:43:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Is Still Raging in Much of the World as Global Cases Hit Record Highs |
New variants, pandemic fatigue and easing of lockdowns have virus surging in many countries |
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| 2021-04-23 09:42:00 |
Books |
‘Sensational!’ Review: Heyday of the Stunt Reporter |
The ambitious women who broke into 19th-century newsrooms often went undercover to get their scoops. |
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| 2021-04-23 09:28:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘The Rock from the Sky’ Review |
Jon Klassen returns with a story of a dramatic new arrival. |
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| 2021-04-23 09:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Pledge to Slash Emissions Would Require Big U.S. Changes |
While American industries are already moving to address climate issues, the president’s ambitious target would require them to accelerate transformation |
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| 2021-04-23 09:26:00 |
World |
Jailed Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny Ends Hunger Strike |
Opposition leader says doctors advised him to end the hunger strike because it was threatening his life |
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| 2021-04-23 09:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
2022 Kia Carnival: A Great Minivan in an SUV Disguise |
Kia’s seven- or eight-passenger multi-purpose ‘family hauler’ offers the livability and convenience of a three-row vehicle, with styling that sidesteps the minivan stigma |
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| 2021-04-23 09:17:00 |
Life & Arts |
Eight Sweater Vests for Preppy-Modern Style |
A school-uniform staple gets a playful rethinking with exaggerated silhouettes and energetic patterns. |
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| 2021-04-23 09:01:00 |
Business |
Publishing’s New Word Order: Audiobook First |
Malcolm Gladwell’s company uses sound effects and original music. ‘We think with our eyes and feel with our ears.’ |
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| 2021-04-23 09:01:00 |
World |
Russia Raises Rates Amid Standoff With West, Signs of Covid-19 Economic Recovery |
Central bank increases its main interest rate by 50 basis points to 5% |
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| 2021-04-23 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Wilt Chamberlain Couldn’t Make Free Throws. Joel Embiid Can. |
NBA teams can’t stop him, so they foul him. But that strategy doesn’t work on this Sixers star. |
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| 2021-04-23 08:00:00 |
Business |
CEOs Speak About the Economy, the World Reopening, Crypto and More |
The leaders of Citigroup, Delta and IBM, among others, discuss how business is evolving, as Covid-19 vaccinations roll out |
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| 2021-04-23 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Women Step Up Trading in Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies |
Robinhood says quarter of trading in digital currencies is done by women, though that level lags behind their trading in stocks and ETFs |
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| 2021-04-23 07:21:00 |
U.S. |
What Happens Next for Derek Chauvin? |
Ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd’s death is expected to be sentenced in June |
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| 2021-04-23 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Wells Fargo Has Used Its Lockdown Time Well |
By focusing on consumer deposits, Wells Fargo is in position to be one of the biggest winners as rates rise |
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| 2021-04-23 07:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Deliciously Diverting Road Trip Through the Deep South |
This three-day itinerary from Nashville to New Orleans is stuffed with American history, sultry small towns and simple carbohydrates |
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| 2021-04-23 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Intel’s Dreams Meet Reality |
Sharp drop in data-center revenue and profit underscores major challenges ahead for chipmaker |
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| 2021-04-23 07:00:00 |
Business |
Battery Metals Are Hot, but These Miners Can’t Get Investors |
Small mining companies in North America are struggling to attract funding, despite growing demand for lithium and cobalt for electric vehicles and batteries |
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| 2021-04-23 06:54:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Apologizes for Role in Soccer Super League |
The U.S. banking giant had pledged $4 billion to finance the teams joining the breakaway competition |
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| 2021-04-23 06:50:00 |
Tech |
SpaceX Launches Crewed Rocket Into Space in Latest NASA Mission |
Liftoff goes smoothly as four astronauts head to International Space Station |
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| 2021-04-23 06:44:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Up Ahead of Economic Data |
Tepid gains are likely to leave the S&P 500 on track for its first week of declines since mid-March |
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| 2021-04-23 06:40:00 |
Markets |
Behind Bitcoin’s Weekend Slide: Imploding Bets and Forced Liquidations |
Dramatic crash underscores fragility of cryptocurrency’s recent gains and vulnerability of individual investors |
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| 2021-04-23 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Simone Biles Leaves Nike for Partnership With Athleta |
The gymnast will have her own performance wear line and activist platform at a female-focused apparel company |
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| 2021-04-23 05:56:00 |
Markets |
Stock Market Investors Must Keep an Eye on the Corporate Cash Mountain |
During the pandemic, cash holdings surged—and the levels convey important information about likely future returns |
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| 2021-04-23 05:40:00 |
Economy |
Global Economy Sees Pickup as Services Revive and Factories Boom |
Surveys of purchasing managers point to a pickup in growth in parts of Asia and Europe, as businesses hire more workers to meet an expected rise in demand |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland and Law-Enforcement Leaders to Confer on Federal Role in Policing |
Police groups say they will express concerns over probes like the one into Minneapolis while recognizing that changes are needed |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Climate Summit: How Do You Cut 50% of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions by 2030? |
WSJ analyzed carbon-reduction measures in climate-change proposals. Now you can decide how to lower U.S. emissions to 50% of 2005 levels. |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
SPAC Surge Pumps Up Junk-Bond Market |
Money from stock offerings is flowing into below-investment-grade companies at a pace not seen since the dot.com boom of the 1990s |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple, Spotify and the New Battle Over Who Wins Podcasting |
Podcasts exploded in popularity during the lockdown and are on track to bring in more than $1 billion in U.S. ad revenue this year |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Downward Trend Takes Bond-Yield Issue Off Powell’s Plate, for Now |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
3D Printing Stocks Are Still Running on Hype |
The buzz around the 2013 3D printing craze turned out to be a stock-market bust. Will this year’s speculation be any different? |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Pause Over Blood-Clot Fear Heads to Review |
FDA and CDC are expected to get advice Friday on whether the suspended doses can return to use |
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| 2021-04-23 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Climate Summit’s Final Day to Focus on Technology, Innovation |
Officials will weigh how to achieve emission-reduction goals laid out by world leaders |
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| 2021-04-22 20:43:00 |
Opinion |
Joe and Jen’s Police Narrative |
Is ‘systemic racism’ really behind every tragic shooting? |
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| 2021-04-22 19:08:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden Use Every Tool Against China? |
Trump fixed up an interagency panel that can filter predatory Chinese investment. |
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| 2021-04-22 19:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Democrat Fighting H.R.1 |
New Hampshire’s secretary of state blows up the claims of ‘voter suppression.’ |
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| 2021-04-22 19:00:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s 10-Year Climate Plan |
He’s committing the U.S. to a far-fetched CO2 emissions goal without a vote of Congress. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:59:00 |
Opinion |
A 43.4% Capital Gains Tax? |
Make that more than 55% if you live in New York or California. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:59:00 |
Opinion |
Hoosiers Lead the Voucher Way |
Indiana passes a major expansion of school choice. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:56:00 |
Opinion |
Anticop Movement Wants Road Anarchy Too |
The death of Daunte Wright bolsters demands to get police officers out of traffic-law enforcement. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:56:00 |
Opinion |
Walter Mondale Remade the Vice Presidency |
‘We told the truth, we obeyed the law, and we kept the peace,’ he said of the Carter administration. They did more than that. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
A Measure of Justice in the Chauvin Trial |
The jury got it right. Now the country has to get the broader questions right. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Let Investors Fund the Green New Deal |
Even Janet Yellen acknowledges private capital is the key. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:39:00 |
Books |
‘Of Human Kindness’ Review: Theater of Emotions |
Shakespeare’s characters grew more nuanced over time, reflecting the aging playwright’s deepening concern with empathy. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Refugee Decision Is a Moral One |
Jews, Muslims and Christians have a shared imperative to welcome the stranger. |
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| 2021-04-22 18:26:00 |
Markets |
Snap Won’t Lose Its Luster |
Snap Inc. reported better-than-expected results and bets it can get just as many clicks out in the wild as it can in users’ bedrooms |
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| 2021-04-22 18:19:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Administration Moves to Unwind Trump Auto-Emissions Policy |
Move to end legal battle with California over its authority to regulate vehicle emissions sets the stage for tougher fuel standards nationwide |
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| 2021-04-22 18:17:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Narrows Protections for Juvenile Offenders |
Judges need not find defendants permanently incorrigible before imposing life without parole |
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| 2021-04-22 17:52:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Cuts Federal Trade Commission Powers to Recover Ill-Gotten Gains |
Ruling deals significant blow to longstanding FTC approach against companies that cheat consumers |
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| 2021-04-22 17:43:00 |
CIO Journal |
Tech Chiefs Get Creative to Cure Employee Burnout |
More than a year into the pandemic’s remote work, corporate tech leaders try to help staff fight feelings of loneliness, fatigue |
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| 2021-04-22 17:36:00 |
Business |
Snap’s Revenue Rose 66% in Latest Quarter |
Strong gains in user engagement continued during pandemic |
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| 2021-04-22 17:23:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Bill Proposing to Make Washington, D.C., the 51st State |
Vote was 216-208, along party lines; critics cast legislation as Democratic power grab |
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| 2021-04-22 17:21:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Urge Biden to Keep Drug-Pricing Proposal in Antipoverty Plan |
Allowing the federal government to negotiate drug prices in Medicare has been a goal of party |
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| 2021-04-22 17:08:00 |
World |
Russia Orders Some Troops to Withdraw From Ukraine Border |
Move could help de-escalate tensions with Kyiv and the West, but Moscow’s continuing military presence in region appears likely to keep nerves on edge |
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| 2021-04-22 17:06:00 |
Logistics Report |
TravelCenters of America to Add Hydrogen Fueling Sites for Big Rigs |
Truck-stop operator working with electric-truck maker Nikola to start rollout in California; forms new unit to deliver alternative energy across its U.S. network |
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| 2021-04-22 16:49:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Councilman Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud |
Chaim Deutsch faces up to a year in prison |
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| 2021-04-22 16:40:00 |
Politics |
Senate Passes Hate-Crimes Legislation After Attacks on Asian Americans |
Approval comes after two weeks of bipartisan negotiations; House is expected to consider bill next month |
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| 2021-04-22 16:30:00 |
Opinion |
Fixing Property Taxes: More Than a Rate Cut |
Reduce the assessed value of homes by a fixed-dollar amount before computing the tax payable. |
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| 2021-04-22 16:28:00 |
Opinion |
The Cause of the Pacific War and Its Miseries |
More than Soviet machinations, battlefield results shaped Japan’s decision. |
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| 2021-04-22 16:24:00 |
Opinion |
Consider Terms Limits, Fine—but for Whom? |
President Biden was a member of the U.S. Senate for 36 years. |
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| 2021-04-22 16:03:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Mixed After Jobs Data, Tax Proposal |
Yields had climbed after data showed the number of Americans filing for unemployment fell to new post-pandemic low |
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| 2021-04-22 15:49:00 |
Opera Review |
Renée Fleming Warms a Chilly Night at the Shed |
The soprano, with collaborators guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Christian McBride and pianist Dan Tepfer, tried to create a jazz-club vibe at the socially distanced Hudson Yards venue with a mix of classical and popular fare. |
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| 2021-04-22 15:43:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended April 17 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-04-22 15:41:00 |
World |
Pakistan Investigates Whether Attack Targeted China’s Ambassador |
Bombing in Quetta follows string of attacks on Chinese interests in the country |
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| 2021-04-22 15:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
These Gourmet Meal Starters Make Dinner Easier and More Interesting |
A new generation of simmer sauces turn Thai larb, Oaxacan mole and an exciting array of other dishes into a stir-and-serve proposition. |
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| 2021-04-22 15:34:00 |
Markets |
Hartford CEO Surprised by Chubb Proposal; Board Has Now Rejected Three |
A transaction would have been one of the biggest-ever deals in U.S. property-casualty insurance industry |
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| 2021-04-22 15:29:00 |
Politics |
GOP Senators Release Outline of $568 Billion Infrastructure Plan |
Proposal is narrower alternative to President Biden’s $2.3 trillion plan |
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| 2021-04-22 15:13:00 |
Business |
Tesla Crashes Raise Safety Questions in Congress About Driver-Assistance Systems |
Two senators urge automotive-safety regulator to look into ‘worrisome’ pattern |
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| 2021-04-22 15:02:00 |
Business |
Southwest, American Say Leisure Travel Rebounding as Summer Season Approaches |
Airlines don’t expect business travel to resume in earnest until more employees return to offices |
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| 2021-04-22 14:50:00 |
Logistics Report |
Ship Operators Move Toward LNG to Pare Emissions |
Natural gas-powered vessels are becoming more popular as a halfway measure as a search continues for non-carbon-based fuels |
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| 2021-04-22 14:44:00 |
Politics |
Alex Oh Named Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Director |
Veteran defense attorney and former prosecutor is first major hire announced under regulator’s new leadership |
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| 2021-04-22 14:10:00 |
Tech |
The Best Gear for Frazzled Parents, According to an Expert |
Clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her favorite caregiving tools and tricks, from voice-recording buttons that ease separation anxiety to kitchen timers that promote mindfulness |
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| 2021-04-22 14:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
In Afghanistan, a Dangerous Surrender in a Misconceived War |
The U.S. response to 9/11 evolved from a campaign to defeat al Qaeda and the Taliban into a doomed project in nation-building. But complete withdrawal is no solution. |
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| 2021-04-22 13:40:00 |
World |
U.S. Concerns About Taiwan Put Focus on Island’s Defensive Weakness |
As Chinese military activity near the self-ruled island increases, security experts say it must do more to prepare for possible conflict |
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| 2021-04-22 13:33:00 |
Film Review |
‘Sisters With Transistors’ Review: Electronica’s Female Trailblazers |
Lisa Rovner’s documentary about the women who pioneered this DIY genre perfectly captures its musical subject with hallucinogenic visuals |
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| 2021-04-22 13:32:00 |
Film Review |
‘Together Together’ Review: Paternal Instincts |
Ed Helms and Patti Harrison star in a charming comedy about a divorced man who wants to nurture the surrogate carrying his child. |
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| 2021-04-22 13:12:00 |
CFO Journal |
Vans Parent VF Promotes Company Veteran as CFO |
Matt Puckett is expected to focus on integrating Supreme brand and expanding the direct-to-consumer business |
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| 2021-04-22 13:12:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Existing-Home Prices Climb on Tight Supply |
Limited availability of homes on the market in March pushed prices to the highest level on record |
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| 2021-04-22 13:06:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Eldridge-Backed SPAC Scoops Up Ticket Reseller Vivid Seats |
The deal values the pandemic-hit company at about $2 billion as Todd Boehly bets on a concert and sports rebound |
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| 2021-04-22 13:00:00 |
Markets |
Americans Are More Optimistic About Their Retirement Savings |
About three-quarters of U.S. workers and retirees believe they will have enough money for retirement, new survey shows |
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| 2021-04-22 12:47:00 |
Tech |
The Correct Way to Wear Your Fitbit or Apple Watch (You’re Doing It Wrong) |
Fitness trackers are more popular than ever. But inaccurate metrics could be messing with your workouts if you strap yours on like an analog watch. |
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| 2021-04-22 11:55:00 |
Opinion |
Cuomo Finishes the Pandemic as He Started It, by Failing Seniors |
In prioritizing vaccines, New York put ‘equity’ and special interests ahead of the elderly and vulnerable. |
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| 2021-04-22 11:53:00 |
Opinion |
The Permanent Truth About Temporary Inflation |
Reduced living standards aren’t an accident. They’re the whole point of today’s economic policy. |
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| 2021-04-22 11:13:00 |
Tech |
Why New Induction Cooktops Are Safer and Faster Than Gas or Electric |
Rather than relying on flames or piping hot burners, these high-tech ranges use electromagnetism to heat the bottom of pans directly. Here, the pros and cons. |
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| 2021-04-22 09:43:00 |
U.S. |
The Derek Chauvin Prosecutors and Their Big Gamble |
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison took risks, brought in outside lawyers, and won a rare murder conviction of a police officer |
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| 2021-04-22 09:14:00 |
Markets |
Nestlé Is Both Teacher and Threat to Danone |
Two of Europe’s biggest food companies had very different first-quarter results despite common problems |
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| 2021-04-22 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Intel’s Earnings Expected to Retreat as CEO Gelsinger Works Toward Revival |
Wall Street is looking for more hints about the pace of the chip maker’s turnaround effort |
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| 2021-04-22 08:54:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Needs a New Strategy |
Raising new capital will reassure wealth-management clients, but CEO’s attachment to a crisis-prone business mix is worrying |
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| 2021-04-22 08:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Austrian Wine That Sommeliers Love—Ripe for Rediscovery |
Two decades ago, Grüner Veltliner was a wine-world phenom. Thanks to an excellent 2019 vintage, this dry, crisp white is ready for a resurgence, with some outstanding values on the shelves now. |
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| 2021-04-22 08:30:00 |
Economy |
ECB Keeps Monetary Stimulus On Track Amid Recession Concerns |
European Central Bank maintains pace of bond buys as Covid-19 keeps businesses shut |
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| 2021-04-22 08:23:00 |
Markets |
Change Afoot for Oil Market as Asian Demand Wanes, Iranian Supply Rises |
Increased supply from the Middle East and a fresh Covid-19 outbreak in India have flipped a key crude-oil indicator |
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| 2021-04-22 08:17:00 |
Business |
AT&T’s Revenue Rises as Wireless Unit, HBO Add Customers |
Media and telecom giant posted customer gains in wireless and media divisions while 5G spending boosted overall debt |
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| 2021-04-22 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Dogecoin Is a Joke, but It’s No Laughing Matter |
The meme cryptocurrency is part of a wave of excess that has spread across a bunch of speculative assets over the past year |
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| 2021-04-22 07:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide to Indulge her Hobbies |
Cultivate the new interests Mom picked up in quarantine (or would have, if she’d had time) with these 12 gifts, from art kits and books to tennis clothes and gardening gear |
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| 2021-04-22 07:30:00 |
Markets |
A Red-Hot Copper Fund Could Lose Its Shine |
Interest in a copper index fund spiked alongside commodity’s price. Despite metal’s bullish outlook, investors should understand what they are buying. |
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| 2021-04-22 07:23:00 |
Business |
At-Home Coffee Boom During Pandemic Powers Sales at Nestle |
Packaged-food giant’s focus on coffee pays off as consumers turn to Nespresso pods and Starbucks-branded products |
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| 2021-04-22 07:18:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Notches Record $1.75 Billion Profit as Growth Strategy Pays Off |
Firm’s private-equity portfolio far outpaced the S&P 500 during the first quarter |
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| 2021-04-22 07:07:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Should Brace for Impact in China |
The electric-vehicle maker has cleaned up in China due to solid technology and a first-mover advantage, but the Auto Shanghai expo shows real competitors are roaring out of the gate |
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| 2021-04-22 07:03:00 |
World |
Australia Cancels China Infrastructure Deal, Citing National Interest |
Decision deepens diplomatic dispute; Beijing says Australian government has no sincerity to improve ties |
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| 2021-04-22 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Verdict Might Bring More Prosecutions of Police |
Past high-profile police shootings have led to more prosecutions, but the increases didn’t last as high hurdles remained |
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| 2021-04-22 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Audio Could Perk Up Facebook’s Eyes and Ears |
The social-media giant sees growth potential in new audio features, including a Clubhouse competitor |
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| 2021-04-22 06:48:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Down Ahead of Jobless Data |
The S&P 500 is poised for a muted opening as investors await more blue-chip earnings and data on the U.S. labor market |
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| 2021-04-22 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Overtime Raises $80 Million From Jeff Bezos, Drake, NBA Stars and Others |
The sports media venture, which focuses on younger fans, is starting its own high-school basketball league |
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| 2021-04-22 06:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Urge Climate Action at World Leaders Summit |
Many nations’ leaders are skeptical of U.S. promises on climate following decades of sharp policy shifts |
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| 2021-04-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Corporate Bond Gauge Signals Dwindling Economic Risk |
Speculative-grade bond spreads are narrow, a measure of investors’ outlook for the economy |
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| 2021-04-22 05:30:00 |
Business |
Netflix, Disney and Amazon’s Streaming Wars Heat Up Overseas |
With U.S. market saturated, companies are slowing Hollywood exports and spending billions of dollars to make international content |
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| 2021-04-22 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Daunte Wright Funeral Is Thursday in Minneapolis |
George Floyd’s family to attend; Al Sharpton to give a eulogy for the 20-year-old Black man killed by police |
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| 2021-04-22 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Unemployment Claims Likely Held Near Covid-19 Pandemic Low |
Recent drop in worker filings for jobless benefits adds to evidence labor market and economy are strengthening |
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| 2021-04-22 05:11:00 |
Markets |
Greensill’s Australian Parent Placed Into Liquidation |
Creditors owed nearly $1.33 billion following collapse of supply-chain finance business |
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| 2021-04-22 05:01:00 |
U.S. |
Police in North Carolina Fatally Shoot Black Man, Prompting Protests |
Shooting spurred calls for law-enforcement accountability and the release of body-camera footage |
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| 2021-04-22 04:15:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Taps Investors for Cash After Archegos Loss Widens |
Bank said it has lost $5.5 billion so far from the hedge fund’s failure, wiping out what had been a strong quarter for trading and deal making |
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| 2021-04-22 02:55:00 |
World |
India Hits Global Record for Daily New Covid-19 Cases |
The South Asian nation reported more than 314,000 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours |
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| 2021-04-21 21:21:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan District Attorney Ends Prostitution Prosecutions |
D.A.’s move follows New York state’s repeal earlier this year of an anti-prostitution loitering statute known as the ‘walking while trans’ ban |
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| 2021-04-21 20:02:00 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Corporate Tech Leaders Are Mixed on EU Artificial Intelligence Bill |
Some welcome clarity on personal data use, others say proposed regulations will stifle innovation |
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| 2021-04-21 20:00:00 |
Real Estate |
SmartRent to Merge With Fifth Wall SPAC in $2.2 Billion Deal |
Seller of smart home technology also books a $155 million investment from a group including Blackstone, Lennar |
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| 2021-04-21 19:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Long-Awaited Return Trip to Puerto Rico |
The island has faced a series of challenges lately but its essential charms—and blissful beaches—remain largely the same, reports one former resident |
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| 2021-04-21 19:52:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Indicts the Minneapolis Police |
Investigating the entire department will burden the crime-plagued city. |
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| 2021-04-21 19:48:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Poised to Recognize Massacres of Armenians as Genocide, Officials Say |
President said during his campaign he would acknowledge killings as genocide, a move that would upset U.S. ally Turkey |
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| 2021-04-21 19:48:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA Board Member Says Receivership Would End Gun-Rights Group |
The NRA kicked-off the defense of its bankruptcy filing and CEO Wayne LaPierre during the third week of trial |
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| 2021-04-21 19:25:00 |
CFO Journal |
Whirlpool CFO Faces Higher Costs as Component Shortages Force Production Line Shifts |
The appliance maker has limited visibility into its orders for key components such as microchips and plastics |
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| 2021-04-21 18:59:00 |
Finance |
Credit Suisse’s Exposure to Archegos Investments Grew to More Than $20 Billion |
Parts of the investment bank hadn’t fully implemented systems to keep pace with Archegos’s fast growth |
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| 2021-04-21 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Amul Thapar’s American Dream |
He knows life tenure isn’t meant to create a judiciary of pundits. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
The D.C. Statehood Gambit |
The latest House Democratic power grab is unconstitutional. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
The Maxine Waters Problem |
When America’s officials desert any standards for public or personal behavior, expect violence. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Left Brightens GOP Midterm Chances |
Democrats won’t have a leg to stand on if they keep shooting themselves in the foot. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Wants to Spend, Not Invest |
His plan draws down private capital to fund current consumption, not actual infrastructure. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
How Planned Parenthood Can Atone for Margaret Sanger |
If it really wants to transcend its founder’s eugenics legacy, it should disavow abortion due to a prenatal diagnosis of disability. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Want Infrastructure? Build Shipyards |
A lack of facilities to support naval vessels risks handing China a military advantage. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Lebanon Could Use a Currency Board |
Such arrangements have worked in other countries whose economic and political woes seemed intractable. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:39:00 |
Books |
‘In Search of a Kingdom’ Review: Navigating a Sea of Rivals |
A man who thought himself to be Francis Drake’s co-captain was tried for mutiny. The two men dined together on the night before his beheading. |
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| 2021-04-21 18:36:00 |
Politics |
Apple, Google Come Under Fire at Senate Antitrust Hearing |
Lawmakers, mobile app companies take aim at tech giants’ power over their smartphone ecosystems |
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| 2021-04-21 18:15:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile’s Former Chief Collected $137 Million After Clinching Sprint Takeover |
John Legere and other executives received lucrative payouts in 2020; a $55 million package for current CEO Mike Sievert |
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| 2021-04-21 17:39:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.S. Blacklists State-Owned Myanmar Timber and Pearl Companies |
The sanctions come as the U.S. ramps up pressure on the military regime in Myanmar |
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| 2021-04-21 17:39:00 |
Politics |
Derek Chauvin Trial Jumpstarts Police-Overhaul Efforts in Congress |
Legal shields protecting officers from lawsuits remain sticking point |
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| 2021-04-21 17:27:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hertz Proposes Shareholder Payout as Part of Bankruptcy-Exit Plan |
The rental-car company has agreed to a revised plan to finance its exit from bankruptcy that includes a shareholder recovery |
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| 2021-04-21 17:05:00 |
U.S. |
After Derek Chauvin Verdict, Minneapolis Isn’t Taking Down Plywood Just Yet |
Businesses in other U.S. cities breathe a sigh of relief after last year’s unrest following the murder of George Floyd |
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| 2021-04-21 17:03:00 |
Politics |
Vanita Gupta Narrowly Confirmed as Associate Attorney General |
Senate approves longtime civil-rights lawyer as No. 3 Justice Department official, with just one Republican joining Democrats in 51-49 vote |
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| 2021-04-21 17:02:00 |
Business |
Walmart Is Pulling Plug on More Robots |
Retailer has been phasing out automated pickup towers as curbside services have become popular |
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| 2021-04-21 17:02:00 |
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AI Experts Even More in Demand as Economy Opens Up |
Home Depot, PPG, Deere are among the U.S. companies planning to expand AI hiring this year |
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| 2021-04-21 17:00:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Watchdog, Acting Chief Address Shortcomings Exposed by Riot |
Capitol Police officials call for hiring more officers and bolstering training in response to the Jan. 6 storming of the building by pro-Trump rioters |
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| 2021-04-21 16:43:00 |
Markets |
Biotech Stocks Fall Out of Favor After Disappointing Trial Results, Big Rally |
Investors turn to banks, energy producers and other stocks as Covid-19 vaccines reach more people and economy picks up |
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| 2021-04-21 16:31:00 |
Tech |
Automation Software Maker UiPath’s Shares Rise 23% in Market Debut |
Company involved in so-called robotic process automation is valued at about $36 billion |
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| 2021-04-21 16:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Public and Private Colleges in the Northeast |
The region has six of the country’s top 10 private schools in the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-04-21 15:46:00 |
Business |
Ford Prolongs Shutdowns at Several U.S. Plants Due to Chip Shortage |
Auto maker extends downtime that will affect production of its popular F-150 truck |
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| 2021-04-21 15:21:00 |
Television Review |
‘Rutherford Falls’ Review: Monumentally Meh |
A Peacock comedy starring Ed Helms wades into the debate over removing historic statues, but the jokes sink fast. |
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| 2021-04-21 15:16:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Launches Probe Into Minneapolis Police Practices After George Floyd Killing |
Justice Department will investigate whether the city’s police department has engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing |
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| 2021-04-21 14:45:00 |
Arts |
Oscars 2021’s Red Carpet: Awards Season’s Comeback Story |
The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will offer stars an in-person showcase after mostly virtual events during the pandemic. |
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| 2021-04-21 14:36:00 |
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Bank of Canada Leaves Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged, Will Slow Pace of Bond Buying |
Central bank holds overnight interest rate steady at 0.25% |
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| 2021-04-21 14:35:00 |
Politics |
Earmark Ban Splits Senate Republicans Ahead of Vote |
Practice allows lawmakers to direct federal money to specific projects in their home states |
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| 2021-04-21 14:25:00 |
Politics |
FTC Nominee Khan Signals Support for Aggressive Approach on Big Tech |
Sen. Cruz ‘looks forward’ to working with Lina Khan, but other Republicans question her views and experience |
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| 2021-04-21 13:19:00 |
Opinion |
Michigan Woman Defies State Travel Advisory |
Lansing resident sensibly visits vaccinated father who lives in Florida, where protection of seniors is prioritized. |
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| 2021-04-21 13:06:00 |
Middle East |
Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Advance as U.S. Offers Sanctions Relief |
Biden administration signals openness to easing measures against oil, finance and other sectors, but Tehran wants to see specifics |
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| 2021-04-21 13:04:00 |
Markets |
Auto Dealers’ Record Sales Take a Back Seat for Investors |
Supply constraints lead to impressive profits today but raise real concerns about business for the rest of the year |
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| 2021-04-21 13:04:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Moves to Unwind Trump Auto-Emissions Policy |
The U.S. will end its fight with California, setting the stage for stricter regulations |
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| 2021-04-21 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
Welcome to Joe Biden’s Boom Economy |
The economy is recovering at a rapid clip, thanks in large part to a $5 trillion infusion from the feds. |
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| 2021-04-21 12:32:00 |
Whats News World Wide |
What’s News: World-Wide |
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| 2021-04-21 12:15:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Oddity’ by Eli Brown, illustrated by Karin Rytter |
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| 2021-04-21 12:11:00 |
Arts |
Should You Watch the 2021 Oscars? A Skeptic’s Guide |
Theaters were closed, big movies were postponed, and TV took over. But the 93rd Academy Awards could mark a turning point. Here’s what you need to know even if you haven’t seen any of the nominated films. |
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| 2021-04-21 11:54:00 |
World |
Indonesian Submarine With 53 On Board Goes Missing Off Bali |
Country’s navy searches for the German-built vessel, which may have lost control during a drill |
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| 2021-04-21 11:51:00 |
Markets |
European Union Aims for Clarity in Murky World of Sustainable Investing |
Large U.S. banks are bracing for more ESG regulation in Europe and America |
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| 2021-04-21 11:12:00 |
Business |
FDA Finds Poor Conditions at Contractor’s Plant for Making J&J’s Covid-19 Vaccine |
Inspectors found the Emergent BioSolutions plant didn’t maintain clean and sanitary conditions and didn’t follow procedures to prevent contamination |
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| 2021-04-21 11:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Men’s Skin Care: A Foolproof, 3-Step Guide |
Want great skin but lack the faintest idea of where to start? Here, three utterly simple steps to getting a healthy, hydrated visage, care of dermatologists—plus, the only three products you need. |
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| 2021-04-21 11:05:00 |
Arts |
The Academy Behind the Academy Awards, by the Numbers |
Ratings may drop for the Oscars, but the academy itself is on firm financial ground thanks to its investments and broadcast deals |
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| 2021-04-21 11:02:00 |
Opinion |
Is the War in Afghanistan Worth Fighting? |
The Biden administration’s decision to withdraw will not end a ‘forever war.’ The war will continue, then the U.S. will be forced back in. |
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| 2021-04-21 11:01:00 |
Opinion |
Bob Mundell Was Not Your Usual Economist |
He became a rock star in China for his advocacy of a fixed exchange rate. |
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| 2021-04-21 10:58:00 |
Opinion |
John Maynard Keynes, Old White Male Conservative? |
His intrinsic-value approach to investing was, in essence, a conservative way to build net worth. |
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| 2021-04-21 10:42:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s Most Valuable Tech Company Can Help the Chip Shortage |
ASML, which sells semiconductor-manufacturing equipment to the likes of Intel, expects to grow revenue by almost 30% this year and is ramping up capacity |
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| 2021-04-21 10:16:00 |
Opinion |
The Jury’s Answer in the Derek Chauvin Trial |
An officer’s cruelty, a mob’s threats and a long, tragic history add up to a conviction for murder. |
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| 2021-04-21 10:09:00 |
U.S. |
Ransomware Targeted by New Justice Department Task Force |
After ‘worst year ever’ for the cyberattacks, department seeks to disrupt digital ecosystem that supports them |
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| 2021-04-21 10:03:00 |
World |
Japan Can’t Be Forced to Pay ‘Comfort Women,’ South Korean Court Says |
Ruling on World War II sex slaves case breaks with a recent verdict in the same court |
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| 2021-04-21 09:57:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Propose Cutting U.S. Emissions in Half by 2030 |
Administration is looking to assert U.S. leadership on climate policy amid tensions with China |
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| 2021-04-21 09:04:00 |
Markets |
Netflix, Halliburton, CSX, Chipotle: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stock futures are pointing to losses at the opening bell |
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| 2021-04-21 09:02:00 |
U.S. |
Officer Brian Sicknick: What We Know About His Death |
An official finding that he died of natural causes doesn’t support earlier accounts that he died of injuries incurred during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack |
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| 2021-04-21 09:02:00 |
CMO Today |
You & Mr Jones Forms New Media Division Led by Former Mindshare CEO Nick Emery |
The new business unit will be backed with more than $300 million to fund acquisitions and other investments |
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| 2021-04-21 08:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Sunny Puerto Rico Is a Terrific Covid-Era Escape |
The island has faced a series of challenges lately but its essential charms—and blissful beaches—remain largely the same, reports one former resident |
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| 2021-04-21 08:47:00 |
World |
Putin Warns Against Crossing Russia’s ‘Red Line’ Amid Military Buildup Near Ukraine |
Kremlin leader accuses certain nations of unfairly targeting Russia, while protesters plan to rally in support of Putin foe Alexei Navalny |
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| 2021-04-21 08:32:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Why Justina Blakeney Has Three Instagram Handles |
The designer and author, 42, whose latest book is ‘Jungalow: Decorate Wild,’ shares what’s on her phone. |
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| 2021-04-21 08:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Super League Is Dead. Here’s What Sports Learned. |
A powerful cabal of soccer powerhouses crumples amid outrage. Do fans have more power than previously thought? |
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| 2021-04-21 08:06:00 |
Politics |
Unions, Pfizer and a Record Label Helped Biden Inaugural Committee Raise $61.8 Million |
Wealthy individuals and small donors rounded out haul for televised virtual event |
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| 2021-04-21 08:00:00 |
Economy |
The Job Market Is Tighter Than You Think |
Solid wage growth and unfilled openings point to much less slack than after previous recession |
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| 2021-04-21 08:00:00 |
Business |
Researchers Uncover Advertising Scam Targeting Streaming-TV Apps |
Fraudsters mimicked popular apps, siphoned off revenue from unsuspecting advertisers, cybersecurity firm says |
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| 2021-04-21 08:00:00 |
Health |
Pfizer Identifies Fake Covid-19 Shots Abroad as Criminals Exploit Vaccine Demand |
In Mexico, about 80 people received fraudulent doses, and in Poland authorities recovered vials likely containing an anti-wrinkle treatment |
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| 2021-04-21 07:33:00 |
Tech |
Startups Crack Records as More Money Flows to Silicon Valley |
Chase for next big social-media app drives funding frenzy |
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| 2021-04-21 07:16:00 |
Markets |
China’s Green-Power Funding Is Blowing in the Wind |
After a renewable-energy investment binge, further progress depends partly on persuading power developers to keep building while the government still owes them money |
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| 2021-04-21 07:01:00 |
Markets |
The Americanization of European Sports Seems Inevitable |
Plans for a soccer Super League are falling through, but a U.S.-style shakeup would be in the interest of both viewers and top clubs |
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| 2021-04-21 06:36:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Amid Concerns Around Covid-19 Infection Rate |
S&P 500 and Dow are on track for a muted trading session following two days of declines |
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| 2021-04-21 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
NBCUniversal Hires Nielsen Executive to Expand Its Measurement Work |
The media giant is spending more than $100 million annually on data and technology initiatives |
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| 2021-04-21 06:22:00 |
World |
Artificial Intelligence, Facial Recognition Face Curbs in New EU Proposal |
The EU is proposing one of the first laws globally to regulate the use of artificial intelligence for ‘high risk’ applications like hiring and policing |
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| 2021-04-21 06:01:00 |
Markets |
Iron Ore Price Rally Blunts China’s Trade Pressure |
The price of the steelmaking ingredient has surged to a decade high, helping Australia as it navigates trade tensions with Beijing |
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| 2021-04-21 06:00:00 |
Experience Report |
‘Gifting-as-a-Service’ Companies Want to Rid the World of Unused Corporate Swag |
Goodbye, oversized branded T-shirts? Businesses like Alyce and Snappy raise cash as the reinventors of corporate gifting |
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| 2021-04-21 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Private-Equity Firms Regain Taste for Giant Buyouts |
With a record $1.6 trillion in unspent cash, firms are looking for ways to deploy it in a pricey market |
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| 2021-04-21 05:30:00 |
Financial Regulation |
Executives Wonder if Their Stock Selloffs Were Linked to Archegos |
It can be difficult for a company to know who owns its stock |
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| 2021-04-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
Energy Giants Ditch Oil and Coal Projects. Smaller Rivals Want Them. |
BP, Rio Tinto and others sell assets for financial and environmental reasons, in possible boon for those who still embrace fossil fuels |
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| 2021-04-21 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Tesla Apologizes for Its Handling of China Customer After Outcry |
Car maker’s public apology follows criticism from Communist Party body that the company is arrogant and sells defective products |
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| 2021-04-21 05:30:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Climate Overture to Biden: Pay Us Not to Raze Amazon |
President Bolsonaro’s proposition comes as Brazil seeks support from U.S. to curtail deforestation in world’s biggest rainforest |
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| 2021-04-21 05:00:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
Startup Gets Backing to Create Clearing Firm for Equities |
Embedded Financial, launched by a former Square executive, raises $20 million in prelaunch funding |
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| 2021-04-21 03:06:00 |
U.S. |
Columbus Police Officer Kills Teenage Girl Who Was Holding a Knife |
Decision to swiftly release the bodycam video is a departure from protocol |
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| 2021-04-20 23:16:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Verdict: Across America, Cheers, Then Calls to Action |
Many herald verdict as a victory in effort to combat police violence against people of color, although several said there is still work to do |
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| 2021-04-20 20:29:00 |
Markets |
Netflix Will Need Some Post-Summer Blockbusters |
Weak subscriber outlook means streaming giant will need a big fall season |
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| 2021-04-20 20:20:00 |
Opinion |
Railing Against the Wind |
Biden cancels offshore projects amid local political opposition. |
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| 2021-04-20 20:18:00 |
Opinion |
Jerry Nadler’s Double Taxation Lesson |
He unwittingly calls to abolish the corporate and estate taxes. |
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| 2021-04-20 20:14:00 |
Opinion |
Inoculating the Government |
The CDC and FDA abdicated to outsiders on the J&J vaccine. |
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| 2021-04-20 20:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Chauvin Verdict: Guilty |
The jury and the justice system again worked far better than political critics behaved. |
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| 2021-04-20 20:04:00 |
CIO Journal |
Big Tech Uses Cloud to Facilitate Covid-19 Vaccine Sign-ups |
Amazon.com, Google and Microsoft each have released platforms to manage millions of bookings |
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| 2021-04-20 19:48:00 |
U.S. |
The Derek Chauvin Verdict: What We Know |
The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted on all three counts with which he was charged in the murder of George Floyd |
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| 2021-04-20 19:48:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Purdue’s Sackler Family Owners Worth $11 Billion, Documents Show |
The disclosures show wealth built up by Purdue’s family owners, who have offered to pay $4.28 billion in a proposed bankruptcy deal |
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| 2021-04-20 19:15:00 |
U.S. |
Arizona Governor Declares State of Emergency at Border |
Republican Doug Ducey says state will deploy 250 national guard troops, blames Biden for surge in illegal crossings |
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| 2021-04-20 19:06:00 |
Business |
Foxconn Shrinks Plans for Wisconsin Plant |
Electronics maker signs new deal with state to invest up to $672 million, instead of up to $10 billion |
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| 2021-04-20 18:35:00 |
CFO Journal |
Boeing CFO Guided Aircraft Maker Through 737 MAX Crisis |
In an unexpected move, Greg Smith is set to retire in July |
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| 2021-04-20 18:32:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s New iPad Pro, Apple TV, AirTags and M1 iMac: What You Need to Know |
Apple announced a hodgepodge of updates to many existing product lines, and revealed a new product as well. Here’s the rundown, along with our expert take. |
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| 2021-04-20 18:31:00 |
U.S. |
Lisa Monaco Is Confirmed by Senate as Deputy Attorney General |
Experienced national-security official takes Justice Department’s No. 2 job with focus on Jan. 6 riot probe, domestic and foreign threats |
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| 2021-04-20 18:24:00 |
Experience Report |
Amazon Does Haircuts Now |
The e-commerce giant said its first salon will be a place to collaborate with the professional beauty industry and test new technologies |
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| 2021-04-20 18:23:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Back Temporary Extension of Larger Child Tax Credit |
Some Democratic lawmakers have pressed for a permanent change to the payments |
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| 2021-04-20 18:18:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin’s Trial Was an Experiment in Pandemic Justice |
The proceeding to determine guilt in George Floyd’s death featured masked attorneys, plexiglass and white-noise machines |
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| 2021-04-20 18:08:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Mayor Unveils Plans to Curb Gun Crimes |
Community investment, redeployment of police part of plan to combat surge of gun violence in the city |
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| 2021-04-20 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Era of Easy Money |
Enjoy it while it lasts. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:57:00 |
World |
EU Calls for J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Warning on Blood Clots, But Says Benefits Outweigh Risks |
U.S. tally of blood-clot cases linked to the vaccine rises to nine |
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| 2021-04-20 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Is AT&T a Train Wreck? |
The company’s epic adventure in reinvention reaches a moment of truth. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
The $1 Trillion Tax Evasion Opportunity |
A little spending on the IRS could yield a lot of revenue that’s going uncollected. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
A Shipping Crisis Waiting to Happen |
Enormous container vessels move goods efficiently—but a lot could go wrong. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:51:00 |
Markets |
Apple’s iPad and Mac Moment Should Linger |
Tablet and PC sales got a strong boost from the Covid-19 pandemic. Changed work habits should keep demand elevated. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:50:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Guilty of Murder in Death of George Floyd |
Floyd’s death last May in police custody was captured on video that went viral and set off summer of unrest |
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| 2021-04-20 17:50:00 |
Books |
‘Blood and Treasure’ Review: A Boone for the Frontier |
Daniel Boone despised his reputation as an Indian fighter. He was vastly more proud of his ability to endure the burdens of the huntsman’s life. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
The Lessons That Stuck This Year |
Students reflect on the books and classes that changed their thinking. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats Are Fooling Themselves on Immigration |
Voters didn’t always like Trump’s tone, but they broadly supported his strategy at the border. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Even in Cricket, No Rest From the Woke |
The venerable term ‘batsman’ has been banished from an ESPN website. |
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| 2021-04-20 17:44:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Block GOP Effort to Censure Maxine Waters Over Remarks About Derek Chauvin Trial |
California Democratic congresswoman at weekend protest urged more confrontational approach if jury didn’t return guilty verdict |
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| 2021-04-20 17:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Soccer Super League on Verge of Collapse as Chelsea and Manchester City Initiate Withdrawal |
Lavish plan to reshape soccer around 12 wealthy clubs is set to lose two key members, signaling that the unpopular proposal could quickly unravel. |
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| 2021-04-20 16:55:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Mr. Mole Moves In’ by Lesley-Anne Green |
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| 2021-04-20 16:51:00 |
Exhibition Review |
‘When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools From Japan’ Review: No Nails? No Problem! |
A modest subject belies the magic of Japan Society’s current show. |
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| 2021-04-20 16:48:00 |
Television Review |
‘Generation Hustle’ Review: True Grift |
An HBO Max documentary reels viewers in with the stories of brazen fraudsters who hoodwinked their victims in pursuit of fame and fortune. |
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| 2021-04-20 16:46:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Says He Is Praying for ‘Right Verdict’ in Murder Trial of Derek Chauvin |
President discloses that he reached out to Floyd family this week |
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| 2021-04-20 16:10:00 |
Business |
Simon & Schuster Says Mike Pence Book Will Proceed, Despite Employee Petitions |
‘We come to work each day to publish, not cancel,’ CEO Jonathan Karp says in letter to staffers |
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| 2021-04-20 16:08:00 |
World |
Russia Strikes Islamic State Strongholds in Syria as Insurgency Gains Ground |
From desert hide-outs, militants have extended their reach across the country, attacking oil convoys and assassinating Syrian military commanders |
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| 2021-04-20 16:08:00 |
Opinion |
Afghanistan: The U.S. Can Always Go Back |
Harsh but limited strikes can deter and punish terrorism. Nation building is an expensive diversion. |
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| 2021-04-20 16:07:00 |
Opinion |
Tax Hikes Will Stifle the Recovery |
Biden’s proposal would make American companies less competitive overseas, resulting in lost U.S. jobs. |
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| 2021-04-20 16:05:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Meatpacker JBS USA Hires New Chief Legal Officer |
The appointment of Kevin Arquit, a former U.S. antitrust enforcer, comes as the U.S. meat industry faces antitrust scrutiny |
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| 2021-04-20 15:19:00 |
Tech |
Discord Ends Deal Talks With Microsoft |
Chat startup to stay independent as it resumes interest in a potential initial public offering |
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| 2021-04-20 14:50:00 |
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Biden Pushes to Protect Power Companies’ Supply Chains |
Implementing Trump-era executive order could limit equipment from China and Russia |
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| 2021-04-20 14:38:00 |
Business |
Tribune Publishing Sets Date for Shareholder Vote on Alden Bid |
May 21 deadline narrows window for competing bidder Stewart Bainum Jr. to firm up financing |
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| 2021-04-20 14:23:00 |
Experience Report |
TikTok Adds Automated Captions, Making Platform More Open to Deaf People |
Advocates welcome the new feature, the latest move among social media companies to make their platforms more accessible to all |
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| 2021-04-20 14:10:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SNC-Lavalin Says World Bank Lifts Sanctions Imposed in 2013 |
The sanctions stemmed from allegations the Canadian engineering company bribed officials in Bangladesh |
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| 2021-04-20 13:36:00 |
Opinion |
Oscars 2021: An Academy Award Ceremony Like No Other |
The stars gather for another chorus of ‘Hooray for Hollywood,’ at a time when it feels like ‘High Noon’ for the industry. |
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| 2021-04-20 13:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Navigate Changing Etiquette as Covid Rules Shift |
Nobody knows how to interact with each other as vaccines change our social expectations. Here’s how to handle it. |
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| 2021-04-20 13:11:00 |
World |
China, U.S. Close to Naming New Ambassadors as Rivalry Grows |
Beijing plans to appoint Qin Gang, who has accompanied Xi on overseas trips, and Washington is expected to name R. Nicholas Burns, a veteran diplomat |
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| 2021-04-20 13:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Driving Beat of Cándido Camero’s Conga |
Born 100 years ago this week, the popular Cuban drummer left behind a legacy that lives on in the rhythms of today’s music. |
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| 2021-04-20 12:32:00 |
Arts |
Which Oscar Nominees Should Win This Year? |
WSJ critic Joe Morgenstern picks his favorite contenders across the Academy Award’s top six categories |
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| 2021-04-20 12:21:00 |
Markets |
Regulator Bars Former Goldman Analyst for Insider Trading |
Finra says Brian Maguire bought shares in two companies after finding out about another analyst’s upgrade |
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| 2021-04-20 12:07:00 |
Markets |
Regulators Question Credit Suisse Over Recent Archegos-Related Stock Sales |
Any additional losses are expected to be small in relation to the earlier amount |
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| 2021-04-20 11:58:00 |
Opinion |
Replying to Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on Woke CEOs |
In a large U.S. corporation, it is anything but courageous to recite the progressive party line or criticize a conservative position. |
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| 2021-04-20 11:57:00 |
Markets |
Dealers Are Selling Cars So Fast They Don’t Need to Borrow |
Snarled supply chain for new cars is slowing banks’ loans to dealers, but surging used-car prices are a driving force for auto lenders |
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| 2021-04-20 11:57:00 |
Opinion |
Numbers Don’t Add Up for the Vaccine Pause |
Many more lives are at risk than 6 in 6.8 million. |
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| 2021-04-20 11:55:00 |
Opinion |
‘Mom Cardigan’ Does Not Do This Garment Justice. |
The ‘mom’ reference and instructions on how to avoid a ‘mumsy look’ are pejorative. |
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| 2021-04-20 11:54:00 |
Markets |
Canadians Send Rail Valuations Northwards, but Not Beyond Reason |
A bidding duel for Kansas City Southern highlights sector’s unique attractions |
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| 2021-04-20 11:26:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Lays Out Vision for a World Without a Single Dominant Power |
Xi rejected ‘unilateralism pursued by certain countries’ and promoted the U.N. and WTO in a speech that didn’t name the U.S. |
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| 2021-04-20 11:11:00 |
World |
Japan to Reimpose Covid-19 State of Emergency in Tokyo and Osaka Ahead of Summer Olympics |
The two cities aim to curb sharp rise in coronavirus cases as British variant spreads |
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| 2021-04-20 11:10:00 |
Markets |
Johnson & Johnson Shows Health Economy Is Nearing Full Strength |
Covid-19 vaccine hiccups marginal as healthcare giant benefits from recovery |
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| 2021-04-20 10:51:00 |
U.S. |
Awaiting Derek Chauvin Verdict, Police Prepare New Approach to Protests |
Departments from Los Angeles to New York have instituted new policies after criticism of their handling of last summer’s marches |
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| 2021-04-20 10:51:00 |
CMO Today |
Omnicom First-Quarter Results Beat Expectations as Pandemic Impact Wanes in Some Ad Markets |
The ad giant said organic revenue decreased 1.8%, a turnaround after a 9.6% plunge in the fourth quarter |
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| 2021-04-20 10:37:00 |
Markets |
Biden Administration Resparks an Old Danger for Cigarette Stocks |
Companies most exposed to risk of tighter tobacco regulations have made little progress since threat came into focus in 2017 |
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| 2021-04-20 10:17:00 |
World |
Germany’s Conservatives Select Chairman as Election Candidate |
Armin Laschet, who has performed poorly in recent polls, now enters race for chancellery |
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| 2021-04-20 09:55:00 |
Business |
Boeing Board Extends Retirement Age for CEO David Calhoun |
Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith to retire in July |
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| 2021-04-20 09:43:00 |
Markets |
Bonds Reflect Hope That U.S. Recovery Will Spread to Europe |
Difference between the yields on Treasurys and German bunds has tightened as expectations about the relative pace of economic recovery shifted |
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| 2021-04-20 09:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
Teens, Tell Us One Thing About Your 2020 |
The Wall Street Journal is creating a special project about the one thing teens want their future selves to remember from 2020. Have something to share with us? Let us know by filling out the form below. |
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| 2021-04-20 09:36:00 |
Business |
Daily Mail Owner Files Antitrust Suit Against Google, Citing Royals Coverage |
Publisher says its U.K. royals coverage was played down in search results; claims it was punished for not steering sufficient ad space to Google |
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| 2021-04-20 09:08:00 |
World |
Economist John Williamson Set Off an Unintended Uproar |
Coiner of term Washington Consensus, who has died at age 83, was offering guide to orthodox thinking, not ideology |
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| 2021-04-20 08:32:00 |
World |
Chad’s President Dies After Battle With Rebels, Military Says |
Idriss Déby spent three decades leading African nation in region destabilized by Libyan conflict |
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| 2021-04-20 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Blackstone Bets on India’s Rising E-Commerce With Warehouse Deal |
Investment firm intends to acquire and develop a logistics portfolio that could eventually cover 21.5 million square feet |
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| 2021-04-20 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
During Pandemic, Landlords Find Relying on One Office Tenant Can Backfire |
Leasing an entire building to one company is often an efficient way to collect steady rent checks, but some of these tenants are deciding not to renew |
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| 2021-04-20 07:53:00 |
Markets |
Weak Lending in Europe Hampers Covid-19 Recovery |
Despite huge stimulus from the European Central Bank, companies appear reluctant to take out fresh loans |
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| 2021-04-20 07:45:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 Vaccine Adds $100 Million to Quarterly Sales |
Vaccine now on pause amid safety concerns but could return to use Friday |
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| 2021-04-20 07:34:00 |
Markets |
The Covid-19 Risk to Markets Isn’t All Over |
India’s worsening outbreak is taking the sheen off its impressive equity-market performance |
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| 2021-04-20 07:26:00 |
Markets |
Travelers Sees Pre-Tax Catastrophe Losses More Than Double From Storms |
The property-casualty insurer reports increased profit and revenue in latest quarter |
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| 2021-04-20 07:04:00 |
Business |
Toshiba Rebuffs CVC Takeover Offer |
Japanese industrial conglomerate says it prefers to stay a public company |
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| 2021-04-20 07:01:00 |
Business |
Procter & Gamble Will Raise Prices in September |
Price increases on baby products, adult diapers and feminine-care brands come as the company reports slowing growth in latest quarter |
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| 2021-04-20 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
More Hispanic Americans Are Buying Homes, Helping Stoke Hot Housing Market |
Number of Hispanic homeowners rose by more than 700,000 to nearly 9 million in 2020, the biggest one-year increase in two decades |
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| 2021-04-20 06:55:00 |
Deals |
Canadian National Plans to Make $30 Billion Topping Bid for Kansas City Southern |
Offer represents about a 20% premium to agreement with Canadian Pacific reached last month |
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| 2021-04-20 06:37:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Earnings Flurry |
Progress in rolling out Covid-19 vaccines and strong economic data has fueled the recent rally |
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| 2021-04-20 06:02:00 |
Markets |
The One-Way Bet on Carbon Credits Has Limits |
European emission allowances, one of this year’s hottest commodities, have room to rise further—as long as investors don’t all pile in at once |
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| 2021-04-20 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency Giant Binance Hires Former Top Bank Regulator |
Brian Brooks, an acting head of Office of the Comptroller of the Currency under Trump, will become CEO of Binance.US |
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| 2021-04-20 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Compliance Helps Ensure Covid-Relief Pledges Are Met, Sallie Mae’s Compliance Chief Says |
Student lender Sallie Mae in January hired Kerri Palmer, a former risk manager for Capital One Financial Corp., to serve as its new chief risk and compliance officer |
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| 2021-04-20 05:30:00 |
Business |
Netflix Faces New Test as Economies Reopen |
Subscriptions at streaming giant surged last year, but consumers are now looking to get out |
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| 2021-04-20 05:30:00 |
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Amid Republican Concerns, Fed Officials Defend Climate Work |
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| 2021-04-20 05:30:00 |
World |
A Covid-19 Lesson for the U.S. From Three Countries With Rapid Vaccination Rollouts |
Israel, the U.K. and Chile have different experiences after quickly delivering inoculations |
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| 2021-04-20 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Tax Bills May Go Up for Big Companies. It Will Be Hard to Tell How Much. |
Public companies aren’t required to disclose the amount of taxes they pay in each of the states or countries where they operate |
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| 2021-04-20 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple Spring Event Expected to Reveal Latest iPad Pro, Subscription Podcasts |
Virtual event held from Cupertino, Calif., will show off the season’s newest offerings |
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| 2021-04-20 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Minneapolis Braces for Derek Chauvin Verdict and Potential Unrest |
Destruction sparked by George Floyd’s death last summer leaves residents along Nicollet Avenue preparing for the worst |
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| 2021-04-20 01:03:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Slashed Carbon Emissions. Now They’re Climbing Again. |
The International Energy Agency expects a 4.8% rise this year, the biggest annual gain since 2010 |
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| 2021-04-19 23:58:00 |
World |
Walter Mondale Dies at 93; Jimmy Carter’s Vice President Was a Civil Rights Advocate |
Democratic politician, statesman and Minnesota native raised the status of the vice presidency |
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| 2021-04-19 22:55:00 |
U.S. |
Biden to Increase Seasonal-Worker Visas by 22,000 |
Additional visas will become available ahead of the summer season |
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| 2021-04-19 21:23:00 |
Opinion |
Maxine Roils the Chauvin Waters |
The trial judge says her comments could lead to a successful appeal. |
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| 2021-04-19 19:26:00 |
Business |
Drugmakers Accused of Causing Opioid Addiction in Trial |
J&J, Teva, Endo and AbbVie Inc.’s Allergan say they acted legally |
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| 2021-04-19 19:06:00 |
Opinion |
The Battle Over an Alzheimer’s Treatment |
Biogen’s promising drug is caught in the FDA’s political and bureaucratic limbo. |
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| 2021-04-19 19:06:00 |
Business |
Peloton Faces Mounting Pressure to Recall Treadmills After One Death, Dozens of Injuries |
Chair of House subcommittee says treadmills pose ‘grave and immediate risks’; Peloton says it won’t stop selling machines |
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| 2021-04-19 19:05:00 |
Opinion |
John Kerry’s Climate Kowtow |
How much will Biden trade away in exchange for empty promises? |
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| 2021-04-19 19:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Stealthy ‘Healthy Ports’ Plan |
Beware green mandates that coerce truckers into the Teamsters. |
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| 2021-04-19 19:03:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Weighs Whether Protected Noncitizens Get Green Cards |
Justices express skepticism that status conferred due to disaster translates to lawful permanent residency |
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| 2021-04-19 19:01:00 |
Markets |
Oprah-Backed Oatly Files for IPO |
The plant-based milk producer is backed by celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Jay-Z |
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| 2021-04-19 18:58:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD Creates Civilian Panel to Help Review Hate Crimes |
New York City has logged a 45% rise in the crimes this year compared with 2020, as offenses against Asian-Americans have increased |
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| 2021-04-19 18:57:00 |
Politics |
SEC Chief Gary Gensler Picks Top Labor Union Official for Policy Role |
Heather Slavkin Corzo’s appointment raises expectations for a progressive policy agenda |
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| 2021-04-19 18:43:00 |
Politics |
Proud Boys Leaders Ordered Detained Ahead of Trial Over Capitol Riot |
Ethan Nordean and Joseph Biggs face federal charges including conspiracy in connection with Jan. 6 attack by pro-Trump mob |
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| 2021-04-19 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
An American Epidemic of ‘Covid Mania’ |
The problem isn’t only the overreaction to the virus but the diminution of every other problem. |
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| 2021-04-19 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
ExxonMobil’s Plan to Capture Carbon |
How to create new jobs by the thousands while ameliorating climate change. |
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| 2021-04-19 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
God Is in the Punch Line |
If Chesterton’s right about humor, laughter can be sanctifying. |
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| 2021-04-19 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Tokyo Flexes Its Talons |
Suga was hawkish on China, but the soft-power U.S.-Japan alliance needs work. |
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| 2021-04-19 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden, ‘Union Guy’ |
The president’s labor agenda is the same one he brought to Washington in 1973. |
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| 2021-04-19 18:27:00 |
Books |
‘Nuclear Folly’ Review: The Big Red Gamble |
In a rage, Khrushchev started yelling and cursing and threatened to “nuke” the White House, calling JFK a “millionaire’s whore.” |
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| 2021-04-19 18:20:00 |
Business |
IBM’s Revenue Growth in Latest Period Beats Wall Street Expectations |
Profit falls as IBM focuses on reviving growth |
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| 2021-04-19 17:55:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin’s Murder Trial Goes to Jury After Closing Arguments |
‘You can believe your eyes,’ prosecutors say of the public death of George Floyd; consider all the evidence, defense argues |
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| 2021-04-19 17:53:00 |
U.S. |
FedEx Shooter Didn’t Have a Red-Flag Hearing, Indiana Prosecutor Says |
Prosecutor says he didn’t have enough evidence to pursue court order that would have prevented legal gun purchases |
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| 2021-04-19 17:44:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Cases Rise in Parts of U.S. Even as Vaccinations Pick Up |
Public-health officials say relaxed restrictions, pandemic fatigue, variants are contributing to increasing infections in some places |
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| 2021-04-19 17:39:00 |
U.S. |
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died of Stroke, D.C. Medical Examiner Says |
Report cites natural causes in officer’s death, drawing no links to Jan. 6 attack, where two rioters sprayed him with chemical and were later charged |
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| 2021-04-19 17:36:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Treasury Creates Climate Hub to Coordinate Policy |
John E. Morton, a former Obama official, will head the new office |
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| 2021-04-19 17:23:00 |
A-hed |
Soccer’s Breakaway Super League Leaves Legions of Fans Super Distraught |
Protests erupt over plans by the sport’s most successful professional teams to form their own elite and lucrative circuit, upending long-held tradition |
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| 2021-04-19 17:14:00 |
CIO Journal |
Virgin Galactic CIO Sees Key Role as Company Prepares for Commercial Operations |
Technology chief Alistair Burns of the space tourism business says priorities include integrating IT systems, driving process change |
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| 2021-04-19 17:10:00 |
Health Policy |
Biden Administration Considering Rule to Cut Nicotine in Cigarettes |
Policy could be paired with proposal to ban menthols; FDA must decide whether to pursue menthol ban by April 29 |
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| 2021-04-19 16:50:00 |
Tech |
Tesla Crash, Believed to Be Driverless, Draws Investigations |
Safety officials are probing whether car’s Autopilot was engaged at the time of the accident, which killed both occupants |
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| 2021-04-19 16:23:00 |
Tech |
Apple to Reinstate Parler, the App at Center of Online-Speech Debate |
Company removed Parler from its app store in January, citing objectionable content |
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| 2021-04-19 16:07:00 |
Music Review |
‘Sweep It Into Space’ by Dinosaur Jr. Review: An ’80s Group Keeps Roaring |
The band’s new release does more than stave off extinction, maintaining its signature sound with extra poignancy. |
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| 2021-04-19 16:06:00 |
World |
Emboldened by Biden, Europeans Harden Line on Russia |
Concern grows as Kremlin threatens Ukraine and Russia’s main opposition leader’s health deteriorates; Germany and France hold back |
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| 2021-04-19 16:03:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Asked to Compel Airing of Secret Intelligence Court’s Decisions |
Petitioners say Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court’s rulings shouldn’t be withheld from public without justification |
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| 2021-04-19 15:48:00 |
Music Review |
‘Heart & Soul’ by Eric Church Review: A Lively Triple-Header |
The singer’s ‘Stick That in Your Country Song’ might well be the mantra for his three-part, genre-defying set. |
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| 2021-04-19 15:28:00 |
Opinion |
How Liberals Explain the Decision to Leave California |
Now what can they say about Oregon? |
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| 2021-04-19 15:05:00 |
Politics |
Why Business Leaders Are Taking Political Stands |
Companies are feeling pressure from younger customers and their own employees to take a position on voting rights, other issues |
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| 2021-04-19 14:58:00 |
Markets |
Dogecoin, Once a Joke, Moves Mainstream |
Traders on online forums are whipping the meme cryptocurrency’s price higher following a meteoric 8,000% rally so far this year |
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| 2021-04-19 14:46:00 |
Politics |
Biden Infrastructure Meeting Focuses on Taxes, Scope of Plan |
President meets with lawmakers of both parties about potential changes to $2.3 trillion proposal |
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| 2021-04-19 14:13:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland Highlights Domestic Terror Threat at Oklahoma City Tribute |
Attorney general cites current concerns in speech on anniversary of 1995 attack |
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| 2021-04-19 13:54:00 |
Opinion |
What’s Behind the Attack on the U.S. Senate? |
Democrats don’t anticipate a Republican majority in the upper chamber for decades. |
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| 2021-04-19 13:52:00 |
Opinion |
Homes Price Rise Is Not Explained by Duties |
Canadian lumber mills are running flat out, exporting as much as they can produce. |
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| 2021-04-19 13:36:00 |
World |
India’s New Delhi Locks Down as Covid-19 Stretches Healthcare System to Its Limits |
Some hospitals in New Delhi are turning away patients and running low on oxygen and other supplies |
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| 2021-04-19 13:03:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Prime Brokerage Co-Heads to Leave Bank After Archegos Losses |
Prime brokerage co-heads John Dabbs, Ryan Nelson to depart, according to memo |
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| 2021-04-19 12:01:00 |
Business |
Asian-American Professionals Push For Visibility at Work |
Since George Floyd’s death, issues of race have come to the fore in many workplaces; now, after anti-Asian attacks, more Asian employees say their needs should be heard, too |
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| 2021-04-19 11:57:00 |
Opinion |
The Agenda Behind Buttigieg’s Claim That Highways Are ‘Racist’ |
Midcentury road projects displaced blacks and whites alike. Tearing them down now won’t help. |
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| 2021-04-19 11:56:00 |
Opinion |
The Chauvin Trial and the Chelsea Handler Standard of Justice |
Today’s progressives prefer summary trial convictions based on popular sentiment. |
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| 2021-04-19 11:48:00 |
U.S. |
MyPillow Sues to Counter Dominion Voting Systems’ Defamation Claims |
The voting-machine maker sued MyPillow and CEO Mike Lindell in February for defamation over election-fraud accusations |
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| 2021-04-19 11:08:00 |
Tech |
Why the Chip Shortage Is So Hard to Overcome |
Semiconductor producers are trying to increase output, but the small gains are unlikely to fix the shortfalls hampering production of everything from cars to home appliances to PCs |
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| 2021-04-19 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Grandpa Style: Why 20-Somethings Are Dressing like Senior Citizens |
Thanks to Instagram accounts like @Gramparents and books like ‘Chinatown Pretty,’ milllenials and Gen-Z are coming to appreciate their gray-haired elders’ fashion sense |
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| 2021-04-19 10:44:00 |
Markets |
Coca-Cola Sounds Alarm on Global Covid-19 Cases |
With Covid-19 cases surging in some huge markets, Coca-Cola is right to be cautious about continued sales recovery |
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| 2021-04-19 10:04:00 |
Markets |
China’s Meituan Seeks $10 Billion War Chest for Drones and Driverless Cars |
Company also unveils new generation of self-driving delivery cars it says are smarter, safer than previous versions |
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| 2021-04-19 09:54:00 |
Tech |
Union Appeals Amazon Election in Alabama, Says Company Violated Laws |
Petition seeks new election after Bessemer employees voted not to unionize; Amazon has said it followed all laws |
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| 2021-04-19 09:52:00 |
Business |
Harley-Davidson Hit With EU Tariff Ruling, Plans Appeal |
Motorcycle maker says ruling would subject its products to 56% import tariff within the EU |
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| 2021-04-19 09:50:00 |
Business |
Coca-Cola Sales Rebound as Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Expands |
Sales volume in March matched levels from two years ago as vaccine rollout boosts return to restaurants and bars |
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| 2021-04-19 09:30:00 |
Tech |
Nvidia’s $40 Billion Deal to Buy Arm Under U.K. National Security Investigation |
Government probe of proposed acquisition from SoftBank comes on top of previously announced antitrust review |
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| 2021-04-19 09:30:00 |
World |
Alexei Navalny Hospitalized in Russia Three Weeks Into Hunger Strike |
Kremlin dismisses U.S. warnings of consequences if the Putin foe dies in prison |
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| 2021-04-19 09:12:00 |
U.S. |
New Yorkers Skip the Subway Over Crime Fears |
Police officials say the transit system has never been safer, but MTA says riders’ concerns are well-founded |
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| 2021-04-19 09:00:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Needs to Better Monitor Oil, Gas Pipelines in Gulf of Mexico, Report Says |
Congress is told abandoned pipelines in Gulf pose hazards |
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| 2021-04-19 09:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Omnicom to Acquire Majority Stake in Digital Marketing Company Areteans |
Areteans adds 600 staffers to Omnicom’s data and digital consulting unit Credera |
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| 2021-04-19 08:49:00 |
World |
NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Successfully Makes Historic First Flight |
Intrepid drone overcomes extreme cold, dangerously thin air and flawed flight software to become first powered craft to fly on another world |
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| 2021-04-19 08:34:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Chelsea Handler Prefers Weed Over Coffee in the Morning |
The comedian, who recently released Chelsea Handler: Evolution, her first stand-up special in six years, also talks about learning how to say no: “I don’t know anything about boundaries. I’m a little late to the boundary party.” |
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| 2021-04-19 08:33:00 |
World |
Tesla Faces New China Test After Woman’s Auto-Show Protest Goes Viral |
Demonstrator draws wide sympathy after climbing atop Tesla Model 3 sedan and shouting allegations about faulty brakes, and videos show her being dragged away |
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| 2021-04-19 08:31:00 |
Markets |
Anti-Money-Laundering Prosecution Deals Setbacks to European Banks |
ABN Amro agreed to pay around $575 million to settle a criminal case accusing it of violating money-laundering and terrorism financing rules |
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| 2021-04-19 08:28:00 |
Markets |
The Earnings Season Is Great. Investors Are Already Looking Past It. |
First-quarter profits are delivering the largest positive surprises in sectors such as banking and retail, but those stocks aren’t doing particularly well |
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| 2021-04-19 08:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
New Soccer Super League Moves to Head Off Bans and Legal Challenges |
The shocking announcement from 12 clubs, including Real Madrid and Manchester United, has left the sport’s authorities scrambling. |
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| 2021-04-19 08:03:00 |
Markets |
Libor-Replacement Competitor Gains Strength From New Offerings |
Ameribor poses a challenge to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, preferred by many Wall Street banks and regulators |
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| 2021-04-19 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Strains, Sprains and Pinched Nerves: Injuries at Home Are on the Rise |
With the pandemic keeping people hunkered down at home, doctors are seeing injuries related to renovation projects, imperfect work set-ups and exercise. |
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| 2021-04-19 08:00:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Sanctions Squeeze Russia’s Bonds Despite Economic Strength |
Diplomatic campaign in response to alleged cyberattacks and election interference is raising borrowing costs for Russian government |
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| 2021-04-19 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Post Covid-19, Don’t Forget About Healthcare Stocks |
Industry should be in a strong position long after the worst of the pandemic is over |
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| 2021-04-19 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Travel and Tourism Brands Boost Marketing and Tailor Messages |
Expedia and Marriott are among the companies rethinking their marketing as consumers get vaccinated and travel and tourism demand grows |
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| 2021-04-19 06:45:00 |
Business |
GameStop CEO George Sherman to Step Down by July 31 |
Move is latest in a series of changes since Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen joined board |
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| 2021-04-19 06:42:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble With Dow, S&P 500 at Record Highs |
Investors look to a volley of blue-chip earnings after major indexes closed at all-time highs Friday |
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| 2021-04-19 06:16:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet Project Is Too Risky, Rivals Say |
In a rush to claim orbital real-estate, competitors ask regulators to clamp down on SpaceX’s Starlink project |
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| 2021-04-19 06:10:00 |
Business |
Lithium Miners Ink $3 Billion Merger as Demand for Electric Vehicles Booms |
Deal would create one of world’s biggest lithium producers as commodity’s prices climb on growing EV sales |
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| 2021-04-19 06:08:00 |
World |
Why Covid-19 Vaccination in Poorer Nations Has Slowed, Posing Global Risks |
As the pandemic’s weight shifts to the developing world, a huge gap in vaccinations is opening with rich nations |
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| 2021-04-19 05:58:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Asset Manager’s Bonds Recover After Selloff |
Huarong’s debt had tumbled in price after the state-backed firm delayed publishing its results |
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| 2021-04-19 05:55:00 |
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How the Pandemic Made Lumber America’s Hottest Commodity |
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| 2021-04-19 05:49:00 |
Markets |
China’s Digital Yuan Poses No Threat to the Dollar’s Dominance |
New payment methods won’t transform a currency that foreigners don’t want to hold into one that they do |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
World |
China Stresses Family Values as More Women Put Off Marriage, Childbirth |
The emphasis on women’s role as caretakers comes as the country faces dire demographic trends; on social media, women’s-rights accounts are deleted |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
Business |
Shell, Exxon Look to Profit From Capturing Customers’ Carbon Emissions |
Big oil companies are exploring charging for carbon storage, hoping to benefit from the drive to reduce emissions |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Foreign Buying of Chinese Government Bonds Stalls |
Global investors pare China holdings as yields rise elsewhere |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Expedia CFO Plans a Bigger Marketing Budget |
Travel giant hopes to capitalize on higher demand after cutting costs in response to the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
India’s Adani Faces Scrutiny for Port Deal in Myanmar |
Adani Group says it halted transactions with a Myanmar military-linked company for a port project that it says doesn’t violate U.S. sanctions |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Most New York Voters Say Gov. Andrew Cuomo Shouldn’t Resign, Poll Says |
The survey also found that 57% prefer to vote for someone else in next year’s gubernatorial election |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
Education |
Princeton Gets $20 Million From Bloomberg Philanthropies Toward Diversity |
Ivy League school aims to boost support for first-generation and low-income students while helping other schools with their programs |
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| 2021-04-19 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Where Voting Laws Are Most Likely to Change for the 2022 Election |
Nearly 1,800 bills have been filed to change election laws, but only about half have a fair chance of passing. Even fewer will become law. |
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| 2021-04-18 22:05:00 |
Business |
South by Southwest Stake Is Sold to Owner of Rolling Stone in Effort to Keep Festival Alive |
SXSW took a big hit when it was canceled last year because of Covid-19 |
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| 2021-04-18 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Working From Home Has Created a Hole That Office Gossip Used to Fill |
As long as it’s practiced with kindness and tact, breaking down office rumors with colleagues can actually be healthy for workers |
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| 2021-04-18 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York Republicans Make Their Case to Take on Gov. Andrew Cuomo |
U.S. Reps. Lee Zeldin and Elise Stefanik as well as Andrew Giuliani will speak at a gathering in Albany on Monday |
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| 2021-04-18 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Castros Still Run Cuba |
Raúl’s resignation as head of the ruling Communist Party changes nothing. |
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| 2021-04-18 18:00:00 |
Politics |
Andrew Yang Is Top Pick for New York City Mayor Among Key Voting Group |
A new poll shows the former tech entrepreneur is the No. 1 choice for Democrats age 50 and older |
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| 2021-04-18 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Biden ‘Stimulus’ Will Deaden Innovation |
Keynesians have it backward: Growth is driven by production, not consumption. |
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| 2021-04-18 17:58:00 |
Books |
‘Beyond’ Review: Cold War Cosmonaut |
Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, held symbolic value for the Soviet Union, which claimed to offer a better system than the U.S. |
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| 2021-04-18 17:52:00 |
Tech |
Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Believed to Be Driverless |
Two men died Saturday after the vehicle hit a tree north of Houston |
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| 2021-04-18 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Defense Budget Squeeze |
More money for the welfare state means less for the Pentagon. |
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| 2021-04-18 17:22:00 |
U.S. |
Shootings in Texas and Wisconsin Leave Six Dead, Add to Spate of Gun Violence |
Gunmen targeted their victims and are being sought by police |
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| 2021-04-18 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Fate of Alexei Navalny |
The Putin critic may be close to death in a Russian prison. |
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| 2021-04-18 17:21:00 |
Health |
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Pause Driven by Risk of Mistreating Blood Clots |
Officials decided that strong action was needed to alert the public, doctors to unusual cases and their nonstandard treatment |
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| 2021-04-18 17:21:00 |
Opinion |
A Salvadoran Immigrant Gets His Day at the Supreme Court |
Amid chaos back home, he received ‘temporary’ U.S. status—in 2001. |
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| 2021-04-18 17:14:00 |
U.S. |
FedEx Shooting Probe Centers on Motives, Gun Purchases |
Indianapolis prayer vigil remembers the eight victims of Thursday’s attack |
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| 2021-04-18 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
Why Would Biden Want a Summit With Putin, Whom He Calls a ‘Killer’? |
The new administration has changed the U.S. tone on Russia, but that’s worth nothing without action. |
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| 2021-04-18 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
Drug Safety Is FDA’s Job, Not CDC’s |
Clear lines of authority would make it easier to resolve the Johnson & Johnson complications. |
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| 2021-04-18 17:10:00 |
Opinion |
Queen Elizabeth Confronts the Silence |
Anyone who’s faced the death of a loved one can understand what she is going through. |
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| 2021-04-18 16:07:00 |
Politics |
Top Republican Says Senate GOP Could Be Open to Smaller Infrastructure Bill |
President Biden to discuss $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal with bipartisan group of lawmakers Monday |
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| 2021-04-18 15:59:00 |
Politics |
Biden Officials Say World-Wide Concerns and Terrorism Justify Afghanistan Pullout |
Resources are needed to confront terrorist groups in a variety of countries, officials say |
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| 2021-04-18 15:51:00 |
World |
First Dose of Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Offers Little Protection, Chile Learns |
The country vaccinated at record clip with shots developed by China’s Sinovac, then cases and deaths rose. Health experts say Chile dropped precautions too soon. |
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| 2021-04-18 15:25:00 |
Business |
Hotel Magnate Seeks Help to Save Tribune Publishing Bid After Partner’s Withdrawal |
Stewart Bainum remains committed to takeover effort of newspaper group after Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss drops out |
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| 2021-04-18 15:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
Europe’s Top Soccer Clubs Threaten to Form ‘Super League’ |
The proposal would see the six most powerful teams in England, plus six more from Spain and Italy, form their own tournament separate from the Champions League |
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| 2021-04-18 15:20:00 |
World |
Adobe Co-Founder Charles Geschke, Pioneer of Desktop Publishing and PDFs, Dies at Age 81 |
Computer scientist teamed up with John Warnock at Xerox and formed a firm that rendered traditional printing equipment obsolete |
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| 2021-04-18 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: ECB, Jobless Claims, Housing |
Surveys of purchasing managers may also indicate differences in U.S., European growth |
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| 2021-04-18 14:56:00 |
World |
Alexei Navalny Health Concerns Prompt Russian Opposition Calls for Protest |
The jailed activist’s team plans rallies on the same day Putin is scheduled to address Russia’s national legislature |
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| 2021-04-18 13:37:00 |
Opinion |
Not Every ‘Serious Crisis’ Is Alike |
Biden faces a national mood, political climate and policy challenges nothing like those in 2009. |
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| 2021-04-18 13:35:00 |
Opinion |
When to Invest in a Stupid Idea |
When no one believes in the future, that’s an opportunity. When everyone does, sell. |
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| 2021-04-18 13:33:00 |
World |
Who Is Alexei Navalny, How Is His Health and Why Is the Putin Critic on a Hunger Strike? |
Opposition leader is serving 2½ years in a penal colony and has complained of poor treatment |
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| 2021-04-18 12:51:00 |
Business |
Fauci Predicts J&J Vaccine Returning Friday, Perhaps With Limits, Warnings |
A federal vaccine-advisory committee is expected to meet April 23 to review the vaccine’s path forward |
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| 2021-04-18 11:06:00 |
Opinion |
Why Was Daunte Wright Shot by the Police? |
Wright should be alive today. But let us not forget that his behavior set this series of events in motion. |
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| 2021-04-18 11:00:00 |
Business |
Drugmakers Go on Trial Over Opioid Epidemic |
J&J, Teva, Allergan and Endo are accused of playing down the risks of opioid addiction to boost sales |
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| 2021-04-18 11:00:00 |
Business |
Supermarkets’ Revival Skips the Top Store-Brand Supplier |
TreeHouse Foods, which makes products for Walmart and other chains, has lost share during Covid-19 amid supply-chain challenges |
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| 2021-04-18 10:43:00 |
Opinion |
MLB Hypocrisy and the Racist Castro Regime |
A special brand of absurdity gives CEOs license to lecture us on Georgia voting rights while doing business with murderous Communist regimes. |
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| 2021-04-18 10:34:00 |
Opinion |
Psychology of the Online Censor: Covid-19 Edition |
Support for extended lockdown practices has become a sort of weird, weenie Woodstock. |
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| 2021-04-18 10:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
American Gymnastics Tries to Execute a Dramatic Shift in Coaching of Young Athletes |
Abuse allegations and criminal charges have recast what was once considered tough but necessary gymnast training |
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| 2021-04-18 10:00:00 |
Markets |
WeWork’s New Stock-Listing Plan Has Echoes of Its Past |
Shared office-space company is touting fast future growth and high profitability |
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| 2021-04-18 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Netflix Is Chill About Pandemic’s End |
Streaming company faces tough comparisons with its pandemic surge, but dislodging it from the top position will still be hard |
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| 2021-04-18 08:21:00 |
World |
Queen Elizabeth, Ruling Without Prince Philip, Shows No Signs of Letting Up |
The monarch, who turns 95 this week, continues to work even as she cedes some royal duties |
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| 2021-04-18 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Career Reboot: A Music Director Gets an M.B.A. to Land a Job at Ford |
Mitchell Owens pivoted from Catholic church work to a new corporate role; ‘I was a career switcher in all caps.’ |
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| 2021-04-18 07:33:00 |
World |
America’s Longest War: A Visual History of 19 Years in Afghanistan |
U.S. forces are set to withdraw amid questions whether the current peace can hold |
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| 2021-04-18 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Economic Growth Is Set to Surge. Hiring Might Not Keep Up. |
U.S. economy could face bottlenecks, wage and price pressures as labor demand outpaces supply |
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| 2021-04-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
More Stocks Are Participating in Rally, an Encouraging Sign for Bull Market |
Indicators are hitting rare milestones that are viewed as bullish signs, but some investors remain concerned about the pace of stocks’ ascent |
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| 2021-04-18 05:30:00 |
Business |
Naspers Has a $100 Billion Headache |
Africa’s largest company is struggling to bring its valuation in line with its stake in WeChat operator Tencent |
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| 2021-04-18 02:09:00 |
World |
U.S. and China Discuss Enhancing Beijing’s Climate Commitments |
Climate envoy John Kerry says meetings with counterparts in Shanghai were productive |
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| 2021-04-17 18:50:00 |
World |
Mexico Steps Up Detentions and Deportations of Migrants |
Detentions of Central American migrants in March by Mexican authorities more than doubled versus the same period last year |
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| 2021-04-17 17:56:00 |
Politics |
Biden Rebuffed Commanders’ Advice in Decision to Leave Afghanistan |
Top generals favored holding the line at 2,500 U.S. troops while negotiators pursued a peace deal |
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| 2021-04-17 17:30:00 |
U.S. |
After FedEx Shooting, Indianapolis Grieves |
Four of the eight people killed were Sikh; community holds vigils |
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| 2021-04-17 16:38:00 |
Politics |
House GOP Group Drops Plan to Establish ‘America First’ Caucus |
A proposal for the caucus highlighted respect for ‘Anglo-Saxon political traditions’; draft document met with backlash from Republican leaders |
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| 2021-04-17 16:26:00 |
Business |
Peloton Treadmills Unsafe for People With Young Children or Pets, Federal Agency Says |
Warning from CPSC comes after its probe into child’s death; Peloton calls advisory ‘inaccurate and misleading’ |
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| 2021-04-17 12:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is Kokumi the Next Taste Sensation? |
Chefs and scientists are investigating a new flavor from Japan that promises richness without fat and may find an official place on our palate |
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| 2021-04-17 12:01:00 |
Tech |
These Technologies Could Hold Back Business Travel Indefinitely |
The rise of Zoom studios and FaceTime tours—not to mention specially designed robots—suggest a new reality for business-to-business dealings even in the most hands-on of industries: manufacturing. |
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| 2021-04-17 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Partner Keeping You Awake? Here’s How to Fix That |
Pandemic anxiety isn’t the only thing robbing us of our sleep. Some of us are battling a partner who snores, hogs the covers or goes to bed at a different time. |
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| 2021-04-17 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Spring Lamb: Pro Tips From a Halal Butcher |
Get maximum value from a lamb shoulder by butchering it yourself into multiple cuts for all your springtime feasts |
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| 2021-04-17 12:00:00 |
Business |
TikTok Turns Average Joes Into Stars. Then What? |
Even when a creator scores a viral hit, repeat success can prove elusive |
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| 2021-04-17 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Lamb Shish Kebab |
Get maximum value from a lamb shoulder by butchering it yourself into multiple cuts for all your springtime feasts. |
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| 2021-04-17 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Trading His Toyota Corolla for a Ferrari Boosted This Rock Violinist’s Career |
Roddy Chong, who has toured with Shania Twain and Celine Dion, says his 2006 F430 is better than a business card; ‘It has opened a lot of doors for me’ |
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| 2021-04-17 09:00:00 |
Markets |
The New Denim Hype Looks Like a Stretch |
Levi’s and Lululemon are going in opposite directions on shifting fashion trends below the waist. The rebalancing seems excessive. |
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| 2021-04-17 09:00:00 |
Business |
Travel Boom Coming, Expedia CEO Says: ‘Hotels Will Come Screaming Back’ |
Expedia and Vrbo leader Peter Kern on leadership lessons from Barry Diller and what post-pandemic business travel will look like |
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| 2021-04-17 09:00:00 |
Politics |
House Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Trump See Fundraising Boost |
Numerous GOP primary challengers could split anti-incumbent vote in some districts in 2022 |
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| 2021-04-17 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Roblox Struggles With Sexual Content. It Hopes a Ratings System Will Address the Problem. |
Sexual role-play and ‘dating’ are common on the children’s gaming platform; parental controls help make it a safer space |
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| 2021-04-17 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Female Face Shaving is More Common Than You Think |
Dermaplaning, or full-face shaving for women, has recently taken hold on TikTok and YouTube due in part to tutorials by beauty influencers such as Jackie Aina and Jaclyn Hill |
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| 2021-04-17 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Clean-Energy Stock Mania Has Only Itself to Blame |
Massively popular clean-energy index is a prime candidate for distorting its corner of the market. But it doesn’t. |
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| 2021-04-17 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Alexander Calder: Modern From the Start’ Review: Artist, Engineer, Giant |
A striking exhibition at MoMA celebrates the sculptor and his long association with the museum, in work that ranges from his inventive jewelry to his massive mobiles. |
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| 2021-04-17 06:05:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Refocuses Asia Strategy as It Pulls Back From Consumer Banking |
The New York-based bank is planning to hire 2,300 people and expand assets under management to $450 billion in Asia |
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| 2021-04-17 05:33:00 |
World |
Prince Philip’s Funeral Set to Be a Ceremony Without Precedent |
Covid-19 restrictions have changed a long-planned event that will be closely scrutinized |
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| 2021-04-17 05:30:00 |
Business |
A $16 Billion Covid-19 Rescue Program for Music Venues Fails to Launch |
SBA unable to accept applications from theaters, concert halls seeking coronavirus aid; portal to remain closed through weekend |
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| 2021-04-17 05:30:00 |
Politics |
In Punishing Russia for SolarWinds, Biden Upends U.S. Convention on Cyber Espionage |
Administration said Moscow breached bounds of acceptable online spying with hack’s size and attack on U.S. private sector |
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| 2021-04-16 20:49:00 |
Politics |
Roger Stone Is Sued as U.S. Government Alleges Unpaid Taxes |
Longtime GOP political consultant owes nearly $2 million, civil complaint alleges |
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| 2021-04-16 20:49:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA Chief LaPierre Feared Going to Jail, Former Confidant Testifies |
Ad firm executive says LaPierre believed top lawyer was only one who could keep him out of handcuffs |
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| 2021-04-16 20:16:00 |
Politics |
Mike Pompeo and His Wife Violated Ethics Rules, State Department Watchdog Finds |
In a report, inspector general says it found that Pompeo and his wife asked an adviser to perform personal tasks |
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| 2021-04-16 19:58:00 |
Politics |
Fetal Tissue Policy Under Trump Administration Is Reversed |
NIH says it will generally allow use in federally funded medical research |
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| 2021-04-16 19:10:00 |
U.S. |
Former Dean of Temple University Business School Indicted on Fraud Charges |
Moshe Porat is accused of submitting phony data to boost online M.B.A. ranking, attract more students and increase revenue; he has said administrators used him as a scapegoat |
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| 2021-04-16 19:09:00 |
U.S. |
In 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo’s Chicago Neighborhood, the Old Sound of Gunshots and New Anger |
Chicago’s gun epidemic worsened in 2020, with a 110% increase in illegal guns |
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| 2021-04-16 18:51:00 |
Markets |
J&J, Morgan Stanley, Coinbase: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-04-16 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
If Democrats Pack the Court |
After they add Justices, the GOP could strip their jurisdiction. |
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| 2021-04-16 18:27:00 |
Business |
NASA Picks SpaceX to Build New Lunar Lander |
Decision is latest in string of lunar-related wins for Elon Musk-controlled company |
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| 2021-04-16 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Prison for Hong Kong Democrats |
Nine are sentenced, including Martin Lee and Jimmy Lai. |
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| 2021-04-16 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
The SEC’s Cryptocurrency Confusion |
Regulators harm investors by filing suits before setting clear rules. |
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| 2021-04-16 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
It’s a Mistake to Leave Afghanistan |
The Biden administration’s decision to withdraw without conditions makes winners out of Iran, al Qaeda and ISIS. |
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| 2021-04-16 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Investment Options for the Unwoke |
Our funds choose firms that don’t let politics distract from their mission of serving shareholders. |
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| 2021-04-16 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Pseudoscientific Styleguide |
‘Journalism should reflect what science says: the climate emergency is here.’ |
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| 2021-04-16 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Why Struggling Cities Should Cut Property Taxes |
It’s the perfect time to reboot urban economies and help the country’s poorest homeowners. |
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| 2021-04-16 17:38:00 |
Business |
Apple Music Reveals How Much It Pays When You Stream a Song |
Streaming services open up about artist payouts, seeking to win credibility and subscribers |
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| 2021-04-16 17:14:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Whistleblower Program Shows Value of Speaking Up, Departing Chief Says |
Jane Norberg, who has served as chief of the whistleblower office since 2016, is leaving the agency on Friday |
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| 2021-04-16 17:02:00 |
Politics |
Biden Keeps Refugee Limit at Record Low, but Scraps Restrictions Set by Trump |
President signs order keeping refugee admissions cap for this year at 15,000, signals intent to increase it by May 15 |
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| 2021-04-16 17:00:00 |
U.S. |
FedEx’s Limits on Phones in Spotlight After Indianapolis Shooting |
Policy designed to minimize distractions meant some employees couldn’t immediately reach out to loved ones |
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| 2021-04-16 16:51:00 |
U.S. |
Man With Assault Weapon Arrested in Times Square Subway Station |
Officers on patrol observed man with what appeared to be an AK-47 semiautomatic rifle |
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| 2021-04-16 16:46:00 |
U.S. |
Oath Keeper Becomes First to Plead Guilty in Pro-Trump Capitol Riot |
Indiana rocker admits to obstructing official proceedings on Jan. 6 and agrees to cooperate with prosecutors |
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| 2021-04-16 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
Oil Virtue vs. ‘Sustainability’ Signals |
What happened when an energy CEO tried to order employee Christmas gifts. |
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| 2021-04-16 15:50:00 |
U.S. |
Attorney General Expands Federal Ability to Force Changes in Local Policing |
Merrick Garland lifts Trump-era restrictions on Justice Department investigations and consent decrees |
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| 2021-04-16 15:49:00 |
Film Review |
Oscar Nominations 2021: A Film Critic’s Guide |
‘Nomadland,’ ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7,’ ‘Mank’ and more of this year’s acclaimed films, with insights from the Journal’s film critic Joe Morgenstern |
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| 2021-04-16 15:48:00 |
World |
Russia to Expel 10 U.S. Diplomats From Embassy in Moscow |
The move is a response to U.S. measures against Moscow over alleged election interference, cyberattacks and other damaging actions |
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| 2021-04-16 15:48:00 |
Masterpiece |
Siren Song of the Idle Life |
The Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poem ‘The Lotos-Eaters’ is inspired by Odysseus’ ancient quest but still feels relevant to today’s troubles. |
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| 2021-04-16 15:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden Faces New Pressure to Act on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline |
Left out of sanctions package, pipeline to Germany would hurt Ukraine, give Moscow sway over Europe’s energy market |
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| 2021-04-16 15:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Muhallabiyeh and Hibiscus Rose Tart |
Rose water is a love-it or hate-it ingredient. If you love it, this light, floral dessert is a no-brainer. |
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| 2021-04-16 15:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tahini Toffee Pudding |
Author Reem Kassis adds nutty, sultry tahini, an Arabic staple, to the British classic sticky toffee pudding. The result is a subtly sophisticated take on a nostalgic favorite. |
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| 2021-04-16 15:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Dessert Recipes That Take Arab Traditions in New Directions |
In a new cookbook, an ancient cuisine looks strikingly contemporary. Here, recipes for tahini toffee pudding and a creamy hibiscus rose tart that balance the familiar and the fresh. |
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| 2021-04-16 15:07:00 |
Business |
Vaccine Manufacturing Issues Force Moderna to Cut Supplies to Canada, U.K. |
The problems involve the Covid-19 vaccine supply chain for countries other than the U.S., the company said |
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| 2021-04-16 14:56:00 |
Business |
Boeing 737 MAX Electrical Problem Affects More Locations on Aircraft |
Jet deliveries remain frozen as continuing inspections force airlines to reshuffle operations |
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| 2021-04-16 14:37:00 |
Business |
Simon & Schuster Won’t Distribute Policeman’s Book About Breonna Taylor Shooting |
Book’s author, Jonathan Mattingly, was one of the three Louisville police officers who fired their weapons during last year’s raid |
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| 2021-04-16 14:20:00 |
Opinion |
How a Physicist Became a Climate Truth Teller |
After a stint at the Obama Energy Department, Steven Koonin reclaims the science of a warming planet from the propaganda peddlers. |
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| 2021-04-16 14:19:00 |
Opinion |
Media’s Racial Narrative Targets Whites, Harms Blacks |
An insistence on ‘systemic’ racism tells minority communities they have no power over their own lives. |
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| 2021-04-16 13:58:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers Who Voted Against Certifying Biden’s Victory Saw Drop in Business Contributions |
PAC donations fell about 80% for objectors, compared with 35% drop for those who voted to approve results, latest campaign filings show |
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| 2021-04-16 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Composer Thomas Adès Draws Inspiration From Watteau |
The elegant, ambiguous paintings of the 18th-century French artist helped to shape the style of one of today’s leading classical composers. |
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| 2021-04-16 13:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Fungible’: The Idea in the Middle of the NFT Sensation |
A Latin term that has come to mean ‘interchangeable’ now helps to define unique digital objects selling for phenomenal prices |
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| 2021-04-16 13:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
No Causal Link Found So Far Between J&J’s Covid-19 Vaccine and Blood-Clot Cases, Company Researchers Say |
Evidence of connection is insufficient so far, J&J researchers wrote in a letter to medical journal |
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| 2021-04-16 13:14:00 |
Business |
GM to Help Build $2.3 Billion Battery-Cell Plant in Tennessee |
Venture with Korea’s LG Chem aims for opening in late 2023, creating 1,300 jobs |
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| 2021-04-16 12:55:00 |
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Fed’s Waller Says Economy Is ‘Ready To Rip’ in TV Interview |
Christopher Waller said he expects the U.S. economy to grow 6.5% this year amid a decline in unemployment to the low 5% range |
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| 2021-04-16 12:49:00 |
Markets |
What Is Dogecoin, How to Say It and Why It’s No Longer a Joke (Thanks, Elon!) |
Cryptocurrency that Telsa chief tweets about was created for laughs, serves no purpose and is now worth more than Delta Air Lines and Peloton |
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| 2021-04-16 12:48:00 |
Logistics Report |
Evergreen Looks at Moving Cargo From Seized Suez Ship |
With the Ever Given locked down under legal claims, pressure is mounting to remove and deliver its 18,000 cargo-filled containers |
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| 2021-04-16 12:43:00 |
Markets |
The Bull Case for a $100 Million New Jersey Deli |
Hometown International is the talk of Wall Street |
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| 2021-04-16 12:30:00 |
World |
Prince Philip’s Funeral Offers Princes William and Harry a Chance to Make Up |
Covid-19 restrictions around Saturday’s ceremony will limit opportunities for public reconciliation |
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| 2021-04-16 12:25:00 |
Business |
Hollywood Taps Into NFT Frenzy With Deal for Aku Character |
Shawn Mendes’s Permanent Content is in a partnership to use NFT character for films and TV shows |
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| 2021-04-16 12:21:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
The rowdy years of late-19th century American politics, the genius of Poirot, a novel of buried memory from Cynthia Ozick, a physicist’s creation story and more. |
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| 2021-04-16 12:16:00 |
World |
With Militants Gaining New Footholds, Afghanistan No Longer Central to Counterterrorism Fight |
New terrorist locations are often much closer to Western interests than Afghanistan, from which President Biden said he would remove U.S. troops by September |
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| 2021-04-16 12:14:00 |
Tech |
These High-Tech Garden Tools Will Do Your Yard Work for You |
Innovations like autonomous mowers and weeding robots let you upgrade the way you nurture your corner of nature—and leave your neighbors envious |
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| 2021-04-16 12:04:00 |
Economy |
March Hiring Surge Spanned the Country |
U.S. payrolls increased in 49 states, with California, Texas and New York adding the most jobs |
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| 2021-04-16 11:46:00 |
Markets |
America Is Short of Home Builders as Well as Homes |
Demand for new homes is surging, but there are far fewer builders in the business than there once were |
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| 2021-04-16 11:15:00 |
Opinion |
The Business of Business Shouldn’t Be Politics |
We have obligations as citizens, not as corporations. |
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| 2021-04-16 11:14:00 |
Markets |
You Want to Invest Responsibly. Wall Street Smells Opportunity. |
Investors who hope to do good with their dollars are pouring money into ESG funds. Asset managers are eager to give them what they want—for a price. |
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| 2021-04-16 11:14:00 |
Opinion |
Noonan—Not Voters—Left the GOP for Dead |
Reports of the death of the party are greatly exaggerated. |
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| 2021-04-16 11:12:00 |
Opinion |
YouTube’s Censors Get the Science of Medicine Wrong |
Modern medicine doesn’t believe in authorities but in evidence. |
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| 2021-04-16 10:05:00 |
Books |
‘The Age of Acrimony’ Review: A Raucous Republic |
The portrait of a time—not so unlike our own—when partisan discord dominated American life. |
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| 2021-04-16 10:04:00 |
Books |
‘The Powerful and the Damned’ Review: How He Got That Story |
Editing a newspaper requires all sorts of skills, not least the ability to schmooze with the right people. |
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| 2021-04-16 09:52:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘Keeping the City Going’ Review |
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| 2021-04-16 09:43:00 |
Business |
Covid-19’s Toll on U.S. Business? 200,000 Extra Closures in Pandemic’s First Year |
Federal Reserve economists suggest business failures due to coronavirus pandemic were fewer than some predicted |
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| 2021-04-16 09:42:00 |
Books |
‘Antiquities’ Review: Digging in the Dirt |
Childhood pain and ancient mysteries are intertwined in Cynthia Ozick’s story of buried memory. |
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| 2021-04-16 09:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
China Is Messing With My Magnetic Attraction |
All my life I felt the pull of magnets, but can I still be positive about them? |
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| 2021-04-16 09:39:00 |
Books |
Fiction: ‘Open Water’ Review |
Tales of trauma, dysfunction and old-fashioned love. |
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| 2021-04-16 09:38:00 |
Books |
‘Genesis’ Review: Finding God in the Details |
One of the discoverers of the Higgs boson offers an account of the first cosmic ‘days.’ They were long ones. |
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| 2021-04-16 09:35:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on Revolutionary Women |
Selected by Stephanie Dray, the author, most recently, of the novel ‘The Women of Chateau Lafayette.’ |
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| 2021-04-16 09:34:00 |
Books |
‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ Review: The Mind and the Mustache |
The great writer of the English mystery required, for her enduringly popular sleuth, an outsider. |
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| 2021-04-16 09:32:00 |
Books |
Science Fiction: ‘Lord of Order’ Review |
A downriver dystopia in which puritanical powers set their sights on sinful New Orleans. |
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| 2021-04-16 09:24:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Books Archegos Loss, but Profit Hits New High |
Crazy quarter in markets helped push the bank and its Wall Street rivals to big earnings |
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| 2021-04-16 09:04:00 |
Markets |
Alcoa, DraftKings, PPG, Morgan Stanley: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stock futures ticked higher after the Dow and S&P 500 reached record closes |
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| 2021-04-16 09:00:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Designates Taiwan a Currency Manipulator |
The Treasury report has traditionally been used as a diplomatic tool |
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| 2021-04-16 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
After a Long Covid Break, the Vancouver Canucks Are Still In the Penalty Box |
The team was supposed to resume play Friday after a 23-day pause caused by a massive coronavirus outbreak in its ranks. Its return has been delayed again. |
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| 2021-04-16 08:59:00 |
Markets |
Mercedes-Benz Faces an Open Road Today, Traffic Tomorrow |
Two exceptionally profitable quarters for the luxury-car brand highlight what Daimler has to lose from the transition to electric vehicles |
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| 2021-04-16 08:55:00 |
Finance |
Saudi Aramco Looks to Supply-Chain Finance to Free Up Cash |
Saudi oil giant approached banks to set up a type of corporate cash advance program that could cover up to $2 billion in payments each month |
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| 2021-04-16 08:28:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hertz Bankruptcy Bidding War Heats Up With New Counteroffer |
A consortium of investors led by Knighthead and Certares made a counterproposal for the bankrupt rental car giant, with backing from Apollo |
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| 2021-04-16 08:07:00 |
China |
China Plans to Approve First Foreign Covid-19 Vaccine by July |
The final timing of Beijing’s decision to green light the BioNTech shot will depend in part on approval of Chinese vaccines abroad |
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| 2021-04-16 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: An Immodestly Fast Ride |
Boasting 16 cylinders and a rear wing, Bugatti’s Chiron Pur Sport has more power and torque than you’ll ever need. What’s surprising is how comfortable and easy the driving is, at any speed. |
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| 2021-04-16 07:58:00 |
Markets |
Toshiba Shareholders May Finally Get Their Due |
They have had a rough ride for a decade, but now a possible bidding war looms |
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| 2021-04-16 07:41:00 |
World |
Iran Begins Enriching Uranium at 60% Amid Slow Progress in Nuclear Talks |
The move comes after an attack on Iran’s nuclear facility at Natanz |
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| 2021-04-16 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Shortage Won’t Chip Away at Big Tech Earnings—Yet |
Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Facebook could still feel effects of the chip shortage down the road, though near-term results are expected to remain strong |
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| 2021-04-16 07:00:00 |
Business |
J&J Privately Asked Rival Covid-19 Vaccine Makers to Probe Clotting Risks |
AstraZeneca was interested in joining forces to investigate the safety issue and communicate vaccine benefits and risks, but Pfizer and Moderna didn’t see the need for group action |
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| 2021-04-16 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Japan Wants U.S. Back in the TPP. It Will Likely Have to Wait. |
Biden administration in no rush to rejoin Trans-Pacific Partnership as it reviews inherited trade policies and focuses on domestic agenda |
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| 2021-04-16 07:00:00 |
Business |
To Win Electric-Vehicle Wars, Europe’s Auto CEOs Want More Taxes on Gas Guzzlers |
Higher taxes would help ensure EVs remain attractive to consumers after subsidies expire, executives say |
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| 2021-04-16 06:58:00 |
U.S. |
Shooting at Indianapolis FedEx Facility Leaves at Least Eight Dead |
At least five people taken to hospitals after attack near Indianapolis airport; gunman killed himself, police say |
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| 2021-04-16 06:56:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Payments to Be Banned in Turkey After Confidence Drops in Lira |
Turkish lira has plummeted this year, leading locals to keep savings in dollars, euros and bitcoin |
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| 2021-04-16 06:45:00 |
World |
China Growth Numbers Betray Waning Momentum |
Underneath the first quarter’s record year-over-year expansion, GDP compared with the quarter before was up a sluggish 0.6% |
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| 2021-04-16 06:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pork Chop Ssam |
This streamlined take on a Korean feast retains the sense of occasion that makes it so special |
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| 2021-04-16 06:30:00 |
Business |
New Covid-19 Strains Prompt Lilly to Seek to End U.S. Use of Single Antibody Drug Alone |
Drugmaker says bamlanivimab should instead be taken in combination with another antibody treatment, etesevimab |
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| 2021-04-16 06:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Pork Chop Ssam Recipe Perfect for Sharing |
This streamlined take on a Korean feast retains the sense of occasion that makes it so special |
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| 2021-04-16 06:03:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Newspaper Tycoon Jimmy Lai Jailed Over Role in Peaceful Protest |
Martin Lee receives a suspended sentence |
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| 2021-04-16 05:33:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Debt Is at a Record High, but the Risk Calculus Is Changing |
Some say the traditional debt-to-GDP ratio is no longer meaningful |
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| 2021-04-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
SPAC Hot Streak Put on Ice by Regulatory Warnings |
SEC steps up scrutiny of accounting and growth projections for newly public startups |
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| 2021-04-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Firm Galaxy Digital Names Ex-Goldman Executive Michael Daffey as Chairman |
Appointment is firm’s latest maneuver as it prepares for U.S. IPO later this year |
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| 2021-04-16 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Effort to Relieve Poor Drivers Skirts Policing Disputes |
Arizona governor signs legislation to end license suspensions for outstanding fines |
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| 2021-04-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
With Pot Taxes, It’s Bad to Get Too High |
New York’s 13% levy on legal cannabis sales should help it avoid the mistakes of states like California, whose hefty taxes help underground dealers |
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| 2021-04-16 05:30:00 |
Tech |
The Chip Shortage Is Bad. Taiwan’s Drought Threatens to Make It Worse. |
Island’s worst dry spell in half a century has added strain to a center of semiconductor manufacturing |
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| 2021-04-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
New Investors Discover Tax Pitfalls of Robinhood and Other Trading Apps |
Common tax-minimizing strategies are difficult or impossible to implement on the trading platforms that have boomed in popularity in the past year |
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| 2021-04-16 03:42:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Steady After S&P 500 Hits Record |
Strong start to earnings season and upbeat economic data have pushed shares higher |
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| 2021-04-15 23:04:00 |
World |
Chinese Economy Grew More Than 18% in First Quarter |
The year-over-year GDP growth rate will almost certainly trend lower in coming quarters |
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| 2021-04-15 19:23:00 |
Logistics Report |
Autonomous-Truck Developer TuSimple Plans Driverless Road Test This Year |
The company raised $1.08 billion in an IPO Thursday that came as the U.S. is investigating the startup’s ties to China |
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| 2021-04-15 19:14:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Country-by-Country Tax Canard |
His idea for taxing overseas profits is too much even for Europe. |
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| 2021-04-15 19:12:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans and Immigrants Need Each Other |
The GOP should be the party of the working and middle classes, whatever their country of origin. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Ambassador of Blame America First |
We’ve come a long way from Pat Moynihan and Jeane Kirkpatrick. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:53:00 |
Business |
American Airlines’ CEO on Voter Access and What Comes Next in Texas |
Doug Parker explains why carrier signed letter opposing ‘discriminatory’ voting legislation as Republicans seek tighter election rules |
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| 2021-04-15 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
A Bad Day for Vladimir Putin |
Joe Biden’s sanctions will bite, and they come at the right time. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
The Great Student-Loan Income Transfer |
Payment forbearance costs $5 billion a month, as the affluent benefit. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Cruise Ships in the CDC Dock |
The entire industry is shut down in the U.S., while Europe and Asia are sailing again. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Dr. Fauci and the ‘Liberty Thing’ |
The government doctor refuses to share a medical opinion. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:32:00 |
World |
Canada Can Keep Returning Asylum Seekers to U.S., Court Rules |
Decision reverses a lower-court ruling and sets up possible challenge in Supreme Court of Canada |
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| 2021-04-15 18:28:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Paycheck Fairness Act Aimed at Closing Gender Pay Gap |
Women’s wages have plateaued relative to men’s earnings in the past decade, says the Labor Department |
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| 2021-04-15 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Ponzi’s Foundation for Madoff’s Pyramid |
Courts used 20th-century precedents to resolve claims over a 21st-century swindle. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Can Pope Francis Head Off a Schism? |
He should say no to demands by German bishops to embrace modern mores. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:26:00 |
Books |
‘2034’ Review: Navigating a Disaster |
A work of fiction, co-authored by a retired Navy admiral, that envisions a catastrophic showdown in the South China Sea. |
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| 2021-04-15 18:20:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers Look Into Bipartisan Compromise on Infrastructure |
Some Republicans want to make a less-expensive GOP counterproposal to Biden’s plan, while others are hoping for a deal with Democrats |
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| 2021-04-15 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Is India Still a Democracy? The Answer Isn’t So Clear |
Freedom House demotes the country to ‘partly free,’ making the free world a lot less populous. |
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| 2021-04-15 17:56:00 |
Business |
CBS to Combine News and TV Stations Divisions |
Neeraj Khemlani and Wendy McMahon will share responsibility for the broadcast news division and CBS’s television stations |
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| 2021-04-15 17:49:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended April 10 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-04-15 17:43:00 |
Politics |
Intelligence Was Limited That Russia Offered Bounties on U.S. Troops, White House Says |
Administration assigns ‘low to moderate’ confidence in intelligence behind explosive reports |
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| 2021-04-15 17:35:00 |
U.S. |
Adam Toledo Video Shows 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot by Chicago Police |
Officials call for calm as body cam video shows the teenager’s final moments |
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| 2021-04-15 17:18:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Lawmakers Air Differences on Overhauling Supreme Court |
Pelosi backs Biden’s deliberative approach after progressives introduce bill to expand the court |
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| 2021-04-15 17:16:00 |
Markets |
Massachusetts Seeks Revocation of Robinhood’s Registration |
Filing by regulators comes as popular broker-dealer levels complaint against state |
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| 2021-04-15 17:11:00 |
Television Review |
‘Mare of Easttown’ Review: All Gone but Not Forgotten |
In an HBO drama, Kate Winslet stars as a small-town detective haunted by her tragic past and the unsolved disappearance of a local girl. |
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| 2021-04-15 17:10:00 |
Film Review |
‘Vanquish’ Review: Mother With a Body Count |
Morgan Freeman and Ruby Rose co-star as a crooked ex-cop and the assassin he blackmails into carrying out his hits. |
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| 2021-04-15 17:09:00 |
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U.S. Says Russian Cyber Firm Provided Venue for Recruiting Spies |
The Treasury Department sanctions tech companies in response to the SolarWinds hack and election interference |
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| 2021-04-15 17:08:00 |
Television Review |
‘Secrets of the Whales’ Review: Dispatches From the Deep |
Narrated by Sigourney Weaver, a Disney+ series offers an intimate view of these majestic creatures. |
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| 2021-04-15 17:07:00 |
Film Review |
‘Monday’ Review: Dancing Around Happiness |
After two Americans, played by Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough, meet in a Greek club, they see if a serious relationship can live up to their electric chance encounter. |
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| 2021-04-15 16:52:00 |
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Fed’s Daly Says Frequency of Fed Market Interventions Is Concerning |
The San Francisco Fed leader says the central bank should be the last, not first, line of defense for stressed markets |
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| 2021-04-15 16:48:00 |
World |
U.S., Iranian Nuclear Negotiators Look for Ways to Untie Sanctions Knot |
Vienna talks seek to plot course to economic relief in exchange for return to atomic limits |
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| 2021-04-15 16:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Tragedy of Vandalizing the Past |
The 20th anniversary of the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan reminds us of the imperative of historical preservation |
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| 2021-04-15 16:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hosting a Dinner? Try Matching Your Dress to Your Plates |
After a year of isolation, entertaining at home is finally possible, and some women are rising to the occasion by matching their outfits to their table settings. Brands like Off-White and La DoubleJ are zealously catering to the trend. |
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| 2021-04-15 16:16:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank Infusion Meant to Pay Back Credit Suisse Investors Went to Greensill Bank |
That $440 million took a detour, complicating Credit Suisse’s efforts to recover money owed to investors after Greensill collapsed into bankruptcy |
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| 2021-04-15 16:16:00 |
Tech |
AppLovin Shares Fall 19% in Market Debut |
CEO says the business is ‘quite profitable from a cash perspective’ after raising $1.8 billion in IPO |
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| 2021-04-15 16:15:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Fell Sharply |
Yields’ biggest one-day drop since November reflects renewed demand for government debt after sustained selling in first quarter |
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| 2021-04-15 15:50:00 |
Real Estate |
Want a Lighting Bargain? Vintage Chandeliers Are Unbelievably Cheap |
Though obsessed with every other retro design trend, millennials tend to disdain chandeliers. Result: You can pick up a gorgeous antique crystal version for as little as $275. |
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| 2021-04-15 15:09:00 |
Opinion |
The Misguided Philosophy of Tax and Spend |
Middle-class families earning well below $400,000 will share with the wealthy the burden of Biden’s spending binge—‘tax-free.’ |
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| 2021-04-15 15:07:00 |
Opinion |
Red Sox Whiff on Race-Heavy School Reform |
Boston didn’t win the World Series by mandating diversity. |
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| 2021-04-15 15:05:00 |
Opinion |
Mexican Businessman’s Holding Company Responds |
We disagree with the portrayal of Grupo Fertinal. |
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| 2021-04-15 14:35:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Needed to Be Better Armed for Riot on Jan. 6, Watchdog Says |
Force’s inspector general cites poor preparation, inadequate intelligence for failure to control mob that stormed legislature |
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| 2021-04-15 14:33:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former Braskem CEO Pleads Guilty to ‘Operation Car Wash’ Charges in U.S. |
José Carlos Grubisich pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiring to violate U.S. antibribery law, which carry a possible sentence of 10 years |
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| 2021-04-15 14:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Frozen Pizzas: Restaurant-Quality Pies to Heat and Eat |
No longer a mere meal of last resort, frozen pizza now brings wood-fired flavor and artisanal ingredients home. Here, our top picks, including meaty, vegetarian and gluten-free options. |
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| 2021-04-15 14:12:00 |
CFO Journal |
What CEOs, CFOs Are Saying About the Prospects of Higher Taxes |
Business leaders discuss President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan and proposal to raise tax rate on companies |
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| 2021-04-15 14:11:00 |
World |
Iran Boosts Oil Exports Amid Nuclear Deal Talks |
Tehran is now producing more oil than at any time since May 2019, at the height of Trump administration pressure |
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| 2021-04-15 14:08:00 |
World |
Biden to Meet With South Korean President Moon Next Month |
North Korea likely to be high on the agenda in first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders |
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| 2021-04-15 14:03:00 |
Real Estate |
Kimco Realty to Buy Rival Weingarten Realty for About $3.9 Billion |
Deal values Houston-based Weingarten at 11% premium to its Wednesday closing share price |
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| 2021-04-15 13:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Many Minds of the Octopus |
The weird way that the brainpower of octos is distributed among their eight arms may have much to teach us about our own brains |
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| 2021-04-15 13:31:00 |
World |
Prince Philip’s Funeral Guest List Trimmed by Covid-19 Concerns |
Long-planned ceremony gets pandemic restrictions: no military procession, a small guest list, four-person choir |
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| 2021-04-15 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
CEOs Lead America’s New Great Awakening |
Their political activism on behalf of voting rights will help bring about a spiritual revival. |
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| 2021-04-15 12:44:00 |
World |
Afghanistan Braces for Renewed Conflict When America Departs |
U.S. troop withdrawal will leave Kabul government to face Taliban forces alone, and many fear renewed civil war |
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| 2021-04-15 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
Court Packing Is a Dangerous Game |
Even if the size of the bench remains the same, intimidation diminishes the justices’ stature. |
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| 2021-04-15 12:43:00 |
Markets |
Americans Are Spending, Not Borrowing. That’s a Problem for Banks |
A reopening economy won’t deliver the full potential benefit for banks as long as consumers are spending cash already in their accounts |
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| 2021-04-15 12:41:00 |
U.S. |
Almost Half of Federal Cases Against Portland Rioters Have Been Dismissed |
Many charged in connection with violence surrounding last year’s racial-justice protests have completed community service and won’t be tried |
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| 2021-04-15 11:49:00 |
Real Estate |
Elegant Picnics in an Instant—No Packing Required |
Now you can commission cushy custom al fresco events for a party of two or 250 with all the plates, blankets, cushions (and even drumsticks) you need |
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| 2021-04-15 11:37:00 |
Markets |
Delta Should Keep Faith in Good Old Network Strategy |
Carrier reported better-than-expected revenue in first quarter, but at the expense of profitability |
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| 2021-04-15 11:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Walt Whitman Knew About Democracy |
For the great American poet, the peculiar qualities of grass suggested a way to resolve the tension between the individual and the group. |
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| 2021-04-15 11:09:00 |
Tech |
Jeff Bezos Says Amazon Needs a Better Vision for Its Employees, Defends Work |
After failed Alabama unionization vote, CEO says he doesn’t take comfort from the company’s win |
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| 2021-04-15 11:03:00 |
Markets |
Sales Boom May Be More Than Fleeting Flurry |
If consumers keep splurging into next year, things could get complicated for investors |
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| 2021-04-15 11:02:00 |
World |
Hong Kong’s Police Debut the Goose Step as City Marches to Beijing’s Tune |
In events promoting China’s national security crackdown, officials issue warnings to local and foreign opponents |
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| 2021-04-15 10:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Dua Lipa, TikTok and Nostalgia Brought Charm Bracelets Back |
Actress Debi Mazar likes traditional ones, while YouTuber Emma Chamberlain prefers kitschy ceramic styles. Here, a look at the charm bracelet’s return—and what role social media and social distancing played in its comeback. |
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| 2021-04-15 10:29:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Asset Manager Suffers Bond Selloff After Delaying Results |
Investors send some prices to as low as 60 cents on the dollar, indicating they see high likelihood of default |
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| 2021-04-15 09:49:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America Profit Doubles After It Releases Reserves for Bad Loans |
First-quarter results beat analysts’ expectations, but revenue was flat |
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| 2021-04-15 09:47:00 |
U.S. |
New York Police Increase Gun Seizures, but Shootings Rise |
Sharp jump in gun violence occurs as number of firearms on city streets grows |
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| 2021-04-15 09:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where Islam and Reason Meet |
A medieval debate about God’s relationship to goodness can help explain today’s conflicts over religion and society in the Islamic world. |
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| 2021-04-15 09:20:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Profit Jumps on Broader Pandemic Recovery |
The money manager posts profit of $1.2 billion and sees assets under management rise |
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| 2021-04-15 09:12:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Reports Higher Earnings, Plans to Trim Consumer Businesses in Asia |
Bank says it would exit consumer operations in parts of Asia to focus on wealth management and other businesses |
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| 2021-04-15 09:09:00 |
Business |
Delta Reports Another Quarterly Loss but Says Travel Demand Is Rising |
Domestic leisure bookings are rising but many international markets remain closed |
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| 2021-04-15 09:05:00 |
Business |
Shell to Let Shareholders Vote on Shift to Cleaner Energy |
Oil giant seeks investor endorsement for its energy transition strategy |
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| 2021-04-15 09:01:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase, Dell, Citigroup: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Coinbase is having a strong morning after listing on Wednesday |
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| 2021-04-15 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Census Data to Reveal Which States Lose, Gain U.S. House Seats |
Redistricting process based on new numbers will help determine which party controls the chamber after 2022 elections |
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| 2021-04-15 08:58:00 |
Business |
Electric-Vehicle Startup XPeng Bets on the Tech That Tesla Rejects |
One of three U.S.-listed Chinese EV makers, it is relying on innovation to overtake its rivals |
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| 2021-04-15 08:40:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Puts Fresh Sanctions on Russia Over Hacking, Election Interference |
In addition to financial penalties, U.S. expels 10 diplomats from Russian embassy |
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| 2021-04-15 08:37:00 |
U.S. |
CDC Identifies Small Group of Covid-19 Infections Among Fully Vaccinated Patients |
Incidence is rare, occurring in only 0.008% of cases and in line with expectations |
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| 2021-04-15 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFO Pay Rises as Their Companies Navigate Coronavirus Pandemic |
Median pay for finance chiefs at the largest U.S. companies rose 7% during the 2020 fiscal year, largely driven by stock-based compensation |
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| 2021-04-15 08:00:00 |
Business |
Cable Companies Emerge as Force in Cellphone Business |
More than five million Americans have turned to cable providers for cellphone service, attracted by lower prices and ease of adjusting plans |
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| 2021-04-15 08:00:00 |
World |
China Figures Out How to Produce Must-See Propaganda TV |
‘Minning Town’ is part of a sophisticated turn in Communist Party messaging; an international version, with fewer meeting scenes, is in the works |
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| 2021-04-15 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Texas Tells Judges They Can Ignore Federal Eviction Ban |
Some courts begin approving evictions after state stops enforcing U.S. moratorium, confusing landlords and putting tenants at risk |
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| 2021-04-15 07:57:00 |
Business |
TSMC Sets Up for Soaring Chip Demand |
World’s largest contract chip maker to increase investment budget, raise revenue growth forecast |
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| 2021-04-15 07:51:00 |
Economy |
Turkey’s Central Bank Holds Rates After Erdogan’s Latest Shuffle |
Previous central bank governor was fired for raising rates, going against the president’s desire to stimulate growth |
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| 2021-04-15 07:51:00 |
Politics |
Asian-American Lawmakers to Press Biden on Hate Crimes, Cabinet Representation |
The Senate recently advanced a bill to expedite the Justice Department’s review of hate crimes related to the coronavirus pandemic. |
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| 2021-04-15 07:45:00 |
Business |
UnitedHealth Posts Stronger Quarterly Results as Membership Grows |
The health-insurance company expects the pandemic to continue to weigh on the industry this year |
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| 2021-04-15 07:22:00 |
World |
Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Afghanistan on Unannounced Visit |
Trip by top Biden envoy comes as U.S. plans military exit |
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| 2021-04-15 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Investors Can’t Afford the Zillow Dream |
Online real-estate companies have thrived, but less so their stocks recently |
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| 2021-04-15 07:00:00 |
Homes |
U.S. Housing Market Is Nearly 4 Million Homes Short of Buyer Demand |
Freddie Mac says gap has widened significantly in past two years as builders struggle to keep up |
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| 2021-04-15 06:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Santa Fe of My Childhood: Remembering a Time Before Covid |
Novelist Kirstin Valdez Quade spent years visiting the city’s museums, close to her beloved grandmother’s house. Now that Covid has devastated her family and kept her away, she longs for those treasure-filled sanctuaries. |
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| 2021-04-15 06:46:00 |
Business |
Merck, Partner Halt Covid-19 Treatment Trial for Hospitalized Patients |
Companies to advance a separate study testing their oral antiviral drug in treating outpatients who are at high risk of complications |
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| 2021-04-15 06:35:00 |
Markets |
Why Barclays Is One of the Year’s Best-Performing Bank Stocks |
Activity in the U.K. lender’s investment banking arm is spurring the recovery, a vindication for Chief Executive Jes Staley |
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| 2021-04-15 06:28:00 |
World |
Reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal: What to Expect From the Talks and What Is at Stake |
Indirect U.S.-Iran talks mark a potential thaw in relations. But any agreement on the 2015 pact faces a long and rocky road. |
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| 2021-04-15 06:02:00 |
CIO Journal |
E-Commerce Company Signifyd Raises $205 Million in Investor Funding |
Company says demand for its AI-based fraud protection software increased as e-commerce surged during the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-15 06:00:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Unveils Goal to Support $2.5 Trillion in Climate-Friendly Investments |
Climate activists have for years called on the bank to use its lending power to protect the environment |
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| 2021-04-15 05:40:00 |
World |
German Court Kills Berlin’s Radical Push to Limit Gentrification |
City’s rent cap declared unconstitutional in highly anticipated decision over tool to stop surging house prices |
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| 2021-04-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Stimulus, Vaccinations Likely Spurred March Retail Sales Surge |
Economists expect government aid, eased business restrictions and warmer weather contributed to jump in spending |
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| 2021-04-15 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Unemployment Claims Likely Fell as Covid-19 Recovery Picked Up |
Applications for jobless benefits have declined this year but are still historically high |
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| 2021-04-15 05:30:00 |
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NATO Wargame Examines Cyber Risk to Financial System |
Financial industry helped plan scenarios in which widespread disruption would hit banks and other firms |
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| 2021-04-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Ant and Others Embraced Crowdfunded Medical Coverage, but Now It’s Under Beijing’s Microscope |
Chinese regulators have warned that the industry has the characteristics of commercial insurance without being supervised as such |
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| 2021-04-15 05:24:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Another Volley of Earnings |
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures gained ahead of results from PepsiCo and Delta Air Lines |
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| 2021-04-15 04:42:00 |
Markets |
The Dollar’s Sliding Share in Global Currency Reserves is a Red Herring |
The greenback is at a 25-year low in official currency reserves, a figure that understates the currency’s importance in a number of ways |
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| 2021-04-15 01:56:00 |
Politics |
House Panel Advances Bill to Study Slavery Reparations |
Legislation calls for creating a commission to study the history of slavery and discrimination against Black Americans |
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| 2021-04-15 01:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Publicis Reports a Return to Organic Revenue Growth |
Ad conglomerate beat revenue expectations, citing growth in the U.S. and Asia, as well as increased demand for digital services |
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| 2021-04-14 23:25:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. to Sanction Russia, Expel Diplomats Over Alleged Election Interference, Hacking |
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| 2021-04-14 21:12:00 |
CFO Journal |
Dell CFO Looks to Use VMware Proceeds to Bring Down Debt |
Lower debt levels could over time boost the company’s credit rating, Tom Sweet says |
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| 2021-04-14 20:45:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Lawmakers to Present Plan to Expand Supreme Court |
Initiative runs counter to Biden administration’s commission on overhauling court after three conservative Trump appointments |
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| 2021-04-14 19:23:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo Impeachment Hotline Gets Over 100 Messages |
Investigators sort through calls and emails as the governor faces harassment and other allegations |
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| 2021-04-14 19:17:00 |
U.S. |
What We Know About the Police Shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis Suburb |
Officer kills 20-year-old Black man during traffic stop; police official says officer had intended to use her Taser |
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| 2021-04-14 18:55:00 |
Opinion |
Down With Big Business, Again |
Corporate CEOs can’t be counted on to defend free markets. |
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| 2021-04-14 18:53:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Strange New ‘Bipartisanship’ |
In the new White House definition, no GOP votes in Congress are required. |
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| 2021-04-14 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
A Climate Back Door to Watch |
Keep a skeptical eye on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. |
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| 2021-04-14 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Kamala’s Theory of Everything |
The VP identifies Central America’s big problem: climate. |
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| 2021-04-14 18:33:00 |
Tech |
Dell Plans Spinoff of $52 Billion Stake in VMware |
PC maker intends to use net proceeds from the deal to pay down debt |
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| 2021-04-14 18:02:00 |
Books |
‘Tiger Girl and the Candy Kid’ Review: Mr. & Mrs. Mayhem |
He was dapper, ruthless, fearless. She was the flapper’s flapper. Together they went on a crime spree that thrilled America’s Jazz Age. |
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| 2021-04-14 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
D.C. Statehood and the Insurrection Threat |
From the Civil War to Portland 2020, history warns against the plan to split the capital. |
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| 2021-04-14 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Why Biden Won’t Build Bridges to the GOP |
A compromise on the American Jobs Plan would put Democrats in a dangerous spot. |
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| 2021-04-14 17:56:00 |
World |
Drone Attacks Iraq Airport Housing U.S. Troops |
One building damaged, no casualties reported in attack on Erbil airport |
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| 2021-04-14 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Gender Gap on the Golf Course |
Colored balls improve play, but male players are slow to shift from the traditional white. |
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| 2021-04-14 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Japan’s Path to Growth and Stability in the Pacific |
We’re tackling problems caused by climate change and an aging population. |
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| 2021-04-14 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
When CEOs Zoom for Democrats |
Last weekend, some 100 corporation leaders did a Davos by laptop to vilify Republicans and validate their status. |
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| 2021-04-14 17:43:00 |
World |
Biden Says It Is Time for U.S. Troops to Leave Afghanistan |
Announcing a withdrawal by Sept. 11, president says U.S. can’t go on ‘expecting a different result’ |
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| 2021-04-14 17:29:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
After Bernie Madoff’s Death, Efforts To Recover Ill-gotten Funds Go On |
A federal trustee has recovered more than $14 billion from the fraud, but legal efforts are expected to play out for years |
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| 2021-04-14 17:25:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase: Stock Price, Valuation and Everything Else You Need to Know |
The largest exchange for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies became the first major crypto company to go public |
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| 2021-04-14 17:24:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase Fetches $85 Billion Valuation in Market Debut |
Cryptocurrency exchange is first major bitcoin-focused company to test U.S. public market |
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| 2021-04-14 17:20:00 |
CFO Journal |
FASB Gives Certain Companies an Accounting Break on Lease-Contract Losses |
Businesses leasing out assets were required to record a loss at the start of certain contracts even if they expected the arrangement to be profitable |
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| 2021-04-14 17:17:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Overlooked Threats Before Jan. 6 Riot, Inspector General Report Finds |
Department’s internal watchdog found Capitol Police had been warned of potential for violence and that lawmakers were targets |
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| 2021-04-14 17:06:00 |
Politics |
Social Media Is ‘Key Amplifier’ of Domestic Violent Extremism, Wray Says |
FBI director’s warning comes amid rise in homegrown attacks |
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| 2021-04-14 16:50:00 |
U.S. |
No Criminal Charges for Officer Who Shot Capitol Rioter Ashli Babbitt |
Justice Department says there is no evidence indicating Capitol Police officer wasn’t acting in defense of himself or lawmakers |
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| 2021-04-14 16:29:00 |
Logistics Report |
Ship Logjam at California Ports is Easing After March Import Deluge |
Container imports into Los Angeles and Long Beach nearly doubled from last year, were up 65% from 2019 |
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| 2021-04-14 16:28:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Businesses Power Goldman, JPMorgan to Record Earnings |
Madcap markets and a blank-check boom kept bankers busy in the first quarter, and more deals are waiting in the wings |
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| 2021-04-14 16:25:00 |
Business |
American-JetBlue Alliance Draws Increased Scrutiny From Justice Department |
Antitrust officials are concerned the partnership could diminish competition at key airports, while the airlines say pact is good for travelers |
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| 2021-04-14 16:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Colleges in the South for Diversity |
The University of Houston-Downtown heads this list from the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-04-14 16:18:00 |
Markets |
Bernie Madoff Dead at 82; Disgraced Investor Ran Biggest Ponzi Scheme in History |
The former trader and Nasdaq chairman was a Wall Street fixture for decades; Madoff was serving a 150-year prison sentence |
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| 2021-04-14 16:14:00 |
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New York Fed’s Williams Unsure When Federal Reserve Will Pull Back Policy Aid |
‘We’re still in a place where unemployment is very high and the economy still has a long ways to go’ |
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| 2021-04-14 15:59:00 |
Deals |
Thermo Fisher Nears Deal to Buy PPD for More Than $15 Billion |
Purchase of drug-testing firm could be finalized this week |
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| 2021-04-14 15:58:00 |
CFO Journal |
Former Virgin Galactic CFO Joins Satellite Observation Startup |
Jon Campagna is the first finance chief at Capella Space, a San Francisco-based satellite observation company |
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| 2021-04-14 15:53:00 |
Opinion |
Kamala Harris and American Exceptionalism |
Does the White House understand why people want to migrate to the U.S.? |
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| 2021-04-14 15:47:00 |
Art Review |
‘Knotted, Torn, Scattered: Sculpture After Abstract Expressionism’ Review: Mutable Materials |
The Guggenheim exhibits works by Robert Morris, Richard Serra, Lynda Benglis and others that play with physical properties. |
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| 2021-04-14 15:46:00 |
Arts |
Digital Artist Pak Sells NFT Works for $17 Million at Sotheby’s |
Three-day auction featured works that show a single pixel, can be destroyed or switched by their owners; ‘Pak is our Picasso’ |
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| 2021-04-14 15:44:00 |
Television Review |
‘Beethoven in Beijing’ Review: A Classical Revolution |
An installment of ‘Great Performances’ on PBS examines how the Philadelphia Orchestra’s unprecedented 1973 Chinese concert tour shifted the course of classical music around the world. |
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| 2021-04-14 15:41:00 |
Art Review |
‘Alice Neel: People Come First’ Review: Portraits Without Filters |
A Met retrospective conveys the painter’s powerful ability to capture the humanity of her subjects without romanticizing them. |
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| 2021-04-14 15:37:00 |
Economy |
Central Bank Will Begin Reducing Bond Purchases ‘Well Before’ Raising Interest Rates, Powell Says |
Fed chairman notes that most central-bank officials see rates remaining near zero through 2023 |
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| 2021-04-14 15:16:00 |
Politics |
China Rivalry Spurs Republicans and Democrats to Align on Tech Spending |
National Science Foundation would get $100 billion to spend on research under ‘Endless Frontier Act’ |
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| 2021-04-14 15:00:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 9 Movies and Shows to Stream This Week |
A top college basketball coach trains a high-school women’s team in ‘Big Shot;’ Kate Winslet is a small-town detective in ‘Mare of Easttown’ |
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| 2021-04-14 14:58:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Watercress’ by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Jason Chin |
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| 2021-04-14 13:55:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Proposes Reversing Ban on Federal Funds for Clinics That Refer Abortions |
Trump-era rule led Planned Parenthood to withdraw from the program known as Title X |
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| 2021-04-14 13:38:00 |
World |
U.S. Plan to Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan Hampers Peace Talks With Taliban |
Biden’s decision to pull out by Sept. 11 takes leverage away from the Kabul government |
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| 2021-04-14 13:12:00 |
Politics |
Rep. Kevin Brady Won’t Run for Re-Election in 2022 |
The Texan, currently the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee, helped shape the 2017 tax overhaul |
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| 2021-04-14 13:06:00 |
Television |
In ‘Wahl Street,’ the Business Struggle Mark Wahlberg Wants You to See |
How did the star fare as an entrepreneur during the pandemic? A new docuseries on HBO Max includes workouts at 2:30 a.m. and big dreams leveled by lockdowns |
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| 2021-04-14 12:39:00 |
Politics |
Gary Gensler Is Confirmed as SEC Chairman by Senate |
Veteran regulator, bank executive is expected to take a tougher approach to policing Wall Street |
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| 2021-04-14 12:25:00 |
Markets |
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Improvement Project Is Far From Finished |
The selloff in Bed Bath & Beyond looks overdone considering its unsurprising results, but the retailer still has a way to go to win back confidence |
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| 2021-04-14 12:19:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Keeping the City Going’ by Brian Floca |
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| 2021-04-14 12:09:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Banks Do More With Less |
JPMorgan, Goldman posted huge returns in their Wall Street arms, suggesting investors might be undervaluing that part of their business |
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| 2021-04-14 12:07:00 |
Opinion |
Censorship Competition Heats Up |
Can upstart Bookshop.com outdo mighty Amazon in suppressing ideas that may cause discomfort? |
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| 2021-04-14 12:06:00 |
Opinion |
A Christian for Biden, I’m Feeling Betrayed |
He promised to reverse Trump’s restrictive refugee policy. He could do it with a signature but hasn’t. |
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| 2021-04-14 11:50:00 |
Tech |
Peter Frampton on How He Recorded David Bowie and Radiohead Covers |
The rock legend behind the soon-to-be-released album “Frampton Forgets the Words” shares the best tools in his home studio and the one guitar he can’t live without |
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| 2021-04-14 11:33:00 |
Business |
Kohl’s to Add Directors in Deal With Activist Investors |
Retailer says three retail veterans will join board, followed by the departure of two incumbents |
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| 2021-04-14 11:10:00 |
Markets |
When Are Taxes Due? May 17 Is Tax Deadline Day for 2020 Taxes |
The mid-May date is the last day for individuals to file and pay taxes |
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| 2021-04-14 10:54:00 |
Economy |
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Pause Poses Another Test for Balancing Pandemic Risks |
The move could pit regulators’ caution and need for trust against the urgency of preventing infection and death now |
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| 2021-04-14 10:52:00 |
Politics |
White House Expands List of Potential FDA Commissioners |
Asian-American and Black doctors on shortlist of nominees to lead agency |
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| 2021-04-14 10:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
Baby Boomers, Isolated During Covid, Rushed to Move Close to Their Kids |
Rather than living alone, away from children and grandchildren, they moved in with them, or nearby. And now they’re planning to stay. |
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| 2021-04-14 10:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are $219 Running Shorts Worth It? Some Marathoners Say Yes |
Why lofty athletic brands like District Vision, Tracksmith and Satisfy are banking on designer gear that’s high-performance and high-priced |
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| 2021-04-14 10:34:00 |
Arts |
Superfans’ Message to Taylor Swift, BTS and Other Music Superstars: Enough With the Deluxe Albums and Pricey Merch |
Stars are churning out more merch and collectibles than ever before, but some fans are starting to question how much is too much |
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| 2021-04-14 10:01:00 |
Opinion |
Landfills, Localism and the Value of the Right to Repair |
There is no one local who can fix my printer because there are no parts available from the manufacturer to replace the defective one. I’m not OK with that. |
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| 2021-04-14 10:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Jones Act and the Fate of U.S. Shipping |
We can’t afford not to reform the Jones Act. |
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| 2021-04-14 10:00:00 |
World |
Korean Entrepreneur Bet Big on Spicy Ramen Noodles |
Shin Choon-ho, who has died at 90, built Nongshim into global supplier |
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| 2021-04-14 09:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Golden Rule Can’t Abide Discrimination |
Strong religious convictions are intertwined with support for protections for LGBTQ Americans. |
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| 2021-04-14 09:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tokyo’s Anti-Olympic Movement Ask: Why Haven’t the Games Been Canceled? |
The Japanese public remains opposed to the Tokyo Olympics as coronavirus cases surge across the country |
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| 2021-04-14 09:30:00 |
U.S. |
Protesters Clash With Police Over Daunte Wright’s Death for Third Night |
Pressure is mounting on authorities to charge former officer Kim Potter in Wright’s death |
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| 2021-04-14 09:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Buy a Castle for $60—Some Strings Attached |
From Scotland to New Hampshire, historic estates are relying on donations to keep the chandeliers lit. In exchange, donors get regal perks—including overnight stays—but they might have to help restore the ancient pile, too. |
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| 2021-04-14 09:21:00 |
Markets |
Wells Fargo Earnings Jump as Economy Bounces Back |
San Francisco-based lender posts first-quarter profit of $4.74 billion, up from $653 million a year earlier |
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| 2021-04-14 09:20:00 |
U.S. |
Asian-American Parents Sue New York City Schools Alleging Harassment, Racial Bias |
Activists say Education Department’s diversity agenda often overlooks Asian students |
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| 2021-04-14 09:16:00 |
Business |
American Airlines Plans for Expanded Summer Flying Schedule |
Carriers say flights are fuller and expect rising demand as more people are vaccinated |
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| 2021-04-14 09:10:00 |
Business |
Coding to Hide Health Prices from Web Searches Is Barred by Regulators |
The guidance regarding insurers’ required posting of healthcare prices came after The Wall Street Journal revealed hospitals used such coding on their price pages |
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| 2021-04-14 09:04:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase, JPMorgan Chase, ConocoPhillips: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and ether jumped ahead of Coinbase Global’s trading debut |
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| 2021-04-14 08:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Wait, Where Did All the Rental Cars Go? |
Hertz, Avis and Enterprise sold enough of their fleets during the pandemic to create a shortage now that demand is picking up ahead of the summer travel season |
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| 2021-04-14 08:45:00 |
Business |
Hundreds of Companies, CEOs Band Together on Voting Access |
Supporters include Amazon, Netflix, General Motors, Larry Fink, Warren Buffett, Michael Bloomberg |
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| 2021-04-14 08:44:00 |
Markets |
Luxury Brands Are Helped By a Lack of Other Spending Options |
Louis Vuitton’s owner LVMH grew sales by an impressive 30% in the first quarter of this year. But designer brands’ share of consumer spending is abnormally high. |
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| 2021-04-14 08:42:00 |
Markets |
HSBC to Move Top Bankers to Hong Kong as Asia Focus Sharpens |
The shift comes as the bank has been caught up in the geopolitical tension between China and the West |
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| 2021-04-14 08:41:00 |
World |
European Union Orders Extra BioNTech-Pfizer Vaccines Amid J&J Suspension |
Johnson & Johnson is delaying the rollout of its vaccine in Europe due to concerns about possible blood clot links |
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| 2021-04-14 08:26:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Profit Rises Sharply on Strong Trading, Deal Making |
Bank’s first-quarter results benefit from turbocharged market and economic recovery |
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| 2021-04-14 08:14:00 |
Business |
China’s Tech Giants Vow, in Unison, to Play by Regulator’s Rules |
Days after a record fine against Alibaba, China’s tech companies have pledged to adhere to antimonopoly regulations |
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| 2021-04-14 08:12:00 |
World |
Biden’s China Rhetoric Makes Japan Uneasy |
Prime Minister Suga is first foreign leader to meet president in person and brings less confrontational tone on Beijing |
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| 2021-04-14 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Trucking Companies Boost Pay in Hunt for Drivers as Demand Surges |
Consumer spending and tight capacity are driving up prices in jammed U.S. domestic shipping markets |
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| 2021-04-14 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Band Practice in the Age of Covid-19 |
With virus still spreading and new variants on the march, school band practice needs a makeover |
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| 2021-04-14 07:57:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Profit Soars After Bank Releases Reserves for Bad Loans |
The bank a year ago set aside billions of dollars for potentially bad loans to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-04-14 07:55:00 |
Business |
Luxury Shares Soar as LVMH Sales Rebound |
Shoppers in China and the U.S. fuel strong demand for luxury goods |
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| 2021-04-14 07:46:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin and Dogecoin Prices Soar to Records Ahead of Coinbase Listing |
Increased interest from retail traders due to the listing likely powered the cryptocurrency rally, analysts said |
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| 2021-04-14 07:25:00 |
World |
U.S. Seeks Coordination With Allies on Afghanistan Withdrawal |
Blinken, Austin consult with fellow NATO members as Biden readies announcement on Sept. 11 target date |
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| 2021-04-14 07:11:00 |
Markets |
Grab Ahold of Grab Holdings’ $40 billion SPAC Deal |
Southeast Asia hasn’t been on many tech investors’ radar until relatively recently. A massive new deal for internet giant Grab will change that. |
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| 2021-04-14 07:09:00 |
Markets |
China’s Bad-Bank Panic Unveils the Man Behind the Curtain |
State support is a crucial linchpin of the Chinese financial system. Things can unravel quickly when investors no longer believe it is there. |
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| 2021-04-14 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Big Oil’s Influence Shrinks as Tax Perks Face Axe in Biden Plan |
Cutting the fossil-fuel industry’s tax perks might not dramatically affect hydrocarbon output or the environment, but it will mark the end of an era for Big Oil |
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| 2021-04-14 07:00:00 |
World |
Italy’s Covid-19 Vaccinations Bypassed the Elderly, and More Are Dying |
With a death rate outpacing much of Europe, Italy shifts focus to get vaccines to older people |
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| 2021-04-14 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Stock Tumbles in Mini Flash Crash Before Quick Rebound |
10% plunge in one of the U.K.’s most prominent stocks triggered a trading halt |
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| 2021-04-14 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Apple Could Use a Spring Fling |
Stock has been big tech’s worst performer this year as concerns about cycle peak, chip shortage and regulations have grown |
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| 2021-04-14 06:25:00 |
World |
Biden Brushes Off China’s Complaints, Sends First Delegation to Taiwan |
A former senator and two former U.S. deputy secretaries of state will meet Taiwan’s president as China steps up military intimidation |
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| 2021-04-14 06:00:00 |
Deals |
Silver Lake Invests About $800 Million for Minority Stake in Abu Dhabi’s G42 |
Private-equity firm will be technology company’s first Western investor |
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| 2021-04-14 05:30:00 |
Business |
Federal Advisory Panel to Meet Wednesday on J&J Vaccine |
CDC panel is expected to review data gathered on six cases of severe blood clots following Covid-19 vaccinations |
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| 2021-04-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase CEO to Take Crypto Exchange Public After Bringing Bitcoin to Masses |
As trading starts Wednesday in the company’s shares, Brian Armstrong works to make bitcoin as easy as email |
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| 2021-04-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Amazon Vote Won’t Deter Union Goals, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Says |
Outcome doesn’t change Biden administration’s desire to increase union jobs in the U.S., cabinet official says |
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| 2021-04-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
States Were Told They Can’t Use U.S. Covid-19 Aid to Cut Taxes. They Sued. |
Republican lawmakers, attorneys general say provision under $1.9 trillion stimulus bill is vague and unconstitutional |
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| 2021-04-14 05:26:00 |
Markets |
Turkey’s New Central Bank Governor Has to Balance Economy With Politics |
Foreign investors say the new central bank governor may need to risk his boss’s ire by raising rates to fix the beleaguered economy and curb soaring inflation |
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| 2021-04-14 05:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Startups Offer New Pregnancy Tests With Privacy and Calm in Mind |
Among the new offerings are biodegradable, flushable tests, and one with animated online instructions that will include meditation and sudoku to allay anxiety |
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| 2021-04-14 04:00:00 |
Markets |
Oil Demand Is Recovering Despite Vaccination Hiccups, IEA Says |
Agency raises its annual forecast for global oil demand in 2021 |
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| 2021-04-14 03:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble After S&P 500 Hits Record |
S&P 500 is set to grind higher after hitting its 21st record close of the year as investors awaited a string of bank earnings |
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| 2021-04-13 23:51:00 |
Business |
Toshiba CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani Steps Down Under Pressure From Shareholders |
A week earlier, the company said it had received an acquisition offer from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners |
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| 2021-04-13 23:16:00 |
U.S. |
Kim Potter Mistook Her Gun for a Taser, Police Say: How Often Does That Happen? |
Researchers and law-enforcement veterans say it is difficult to confuse the two weapons |
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| 2021-04-13 23:03:00 |
U.S. |
Kenosha Police Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Returned to Duty |
Officer Rusten Sheskey wasn’t charged in the August 2020 incident that left Blake paralyzed from the waist down |
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| 2021-04-13 22:55:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi Invites Biden to Address Joint Session of Congress on April 28 |
Date is two days before president’s 100th day in office |
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| 2021-04-13 19:41:00 |
Business |
Mexico’s Televisa to Merge Content Business With Univision |
The tie-up aims to expand streaming video services in underserved Spanish-speaking markets with SoftBank as an investor |
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| 2021-04-13 19:31:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Bankrupt Zohar Funds Can’t Block Lynn Tilton’s Deal for Auto Supplier |
A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Global Automotive Systems to the turnaround manager, overruling the Zohar funds she created |
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| 2021-04-13 19:12:00 |
Opinion |
In Alabama, Black Amazon Workers Vote Their Economic Interest |
The failed unionization push highlights growing disillusionment with progressive priorities. |
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| 2021-04-13 19:08:00 |
Books |
‘The Scout Mindset’ Review: How to ‘Update’ Beliefs |
Admitting our beliefs are false can feel like a failure, a sign of weakness. Instead, we should look at changing our mind as an ‘update.’ |
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| 2021-04-13 19:07:00 |
Opinion |
Democracy Promotion in a World Growing More Dangerous |
A new report details what Biden can do to champion free society at home and abroad. |
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| 2021-04-13 19:07:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Media vs. Climate Science |
The good news is that scientists themselves have started to correct the record. |
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| 2021-04-13 19:06:00 |
Opinion |
Pakistan’s Religious Purity Test |
Prominent economist Atif Rehman Mian was sacked as the wrong kind of Muslim. |
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| 2021-04-13 19:03:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Afghan Exit |
Withdrawing all U.S. troops risks the return of al Qaeda and ISIS. |
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| 2021-04-13 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
The J&J Covid Vaccine Pause |
The issue is how best to address public anxiety over rare blood clots. |
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| 2021-04-13 18:53:00 |
Business |
Stitch Fix CEO, Among Youngest Female Founders to Go IPO, Moves to Executive Chair |
Katrina Lake will be succeeded as chief executive by Stitch Fix President Elizabeth Spaulding |
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| 2021-04-13 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Shooting of Daunte Wright |
The rush to judgment doesn’t serve the cause of justice. |
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| 2021-04-13 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Back to Iran’s Nuclear Future |
Israel defends itself as Biden courts Tehran to return to the flawed Obama deal. |
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| 2021-04-13 18:46:00 |
World |
John Kerry Says U.S. Will Hold China to Account on Climate Pledges |
Ahead of trip to Shanghai, climate envoy says U.S. could use satellites to monitor greenhouse-gas emissions globally |
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| 2021-04-13 18:35:00 |
Politics |
New York Democrats Push Repeal of Cap on Local Tax Deductions |
Bid to eliminate Trump-era tax change factors into talks over Biden’s infrastructure plan |
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| 2021-04-13 18:32:00 |
Politics |
Pollsters Say They Undercounted Republicans, Trump Supporters in 2020 |
Five Democratic groups and Pew say they may need to return to old-school polling techniques like knocking on doors |
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| 2021-04-13 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Is There Virtue in CEOs’ Signaling? |
Students debate whether companies should take political stances. |
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| 2021-04-13 17:55:00 |
World |
Iran Says It Will Enrich Uranium to 60%, in Effort to Strengthen Hand in Nuclear Talks |
The move would bring Tehran one step closer to weapons-grade fuel and comes after attack on Natanz facility blamed on Israel |
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| 2021-04-13 17:50:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Merging With SPACs Face Challenges Around Valuations, Controls |
CFOs have to navigate accounting and reporting issues around SPAC deals as regulators loom |
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| 2021-04-13 17:46:00 |
Markets |
Nasdaq Sets Reference Price for Coinbase Listing at $250 |
The cryptocurrency exchange would have valuation of about $65 billion |
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| 2021-04-13 17:45:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Troops to Leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11 |
President Biden sets deadline for withdrawal to occur two decades after the 2001 terrorist attacks |
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| 2021-04-13 17:44:00 |
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A Closer Look |
‘There Is a Rainbow’ by Theresa Trinder, illustrated by Grant Snider |
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| 2021-04-13 17:38:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Democratic-Backed Voting Bill |
Chamber objects to proposed For the People Act’s curbs on business political activity, saying voting changes should be bipartisan |
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| 2021-04-13 17:29:00 |
Television Review |
‘Spy City’ Review: Distrust in a Divided Berlin |
In an engrossing Cold War drama on AMC+, Dominic Cooper stars as an intelligence agent tasked with exposing a leaker within British Sector headquarters. |
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| 2021-04-13 17:27:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ohio’s Down Syndrome Abortion Law |
Ohio law prohibits doctors from performing an abortion once a patient reveals she is motivated by fears the fetus has Down syndrome |
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| 2021-04-13 17:24:00 |
Music Review |
‘Uneasy’ by Vijay Iyer Review: An Assured Trio Takes On Hard Times |
A collaboration between the pianist, drummer Tyshawn Sorey and bassist Linda May Han Oh—all composers in their own right—results in a subtle yet powerful album. |
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| 2021-04-13 17:23:00 |
World |
Peru Election Pits Fan of Castro Against Authoritarian Ex-Leader’s Daughter |
Voters face a choice between a far-left activist who pledges to nationalize foreign mining assets and a candidate who has lost two prior presidential bids |
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| 2021-04-13 17:19:00 |
U.S. |
Police Chief, Officer Resign in Wake of Daunte Wright Killing |
Minneapolis suburb sees second night of protests and looting after police say officer accidentally shot and killed Wright |
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| 2021-04-13 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
Is Life at NBC News Imitating The Onion? |
TV network’s discovery may indicate that America is not full of racists. |
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| 2021-04-13 15:52:00 |
Business |
CBS News Chief Zirinsky Nears Deal to Return to Production Roots |
Longtime CBS News producer expected to sign production partnership with parent ViacomCBS |
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| 2021-04-13 15:51:00 |
CIO Journal |
Ford Retools Headquarters for Hybrid Work |
Awaiting returning staff: A check-in app, ambient sensors to alert managers of crowded workspaces and videoconferencing carts |
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| 2021-04-13 15:27:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Walmart Compliance Chief to Depart |
Daniel Trujillo, the company’s chief ethics and compliance officer, will leave Friday, Walmart says |
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| 2021-04-13 15:24:00 |
Tech |
Apple Schedules April 20 Event |
New iPads are expected to be among product unveilings |
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| 2021-04-13 15:16:00 |
Logistics Report |
Ever Given Customers Face New Payments to Get Shipments Moving |
Thousands of containers of goods are tied up in legal claims and centuries-old maritime principles requiring owners to post millions of dollars to share rescue costs |
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| 2021-04-13 15:13:00 |
U.S. |
IRS Chief Says $1 Trillion in Taxes May Go Uncollected Each Year |
Charles Rettig tells lawmakers more resources are needed to detect fraud, errors |
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| 2021-04-13 15:02:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Issues Present New Challenge for J&J |
A potential link between its Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots is the latest issue for a storied name in healthcare |
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| 2021-04-13 14:36:00 |
World |
Iran’s Nuclear Program: How Close Is Tehran to Developing Nuclear Weapons? |
Iranian breaches of the 2015 nuclear deal raise fears that the country is paving the way to start work on nuclear weapons, raising pressure on President Biden |
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| 2021-04-13 14:27:00 |
U.S. |
Biden, Lawmakers Pay Tribute to Slain Capitol Hill Officer ‘Billy’ Evans |
Officer died after being struck by car driven by man attempting to enter Capitol grounds |
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| 2021-04-13 13:57:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Variants Stress Canadian Hospitals |
Hospitals in Ontario cancel surgeries, transfer patients to deal with surge |
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| 2021-04-13 13:14:00 |
Tech |
‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games Valued at Nearly $29 Billion in Funding Round |
Videogame company raises $1 billion from new and existing investors including Sony Group |
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| 2021-04-13 13:01:00 |
Politics |
China to Continue Push for Global Power, Press Taiwan for Reunification, U.S. Report Says |
Beijing also is seeking to at least double its nuclear-weapons stockpile during the next decade |
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| 2021-04-13 12:43:00 |
U.S. |
Chauvin Defense Begins: What His Lawyers Will Try to Do |
Eric Nelson calls witnesses to raise doubts about former Minneapolis police officer’s guilt in death of Black man |
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| 2021-04-13 12:28:00 |
Whats News World Wide |
What’s News: World-Wide |
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| 2021-04-13 12:26:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Expands Oversight Board’s Scope to Hear Removal Requests |
Move broadens nearly 20-member panel’s purview as decision on former President Trump’s personal account looms |
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| 2021-04-13 12:17:00 |
Business |
Fake Covid-19 Certificates Hit Airlines, Which Now Have To Police Them |
Test results, often required to fly across borders, can be easily manipulated |
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| 2021-04-13 12:06:00 |
Opinion |
Masks for Children, Muzzles for Covid-19 News |
In the guise of combating ‘misinformation,’ YouTube again censors scientific debate over pandemic policy. |
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| 2021-04-13 12:05:00 |
Opinion |
What to Look For at Congress’s Big Intelligence Gathering |
Testimony will shed light on Biden’s approach to Russia, China, terrorism and proliferation. |
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| 2021-04-13 12:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Miraculous Measurement of the Muon |
New discoveries about an elementary particle could lead to a ‘gold rush’ of new physics. |
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| 2021-04-13 10:25:00 |
Markets |
Inflation From a Year Ago Isn’t What Matters Right Now |
The jump in consumer prices from last year’s depressed levels won’t register with most people, but that doesn’t mean concern over prices is going away |
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| 2021-04-13 10:23:00 |
World |
U.S. Climate Envoy to Arrive in Shanghai for Meeting With Chinese Counterpart |
John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua to discuss climate matters as well as how to support developing countries pursuing low-emissions economic growth |
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| 2021-04-13 10:21:00 |
Opinion |
Permissive Libel Law Lets Democracy Down |
Outright lies don’t further public debate, and vigorous debate is what the Supreme Court thought it was protecting. |
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| 2021-04-13 10:17:00 |
Opinion |
Does Georgia or Baseball Get the Big Error? |
The game of baseball will suffer immensely from the turnoff of fans to this overtly political decision. |
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| 2021-04-13 10:13:00 |
Opinion |
NPR Correspondent Defends His Reporting |
The record of sharply reduced refugee admissions over President Trump’s entire term is beyond dispute. |
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| 2021-04-13 10:09:00 |
Markets |
No Need for Panic Over J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Pause |
U.S. pause in rollout after blood-clot cases should boost confidence in the safety of Covid-19 vaccines, not erode it |
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| 2021-04-13 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Spring Clean Your Self-Care Routine |
Overhaul the way you take breaks, meditate and dress for a new-season boost |
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| 2021-04-13 09:58:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft’s Nuance Gambit Shows Healthcare Is Shaping Up as Next Tech Battleground |
Microsoft is spending $16 billion to kick-start growth in the next big thing for tech: healthcare |
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| 2021-04-13 09:52:00 |
World |
NATO Urges Russia to Halt Military Buildup on Ukraine’s Borders |
Alliance condemns presence of tens of thousands of troops, faces delicate balance in relations with Kremlin |
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| 2021-04-13 09:47:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Seeks to Pause J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Use After Rare Blood-Clot Cases |
Drugmaker to delay European shot rollout as FDA and CDC review data involving six reported cases of clotting |
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| 2021-04-13 09:47:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts, Pressured to End Bankruptcy, Explore Leaving Local Councils Behind |
The organization is proposing an alternate chapter 11 plan as a backup in case settlements with abuse victims and local councils don’t emerge |
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| 2021-04-13 09:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Future of High Heels Looks Wobbly—at Least for Now |
Some women who ditched their high-heeled shoes during the pandemic have no plans to go back. Others are dipping their toes in slowly |
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| 2021-04-13 09:43:00 |
World |
Egypt Seizes Ever Given Ship in Suez Canal, Demands Compensation |
Pressure grows on Ever Given’s Japanese owner to negotiate a settlement of roughly $1 billion for damage to the canal and lost business |
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| 2021-04-13 09:37:00 |
Markets |
China’s Economy Is Still Dependent on Housing and Exports |
Despite Beijing’s rhetorical emphasis on new industries and self-reliance, housing and exports continue to drive China’s recovery |
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| 2021-04-13 09:23:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Identifies $2.3 Billion at Risk in Greensill Funds |
Disclosure increases clarity over the scale of potential losses in the supply-chain finance funds |
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| 2021-04-13 09:20:00 |
Business |
Jack Ma’s Ant Group Will End Some Practices That Helped Fuel Its Growth |
Beijing wants the financial-technology giant to unwind arrangements that gave it an advantage over rivals and banks |
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| 2021-04-13 09:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Journaling Can Help You Live Your Best Life |
Just 10 minutes a day of writing can be effective, says an author and life coach who suggests: ‘make yourself the hero in a story of your own making’ |
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| 2021-04-13 09:00:00 |
Markets |
NovoCure, Fastenal, FedEx, Johnson & Johnson: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Futures suggested technology stocks could post gains at the open |
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| 2021-04-13 08:11:00 |
World |
Afghan Peace Talks: The Latest on the Historic Negotiations |
Afghanistan’s government and the Taliban met in historic, U.S.-brokered talks |
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| 2021-04-13 08:00:00 |
Markets |
OPEC Sees Oil Demand Boosted by Stimulus and Vaccine Programs |
Cartel regained control of oil prices in March, after they crashed last spring |
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| 2021-04-13 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Grocery Owners May Struggle to Match Last Year’s Success |
As more Americans get vaccinated, they are showing a desire to eat out again and may spend less money filling up their cupboards and refrigerators |
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| 2021-04-13 07:41:00 |
Markets |
Oil Majors Face Tough Choices Even With Higher Prices |
Financial pressures have eased, but companies still have few strategic options as they eye a lower-carbon future |
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| 2021-04-13 07:41:00 |
World |
Myanmar’s Military Has Many Enemies. Protesters Are Asking for Their Help. |
After weeks of killings by security forces, a small contingent is turning to the country’s rebel groups that have long battled the army |
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| 2021-04-13 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Uber and Lyft Need a Sharper Turn |
Investors should consider that Uber and Lyft’s new driver incentives may be too little, too late |
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| 2021-04-13 07:00:00 |
Deals |
Carlyle to Take Majority Stake in Owner of Beautycounter |
Deal values parent Counter Brands at $1 billion |
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| 2021-04-13 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
GumGum Raises $75 Million From Goldman Sachs |
The adtech company focuses on contextual advertising, as opposed to ads that target people based on identifiable information |
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| 2021-04-13 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Grab to Go Public in Record-Breaking SPAC Merger |
Deal values Southeast Asian ‘superapp’ operator at close to $40 billion |
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| 2021-04-13 06:39:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Pause Ahead of Inflation Data |
The S&P 500 is poised for muted trading ahead of figures that are likely to show U.S. consumer prices picked up in March |
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| 2021-04-13 06:39:00 |
World |
In Battle With U.S. for Global Sway, China Showers Money on Europe’s Neglected Areas |
Goods are arriving in Europe through a new trade corridor consisting of railroads, airport hubs and ports built with Chinese support |
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| 2021-04-13 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Banks Might Get Partial Immunity to Tax Increases |
Higher corporate tax rates will hit banks squarely, but the Biden Administration’s other priorities, like infrastructure and housing, could help lessen the blow |
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| 2021-04-13 06:22:00 |
Deals |
Chinese Auto Giant Geely Explores SPAC Deals |
Multinational company is in talks to sponsor $300 Million SPAC on Nasdaq and is considering another SPAC to float EV maker Polestar |
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| 2021-04-13 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Nvidia’s Ambitions Could Twist Its Own Arm |
Chipmaker’s move into data-center CPU market raises competitive profile but complicates Arm Holdings deal |
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| 2021-04-13 05:30:00 |
Business |
Americans Have Too Much Toilet Paper. It Is Catching Up to Companies. |
Tissue sales fall to below pre-pandemic levels as consumers work through their stockpiles |
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| 2021-04-13 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Investor Pushes Alphabet for Whistleblowing Review |
Citing recent red flags, Trillium Asset Management files another shareholder proposal urging tech giant to review protections for employees voicing human rights concerns |
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| 2021-04-13 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Likely Accelerated in March as Economic Recovery Gained Steam |
Economists expect March reading to signal start of extended upswing in prices |
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| 2021-04-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Banks, After Bracing for Disaster, Are Now Ready for a Boom |
Analysts expect banks to post a big increase in profits, propelled by the release of rainy-day reserves |
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| 2021-04-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How Payment Processor Stripe Became Silicon Valley’s Hottest Startup |
Stripe has turned a humdrum business—helping companies accept credit-card payments—into a blockbuster valuation |
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| 2021-04-13 05:00:00 |
Markets |
Gap to Replace Longtime Credit-Card Issuer Synchrony With Barclays |
Gap’s deal with the British bank ends a 22-year partnership with Synchrony, the largest U.S. issuer of store credit cards |
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| 2021-04-13 05:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Online Proctoring Programs Try to Ease the Tensions of Remote Testing |
Proctoring software firms try softening harsh language and improving onboarding processes |
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| 2021-04-13 04:47:00 |
U.S. |
Daunte Wright Shooting Sparks Anger, Clashes in Minnesota as Chauvin Trial Nears End |
Stores were looted and police fired chemicals into crowds Monday evening, a second night of unrest |
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| 2021-04-12 23:01:00 |
Business |
GameStop Working to Replace CEO George Sherman |
Such a change by the retailer would bring a near complete turnover in its C-suite, with many new faces with ties to Chewy added to board |
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| 2021-04-12 22:53:00 |
World |
Japan to Release Low-Radiation Fukushima Water Into Ocean |
With storage space running out, prime minister says move is safe, but fishery groups fear reputational damage |
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| 2021-04-12 20:32:00 |
Markets |
Regulators Step Up Scrutiny of SPACs With New View on Warrants |
Blank-check companies may have to reclassify the instruments as liabilities, SEC says |
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| 2021-04-12 19:19:00 |
Politics |
White House Nominates Women for Terrorism, Army, DEA Roles |
President Biden picks Christy Abizaid for top job at National Counterterrorism Center, Christine Wormuth for Secretary of Army and Anne Milgram as Drug Enforcement Administration director |
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| 2021-04-12 19:10:00 |
World |
St. Vincent Volcano Eruption: What We Know About the Caribbean Disaster |
Eruptions could continue for weeks; damage to crops and water the big concern |
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| 2021-04-12 19:06:00 |
World |
Arab-Israeli Dentist Holds Sway Over Israel’s Next Government |
Islamist leader Mansour Abbas embraces unlikely role of kingmaker, as Netanyahu tries to build a coalition after another deadlocked election |
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| 2021-04-12 19:01:00 |
World |
Ecuador’s New Leader Needs Help From U.S., but China Will Stay Close |
President-elect Guillermo Lasso will inherit an economy in crisis following one of Latin America’s worst Covid-19 outbreaks |
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| 2021-04-12 18:45:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Have You Ever Seen a Flower?’ by Shawn Harris |
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| 2021-04-12 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Green New Deal, in Disguise |
Biden’s ‘infrastructure’ bill is really a plan to remake the economy. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Putin and ‘Consequences’ |
Putin masses troops near Ukraine in an early test for Biden and the G-7 allies. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:35:00 |
U.S. |
Derek Chauvin Prosecutors Near End of Case in George Floyd’s Death |
Defense will try to raise reasonable doubt as it begins presenting witnesses on Tuesday |
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| 2021-04-12 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Illinois Democrats vs. Chicago |
Pritzker shows Mayor Lightfoot that public unions are his priority—school reopening, not so much. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Great Schools Are the Solution to Educational ‘Segregation’ |
New York could replicate Success Academy’s winning model, but standing up to the bureaucracy will take courage. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
U.K. Strain Doesn’t Result in More Severe Covid-19 Among Hospitalized Patients, Study Finds |
Researchers confirmed earlier findings of the B.1.1.7 variant’s contagiousness, but found it didn’t lead to more deaths or patients requiring ventilators in the study |
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| 2021-04-12 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Can Biden’s Resolve Weather Putin and Xi? |
He needs to rally not only allies but dovish Democrats against Beijing and Moscow. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Buttigieg Infrastructure Switcheroo |
His definition of the term is not what the American people think it means. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:27:00 |
Books |
‘On the House’ Review: John Boehner Remembers |
Former House Speaker John Boehner doesn’t understand why House Republicans went mad. Maybe it had something to do with him. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Politics Is Risky Business for CEOs |
It’s imprudent to weigh in on issues that don’t directly affect the company. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:17:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Rosengren: Fed Policy Appropriate for Current State of Economy |
Boston Fed chief says he expects the economy to grow rapidly this year, though a full recovery could take longer than many think |
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| 2021-04-12 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Deplorable Polling |
‘The urge to stamp the opinion out will tend to make those who hold it grip more tightly.’ |
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| 2021-04-12 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
The Other Day of Infamy in 1941 |
The Soviet-Japanese pact signed 80 years ago today was part of Stalin’s plot that led to Pearl Harbor. |
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| 2021-04-12 18:01:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Biden to Pick Former New Orleans Prosecutor to Lead Justice Department’s Criminal Division |
Now in private practice, Kenneth Polite served as U.S. attorney in New Orleans during the Obama administration |
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| 2021-04-12 17:50:00 |
World |
Taliban Back Out of Turkey Talks, Dealing a Blow to Afghanistan Peace Efforts |
Ahead of a May 1 deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the Biden administration had hoped the talks would yield a cease-fire agreement |
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| 2021-04-12 17:47:00 |
Tech |
Nvidia Plans New Chip to Compete With Intel in Data-Center Market |
The product named Grace uses technology licensed from SoftBank Group-owned Arm |
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| 2021-04-12 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Hunter Biden’s ‘Expertise’ |
The election is over but Washington’s press corps is still largely incurious about the Biden family business. |
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| 2021-04-12 17:38:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Subway Crime Keeps Riders Away, Survey Finds |
More than one-third of riders who stopped using subway during pandemic cite concerns about crime, harassment |
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| 2021-04-12 17:33:00 |
U.S. |
Minneapolis Police Shooting: Who Was Daunte Wright and What Happened in Brooklyn Center? |
A 20-year-old Black man was killed Sunday after police shot him during a traffic stop; police official says officer had intended to use her Taser |
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| 2021-04-12 17:17:00 |
CIO Journal |
Return to the Office Poses New Challenges, Opportunities for CIOs |
IT Leaders seek tech solutions to ‘create belonging and trust’ |
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| 2021-04-12 17:14:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Deficit Widened to a Record $1.7 Trillion for Six Months, as Stimulus Checks Fueled Spending |
Gap broadened to $660 billion in March alone as spending surged amid payouts |
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| 2021-04-12 16:58:00 |
Business |
Will Smith Movie Pulls Production Out of Georgia Over GOP Voting Law |
Exit by ‘Emancipation’ comes amid backlash to legislation that civil-rights advocates say will restrict Black Americans’ ballot access |
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| 2021-04-12 16:49:00 |
Experience Report |
Pinterest Adds Influencer Guidelines to Encourage Positivity |
The social-media network is the latest company to come up with rules specific to creators |
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| 2021-04-12 16:48:00 |
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A Closer Look |
‘The Big Bad Wolf in My House’ by Valerie Fontaine, illustrated by Nathalie Dion |
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| 2021-04-12 16:25:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Selections from ‘Tough Like Mum’ by Lana Button, illustrated by Carmen Mok |
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| 2021-04-12 16:16:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Yang Warriors by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Billy Thao |
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| 2021-04-12 16:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Long Do Covid-19 Vaccines Provide Immunity? |
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines provide good protection against the virus that causes Covid. But how long does that last? Will you need a booster shot? Here’s what we know. |
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| 2021-04-12 16:07:00 |
Music Review |
‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ by Greta Van Fleet Review: Zep Without the Pep |
There’s not a whole lot to love on the band’s new album, which once again draws heavily from ’70s album rock without putting an original spin on the sound. |
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| 2021-04-12 15:50:00 |
Markets |
U.K. to Examine Former Prime Minister David Cameron’s Greensill Role |
Inquiry part of a broader investigation into government contracts with the bankrupt financing company |
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| 2021-04-12 15:40:00 |
CMO Today |
Tinder Names New CMO as Dating App Pursues Gen Z |
George Felix, a former marketing executive for Pizza Hut, KFC and Procter & Gamble, is joining Tinder as the world begins to show signs of emerging from the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-12 14:47:00 |
Politics |
Biden Touts Infrastructure Proposal in Chip Shortage Meeting |
The president speaks during meeting between administration officials and executives of Ford, GM, Intel, Alphabet and others |
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| 2021-04-12 14:32:00 |
Art |
Record-Setting Leonardo da Vinci Work Was Displayed on Saudi Leader’s Yacht |
‘Salvator Mundi’ had hung in MBS-owned vessel after Saudi-Louvre dispute kept painting out of major Paris show |
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| 2021-04-12 13:16:00 |
Politics |
Trump Border Critics to Be Nominated to Immigration Posts by White House |
Move comes as a surge of migrants at southern border has become a challenge for Biden administration |
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| 2021-04-12 13:14:00 |
Politics |
Biden Begins Infrastructure Talks With Lawmakers Over $2.3 Trillion Bill |
Disagreements loom over cost, scope of White House’s initial proposal |
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| 2021-04-12 13:05:00 |
World |
Tanzania’s New President Nudges Country Away From Covid-19 Denial |
The nation’s first female leader seeks to shift her predecessor’s skeptical policy and regain international trust |
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| 2021-04-12 12:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Don’t Get Attached to Your Favorite Men’s College Basketball Player. He May Be Angling to Transfer. |
More than 28% of 4,500-plus scholarship basketball players in the NCAA’s Division I have indicated a desire to transfer, anticipating new rules that wouldn’t force them to sit out a year |
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| 2021-04-12 12:52:00 |
Opinion |
Prince Philip Is Gone, Just When America Needs Him Most |
He was an iconoclast who cheerfully smashed the revered verities of progressive modernity. |
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| 2021-04-12 12:51:00 |
Opinion |
Spending Blowout Imposes Costs Beyond the Enormous Price Tag |
Nobody in Washington seems to care about the long-term burdens of debt and dependency. |
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| 2021-04-12 12:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Retired Physician Pursues a New Self Portrait in Photography |
It used to be a hobby. Now it’s his passion. |
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| 2021-04-12 12:13:00 |
Markets |
Microsoft’s Shopping Spree Isn’t Landing Bargains |
Acquisition of Nuance Communications adds to AI capabilities but represents high price for struggling business |
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| 2021-04-12 12:13:00 |
World |
South Africa Covid-19 Strain: What We Know About the New Variant |
Researchers warn that the variant, now detected in the U.S. and more than 60 countries, may spread faster and could reduce the efficacy of vaccines |
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| 2021-04-12 11:54:00 |
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NY Fed: March Consumer Inflation Expectations Highest Since Mid-2014 |
Consumers polled said they see inflation at 3.2% a year from now, and at 3.1% three years from now |
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| 2021-04-12 11:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Fitbit, Whoop and Other Gadgets Are Measuring Brain Activity, Glucose and Sleep |
The Quantified Self Movement has gone beyond counting your steps to tracking everything from blood-oxygen levels to heart-rate variability |
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| 2021-04-12 10:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Satan Shoes,’ Nike Lawsuits and the Booming Sneaker Bootleg Market |
The much-buzzed launch of Mschf and Lil Nas X’s unsanctioned ‘Satan Shoes,’ pegged to the release of the artist’s single ‘Montero,’ was just one example of a slew of imaginatively remixed sneakers of late. |
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| 2021-04-12 10:57:00 |
Opinion |
Readers Give Secretary Yellen Some Candid Feedback on Taxes |
They respond to her op-ed on the Biden proposal to raise corporate taxes with, well, vigor. |
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| 2021-04-12 10:56:00 |
Opinion |
St. Augustine, Baseball, Wokeism and Pride |
The woke’s mea culpa isn’t beating their breasts but beating ours for us. |
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| 2021-04-12 10:55:00 |
Opinion |
Churchill’s Father’s Advice on President Joe Biden |
Lance Morrow might have quoted Lord Randolph Churchill on W.E. Gladstone. |
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| 2021-04-12 10:26:00 |
Politics |
Republicans Unveil Policies to Match ‘Working-Class Party’ Claim |
Lawmakers including Mitt Romney and Marco Rubio are proposing ways to help working-class families |
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| 2021-04-12 09:28:00 |
Markets |
Chip Shortage Is Bad for GM but Worse for Car Buyers |
Semiconductors shortage is worsening, but might need to drag out indefinitely to have a greater impact on auto stocks |
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| 2021-04-12 09:26:00 |
Business |
French Firms Strike $15.5 Billion Deal to Create Water, Waste-Management Behemoth |
Combined entity to take aim at rising infrastructure spending world-wide |
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| 2021-04-12 09:17:00 |
World |
Australia Expects Big Delays to Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says country is dropping its inoculation target, citing concerns over side effects from AstraZeneca doses and supply-chain issues |
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| 2021-04-12 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft to Buy Nuance Communications for $19.7 Billion |
Software giant agrees to pay $56 per Nuance share, a 23% premium over Friday’s close |
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| 2021-04-12 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court’s Bridgegate Ruling Casts Shadow on Federal Fraud Cases |
Court’s 2020 decision limiting application of antifraud laws leads prosecutors to urge dismissal of most charges in high-profile insider-trading case |
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| 2021-04-12 08:44:00 |
Business |
Uber Posts Record Rider Demand in March |
Gross bookings rose to highest monthly level in company’s history as Covid-19 vaccinations pick up |
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| 2021-04-12 08:41:00 |
World |
Iran Blames Israel for Attack on Nuclear Facility, Vows to Retaliate |
Tehran says attack at Natanz took out centrifuges and marked an attempt to scuttle talks with the U.S. |
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| 2021-04-12 08:38:00 |
Business |
Cybersecurity Firm Darktrace Targets $4 Billion London IPO |
Planned listing comes as key backer Mike Lynch fights extradition to U.S. over fraud charges |
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| 2021-04-12 08:31:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Brené Brown on Why Good Leadership Has Nothing to Do With Your Salary |
The researcher, professor and author also says, “Another pandemic is going to follow this one—it’s already started; we’re months into it now—which is a real mental-health pandemic.” |
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| 2021-04-12 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Fund Shift Toward Home Healthcare for Seniors |
President’s proposal calls for $400 billion to give elderly more care at home rather than at institutions and hospitals |
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| 2021-04-12 08:00:00 |
Tech |
For EV Startup Faraday Future, the Road Back From the Brink Runs Through a SPAC |
Electric-vehicle maker plans to start selling cars next year after new investors buy in following its brush with bankruptcy |
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| 2021-04-12 07:30:00 |
Markets |
ETFs Could Rock the Bitcoin World |
Potential arrival of the low-cost crypto vehicles is already being felt in the market |
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| 2021-04-12 07:00:00 |
Business |
Boeing Shareholders Will Weigh Need for More Changes to Board |
Plane maker has replaced directors and bolstered management oversight since the second 737 MAX crash, but a proxy firm says more is needed |
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| 2021-04-12 06:51:00 |
Markets |
How a $2.8 Billion Fine Added $40 Billion to Alibaba |
Alibaba investors are relieved that the only thing they have to deal with is a huge fine. That could yet prove optimistic. |
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| 2021-04-12 06:49:00 |
Business |
Huawei, HSBC Strike Deal in Hong Kong Over Documents in Extradition Fight |
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou believes documents will help in her battle against extradition from Canada to the U.S. |
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| 2021-04-12 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Ant Group to Become a Financial Holding Company Overseen by Central Bank |
People’s Bank of China said Ant representatives were summoned to a meeting Monday |
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| 2021-04-12 06:30:00 |
Markets |
For U.S. Companies, Home Is Where It’s At |
Domestically oriented companies might fare best as the U.S. economy powers ahead and foreign earnings face tax hike |
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| 2021-04-12 06:06:00 |
Markets |
S&P 500 Futures Slip After Index Hits Record |
Stock futures ticked down ahead of a busy week of corporate earnings and economic data |
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| 2021-04-12 05:44:00 |
U.S. |
Man Shot by Minnesota Police in Traffic Stop Dies |
Brooklyn Center police shooting sparks protests |
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| 2021-04-12 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Levi’s CFO Plans to Increase Capital Spending on Digital Initiatives |
The jeans maker last year slashed its budget in response to pandemic-related store closures |
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| 2021-04-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Raw Materials Prices Have Surged. Corporate Profits Are Likely Next. |
Higher input costs generally accompany broad economic growth, allowing companies to pass along added expenses and fatten margins |
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| 2021-04-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse, After Archegos, Faces Tough Choices on Investment Bank |
Swiss lender’s investment bank has grown profits quickly, but now is expected to be scaled back for safety |
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| 2021-04-12 05:27:00 |
World |
Nepal’s Rhino Population Grows, Likely Boosted by Covid-19 Closures |
With nature reserves shut for most of last year, endangered animals had more freedom to roam, congregate and mate |
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| 2021-04-12 03:00:00 |
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Ardian Banks $8.9 Billion for Buyouts |
The Paris firm plans to emphasize trans-Atlantic expansion as it invests the new fund |
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| 2021-04-12 01:32:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Drug Prevents Symptomatic Disease in Study, Regeneron Says |
Drugmaker says it will ask federal health regulators to clear use among people who haven’t been vaccinated |
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| 2021-04-12 01:25:00 |
U.S. |
Amid a Wave of Hacks, Biden Moves to Fill Key Cyber Posts |
President expected to nominate NSA veterans to key positions |
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| 2021-04-11 23:53:00 |
Tech |
Alibaba, Hit by Antitrust Fine, Vows to Help Vendors With Fee Cuts |
Days after Chinese regulator imposed a record $2.8 billion penalty, the e-commerce giant says it will invest in steps to help merchants |
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| 2021-04-11 23:15:00 |
World |
Ecuador’s Guillermo Lasso Wins Presidential Election |
Conservative banker defeats protégé of leftist ex-president Rafael Correa, setting the country on pro-business path |
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| 2021-04-11 19:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hideki Matsuyama Wins the Masters and Makes History for Japan |
The 29-year-old became the first Japanese man to win a major when he survived late drama and miscues to earn a green jacket |
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| 2021-04-11 18:30:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Vox Media to Buy Owner of Preet Bharara’s Podcast |
Bharara, a former Manhattan U.S. attorney, will join Vox Media as a host and creative director |
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| 2021-04-11 17:32:00 |
Opinion |
God and the Border Crisis |
Churches play a vital role sheltering migrants, who are overwhelming U.S. and Mexican authorities. |
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| 2021-04-11 17:14:00 |
Opinion |
Targeting the U.S. Senate |
The progressive goal is a House-like body run by big-state majorities. |
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| 2021-04-11 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
A Free Exercise of Religion Supreme Court |
The Justices slap down another California pandemic order limiting the right to worship. |
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| 2021-04-11 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
Education Tragedy in Los Angeles |
A new report shows how the prolonged school shutdown has hurt kids. |
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| 2021-04-11 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation Arrives. Is It ‘Transitory’? |
Producer prices rise 1% in March as supply-side constraints bite. |
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| 2021-04-11 17:01:00 |
Management & Careers |
CEOs Plan New Push on Voting Legislation |
Companies from PayPal to AMC have signaled they will support joining effort for voter access, people say |
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| 2021-04-11 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
The Case for Vaccine ‘Passports’ |
Digital proof would allow Americans to visit family in the hospital, not keep folks out of restaurants. |
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| 2021-04-11 16:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Filibuster Made the Civil Rights Act Possible |
It prevented Southern senators from blocking debate and created the conditions for consensus. |
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| 2021-04-11 16:49:00 |
Opinion |
Flattered to Be on China’s Sanctions List |
We’ll keep exposing Beijing’s egregious religious-freedom violations in Xinjiang. |
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| 2021-04-11 16:48:00 |
Opinion |
Baseball Says Cuba ‘Sí,’ Georgia ‘No’ |
The league talks up its ‘values’ in the U.S. but loves doing business with Castro. |
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| 2021-04-11 16:47:00 |
Books |
‘The Quick Fix’ Review: A Bias Toward Easy Answers |
The study of human behavior has led to real insights but also, too often, to simplistic, reductive ‘solutions’ to complex problems. |
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| 2021-04-11 15:35:00 |
World |
Iran Says Its Foes Targeted Nuclear Plant to Derail Potential Talks With U.S. |
Apparent blackout disrupts operations at Iran’s main nuclear facility at Natanz, a day after it went back online after a fire last summer |
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| 2021-04-11 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, Retail Sales, GDP |
China’s March exports are expected to rebound sharply from a year earlier |
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| 2021-04-11 14:56:00 |
Logistics Report |
Supply-Chain Software Provider Blue Yonder Weighs IPO |
Filing comes as global disruptions bring greater attention, investment to suppliers of logistics-technology tools |
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| 2021-04-11 14:50:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Tops Priorities as Congress Returns to Work |
White House plans meetings with lawmakers of both parties; gun background checks also on agenda |
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| 2021-04-11 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
Investigate Good, Existing Covid Therapies |
We already have evidence for generics reducing Covid death rates. |
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| 2021-04-11 14:29:00 |
Opinion |
Are Vaccine Passports a Freedom or Control? |
This heavily time-limited passport is a temporary incentive rewarding responsible behavior and ensuring fairness by preventing some from free-riding on the immunity of others. |
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| 2021-04-11 14:27:00 |
Opinion |
A Global Minimum Corporate Tax Is a Loser |
If Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was an executive in the private sector, her attempt to collude on international corporate tax rates would likely lead to charges of conspiracy to fix prices. |
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| 2021-04-11 14:08:00 |
Economy |
Powell Sees Economy at Inflection Point |
Fed chairman says employment, economic output are about to start growing ‘much more quickly’ |
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| 2021-04-11 13:43:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Think, Just Bleep |
Intel shows off new technology to filter out hate, aggression and name-calling. |
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| 2021-04-11 13:30:00 |
Business |
CEO Pay Surged in a Year of Upheaval and Leadership Challenges |
The executives’ compensation for 2020 is on track for a record even as shareholders voice displeasure with some pay packages |
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| 2021-04-11 13:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Benefits of Having a Schedule in Retirement |
It doesn’t have to be rigid. But knowing roughly what you’ll do and when can keep you both active and grounded. |
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| 2021-04-11 12:23:00 |
Politics |
Trump Bashes McConnell in Speech to GOP Donors |
The remarks indicate the former president’s anger toward the Senate minority leader hasn’t abated since losing the election |
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| 2021-04-11 12:08:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Tie Infrastructure Package to Unionization Push |
Business community, labor groups and progressives square off over the PRO Act |
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| 2021-04-11 12:00:00 |
Real Estate |
NYC Co-Op Boards Would Have to Explain Why They Deny Buyers, Under New Bill |
Residential boards would have to give a written explanation when turning down a potential buyer, under state measure |
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| 2021-04-11 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
It Starts With Gum Disease. But It Can Lead to a Lot Worse. |
People skipped going to the dentist during the pandemic. It’s time to catch up. |
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| 2021-04-11 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Defaults Fall Again, Aiding Rally in Low-Rated Debt |
Credit investors are moving into higher-yielding assets, helping support prices on riskier junk bonds and leveraged loans |
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| 2021-04-11 10:04:00 |
World |
Jordan’s Royal Feud Sends Shockwaves Through Country’s Traditional Tribes |
As the U.S. ally marks 100 years since its founding, the backbone of its acclaimed stability has suffered a blow |
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| 2021-04-11 10:03:00 |
Economy |
With Economy Poised for Best Growth Since 1983, Inflation Lurks |
Federal stimulus and Covid-19 vaccinations have led to boosts in outlook for GDP and consumer prices in survey of economists |
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| 2021-04-11 09:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are You Emotionally Ready to Retire? Eight Questions to Ask Yourself |
Too many people leave work too early or too late. It doesn’t have to be this way. |
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| 2021-04-11 09:20:00 |
World |
Solar-Energy Supply Chain Depends on Region Where China Is Accused of Genocide |
The industry rethinks sourcing of critical materials in effort to avoid any connection to alleged forced labor and human-rights abuses |
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| 2021-04-11 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What to Do (and Not Do) With a Target-Date Fund After Retiring |
A lot of savers shift gears after leaving work. Here’s what to consider before making that move. |
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| 2021-04-11 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Some People Can’t Wait to Dress for Work Again |
With offices opening more, these workers are beyond ready to ditch their sweatpants and leggings |
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| 2021-04-11 07:06:00 |
World |
Prince Charles, Heir to the Throne for Nearly 70 Years, Moves Closer to Center Stage |
The prince has taken a different approach from his father, Prince Philip, in supporting the queen |
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| 2021-04-11 05:33:00 |
Business |
U.S. Faces Uphill Climb to Rival China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Industry |
West lags China on both supply and processing of materials key to electric cars and wind turbines |
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| 2021-04-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Sizzling Stock Market Sets High Bar for Earnings Season |
Investors will watch for clues about future profits as they consider pricey shares |
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| 2021-04-10 19:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Masters Still Flummoxes Bryson DeChambeau, Golf’s Mad Scientist |
The big hitter is obsessed with mastering Augusta National. But once again, Augusta National is mastering him. |
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| 2021-04-10 19:36:00 |
Tech |
Google’s Secret ‘Project Bernanke’ Revealed in Texas Antitrust Case |
Program used past bid data to boost tech giant’s win rate in advertising auctions, according to court filing |
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| 2021-04-10 17:57:00 |
Deals |
Medline Industries Explores Sale |
A deal could value the medical-supply company at as much as $30 billion |
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| 2021-04-10 16:48:00 |
Business |
Battery-Making Rivals to Settle Trade Rift That Threatened Georgia Plant |
SK Innovation and LG Chem’s settlement comes just before Sunday deadline for White House veto of trade commission decision |
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| 2021-04-10 14:23:00 |
World |
China’s Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign Gets Off to Slow Start |
Infections are low and people aren’t in a hurry; officials are using social pressure and incentives as encouragement |
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| 2021-04-10 13:46:00 |
World |
In Mourning a Prince, Britain Remembers Heroic Days of World War II, Empire |
The death of Prince Philip, at the center of public life for 75 years, marks generational shift in the life of a nation |
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| 2021-04-10 13:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Goodbye, Conference Rooms. Hello, Home Remodeling. |
Laurel LaBauve was tired of the corporate life. So she retired and found her inspiration in Bob Vila. |
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| 2021-04-10 12:29:00 |
Tech |
As Apple and Facebook Clash Over Ads, Mom-and-Pop Shops Fear They’ll Be the Victims |
With big changes coming to iPhones, small online merchants are bracing for lost sales. ‘Why is Apple now the decider?’ |
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| 2021-04-10 12:00:00 |
Business |
With Georgia Voting Law, the Business of Business Becomes Politics |
Coca-Cola and Delta received blowback from both left and right for their response to Georgia’s new voting law. Engaging on social issues is now part of the CEO job description, but it’s a treacherous path. |
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| 2021-04-10 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Places to Retire? Here’s Where to Start |
There’s a lot of confusing information out there. You have to know which resources are worth your time. |
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| 2021-04-10 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Skinny Jeans and 9 Other Styles That Date You |
All the outmoded things you should purge from your wardrobe—plus, some updated men’s and women’s spring styles to take their place |
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| 2021-04-10 11:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
She Spent Her Career as a Job Counselor. Now She’s a Doula. |
Linda Spencer provides support to mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. It’s hard work, but rewarding. |
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| 2021-04-10 11:23:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Family Heirlooms That Our Children Don’t Want |
Lifelong possessions look very different when we start trying to pass them on |
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| 2021-04-10 11:00:00 |
Tech |
Why Amazon Workers in Alabama Voted Against Union |
Warehouse employees cite job security as well as company’s arguments highlighting its strengths and the union’s weaknesses |
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| 2021-04-10 10:05:00 |
Markets |
The Economy Is Recovering: How to Invest When Everything Is Expensive |
Stock valuations have never been so stretched at the beginning of an economic cycle. Savers need to plan for lower future returns. |
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| 2021-04-10 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Work of Art in Eric Haze’s Garage |
The New York artist fed his passion for Super Stock cars by restoring his 1962 Plymouth Savoy in his trademark black, white and gray color scheme; ‘For many reasons, it was a gem.’ |
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| 2021-04-10 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Sen. Joe Manchin’s Bipartisanship Was Shaped by 1996 Election Loss |
After failed campaign, West Virginia lawmaker learned how to build a coalition embracing labor, business and social conservatives |
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| 2021-04-10 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Covid-19 Taught Us About the High Cost of Isolation |
Let’s take the lessons of the past year and apply them to the post-pandemic world |
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| 2021-04-10 08:42:00 |
Politics |
What’s in the Democrats’ Voting-Rights Bill |
How early voting, same-day registration and voter ID rules would be affected by the proposed legislation |
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| 2021-04-10 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tina Turner, Princess Diana, and the Power of Revenge Fashion |
Retails analysts are predicting a rise in post-pandemic retail therapy, focused on dresses, heels, and other going-out looks. For inspiration, look no further than the icons of revenge style: Tina Turner and Princess Diana, both in the zeitgeist again. |
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| 2021-04-10 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Here Are Some Tips to Keep Costs Down When Postponing A Wedding |
Postponing instead of canceling can save you money. Use the time to rethink your wedding. ‘Allowing couples to really embrace who they are.’ |
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| 2021-04-10 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
Retelling the Story of a Subcontinent |
The Peabody Essex Museum has rethought its South Asian Art galleries, contrasting works and perspectives from colonial and post-colonial India. |
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| 2021-04-10 06:35:00 |
World |
Prince Philip to Receive Military Gun Salute as Tributes Pour In |
A barrage of shots will be fired at noon in a tradition dating back to the 18th century |
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| 2021-04-10 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Rose Tries Not to Wilt at the Masters. Again. |
Justin Rose has led at Augusta National before. He has never won. And his early lead has slimmed down with top players racing up the leaderboard. |
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| 2021-04-10 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase’s Lofty Valuation Might Erode as Crypto Markets Mature |
Cryptocurrency giant, which runs largest U.S. bitcoin exchange, plans to go public Wednesday |
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| 2021-04-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
Is It Safe to Eat at Restaurants Again? Here’s What to Expect |
Masks, long waits and higher prices are now part of dining out as more restaurants reopen amid the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Amazon Vote Deals Blow to Expanding Labor Union Membership |
Unionization rates are trending down in private sector, despite increased focus in Washington |
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| 2021-04-10 02:00:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Orders California to Allow in-Home Prayer Meetings |
In 5-4 decision, justices said religious gatherings are entitled to the least restrictive measures applied to secular activities |
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| 2021-04-09 23:34:00 |
Business |
Alibaba Hit With Record $2.8 Billion Antitrust Fine in China |
Penalty comes amid regulatory scrutiny on business empire of Alibaba founder Jack Ma |
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| 2021-04-09 22:09:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Product Chief Chris Cox’s 2020 Compensation Is Valued at $69.7 Million |
Most of the total is for restricted stock units; Cox is also entitled to receive $4 million sign-on bonus |
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| 2021-04-09 21:51:00 |
Markets |
SEC Review Highlights Potentially Misleading ESG Practices Among Funds |
Regulator found instances where firms didn’t consistently disclose their environmental, social or governance strategies |
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| 2021-04-09 20:18:00 |
CIO Journal |
XPO Logistics Taps CIO for Supply-Chain Services Spinoff |
Sandeep Sakharkar looks to robotics as clients around the world require more automation |
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| 2021-04-09 19:41:00 |
CFO Journal |
Raytheon Names Neil Mitchill as Chief Financial Officer |
Mr. Mitchill succeeds Anthony O’Brien, who is stepping down as finance chief of the aerospace supplier |
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| 2021-04-09 19:38:00 |
Markets |
Norwegian Cruise Line, Netflix, Amazon.com: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-04-09 19:10:00 |
Markets |
Startup Behind AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Files for U.S. IPO |
U.K.-based Vaccitech, spun out of the University of Oxford in 2016, has been aiming for valuation of around $700 million |
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| 2021-04-09 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Commissions the Supreme Court |
His panel on court-packing tilts sharply to the legal and political left. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Surge at the Southern Border |
The latest migrant numbers show much more than a seasonal increase. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Amazon Workers Reject a Union |
Big Labor pulled out all the stops to organize an Alabama warehouse. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
A State Lockdown Accounting |
With rare exceptions, the states that shut down the longest suffered the most economic harm. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:40:00 |
Books |
‘The Agitators’ Review: Disturbers of the Peace |
How Harriet Tubman, Martha Wright and Frances Seward challenged a nation’s conscience. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Know Thyself, but Don’t Think There’s an App for That |
Your phone may be smart when it comes to your biometrics, but being thoughtful is up to you. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
The EU Plays Politics With Northern Ireland |
A Brexit dispute threatens to upend the Good Friday Agreement I worked hard to finish 23 years ago. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Must the Justices Create a Trustworthy Press? |
Why not just hire smart people and ask them (or free them) to do honest reporting? |
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| 2021-04-09 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: A Fridge Full of Infrastructure |
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s redefinition of the word meets ridicule. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:37:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Week |
Our celebration of seasonal books on topics like nature, gardening, food and baseball—plus David Hockney in France, Richard Thompson’s musical memoir, ‘The Agitators’ and more. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
America’s Oldest Asian Ally, Overlooked |
The Biden administration is favoring Singapore and Vietnam over Thailand, a treaty partner since 1833. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Provides a Rare Chance to Transform Public Education |
In post-Katrina New Orleans, Louisiana built a system that serves the needs of students, not adults. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:04:00 |
Books |
‘The Glitter in the Green’ Review: Blink and You’ll Miss Them |
The smallest avians have always captured imaginations—sometimes to their own detriment. |
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| 2021-04-09 18:00:00 |
Books |
‘The Horde’ Review: Path of Khans |
At its height, the empire of Chinggis Khan drew strength from flexibility. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:55:00 |
U.S. |
White House Border Coordinator Roberta Jacobson to Step Down at End of Month |
Departure comes as record number of unaccompanied minors crossed border illegally in March |
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| 2021-04-09 17:49:00 |
Books |
’The God Equation’ Review: One String Theory to Rule Them All |
What is the universe made of? Physicists have answers but no unified theory explaining everything. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:48:00 |
Books |
‘A Short History of Humanity’ Review: Lost Cousins |
Archaeogenetics has changed our picture of how ancient Homo sapiens spread—and who they met. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:46:00 |
Books |
‘Waves Across the South’ Review: New Kingdoms |
While crowned heads were losing their power in Europe, unrest elsewhere inaugurated monarchies. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:45:00 |
Books |
‘Valcour’ Review: The Guns of Lake Champlain |
A ship raised from the depths helps tell the story of a pivotal naval battle in the War of Independence. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Remedy For Our Diseases? Aging Less |
Some animals hardly deteriorate as they get older. New therapies could help humans to achieve the same healthy longevity. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:13:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Charter Hit With $19 Million Judgment for Windstream Bankruptcy Mailers |
The legal fight highlights the ways companies can try to capitalize when a competitor files for bankruptcy, and the perils that can invite |
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| 2021-04-09 17:07:00 |
Masterpiece |
Celebrating and Satirizing New York’s Aesthetes |
Florine Stettheimer’s wry 1942 ‘The Cathedrals of Art’ sends up the city’s storied museums and the elites in their orbit. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Nancy Reagan and the Power of Intimacy |
Exercising an influence unlike any first lady before or since, she guided her husband’s rise to power and secured his legacy. |
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| 2021-04-09 17:01:00 |
Business |
BJ’s Wholesale Club CEO and President Lee Delaney Dies at 49 |
Retailer says executive died unexpectedly, as board names Bob Eddy as interim CEO |
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| 2021-04-09 16:57:00 |
Politics |
Biden Budget Outline Seeks More Money for Education, Health |
President would raise discretionary spending by 8.4% to $1.52 trillion with focus on Democratic priorities |
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| 2021-04-09 16:48:00 |
Opinion |
How Many Jobs Will Be Lost to Biden ‘Infrastructure’? |
A Wharton study says wages will fall. |
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| 2021-04-09 16:47:00 |
Politics |
Matt Gaetz Named as Subject of House Ethics Committee Probe |
Florida Republican is under investigation by federal authorities into whether he violated federal sex-trafficking laws |
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| 2021-04-09 16:41:00 |
U.S. |
Vaccination Passports Are New Flashpoint in Covid-19 Pandemic |
With no federal mandate to require a single vaccination credential, the private sector and local governments are filling the gaps |
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| 2021-04-09 16:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Orders Study of Supreme Court Changes |
New commission will study potential measures including expanding the number of justices |
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| 2021-04-09 16:24:00 |
Business |
Aramco to Sell 49% Stake in Oil Pipelines to Consortium Led by EIG, Mubadala |
Deal comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify economy, attract foreign investors |
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| 2021-04-09 16:10:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Defense Chief Plans Israel Meetings Amid Iran Tensions |
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also plans to meet military chiefs in Europe as part of trip |
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| 2021-04-09 15:51:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
President’s Budget Request Includes Funds for Corporate Ownership Registry |
The request would add $64 million to the budget of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network |
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| 2021-04-09 15:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Report That Shook Britain’s Race Lobby |
A government commission finds the U.K. is no longer ‘deliberately rigged’ against minorities. Cue the outrage and racial attacks on its chairman, Tony Sewell. |
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| 2021-04-09 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What It’s Like to Retire in Alaska |
It was the last place I wanted to even visit. Then we moved there. |
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| 2021-04-09 14:44:00 |
Markets |
Amazon’s Labor Unrest May Show at the Margins |
Unionization would be a challenge given Amazon’s distribution scale, but impact could be felt on margin expansion |
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| 2021-04-09 14:27:00 |
Business |
Europe Investigates Reports of Blood Clots in Recipients of J&J’s Covid-19 Vaccine |
Three cases have occurred in the U.S. vaccination campaign and one in clinical trials |
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| 2021-04-09 13:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
American Original Georgia O’Keeffe Goes to Spain |
A new exhibition in Madrid explores the power of a painter who ‘needed to move to create.’ |
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| 2021-04-09 13:34:00 |
Opinion |
CEOs Discover Progressive Political Religion |
Whatever happened to the concept of CEOs focusing on the interests of their shareholders? How about arguing against raising the corporate tax rate for starters? |
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| 2021-04-09 13:33:00 |
Opinion |
New York’s Past is a Draw, Worth Preserving |
Can you imagine if Robert Moses had been successful in building a highway through Greenwich Village? |
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| 2021-04-09 13:32:00 |
Opinion |
Move on From ‘If It Bleeds, It Leads’ With Covid-19 |
Never mind that the hundred cases reported in Washington state are one-hundredth of 1% of the total 1.2 million who have been vaccinated there. |
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| 2021-04-09 13:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Vacation Rentals That Deliver Serenity and Fuel Creativity |
A pandemic-weary urbanite rents a farmhouse in Vermont, just down the road from where novelist Rudyard Kipling built his own safe haven. Plus: Former homes of famous writers, from Jane Austen to John Steinbeck, available as holiday rentals |
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| 2021-04-09 12:33:00 |
World |
Russia Warns of Full-Scale War in Eastern Ukraine, Blames Kyiv |
The buildup of Russian troops on the border and escalating rhetoric threaten to derail efforts to reach a peaceful settlement |
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| 2021-04-09 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Digital Vault to Store Information for Your Heirs |
Online vaults can hold the location of your will, bank-account numbers, ongoing subscriptions, recipes—anything your heirs will find useful |
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| 2021-04-09 12:00:00 |
Business |
White House to Push Infrastructure Plan in Summit Meeting on Chip Shortage |
Ford, GM and Intel are among companies slated to meet with administration officials on Monday |
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| 2021-04-09 10:30:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Be Fooled by This Stock Market’s Newest Magic Trick |
A quirk in the calendar just did some heavy lifting, causing the market declines from early last year to disappear from a key fund-manager benchmark. |
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| 2021-04-09 10:14:00 |
Politics |
Why Ron DeSantis’s 2024 Stock Is Rising |
Florida governor’s handling of Covid-19 and sparring with media could boost him in the GOP presidential field, but first he has to get re-elected |
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| 2021-04-09 09:50:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘Mother May I’ Review |
A kidnapper’s instructions lead a woman down a deadly path in Joshilyn Jackson’s thriller. |
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| 2021-04-09 09:44:00 |
Markets |
Mega Stocks Take Back Control of Market Rally |
Reflation trade, which benefited small stocks, has gone AWOL |
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| 2021-04-09 09:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hot New Fitness Product: The Outside |
Amid a crush of indoor fitness products, a testimonial for simply walking out the door |
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| 2021-04-09 09:40:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Kim Warns of ‘Arduous March’ as Economic Problems Bite |
His remarks evoked the pain of 1990s famine; could mean that recovery from Covid-19 and U.S. sanctions is some way off |
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| 2021-04-09 09:38:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecution in Derek Chauvin Trial Set to Call Key Witness |
Medical examiner Andrew Baker has classified George Floyd’s death as a homicide but has also pointed out ambiguities |
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| 2021-04-09 09:37:00 |
Markets |
Dollar Hits Rough Patch After Strong Start to 2021 |
Investors don’t expect the currency’s weakness to last as the U.S. economy outpaces others |
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| 2021-04-09 09:26:00 |
World |
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband, Dies at 99 |
Duke of Edinburgh’s passing marks the start of a generational transition for Britain’s royal family |
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| 2021-04-09 09:07:00 |
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Fed’s Clarida Says Economic Reopening Could Bring Supply-Demand Imbalances |
The Fed vice chairman said one condition of raising rates would be seeing inflation getting to 2% for at least a year or so |
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| 2021-04-09 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Smart Way to Make Sure Your Retirement Nest Egg Lasts |
Forget the conventional wisdom of withdrawing a fixed amount each year. Flexibility will increase the odds of not spending too little or too much. |
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| 2021-04-09 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Alleged CIA Ties Figure in Case of Convicted Political Donor |
Imaad Zuberi, recently sentenced to 12 years in prison, did intelligence work for U.S. for over a decade, say people familiar with his defense |
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| 2021-04-09 08:58:00 |
World |
India Faces Covid-19 Vaccine Shortage as Cases Surge |
Hospitals say they are running out of doses as infections rise |
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| 2021-04-09 08:44:00 |
Business |
Boeing Flags Potential 737 MAX Electrical Issue on Specific Jets |
Southwest removes 30 aircraft affected by notification but expects minimal disruption |
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| 2021-04-09 08:10:00 |
Business |
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Deliveries to Drop Significantly Next Week |
It is unclear why states are projected to get 700,000 doses, down from 4.9 million the week before |
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| 2021-04-09 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Shows Men and Women Different Job Ads, Study Finds |
Researchers found the platform’s algorithms promoted roles to certain users; company pledges to continue work in removing bias from recommendations |
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| 2021-04-09 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
3M Military Earplugs Blamed for Hearing Loss in Largest Set of U.S. Suits |
First trial is under way in Florida as company rebuts allegations from more than 200,000 service members and veterans that it sold defective products |
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| 2021-04-09 07:33:00 |
Markets |
All That Glitters Isn’t Goldman |
A blockchain stock surges on report of analyst coverage, but read the fine print |
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| 2021-04-09 07:19:00 |
Markets |
The Improbable Dream of the Chinese Property Tax |
The dynamics of the country’s housing market may simply make a tax too costly, whatever its merits |
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| 2021-04-09 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Gun-Safety Incentives Draw Bipartisan Support |
Interest in tax credits for storage devices comes as background checks and other firearms proposals face uphill battle in Senate |
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| 2021-04-09 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Peloton Doesn’t Need to Sweat So Much |
Investors have been backpedaling hard on the company’s stock even as its delivery times have improved |
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| 2021-04-09 06:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Toyota Sienna: A Rare Hybrid Minivan Even a Teen Can Love |
Toyota’s full-size minivan has been redesigned inside and out, and now offers a long-sought hybrid variant—plus options that will keep the whole family happy |
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| 2021-04-09 06:38:00 |
World |
Iran Releases South Korean Oil Tanker Seized Over Frozen Funds |
Banks in South Korea blocked several billion dollars in 2019 to comply with U.S. sanctions on Iran |
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| 2021-04-09 06:20:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Wobble After S&P 500 Hits Record |
Large technology stocks are on track to close out their best week in over two months, and powered the S&P 500 to its 19th all-time closing high of 2021 |
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| 2021-04-09 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Text-Messaging Platform Community Raises $40 Million From Salesforce |
The platform for brands and celebrities seeks to expand to more large marketers and small businesses |
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| 2021-04-09 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Real Madrid and Barcelona Are Struggling. That Might Not Keep Them From a Title. |
Despite a season of crises, the winner of this weekend’s Clásico will likely become the favorite to win La Liga |
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| 2021-04-09 05:35:00 |
Markets |
Biden Tests Tech Giants’ Support for Global Tax Reform |
White House’s proposal clears a path for an overhaul that could cost companies $100 billion |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Is Ahead in Union Vote as Tallying Set to Resume |
With about half the Amazon employees’ ballots counted by federal officials, an estimated 70% were votes not to unionize |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Clothes Shoppers Are About to Realize Just How Messed Up Shipping Has Become |
Port congestion issues are bad news for Americans eager to upgrade their wardrobes. But retailers may end up benefitting—at least a little. |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
U.K., EU Face Privacy Criticism for Covid-19 Passport Plans |
Privacy advocates say coronavirus certificates will require people to share sensitive health data |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
The Latest Workplace Perk: Cash Bonuses for Taking Vacations |
Some companies are using drastic measures to push employees to use their time off that has accrued during the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
New Bonds Fuel Lending to Fast-Growing but Unprofitable Tech Companies |
Wall Street is selling new complex securities backed by private loans to loss-making businesses |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Is Closing Hundreds of Its Walmart Restaurants |
Fast-food chains are closing more in-store restaurants as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerates the demise of a once mutually beneficial relationship |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Fertility and Daycare Stocks Trail as Covid-19 Derails Family Planning |
Bright Horizons, Progyny have underperformed as pandemic and economic downturn have shifted routines and led to a baby bust |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Cost of Postponing a Wedding Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic |
Some couples who racked up fees for postponed weddings are rethinking the whole affair. ‘I can’t stomach spending a cent more’ |
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| 2021-04-09 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Voters Show No 2020 Hangover So Far |
Higher-than-usual level of interest in politics persists during early days of Biden presidency |
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| 2021-04-09 04:49:00 |
Business |
China Car Sales Soar to Pre-Pandemic Levels |
First-quarter sales were up 69% from a year earlier to 5.09 million vehicles, about matching 2019 figure |
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| 2021-04-09 04:31:00 |
World |
Troubled Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout in Europe Nears Possible Turning Point |
Rapidly rising production of vaccines is spurring hope that the EU can catch up with the U.S. and U.K., allowing an economic reopening in the third quarter |
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| 2021-04-09 01:18:00 |
Business |
Taylor Swift Releases New ‘Fearless’ Album, Reclaiming Her Back Catalog |
Two years after failing to acquire the rights to her early albums, the music superstar releases a re-recording of her Grammy-winning 2008 album to gain more control over her legacy |
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| 2021-04-08 20:50:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA CEO LaPierre Allegedly Told Travel Agent to Hide Certain Stops on His Private Jet Flights |
Testimony about private jet flights emerged in the NRA’s bankruptcy case as the organization fights to stay in chapter 11 |
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| 2021-04-08 20:25:00 |
U.S. |
George Floyd Died of Low Oxygen, Experts Say in Derek Chauvin Trial |
Doctors testify that Floyd died of oxygen deprivation, as an officer knelt on his neck, while two other officers restrained his back and legs |
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| 2021-04-08 19:47:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Texas Wind Farm Denied Protection From Citi Over $113 Million Storm Bill |
A judge in New York faults the Stephens Ranch wind farm for failing to deliver power as required during the Texas cold snap |
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| 2021-04-08 19:31:00 |
Markets |
SEC Seeks to Curb Lofty SPAC Projections |
Statement by regulator’s acting director addresses the frenzy over blank-check company deals |
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| 2021-04-08 19:22:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Chief of SEC Whistleblower Office, Jane Norberg, Leaving Agency This Month |
Emily Pasquinelli, the whistleblower office’s deputy chief, will take over from Ms. Norberg as acting chief |
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| 2021-04-08 18:46:00 |
Politics |
Biden Courts Republicans Wary of Infrastructure Plan’s Size and Taxes |
White House says it continues to seek bipartisan support for $2.3 trillion package |
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| 2021-04-08 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
America Needs the GOP, and It Needs Help |
The Republican Party is at a low point, but the two-party system is too vital to abandon. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Reject Nord Stream 2 Once and for All |
The pipeline puts Ukraine’s national security at serious risk. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
About That Tax ‘Race to the Bottom’ |
Democrats try to sell Biden’s plan with a tax-competition myth. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP’s Trump Problem |
The former President attacks Georgia Republicans. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
YouTube’s Assault on Covid Accountability |
The company scrubs a video of Florida Gov. DeSantis’s policy roundtable with physicians and scientists. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
Stop Taking Shots at Those Who Fear Them |
Americans who worry about needles and side effects need comfort, not insults. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
The Red Sox Speak Up for Racial Engineering in Boston Schools |
More politics from the major leagues, as the team weighs in to support a ‘ZIP Code quota’ scheme. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Berlin’s New Church of Nothing |
Maybe the communist goal of secularizing East Germany was successful after all. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Best Tonic for Restoring the GOP: Overreaching Democrats |
Republicans have a record fundraising quarter, no thanks to corporate PACs. |
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| 2021-04-08 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: The Israeli Odd Couple |
‘As far as safeguarding Jewish tradition is concerned, it is better to go with the representatives of the Arab public, than with the representatives from the left.’ |
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| 2021-04-08 18:19:00 |
Books |
‘Mom Genes’ Review: The Making of a Mother |
To experience pregnancy, childbirth and maternity is to take part in a ‘cellular-level revolution that rebuilds the female brain.’ |
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| 2021-04-08 18:14:00 |
U.S. |
Tax Talks Gain Momentum as U.S. Offers New Proposal Toward Global Deal |
Proposal focuses on how to tax corporate income whose location is difficult to pin down |
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| 2021-04-08 18:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Subtle Acoustics of Our Dishware |
The clinking you hear while washing up is the sound of your plates, bowls and mugs oscillating like bells |
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| 2021-04-08 17:59:00 |
Politics |
Haaland Says All Sides Will Be Heard in Utah Monuments Fight |
Interior secretary meets with competing interests in trip to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, monuments downsized by Trump |
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| 2021-04-08 17:56:00 |
Business |
Nike Settles Lil Nas X Satan Shoe Lawsuit With MSCHF |
MSCHF will offer to buy back Satan Shoes for their original price |
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| 2021-04-08 17:52:00 |
World |
France’s Macron Replaces ENA With New School for French Elite |
The Ecole Nationale d’Administration has become a lightning rod for critics who say it is a breeding ground for cronyism |
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| 2021-04-08 17:43:00 |
Film Review |
‘Moffie’ Review: A Young Soul at War |
A closeted soldier grapples with his sexuality during his compulsory military service in apartheid South Africa |
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| 2021-04-08 17:37:00 |
Real Estate |
Oracle’s Larry Ellison Buys Palm Beach Mansion for $80 Million |
The final price for hedge-funder Gabe Hoffman’s estate was just over the $79.5 million asking price |
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| 2021-04-08 17:33:00 |
U.S. |
New York Charges Man in Three Anti-Asian Attacks |
NYPD officials say Joseph Russo allegedly pushed a 64-year-old woman in one incident |
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| 2021-04-08 17:31:00 |
Television Review |
‘The People v. the Klan’ Review: A Mother in Pursuit of Justice |
A CNN docuseries tells the remarkable story of the successful civil suit pursued by Beulah Mae Donald against a KKK organization for the 1981 murder of her son Michael |
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| 2021-04-08 17:28:00 |
Tech |
P&G Worked With China Trade Group on Tech to Sidestep Apple Privacy Rules |
One of world’s largest ad buyers spent years building marketing machine reliant on digital user data, putting it at odds with iPhone maker’s privacy moves |
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| 2021-04-08 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
‘Yours Unfaithfully’ Review: Three’s Trouble |
A wife encourages her unhappy husband to have an affair in the Mint Theater’s 2016 world premiere of Miles Malleson’s 1933 play |
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| 2021-04-08 17:25:00 |
Arts |
Oscars 2021: How to Watch, Date, Nominations and Everything You Need to Know |
The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will air on Sunday evening, April 25. Here’s where to watch. |
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| 2021-04-08 17:23:00 |
Film Review |
‘Voyagers’ Review: 2063: A Spaced-Out Odyssey |
Lily-Rose Depp and Tye Sheridan play crew members on an 86-year journey to another planet in a science-fiction movie that examines the role of desire in human nature. |
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| 2021-04-08 17:22:00 |
Television Review |
‘Our Towns’ Review: On the Ground in Flyover Country |
An HBO documentary based on the nonfiction bestseller of the same name finds small communities in ‘real’ America overcoming adversity |
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| 2021-04-08 17:21:00 |
Politics |
Infrastructure Is in the Eye of the Democratic or Republican Beholder |
Biden expands the definition of the term; GOP knocks it down |
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| 2021-04-08 17:09:00 |
Business |
Netflix Inks Deal for Rights to Sony Movies, Including Coming ‘Spider-Man’ Films |
Multiyear pact will start with Sony Pictures Entertainment’s 2022 movie slate; also covers select films in Sony library |
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| 2021-04-08 17:08:00 |
Business |
GM to Halt Production at Several North American Plants Due to Chip Shortage |
Affected vehicles include Chevrolet Traverse, Cadillac SUV models XT5 and XT6 |
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| 2021-04-08 17:07:00 |
U.S. |
Matt Gaetz Associate Is in Plea Talks With Federal Prosecutors |
Joel Greenberg, indicted on 33 counts including sex trafficking and wire fraud, could provide information about any criminal activities of GOP congressman |
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| 2021-04-08 16:55:00 |
Economy |
New York Fed Official: Fed May Expand Access to Reverse Repo Facility |
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| 2021-04-08 16:53:00 |
Politics |
What’s in Biden’s $2 Trillion Corporate Tax Plan |
Companies would face higher taxes on domestic and foreign income |
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| 2021-04-08 16:50:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended April 3 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-04-08 16:43:00 |
U.S. |
Soaring Costs of Nurses During Covid-19 Pandemic Are at Center of Lawsuits |
Hospital chain Steward Health Care and staffing firm Aya Healthcare sue each other over nurse bills after coronavirus stoked labor demand |
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| 2021-04-08 16:30:00 |
Business |
Disneyland’s Sanitized Reopening Plan Is More Digital, Less Hands-On |
Theme parks chief has used yearlong closure during pandemic to rethink ways of engaging visitors |
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| 2021-04-08 16:16:00 |
Business |
Florida Sues U.S. Health Authorities to Restart Cruises |
The lawsuit asks the court to set aside and declare unlawful the CDC’s conditional-sailing order |
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| 2021-04-08 16:03:00 |
Opinion |
Procter & Gamble’s New Stakeholder |
The woke corporation partners with a state-backed organization in China to collect data on consumers. |
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| 2021-04-08 16:01:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Organization Executive’s Former In-Law Hands Over Documents in Probe |
Manhattan prosecutors had subpoenaed financial records from Jennifer Weisselberg, ex-wife of the son of Trump Organization CFO |
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| 2021-04-08 16:00:00 |
World |
As the U.S. Vaccinates Millions for Covid-19, Most Canadians Are Still Waiting |
Canada’s vaccine rollout has been among the slowest in major economies, and it is imposing fresh lockdowns as virus variants spread |
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| 2021-04-08 15:57:00 |
Politics |
Inside President Biden’s New Gun-Control Actions |
The White House is seeking ways to act without Congress, after gun legislation for years has been tied up in partisan and ideological fights |
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| 2021-04-08 15:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Pinot Noir Success Story: Reliable Quality, Excellent Value |
The four friends behind Oregon’s A to Z Wineworks have hit on a winning formula. How do they manage to produce a Pinot Noir so affordable, widely available and consistently good, vintage after vintage? |
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| 2021-04-08 15:52:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Interest Deduction: Who Gets It? |
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| 2021-04-08 15:49:00 |
Markets |
Child Tax Credit, Including How the 2021 Relief Bill Changed It |
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| 2021-04-08 15:45:00 |
Markets |
Standard Deduction 2020-2021: What It Is and How it Affects Your Taxes |
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| 2021-04-08 15:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Outlines New Gun-Control Measures, Including on ‘Ghost Guns,’ Arm Braces |
White House seeks ways to implement new restrictions, as congressional Republicans and NRA oppose most Democratic proposals |
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| 2021-04-08 15:28:00 |
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Facebook Says Leak of 533 Million Users’ Data Wasn’t a Hack. Does it Matter? |
Information scraped from profiles may still be weaponized in future cyberattacks |
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| 2021-04-08 15:23:00 |
Logistics Report |
Singapore Looks to Tech to Bolster Its Role in Shipping |
The city-state is offering incentives to draw $15 billion in investment across all aspects of the marine freight business, with an eye on tech |
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| 2021-04-08 15:20:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Spring: The Best Books on Nature |
Formidable, social, weird and downright beautiful: Wasps and ants are living wonders. |
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| 2021-04-08 15:18:00 |
U.S. |
Powell Calls for Faster Global Vaccination |
Fed chief says potential virus mutation remains a risk to economic progress |
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| 2021-04-08 15:12:00 |
World |
Riots in Northern Ireland Spurred by Brexit, Crime and Covid-19 Restrictions |
Dozens of police injured in more than a week of disorder |
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| 2021-04-08 14:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Plan for Economic Sclerosis |
American workers would suffer under his proposal to tax capital and subsidize green energy. |
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| 2021-04-08 14:37:00 |
Opinion |
No Reopening Please, We’re British |
The U.K. is a cautionary example of neuroses run amok as it stays locked down despite vaccinations. |
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| 2021-04-08 14:34:00 |
Markets |
2020-2021 Federal Income-Tax Rates and Brackets |
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| 2021-04-08 14:18:00 |
Opinion |
Biden to Make America Uncompetitive Again |
I vividly remember Janet Yellen telling us several times the well-understood truth that “corporations don’t pay taxes.” |
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| 2021-04-08 14:17:00 |
Opinion |
Fairness Is an Issue in Cap Gains Tax at Death |
Establishing basis for many items and maintaining basis records on many types of property over many decades made it impractical. |
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| 2021-04-08 14:17:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Spring: The Best Books on Gardening |
Barbara Paul Robinson explores how gardens help us ‘forget the troubles of our world.’ |
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| 2021-04-08 14:16:00 |
Opinion |
Wokeness and U.S. Demand for Illegal Drugs |
The demand for illegal drugs in this country fuels drug trafficking, human trafficking, drug wars, murders, official corruption, electoral fraud and finances the repression of democracy. |
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| 2021-04-08 14:13:00 |
Books |
What to Read This Spring: The Best Picture Books for Kids |
Trees and bees, frogs and toadstools: Nature comes alive for little ones on these pages. |
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| 2021-04-08 14:01:00 |
Markets |
New York State’s Tax Increase: What High Earners Need to Know |
Changes for some in New York City create the highest combined local tax rate in the country |
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| 2021-04-08 13:43:00 |
World |
Suez Canal Has Reopened, but Ever Given Isn’t Free to Go |
Egyptian authorities say they won’t release ship until its owners pay compensation and an investigation is complete |
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| 2021-04-08 13:32:00 |
World |
Behind Jordan’s Royal Family Feud, a Prince Who Upstaged a King |
Separate visits to a small farm town laid bare the rivalry between King Abdullah II and his half-brother, Prince Hamzah |
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| 2021-04-08 13:20:00 |
Real Estate |
The 5 Worst Patio-Decorating Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them |
We asked designers and architects for antidotes to the most common outdoor-décor gaffes. Plus the kookiest flourishes the pros have seen. |
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| 2021-04-08 13:10:00 |
Business |
SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in Mortgage Startup Better |
Investment values the company at $6 billion |
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| 2021-04-08 13:03:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Restrictions Pile Up, Complicating Shot Rollouts |
Australia is reassessing its purchases, timeline for vaccinating all residents amid concerns about blood clots in very rare cases |
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| 2021-04-08 12:37:00 |
Economy |
Workers Slowly Pull Away From Jobless Benefits as Economy Picks Up |
Filings for claims hover near pandemic lows amid other signs of a growing labor market |
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| 2021-04-08 12:33:00 |
Markets |
CME Seeks to Tap Electric-Car Demand With Lithium Futures |
Contracts tied to the battery metal could make pricing more transparent |
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| 2021-04-08 12:27:00 |
World |
U.S. Blacklists Chinese Entities It Says Are Aiding Weapons Program |
Action bars American firms from supplying chips to Chinese supercomputing developers |
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| 2021-04-08 11:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Way to Cook Asparagus and Other Tips From a Vegetarian Recipe Pro |
Cookbook author Hetty McKinnon shares her techniques for getting maximum flavor from meatless meals, plus favorite tools and ingredients, a recipe for stir-fried salt-and-vinegar potatoes, and a few words of wisdom from Mom |
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| 2021-04-08 10:31:00 |
Markets |
Compass Needs to Flip the Narrative |
Real-estate company’s performance shows that even in a hot market, investors don’t like to be oversold |
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| 2021-04-08 10:09:00 |
Markets |
Hyper-Nationalism on Xinjiang Poses Risks for Chinese Brands, Too |
Some Western firms have become nationalist targets, but ‘consumer decoupling’ could cut both ways |
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| 2021-04-08 09:32:00 |
CIO Journal |
Facebook Dataset Addresses Algorithmic Bias |
The dataset, called Casual Conversations, consists of some 45,000 videos of 3,000 participants of various skin tones sharing their age and gender |
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| 2021-04-08 08:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Publicis Groupe Signs On to Use Trade Desk’s Alternative to Cookies |
The companies are teaming up to create a self-service ad platform for Publicis’s Epsilon unit |
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| 2021-04-08 07:38:00 |
Markets |
Airline Startups Want a Piece of Post-Covid Travel |
New carriers are emerging to take advantage of the recovery, but making money won’t be easy |
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| 2021-04-08 06:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
These Meatless Tacos Are Quick and Satisfying |
Tacos rojos are defined by their intensely flavorful, brick-red chile-tomato salsa. This speedy vegetarian recipe makes them doable any night of the week. |
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| 2021-04-08 04:46:00 |
Markets |
Investors Sour on Emerging Markets as U.S. Prospects Brighten |
Capital flows out of emerging-market stocks and bonds as U.S. real yields climb and dollar strengthens |
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| 2021-04-08 04:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
After Wirecard, Germany’s Proposed Audit Overhaul Worries Finance Executives |
Proposed legislation calls for higher fines for audit firms and more oversight of regulator BaFin |
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| 2021-04-07 23:33:00 |
World |
South Korea’s Ruling Party Is Reeling as Conservatives Win Big in Mayoral Polls |
Pair of landslide victories in mayoral races in South Korea’s two largest cities deliver rebuke of Moon administration |
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| 2021-04-07 23:25:00 |
Markets |
Investor Appetite Dwindles for Blue-Chip Bond Funds Amid Losses |
Flows into investment-grade bond funds dropped by almost 50% at the end of March |
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| 2021-04-07 21:51:00 |
Business |
Amazon’s Alabama Union Vote: What We Know So Far |
More than 3,000 ballots were cast in the Bessemer, Ala., vote on whether to form the first union for hourly Amazon workers |
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| 2021-04-07 19:22:00 |
CIO Journal |
Global IT Spending Expected to Rise 8.4% to $4.1 Trillion This Year |
Rebound to pre-pandemic spending levels won’t spread evenly across industries |
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| 2021-04-07 18:37:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Credit-Card Startup Petal Hires New Chief Compliance Officer |
Elizabeth Corbett, who has held senior roles at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, joins the fintech company as it looks for help navigating regulatory issues in Washington |
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| 2021-04-07 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
New York Taxes Go Skyscraper High |
A weak and desperate Cuomo caves to the left on everything. |
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| 2021-04-07 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
The Permanent Housing Crisis |
Continuing government bans on eviction and foreclosure are doing more harm than good. |
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| 2021-04-07 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Why Are Home Prices Soaring? |
One reason is a tariff on Canadian lumber that Biden can kill. |
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| 2021-04-07 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Woman Versus the Union Machine |
Suing Oregon and the SEIU to vindicate her right not to pay fees. |
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| 2021-04-07 18:11:00 |
National Security |
Suspected China Hack of Microsoft Shows Signs of Prior Reconnaissance |
Investigators suspect personal data taken in earlier huge hacks or scraped off social-media sites aided breach of Microsoft Exchange Server |
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| 2021-04-07 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
CEOs’ Selective Virtue Signaling |
If executives oppose restrictive voting laws, why are they singling out Georgia? |
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| 2021-04-07 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Marin County’s Discriminatory ‘Universal Basic Income’ |
Only ‘mothers of color’ will be eligible for payments of $1,000 a month. |
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| 2021-04-07 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Yes, Boycott Baseball |
Liberals the past year have become addicted to political wokeness. It’s time for an intervention |
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| 2021-04-07 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
Ron DeSantis and ‘Resistance Journalism’ |
Florida’s governor and the new rules of media sourcing. |
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| 2021-04-07 17:15:00 |
Deals |
StockX Valued at $3.8 Billion and Lets Employees Sell Shares |
The online marketplace sold $60 million worth of new stock in its latest fundraising round |
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| 2021-04-07 17:15:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Mall Owner Explores Debt Restructuring for New York’s Largest Shopping Center |
The owner of the Destiny USA shopping complex in Syracuse has engaged restructuring advisers amid continued pressure from the pandemic |
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| 2021-04-07 17:02:00 |
Deals |
Buyout Firms Team Up on More Than $15 Billion KPN Bid |
Funds prepare to conduct due diligence with goal of submitting formal offer for Dutch communications-services provider this spring |
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| 2021-04-07 17:00:00 |
World |
U.K. Limits AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine to Over-30s Amid Blood-Clot Concerns |
European regulator finds link to rare blood clots, but says vaccine’s benefits still outweigh risks |
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| 2021-04-07 16:46:00 |
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Fed Officials: No Urgency to Pare Monetary Policy Support |
Chicago Fed’s Evans says it will take some time for price pressures to sustainably hit the central bank’s 2% inflation target |
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| 2021-04-07 16:42:00 |
Politics |
Biden Urges Broad View of Infrastructure in Pushing $2.3 Trillion Package |
Congressional Republicans call for narrower focus on things like building roads, bridges and airports |
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| 2021-04-07 16:38:00 |
World |
Biden Administration to Restore Aid to Palestinians |
The move reverses the Trump administration’s decision to cut funds |
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| 2021-04-07 15:21:00 |
Economy |
Fed Minutes Show Expectations for Stronger Economic Recovery |
Officials raised their forecasts for economic growth and inflation, reiterating at their March meeting plans for continued policy support |
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| 2021-04-07 15:12:00 |
Logistics Report |
AutoStore’s SoftBank Backing to Spur Warehouse Robotics Expansion in Asia |
Company will join a growing stable of logistics technology businesses in the SoftBank portfolio |
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| 2021-04-07 13:24:00 |
Economy |
About The Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey |
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| 2021-04-07 13:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
General Mills CFO Looks to Reduce External Manufacturing Once Demand Levels Off |
Company signed up more contract manufacturers when the pandemic boosted demand |
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| 2021-04-07 12:04:00 |
CIO Journal |
Supreme Court Decision Affirms Open-Source’s Role in Modern Software Development |
But some experts say fair-use ruling permitting Google to copy code could make it harder for startups to innovate |
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| 2021-04-07 11:51:00 |
Arts |
How Bob Dylan and a Bogart Movie Inspired Al Stewart’s Rock Classic |
The singer talks about the influences behind the 1976 hit ‘Year of the Cat’—and why it was almost called ‘Horse of the Year’ |
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| 2021-04-07 11:17:00 |
Markets |
Jamie Dimon Says JPMorgan Won’t Go Remote After the Pandemic |
Smaller group of employees to work under hybrid model, CEO says in annual shareholder letter |
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| 2021-04-07 11:10:00 |
World |
Egypt, Ethiopia Tensions Escalate as Nile Dam Talks Falter |
The latest negotiations between the countries ended without a deal over Ethiopia’s hydroelectric dam |
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| 2021-04-07 11:09:00 |
Economy |
Crowded Ports, Weather Dented U.S. Exports in February |
Trade deficit widened to record $71.1 billion as exports fell 2.6% to $187.3 billion |
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| 2021-04-07 11:00:00 |
Deals |
Patreon’s Valuation Triples to $4 Billion as Platform Draws Creators, Fans |
Online company raises $155 million in latest round, led by new investor Tiger Global Management |
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| 2021-04-07 10:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Luxury Lodges Designed for Outdoor Adventures |
From North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains to cowboy country in Wyoming, ambitious hoteliers are reimagining fusty lakeside camps and no-frills dude ranches to accommodate more discerning nature enthusiasts |
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| 2021-04-07 09:34:00 |
Television |
How Sharon Horgan Aims to Make a Global Audience Laugh With ‘Frank of Ireland’ |
A new Amazon series is the latest comedy headed to U.S. audiences from the co-writer of ‘Catastrophe’ |
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| 2021-04-07 09:03:00 |
Economy |
How Bidenomics Seeks to Remake the Economic Consensus |
Declaring end to neoliberalism, new thinkers play down constraints of deficits, inflation and incentives |
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| 2021-04-07 09:00:00 |
Tech |
iPhone Apps Asking to Track You? Answers to Your iOS 14.5 Privacy Questions |
Ad-tracking permission pop-ups are coming to nearly every app on your iPhone. Here’s why—and what’s happening behind the scenes. |
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| 2021-04-07 08:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Key to Safe Airflow for Planes Before Takeoff |
The best way airlines can prevent coronavirus spread on board is through their ventilation systems—but on the ground they don’t always run at full power |
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| 2021-04-07 08:54:00 |
Markets |
China’s Cosco Shipping Expects Profit Surge as Industry Flourishes |
Freight rates have increased, with shipping groups reaping the benefits of earlier capacity cuts combined with stronger-than-expected demand |
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| 2021-04-07 07:14:00 |
Business |
Shell Warns Oil-Price Gains Partly Offset by Hit From Texas Freeze |
Energy giant says higher oil prices will buoy first-quarter results but Texas weather caused $200 million hit |
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| 2021-04-07 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Intel Backs Video Data Firm Offering an Ad-Targeting Alternative to Cookies |
Iris.TV, which has raised an $18 million Series B, provides information on video content to allow marketers to target ads based on contextual relevance |
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| 2021-04-07 05:30:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Tennis Star Sloane Stephens Brings Her Competitive Ethos to Startup Investing |
The 2017 U.S. Open champion, who is backing an energy-bar startup, says she has high hopes for companies owned by women of color |
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| 2021-04-06 20:50:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former Gunvor Employee Pleads Guilty in Ecuadorean Bribery Scheme |
Raymond Kohut pleads guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering |
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| 2021-04-06 19:26:00 |
Tech |
Was My Facebook Data Leaked? What You Need to Know |
The publishing of personal information of more than 500 million users of the social-media platform illustrates the long impact that hacks can present |
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| 2021-04-06 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Partisanship Is Biden’s Way to the Highway |
An infrastructure bill some Republicans can support would help Democrats in 2022. |
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| 2021-04-06 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden at His Worst |
A combination of flattery and racial bullying convinces him he has a mandate. |
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| 2021-04-06 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
The Democrats Are Stuck in 1964 |
By constantly invoking the ghost of Jim Crow, they treat black voters as if they were helpless children. |
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| 2021-04-06 17:42:00 |
Markets |
Central Banks Retreat From U.S. Dollar |
Dollar’s share of global reserves has decreased to lowest level since 1995 |
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| 2021-04-06 17:38:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase Earned More in First Quarter Than in All of 2020 |
Cryptocurrency company reaped rewards from bitcoin rally as it looks ahead to next week’s planned direct listing |
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| 2021-04-06 16:57:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Variant From Brazil Has Taken Hold in Canada |
The province of British Columbia is struggling to contain the variant, which is more contagious and is sending younger patients to hospitals |
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| 2021-04-06 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
The Peace of Trump |
The former president’s legacy overseas may outlast the domestic effort to silence him. |
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| 2021-04-06 16:05:00 |
CFO Journal |
Corteva Names Finance Veteran to CFO Role |
Dave Anderson will succeed current finance chief Gregory Friedman this month |
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| 2021-04-06 15:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can’t Take a Vacation? Airport-Inspired Menswear for Eager Travelers |
While pandemic restrictions have grounded most jet-setters, brands like Louis Vuitton and Balmain are suddenly showing clothes inspired by travel, not with references to destinations but to the mere idea of flying...anywhere |
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| 2021-04-06 14:54:00 |
World |
Dutch Police Arrest Suspect in Van Gogh Heist |
The stolen artwork, ‘Parish Garden in Nuenen, Spring,’ hasn’t been located |
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| 2021-04-06 14:22:00 |
Economy |
IMF Lifts Global Growth Forecast for 2021 to 6% |
International lender cites stimulus spending in advanced economies, accelerating Covid-19 vaccine rollouts |
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| 2021-04-06 14:00:00 |
Business |
Self-Driving Cars Could Save Many Lives. But Mental Roadblocks Stand in the Way. |
People’s demands for safety may be unreasonably high. Here’s why. |
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| 2021-04-06 13:12:00 |
World |
Nigeria Prison Attack Frees 1,800 Inmates |
Raid by armed gunmen raises fears a new insurrection is building in a majority-Christian part of the country |
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| 2021-04-06 12:23:00 |
Tech |
Facebook, Apple and Niantic Bet People Are Ready for Augmented-Reality Glasses |
Companies are spending to overcome technical and ethical hurdles as they try to bring the personal computer of tomorrow to people’s faces |
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| 2021-04-06 12:00:00 |
Business |
How Can Government Attract the AI Talent It Needs? |
Artificial intelligence can make the government more efficient and effective. But first, it has to hire the people who can make it all happen. |
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| 2021-04-06 10:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Does a Real Personal Trainer Beat One on Your Phone? |
Workout coaches and trainees debate whether new individualized apps that connect users to remote trainers can replace real-life guidance for good |
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| 2021-04-06 10:00:00 |
Business |
The People in This Medical Research Are Fake. The Innovations Are Real. |
‘Synthetic-data technology,’ by creating artificial patient populations, has the potential to speed up innovations without compromising privacy |
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| 2021-04-06 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Sonos Roam Review: Portable Tunes for the Outdoors, Alexa for the Shower |
The $169 Sonos Roam can play music over AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth, with Alexa or Google Assistant voice control. It’s battery powered and water-resistant. And it weighs less than a pound. |
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| 2021-04-06 08:17:00 |
Business |
Amazon Is the Target of Small-Business Antitrust Campaign |
National coalition of small businesses to push for more-forceful antitrust measures, saying Amazon competes unfairly |
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| 2021-04-06 08:00:00 |
Business |
Meet the Highest Paid CEO in S&P 500, Paycom’s $211 Million Man |
Chad Richison’s equity award could wind up worth more than $2 billion over several years; Paycom says he only gets it if the stock more than doubles |
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| 2021-04-06 07:10:00 |
World |
With Recent Covid-19 Wave Under Control, Chinese Consumers Spend on Travel |
Over three-day tomb-sweeping holiday, travel was back up to pre-coronavirus levels by some metrics |
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| 2021-04-06 06:19:00 |
Business |
BP Signals Recovery for Oil Industry in Wake of Pandemic |
Energy giant says strong trading results and higher oil prices are likely to help it hit a debt-reduction target early, paving the way for share buybacks |
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| 2021-04-06 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Amazon Surpasses 10% of U.S. Digital Ad Market Share |
Company chips away at market leader Google as its search ad business continues to grow |
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| 2021-04-05 17:30:00 |
Opinion |
Hunter Biden Undecided on Laptop |
On a book tour, the president’s son offers dubious answers to questions about the family business. |
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| 2021-04-05 16:26:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stocks Climb to Records on Signs of an Economic Rebound |
Data on the services sector show improvement |
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| 2021-04-05 14:52:00 |
World |
Japan Calls on China to Improve Conditions for Uyghurs, Hong Kong |
Unusually strong criticism from Tokyo comes ahead of Japanese prime minister’s trip to Washington |
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| 2021-04-05 12:01:00 |
Markets |
The Pandemic Year’s Top Stock-Fund Managers |
In a chaotic period for mutual funds, Morgan Stanley’s Dennis Lynch was No. 1, steering his fund to a 273% gain for the 12 months |
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| 2021-04-05 10:00:00 |
Politics |
China Looms Large in Biden Infrastructure Plan |
Latest example of how a long competition with China is beginning to color all manner of American policy moves |
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| 2021-04-05 09:00:00 |
Business |
Indeed CEO Says Finding a Job Should Be Easier |
Chris Hyams says the pandemic has changed how employers and workers find each other and explains the appeal of an unusual resume |
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| 2021-04-05 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Reports on Corporate Ethics Hotlines Fell in 2020 |
By contrast, reports of potential wrongdoing to government agencies rose last year |
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| 2021-04-04 17:29:00 |
Economy |
Nations Begin to Shape Post-Covid-19 Economy Amid Diverging Fortunes |
Top economic officials gather virtually to consider how to help the poorest, most vulnerable populations |
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| 2021-04-04 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Services, Trade, Inflation |
The International Monetary Fund is preparing to raise its forecasts for the global economy in 2021 and 2022 |
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| 2021-04-04 07:47:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Revives Move to Reduce Corporate Transparency Now That Opposition Is Gone |
Officials promote privacy protection as behind move to curb access to registers, but critics say it would protect interests of political and business elite |
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| 2021-04-04 06:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S.’s Long Drought in Worker Productivity Could Be Ending |
Pandemic drives businesses to ramp up investment in labor-saving technology |
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| 2021-04-03 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Corsets Are Back, Thanks to ‘Bridgerton’ and Party Fever |
WFH comfort put the bra on life support, so why are women from Megan Thee Stallion to Miami Beach moms swapping sweatshirts for corsets? An investigation into the counterintuitive spring trend. |
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| 2021-04-03 12:00:00 |
Real Estate |
The Housing Market Is Crazier Than It’s Been Since 2006 |
Limited inventory, low interest rates and bidding wars are driving prices sky-high. ‘It’s just taken a little bit of the joy out of the process.’ |
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| 2021-04-03 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Kid-Shaming on TikTok: When Parents Are the Online Bullies |
Joke or no joke, child-punishment videos are a growing genre online, and child-safety experts say it’s not OK |
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| 2021-04-03 08:53:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Infrastructure Package Is Designed to Boost Unions |
Proposal aims to lift wages and includes many labor priorities, which business and GOP critics say would raise project costs, limiting increase in economic growth |
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| 2021-04-03 08:49:00 |
Markets |
Pioneer’s $6.4 Billion Deal for Smaller Shale Rival Signals Life in Oil Patch |
The purchase of DoublePoint Energy is the largest for a privately held shale driller since 2011, underscoring recent momentum as oil tops $60 a barrel |
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| 2021-04-03 08:41:00 |
World |
Taiwan Train Derails, Killing More Than 50 People |
Crash in tunnel with nearly 500 aboard is island’s deadliest rail incident in decades |
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| 2021-04-03 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Dog Fashion for Your Pandemic Puppy Goes Luxury |
With pet ownership and interest in dog fashion on the rise, new brands including Los Angeles-based Pagerie are zeroing in on the high-end canine accessories market |
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| 2021-04-02 12:56:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Added 916,000 Jobs in March as Hiring Accelerated |
Unemployment rate fell to 6%; jobs growth appears set to take off |
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| 2021-04-02 10:00:00 |
Tech |
Facebook’s Algorithm Powers What You See. Here Are New Tools to Give You Some Control. |
New controls from Facebook aim to make it easier for us to control what’s in our feeds but they still preserve the social network’s main algorithmic highway |
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| 2021-04-02 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Red-Hot U.S. Economy a Mixed Blessing For Rest of World |
Early evidence shows that the exit from the pandemic could be greatly lopsided |
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| 2021-04-01 17:33:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Upholds Rollback of Federal Restrictions on Media Ownership |
Justices reject arguments that FCC didn’t give diversity concerns enough weight |
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| 2021-04-01 15:08:00 |
Markets |
OPEC, Allies Agree to Boost Output, Betting on Demand Rebound |
Producers to add more than two million barrels a day in coming months despite rising Covid-19 cases in U.S., fresh lockdowns in Europe |
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| 2021-03-31 16:57:00 |
Economy |
Memo to Biden: Stimulus Is Easy. Investment Is Hard. |
The president’s infrastructure plan could boost long-term growth—if targeted effectively |
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| 2021-03-31 15:35:00 |
China |
Chinese Propaganda Officials Celebrate Social-Media Attacks on H&M in Countering Forced-Labor Allegations |
To blunt Western pressure over cotton from Xinjiang, Beijing looks to apply lessons from Hong Kong protests |
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| 2021-03-31 13:03:00 |
World |
Black Cube Was Paid ‘Large Amount of Money’ to Improperly Discredit Judge, Court Rules |
Israeli investigative group was hired by private-equity firm for effort code-named ‘Project Maple Tree’ to embarrass Canadian judge, Ontario court finds |
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| 2021-03-31 10:21:00 |
Economy |
Boston Fed Staffers Offer Road Map in Digital-Dollar Research Effort |
Researchers plan to make the code for a potential digital currency available for public examination later this year |
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| 2021-03-30 19:38:00 |
World |
Brother of Honduras President Sentenced to Life in Drug-Trafficking Case |
Trial evidence showed that Juan Antonio ‘Tony’ Hernández had smuggled some 185 tons of cocaine to the U.S. |
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| 2021-03-30 17:25:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Military Chiefs Quit as Covid-19 Pandemic Pressures Government |
High-level resignations follow months of tensions over Bolsonaro’s efforts to garner political support from armed forces |
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| 2021-03-30 08:14:00 |
World |
Canada Looks to Immigration to Boost Economic Recovery |
Government’s plan is most aggressive among large advanced economies, but targets could be hard to meet |
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| 2021-03-30 07:32:00 |
Markets |
ViacomCBS Needed to Unwind |
Media giant had outrun even other overhyped streaming names |
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| 2021-03-30 06:43:00 |
World |
China Used Twitter, Facebook More Than Ever Last Year for Xinjiang Propaganda |
Efforts to reshape online narratives around Uyghur Muslims come as Beijing faces pressure over policies, including calls to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics |
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| 2021-03-27 16:34:00 |
World |
As Islamist Siege in Mozambique Drags On, Natural Gas Project Scrambles to Evacuate |
U.S. says deadly insurgency is an Islamic State franchise in region where $20 billion foreign investment project is led by Total |
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| 2021-03-26 17:31:00 |
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Monarch Bets $600 Million That Bankrupt Travel Assets Will Recover |
Distressed-debt investor nears acquisitions of hotels as well as retail space in New York bus station |
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| 2021-03-23 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Israeli Bond Proposal Threatens to Curb Borrowing by U.S. Real-Estate Firms |
Security authority may add new hurdle to a market where U.S. developers have raised billions of dollars |
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| 2021-03-19 07:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Big Tech Helps Set Standards for Covid-19 Vaccine Verification |
Microsoft, Salesforce contribute to software framework for apps that provide digital proof of vaccination to be used for travel, returning to work |
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| 2021-03-16 06:00:00 |
Pro PE Commentary Analysis |
Healthcare Sponsors Flocked to Public Markets in 2020: Bain |
Despite coronavirus pandemic upheaval, healthcare investors chose more public-market exits in 2020 than in previous years |
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| 2021-02-28 22:59:00 |
Arts |
2021 Golden Globe Awards: The Winners |
Here is a list of the nominees and winners for the mostly virtual award ceremony that honors work in movies and television series |
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| 2021-02-28 22:54:00 |
Arts |
Chadwick Boseman’s Golden Globes Win for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Opens His Likely Run to the Oscars |
The ‘Black Panther’ actor who died last year won the Globe for best actor in a motion picture drama |
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| 2021-02-28 22:41:00 |
Arts |
Golden Globes 2021 Moments Feature Glamour and Glitches |
Honors go to an assortment of stars from Emma Corrin in ‘The Crown’ to Jason Sudeikis’s Ted Lasso and Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah.’ |
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| 2021-02-28 20:54:00 |
Arts |
Golden Globes Fashion: Even With Minimal Red Carpet, Glamour Returned |
Some nominees and presenters put on the glitz for the Golden Globes, dressing up in gowns and formal outfits even though much of the awards ceremony unfolded online |
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| 2021-02-28 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Decode Office Body Language While Working From Home |
Learn the tricks to reading the nonverbal cues of your bosses and co-workers, from expressions in tiny Zoom windows to email punctuation |
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| 2021-02-28 19:00:00 |
Deals |
Rocket Lab Nears Deal to Merge With Vector SPAC |
Deal, which could be completed by Monday, would take Rocket Lab public, valuing it at $4.1 billion, sources say |
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| 2021-02-28 18:24:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Looks to Reduce Ties to SoftBank-Backed Greensill Capital |
The Swiss bank has grown concerned about the speciality finance firm’s exposure to a single client |
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| 2021-02-28 18:18:00 |
Business |
Twilio Nears Deal to Invest Up to $750M in Syniverse, Sources Say |
The Twilio deal, with commercial agreement, expected Monday, according to sources |
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| 2021-02-28 18:00:00 |
Deals |
CAE Nears Deal to Buy L3Harris’s Military-Training Business |
Agreement valuing the division at $1.05 billion is expected on Monday |
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| 2021-02-28 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Voting Rights at the Supreme Court |
The Justices have a rare chance to clarify federal election law. |
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| 2021-02-28 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
Andrew Cuomo in the Dock |
A second former aide accuses the Governor of sexual harassment. |
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| 2021-02-28 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Plan B for a $15 Minimum Wage |
It’s not a mandate—it’s a tax. At least that’s Bernie Sanders’s pitch. |
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| 2021-02-28 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Erasing Hong Kong’s Democrats |
China’s agents charge nearly the entire opposition under a sedition law. |
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| 2021-02-28 17:21:00 |
Business |
McKinsey’s Leadership Vote Reveals Cracks in Its Global Partnership |
Settlement on work with opioids makers prompted complaints from overseas partners; tension built over the firm’s changes |
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| 2021-02-28 16:34:00 |
Opinion |
The CIA Can Help Spot the Next Pandemic |
Intel agencies and public-health officials need to work together against security risks like Covid. |
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| 2021-02-28 16:33:00 |
Opinion |
Beyond Left and Right |
On the one hand, mixed dominance makes me who I am. On the other hand, I don’t know how or why. |
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| 2021-02-28 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
Prelude to a State Pension Bailout |
Rescuing multiemployer plans is unwise and signals a willingness to do the same with failing state and local funds. |
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| 2021-02-28 16:31:00 |
World |
Iran Rejects Offer of Direct U.S. Nuclear Talks, Ratcheting Up Tension With West |
Rejection unlikely to kill off diplomacy but time seen running short ahead of Persian New Year, Iranian election |
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| 2021-02-28 16:30:00 |
Opinion |
Will Maduro’s Canary Sing? |
The dictator sweats while the U.S. seeks to extradite his indicted associate. |
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| 2021-02-28 16:28:00 |
U.S. |
New York State Attorney General Seeks to Investigate Sexual-Harassment Accusations Against Cuomo |
Letitia James has asked governor’s office for a referral to open probe |
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| 2021-02-28 16:28:00 |
Opinion |
Nasdaq Amends Its Diversity Plan |
We’ve listened to critics and made allowances for their needs and concerns. |
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| 2021-02-28 16:27:00 |
Books |
‘The Anointed’ Review: Gentlemen Play a Ruffian’s Game |
The clubbiness of the white-shoe law firms was an outgrowth of a social elitism that sneered at competition as unseemly. |
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| 2021-02-28 16:06:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Relief Bill Heads to Senate as Democrats Face Emerging Divisions |
Senate leaders are preparing a backup plan to increase workers’ wages, but not all Democrats are yet sold on the idea |
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| 2021-02-28 16:03:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Urged to Penalize Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing |
Administration stopped short of punishing Mohammed bin Salman for his alleged role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi |
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| 2021-02-28 15:18:00 |
World |
Israel to Vaccinate Palestinians Who Have Israeli Work Papers |
Program, approved Sunday by the nation’s political leaders, will begin in the coming days |
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| 2021-02-28 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, Services and Employment |
U.S. jobless claims are expected to remain elevated in the week that ended Feb. 27 |
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| 2021-02-28 14:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Watch the Golden Globes 2021: Time, Date, Streaming and Nominees |
The 78th Golden Globe awards will be hosted by bicoastal hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey with no shortage of star-studded moments |
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| 2021-02-28 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
The Federal Reserve Is Financing Future Debt Problems |
The Fed’s creative accounting combined with profligate federal spending won’t end the pain for Americans. |
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| 2021-02-28 12:43:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Lost, but He Greatly Boosted the GOP |
Many voters came out solely for President Trump, and the down-ballot candidates on the Republican ticket reaped the rewards. |
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| 2021-02-28 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Could Long-Covid Patients Shed Light on ME/CFS? |
The similarities between long-haul Covid-19 and ME/CFS are stunning. |
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| 2021-02-28 12:06:00 |
Opinion |
Academic Freedom Is Withering |
Surveys of faculty opinion show the growing extent of political discrimination and cancel culture. |
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| 2021-02-28 12:04:00 |
Opinion |
Earth to Techies: Let’s Map It All |
Imaging the world down to the meter will soon spur a navigation breakthrough. |
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| 2021-02-28 12:00:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Consumer Head Is Leaving to Run Walmart Fintech |
Omer Ismail, who helped build Goldman’s consumer-banking business from scratch, will take on a similar task at Walmart |
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| 2021-02-28 12:00:00 |
World |
China Got Its Economy Growing Again, but a Shortfall in Babies Will Be Harder to Fix |
Some economists say a shrinking workforce threatens China’s chances of overtaking the U.S. as the world’s largest economy |
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| 2021-02-28 12:00:00 |
Deals |
Herbalife to Name Three New Directors as Icahn Era Ends |
Two current Herbalife directors don’t plan to stand for re-election |
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| 2021-02-28 11:00:00 |
Tech |
Golden Globe Nominee Andra Day on Billie Holiday and Film-Set Essentials |
The R&B singer-turned-actress shares the regimens she follows and gadgets she relies on to stay creative and healthy |
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| 2021-02-28 11:00:00 |
New York |
New York City Invests in Rapid Covid-19 Test to Aid Economic Recovery |
Team from Columbia University is front-runner in a competition to develop an at-home antigen test |
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| 2021-02-28 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Alex Lasry, a Wealthy Democrat, Is Targeted by Both Parties in Wisconsin Senate Race |
Contest for the seat of Republican Sen. Ron Johnson—who hasn’t said if he’s running again—is watched closely |
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| 2021-02-28 10:23:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Small Businesses to Get Refunds on Fines Under Council Bill |
New legislation would ease code-violation enforcement and provide civil-penalty relief for restaurants, laundromats, other businesses |
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| 2021-02-28 10:00:00 |
Hedge Funds |
Geode, Fidelity’s Index-Fund Manager, Closes Hedge-Fund Business After Derivatives Bets Implode |
Geode Capital Management’s largest private fund lost about $250 million as wagers on stock-market volatility turned sour last year |
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| 2021-02-28 10:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Enlists Allies to Counter China’s Technology Push |
Combined efforts in semiconductors, artificial intelligence seen as way to thwart Beijing’s ambitions |
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| 2021-02-28 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Headphones and Earbuds From $50 to $130: Good Sound With a Trade-Off |
Four Bluetooth options from Monoprice and Anker’s Soundcore brand produce decent sound—but the noise cancellation is clearly second rate |
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| 2021-02-28 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Go East, Young Man: China Needs to Set Its Labor Force Free |
To keep growth high in the years ahead, China must loosen up controls on internal migration—before it is too late |
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| 2021-02-28 09:00:00 |
Business |
Macy’s, Gap, Neiman Marcus Will Let You Buy Now, Pay Later |
Retailers add new payment options to attract younger shoppers; ‘If we didn’t have it, they might have gone elsewhere’ |
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| 2021-02-28 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Investors Worry the Fed’s Fast Driving Means It’ll Have to Hit the Brakes |
Volatility in stock, bond markets this past week indicates inflation concerns are rising |
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| 2021-02-28 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Bond-Market Tumult Puts ‘Lower for Longer’ in the Crosshairs |
A recent wave of selling drove up the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which helps set borrowing costs from corporate debt to mortgages, to its highest level since the pandemic began |
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| 2021-02-28 07:19:00 |
Business |
New Chauffeur-Hailing Service Seeks to Challenge Uber, Lyft in City Rides |
German upstart Blacklane bets on virus-conscious business traveler |
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| 2021-02-28 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
When Should You Think Twice About Salary Negotiation? |
Young workers have had it drilled into them that they should push for more pay—here’s how to avoid hidden pitfalls while working to strike a deal |
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| 2021-02-28 07:00:00 |
Politics |
At CPAC, Trump to Assert Dominance of GOP, Take Aim at Biden on Immigration, Foreign Policy |
Former president expected to criticize Republicans who sided against him in impeachment fight |
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| 2021-02-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
How Europe Became the World’s Biggest Electric-Car Market—and Why It Might Not Last |
Subsidies and more choices have helped spur consumer demand, but China serves as a warning that such momentum can be fleeting |
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| 2021-02-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
Pay Cuts, Taxes, Child Care: What Another Year of Remote Work Will Look Like |
Facebook considered tracking its employees. Lyft is making some workers move before April. Here’s how big companies are wrestling with thorny work-from-home issues. |
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| 2021-02-28 05:29:00 |
World |
Dozens in Hong Kong’s Opposition Charged Under Law Imposed by Beijing |
All of the political figures charged participated in primaries held by the pro-democracy camp in July |
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| 2021-02-28 03:51:00 |
Economy |
China’s Factory Activity Falls to Weakest Level in Nine Months |
Official gauge of factory activity retreated more than expected as manufacturers suspended production during the Lunar New Year holiday |
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| 2021-02-27 22:04:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Cuomo Requests Outside Review After Second Former Aide’s Sexual-Harassment Accusations |
Allegations come as New York governor also faces probe over nursing home Covid-19 deaths |
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| 2021-02-27 20:15:00 |
Business |
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Authorized for Use in U.S. |
The shot is the third cleared by U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the first requiring just one dose |
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| 2021-02-27 15:01:00 |
Tech |
SolarWinds Hack Pits Microsoft Against Dell, IBM Over How Companies Store Data |
Microsoft argues the cloud offers more protection; rivals point to the need of firms to hold, access their information on-premise |
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| 2021-02-27 12:03:00 |
Politics |
Biden Sees ‘No Time to Waste,’ Urges Senate to Pass $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Stimulus Package |
After the House passed the legislation, the president says, ‘If we act quickly, decisively and boldly, we can finally get ahead of this virus’ |
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| 2021-02-27 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Soothing Winter Soup Recipes |
Soups can comfort on many levels. In these recipes, the deftly deployed spices bring heat, nuance, even antioxidants. |
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| 2021-02-27 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
Where Nextdoor’s CEO Looks for Neighborly Advice |
Sarah Friar relies on family and friends as the foundation for her own social network |
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| 2021-02-27 12:00:00 |
Tech |
What’s Missing in the Electric-Vehicle Revolution: Enough Places to Plug In |
As dozens of new battery-powered, plug-in car models come to market, roadtrippers who bought anything but a Tesla are discovering that America’s charging infrastructure isn’t ready for prime time |
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| 2021-02-27 11:17:00 |
Markets |
Warren Buffett Defends Berkshire Hathaway’s $25 Billion in Buybacks |
The Omaha conglomerate’s fourth-quarter profits rose nearly 23% |
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| 2021-02-27 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Harry Styles, Verzuz and Streaming Changed the Merch Business |
After the pandemic killed music tours and their opportunities to sell concert T-shirts and other products, the industry pivoted to streaming. For some artists, that’s only expanded the merch market. |
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| 2021-02-27 10:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Watch the Golden Globes 2021: Time, Date and Nominees |
The 78th Golden Globe awards will be hosted by bicoastal hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey with no shortage of star-studded moments |
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| 2021-02-27 10:00:00 |
World |
Cold War-Era Defense System to Get Upgrade to Counter Russia, China |
The U.S. and Canada move to modernize a missile-surveillance system in the Arctic that officials say is outdated |
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| 2021-02-27 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Some People Buy Vintage Corvettes or Mustangs. He Collects Edsels. |
Hank Davis owns 14 cars from Ford’s famously doomed 1950s brand maligned for looking like an ‘Oldsmobile sucking a lemon’ |
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| 2021-02-27 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Declutter the Filing Cabinet: What to Save, Move to the Cloud or Shred |
With tax season under way, now is a good time to scan and purge those old files |
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| 2021-02-27 08:58:00 |
World |
Nigerian Schoolboys Freed as Search for Abducted Girls Continues |
The 42 people released, including 27 schoolboys, had been taken last week from their boarding school |
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| 2021-02-27 07:00:00 |
Music Review |
‘Road to the Sun’ by Pat Metheny Review: A Bright Fusion of Genres |
The jazz guitarist experiments with classical composition on an album with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and Jason Vieaux. |
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| 2021-02-27 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘The Kimono in Print: 300 Years of Japanese Design’ Review: Clothes as Canvas |
The Worcester Art Museum highlights the iconic garment and its influence on three centuries of printmaking. |
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| 2021-02-27 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Proper Form and Other Workout Advice for The Wall Street Journal Fitness Challenge |
Experts answer readers’ questions about the right technique for push-ups and other exercises. |
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| 2021-02-26 23:01:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Sides With California Churches on Covid-19 Restrictions |
Order blocks Santa Clara County from including churches in ban on indoor gatherings |
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| 2021-02-26 21:17:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s Considers Partial Sale of Digital Startup Dynamic Yield |
Fast-food chain intends to keep the part of the firm that services its thousands of drive-throughs |
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| 2021-02-26 21:04:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity’s Charitable Arm Wins in Hedge-Fund Founders’ Lawsuit |
Judge says Fidelity didn’t break promises or make negligent stock sales after donation tied to tax break |
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| 2021-02-26 20:39:00 |
U.S. |
Nevada Governor Lays Out Plans for a City Built on Blockchain |
Gov. Steve Sisolak proposes letting companies develop ‘innovation zones’ with their own cities and governments to boost state economy |
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| 2021-02-26 19:52:00 |
Business |
Home Depot, GameStop, Johnson & Johnson: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-02-26 19:35:00 |
Politics |
Biden Offers Words of Comfort and Aid to Texans After Winter Storms |
Calling 2020 one of the most painful years in American history, the president cautioned that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over |
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| 2021-02-26 19:16:00 |
Pro PE Limited Partners |
Oaktree Capital Draws Activist Ire Over Evictions |
An activist group claims evictions are occurring at Oaktree properties despite a federal moratorium during the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-02-26 18:48:00 |
Markets |
NYSE Moves to Delist Chinese Oil Company |
Trading in Cnooc will be halted March 9 as Biden administration lets Trump order targeting certain Chinese firms stand |
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| 2021-02-26 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Mixed Iran Messages |
He orders a strike against Iran-backed militias but makes concessions to Tehran. |
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| 2021-02-26 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
The Khashoggi Sanction |
The U.S. fingers MBS for the killing and downgrades U.S.-Saudi ties. |
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| 2021-02-26 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Climate Contradictions |
New evidence that green policies punish the poor and subsidize the rich. |
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| 2021-02-26 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
What Altered the Public’s Taste for Lies? |
Donald Trump is not the only one who abandoned a prudent reluctance to be caught fibbing. |
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| 2021-02-26 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
If Nice Guys Finish Last, How Could Trump Have Lost? |
At the very least, outright nastiness seems to be a strike against a politician. |
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| 2021-02-26 17:54:00 |
Books |
‘A Beginner’s Guide to America’ Review: Welcome to a New World |
Newcomers encounter pleasing surprises, troubling flaws—and, not least, the suspicions of previous newcomers. |
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| 2021-02-26 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Hackers May Be Coming for Your City’s Water Supply |
More digitized and connected than ever, the nation’s infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattack. |
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| 2021-02-26 17:51:00 |
Books |
Politics: ‘Foretelling the End of Capitalism’ Review |
From Mill to Marx and on to Keynes, a history of misdiagnosis. |
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| 2021-02-26 17:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
How John Geddert’s Coaching Came to Be Seen as a Crime |
The former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach, who died by suicide on Thursday, was once lauded, and then criminally charged, for his treatment of athletes. |
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| 2021-02-26 16:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Golden Globes 2021: Who Are the Nominees, How to Watch and What You Need to Know |
The 78th Golden Globe awards will be hosted by bicoastal hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey with no shortage of star-studded moments |
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| 2021-02-26 16:53:00 |
Arts |
Golden Globe Awards 2021: Snubs, Drama Behind the Scenes and How Much of It Actually Matters |
The ceremony is largely virtual this year, but that’s not all you need to know about Hollywood’s rowdiest awards show |
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| 2021-02-26 16:45:00 |
Business |
GameStop’s New Mission: Level Up to Its Lofty Share Price |
Videogame retailer is under pressure to deliver a turnaround, as more gamers download online instead of buying in brick-and-mortar stores |
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| 2021-02-26 16:44:00 |
U.S. |
Arrests of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children at Southern Border Surge |
Government projects about 9,000 children will be taken into custody by the end of February, complicating Biden administration’s task |
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| 2021-02-26 16:40:00 |
Business |
How Reddit Renegades Helped Theater Giant AMC Avoid a Tragic Ending |
The world’s largest chain of cinemas found some unlikely allies in its quest to stay afloat through the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-26 16:36:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s New Energy Secretary Eyes Big Investment to Boost Clean Technologies, Harden Electric Grid |
Jennifer Granholm looks to reinvigorate a $40 billion energy loan program left untouched under the Trump administration |
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| 2021-02-26 16:34:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Stabilize |
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note settled at 1.459%, down from 1.513% |
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| 2021-02-26 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
Rush Limbaugh Gave Voice to the Unheard |
In today’s world there is little opportunity for such a free exchange of ideas. In part, Rush Limbaugh’s durable popularity can be traced to that reality. |
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| 2021-02-26 16:23:00 |
U.S. |
Suspect Charged With Hate Crime in Alleged Stabbing of Asian Man in Manhattan |
Police officials say the suspect might have been suffering from mental illness |
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| 2021-02-26 16:20:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Impose Sweeping Rule Aimed at China Technology Threats |
Biden administration plans to let the Trump-era rule on technology purchases and deals take effect, despite U.S. business objections about its scope |
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| 2021-02-26 16:20:00 |
Politics |
Senate Democrats Look For Back-Up Plan To Raise Minimum Wage Through Taxes |
Proponents craft a plan of tax penalties and incentives to prompt pay increases after parliamentarian rejects wage hike in relief plan |
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| 2021-02-26 16:04:00 |
Business |
United Airlines Agrees to Pay $49 Million to Resolve Mail-Related Charges |
Justice Department had accused the carrier of submitting false data showing it delivered mail in a timely manner |
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| 2021-02-26 15:55:00 |
Politics |
Saudi Crown Prince Approved Operation That Killed Khashoggi, U.S. Report Says |
U.S. officials based their assessment of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his control of decision-making in the kingdom and the direct involvement of members of his protective detail |
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| 2021-02-26 15:51:00 |
Opinion |
Gene Editing’s Vast, Double-Edged Potential |
CRISPR technology should be limited exclusively to healing genetic diseases in breathing humans. |
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| 2021-02-26 15:50:00 |
Opinion |
Grand Old Auto Names Merged Into the Unknown |
Successful global companies merged and exchanged many renowned brands including for Stellantis, a name that gives no clue to its product or biographical history. |
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| 2021-02-26 15:28:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Try to Save Worker-Pay Rise in $1.9 Trillion Covid Aid Bill |
House prepares to pass its version of the bill after setback on wage issue from Senate parliamentarian |
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| 2021-02-26 15:14:00 |
Opinion |
The American Dream Is Alive on Mars |
Growing up in India, Vandi Verma admired Spock on ‘Star Trek’ and wanted to be an engineer. Now she drives the NASA rover exploring the red planet. |
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| 2021-02-26 15:12:00 |
Opinion |
Remember the Good Old Days? No Need to Feel Ashamed If You Do |
Nostalgia can bring comfort and meaning, even inspiration. It’s about the future more than the past. |
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| 2021-02-26 15:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Partner Sell WNBA’s Atlanta Dream |
New ownership group, including real-estate executives and former star player Renee Montgomery, buys Dream. Players had called for Loeffler’s ouster. |
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| 2021-02-26 15:00:00 |
Tech |
Tech Startups’ New Million-Dollar Question: Do We Really Need an Office? |
Some entrepreneurs says they’re better off building their businesses entirely in the cloud—for now, at least |
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| 2021-02-26 14:52:00 |
World |
Russian Diplomats Flee North Korea by Hand-Powered Rail Cart |
Stuck in the hermit kingdom since North Korea sealed its borders due to the coronavirus, Russian diplomats found an imaginative way to get home |
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| 2021-02-26 14:48:00 |
Masterpiece |
A Simply Superb Suite |
Erik Satie’s ‘Gymnopédies,’ all composed in 1888, have had an impact on the music of the 20th century and today that belies their modest scale |
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| 2021-02-26 14:41:00 |
World |
U.S. Airstrikes in Syria Hit Iranian Supply Network on Iraq’s Border |
The strike was in response to a rocket attack earlier this month on a U.S. air base in northern Iraq |
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| 2021-02-26 14:30:00 |
Markets |
Cinemark Shines Without the Drama |
Movie-theater chain has stayed out of the meme-stock spotlight that has glared on rival AMC |
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| 2021-02-26 14:23:00 |
Politics |
Republican Civil War Over Trump? Not at CPAC |
As Republicans in Washington debate the former president’s role in the party, many GOP rising stars, activists and voters have made up their minds |
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| 2021-02-26 14:13:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood in Talks to Settle Finra Probes Into Options-Trading Practices, Outages |
Stock-trading app says in filing it is also being examined by the SEC, states |
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| 2021-02-26 14:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Sound of Liberty in Cuba |
A new challenge to the Marxist regime. |
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| 2021-02-26 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A New Life for Old Shipwrecks |
Artist Alexis Rockman creates vividly realistic pictures of doomed vessels from history and mythology. |
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| 2021-02-26 13:56:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Baker Hughes Says It Faces Sanctions-Related SEC Probe |
Energy company’s involvement in projects impacted by U.S. sanctions is under investigation |
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| 2021-02-26 13:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is It Safe to Travel Again? Your Coronavirus Questions Answered |
A Q&A for anyone confused about traveling right now. The latest news on travel restrictions at home and abroad, Covid-19 tests, how to stay healthy on the road and what you need to know about flying |
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| 2021-02-26 13:37:00 |
World |
Yellen Removes Obstacle to Global Corporate-Tax Deal |
U.S. drops Trump-era proposal opposed by European nations seeking higher taxes on technology companies |
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| 2021-02-26 13:31:00 |
Business |
Recorded Music Revenue Hits $12 Billion in 2020 Amid Pandemic Streaming Boom |
Streaming accounted for 83% of revenue, with subscriptions, social and fitness app use on the rise |
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| 2021-02-26 13:28:00 |
Markets |
Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Is About to Land |
Investors on Saturday will be looking for insights on the U.S. economy and markets amid the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-26 12:15:00 |
Markets |
Americans of All Stripes Are Flush With Cash |
Savings rates have spiked and many American households are sitting on large cash balances |
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| 2021-02-26 12:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Willie Nelson Can’t Wait to Get on the Road Again |
As he chafes against the pandemic’s restrictions, the country legend has released two albums while overseeing a radio channel and two cannabis companies |
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| 2021-02-26 12:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New Covid Vacation? Moving Abroad |
While the pandemic made most Americans housebound, it also inspired a number of people to move overseas indefinitely in search of greater freedom. Here’s how and where to do it. |
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| 2021-02-26 12:01:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Might Be Flying, but It’s No Longer Floating |
A cruise ship re-christened MS Satoshi was meant to be a floating blockchain hub, but insurance companies insisted on being paid in legal tender |
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| 2021-02-26 11:26:00 |
Business |
Birkenstock, Once a Fashion Faux Pas, Snapped Up by LVMH’s Arnault |
The deal is a sign of how far the luxury world has come around to the German sandal maker |
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| 2021-02-26 11:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
What We Know About Tiger Woods’s Injury and Car Accident |
The 45-year-old golf star suffered significant leg injuries after a crash near Los Angeles |
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| 2021-02-26 11:02:00 |
Markets |
Investors Piled into This Magical Money Machine. Now They’re Stuck. |
‘Safe’ places to earn a good return are sometimes too good to be true. How come investors keep having to learn that lesson the hard way? |
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| 2021-02-26 11:01:00 |
CMO Today |
Ad During the Golden Globes to Show Turmoil of Postpartum and Breast-Feeding Moms |
The TV ad from Frida, a company that sells products for babies and new moms, tackles postpartum emotions and shows women struggling while breast-feeding and pumping |
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| 2021-02-26 11:00:00 |
Business |
What Happens When Facebook Slows the News Flow |
Residents of a remote island became collateral damage when the social-media giant decided to block its news feeds to Australia. ‘We’ve learned that we can’t just rely on Facebook.’ |
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| 2021-02-26 10:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Beyond Black History Month |
American society is more willing than ever before to speak out against racism and to embrace Black history, but we continue to make the fatal mistake of taking the concept of race itself for granted. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:34:00 |
World |
Canada Pension Fund CEO Mark Machin Resigns After U.A.E. Vaccine Trip |
Resignation comes after WSJ reported Machin’s travel to the U.A.E. for a Covid-19 shot |
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| 2021-02-26 10:26:00 |
Books |
‘Klara and the Sun’ Review: Friends but Not Equals |
For a subtle creator of imagined worlds, the line between happy and unhappy endings can be hard to define. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:14:00 |
Books |
‘Francis Bacon’ Review: Furious Beauty |
While he explored the pleasures of the flesh, Bacon’s art plumbed the terrors of the soul. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:12:00 |
Books |
‘Ageless’ Review: The Long Run |
Deeper understanding of our genetic code unlocks an entirely new perspective on longevity. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:10:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘Smoke’ Review |
An impulsive getaway lands Isaiah Quintabe in the middle of a fresh mystery. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:09:00 |
Books |
‘The Barbizon’ Review: Landmark and Launching Pad |
A single-sex hotel was the means for generations of women to take part in a transforming Manhattan. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:08:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘Too Small Tola’ Review |
A collection of linked stories for young readers introduces a resourceful young Nigerian heroine. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:07:00 |
Books |
‘The Saint and the Atheist’ Review: The Wrong Side of Truth |
A case for connecting St. Thomas Aquinas and Jean-Paul Sartre begins with a question of freedom. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:06:00 |
Books |
Science Fiction: ‘Into the Light’ Review |
David Weber and Chris Kennedy continue a tale of alien invasion meeting human (and vampire!) resistance. |
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| 2021-02-26 10:05:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Books on Reckonings With History |
Selected by Lauren Fox, the author, most recently, of the novel ‘Send for Me.’ |
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| 2021-02-26 09:47:00 |
Business |
Nikola Internal Review Confirms Some Claims in Short Seller’s Report |
Electric-vehicle maker says video of truck moving was misleading but disputes Hindenburg’s conclusion that company is a fraud |
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| 2021-02-26 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
MoneyGram’s Decision to Halt Ripple Partnership Leaves CFO With Earnings Hole |
Money-transfer company earned fees for using Ripple’s digital-currency platform |
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| 2021-02-26 09:26:00 |
Politics |
How Rick Scott Is Trying to Bridge the Trump-McConnell Divide |
Florida senator seeks to ensure Republicans win back Senate majority in 2022 without choosing sides between the two leaders |
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| 2021-02-26 09:08:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash, Etsy, DraftKings, GameStop: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
The yield on 10-year Treasurys ticked down after hitting its highest level in a year |
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| 2021-02-26 09:00:00 |
Business |
Netflix to Spend $100 Million to Help Underrepresented Communities in Entertainment |
New study gives streaming service high marks in terms of gender equality in its films and movies |
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| 2021-02-26 08:38:00 |
Business |
Cyberattacks Cost Hospitals Millions During Covid-19 |
Attack at Universal Health Services cost the company $67 million last year |
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| 2021-02-26 08:17:00 |
World |
More Than 300 Girls Kidnapped in Latest Nigerian School Abduction |
Nighttime abduction is the latest in a rising tide of kidnappings that are becoming a lucrative industry |
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| 2021-02-26 08:14:00 |
Politics |
U.S., South Korea Near a Deal Over Cost of U.S. Forces on Peninsula |
Talks broke down over past U.S. pressure, but a new five-year agreement is close, officials say |
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| 2021-02-26 08:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden Visits Texas as Regulators Begin to Examine State’s Electric Grid |
Washington delivers emergency aid after winter storm knocked out power across Texas, but any federal moves to fix grid face obstacles |
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| 2021-02-26 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Sprinter Sets a World Record—and It’s Not the Shoes |
Hurdler Grant Holloway wore regular track spikes in a record-setting run, but other athletes wearing ‘super spikes’ are reviving a Nike shoe controversy |
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| 2021-02-26 07:56:00 |
World |
India Returns to Growth, but Recovery Divides Rich and Poor |
GDP expanded by 0.4%, but millions of small businesses and farmers are still struggling |
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| 2021-02-26 07:55:00 |
Tech |
SPAC Frenzy Emboldens Silicon Valley Startups to Forgo Venture Funding |
Helicopter-taxi hopeful Archer is among those joining the public markets with billion-dollar valuations—years before any revenue |
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| 2021-02-26 07:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Volkswagen ID.4: Should Tesla Worry About This New Electric Rival? |
Probably not. Volkswagen’s first EV for the global market is long on curb appeal, light-footed among its competitive set—but comes up a bit short in engineering design, writes Dan Neil |
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| 2021-02-26 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Airbnb Can Settle Into a Post-Pandemic Market |
The home-share giant’s market value beats that of hotels—probably for good reason |
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| 2021-02-26 06:50:00 |
Markets |
As Yields Rise, Beware the Hidden Risks in Ultralong Bonds |
Slim coupons make much of the recently issued debt with maturities of between 50 and 100 years riskier than traditional bond math suggests |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
World |
In Hunt for Covid-19 Origin, Patient Zero Points to Second Wuhan Market |
The man with the first confirmed infection of the new coronavirus told the WHO team that his parents had shopped there |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Conservatives, Republican AGs Target Gupta Instead of Garland on Policing |
Vanita Gupta has been nominated for associate attorney general, the number 3 job at the Justice Department |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Passports’ Raise Ethics Concerns, Logistical Hurdles |
Israel issues passes for going to hotels and gyms; the U.K. may seek proof of a shot or test for bars and offices |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Boost to Household Income Primes U.S. Economy for Stronger Growth |
Consumers are expected to step up spending after receiving stimulus payments and special jobless benefits |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Grid Reliability Is Feasible, but at What Cost? |
Everybody can agree that electricity grids should be more reliable. It will be much harder to agree on what price to pay for that safety. |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Resurgence Reinforces New Reality for Hedge Funds |
U.S. stock-picking hedge funds have covered shorts and shifted shorting techniques |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Companies Want In on the IPO Boom. Investors Aren’t Convinced. |
Initial public offerings for mortgage lenders haven’t worked out the way all the companies were hoping |
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| 2021-02-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
J&J Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Review From FDA Advisory Panel |
All-day meeting, which will offer perspective of outside experts, is last step before FDA decides whether to authorize the single-dose vaccine |
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| 2021-02-26 05:20:00 |
Markets |
Post-Covid-19, Shipping Tailwinds Will Still be Strong |
Shares such as Cosco have benefited from surging trade during the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-26 05:03:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Tepid Recovery After Tech Selloff |
The S&P 500 is on track for its worst week in a month after bond yields rose sharply, damping appetite for technology shares and riskier assets |
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| 2021-02-25 23:04:00 |
Politics |
FCC to Provide Broadband Internet Discount to Offset Pandemic Income Loss |
Program to offer certain households a discount of up to $50 a month will be set up within 60 days |
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| 2021-02-25 21:34:00 |
Politics |
Mitch McConnell Says He Would Support Trump If He’s GOP’s 2024 Nominee |
The Senate minority leader’s remarks came during a Fox News interview |
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| 2021-02-25 21:30:00 |
Film Review |
‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ Review: Shin Splints, Grammy Awards and Heartbreak |
R.J. Cutler’s intimate documentary captures the teenage singer-songwriter’s rapid rise to superstardom and her immense emotional vulnerability. |
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| 2021-02-25 20:28:00 |
World |
Biden Orders U.S. Airstrike in Syria, Targeting Iran-Backed Militia |
Airstrike follows deadly rocket attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq earlier this month |
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| 2021-02-25 20:28:00 |
CFO Journal |
Autodesk Names New CFO as It Looks to Do More Deals |
Debbie Clifford will join the software company on March 8 |
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| 2021-02-25 20:11:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Cayman Islands, Morocco Placed on Terror-Financing Watch List |
The Financial Action Task Force has added four jurisdictions to its list of countries subject to increased monitoring |
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| 2021-02-25 19:01:00 |
Economy |
Fed Attributes Payment Systems Outage to ‘Human Error’ |
Mistake caused key financial services to shut down for about four hours Wednesday |
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| 2021-02-25 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Censorship Party |
House Democrats use a hearing to target conservative media. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:43:00 |
Business |
AT&T Carves Out Pay-TV Business in Deal With TPG |
Private-equity giant to pay $1.8 billion for 30% interest in new DirecTV unit |
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| 2021-02-25 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Markets and Mr. Powell |
The 10-year Treasury resumes its rise and stocks hit the skids. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Pie in the Sky’: Illusory Goodies Invented by a Labor Legend |
The songwriter and activist known as Joe Hill coined the phrase in a parody of a Salvation Army hymn |
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| 2021-02-25 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
A Poison Pill for For-Profit Colleges |
The Democratic spending bill would put many out of business. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:37:00 |
Business |
Beyond Meat Signs Supply Deals With McDonald’s, Yum |
Partnerships with fast-food giants set to take meat alternatives further into the dining mainstream |
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| 2021-02-25 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Old New York Won’t Come Back |
‘The pandemic changed everything,’ we say. But we have yet to absorb fully everything that means. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:35:00 |
Health |
Mark Machin, Head of Canada’s Biggest Pension Fund, Traveled to Middle East and Received Covid Vaccine |
CEO of CPPIB flew to the U.A.E. amid slow Canadian vaccine rollout and pandemic travel advisory |
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| 2021-02-25 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
How Many Jobs Will the ‘Stimulus’ Kill? |
As many as eight million by our estimate, in part by gutting many of Clinton’s successful welfare reforms. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and Allies Stoked Vaccine Fears |
Seeking to undermine Trump, Democrats, media and scientists made false and alarming claims. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Another Golf Great in a Car Crash |
Ben Hogan won 64 tours after doctors said he might never walk. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
‘Just Asking’ for Censorship |
Democrats expand their effort to shut down speech by targeting newsrooms. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:26:00 |
Books |
‘The Snatch Racket’ Review: Coppers & Kidnappers |
The Lindbergh baby was only the most high-profile victim of an ‘epidemic’ of abductions in 1930s America. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Prayer and Science Led Me to the Vaccine |
Like others in the black community, I was hesitant. Then I did my research. |
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| 2021-02-25 18:17:00 |
Business |
Tesla Temporarily Halted U.S. Production Over Parts Shortage |
Elon Musk says production at car maker’s U.S. plant resumed Wednesday after two-day shutdown |
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| 2021-02-25 18:02:00 |
Business |
Mr. Potato Head Isn’t Going Away. Meet the New Potato Head Family. |
Hasbro is dropping the ‘Mister’ from the brand name and rolling out an inclusive family toy set, but will keep Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head characters |
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| 2021-02-25 17:52:00 |
CFO Journal |
German Regulator Steps Down, EY Changes Leadership Following Wirecard Scandal |
The once-high flying electronic payments company disclosed a $2 billion accounting hole |
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| 2021-02-25 17:43:00 |
World |
Biden Calls Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Amid Policy Review |
Discussion comes ahead of the release of a U.S. report on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi |
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| 2021-02-25 17:41:00 |
Tech |
Salesforce Posts Record Sales |
Business software provider lifts full-year revenue outlook |
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| 2021-02-25 17:19:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD’s Top Uniformed Officer Leaves for City Hall |
Departure of NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan is the latest leadership change at the force |
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| 2021-02-25 16:51:00 |
Opinion |
Do Democrats Trust Biden? |
After his blown calls on vaccines and the economy, some lawmakers don’t even want to let him start wars. |
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| 2021-02-25 16:49:00 |
Business |
U.S. Seafood Suppliers Face Trouble for Lent |
Shipping turmoil, warehouse issues cost importers, restaurants during fish’s most popular season; ‘six months of shrimp rings’ |
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| 2021-02-25 16:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Former U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Coach Dies by Suicide After Being Charged With Human Trafficking |
The state of Michigan confirmed the death, hours after announcing 24 charges against John Geddert, a close ally of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar |
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| 2021-02-25 16:47:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Equality Act |
Bill would extend civil-rights protections to gay, transgender people |
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| 2021-02-25 16:47:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials Upbeat on Outlook, Bond Yield Rise Not Source of Concern |
Fed officials attribute higher Treasury yields to expectations for an improving economy |
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| 2021-02-25 16:29:00 |
CIO Journal |
Digital Tools Aid Texas Plumbers in Wake of Winter Storm |
Initiatives launched by Ferguson and Home Depot during the pandemic are helping plumbers tackle another disaster |
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| 2021-02-25 16:22:00 |
Opinion |
‘Simply Sondheim’ and ‘Women Without Men’ Reviews: A Splendid Revue and a Most Stageworthy Revival |
Virginia’s Signature Theatre pays tribute to the composer known for ‘Company,’ ‘A Little Night Music’ and ‘Follies’; Mint Theater Company stages Irish playwright Hazel Ellis’s 1938 drama. |
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| 2021-02-25 16:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden Pick Tanden’s Confirmation Battle Puts Spotlight on Two Senate Centrists |
The fate of Neera Tanden’s nomination to lead the budget office comes down to Republican Lisa Murkowski and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema |
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| 2021-02-25 16:17:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise After Positive Jobs Data |
Move extends a recent climb in government bond yields |
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| 2021-02-25 16:17:00 |
Logistics Report |
Canada Slow to Improve Rail-Safety Oversight, Audit Warns |
Investigation follows fiery 2013 derailment of tanker cars in Quebec that killed 47 people |
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| 2021-02-25 16:15:00 |
Politics |
Biden Trade Nominee Seeks Solution for Boeing-Airbus Dispute |
Katherine Tai at Senate confirmation hearing says she plans to accelerate talks with EU in bid to end counter-tariffs |
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| 2021-02-25 16:11:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
ByteDance Agrees to $92 Million Privacy Settlement With U.S. TikTok Teens |
Class-action lawsuit in Illinois stemmed from 21 separate complaints last year |
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| 2021-02-25 15:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Long-Term Economic Costs of Lost Schooling |
Students who are falling behind now because of Covid restrictions may never catch up in their skills, job prospects and income. |
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| 2021-02-25 15:52:00 |
Opinion |
Standing Up to the Amazon Thought Police |
I checked out Amazon, and the book “When Harry Became Sally” was indeed no longer listed. Ironically, however, Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” was still available for purchase. |
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| 2021-02-25 15:50:00 |
Opinion |
Guaranteed Income Better Than Bigger CTC |
A guaranteed income is preferable to a UBI or CTC in that it goes only to those who need it. |
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| 2021-02-25 15:50:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. May Be Back, but the Europeans Aren’t |
It isn’t surprising that Germany and others are enjoying a thumb in America’s eye. |
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| 2021-02-25 15:32:00 |
Business |
Twitter to Launch Subscription Service Super Follows, Aims to Double Revenue by 2023 |
The social-media company detailed its goals at an event for analysts, its first in several years |
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| 2021-02-25 15:29:00 |
Markets |
Charlie Munger Renews Robinhood Criticism, Likens App to Racetrack Betting |
Online brokerage calls Munger’s comments ‘disappointing and elitist’ |
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| 2021-02-25 15:26:00 |
Politics |
Homeland Security Refocuses Grants Towards Fighting Domestic Extremism |
State and local governments will have to spend at least 7.5% of their grant money to fight domestic extremism |
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| 2021-02-25 15:18:00 |
Politics |
Senate Waits for Minimum-Wage Ruling From Parliamentarian |
Finding will shape course of debate over President Biden’s Covid-19 aid package |
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| 2021-02-25 15:14:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Fraudsters Keep Targeting Jobless Claims. What Does It Mean for Workers and the Data? |
Fraudulent claims don’t appear to be distorting long-term unemployment insurance trends |
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| 2021-02-25 15:12:00 |
Television Review |
‘Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell’ Review: It All Started in Brooklyn |
A Netflix documentary looks back on the short life of the Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, through interviews with his mother and rap collaborators. |
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| 2021-02-25 15:10:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Father’ Review: Who Are You? Who Am I? |
Starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, Florian Zeller’s feature explores the mind of a man experiencing memory loss. |
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| 2021-02-25 15:07:00 |
Television Review |
‘Debris’ Review: Unidentified Flying Objects |
Intelligence agents attempt to solve an extraterrestrial mystery in NBC’s new sci-fi drama. |
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| 2021-02-25 15:06:00 |
Film Review |
‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Review: Singer in Their Sights |
In Lee Daniels’s feature, Andra Day stars as the celebrated vocalist, who was pursued by the federal government as part of its war on drugs. |
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| 2021-02-25 14:58:00 |
Markets |
Twitter Lets It Fly |
Social-media platform aimed high with an ambitious set of targets Thursday |
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| 2021-02-25 14:50:00 |
Business |
Dead Chickens, Frozen Oranges Confront Farmers in South After Severe Cold |
The wintry blast in Texas and other southern U.S. states led to euthanized chicks, frostbitten cow udders and hundreds of millions of dollars in losses |
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| 2021-02-25 14:43:00 |
Markets |
GameStop’s Stock Price Jumps, Retail ETF Follows |
The fund known by ticker XRT is rising again |
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| 2021-02-25 14:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
World Wars Couldn’t Stop Venice’s Caffe Florian. Covid Did. |
Historic Caffè Florian, the city’s most opulent coffeehouse and unofficial hub for Carnival, was a gleeful time warp until Covid temporarily closed it last year |
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| 2021-02-25 14:39:00 |
Tech |
Chip Makers Applaud Biden’s Catch-Up Effort but See No Quick Fix |
Industry executives expect U.S. push to address chip shortages will take years amid surging demand, complexity of supply chains |
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| 2021-02-25 14:25:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase Files for Public Offering |
Crypto exchange tapping public markets amid bitcoin frenzy |
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| 2021-02-25 13:57:00 |
World |
Petrobras CEO Says He Will Step Down as Brazil’s President Moves in on Oil Giant |
Market-friendly Castello Branco’s departure raises fears of Bolsonaro economic populism |
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| 2021-02-25 13:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Iron Curtains Are Older Than the Cold War |
Winston Churchill made the term famous, but ideological rivalries have driven geopolitics since Athens and Sparta. |
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| 2021-02-25 13:52:00 |
Politics |
Sen. Rand Paul Presses Transgender Health Nominee About Treatment in Children |
Hearing for Biden nominee for assistant health secretary turns tense as she is pressed over her stance on gender dysphoria treatment for minors |
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| 2021-02-25 13:51:00 |
Markets |
Paramount+ Hits a Divided Audience |
ViacomCBS stock had surged ahead of streaming event, sharply splitting Wall Street |
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| 2021-02-25 13:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
Recipes to Celebrate Black History Month |
From rib-eye steak with a nutty Nigerian-style spice rub to a comforting plate of beans and rice, these recipes are deeply rooted in the experiences of the chefs who created them |
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| 2021-02-25 12:50:00 |
IPOs |
Autonomous Trucking Startup TuSimple Plans to Go Public in March |
Company backed by Chinese, U.S. investors has filed confidential IPO papers |
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| 2021-02-25 12:18:00 |
Business |
Costco to Raise Minimum Hourly Wage to $16, as Congress Debates $15 |
Retailer tops Amazon and splits with Walmart, which is keeping starting pay at $11 an hour |
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| 2021-02-25 12:16:00 |
World |
Deadly Unrest Roils Iranian City |
Clashes between protesters and security forces in impoverished minority region follow killing of fuel traders |
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| 2021-02-25 12:10:00 |
Opinion |
Yellen Can’t Save the Polar Bears |
What happens if financial regulators try to address the climate? Expect the usual corporate favoritism. |
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| 2021-02-25 12:09:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Stimulus and the ‘Financialization’ of Taxes |
How to pay for all the new spending? The president proposes heavier reliance on capital-gains levies. |
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| 2021-02-25 12:08:00 |
Markets |
For U.S. Businesses, a Time to Spend |
Despite uncertainty over course of pandemic and prospects for economy, many companies can’t help but invest |
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| 2021-02-25 12:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Power of the Wandering Mind |
Research shows that daydreaming and woolgathering are specialized mental functions with a unique pattern of brain waves. |
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| 2021-02-25 12:01:00 |
CMO Today |
Ad Campaigns Aim to Counter Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy |
The work was informed by research showing nuanced concerns regarding the Covid vaccine, Ad Council and COVID Collaborative say |
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| 2021-02-25 11:30:00 |
Markets |
Best Buy Tests Its Luck |
Retailer’s decisive approach to operational changes will be challenged again this year |
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| 2021-02-25 11:10:00 |
Markets |
TIAA Names JPMorgan’s Thasunda Brown Duckett as CEO |
Duckett is a leading voice among bankers in the need to close the wealth gap between white and Black Americans |
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| 2021-02-25 11:05:00 |
Latin America |
Argentine Government, Wary of Spending Cuts, Drags Feet on Deal With IMF |
Ruling Peronists want to wait until after October mid-term elections; Hope economic recovery can trim deficit |
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| 2021-02-25 10:53:00 |
World |
Armenia’s Prime Minister Accuses Military of Planning Coup Following Losses in Nagorno-Karabakh |
Armed forces call for Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation amid anger over last year’s Russian-brokered cease-fire with Azerbaijan |
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| 2021-02-25 10:49:00 |
World |
China’s Campaign to Crush Democracy in Hong Kong Is Working |
Freewheeling former British colony brought to heel by new national-security law used to quell street protests, ban foreign lobbying and gut the legislature |
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| 2021-02-25 10:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Uniqlo Heattech Became This Writer’s Secret Weapon in Winter |
Mary H.K. Choi, author of the forthcoming novel ‘Yolk,’ reflects on her co-dependent cold-weather relationship with the rayon-blend long-johns |
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| 2021-02-25 09:42:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Fight Over Media Payments Shifts Focus to Europe |
As EU adopts a new copyright law, some call for stricter measures against big tech firms |
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| 2021-02-25 09:35:00 |
Politics |
Widows Run for Congress After Husbands’ Covid-19 Deaths |
Susan Wright and Julia Letlow compete in elections to fill two House seats |
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| 2021-02-25 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Herbalife CFO Looks to Change Investor Views After Years of Activist Pressure |
The nutrition company hopes to shift its shareholder base to include more long-term, international investors |
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| 2021-02-25 09:11:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Durable-Goods Climbed 3.4% in January |
New orders posted ninth straight month of gains and the largest percentage increase since July 2020 |
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| 2021-02-25 09:01:00 |
World |
China Lets Yuan Rise Steadily, Pressuring Exporters |
Currency has climbed 9% against U.S. dollar since June, forcing some companies hit by pandemic-related expenses to consider raising cost of goods |
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| 2021-02-25 09:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Facebook Ad Campaign Promotes Personalized Advertising |
The social-media giant calls targeted ads good because they help small businesses find consumers |
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| 2021-02-25 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Washington, D.C., Police Fight a Rise in Carjackings and Blame Covid-19 |
Nation’s capital, other cities report sharp increases in carjackings in 2020 |
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| 2021-02-25 08:44:00 |
U.S. |
New Mail Trucks Are Finally Coming, but Don’t Expect All Electric Vehicles |
Postmaster general says just 10% of new fleet will be EVs because it would cost $3 billion or more to go all electric |
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| 2021-02-25 08:40:00 |
Economy |
Yellen Urges G-20 Countries to Increase Support for Global Vaccination Efforts |
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| 2021-02-25 08:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Your Tenant Stopped Paying Rent During Covid. Here’s What You Should Know |
Small landlords that rely on rental income for their retirement are vulnerable to eviction bans |
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| 2021-02-25 08:23:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, Other Meme Stocks Leap Premarket |
Videogame retailer’s stock is still well below its intraday peak of $483 in late January |
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| 2021-02-25 08:22:00 |
Markets |
Budweiser Brewer Faces an Ill-Timed Hangover |
Major investors in the world’s biggest beer maker will soon have the option to sell their stakes when five-year lockups expires |
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| 2021-02-25 08:22:00 |
Business |
Best Buy Workers Powered Through Covid-19 Pandemic. Then They Lost Their Jobs. |
Electronics retailer warns pandemic-fueled gains will end and tries to speed its digital transformation. That means new roles, fewer hours for some workers. |
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| 2021-02-25 08:22:00 |
Tech |
Amazon’s Lack of Public Disclosure on SolarWinds Hack Angers Lawmakers |
Tech giant says it wasn’t breached, but it is seen as having valuable data on the attack |
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| 2021-02-25 08:00:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Farmers are Planting More Row Crops Than Ever |
Planters wager that rallies in crop prices are just getting started |
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| 2021-02-25 07:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tiger Woods and the Long Way Back |
A car accident in California has golf fans pondering a legend’s future, on the course and off |
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| 2021-02-25 07:52:00 |
World |
Lessons From the U.K. About a More-Contagious Covid-19 Variant |
Strain first detected in Britain last year has been found in more than 70 countries, including the U.S. |
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| 2021-02-25 07:51:00 |
Markets |
Vanguard Charts a Narrow Path in China, Staking Its Future on a Fledgling Venture |
The asset manager is betting that its partnership with China’s Ant will give it some reach over the roughly one billion users of its Alipay |
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| 2021-02-25 07:39:00 |
Business |
Hard Seltzers Help Bud Brewer Regain Some Sparkle |
Beer giant AB InBev says alcoholic sparkling waters are helping offset weaker sales of Budweiser |
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| 2021-02-25 07:14:00 |
Tech |
Fight Between ‘Fortnite’ Creator and Apple Reels in More Tech Players |
Computer-game distributor Valve is the latest to be pressured into playing a role in a legal battle over app-store fees; ‘it’s not just you’ |
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| 2021-02-25 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Restaurant Stocks Are Overfed |
Reopening will be a blessing for U.S. restaurants, but not necessarily for restaurant stock prices |
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| 2021-02-25 07:00:00 |
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Consumer-Focused Prelude Growth Collects $250 Million for Second Fund |
The women-led firm invests in makers of consumer products for the ‘modern consumer’ |
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| 2021-02-25 07:00:00 |
Politics |
What Biden’s Minimum-Wage Plan Means for Restaurant Workers |
Employers say eliminating $2.13-an-hour subminimum wage for workers receiving tips could cost jobs and raise prices; plan’s advocates say it would provide consistent income |
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| 2021-02-25 06:45:00 |
Business |
Pfizer and BioNTech Studying Third Covid-19 Vaccine Dose to Fight New Strains |
The companies have begun a study in people testing whether a third dose of their vaccine would increase its effectiveness against the variant identified in South Africa and other strains |
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| 2021-02-25 06:40:00 |
World |
India and Pakistan Agree to Cease-Fire Along Their Disputed Border in Kashmir |
Surprise agreement followed a conversation between senior military officers of the two countries over a hotline |
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| 2021-02-25 06:39:00 |
Tech |
Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter Face New Rules in India |
Guidelines require companies to resolve user complaints quickly, among other measures |
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| 2021-02-25 06:38:00 |
Markets |
Geely and Volvo Decide to Remain Friends With Benefits |
The auto makers have decided they can work better together as separate companies, a year after announcing a planned merger |
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| 2021-02-25 06:37:00 |
Economy |
Global Trade Roars Back From Depths of Covid-19 Pandemic |
Asian countries have seized market share that they are expected to keep |
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| 2021-02-25 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Nvidia’s Story Has Gotten Complicated |
Strong results were offset by worries about chip-production constraints and growing opposition to the Arm deal |
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| 2021-02-25 06:17:00 |
Economy |
Rich Countries Borrowed $18 Trillion in 2020. Few Seem Worried About Them Paying It Off. |
Developed-world governments sold bonds in record volumes in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, but their borrowing costs fell |
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| 2021-02-25 06:03:00 |
Markets |
Bank Stocks Are Enjoying the Rate Party, Maybe a Little Too Much |
Higher Treasury yields create opportunities to pick up interest income, but benefit for shares may be limited without more loan demand |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Rare Bond-Market Inversion Signals Short-Lived Boost to Inflation |
Markets appear to price in a spike of inflation in the medium term that ebbs later on |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
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Biotech Startups Gain Leverage as IPOs, SPACs Beckon |
As public markets sizzle and more routes to them emerge, entrepreneurs can carefully weigh their options |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Red-Hot Stock Market Pushes More Companies to Go Public |
The number of firms listed on U.S. exchanges surges the most since the dot-com bubble, reversing a two-decade slump |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
Boeing Moved to Replace 777 Engine Covers Before Recent Failures |
FAA has focused on ramped-up inspections since the failures; changes to airplane parts could require lengthy design and testing |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Winter Storms Could Affect Elevated Jobless Claims |
Weekly figures on unemployment filings face anomalies from weather, attempted fraud and changes in government policy |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
Tech |
DoorDash to Show Narrower Annual Loss as Growth Continues |
Revenue projected to jump threefold as food-delivery skyrocketed during pandemic |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed Payment System Crash Puts Spotlight on Digital Dollar Project |
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| 2021-02-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
Airbnb’s IPO Costs Expected to Widen Loss in Pandemic Year |
Stock compensation tied to the company’s initial public offering is forecast to weigh on its bottom line |
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| 2021-02-25 05:13:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver After Dow Record |
Dow futures ticked up a day after the blue-chips index climbed to a record, as investors await a flurry of data including weekly jobless claims |
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| 2021-02-25 04:29:00 |
Business |
Netflix Wants You to Binge Watch More Korean Dramas |
Streaming giant to spend $500 million on South Korean films and television shows, as competition for global viewers heats up |
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| 2021-02-25 03:20:00 |
Real Estate |
U.S. Closes Hong Kong Property Sale After Beijing’s Approval |
Government sells former residential compound for consulate staff for $332 million |
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| 2021-02-24 22:26:00 |
Politics |
Biden Rescinds Trump Immigration Restrictions |
Trump administration had banned most forms of legal immigration last year, citing high unemployment caused by pandemic |
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| 2021-02-24 22:22:00 |
Business |
Amazon Faces Questions Over Removal of Book by Conservative Author |
Republican senators send letter to Jeff Bezos in which they say the company’s move signals to conservative Americans that their views aren’t welcome |
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| 2021-02-24 22:13:00 |
Tech |
WeWork’s Adam Neumann to Get Extra $50 Million Payout in SoftBank Settlement |
Deal would set Mr. Neumann apart from other WeWork shareholders |
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| 2021-02-24 20:29:00 |
U.S. |
Boeing-FAA Ties Still Flawed After 737 MAX Reforms |
Government review says Federal Aviation Administration needs to further strengthen oversight of aircraft safety |
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| 2021-02-24 20:18:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Opens Review of Corporate Climate Change Disclosures |
The regulator’s previous guidance on climate change was issued more than a decade ago |
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| 2021-02-24 19:59:00 |
CFO Journal |
GameStop CFO Was Forced Out as Activist Investor Pushes New Strategy |
Ryan Cohen is seeking a digital transformation of the videogame retailer |
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| 2021-02-24 19:39:00 |
Markets |
Markets Suggest the Economy Is Booming. The Recovery Has a Long Way to Go, Though. |
A rally in everything from stocks to oil shows investors believe growth is coming |
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| 2021-02-24 19:02:00 |
U.S. |
Manhattan Donors Pour Cash Into New York City Mayoral Race |
A few ZIP codes accounted for a large amount of high-dollar donations to the candidate field |
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| 2021-02-24 19:00:00 |
Tech |
Facebook, Google Face ‘Strong Pipeline’ of Privacy Rulings in Europe |
Key privacy regulator for European Union expects to boost number of big decisions this year involving tech companies |
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| 2021-02-24 18:51:00 |
Politics |
Biden Announces Three Nominees for Postal Service Board of Governors |
President said his nominees would ensure the agency ‘can effectively and efficiently serve all communities in our country’ |
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| 2021-02-24 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Powell Says Full Ease Ahead |
The Fed chief promises Treasury purchases as far as the eye can see. |
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| 2021-02-24 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Supersizing ObamaCare Subsidies |
The Covid bill hides a major expansion of the Affordable Care Act. |
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| 2021-02-24 18:42:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Shares Soar in Last Hour of Trading |
Stock is still well below its intraday peak of $483 in late January |
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| 2021-02-24 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi’s Capitol Riot Commission |
If it’s stacked with Democrats, it won’t be a credible inquiry. |
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| 2021-02-24 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Unnecessary State Covid Bailout |
Governors plead poverty even as tax revenue is rolling in. |
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| 2021-02-24 18:31:00 |
Business |
Paul Ryan to Join Solamere Capital |
Former House speaker says he’ll be a partner at Boston private-equity firm |
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| 2021-02-24 18:25:00 |
Business |
Graphics-Chip Maker Nvidia Lifts Revenue Amid Videogame Boom |
Pandemic helps fuel demand, as the semiconductor industry contends with a supply shortage |
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| 2021-02-24 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
End of the Empire |
Thirty years ago, a Marxist military collapse. |
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| 2021-02-24 18:03:00 |
Opinion |
Texas Power Crisis Points to Wider Dangers |
Regulations forbid utilities from building energy resiliency. |
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| 2021-02-24 18:02:00 |
U.S. |
Bruce Springsteen’s Drunken-Driving Charges Dropped by Prosecutors |
Musician’s blood-alcohol level was under the legal limit, federal prosecutors say; Springsteen pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in a closed area |
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| 2021-02-24 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Peril and Opportunity for Trump at CPAC |
Will he double down on grievance or begin the arduous process of re-creating his image? |
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| 2021-02-24 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
Italy’s Populists Join the Establishment |
Trusted technocrat Mario Draghi heads a coalition that includes former euroskeptics. |
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| 2021-02-24 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
It’s T-0 to Go Faster Than T+2 |
It shouldn’t take two days for a stock trade to clear and settle. It’s become feasible to do it in one. |
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| 2021-02-24 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
Neera Tanden’s Death by Twitter |
Does Twitter have a tool for deleting 1,000 politically self-destructive tweets? |
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| 2021-02-24 17:59:00 |
Politics |
Plan for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Commission Sparks Partisan Fighting in Congress |
Republicans object to Democratic proposal on makeup of panel and its focus on violence by far-right groups supporting former President Trump |
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| 2021-02-24 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: The Electoral Map |
The partisan strife of the last decade has failed to produce either a Democratic majority or the less-frequently-projected MAGA nation. But it has shown both parties capable of adapting to unforeseen challenges. |
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| 2021-02-24 17:57:00 |
Books |
‘The Genome Odyssey’ Review: From Code to Clinic |
The effort to bring data from the human genome into medical therapy and practice has been thrilling and frustrating. |
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| 2021-02-24 17:57:00 |
World |
Brazil’s Free-Market Agenda Is in Doubt as President Looks to Reelection |
Jair Bolsonaro’s move to shake up state oil company is blow to economy minister’s pro-business mission |
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| 2021-02-24 17:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can Tiger Woods Come Back—Again—After His Car Crash? |
The golf legend suffered significant leg injuries that required emergency surgery. Now he faces his most difficult rehabilitation ever. |
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| 2021-02-24 17:32:00 |
U.S. |
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Accused of Sexual Harassment by Former Aide |
In a blog post, Lindsey Boylan described a culture of ‘inappropriate behavior toward women’ and ‘bullying,’ accusations the New York governor denies |
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| 2021-02-24 17:25:00 |
Business |
A Theranos Database Is Useless. What Happened? |
Attorneys for company founder Elizabeth Holmes say prosecutors can’t prove fraud case without the results of millions of blood tests |
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| 2021-02-24 17:19:00 |
Business |
ViacomCBS Shortens Theatrical Window for Paramount+ Streaming Service |
Company to offer some top Paramount movies on new subscription platform within 30 to 45 days of their theatrical release |
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| 2021-02-24 17:00:00 |
World |
Israeli Study Finds Pfizer Shot Equally Effective for Young and Old |
Findings offer insight into vaccine’s effect on older age groups that were sparsely covered in clinical trial |
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| 2021-02-24 16:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Colleges in the Northeast by Size |
The region has more than half of the nation’s top 10 small schools and midsize schools in the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-02-24 16:42:00 |
Business |
Verizon Spends $45.5 Billion to Top 5G Spectrum Bidders |
Cellphone carrier pledges record sum to secure airwaves for faster wireless service in $81 billion FCC auction |
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| 2021-02-24 16:33:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Sycamore’s Belk to Exit Bankruptcy Within One Day |
The department store chain won approval to cut $450 million in debt in one of the fastest bankruptcy cases from start to finish |
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| 2021-02-24 16:29:00 |
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Hospital Tests Neuromorphic Chip-Powered Robotic Arm |
The device, mounted on wheelchairs and powered by technology that imitates the way the human brain works, could provide patients new levels of independence |
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| 2021-02-24 16:10:00 |
Business |
Moderna Says Covid-19 Vaccine for South Africa Strain Is Ready for Human Testing |
Biotech delivers first batch of doses of newly designed shot to NIH for study that could start within weeks |
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| 2021-02-24 16:09:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.K. Investment Managers Push for More Diversity on Boards |
The effort by the Investment Association is among the latest initiatives advocating for more women and minorities in boardrooms |
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| 2021-02-24 16:07:00 |
Opinion |
What I Learned in an Iranian Prison |
U.S. foreign policy isn’t to blame for the mullahs’ deep-rooted hatred of America and Americans. |
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| 2021-02-24 16:06:00 |
Economy |
Federal Reserve Financial-Services Systems Disrupted for Hours |
Treasury sees no sign of cyberattack behind interruptions of electronic payments services to business and government clients |
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| 2021-02-24 16:05:00 |
Arts |
How Movies like ‘The Father’ Helped Me Understand My Mother’s Alzheimer’s |
After avoiding dementia dramas, a writer finds new perspectives in a spate of films exploring the disease in unconventional ways. |
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| 2021-02-24 16:04:00 |
Opinion |
Rush Limbaugh: The Original Cancel Culture Target |
He refused to apologize for fake transgressions and never lost his humor. More could follow his example. |
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| 2021-02-24 15:58:00 |
Economy |
Powell Pledges to Maintain Fed’s Easy-Money Policies Until Economy Recovers |
Fed chairman says more progress is needed toward employment, inflation goals |
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| 2021-02-24 15:53:00 |
Opinion |
There’s No Magic in How SDRs Help the Poor |
A new SRD allocation would provide liquidity to many emerging and developing countries that today have severely limited access to external financing. |
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| 2021-02-24 15:53:00 |
Opinion |
H.R.1 Isn’t at All an Unconstitutional Bill |
The Constitution explicitly grants Congress the power “at any time” to “make or alter” the regulation of the “time, place and manner” of federal elections. |
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| 2021-02-24 15:52:00 |
Opinion |
Finally, Common Sense About Service Dogs |
No longer will my guide dog, who lies quietly at my feet throughout an entire flight, be disturbed by an emotional-support dog barking at her. |
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| 2021-02-24 15:44:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Credit Patricia Highsmith for Movie Psychopaths |
The novelist known for ‘Strangers on a Train’ and ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ inspired a new kind of movie villain in the 1950s who still stalks us today, in the centenary year of her birth. |
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| 2021-02-24 15:36:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: Four Golden Globe Nominees Recommend Their Favorite Golden Globe Nominees |
Actors and directors on the movies and TV shows that they’ve loved in the last year |
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| 2021-02-24 15:27:00 |
Art Review |
‘But Still, It Turns: Recent Photography From the World’ Review: Capturing Quotidian America |
Though focusing on ordinary people and landscapes, the new show at the International Center of Photography manages to make the humdrum compelling. |
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| 2021-02-24 15:11:00 |
Business |
Icon to Buy Clinical-Trial Rival PRA in $12 Billion Deal |
Tie-up would expand role of technology in clinical trials and drug development |
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| 2021-02-24 14:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Wine Can Be Fun—Seriously |
Oenophilia is often undertaken with the utmost reverence. So our wine columnist went looking for levity—and bottles that bring joy in more ways than one |
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| 2021-02-24 14:48:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Executive Convicted in U.K. Bribery Case Against Unaoil Group After Retrial |
Paul Bond, a former SBM Offshore sales manager, has been found guilty of conspiring to bribe public officials in Iraq |
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| 2021-02-24 14:39:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Judge Extends Ruling Blocking Biden’s 100-Day Pause on Deportations |
State challenged the administration’s move; preliminary injunction blocks policy indefinitely |
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| 2021-02-24 14:06:00 |
Politics |
Biden Economic Aide Sees Steady Recovery as Covid-19 Vaccinations Progress |
Jared Bernstein defends Biden relief plan and says stimulus payments will give households a cash cushion |
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| 2021-02-24 13:58:00 |
Business |
McKinsey Partners Vote Out Leader in Wake of Opioid Settlement, Other Crises |
Kevin Sneader’s single three-year term will end; partners to elect new head in March |
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| 2021-02-24 13:24:00 |
Politics |
CIA Nominee Burns Promises Spying Focus on China, Seeing ‘Adversarial, Predatory’ Regime |
Veteran diplomat pledges to deliver bad news to policy makers, after senators note tumult of Trump years |
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| 2021-02-24 13:14:00 |
Business |
Three Found Guilty in Helping Carlos Ghosn Escape to Turkey |
An Istanbul judge handed down fines and suspended prison sentences to two pilots and an airline manager for aiding the former Nissan chairman |
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| 2021-02-24 13:10:00 |
Business |
Volvo, Geely Back Away From Merger |
Independence from Geely puts Volvo IPO back on table |
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| 2021-02-24 13:03:00 |
Markets |
Saudi Arabia Borrows at Negative Rates for First Time as Oil Recovers |
The kingdom sold euro-denominated three- and nine-year bonds, raising $1.8 billion |
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| 2021-02-24 13:00:00 |
World |
Countries Seek New Fix for Dormant International Trade Court |
World Trade Organization moves to revive a system for resolving trade disputes that has been a point of friction between U.S. and other nations |
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| 2021-02-24 12:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mandarin, Fennel and Almond Salad |
Light, bright, vegan and very satisfying, this combination of citrus, fennel and salty almonds has a creamy almond-milk dressing you'll want to drizzle on everything |
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| 2021-02-24 12:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
This 15-Minute Salad Is a Winter Wonder |
Light, bright, vegan and very satisfying, this combination of citrus, fennel and salty almonds has a creamy almond-milk dressing you'll want to drizzle on everything |
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| 2021-02-24 12:23:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Spend $1 Billion on News Content Over Three Years |
Pledge comes as tech giants face world-wide government scrutiny over paying news publishers |
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| 2021-02-24 12:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tiger Woods’s Car Accident: What We Know About the Crash and Injuries |
The 45-year-old golf star suffered significant leg injuries after a crash near Los Angeles |
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| 2021-02-24 12:09:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Is Awash in Natural Gas. It Didn’t Help in the Storm |
State, industry officials show little appetite to harden natural-gas systems after a winter freeze left millions without power and heat |
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| 2021-02-24 12:09:00 |
Markets |
Home Depot and Lowe’s Shouldn’t Fear Pandemic’s End |
Investors seem overly jittery about Lowe’s and Home Depot’s ability to outperform 2020 |
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| 2021-02-24 12:06:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Excerpts from “Too Small Tola” by Atinuke, Illustrated by Onyinye Iwu |
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| 2021-02-24 12:05:00 |
CMO Today |
TPG-Backed Fandom Buys Gaming E-Commerce Platform |
Entertainment company seeks direct sales to consumers and better appeal to marketers |
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| 2021-02-24 12:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Tech Firms Train Voice Assistants to Understand Atypical Speech |
Voice assistants like Alexa and Siri often can’t understand people with dysarthria or a stutter; their creators say that may change |
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| 2021-02-24 11:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why the North Face’s ’90s Nuptse Jacket Is Selling Out—and Three Puffers to Buy Instead |
A brief history of the accessibly priced Nuptse—a nostalgic icon adored by celebs like Bella Hadid—and three equally toasty modern-day options |
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| 2021-02-24 11:07:00 |
Business |
Court Clears Path for California’s Net-Neutrality Law |
Federal judge’s decision allows largest state’s law protecting open internet principles to go into effect |
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| 2021-02-24 11:06:00 |
Markets |
Square Bets on Bitcoin to Shape Its Future |
To grow into its valuation, company will need to convert users’ digital-currency dalliance into long-term relationships |
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| 2021-02-24 10:12:00 |
Markets |
Puerto Rico Bonds, MBIA Stock Jump on Restructuring Settlement |
Yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bond hits pre-pandemic level |
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| 2021-02-24 10:04:00 |
Business |
When Is Roblox Going Public, and How Is a Direct Listing Different From an IPO? |
Videogame provider will soon join ranks of closely held companies bypassing traditional route of an initial public offering |
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| 2021-02-24 09:40:00 |
Real Estate |
10 Crucial Home and Garden Design Books for Beginners |
Having spent decades in the decorating and gardening worlds, our columnist shares the contents of her career-building library |
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| 2021-02-24 09:31:00 |
Markets |
Lysol Maker’s Shine Will Fade, Not Disappear |
Even if the recent clamor for cleaning products abates, Reckitt Benckiser’s long-term prospects have improved since the onset of the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-24 09:27:00 |
World |
French Actor Gérard Depardieu Faces Rape Charges |
An actress in her 20s alleges the 72-year-old raped and sexually assaulted her on two occasions in 2018, according to a judicial official |
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| 2021-02-24 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Clearinghouse Urges Faster Trade Settlement Amid GameStop Scrutiny |
DTCC calls for speeding up the time it takes to settle securities trades to one day from two |
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| 2021-02-24 09:00:00 |
Books |
Best of the February Bookshelf: Our Reviewers’ Picks |
‘No One Is Talking About This,’ ‘Think Again,’ ‘Dostoevsky in Love’—and more of the best reads from this month. |
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| 2021-02-24 08:57:00 |
Politics |
Senate Committees Postpone Votes on Biden OMB Nominee Neera Tanden |
Homeland Security Committee and Budget Committee were scheduled to vote Wednesday |
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| 2021-02-24 08:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can Home Covid Tests Solve Your Travel Woes? |
Several states and countries require visitors to show a negative Covid-19 test or face a quarantine. Do-it-yourself kits are the easiest solution, but just make sure you’re using the right kind. |
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| 2021-02-24 08:44:00 |
Markets |
Nothing Lucid About a $57 Billion Valuation for an Electric-Vehicle Startup |
Lucid Motors has a better claim than most to be the next Tesla, but Reddit-reading investors in the company taking it public are looking too far into an uncertain future |
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| 2021-02-24 08:19:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ Minimum-Wage Push Hinges on Senate Ruling |
Parliamentarian is set to weigh in on which components of Covid-aid package can be advanced with just 51 votes |
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| 2021-02-24 08:02:00 |
World |
India Offers $1 Billion in Perks to Entice Computer Makers From China |
Program to offer firms that expand local production of laptops, tablets and more cash of up to 4% of the value of their sales |
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| 2021-02-24 08:02:00 |
Business |
Foxconn to Build Cars for Electric-Vehicle Startup Fisker |
Companies to produce more than 250,000 vehicles a year under deal |
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| 2021-02-24 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Echo Show 10 Review: Alexa Has Got Its Eye on You |
Amazon’s newest voice-controlled device is a fantastic speaker with a useful, but somewhat creepy, screen |
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| 2021-02-24 07:51:00 |
World |
Syrian Ex-Officer Is Convicted in First Trial of Assad Regime Torture |
German court verdict could help pave the way for other convictions of Syrian officials around the world |
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| 2021-02-24 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Potential IBM Watson Health Sale Puts Focus on Data Challenges |
Massive data sets are needed for AI to help in healthcare decisions, but it can be difficult to compile comprehensive medical history and treatment outcome information |
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| 2021-02-24 07:03:00 |
Pro PE Exits |
EQT Stands to Quadruple Its Money Through $1 Billion Innovyze Sale |
EQT formed the water infrastructure software provider in 2017 through corporate carve-outs |
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| 2021-02-24 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Rising Rates Damp Mortgage Applications Ahead of Spring Selling Season |
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 2.81% last week, its highest level since November |
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| 2021-02-24 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Salesforce Stuck in the Penalty Box |
Concerns about Slack acquisition have weighed on the stock ahead of year-end results |
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| 2021-02-24 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Meet the Senate Parliamentarian, Key Figure in Minimum-Wage Debate |
Elizabeth MacDonough advises lawmakers on which provisions qualify under legislative procedure used for Biden’s Covid-19 relief package |
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| 2021-02-24 07:00:00 |
Business |
Coke, Whirlpool Keep Tax Court Losses Off the Books |
After losing to the IRS, some companies delay recording the costs, confident they will eventually prevail |
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| 2021-02-24 06:32:00 |
Markets |
Snap Drops a Bombshell Filter |
Company says it reaches more than 70% of 13 to 24-year-olds in countries that generate more than half of the world’s digital ad spend |
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| 2021-02-24 06:03:00 |
Markets |
Why Higher Rates Are Hammering Big Tech |
Technology companies that prospered over the course of the pandemic have less appeal as the economy recovers |
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| 2021-02-24 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Warehouse Robotics Provider Berkshire Grey to Go Public Through SPAC Deal |
The agreement comes as ‘exploding’ e-commerce demand drives investor interest in supply-chain automation |
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| 2021-02-24 05:37:00 |
Tech |
Bill to Make Facebook, Google Pay for News Clears Last Major Hurdle in Australia |
Proposed law prompted Facebook to block news for several days before government agreed to small changes |
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| 2021-02-24 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Texas Electric Bills Were $28 Billion Higher Under Deregulation |
Competition in the electricity-supply business promised reliable power at a more affordable cost |
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| 2021-02-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Tax Hikes for High Earners Are on the Table in Some States |
Governors in New York, Minnesota and elsewhere urge higher income and capital-gains taxes to fortify pandemic-weakened budgets |
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| 2021-02-24 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
FDA to Release Review of J&J’s Single-Dose Vaccine |
Disclosure of the detailed analysis is the next step toward potential authorization of the shot |
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| 2021-02-24 05:30:00 |
Business |
A Clash Over Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers in Covid-19 Pandemic |
Supermarket chains say they will raise prices, reduce services or close stores to offset higher wages required by some cities |
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| 2021-02-24 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
New Whistleblower Protection Laws Broaden OSHA’s Investigative Reach |
The agency will investigate retaliation complaints related to antitrust and anti-money-laundering cases |
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| 2021-02-24 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Left-Leaning Activists Want Fed Chief Powell Replaced |
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| 2021-02-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Shopping Makes Card Fees a Bigger Burden for Merchants |
Swipe fees are often higher on online orders; Visa, Mastercard plan to raise them for some purchases |
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| 2021-02-24 05:11:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Fresh Powell Testimony |
A day after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments soothed markets, US. stock futures are little changed |
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| 2021-02-24 05:00:00 |
U.S. |
Biden to Address Chip Shortages, Supply-Chain Problems With Executive Action |
The president plans to sign an executive order following a meeting on the issues with a bipartisan group of lawmakers |
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| 2021-02-24 04:20:00 |
Markets |
How Military Leadership Hollows Out an Economy |
Myanmar’s coup highlights the awkward dynamics for foreign businesses involved in countries where the armed forces have their own business interests |
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| 2021-02-24 03:28:00 |
World |
First Free Covid Vaccines From WHO-Backed Covax Arrive in Ghana |
Program aims to immunize 20% of populations in developing countries |
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| 2021-02-24 02:53:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong Stock Market’s Record Year Slams Into a Big Tax Increase |
Hong Kong stock-exchange operator posts record annual profit, but shares fall after government unveils plan to raise taxes on share trading |
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| 2021-02-23 23:34:00 |
Business |
FAA Orders New Inspections of Boeing 777 Jets With Pratt & Whitney Engines |
United Airlines has said cargo shipments next month would be impacted after it voluntarily grounded the jets |
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| 2021-02-23 22:31:00 |
World |
Gang Warfare in Ecuador’s Prisons Kills Dozens |
Tuesday’s confrontations underscore rise in violence in underfunded prisons |
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| 2021-02-23 21:21:00 |
Tech |
Why Facebook and Google Are Fighting Publishers Over Paying for News |
A showdown in Australia is being watched as a test case for the rest of the world |
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| 2021-02-23 20:44:00 |
CFO Journal |
GameStop CFO Resigns Weeks After Reddit-Fueled Stock-Market Frenzy |
The videogame retailer didn’t provide a reason for Jim Bell’s exit |
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| 2021-02-23 20:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Meets Virtually With Canada’s Trudeau on Climate Change, Covid-19, Economic Recovery |
Meeting marked Biden’s first one-on-one encounter as U.S. president with another world leader |
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| 2021-02-23 20:07:00 |
Tech |
Facebook’s Tussle With Australia Over News Is Just the Beginning |
Other nations have expressed frustration with Facebook’s tradition of not paying for news posted to its platform |
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| 2021-02-23 19:58:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Experts’ Cited by the New Censors |
A leftist professor helps Democrats attack non-leftist media. |
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| 2021-02-23 19:51:00 |
World |
Mexican Lawmakers Pass Bill to Favor State Power Utility |
The bill cancels key parts of the 2013 energy overhaul giving private and foreign investors a greater role in the electricity sector |
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| 2021-02-23 19:14:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Suspends Ex-KPMG Auditors for Improper Professional Conduct |
The claims stem from audit opinions of financial statements for the now-defunct College of New Rochelle |
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| 2021-02-23 19:13:00 |
U.S. |
New York Tax Commissioner Rejects Proposal for Stock-Transfer Levy |
Official warns that reinstating the state’s stock-transfer tax could prompt migration of trading activity |
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| 2021-02-23 19:04:00 |
Opinion |
More Green Blackouts Ahead |
Biden’s regulators are ignoring the electrical grid’s vulnerability. |
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| 2021-02-23 19:03:00 |
Opinion |
No Speech Coddling in Chicago |
A new journal from students who refuse to be cancelled. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Energy Policy After the Texas Blackouts |
Students discuss whether aggressive climate goals square with reality. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:47:00 |
U.S. |
Officers Involved in Daniel Prude’s Death Not Charged |
New York’s attorney general investigated the Black man’s death after Rochester police restrained him with a mesh hood |
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| 2021-02-23 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Connecticut’s Covid Vaccine Lesson |
Gov. Lamont makes a smart decision to base eligibility on age. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:40:00 |
Business |
Boeing 777’s Midair Malfunction Puts Focus on Engine Cover |
Investigators are trying to understand interplay between broken fan blades and engine cowling, which was ripped away |
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| 2021-02-23 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Muppets |
‘This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.’ |
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| 2021-02-23 18:35:00 |
Books |
‘Every Human Intention’ Review: Life After the Quake |
Stories of decline, reform and survival in a post-Fukushima Japan already hobbled by economic stagnation and an aging society. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Equality Act Makes Women Unequal |
H.R. 5 erases ‘sex’ as a legal category, with dire consequences. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:33:00 |
Politics |
Georgia’s Perdue Opts Not to Run for Senate in 2022 |
The ex-senator had said he might seek the Republican nomination |
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| 2021-02-23 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
‘America Is Back,’ but Europe Has Moved |
Macron and Merkel respond coolly to Biden, and public opinion backs them. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Google and Facebook on the Barbie |
Why an antitrust exemption for news outlets is better than Australia’s scheme. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
‘White Nationalism’ Isn’t American Minorities’ Biggest Problem |
Racial paranoia and taboos feed crime against Asians and black distrust of Covid-19 vaccinations. |
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| 2021-02-23 18:11:00 |
CFO Journal |
GameStop CFO Resigns Weeks After Stock-Market Frenzy |
The videogame retailer didn’t provide a reason for Jim Bell’s exit |
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| 2021-02-23 18:02:00 |
Business |
Top Amazon Executive Jeff Blackburn to Leave Company After Sabbatical |
Departure comes as CEO Jeff Bezos to become chairman, other leadership changes |
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| 2021-02-23 17:58:00 |
World |
Arturo Di Modica Hoped His Bull Would Soothe Investors |
Italian sculptor, who has died at age 80, surreptitiously installed a bronze statue in New York in 1989 |
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| 2021-02-23 17:46:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Police Mobilize Against Rise in Hate Crimes Targeting Asians |
NYPD officers are increasing patrols and investigations, as hate crimes against Asian-Americans have risen sharply during the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-23 17:27:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.K.’s Financial Crimes Agency Wants Companies to Invest in Compliance |
Two cases with diverging outcomes illustrate the value of a strong compliance program, the director of the Serious Fraud Office says |
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| 2021-02-23 17:13:00 |
Business |
Biggest Gains in Social Responsibility in the Management Top 250 |
DexCom, Regency Centers and Maxim Integrated Products head the list |
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| 2021-02-23 17:12:00 |
Business |
Texas Power Grid Board Members Resign Following Freeze |
The chair, other members of Ercot board had faced criticism for not residing in Texas |
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| 2021-02-23 16:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tiger Woods Hospitalized with Multiple Leg Injuries in Rollover Car Accident |
The golf legend was extricated from the wreck with the ‘jaws of life’ by firefighters and paramedic after the accident in the Los Angeles area |
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| 2021-02-23 16:48:00 |
Politics |
White House to Meet With Lawmakers About Chip Shortage |
President Biden has made supply chain problems a priority and an executive order is imminent |
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| 2021-02-23 16:44:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Success Won’t Eliminate Virus Risk, U.K. Concludes |
The disease will continue to take a heavy toll even if the shots work, government advisers project |
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| 2021-02-23 16:37:00 |
U.S. |
New Jersey Governor Releases $44.8 Billion Budget Plan With No Tax Increases |
Blow from Covid-19 pandemic to state’s fiscal health is smaller than feared |
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| 2021-02-23 16:26:00 |
Music Review |
‘Whisper of a Shadow, Opus 1: Musical Conversations with Louis Moreau Gottschalk’ by Yohan Giaume Review: Bridging Centuries and Continents |
The French trumpeter and ethnomusicologist reworks the 19th-century American composer’s pieces in a collaboration with more than 22 players from around the world. |
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| 2021-02-23 16:20:00 |
Television Review |
‘Punky Brewster’ Review: The ’80s Foster Kid Is Now a Mom |
Soleil Moon Frye reprises her role in a reboot of the boundary-breaking sitcom. |
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| 2021-02-23 16:17:00 |
Opinion |
Lack of Accountability and Mediocrity Are Partners |
There is continuing pressure to reduce or eliminate accountability throughout our society. |
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| 2021-02-23 16:12:00 |
World |
Petrobras Weighs CEO Change as Brazilian President Turns Up Pressure |
Move by Jair Bolsonaro to place army general atop oil giant seen as meddling in state firm |
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| 2021-02-23 15:54:00 |
U.S. |
Full Death Toll From Texas Storm Could Take Months to Determine |
Officials are still counting fatalities from hypothermia, carbon monoxide, other factors as some experts warn accurate total might never be known |
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| 2021-02-23 15:51:00 |
Economy |
Jerome Powell Sees Easy-Money Policies Staying in Place |
Fed likely to hold interest rates near zero and continue asset purchases for some time, chairman says |
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| 2021-02-23 15:50:00 |
Politics |
Minimum-Wage Proposal in Covid-19 Aid Plan Divides Senate Democrats |
Lawmaker concerns over the $15 rate and pay for tipped workers could force changes to the $1.9 trillion relief package |
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| 2021-02-23 15:47:00 |
Opinion |
Multiple Power Sources Fail and Texas Freezes |
Here in Michigan, we have more than a thousand wind turbines that operate without failures in far more severe winter weather than Texas has ever seen. |
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| 2021-02-23 15:41:00 |
Politics |
Biden Nominee Tanden Hits Rough Patch as Becerra, Haaland Face GOP Questions |
Senate confirms president’s nominees for agriculture secretary and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations |
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| 2021-02-23 15:39:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Many Policies Often Seem to Conflict |
Walter Russell Mead is correct in his assessment of President Biden’s early policy instincts being a return to Obama objectives and strategies. Unfortunately the Obama path rarely achieved the stated results. |
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| 2021-02-23 15:08:00 |
Television Review |
‘Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan’ Review: Feuding Lords and Their Fighters |
In Netflix’s six-part documentary, historian interviews and bloody re-enactments tell the story of the country’s civil war. |
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| 2021-02-23 14:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Sweatpants Are Not Peak Comfort—Fleece Trousers Are |
Men whose style skews casual are zeroing in on the coziest things around: outrageously soft fleece trousers |
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| 2021-02-23 13:32:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo Faulted for Handling of Covid-19 in Nursing Homes by Most New Yorkers, Poll Shows |
The Marist poll comes amid criticism of how the state delayed a fuller accounting of deaths at long-term-care facilities |
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| 2021-02-23 13:32:00 |
Markets |
Overthinking Cruise Stocks Could End the Carnival |
Cruise line shares are trading up on reopening hopes alone |
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| 2021-02-23 13:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pandemic Loneliness Is Hitting Young Adults Especially Hard |
New research shows rampant loneliness among Americans, with young adults and mothers among the most vulnerable. Here are ways to help. |
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| 2021-02-23 12:55:00 |
Markets |
Investment Firm Halts Redemptions on $1.8 Billion Fund |
Infinity Q Capital Management bans its chief investment officer from trading after discovering issues valuing the fund’s holdings |
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| 2021-02-23 12:54:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Stimulus Bill Is a $1.9 Trillion Clunker |
Senate Republicans are eager to get aid where it’s needed, reopen schools and encourage work. |
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| 2021-02-23 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Reckless Labs Put the World at Risk |
Beijing is obsessed with viruses, but not biosafety. We are paying a high price for its lapses. |
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| 2021-02-23 12:34:00 |
Markets |
Macy’s: Always on Sale |
It is tough to be optimistic about department stores generally—and Macy’s especially |
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| 2021-02-23 12:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Will Travel to Houston on Friday Amid Crisis in Texas |
The president will meet with state and local officials and visit a coronavirus health center during the trip, the White House said |
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| 2021-02-23 12:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Black News Channel Looks to Shake Up Cable-TV News Landscape |
Up-and-coming network broadens reach and revamps show lineup, signing high-profile commentators Charles Blow and Marc Lamont Hill |
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| 2021-02-23 11:48:00 |
World |
Georgian Police Detain Opposition Leader as Worries Over Democracy Mount |
Head of biggest opposition party, Nika Melia, was detained on charges he said are political |
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| 2021-02-23 11:46:00 |
Markets |
Selloff in Tesla, Tech Stocks Eases After Fed Signals Steady Course |
Nasdaq was down modestly but on track to extend losing streak to six sessions |
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| 2021-02-23 11:44:00 |
Opinion |
Covid ‘Relief’ Through 2028 |
Schools are getting billions they can spend over nearly a decade. |
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| 2021-02-23 11:25:00 |
World |
Israel Grapples With Massive Oil Spill, Forcing Beaches Shut |
Cleanup effort could take months, if not years, authorities say |
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| 2021-02-23 10:59:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Grapples With Crushing Power Bills After Freeze |
Prices skyrocketed during the blackouts, resulting in billions of dollars in extra bills that Texas consumers, cities and businesses must somehow pay |
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| 2021-02-23 10:58:00 |
World |
Iran Limits Access to Nuclear Sites but Open to Talks With U.S. |
European proposal would bring Iranian officials together with American negotiators for the first time since the U.S. withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018 |
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| 2021-02-23 10:57:00 |
Politics |
Stimulus Package: What’s in Joe Biden’s ‘American Rescue Plan’? |
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion relief package includes stimulus payments, jobless benefits, vaccine funding and more |
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| 2021-02-23 10:54:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin and Ether Prices Tumble After Hitting Record Highs |
Cryptocurrency prices fall sharply as enthusiasm for risky assets pauses |
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| 2021-02-23 10:43:00 |
Markets |
HSBC Takes the Slow Boat to China |
A much-anticipated strategic update continues the bank’s frustratingly slow pivot toward Asia, only with lower shareholder returns |
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| 2021-02-23 10:21:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency Firms Bitfinex, Tether Settle New York Attorney General’s Probe |
Attorney general says the companies ‘unlawfully covered up’ financial losses |
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| 2021-02-23 10:13:00 |
Politics |
A Viral Video Adds Urgency to Military Sexual Assault, Harassment |
Defense chief says woman’s complaint is ‘disturbing,’ wants answers about her case as well as others |
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| 2021-02-23 10:04:00 |
World |
North Korean Defector’s DMZ Crossing Raises Questions About Border Security |
Man swam across the border, went through a drainage conduit and appeared on South Korean military cameras eight times before being detected |
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| 2021-02-23 09:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
In the Pandemic, Close Friends Relied on Their ‘Chosen Families’ |
When people needed a lifeline, many turned to their ‘chosen family,’ the close friends who offer support, sustenance and understanding. As one man puts it, ‘They’re the ones that I’ve had to lean on so hard for the last year.’ |
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| 2021-02-23 09:12:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Accelerated in December |
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 10-city index rose 9.8% over year ended in December, 20-city index up 10.1% |
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| 2021-02-23 09:00:00 |
World |
China Faces European Obstacles as Some Countries Heed U.S. Pressure |
Concerns over Chinese geopolitical aggression prompt smaller European countries to block Chinese companies from public bids |
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| 2021-02-23 09:00:00 |
Finance |
Morgan Stanley Courts Startup Employees With Stock-Plan Deal |
The bank said it struck a deal with Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini to take over the stock plans it manages for thousands of clients |
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| 2021-02-23 08:51:00 |
Business |
Marriott Names Tony Capuano as New CEO |
The 25-year veteran takes over after Chief Executive Arne Sorenson died last week |
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| 2021-02-23 08:40:00 |
Economy |
Yellen’s Deputy-to-Be Shares Her Vision of Broad-Based Prosperity |
Obama administration alum Adewale Adeyemo would be first Black person to be Treasury Department’s No. 2 official |
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| 2021-02-23 08:28:00 |
Politics |
Senate Panel Probes SolarWinds Hack to Learn ‘How Big, How Broad’ Hit Was |
Software vendor’s CEO, other tech executives to testify about breach that involved a tool used widely in the government and private sector |
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| 2021-02-23 08:04:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Puerto Rico Rides Muni-Bond Rally to Bankruptcy Deal |
Creditors owed roughly $11.7 billion agreed to settle with Puerto Rico, expecting that its court-supervised bankruptcy is nearing an end |
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| 2021-02-23 08:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Simone Biles Hasn’t Competed in More Than a Year. She’s Not Alone. |
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed everything about training for an Olympics. Many top athletes have struggled to train properly, much less compete. |
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| 2021-02-23 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Hot Housing Market Fuels Takeover Battle for CoreLogic |
CoStar plans to use data firm to challenge Zillow if it wins |
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| 2021-02-23 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Atlantic City Housing Market Heats Up as Investors Look Beyond Casinos |
Home prices rose 30% in the fourth quarter, making the New Jersey city one of the country’s biggest gainers |
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| 2021-02-23 07:57:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Palantir, Bitcoin: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
S&P 500 futures are falling, pointing to a sixth day of declines for the broad-market index |
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| 2021-02-23 07:46:00 |
Politics |
Top Security Officials to Testify on Failure to Blunt Capitol Attack |
The former U.S. Capitol Police chief and Washington’s acting police chief are among those facing questions in a congressional hearing about what went wrong |
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| 2021-02-23 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
Private Equity May Face Return of Attention-Getting SEC Fines Under Gensler |
Chairman-Designate Gary Gensler is expected to be tougher on investment firms |
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| 2021-02-23 07:00:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash Investors Should Relish Their Feast |
Coming fourth-quarter results may mark the peak of investor appetite |
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| 2021-02-23 07:00:00 |
Business |
To Make More Covid-19 Vaccines, Rival Drugmakers Team Up |
Sanofi and Novartis are among the big pharmaceutical companies that have agreed to help make a competitor’s shots |
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| 2021-02-23 06:52:00 |
Business |
Home Depot Posts Strong Sales Growth as Pandemic Continues to Fuel Demand |
The company, however, says the trend could flatten this year |
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| 2021-02-23 06:22:00 |
Markets |
China’s Robinhoods are Doing Just Fine, Thanks |
The GameStop frenzy created problems for U.S. online brokers, but Nasdaq-listed brokers helping Chinese people punt on U.S. stocks are doing well |
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| 2021-02-23 06:20:00 |
Markets |
For Stocks, This Bond Selloff Isn’t Like the Others |
The latest market gyrations are being driven by “real” rates rather than simply by inflation expectations. Investors may need to reassess their portfolios. |
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| 2021-02-23 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
VidMob, a Software Firm for Advertising Creative Data and Services, Raises $50 Million |
Investors in funding round include ad industry veterans, Adobe, Shutterstock and Prefix Capital |
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| 2021-02-23 06:00:00 |
Tech |
Twitter’s High Hopes for India Waver Under Government’s Heavy Hand |
Social-media company’s relationship with New Delhi gets rockier as the latter increases demands to block users |
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| 2021-02-23 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Spotify Needs to Sing Every Tune |
Music-streaming giant’s new ventures in podcasting, advertising and artist promotion have a high bar, as valuation has surged |
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| 2021-02-23 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Key Short-Term Bond Spread Hits Lowest Level in Nearly a Year |
Treasury prices rally, but traders worry about a reversal if inflation picks up |
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| 2021-02-23 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Becerra Faces Tough Confirmation Hearing to Lead HHS |
The California attorney general and longtime House member is opposed by Republicans as overly liberal, lacking in public-health experience |
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| 2021-02-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Companies Put the Best Face on Covid-19’s Financial Impact |
Potentially misleading disclosures related to the pandemic attract closer scrutiny from regulators |
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| 2021-02-23 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Hotel Sellers Use Car-Sales Model to Finance Lodging Deals |
Banks, owners offer cheap rates and sometimes require little money down to unload unprofitable hotels |
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| 2021-02-23 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Covid-19 Vaccine Scams Grow, Leveraging Confusion About How to Get the Shot |
U.S. authorities arrested three men in connection with a fake website purporting to sell doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine |
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| 2021-02-23 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Lawmakers Call for Ambassador to Represent U.S. in Cyberspace |
Bill proposing update to Cyber Diplomacy Act would create State Department office to lead cyber strategy |
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| 2021-02-23 04:53:00 |
World |
Sheikh Yamani, Mastermind of Saudi Oil Supremacy, Dies at 90 |
Gulf nation’s longest-serving oil minister was the public face of the 1973 oil embargo that triggered a global recession |
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| 2021-02-23 04:53:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Down Ahead of Powell’s Comments |
Rising bond yields, which have weighed on the stock market in recent days, have sharpened focus on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress |
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| 2021-02-23 04:32:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Reaches Deal With Australia to Restore News |
Government to make changes to legislation, including requiring more negotiation before binding arbitration kicks in |
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| 2021-02-23 03:40:00 |
Markets |
HSBC Sharpens Focus on Asia, Retreats From U.S. |
Banking giant said it would shift assets to Asia, where it makes the bulk of its profit |
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| 2021-02-22 22:31:00 |
Business |
Boeing 777 Engines Made by Pratt & Whitney Already Faced New Scrutiny |
Metal fatigue found in damaged engine of United Airlines jet involved in latest incident over the weekend |
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| 2021-02-22 21:25:00 |
U.S. |
Wife of Drug Lord El Chapo Is Arrested |
Emma Coronel was arrested for allegedly helping her husband Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán run his drug empire |
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| 2021-02-22 20:39:00 |
Business |
Lucid Motors Set to Go Public in SPAC Deal That Values Company at $24 Billion |
Electric-vehicle company plans to begin deliveries of its first car later this year |
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| 2021-02-22 19:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Remembers the More Than 500,000 Covid-19 Victims |
U.S. deaths from the virus surpassed half a million nearly a year after a world-wide pandemic was declared |
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| 2021-02-22 19:04:00 |
U.S. |
Families of Pensacola Terror Attack Victims Sue Saudi Arabia |
Complaint asks the court to find that the Gulf kingdom is liable and seeks damages |
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| 2021-02-22 18:46:00 |
U.S. |
Getting Trump Tax Returns Is Victory for Manhattan Prosecutors |
U.S. Supreme Court removed a hurdle for criminal probe when it rejected former president’s efforts to block subpoena for his financial records |
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| 2021-02-22 18:38:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
HSBC Names Interim Compliance Chief |
Kirsty Everett will fill the vacancy on an acting basis as previous compliance chief becomes head of Europe unit |
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| 2021-02-22 18:34:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Extends JFK Airport Lease to Spur Development |
The extension to 2060 is intended to help developers complete lengthy construction projects and recoup costs |
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| 2021-02-22 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Questions for Chairman Powell |
What does he make of the surge in asset prices and bond yields? |
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| 2021-02-22 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Tech Censorship Is Accelerating |
Amazon bans a book as Democrats demand a wider media crackdown. |
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| 2021-02-22 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Court Won’t End Election Anarchy |
The Justices demur on a case over Pennsylvania’s 10,000 late ballots. |
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| 2021-02-22 18:18:00 |
U.S. |
New Jersey Governor to Propose Full Pension Payment for First Time Since 1996 |
Some states’ tax revenues, finances are better than officials had projected when Covid-19 pandemic first hit |
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| 2021-02-22 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
How American Free Trade Can Outdo China |
The Trump years left the U.S. ceding ground for its exports. Biden can regain it, with the help of allies. |
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| 2021-02-22 18:14:00 |
Books |
‘Fans’ Review: Fanfare for the Fanatic |
The link between sports fandom and physical and mental health is well documented. But the greatest benefit is an appreciation for fair play. |
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| 2021-02-22 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
The 12th Amendment’s Dangerous Defect |
What if it had been up to Congress to choose the president Jan. 6? |
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| 2021-02-22 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
The Woke ‘Model Minority’ Myth |
For progressives, Asian-American achievement is an embarrassment. |
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| 2021-02-22 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
The Polar Bear Paradox |
As climate moves to the center of the world stage, activists will lose influence over policy. |
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| 2021-02-22 17:43:00 |
Business |
WeWork Co-Founder Adam Neumann Nears Settlement With SoftBank |
SoftBank could spend roughly $1.5 billion to buy the shares of early WeWork investors and employees |
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| 2021-02-22 17:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Seattle Mariners CEO Resigns After ‘Inappropriate’ Comments |
At a Rotary Club breakfast, Kevin Mather disparaged foreign players for their English skills, alienated the team’s top prospects and insulted the club’s veteran leader |
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| 2021-02-22 17:11:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Relief Bill Moves Closer to House Vote |
House Budget Committee approves $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package |
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| 2021-02-22 17:09:00 |
Music Review |
‘Way Down in the Rust Bucket’ by Neil Young and Crazy Horse and ‘That’s Life’ by Willie Nelson Reviews: Mining the Good Old Days |
Neil Young issues an unreleased concert album recorded in 1990; Willie Nelson offers another collection of standards made famous by Frank Sinatra. |
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| 2021-02-22 17:02:00 |
Markets |
Conflict at Petrobras Hits Bond Prices |
Bonds prices fell after Brazilian president nominated a new CEO for the oil major |
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| 2021-02-22 16:59:00 |
U.S. |
Why Trump’s Tax Returns Might Be Important to New York Prosecutors |
The Manhattan district attorney will soon see the former president’s financial records as part of a fraud investigation |
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| 2021-02-22 16:48:00 |
U.S. |
IRS Extends April 15 Tax Filing Deadline for Texas Residents, Businesses |
Agency cites disaster in extending deadline to June 15 |
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| 2021-02-22 16:32:00 |
Opinion |
Another Cuomo Cover-Up? |
New York’s governor did to the disabled the same thing he did to the elderly. |
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| 2021-02-22 16:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Covid-19 |
A new study shows an anti-inflammatory drug can help treat certain severe symptoms of Covid-19, and adds a tool for helping the sickest patients |
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| 2021-02-22 16:19:00 |
Business |
FDA Looks to Quickly Authorize Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots as New Variants Emerge |
Safety agency issues new guidance for manufacturers following criticism over the pace of vaccine clearances |
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| 2021-02-22 16:06:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccinations Cut Hospitalizations and Deaths, U.K. Finds |
One shot of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine reduced cases among elderly and healthcare workers, according to data from rollout |
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| 2021-02-22 15:59:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Steak ’N Shake Avoids Bankruptcy, Then Sues Top Lender Fortress |
The milkshake-and-burger chain accuses Fortress of using confidential information to try to take over the company |
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| 2021-02-22 15:50:00 |
Business |
Spotify to Expand Its Global Footprint, Entering 85 New Markets |
Streaming service will be available to more than one billion people in 36 additional languages |
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| 2021-02-22 15:29:00 |
Opinion |
Poorly Targeted Covid-19 Bill Is Not Skimpy |
I might have agreed with Prof. Blinder if the problem today was one of inadequate aggregate demand, but that is not the situation. |
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| 2021-02-22 15:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ropa Vieja |
Leftover cocido meats and chickpeas meld marvelously in this soupy, garlicky day-after dish |
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| 2021-02-22 15:27:00 |
Opinion |
EVs Are a High Priority for Climate Progress |
The transportation sector currently represents more than 28% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. |
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| 2021-02-22 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
Preparing Now for the Next Great Pandemic |
We know that over 62% of human emerging diseases derive from zoonoses. |
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| 2021-02-22 15:24:00 |
World |
Petrobras Shares Drop in Wake of Bolsonaro’s Plan to Name New CEO |
Brazilian president’s move sparks a crisis of confidence in his administration’s commitment to free-market policies |
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| 2021-02-22 15:13:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Denies Trump Bid to Block Access to Tax, Financial Records |
Ruling ends former president’s efforts to halt probe into whether Trump Organization engaged in insurance, bank fraud |
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| 2021-02-22 14:38:00 |
Business |
Goodyear to Buy Rival Cooper Tire for $2.8 Billion |
Cash-and-stock deal would create a company with more than 50 factories |
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| 2021-02-22 14:01:00 |
Real Estate |
As Wall Street Migrates to Florida, Hedge-Funders Move to Offload Manhattan Homes |
Wealthy financiers are trying to sell their properties as the city’s luxury market begins to recover from the Covid crisis |
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| 2021-02-22 13:29:00 |
World |
Italian Ambassador Killed in Rebel Ambush in Eastern Congo |
Envoy was part of World Food Program convoy visiting school in region long terrorized by militias |
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| 2021-02-22 13:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Long Tail of ‘Kitten on the Keys’ |
Recorded 100 years ago this month, Zez Confrey’s piano piece launched a zippy musical style. |
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| 2021-02-22 13:08:00 |
Opinion |
An Open Mind Is the Key to the Post-Covid Economy |
What do you do when the facts change? If policy makers stick to their priors, they risk inflation. |
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| 2021-02-22 13:07:00 |
Opinion |
Migrants and the Threat to Women’s Rights in Europe |
The lack of frank debate feeds Islamists and the far right, who would impose illiberal solutions. |
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| 2021-02-22 12:46:00 |
World |
Exiled Rwandan Opposition Figure Killed in South Africa |
As South Africa opens police inquiry, Rwandan opposition groups say Abdallah Bamporiki was assassinated; the government doesn’t comment |
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| 2021-02-22 12:37:00 |
Markets |
No Easy Fix for Kohl’s Troubles |
Activist investors are itching for change at the department-store chain, but it is actually better run than its peers |
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| 2021-02-22 11:48:00 |
Politics |
‘It Was Joe and Bob’: Dole and Biden On Making Washington Work |
Former Sen. Dole describes why the Senate worked better when they served together |
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| 2021-02-22 11:27:00 |
Business |
Four Million Hotel, Restaurant Workers Have Lost Jobs. Here’s How They’re Reinventing Themselves. |
Faced with continuing furloughs and economic lockdowns, workers in the hospitality industry are pushed into new careers as the pandemic persists |
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| 2021-02-22 11:26:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court to Review Trump-Era Policies on Family-Planning Funding, Immigration |
Justices to take up cases even as the Biden administration reconsiders the two initiatives |
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| 2021-02-22 11:21:00 |
Tech |
Roblox Shares to Begin Trading March 10 |
Direct listing comes after videogame company delayed IPO late last year and recast financial reports in response to SEC |
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| 2021-02-22 10:35:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Shares Jump After Reddit Legend Keith Gill Doubles Down |
Mr. Gill disclosed late Friday the purchase of additional stock in the retailer |
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| 2021-02-22 10:18:00 |
Economy |
Treasury May Be Able to Facilitate Climate Stress Tests on Financial Firms |
Janet Yellen says at conference that tests likely wouldn’t impose capital requirements or limit dividend payouts |
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| 2021-02-22 10:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can You Choose Which Covid-19 Vaccine You Get? |
With vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna available in the U.S., and others on the horizon, doctors explain whether—and when—you might have a choice |
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| 2021-02-22 10:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fubu’s Founders On LL Cool J, Black Lives Matter and Marketing to Gen-Z Shoppers |
Fubu’s logo-heavy clothes were inescapable in the ’90s, driving a $350 million-a-year business. Nearly 30 years later, the brand is relaunching through licensing deals and collaborations aimed at a younger generation. |
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| 2021-02-22 09:59:00 |
Art Review |
‘Picasso. Figures’ Review: Magic, Malleable Human Forms |
At Nashville’s Frist Art Museum, approximately 75 works from the Musée National Picasso-Paris explore the artist’s varied interpretations of the body. |
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| 2021-02-22 09:28:00 |
Markets |
Boeing’s 777 Problem Is No Max |
Grounding brings more bad publicity to the battered U.S. aerospace industry, but only affects a small subset of the 777 fleet |
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| 2021-02-22 09:24:00 |
Politics |
Treasury Watchdog Warns of Government’s Use of Cellphone Data Without Warrants |
Intelligence and law-enforcement agencies may be on shaky legal ground in purchasing the data, report says |
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| 2021-02-22 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Enovix Set to Go Public Through a SPAC in Deal Valued at $1.1 Billion |
Battery maker is building a factory in Fremont, Calif., to make batteries for wearable gadgets starting this year |
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| 2021-02-22 08:50:00 |
China |
Co-Founders of Chinese Private-Equity Firm Boyu Build Singapore Base |
Firm transfers part of Hong Kong operations to Singapore office to reduce exposure to potential Chinese scrutiny, sources say |
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| 2021-02-22 08:43:00 |
Politics |
Republican Senator Collins Will Oppose Neera Tanden’s Nomination to Lead OMB |
Pathway for Tanden’s confirmation to head the Office of Management and Budget narrows in an evenly divided Senate |
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| 2021-02-22 08:36:00 |
World |
Europe Set to Tip Toward U.S.’s Tougher Stance on Russia, China |
EU foreign ministers plan to order sanctions over Russia’s jailing of Alexei Navalny |
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| 2021-02-22 08:32:00 |
Markets |
Boeing, Atmos, Tesla: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stock futures slipped, taking a cue from rising Treasury yields |
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| 2021-02-22 08:31:00 |
Politics |
Rise in Migrant Children Tests Biden Border Strategy |
Administration seeks to avoid new crisis as child shelters near capacity |
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| 2021-02-22 08:07:00 |
Politics |
Biden Prepares for Sweeping Recovery Package After Covid-19 Relief Bill |
The prospect of another pricey package is already raising concerns among some Republicans |
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| 2021-02-22 08:07:00 |
Business |
How Some Covid-19 Tests Can Flag a Key Variant |
A handful of tests can’t detect part of the U.K. variant’s genetic code. That’s helping health authorities track it. |
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| 2021-02-22 08:03:00 |
World |
Declining a Covid-19 Vaccine Risks Penalties in Some Countries |
Indonesia levies fines, while other governments warn of restricting access to travel and public places |
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| 2021-02-22 08:02:00 |
Election 2020 |
Dominion Sues MyPillow, CEO Mike Lindell Over Election Claims |
The voting-machine maker’s lawsuit alleges defamation, seeks more than $1.3 billion in damages |
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| 2021-02-22 07:40:00 |
Markets |
Texas Blackout Boosts Australian Bank by Up to $215 Million |
Macquarie earned a windfall when the deep freeze in Texas sent energy markets into a tailspin |
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| 2021-02-22 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Marriott Bets on the ‘Bleisure’ Lifestyle |
In a world changed by the pandemic, the hotel chain’s key to recovery may be mixing business with pleasure |
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| 2021-02-22 07:14:00 |
Markets |
The New Commodity Super Cycle Might Not Have Wheels |
Short-term imbalances between supply and demand may justify a 10-year high for copper prices, but staying there would prove more challenging |
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| 2021-02-22 07:03:00 |
Markets |
An Investor Shortcut for Net-Zero Ambitions |
How a company uses carbon emission offsets can help identify risky businesses |
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| 2021-02-22 06:55:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank’s Other Big E-Commerce Bet Is About to Pay Off |
The coming New York IPO of Korea’s fast-growing Coupang looks like another windfall for SoftBank’s Vision Fund |
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| 2021-02-22 06:55:00 |
Business |
Jay-Z and LVMH Pop the Cork in Champagne Tie-Up |
Luxury goods giant LVMH acquires 50% of Armand de Brignac as pandemic takes fizz out of Champagne sales |
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| 2021-02-22 06:35:00 |
World |
Myanmar Protests: Hundreds of Thousands Take to the Streets During Strike to Oppose Coup |
Protesters use live-streaming, messaging apps and social media to exchange plans and alert one another of danger |
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| 2021-02-22 06:14:00 |
Markets |
China’s Online-Lending Curbs to Hit Big Tech Firms and Regional Banks |
Starting in 2022, internet-lending platforms will have to fund at least 30% of every loan they make jointly with commercial lenders |
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| 2021-02-22 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Brexit Isn’t Stopping U.K. Borrowers From Finding Cheap Money in Europe |
The ECB is buying bonds issued by European subsidiaries of U.K. companies such as BP and Diageo, helping reduce their borrowing costs |
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| 2021-02-22 05:33:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Retirement Crisis Hits Black Americans Hard |
Lower incomes and homeownership rates are contributing factors |
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| 2021-02-22 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Elon Musk, Reed Hastings, Mary Barra: A Guide to Leadership From the Covid-19 Crisis |
The Wall Street Journal distilled takeaways on navigating the pandemic from profiles of business leaders |
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| 2021-02-22 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Small Businesses Struggle to Assess Whether They Are Eligible for PPP Funds |
Privately owned firms are grappling with rules around affiliation, criteria on revenue declines |
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| 2021-02-22 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Garland to Make Case for New Era at Justice Department |
Attorney general nominee plans to stress the importance of an independent DOJ at his Senate confirmation hearing on Monday |
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| 2021-02-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Historic Gains in Small Stocks Highlight Investor Exuberance |
Investors are piling into smaller companies and other cyclical stocks as booming market rally continues |
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| 2021-02-22 05:22:00 |
China |
Beijing Plans Changes to Group Selecting Hong Kong’s Leader |
Chinese lawmakers are expected to vote on a proposal to transfer seats from elected councilors to pro-Beijing figures |
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| 2021-02-22 05:16:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Drop, Pointing to Retreat in Technology Shares |
Nasdaq-100 futures fell, suggesting that major tech stocks will retreat after the opening bell and weigh on the major indexes |
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| 2021-02-22 05:00:00 |
Politics |
PPP to Offer Exclusive Covid-19 Loan Application Window for Smallest Businesses |
Changes for relief funding seek to improve access for tiny firms and minority-owned businesses |
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| 2021-02-22 04:54:00 |
Markets |
Allied Universal Set to Create Private-Security Giant With G4S Deal |
Battle to acquire G4S was all but won by a $5.3 billion bid from Warburg-Backed Allied Universal, as a rival bidder bowed out |
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| 2021-02-21 22:29:00 |
World |
Another North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea |
Ryu Hyon U is among a number of ambassador-level officials who have fled Kim Jong Un’s regime in recent years |
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| 2021-02-21 22:14:00 |
Business |
FAA Orders Immediate Inspections After United Engine Failure |
U.S. air-safety regulators said move affects only United Airlines, and follows grounding of certain Boeing 777 models by Japanese counterparts |
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| 2021-02-21 21:33:00 |
Markets |
M&T Bank Nears Deal to Buy People’s United for More Than $7 Billion |
The companies are discussing an all-stock deal that could be announced as soon as this week |
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| 2021-02-21 20:17:00 |
Deals |
Activist Investors Nominate Nine Directors to Kohl's Board |
The group controls a combined 9.5% stake in the department-store chain |
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| 2021-02-21 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Be Funny—Not Offensive—at Work |
Having a sense of humor can defuse tension and build camaraderie among co-workers. But when jokes go too far, they can alienate, anger and offend your colleagues. |
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| 2021-02-21 20:00:00 |
Deals |
Starboard SPAC Nears $3.4 Billion Deal for Data-Center Company Cyxtera |
Existing owners of Cyxtera, including private-equity firms BC Partners and Medina Capital, plan to roll their equity stakes into the combined company |
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| 2021-02-21 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo Feuds With New York Lawmakers Amid Outcry Over Nursing Homes |
Relations sour at a critical negotiating period for the state’s budget |
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| 2021-02-21 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
Why Cuomo Should Be Worried About a Federal Probe |
His administration appears to have engaged in a coverup to frustrate federal oversight. |
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| 2021-02-21 16:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Money Boom Is Already Here |
Since February 2020, the M2 supply has increased 26%—the largest one-year jump since 1943. |
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| 2021-02-21 16:57:00 |
Opinion |
‘Stimulus’ Does Little for Jobs |
Companies won’t make permanent investments in new employees based on temporary revenue. |
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| 2021-02-21 16:54:00 |
Opinion |
AMLO’s Plan to Drop Texas Gas |
Gov. Greg Abbott inadvertently gives Mexico protectionist arguments in energy. |
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| 2021-02-21 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
The Most Popular Shows You’ve Never Seen |
Even when TV was a ‘vast wasteland,’ it brought us together. |
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| 2021-02-21 16:50:00 |
Books |
‘Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher’ Review: A Heart in the Right Place |
The pioneer of head-transplant surgery believed that the soul resides in the brain and could be rescued from physically compromised bodies. |
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| 2021-02-21 15:31:00 |
Markets |
Restaurant-Software Provider Toast Prepares for IPO |
Toast taps Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase to underwrite a possible listing later this year |
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| 2021-02-21 15:00:00 |
Business |
When Covid-19 Hit, Mayo Clinic Had to Rethink Its Technology |
One example: The healthcare provider had to make close to 3,000 changes in its electronic health-records system |
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| 2021-02-21 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Fed, Jobless Claims, Consumer Spending |
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will deliver the central bank’s semiannual report on the economy and monetary policy to Congress |
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| 2021-02-21 14:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Non-Covid Spending Blowout |
Most of the $1.9 billion House bill has little to do with the virus. Here’s a breakdown. |
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| 2021-02-21 14:55:00 |
Opinion |
Why Beijing Loves Biden and Paris |
The U.S. rejoins a climate pact that gives China a free carbon ride. |
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| 2021-02-21 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Is Flawed but Don’t Shun His Voters |
As William Galston points out, the only purge which is coming to pass, albeit thus far on the state level, is that of those isolated Republicans who voted to convict. |
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| 2021-02-21 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
Big Automotive Chip Shortage Is No Surprise |
The focus on lean should have been balanced with a pragmatic view on the extreme cost of idled automotive production lines. |
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| 2021-02-21 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
Macron Fights Terror but Steps on Parents |
Emmanuel Macron is forcing through a law that effectively renders home schooling illegal for most parents. |
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| 2021-02-21 13:47:00 |
Opinion |
A Stock-Trading Dupe Is Born Every Minute |
The recent hearing on Robinhood missed the basics of how pump-and-dumps work. |
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| 2021-02-21 13:47:00 |
World |
Israel Dodges Questions Over Vaccine-for-Prisoner Swap With Syria |
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms negotiations with Russia but denies Israel supplied its own vaccines in deal to bring back an Israeli woman stuck in Syria |
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| 2021-02-21 13:46:00 |
Opinion |
WHO Said What About Wuhan? |
International investigators ignore the lab-leak theory but investigate frozen fish. |
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| 2021-02-21 13:16:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Report Allows Russian Pipeline Project to Proceed, for Now |
Lawmakers criticize Biden administration report that names no new Nord Stream 2 sanctions targets |
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| 2021-02-21 13:00:00 |
Business |
Employers Want More Diversity. They May Need to Open Offices in New Places. |
Research on race in the workplace suggests executives could close racial gaps within their ranks by being more strategic about geographic locations |
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| 2021-02-21 12:48:00 |
World |
Israel’s Speedy Vaccination Campaign Now Faces Key Test in Returning to Normal |
Officials combine incentives with threats, offering perks while warning that those who don’t get the shot will be shut out of everyday activities |
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| 2021-02-21 12:43:00 |
Politics |
Justice Pick Merrick Garland to Promise Confronting Extremist Violence |
President Biden’s nominee for U.S. attorney general faces Senate confirmation hearing Monday |
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| 2021-02-21 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is a Mid-Career M.B.A. Worth It? |
Here’s how a number of untraditional M.B.A. candidates leveraged the degree to pivot at work |
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| 2021-02-21 12:00:00 |
Business |
What’s Keeping Black Workers From Moving Up the Corporate Ladder? |
Companies have devoted a lot of attention to diversity in hiring and promotions. A new study offers clues as to why the efforts have fallen short—and what can be done to change that. |
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| 2021-02-21 11:00:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Craze Puts Holders of Retail ETF on Wild Ride |
State Street’s SPDR S&P Retail ETF shares have surged 23% this year |
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| 2021-02-21 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Bond Selloff Prompts Rethink by Stock Investors |
If yields rise more quickly and unpredictably than expected, that would be disruptive to assets like shares, many analysts say |
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| 2021-02-21 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Former Baseball Umpire Makes a Call to Become a Veterinarian |
On a visit to his father’s veterinary clinic, Chris Tiller’s childhood dreams came back as he saw his young son’s interest |
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| 2021-02-21 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Incitement Case Against Trump for Capitol Riot Would Present Challenges |
Legal experts say a prosecution could be an uphill battle |
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| 2021-02-21 08:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Novak Djokovic Is Making an All-Time Tennis Case |
An 18th major title has the Serbian star just two trophies away from rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal |
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| 2021-02-21 08:00:00 |
World |
Travel’s Covid-19 Blues Are Likely Here to Stay—‘People Will Go Out of Business’ |
The tourism industry, which hoped for a rebound from the pandemic in 2021, is bracing for a slower recovery |
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| 2021-02-21 08:00:00 |
Markets |
British Pound Reaches Strongest Level in Nearly Three Years |
Rapid vaccinations and a trade deal with the EU have made some investors bullish on sterling |
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| 2021-02-21 07:52:00 |
Business |
‘Mick the Miner’ Looks to Recharge With Battery Metals |
One of the mining industry’s most prolific dealmakers, Mick Davis has set up a new fund to invest in metals required to store power |
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| 2021-02-21 07:00:00 |
World |
Can Mass Self-Testing for Covid-19 Keep Schools Safe? |
Austria is trying a new strategy to reopen classrooms, as scientists say infections can be reduced with the right safety measures |
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| 2021-02-21 05:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open, His 18th Grand Slam Title |
The 33-year-old Serbian beat Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth title in Melbourne |
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| 2021-02-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
For Covid-19 Survivors, One Shot May Be Enough, Preliminary Studies Show |
Data may mean a second dose of the vaccine is unnecessary, potentially freeing up limited supply |
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| 2021-02-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
SPACs Face New Test: A Wave of Asia-Focused Deals |
Tycoons in the region put money into U.S. blank-check companies as major local stock exchanges haven’t allowed such listings |
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| 2021-02-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
Restaurants and Startups Try to Outrun Uber Eats and DoorDash |
Big delivery-app fees gnaw at many restaurants; entrepreneurs and eateries pitch workarounds |
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| 2021-02-21 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Inflation Depends on Where You Look for It |
If the Fed’s low interest rates fuel problems, the reason might be climbing asset prices rather than consumer prices |
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| 2021-02-20 18:57:00 |
Business |
United Flight Lands in Denver Following Engine Failure Shortly After Takeoff |
Local police say engine debris damaged property in plane’s flight path, but report no injuries |
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| 2021-02-20 18:29:00 |
Politics |
Biden Visits Bob Dole After Former GOP Senator Announces Cancer Diagnosis |
Both men unsuccessfully sought their party’s 1988 presidential nomination |
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| 2021-02-20 18:15:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Declares Texas Winter Storm a Major Disaster |
Federal grants, low-cost loans can now go to those suffering from the power and water crisis |
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| 2021-02-20 18:08:00 |
Politics |
Trump to Speak at CPAC in First Public Appearance Since Leaving Office |
Former president to talk about future of GOP, Biden’s immigration policies |
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| 2021-02-20 14:21:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Hold Virtual Meeting With Canada’s Justin Trudeau |
Leaders plan to discuss Covid-19 response efforts, climate change and economic issues |
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| 2021-02-20 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
How the ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ Tweets Changed a War in Nigeria |
A well-meaning social-media campaign to free young women kidnapped by Boko Haram galvanized rescue efforts—and may have spurred the jihadist group to expand its use of gender violence |
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| 2021-02-20 12:01:00 |
Business |
The New Disney CEO’s Covid Strategy Leans on Streaming Hits Like ‘WandaVision’ |
During the DVD boom, Bob Chapek championed movies made for at-home viewing—a useful strategy in the streaming age |
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| 2021-02-20 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Online Speech Is Now an Existential Question for Tech |
Content moderation rules used to be a question of taste. Now, they can determine a service’s prospects for survival. |
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| 2021-02-20 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s First Month of Covid-19 Response Marked by Larger Federal Role |
Efforts to keep mask rules in place have had mixed results, and many school districts are still grappling with a return to in-person instruction |
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| 2021-02-20 11:46:00 |
Business |
IBM’s Retreat From Watson Highlights Broader AI Struggles in Health |
Watson Health was billed as a ‘bet the ranch’ move by Big Blue; now the company is prepared to throw in the towel |
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| 2021-02-20 11:00:00 |
Books |
How Much of the Marvel Universe Did Stan Lee Really Create? |
A new biography examines the iconic comic-book creator’s legacy including his role in shaping characters like Iron Man and the Hulk |
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| 2021-02-20 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Big Tech Employees Opened Wallets for Biden Campaign |
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook made up biggest source of donations to Democrat among corporate employees |
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| 2021-02-20 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Grandparents Help Out During Covid: Readers Respond |
Readers describe joys and challenges. ‘I feel like I’m a far better grandfather than I was a father.’ |
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| 2021-02-20 09:00:00 |
Tech |
New Mothers Are Lonely During Coronavirus. Mom-Shaming on Social Media Is Making It Worse. |
The pandemic has exacerbated the isolation of early motherhood; some apps are trying to create a safer space for new moms |
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| 2021-02-20 09:00:00 |
World |
Teachers, Not Nurses, Get Covid-19 Vaccine Priority in Some Corners of Mexico |
In rural Campeche, some are furious the government inoculated teachers—a key voting bloc—ahead of nearly half the state’s health workers |
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| 2021-02-20 08:29:00 |
World |
Pope Francis Removes Conservative African Cardinal From Vatican Post |
Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea is often mentioned as a possible future pontiff |
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| 2021-02-20 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin’s Value Is All in the Eye of the ‘Bithodler’ |
The digital currency has skyrocketed, and yet determining its fair value is a tricky business |
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| 2021-02-20 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kamala Harris’s Jewelry Shines a Light on Designer Irene Neuwirth |
The Los Angeles jewelry designer is thriving after a year of pandemic belt-tightening and a boost from the vice president, a fan of her pearls and other pieces |
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| 2021-02-20 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk Got 4,000 SpaceX Workers to Join a Covid-19 Study. Here’s What He Learned. |
Tech billionaire joined with researchers to track infections; effort explored coronavirus immunity |
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| 2021-02-20 07:45:00 |
World |
Russian Court Upholds Prison Term for Putin Critic Navalny |
The opposition leader is due to spend around 2½ years behind bars after his appeal was denied |
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| 2021-02-20 05:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccination Delays Could Bring More Virus Variants, Impede Efforts to End Pandemic |
Scientists say high rates of viral spread in a partially immunized population could encourage mutations that make virus harder to contain |
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| 2021-02-20 05:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Naomi Osaka Wins the Australian Open, Her Fourth Grand Slam Title |
Straight-set victory over Jennifer Brady is Osaka’s second title in Melbourne |
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| 2021-02-19 21:27:00 |
World |
U.N. Report Accuses Blackwater Founder Erik Prince of Libya Weapons Ban Violations, Diplomat Says |
Mr. Prince likely to be referred to the U.N.’s Sanctions Committee, which could order a freeze on his assets or a travel ban |
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| 2021-02-19 19:02:00 |
Markets |
Reddit Legend Keith Gill Boosts Stake in GameStop |
A screenshot of his brokerage account appears to show that he bought an additional 50,000 shares of the stock |
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| 2021-02-19 18:59:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Federal Judge Urges a DOJ Probe of Prosecutorial Conduct in Sanctions Case |
Judge Alison Nathan said potential disclosure violations by prosecutors weren’t intentional, but a review might help prevent failures in the future |
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| 2021-02-19 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Immigration Opportunity |
His proposal this week is dead on arrival, but smaller bills might pass. |
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| 2021-02-19 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Inside the Mind of a Biden Regulator |
His CFPB pick wants a new agency to control politics and speech. |
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| 2021-02-19 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Two Tales of the Vaccine |
A 90-year-old walks miles for the shot, as a 34-year-old sneaks in. |
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| 2021-02-19 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Art of the Iran Concession |
The new U.S. Administration hopes giving up leverage will get Tehran to talk. |
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| 2021-02-19 18:01:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Los Angeles Times Owner Exploring Sale of Company |
Patrick Soon-Shiong seeks exit after less than three years at the helm, as losses mount |
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| 2021-02-19 17:32:00 |
Books |
‘Rough Ideas’ Review: Better vs. Greater |
To follow the pianist into his thoughts can deliver a view from ‘inside of the music.’ |
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| 2021-02-19 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
Science Needs Criticism, Not Cheerleading |
‘When we lower our standards to pretend we know what we don’t know, we diminish the work and misinform society,’ says Prof. John Staddon. |
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| 2021-02-19 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
Canada’s Covid Vaccine Failure |
Among other errors, 70% of the doses the government bought aren’t yet approved by its health officials. |
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| 2021-02-19 17:00:00 |
Opinion |
Texas-Style Blackouts Are the Future |
The grid is designed to shut down, and we’re designing it to shut down more often. |
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| 2021-02-19 16:58:00 |
Politics |
Sen. Joe Manchin Opposes Neera Tanden’s Nomination to Lead OMB |
West Virginia Democrat’s decision imperils Tanden’s chances of being confirmed by Senate |
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| 2021-02-19 16:51:00 |
U.S. |
Jersey City Places Police Department Under Civilian Leadership |
Unusual arrangement reflects changes in the roles of uniformed officers and civilians in police departments nationwide |
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| 2021-02-19 16:41:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Log Biggest Weekly Gains in Over a Month |
Investors bet the economy will gain strength in the coming months |
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| 2021-02-19 16:38:00 |
Logistics Report |
Trucking, Freight Industry Seek Faster Route to Covid-19 Vaccinations |
A push by industry groups has the supply-chain sector jockeying for a place in line with other essential workers |
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| 2021-02-19 16:35:00 |
Hedge Funds |
Hedge Fund Bridgewater Reshuffles Leadership Ranks After Bruising Year |
Changes, including creation of an investment committee, are meant to help transition world’s largest hedge fund away from founder’s day-to-day leadership |
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| 2021-02-19 16:21:00 |
Politics |
Storms Delayed Shipments of About 6 Million Vaccine Doses, White House Says |
Shots held up by three days across U.S. in severe winter weather are expected to arrive within coming week |
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| 2021-02-19 16:19:00 |
Politics |
Six More Alleged Members of Oath Keepers Militia Indicted |
Indictment charges individuals from Florida, Ohio and North Carolina for planning Jan. 6 attack on Capitol |
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| 2021-02-19 16:17:00 |
CFO Journal |
La-Z-Boy’s CFO Prepares to Become CEO Amid Surge in Furniture Buying |
Melinda Whittington wants to position the company for sustained growth after the pandemic home-improvement spree ends |
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| 2021-02-19 16:02:00 |
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New York Fed’s Williams Not Worried About Rise in Bond Yields |
Fed official says the rise reflects the prospect of a strengthening economy |
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| 2021-02-19 15:50:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Write Off Donald Trump Prematurely |
Whether he will remain a significant player politically or not, only time will tell. |
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| 2021-02-19 15:49:00 |
Opinion |
On the Very Wide Variation in Medical Costs |
Until Medicaid and Medicare pay at least the full cost of care for patients, the rates charged to private insurance companies will never make sense. |
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| 2021-02-19 15:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Vote to Acquit Trump Had Many Facets |
No country-club, genteel Republican will win national office again, only fighters like Donald Trump. |
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| 2021-02-19 15:39:00 |
U.S. |
Migrants Crowd Border Crossing as Biden Administration Begins Undoing Trump Policy |
Only a few people from Remain in Mexico program allowed into San Diego, but others lined up; ‘The news said they were going to reopen’ |
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| 2021-02-19 15:31:00 |
Opinion |
The New York Death Toll |
A new study on the impact of the Cuomo nursing-home order. |
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| 2021-02-19 15:20:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Officially Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement |
Move comes as President Biden makes tackling global warming one of four crises he aims to address |
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| 2021-02-19 14:55:00 |
U.S. |
Lawyer Convicted in College-Admissions Scandal Avoids Disbarment |
Court orders two-year suspension of Gordon Caplan’s law license but allows former co-chair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher to practice again later |
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| 2021-02-19 14:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Zoom Shirts Are Out. Zoom Fashion Is In. |
After a dispiriting year of living and working through video, women are investing in fashion and accessories that truly shine on-screen. How to make an impact from the waist up. |
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| 2021-02-19 14:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Zoom Beauty: How to Upgrade Your Skin Care |
Staring at themselves on video has made women everywhere reconsider their beauty routines. Here, an expert guide to looking (relatively) flawless on camera. |
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| 2021-02-19 14:06:00 |
Opinion |
Seeing Red and Feeling Blue: America’s Rotten National Mood |
Injury can bring a country together. But this is a compound fracture to the national psyche. |
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| 2021-02-19 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
Big Labor May Save New York From AOC’s Socialism |
Even public-sector unions favor old-style incumbent Democrats to radical insurgents like her. |
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| 2021-02-19 14:02:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Sign Federal Disaster Aid for Texas |
President plans to travel to Texas soon as state grapples with power outages and aftermath of winter weather |
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| 2021-02-19 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Artist Niki de Saint Phalle Took Joy Seriously |
The exuberant monuments of the French-American sculptor are the focus of a new exhibition at MoMA PS1. |
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| 2021-02-19 13:53:00 |
World |
Biden Defends Democracy at Summits With European Allies, Seeing China as ‘Stiff’ Competition |
‘We must demonstrate that democracies can still deliver for our people,’ president says |
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| 2021-02-19 13:14:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Probe Actions of Dozens of Officers |
Senate committees plan hearing next week with security officials |
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| 2021-02-19 13:11:00 |
Masterpiece |
Respite on the River |
Thomas Eakins’s 1871 painting ‘Max Schmitt in a Single Scull’ depicts a rower’s momentary ease. |
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| 2021-02-19 12:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Serious Are Biden and the Democrats About Fighting Climate Change? |
To make real progress on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, President Biden and Congress will need to break with environmentalist dogmas. |
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| 2021-02-19 11:44:00 |
Politics |
Merrick Garland, Biden’s Pick for Attorney General, Will Finally Get His Hearing |
Justice Department veterans hope his appointment will bring a steady hand after a tumultuous period |
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| 2021-02-19 11:17:00 |
Books |
‘Tom Stoppard’ Review: A Playwright in Arcadia |
Tragedy marked the writer’s early life, but his career has been a celebration of the gifts of intellect and freedom. |
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| 2021-02-19 11:15:00 |
Books |
‘The Border’ Review: Neighbors of the Empire |
Setting out to understand Russia from the outside, an author journeys through the cultures at its margins. |
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| 2021-02-19 11:13:00 |
Books |
Fiction: ‘In Memory of Memory’ Review |
A writer goes in search of her forebears, but finds ‘too much past’ to tell the story straight. |
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| 2021-02-19 11:12:00 |
Markets |
Why Your Wild Trading Ideas Feel So Right |
For investors, that ‘gut feeling’ can be more powerful than they realize. Here’s how to listen to your gut without being ruled by it |
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| 2021-02-19 11:11:00 |
Books |
‘Days in the Caucasus’ Review: A Childhood in Baku |
In a booming oil town during the tumult of revolution and after, memories of beauty and suffering. |
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| 2021-02-19 11:00:00 |
Business |
Companies Aren’t Saving Their Pennies as Markets Turn Bubbly |
Thrift is in a bear market as even the riskiest borrowers rush to issue new debt. That world may not last forever. |
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| 2021-02-19 10:59:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Lives of Literary Lesbians |
Selected by Selina Hastings, the author, most recently, of ‘Sybille Bedford: A Life.’ |
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| 2021-02-19 10:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Gene Editing Can Do for Humankind |
The new biotechnology called CRISPR offers the prospect of defeating lethal viruses and curing genetic diseases, even as it raises serious moral questions |
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| 2021-02-19 10:56:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘The Sea-Ringed World’ Review |
Glimpses of magic and mystery in origin stories from a panoply of cultures. |
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| 2021-02-19 10:52:00 |
Books |
‘Aristophanes’ Review: Laughter on the Acropolis |
The Greek comedian wasn’t afraid to challenge the powers that be. Or crack a dirty joke. |
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| 2021-02-19 10:51:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘The Mercenary’ Review |
The story of a spy who gets a second chance keeps its cards close to the vest. |
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| 2021-02-19 10:49:00 |
Books |
‘Endpapers’ Review: Publishing the Pantheon |
The story of a family’s bifurcated fate shines a light on the history of postwar literature. |
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| 2021-02-19 10:44:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home Sales Edged Higher in January Amid Tight Inventory |
Lack of homes for sale help push prices up 14.1% from a year earlier |
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| 2021-02-19 09:59:00 |
World |
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Lose Remaining Royal Family Roles |
Couple, now living in California, will no longer be working royals, Buckingham Palace says |
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| 2021-02-19 09:57:00 |
Experience Report |
Zillow Rolls Out Interactive Floor Plans as Video Tours Fall Flat |
House-buyers and browsers want 3D walk-throughs and floor plans, not prerecorded video tours |
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| 2021-02-19 09:55:00 |
Markets |
On YouTube, GameStop Hearing Just Another Pumping Opportunity |
Viewing the congressional hearing on YouTube provided another opportunity to receive questionable investment advice |
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| 2021-02-19 09:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why This Japanese Hot Spring Lures Time Travelers and Anime Fans |
Dogo Onsen, among Japan’s oldest bathhouses, still has unquenchable star power. Plus five other of the country’s most beloved hot springs and ryokans to book on your post-pandemic trip. |
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| 2021-02-19 09:24:00 |
Markets |
Hermès Shows Little Wear From Covid-19 Pandemic |
Despite a threadbare ad budget, the French brand was the best performer in the luxury industry last year |
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| 2021-02-19 09:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Jeff Immelt on the Humbling of GE |
In a new book, the former head of the once-mighty company admits he made mistakes but argues he faced ‘bad news almost every day’ |
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| 2021-02-19 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Volatility Could Be GameStop Crowd’s Next Losing Bet |
A rush of cash into a leveraged volatility note might only pay off if disaster strikes the rest of the stock market |
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| 2021-02-19 09:00:00 |
Business |
U.S. Hiring Alliances Help Tens of Thousands Find Jobs |
Last spring, companies with urgent staffing needs formed partnerships with companies hard-hit by the pandemic to match furloughed workers with open jobs. Those alliances are paying off. |
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| 2021-02-19 08:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Honda CR-V Goes Hybrid—Watch Out, Toyota |
The rivalry between America’s most popular compact crossovers, the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V, heats up as the latter debuts in hybrid form, writes cars columnist Dan Neil. |
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| 2021-02-19 08:26:00 |
Tech |
Lawmakers in U.K., Canada Slam Facebook After Australia News Blackout |
Criticism comes as authorities are growing increasingly concerned about Facebook’s market power |
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| 2021-02-19 08:10:00 |
Business |
Honda Taps New CEO for Electric-Vehicle Push |
Toshihiro Mibe has built Honda’s increasingly close alliance with General Motors |
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| 2021-02-19 07:04:00 |
Markets |
HSBC Doesn't Have to Give Documents to Huawei CFO, U.K. Judge Says |
U.S. Justice Department has accused Meng Wanzhou of misleading the bank about Huawei’s ties to Iran |
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| 2021-02-19 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Shale Companies Re-Emerge at Slippery Time |
Oil-and-gas producers coming out of bankruptcy could be tempted to grow aggressively again with today’s higher prices |
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| 2021-02-19 07:00:00 |
World |
Aerial Attacks on Saudi Arabia Expose Vulnerability of U.S. Ally |
Drones and missiles launched in the past month from Yemen and Iraq show gaps in air defenses, as Biden reconsiders U.S. policy |
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| 2021-02-19 06:08:00 |
Markets |
India’s Stock Market Mania Defies Economic Reality |
India’s stocks are outperforming those in similar markets, even as the pandemic may have exacerbated its longer-term economic challenges |
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| 2021-02-19 05:50:00 |
Tech |
Uber Faces Setback as U.K. Court Rules Drivers Entitled to Worker Rights |
Some Uber drivers are owed rights including minimum wage and paid vacations, U.K. court says |
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| 2021-02-19 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Was Spreading in China Before First Confirmed Cases, Fresh Evidence Suggests |
The number, and genetic sequencing, of the first cases identified by China suggest coronavirus was spreading before early December 2019 |
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| 2021-02-19 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
The Return on Investment for 2021 Super Bowl Ads |
Companies spent roughly $485 million on commercials during the NFL title game. Was it worth it? |
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| 2021-02-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Underfunded and Under Pressure, U.S. Pensions to Keep Investing in China |
Large U.S. pension plans relying on ambitious returns to fill massive shortfalls aren’t finding it easy to steer clear of regulatory risk in China |
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| 2021-02-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Is Hitting Record Highs. Why It’s Not Too Late to Dig for Digital Gold. |
Investors intrigued by bitcoin’s surge but reluctant to buy it have some options for how to bet on the evolution of banking and payments. But they’re not cheap. |
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| 2021-02-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
All Your Covid Tax Questions, Answered |
Make sure you’re up to speed on all the ways the pandemic reshuffled the tax rules—and complicated your filing |
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| 2021-02-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
KKR Executive’s Push to Spread Employee Stock Ownership Begins to Gain Traction |
Giving a stake to workers makes them more engaged and creates a stronger culture, the buyout firm’s Pete Stavros says |
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| 2021-02-19 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Riot Criminal Cases Flood D.C. Federal Court |
Semi-retired senior judges are stepping up to take on full criminal case loads, as every filing is watched closely |
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| 2021-02-19 05:24:00 |
Economy |
Global Economy Moving at Two Speeds as Factories Thrive |
Business surveys point to a further acceleration in manufacturing output, even as many service providers see continued declines |
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| 2021-02-19 05:04:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Economic Data |
S&P 500 futures ticked up, leaving the broad market benchmark on track to finish the week with muted losses |
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| 2021-02-19 04:40:00 |
World |
China Reveals Four of Its Soldiers Died in Border Clash With India |
Beijing on Friday disclosed casualties from the club-and-rock Himalayan melee that also killed 20 Indians in June last year |
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| 2021-02-19 03:26:00 |
World |
Single Dose of Pfizer Vaccine Is 85% Effective, Israeli Study Shows |
Peer-reviewed study comes as some governments debate whether to delay second vaccine doses |
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| 2021-02-18 23:41:00 |
Business |
Quibi Says Elliott Management Might Have Supported Patent Lawsuit Because of Personal Motive |
Hedge fund says defunct streaming service is focusing on ‘personal matters in order to put forward a false narrative’ |
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| 2021-02-18 22:37:00 |
New York |
Nursing-Home Death Data Was Sought From Cuomo by U.S. Prosecutors |
Request came after governor’s top aide told lawmakers information was delayed out of fear Trump would politicize it |
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| 2021-02-18 20:21:00 |
Tech |
IBM Explores Sale of IBM Watson Health |
Business has roughly $1 billion in revenue and isn’t profitable, sources say |
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| 2021-02-18 20:18:00 |
Politics |
Major Donor Who Pleaded Guilty to Illegal Contributions, Influence Peddling Sentenced to 12 Years |
California businessman Imaad Zuberi used foreign money to fund illegal donations |
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| 2021-02-18 19:34:00 |
World |
Canada Weighs Lighter Criminal Sentences to Combat Racism |
Following protests across Canada after George Floyd’s death, the Trudeau government proposes repealing some mandatory sentences |
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| 2021-02-18 19:31:00 |
Business |
Roku’s Revenue Surges 58% on Pandemic-Fueled Streaming Boom |
Customers and marketers shift more of their attention away from TV and toward digital media |
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| 2021-02-18 19:04:00 |
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BNY Mellon, Google Develop AI to Spot Treasury Trade Fails |
AI technology is aimed at the $20 trillion Treasury market where some 2% of transactions fail to settle on a typical day |
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| 2021-02-18 18:58:00 |
CIO Journal |
Technology Survives Texas Freeze but Weather Taxes Workers |
Critical technology infrastructure keeps operating, but companies say welfare of employees is a major concern |
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| 2021-02-18 18:50:00 |
World |
U.S. Says It Would Meet for Nuclear Talks With Iran, Other Powers |
Diplomats hope to hold physical meeting of senior officials in the next few weeks |
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| 2021-02-18 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Rush Limbaugh’s Complicated Legacy |
He was a gifted entertainer and advocate, but in his later years certain flaws became more evident. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Magic Money for the Rich |
The Biden Treasury has a plan to dodge Congress on IMF aid. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:46:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Coinbase Names New Chief Compliance Officer |
Melissa Strait joins the cryptocurrency exchange from Stripe |
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| 2021-02-18 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
Life on Mars? Let’s Go Find It |
NASA’s newest rover offers inspiration and soft power at a bargain. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Lost to Himself |
His own pollster shows why he became a one-term President. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:39:00 |
Business |
Facebook Blocks Collection of Sensitive Data Through Apps Following New York Probe |
Investigation followed Wall Street Journal article detailing unauthorized sharing of personal information with the social-media giant |
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| 2021-02-18 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Rescues Texas With . . . Oil |
The feds dispatch diesel generators to ease the Lone Star deep freeze. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Crypto’: Hidden From View, Yet on Everyone’s Lips |
An ancient term for something secret has been applied to many modern enigmas, including the hottest new form of currency |
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| 2021-02-18 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Follow the Science, Not the Teachers Unions |
Biden’s CDC changes its tune for obvious political reasons. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
The Left Hated Rush Limbaugh Because He Had Their Number |
Even in death they called him ‘divisive,’ as if their attacks on America aren’t intended to sow division. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Conservatism Is Now a Public-Health Risk |
Trump ‘chose judges for US courts who are dismissive of affirmative action and reproductive, labour, civil, and voting rights.’ |
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| 2021-02-18 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Return of the Swamp Creatures |
Democrats prepare to bring back earmarks. Republicans should resist the temptation. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:23:00 |
Books |
‘Bugsy Siegel’ Review: A Slickly Lethal Gangster |
The stylish bootlegger helped merge rival gangs into a syndicate—and became known for doing his own hit jobs himself. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
A Slice of Persia in the Heart of Israel |
Followers of the Baha’i faith are persecuted at home but welcomed abroad. |
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| 2021-02-18 18:07:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Hearing Was No Fun for Free-Trading Business Model |
Questions were asked about Robinhood’s decision to restrict trading, but also about how it makes money from order flow. It will be hard to satisfy both concerns. |
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| 2021-02-18 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
While Houston Has Problems, a Touchdown on Mars |
American engineering lands another rover on the red planet. Imagine what it could do for Texas. |
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| 2021-02-18 17:57:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Cities Under Boil-Water Orders |
Hundreds of thousands are still without power; Some residents bring in shovelfuls of snow to flush toilets |
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| 2021-02-18 17:48:00 |
Film Review |
‘Nomadland’ Review: A Tale of Roaming and Yearning |
Frances McDormand is a widow who takes to the road after losing her job and finds hope among fellow wanderers in Chloé Zhao’s feature |
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| 2021-02-18 17:47:00 |
Television Review |
‘Allen v. Farrow’ Review: Revisiting the Case |
An HBO docuseries investigates Dylan Farrow’s 1992 child abuse allegations through interviews, home movies and revealing audiotapes. |
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| 2021-02-18 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
‘Katie Roche’ and ‘The Book of Magdalene’ Reviews: A Pair of Saints |
The Mint Theater Company streams a 2013 production of Teresa Deevy’s little-known play; Houston’s Main Street Theater puts on a dystopian drama by Caridad Svich. |
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| 2021-02-18 17:44:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Moves Forward With Electric-Scooter-Share Program |
Pilot program will run for at least a year in the East Bronx |
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| 2021-02-18 17:44:00 |
Film Review |
‘I Care a Lot’ Review: Guardian as Grifter |
Rosamund Pike stars in Netflix’s black comedy about a woman who takes advantage of her elderly wards. |
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| 2021-02-18 17:33:00 |
Television Review |
‘Beartown’ Review: Accused Hometown Hero |
In an HBO drama based on Fredrik Backman’s novel, a sexual assault allegation forces the players of a local Swedish hockey team to pick sides. |
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| 2021-02-18 16:57:00 |
World |
Chinese Covid Vaccine Secretly Given to VIPs |
In Peru and elsewhere, some politicians and the well-connected got China’s Sinopharm shot months ahead of health workers and other vulnerable groups |
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| 2021-02-18 16:56:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended February 13 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-02-18 16:55:00 |
U.S. |
NASA Lands Perseverance Rover Safely on Mars After ‘Seven Minutes of Terror’ |
Two-year mission is the latest and most ambitious effort by NASA to find evidence of past life on the red planet |
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| 2021-02-18 16:51:00 |
U.S. |
Bob Dole Diagnosed With Lung Cancer |
Former GOP Senate leader and presidential candidate to start treatment next week |
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| 2021-02-18 16:38:00 |
Business |
Texas Restaurants and Grocers Hobbled by Cold Weather |
H-E-B is among chains shortening hours due to power cuts, road closures |
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| 2021-02-18 16:33:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Hopes to See $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill Enacted Over Next Couple of Weeks |
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| 2021-02-18 16:01:00 |
Business |
Rush Limbaugh’s Conservative Radio Show Will Remain on the Air, Despite Host’s Passing |
Voice of the media magnate will be the predominant one on radio show ‘until his audience is prepared to say goodbye,’ Premiere Networks says |
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| 2021-02-18 15:45:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Consider Piecemeal Approach to Immigration Bills |
Biden’s comprehensive immigration measure faces steep odds, so Democrats and advocates are looking for ways to pass narrower measures |
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| 2021-02-18 15:31:00 |
World |
Sex-Abuse Accusations Roil French Establishment |
Allegations against renowned scholar trigger outpouring of accounts from victims of childhood sexual abuse and a reckoning among the elite |
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| 2021-02-18 15:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cocido Madrileño |
For the classic experience, serve cocido in three courses with the traditional accoutrements: pickled piparra peppers, crusty bread, sliced spring onions and your favorite tomato sauce spiked with a hefty pinch of cumin. Or serve it all at once, as many locals do nowadays. |
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| 2021-02-18 15:29:00 |
Markets |
Palantir Becomes an Unlikely Darling of the GameStop Crowd |
Quarterly results and a lock-up expiration hit shares of the richly valued software maker, but it is finding support in online forums |
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| 2021-02-18 15:26:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
GPB Capital Investors Ask Why the SEC Waited So Long to Act |
The agency sought an ‘emergency’ order to put the private-equity firm under a monitor years after red flags emerged |
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| 2021-02-18 15:23:00 |
Tech |
Tech Industry Challenges Maryland Online Ad Tax |
Lawsuit argues state’s newly enacted tax on digital advertising revenue represents an improper levy on the internet |
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| 2021-02-18 15:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Meaty Stew Recipe Is a Uniquely Satisfying Winter-Weekend Project |
In Spain, the nourishing and protein-packed stew cocido is a ritual that plays out over three courses. Even better, the leftovers provide more meals throughout the week. |
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| 2021-02-18 15:04:00 |
Business |
Volkswagen Considers Listing Minority Stake in Porsche |
German car maker could list a stake of as much as 25% in its sports car brand |
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| 2021-02-18 15:00:00 |
Business |
How Covid-19 Upended WWE |
World Wrestling Entertainment’s CFO outlines how the pandemic has altered the company’s live-event business model |
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| 2021-02-18 14:59:00 |
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Knotel Strikes Deal With Creditors to Extend Bankruptcy Sale Process |
The office-space startup agreed to push back until March 12 a bid deadline for its assets to resolve creditor challenges over the tight sales timeline |
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| 2021-02-18 14:59:00 |
U.S. |
What Walmart Raises Mean for President Biden’s $15 Minimum-Wage Plan |
Supporters of a higher minimum wage can argue the move is proof employers can afford wage increases, while opponents can say it is an example of effective free-market forces |
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| 2021-02-18 14:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Give Yourself Better Pep Talks |
A behavioral economist answers questions about self-talk, virtual office hangouts and return policies for big purchases. |
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| 2021-02-18 14:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ivy League Cancels Spring Sports Season Over Covid-19 |
Other conferences have played through the pandemic, but the Ivy League has remained completely on the sidelines since last March despite pressure from wealthy alumni |
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| 2021-02-18 14:35:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Avoid the 5 Worst Home Office Design Mistakes |
We asked designers and architects for the inspiration-crushing gaffes they see in residential workspaces, and what to do instead. Plus: the most egregious home-office setups they’ve witnessed. |
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| 2021-02-18 14:23:00 |
Opinion |
Gov. Cuomo’s Covid-19 Chickens Come Home |
Gov. Cuomo, sometime media darling, isn’t used to being called out, especially by members of his own party. |
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| 2021-02-18 14:20:00 |
Opinion |
Remember Inflation? It May Again Be Close |
Add to the proposed fiscal stimulus the record-breaking increase in the money supply M2 of more than 25% on a year-over-year basis and you have an enormous potential for future inflation. |
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| 2021-02-18 14:02:00 |
World |
U.S. Defense Chief Reassures Allies and Seeks More Spending in NATO Debut |
Austin aims to soothe allies after tensions with Trump administration, but maintain pressure on spending |
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| 2021-02-18 13:52:00 |
Politics |
Ted Cruz Says He Was Being a ‘Good Dad’ in Going to Cancún During Texas Freeze |
GOP Senator says he was flying back immediately after accompanying daughters to Mexico during emergency at home |
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| 2021-02-18 13:14:00 |
U.S. |
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan Steps Down From Legislature |
Longest-serving speaker in U.S. history embroiled in bribery investigation |
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| 2021-02-18 13:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
Unlucky in Dental Surgery and Ready for Worse |
I figure it’s just a matter of time before lightning strikes me—or a shark attacks |
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| 2021-02-18 13:11:00 |
Tech |
Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces: The New Way to Play, Network and Escape Video Calls |
Even if it’s a pandemic-boosted fad, there are real reasons chatty, audio-only social media makes sense |
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| 2021-02-18 13:09:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Natural Gas Shortage Hampers Blackout Recovery |
Frozen oil and gas wells and pipeline infrastructure have reduced the fuel available to power plants |
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| 2021-02-18 12:35:00 |
Opinion |
We’ll Have Herd Immunity by April |
Covid cases have dropped 77% in six weeks. Experts should level with the public about the good news. |
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| 2021-02-18 12:33:00 |
Opinion |
Is Greta Thunberg Conspiring Against India’s Tea? |
Modi’s ruling party alleges that the West wants to see it fail, but the real threats are internal divisions. |
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| 2021-02-18 12:19:00 |
World |
In Hunt for Covid-19 Origin, WHO Team Focuses on Two Animal Types in China |
Investigators say ferret badgers and rabbits sold at Wuhan market could have played a role in the spread to humans |
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| 2021-02-18 12:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fancy Stuffies |
The original stuffies were simple, with bread as a binder for the clam stuffing. This recipe is a bit fancier, a nice hors d’oeuvre with cocktails or addition to a tapas-style spread. |
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| 2021-02-18 12:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Classic New England Seafood Recipe Brings the Beach Home |
Big, briny and warmed up with spice, Rhode Island-style stuffies are a seaside vacation baked to order. These stuffed clams freeze well, too, so you can keep them on hand for near-instant gratification anytime. |
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| 2021-02-18 11:51:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Let Walmart’s Slowing Sales Fool You |
Walmart’s future revenue growth could be limited, but the retailer has ways to juice its bottom line |
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| 2021-02-18 11:46:00 |
CMO Today |
Omnicom Beats Expectations but Urges Caution as Pandemic Continues |
Owner of ad agencies BBDO and DDB reported revenue dip in fourth quarter of 9.3% |
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| 2021-02-18 11:42:00 |
Markets |
Tiny-Company Boom Makes Markets Look Silly |
Six members of the Russell Microcap index have risen so much that they are now larger than the smallest S&P 500 stocks |
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| 2021-02-18 11:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do We Need an Anti-Nobel Prize? |
From assigning credit for discoveries to teaching AIs to think, rewarding success is a crucial but difficult task for science. |
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| 2021-02-18 11:00:00 |
Business |
Michaels Stores’ Strategy for Keeping the Covid Bump Alive |
The company’s CEO is moving away from the general crafts market and targeting a different kind of do-it-yourselfer |
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| 2021-02-18 10:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Chile Crisp Is Still Trending |
Sometimes a viral food sensation is all it’s cracked up to be. This crunchy condiment truly rejuvenates jaded palates. |
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| 2021-02-18 10:50:00 |
Markets |
Who Are Keith Gill and Other Key Players at the GameStop Hearing? |
Panel to focus on recent volatility in shares of GameStop and other companies |
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| 2021-02-18 10:25:00 |
Markets |
No Pandemic Sugar Rush for Nestlé |
Swiss maker of KitKat candy bars hasn’t seen the same sales spikes as other snack giants during the pandemic, but looks steadier in the long run |
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| 2021-02-18 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Nets Might Have the Best Offense and Worst Defense in NBA History |
Brooklyn reflects a philosophical shift across basketball: Is more offense the most effective defense? |
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| 2021-02-18 09:58:00 |
Real Estate |
Land Rush Is On in Four States That Approved Recreational Pot Last Year |
Owners of warehouses, retail space able to charge a premium when selling or renting to businesses in the cannabis industry |
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| 2021-02-18 09:26:00 |
Markets |
Barclays’ Partial Victory Lap |
Last year validated Jes Staley’s decision to keep the lender’s investing banking business, but he still must show that the bank can generate decent overall returns |
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| 2021-02-18 08:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
We’re Still Dreaming of Mars and Martians |
Long before probes discovered the truth about Mars, stories about its inhabitants helped us understand the best and worst of humanity. |
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| 2021-02-18 08:44:00 |
Politics |
Robinhood, Citadel, Others Prepare for the GameStop Spotlight in Washington |
House committee plans to question executives, investors about the recent options drama |
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| 2021-02-18 08:39:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, Twilio, Walmart: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures fell; House committee to hold hearing on GameStop’s rise |
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| 2021-02-18 08:38:00 |
Business |
Winter Weather Sows Havoc Across U.S. Farm Sector |
Tyson, Cargill suspend some meat processing; ranchers race to save newborn calves |
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| 2021-02-18 08:36:00 |
Business |
Walmart Promises Raises for 425,000 Workers After Strong Holiday Sales |
Retailer’s comparable U.S. sales jumped 8.6% in fourth quarter, with 69% gain in e-commerce |
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| 2021-02-18 08:27:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
The Best Decision Bill Gates Ever Made |
The philanthropist, co-founder of Microsoft and author of ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster’ on the one talent he’s embarrassed he doesn’t have, the one book everyone should read and what he might do differently if he could do college over again. |
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| 2021-02-18 08:20:00 |
Markets |
The Market Shouldn’t Clip Airbus’s Wings |
The European plane maker has delivered good results, given that 2020 was the worst year in aviation history |
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| 2021-02-18 08:19:00 |
Markets |
Shipping Container Shortage Gives Commodity Prices Extra Boost |
Traders face soaring rates to move goods by sea in 40-foot steel boxes, snarling global supply chains for some raw materials |
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| 2021-02-18 08:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Delta Taps IBM to Move More Applications to the Cloud |
Deal will accelerate a cloud-migration plan started in 2018, Delta CIO says |
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| 2021-02-18 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Fed's Brainard: Climate Change Already Affecting Economy, Financial System |
Ignoring global warming risks will bring costs, Fed governor says |
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| 2021-02-18 07:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Rivalry Turned Romp: Naomi Osaka Powers Past Serena Williams in the Australian Open |
The 23-year-old will face American Jennifer Brady in Saturday’s women’s final |
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| 2021-02-18 07:48:00 |
Business |
Marriott Posts First Annual Loss Since 2009 |
Revenue fell as coronavirus pandemic sapped demand |
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| 2021-02-18 07:47:00 |
Tech |
The Day Facebook Went Dark on News |
Australians were caught off guard by Facebook’s decision to remove news in a deepening spat with the government over payment for content |
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| 2021-02-18 07:45:00 |
Markets |
Who Are Keith Gill and Other Key Players at the GameStop Congressional Hearing? |
Panel to focus on recent volatility in shares of GameStop and other companies |
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| 2021-02-18 07:12:00 |
World |
Chinese Consumers Were Big Spenders During the Lunar New Year Holiday |
Consumption at major retailers and restaurants over the seven-day holiday hit $127 billion |
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| 2021-02-18 07:00:00 |
World |
What ‘The Hunger Games’ Three-Finger Salute Means to Protesters Across Asia |
Borrowed from the literary and film series and popularized by Thai protesters in 2014, the gesture has become a prominent symbol against this month’s coup in Myanmar |
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| 2021-02-18 07:00:00 |
World |
These Doctors Want to Pick Their Covid-19 Vaccine, Fearing Reactions, Lower Efficacy |
EU leaders pressured AstraZeneca to deliver more doses of its vaccine, but now find some people balk at the shot |
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| 2021-02-18 07:00:00 |
World |
How Will Covax Deliver Covid-19 Vaccines to Poorer Countries? |
WHO-backed facility is world’s main effort to get shots to developing nations |
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| 2021-02-18 06:00:00 |
Finance |
Apollo Names Ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as Lead Independent Director |
Newly created board role is latest step in sweeping overhaul of corporate governance at investment firm |
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| 2021-02-18 05:47:00 |
Markets |
Barclays Trading Arm Provides Lifeline Through Pandemic |
Vigorous market trading makes up for Covid-19-related challenges at the bank |
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| 2021-02-18 05:38:00 |
Markets |
Baidu Hops Aboard the Electric-Vehicle Express |
The company has hit all the right tones by announcing a foray into EVs—one of the hottest investment themes right now |
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| 2021-02-18 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Jobless Claims Set to Keep Easing as U.S. Economy Picks Up |
Fewer worker filings for unemployment insurance are among the signs the U.S. economic recovery is picking up after winter lull |
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| 2021-02-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
ETFs With Less Transparency Face Slow Rollout |
New fund type combines features of mutual funds and traditional exchange-traded funds |
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| 2021-02-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How Redditors Find the Next GameStop Stock |
On the surface, WallStreetBets looks like a casino, but an analysis of the stocks that take off reveals some common factors that drive the winners |
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| 2021-02-18 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber Commentary & Analysis |
States Push Internet Privacy Rules in Lieu of Federal Standards |
Data protection bills in Washington and Virginia come as the pandemic pushes life further online |
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| 2021-02-18 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
At 22, the Padres’ Fernando Tatís Jr. Agrees to the Longest Baseball Contract Ever |
The budding superstar’s 14-year, $340 million contract with San Diego ties team and player together for the long run–with risks for both. |
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| 2021-02-18 04:34:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Earnings, Labor-Market Data |
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures slid, suggesting that giant technology companies will continue their retreat after the opening bell |
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| 2021-02-18 03:50:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Posts Loss Despite Boost From Investment Bank |
The investment banking side booked bumper fees from companies raising stock and bonds |
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| 2021-02-18 03:46:00 |
Markets |
Everything’s Glittering Except Gold |
In the current market frenzy, the original speculative asset is struggling to capture investors’ imaginations |
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| 2021-02-18 03:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tokyo Olympics Names New Chief Just Months Before Games |
Former speedskater Seiko Hashimoto, currently Olympics minister, to lead organizing committee after predecessor quit over sexist remarks |
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| 2021-02-17 22:52:00 |
World |
Executives at U.S. Navy Contractor Charged With Dumping Contaminated Water in Japan |
Indictment says ships’ oily fluid wasn’t treated properly before discharge into ocean; company has denied wrongdoing |
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| 2021-02-17 19:43:00 |
CIO Journal |
J.B. Hunt Enlists Google to Match Carriers With Shippers |
The transport company seeks to strengthen its freight brokerage business, a market facing competition from digital-only upstarts |
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| 2021-02-17 19:06:00 |
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Tyson Foods Reaches Partial Deal to Save the Beef at Bankrupt Easterday Ranches |
Meat giant will start moving some cattle to rival ranches while bankruptcy feud continues |
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| 2021-02-17 18:50:00 |
Politics |
Biden Allies to Launch Advocacy Group to Promote Covid-19 Relief Plan, Other Policies |
The nonprofit’s working name is ‘Building Back Together,’ expected to launch next month |
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| 2021-02-17 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Texas Spins Into the Wind |
An electricity grid that relies on renewables also needs nuclear or coal power. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:40:00 |
Business |
Oil Prices Are Up, but Frackers Stay on the Sidelines—for Now |
Some producers are unable to benefit from the rally as they work to restore output in Texas and other regions hit hard by winter storms |
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| 2021-02-17 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Emmanuel Macron and the Woke |
The French president challenges American campus and media leftism. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
A Covid Bill’s Hidden Tax Increase |
The House bill raises $22 billion by tweaking rules on multinationals. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover on Track for Ambitious Landing, Search for Alien Life |
The SUV-size rover and a tiny robotic helicopter are scheduled to touch down on Mars on Thursday, beginning quest to find evidence of past biological activity |
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| 2021-02-17 18:14:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Union Leaders Huddle on Infrastructure Plan |
President says U.S. is ‘so far behind the curve’ on rebuilding roads and bridges |
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| 2021-02-17 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Smears Don’t Diminish McConnell |
The master of the Senate isn’t going anywhere, whatever the ex-president says. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Netanyahu Hold Their First Phone Call of Biden’s Presidency |
White House noted a shared commitment ‘to strengthen all aspects of the U.S.-Israel partnership’ |
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| 2021-02-17 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
The Risks of Skimping on Covid Relief |
Some economists warn about too much spending, but too little could hurt the economy more. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
An American Belt and Road Initiative? |
China is funding massive projects all over the world, and gaining influence. The U.S. can do the same. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
The Intercession of the Grateful Dead |
Picking up the rosary again is like returning to a fireside feast. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Catches Andrew Cuomo |
Like Trump, Cuomo has tried to impose himself on Covid. It may not end well for him, either. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:05:00 |
Books |
‘Dress Codes’ Review: From Frock Coat to Flip-Flops |
Even the subdued language of business casual—oxford shirt, khakis, loafers, fleece vest—speaks volumes via the codes of fashion. |
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| 2021-02-17 18:04:00 |
CFO Journal |
HP Makes Its Interim Finance Chief Permanent |
Tech giant named Marie Myers as chief financial officer, effective immediately |
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| 2021-02-17 18:04:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Agents Seize 10 Million Counterfeit N95 Face Masks |
Federal officials urge hospitals, clinics to stop using suspected fake 3M masks |
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| 2021-02-17 18:00:00 |
Business |
Theranos Lab Chief Says He Found Blood-Testing Technology Didn’t Work |
Kingshuk Das is expected to testify at Elizabeth Holmes’s fraud trial that he faced pushback over concerns he raised |
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| 2021-02-17 16:53:00 |
U.S. |
New Winter Storm Threatens Fragile Power Grids in Texas, Other Parts of U.S. |
Second storm will prolong icy conditions for many already struggling with snow and extreme temperatures |
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| 2021-02-17 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Endless Winter |
After running as a moderate, he now promotes unlimited government spending. |
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| 2021-02-17 16:38:00 |
Business |
Google to Pay News Corp for Access to Its Publications’ Content |
Wall Street Journal parent is said to get tens of millions of dollars from Google as part of three-year licensing deal |
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| 2021-02-17 16:38:00 |
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Fed Officials and Staff Mulled Financial Stability Risks at January FOMC Meeting |
Minutes show officials weren’t all of one mind regarding risks |
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| 2021-02-17 16:36:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo Fires Back at Critic Over Nursing-Home Deaths |
The New York governor singled out a Democratic state lawmaker who has spoken out against his administration’s handling of information about Covid-19 fatalities |
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| 2021-02-17 16:30:00 |
World |
Brazil Turns Sleepy Sugarcane Town Into Global Covid-19 Experiment |
In the first study of its kind, researchers will immunize all of Serrana to discover how well vaccination can curb Covid-19 transmission |
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| 2021-02-17 16:09:00 |
Economy |
Fed Officials Saw Easy-Money Policies Remaining in Place |
Minutes of policy meeting in January show expectation of economic pickup but also persistent pandemic risks |
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| 2021-02-17 16:07:00 |
Financial Regulation |
GameStop Frenzy Prompts SEC to Weigh More Short Sale Transparency |
House lawmakers meeting Thursday plan to examine the GameStop trading and discuss the dearth of short-sale data |
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| 2021-02-17 16:06:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Face Intraparty Fight on Minimum Wage |
Progressives want $15 an hour by 2025, but procedural questions and centrists’ doubts could force changes to piece of Covid-aid proposal |
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| 2021-02-17 15:46:00 |
Opinion |
Rush Limbaugh |
The talk-radio host popularized conservative ideas and policies. |
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| 2021-02-17 15:40:00 |
Business |
Two Longtime Boeing Board Members Expected to Step Down |
Plane maker’s board has undergone changes since 737 MAX crashes in 2018, 2019 |
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| 2021-02-17 15:36:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Prohibit Sharing of News Content in Australia |
Tech giant says the government continues to misunderstand the relationship between publishers and the company’s social-media platform |
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| 2021-02-17 15:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why a Ski Vacation During Covid Is Worth the Hassle |
Jackson Hole and other popular ski resorts in the West are up and running with varying Covid rules and limitations. For purists, that’s not such a bad thing. |
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| 2021-02-17 15:33:00 |
Markets |
Melvin Capital Says It Was Short GameStop Since 2014 |
Hedge-fund manager Gabe Plotkin defends short-selling strategy in House testimony |
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| 2021-02-17 15:29:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: Four New Releases to Stream This Week |
Elton John recommends ‘It’s a Sin’ on HBO Max and the award-contender ‘Nomadland’ comes to Hulu and more picks to add to your queue |
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| 2021-02-17 15:21:00 |
Politics |
Americans in Ghosn Escape Case Ask U.S. to Halt Extradition |
Attorneys for Michael and Peter Taylor, accused of helping auto titan Carlos Ghosn out of Japan, made the request in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken |
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| 2021-02-17 15:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Colleges in the South for Academic Resources |
Vanderbilt University heads this list from the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-02-17 15:10:00 |
Art Review |
‘Goya’s Graphic Imagination’ Review: Etched in Blood and Acid |
A Met exhibition of more than 100 prints and drawings shows the Spanish artist’s often macabre social critiques. |
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| 2021-02-17 15:02:00 |
Markets |
Texas Freeze Heats Up Some Refiners |
Unusually cold Texas weather is both good and bad for oil refiners as margins get a boost, but some are unable to capitalize |
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| 2021-02-17 15:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Could G-Shock Be the New Rolex? Why Discerning Collectors Are Coveting $180 Watches |
Thrifty, functional tickers by brands like Timex and Swatch have become highly desirable—and it’s not just because John Mayer collaborated with Casio |
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| 2021-02-17 14:43:00 |
Politics |
North Korea Turning to Cryptocurrency Schemes in Global Heists, U.S. Says |
Justice Department charges North Koreans hackers in wide-ranging scheme that included attempts to steal $1.3 billion for Pyongyang |
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| 2021-02-17 14:23:00 |
Tech |
Texas Winter Storm Strikes Chip Makers, Compounding Supply Woes |
Samsung, NXP and others are asked to power down factories in state to help conserve energy |
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| 2021-02-17 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
What a $15 Minimum Wage Will Really Do |
Raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour would greatly hurt the economy, and the young and underqualified will be the ones to suffer if this is enacted. |
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| 2021-02-17 14:11:00 |
Opinion |
L.A. Teachers Union Is Disingenuous on Covid |
The district must know that Covid vaccines are not currently approved for use in children under 16. Thus, a vaccination requirement for enrollment is something that can’t be realized. |
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| 2021-02-17 14:10:00 |
Opinion |
Race Belongs in the ACS, Not in the Census |
The American Community Survey’s scope, frequency and granularity can understand discrimination in ways not possible with the decennial census, the target of my “quit counting race” statement. |
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| 2021-02-17 13:58:00 |
Business |
Saudi Arabia Set to Raise Oil Output Amid Recovery in Prices |
World’s largest oil exporter plans to reverse recent unilateral production cut, signaling confidence in recovery |
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| 2021-02-17 13:11:00 |
Markets |
Filing an Insurance Claim for Texas Storm Damage? Payouts Hinge on Policy Details |
Consumer activists lament growing diversity of basic homeowners policies; on the plus side is the increased use of mobile apps for filing |
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| 2021-02-17 13:02:00 |
World |
Rush Limbaugh Is Dead at 70; Right-Wing Radio Host Shaped Politics |
Media personality influenced conservative discourse for decades |
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| 2021-02-17 12:52:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Excerpts from “The Sea-Ringed World” by Maria Garcia Esperon and Illustrated by Amanda Mijangos |
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| 2021-02-17 12:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Road Trip to the Real Shangri-La |
In Tibet, writer Ed Douglas seeks out the true story of a mythical world and a long-vanished kingdom |
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| 2021-02-17 12:20:00 |
Tech |
New York State Sues Amazon Over Worker Treatment During Covid-19 Pandemic |
Company says attorney general’s case doesn't present accurate picture of its pandemic response |
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| 2021-02-17 12:20:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Cisco Systems Discloses Possible Embezzlement Scheme at Its China Operations |
The company is also investigating alleged payments to employees of Chinese state-owned enterprises, it said. Cisco has disclosed the matter to the U.S. Justice Department and the SEC |
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| 2021-02-17 12:11:00 |
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A Closer Look |
Excerpts from “Sato the Rabbit” by Yuki Ainoya |
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| 2021-02-17 12:04:00 |
Logistics Report |
German Shipping Fleet Dwindles as Financing Dries Up |
The country’s once-robust shipping funds are shrinking as the maritime sector looks elsewhere to back a new generation of vessels |
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| 2021-02-17 11:51:00 |
Opinion |
My Mother Got Covid in a New York Nursing Home |
The truth is coming out about Cuomo’s disastrous policy. Families like mine demand accountability. |
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| 2021-02-17 11:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Media Tries to Divide Republicans |
Praising Trump’s record and criticizing his conduct isn’t ‘having it both ways.’ It’s simply common sense. |
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| 2021-02-17 11:49:00 |
Tech |
Is Growing Your Own Indoor Garden Worth It? |
Hydroponic countertop gardens that promise a bounty of lettuce, herbs and more are trending, but some say it takes weeks to get one salad. Here, the pros and cons. |
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| 2021-02-17 11:45:00 |
World |
U.K. Approves Trials That Will Deliberately Infect Volunteers With Coronavirus |
Controversial studies are aimed at understanding the virus and speeding vaccine development |
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| 2021-02-17 10:30:00 |
Business |
Decoupling With China Would Hurt U.S. Businesses, Chamber of Commerce Says |
The group’s worst-case scenario envisions a crippling of major industries such as aviation and semiconductors |
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| 2021-02-17 10:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fast Fried Rice Recipe: A Delicious Meatless Meal in 20 Minutes |
Dotted with sunchokes and topped with a rich mushroom gravy, this recipe delivers deep comfort, quickly |
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| 2021-02-17 10:12:00 |
Business |
Hyundai’s New Chairman Charts High-Tech Future—Without Apple, for Now |
Groomed for the job his entire life, the 50-year-old grandson of Hyundai’s founder plans for future beyond gas-guzzling cars |
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| 2021-02-17 10:08:00 |
Economy |
Universal Basic Income Could Be Coming for Kids |
Tax-credit proposals would send almost every parent $250 or more a month |
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| 2021-02-17 10:07:00 |
Markets |
Gucci’s Lower Price Tag Looks Justified |
Sales at the Italian brand have slipped further behind rival labels Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior in recent months |
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| 2021-02-17 10:07:00 |
Markets |
Shopify’s Fate Is Tied to That of Small Businesses |
Shopify is selling a post-pandemic growth narrative, but not everyone is buying it |
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| 2021-02-17 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs on the Hunt for Acquisitions Face High Prices, Strong Competition |
Companies have spent more than three times as much on fewer deals so far this year compared with a year ago |
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| 2021-02-17 08:41:00 |
Markets |
AIG, Avis Budget, Verizon: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting are due Wednesday afternoon |
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| 2021-02-17 08:22:00 |
NewsPlus |
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk |
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities |
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| 2021-02-17 07:38:00 |
World |
Dozens Missing in Nigeria’s Latest School Kidnapping |
One student was shot dead as gunmen stormed the school in the country’s northwest |
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| 2021-02-17 07:34:00 |
Business |
Rio Tinto’s New CEO Looks to Take More Risks |
Jakob Stausholm says the world’s second-largest mining company should be more aggressive in pursuing commodities used in low-carbon technologies |
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| 2021-02-17 07:23:00 |
World |
South Africa Rolls Out J&J Covid-19 Vaccine to Healthcare Workers |
Yet-to-be-authorized shot is administered after a clinical trial showed its efficacy against the new coronavirus strain first detected in South Africa |
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| 2021-02-17 07:18:00 |
Markets |
Dogecoin Has a Top Dog Worth $2.1 Billion |
A single digital address appears to have accumulated holdings in dogecoin, the cryptocurrency that was started as a joke |
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| 2021-02-17 07:09:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Subway Killings Prompt Push for More Police |
The NYPD says crime on trains and in stations is down, and city officials say the perception of crime is the main challenge |
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| 2021-02-17 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Buy Now, Pay Later Isn’t Winner Take All |
Competition between payment firms including PayPal and Affirm is intensifying, but the territory they are vying for is huge and diverse |
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| 2021-02-17 07:00:00 |
World |
In Brazil, People Illicitly Snag Vaccines and Brag About It |
Some line-cutters post their Covid-19 vaccine success on Instagram; lawmakers make flouting the rules a crime |
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| 2021-02-17 07:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
iHeartMedia to Acquire Triton Digital From Scripps |
Deal for audio advertising analytics and measurement services bolsters radio giant’s bet on podcasting |
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| 2021-02-17 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Waiting for Big Pharma’s Coronavirus Profits to Impress Wall Street |
Vaccines and therapeutics for Covid-19 have been an unexpected windfall for the drug industry, but Wall Street is less enthusiastic about cash windfalls |
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| 2021-02-17 06:57:00 |
World |
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero Paul Rusesabagina’s Terrorism Trial Begins |
Case is seen as an example of President Paul Kagame’s Efforts to squash political dissent beyond Rwanda’s borders |
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| 2021-02-17 06:39:00 |
Business |
Ford to Invest $1 Billion in German Electric-Vehicle Plant |
The announcement is the latest evidence of the industry’s rapid shift away from traditional engines |
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| 2021-02-17 06:18:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un’s Wife, Ri Sol Ju, Goes to the Theater After a Year Out of the Spotlight |
North Korea’s first lady had been absent from state media since early 2020 |
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| 2021-02-17 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Google and Facebook’s Trouble Down Under Will Spread |
Australian politicians want digital platforms to pay media companies more for their content. Regulators world-wide are watching closely. |
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| 2021-02-17 05:55:00 |
Business |
Gucci Lags Behind Rivals as Tourist Shoppers Stay Home |
Fourth-quarter results mark a sharp turnaround for the fashion house after years of outperformance |
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| 2021-02-17 05:43:00 |
Experience Report |
Kitchen Gadget Inventors Navigate Backlash to ‘Lazy’ Products |
Why are devices designed to make kitchen tasks easier attacked? |
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| 2021-02-17 05:30:00 |
World |
Vaccine Delays in Developing Nations Risk Prolonging Pandemic |
As richer nations secure supplies, poorer countries struggle to inoculate their populations |
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| 2021-02-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Wells Fargo’s $8 Billion Question: How to Slash Costs Without Angering Regulators |
Bank says meeting regulators’ requirements after fake-account scandal takes precedence |
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| 2021-02-17 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Retail Sales Seen Rising Strongly on Stimulus in January |
Projected rise would follow three consecutive months of declining sales during the 2020 holiday shopping season |
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| 2021-02-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Online-Trading Platform Will Let Investors Bet on Yes-or-No Questions |
Sequoia, Chuck Schwab are among those backing Kalshi, which plans to launch in March |
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| 2021-02-17 05:30:00 |
Business |
Insiders at Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Sold Nearly $500 Million of Stock Last Year |
Executives at Moderna, Merck are among those who have reaped the biggest rewards |
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| 2021-02-17 04:57:00 |
Business |
Nestle to Sell Poland Spring, Pure Life and Other Water Brands for $4.3 Billion |
World’s largest bottled-water maker seeks to sharpen its focus on more lucrative, premium brands in North America |
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| 2021-02-17 04:54:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Retail Sales Data |
Futures linked to the Dow edged lower, suggesting the blue-chips index may tick down a day after closing at an all-time high |
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| 2021-02-17 04:46:00 |
Tech |
‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games Extends Legal Battle With Apple to Europe |
Game developer is disputing with tech giants over revenue sharing in multiple countries |
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| 2021-02-17 01:45:00 |
CIO Journal |
Maersk Plans to Put Carbon-Neutral Container Ship In Operation in Two Years |
The shipping line is advancing its green-ship timetable with a ‘feeder’ vessel that will operate on biofuel |
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| 2021-02-16 23:31:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says He Wants K-8 Schools Open Five Days a Week |
White House earlier said its pledge to reopen schools within 100 days would be satisfied by having in-person instruction one day a week |
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| 2021-02-16 22:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Meet With Unions Pushing for Infrastructure Spending |
Union leaders hope to win commitments for spending on infrastructure, clean energy in meeting with president |
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| 2021-02-16 20:45:00 |
Markets |
SEC Sues Morningstar, Alleging Undisclosed Changes to Bond Ratings |
Adjustments were made to 30 commercial mortgage-backed securities valued at $30 billion, SEC says in lawsuit |
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| 2021-02-16 20:36:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
U.S. Bankruptcy Watchdog Says NRA Law Firm Has ‘Disqualifying Conflicts’ |
Justice Department bankruptcy overseer says Brewer firm has interests that could impede it from working as special counsel to the gun group |
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| 2021-02-16 19:58:00 |
Opinion |
What Did Democrats Want From Impeachment? |
After agreement to avoid witnesses, an immediate call for another investigation. |
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| 2021-02-16 19:16:00 |
Business |
Marriott’s Next CEO Likely to Come From Inside |
Two executives currently leading hotel company’s day-to-day operations are seen as top choices |
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| 2021-02-16 18:50:00 |
Business |
Alden Global Capital Agrees to Buy Rest of Tribune Publishing |
Hedge fund to pay $17.25 a share in deal that values the newspaper publisher around $630 million |
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| 2021-02-16 18:48:00 |
Markets |
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Bets Billions on Verizon and Chevron |
Conglomerate has purchased $8.6 billion in mobile carrier’s stock and $4.1 billion in oil company |
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| 2021-02-16 18:45:00 |
U.S. |
Hacker Claims to Have Stolen Files Belonging to Prominent Law Firm Jones Day |
Firm disputes network breach, says its file-transfer company was compromised |
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| 2021-02-16 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Hunting for Internships During the Pandemic |
Students discuss changing experiences of the job market. |
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| 2021-02-16 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Political Making of a Texas Power Outage |
How bad energy policy led to rolling blackouts in the freezing Lone Star State. |
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| 2021-02-16 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
For Better Elections, Copy the Neighbors |
As states weigh reform, a new project aims to collect best practices. |
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| 2021-02-16 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
A Brushback to Nasdaq—and the SEC |
Senators explain why a stock exchange can’t impose social policy. |
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| 2021-02-16 18:29:00 |
Politics |
Trump Criticizes McConnell, Calling Him a ‘Political Hack’ |
‘If Republican Senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again,’ a lengthy statement from the former president said |
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| 2021-02-16 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
How Biden Can Liberate Americans Shackled Abroad |
Washington should not tolerate foreign actors who wrongfully or unlawfully imprison U.S. citizens. |
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| 2021-02-16 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Show Me the U-Hauls |
In my small Missouri town, we’re awaiting an exodus from the beleaguered cities. |
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| 2021-02-16 18:25:00 |
Books |
‘The Hidden History of Coined Words’ Review: Saying It Another Way |
Inventing words was once thought pretentious. Now it is considered an achievement, though it may still induce ‘coiner’s remorse.’ |
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| 2021-02-16 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Texas Cold’Em |
Neither the blackouts nor their fixes teach anything useful about climate risks. |
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| 2021-02-16 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
The Minimum Wage’s Racially Discriminatory Roots |
If the filibuster is a ‘Jim Crow relic,’ so is a policy designed to curtail the abundance of black labor. |
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| 2021-02-16 17:40:00 |
U.S. |
Ruling Permits New York City to Publish Police Disciplinary Records |
Federal court dismisses appeal brought by unions for police, firefighters and corrections officers to block the disclosure |
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| 2021-02-16 17:21:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Reverses Guidance That Impeded Funding for Hudson Rail Tunnel |
Decision draws praise from proponents of Gateway project to link New Jersey and New York City |
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| 2021-02-16 17:10:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Completes Purchase of Shopify Competitor Selz |
Web retailing giant had formed team to study Shopify amid growing competition for smaller merchants creating online stores |
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| 2021-02-16 17:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
IBM Says Its Carbon Capture Research Will Help Meet 2030 Net-Zero Goal |
A company research product is looking at using cloud-computing power and AI to design materials that capture carbon dioxide |
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| 2021-02-16 16:59:00 |
Tech |
Prep Your Tech for Power Outages and Energy Blackouts |
Before a blackout hits your area, here are the phone settings you’ll want to enable and the gear that will keep you connected in case of a power outage |
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| 2021-02-16 16:49:00 |
Opera Review |
‘The Glitch’ and ‘Save the Boys’ Reviews: Intimate Approaches to Dark Stories |
Nico Muhly’s two-person opera inspired by the true story of Joyce Mitchell, a prison tailor who helped two inmates escape; a SOLO performance by John Holiday of an 1887 temperance poem set to music by Tyshawn Sorey. |
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| 2021-02-16 16:44:00 |
Music Review |
‘Little Oblivions’ by Julien Baker Review: Climbing Back From Rock Bottom |
The 25-year-old singer-songwriter confronts her struggle with substance abuse on an album that embraces melody. |
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| 2021-02-16 16:44:00 |
World |
Canada Weighs Buybacks of AR-15 Style Rifles Used in U.S. Shootings |
New gun-control legislation could allow cities to ban handguns |
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| 2021-02-16 16:41:00 |
Television Review |
‘Behind Her Eyes’ Review: Women on the Verge of a Supernatural Breakdown |
In a Netflix series based on the Sarah Pinborough novel, coincidences lead a single mom to become entangled with a psychiatrist and his troubled wife. |
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| 2021-02-16 16:38:00 |
Television Review |
‘Shook’ Review: The DMs Are Coming From Inside the House |
Jennifer Harrington’s smart horror film skewers social-media influencers—literally. |
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| 2021-02-16 16:37:00 |
Politics |
Trump, Giuliani Accused of Conspiring to Incite U.S. Capitol Riot in New Lawsuit |
Suit filed by NAACP, Rep. Bennie Thompson also names Proud Boys, Oath Keepers as defendants |
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| 2021-02-16 16:24:00 |
Business |
AIG Profit Falls on Catastrophes, Travel Insurance |
Company’s closely watched adjusted income fell 10% in the fourth quarter, hurt by additional Covid-19 costs |
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| 2021-02-16 16:22:00 |
World |
Iran to Tightly Restrict Inspectors’ Access if U.S. Sanctions Not Lifted |
The U.N. atomic agency told members that Iran would curtail its monitoring from Feb. 23 |
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| 2021-02-16 16:09:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
DraftKings Names New Compliance Chief |
Jennifer Aguiar will oversee corporate compliance and enterprise risk management |
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| 2021-02-16 16:04:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Judge Lets Revlon Lenders Keep Citi’s Botched $500 Million Payment |
Brigade Capital Management and other investors win court ruling allowing them to keep the Revlon loan payment they received from their agent Citi |
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| 2021-02-16 16:01:00 |
World |
Investigators Probe Iraq Rocket Attack on U.S. Military Base in Erbil |
Iraqi and American officials aim to figure out how militants struck a heavily guarded air base used by U.S. in its campaign against Islamic State |
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| 2021-02-16 15:51:00 |
Tech |
Palantir Lays Out Growth Targets Following Public Debut |
Data-mining company to expand sales force, aiming for more than 30% growth annually over next five years |
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| 2021-02-16 15:40:00 |
Business |
Texas Livestock Industry Reels From Storm, Outages |
Exposure and frozen pipes threaten cattle; dairy farmers are forced to dump milk after plant shutdowns |
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| 2021-02-16 15:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
You Should Talk to Strangers—Even During the Pandemic |
Social distancing and isolation mean we’re missing out on serendipitous exchanges with strangers. Here’s why—and how—we should work to make them happen. |
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| 2021-02-16 15:21:00 |
Opinion |
Trade Debt Write-offs for Community Service |
At the Biden minimum-wage proposal of $15 an hour, forgiving $15,000 in student debt would require 1,000 hours of work. |
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| 2021-02-16 15:20:00 |
Opinion |
Rihanna Is Wrong, Mr. Modi Is Mostly Right |
Greta Thunberg and Meena Harris would condemn India to feudal agrarianism if Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were to heed their calls and rescind his historic agriculture deregulation. |
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| 2021-02-16 15:17:00 |
Opinion |
Randi Weingarten Replies to Riley on Unions |
A poll from EdNext that found parents’ opinions of teachers’ unions have become more favorable during the pandemic. |
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| 2021-02-16 15:15:00 |
Business |
General Electric Expects to Burn Cash in First Quarter |
CEO Larry Culp said first-quarter cash flow would likely be negative, but improved from a year ago; outlook for 2021 unchanged |
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| 2021-02-16 15:14:00 |
Business |
CVS Health Signals Re-entry Into ACA Marketplaces |
Pharmacy and insurance giant’s results beat analysts’ expectations for final quarter of 2020 |
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| 2021-02-16 15:13:00 |
World |
Shadow Network of Militias Backs Iran |
Monday’s rocket attack on U.S. base in Iraqi Kurdistan highlights danger posed by Shiite groups supported by Tehran |
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| 2021-02-16 14:09:00 |
CFO Journal |
Rockwell Automation Names Former 3M Executive as CFO |
Nicholas Gangestad is set to join the industrial automation company March 1 |
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| 2021-02-16 13:47:00 |
U.S. |
Amy Cooper Charge for Calling Police on Black Bird-Watcher Is Dismissed |
Prosecutors said Ms. Cooper completed a racial-education program |
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| 2021-02-16 13:45:00 |
World |
France’s Macron Wins National Assembly Backing for ‘Islamist Separatism’ Bill |
The proposed legislation heads to the French Senate amid criticism that it stigmatizes Muslims |
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| 2021-02-16 13:39:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Blame Wind for Texas Electricity Woes |
Renewable energy and market design are easy targets during electricity failures but they are inadequate explanations |
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| 2021-02-16 12:54:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin: What to Know Before Investing |
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| 2021-02-16 12:38:00 |
Opinion |
An Unconstitutional Voting ‘Reform’ |
Democrats want to impose federal rules on elections for president. Congress doesn’t have that power. |
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| 2021-02-16 12:37:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden Gets Tested in Iraq |
The world is watching how he responds to an attack on U.S. forces. |
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| 2021-02-16 12:35:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP Won’t Purge Trump |
The rank and file don’t see him as a liability, and his supporters are dug in. |
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| 2021-02-16 12:20:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Extends Covid-19 Mortgage Relief |
A foreclosure moratorium will now run through June 30, and borrowers will get more time to seek help with payments |
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| 2021-02-16 11:41:00 |
World |
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Dies at Age 62 |
Lutheran missionary’s son was first person outside company’s founding family to head hotel operator |
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| 2021-02-16 11:33:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Trades Above $50,000 for First Time |
Digital currency’s total market value in circulation rises to $940 billion |
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| 2021-02-16 11:27:00 |
Business |
Top Companies for Customer Satisfaction |
IBM, Caterpillar and Agilent scored highest in this category in the Management Top 250 ranking |
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| 2021-02-16 10:50:00 |
Markets |
This Laser War Has Gotten Expensive |
Competing acquisition offers for Coherent have pushed laser maker’s valuation to decade high |
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| 2021-02-16 10:44:00 |
Markets |
Europe Faces Tough Task in Weaning Economy Off $1.8 Trillion in Covid-19 Relief |
Fresh numbers show the scale of measures underpinning the region’s consumers and businesses |
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| 2021-02-16 10:40:00 |
Markets |
Is Boeing Too Late to Build a Midrange Plane? |
Jet maker may be reviving plans for a new aircraft to serve medium-haul flights, but the story of the Boeing 757 shows that timing can be everything |
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| 2021-02-16 10:23:00 |
Markets |
CoStar Group Submits Competing Offer to Buy CoreLogic for About $6.9 Billion |
CoreLogic earlier this month agreed to sell itself to two private-equity firms for about $6 billion |
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| 2021-02-16 10:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
What to Do When Your Child Tests Positive For Covid-19 |
A child’s diagnosis presents challenges for the whole family. Here are some strategies. |
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| 2021-02-16 09:56:00 |
Business |
Warner Music Takes Stake in Prince Al-Waleed’s Rotana Music |
Deal expands presence of Len Blavatnik’s Warner in the growing Mideast market |
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| 2021-02-16 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Invest in Employee Training, Software to Speed Up Forecasting |
Finance executives are helping employees improve data-management skills |
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| 2021-02-16 09:19:00 |
Markets |
Ex-Goldman Sachs Analyst and Brother Charged In U.K. Insider Trading Case |
Charges from U.K. authorities relate to trades in companies advised by Goldman, including chip giant ARM Holdings |
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| 2021-02-16 09:00:00 |
Business |
Shopify’s Secret Weapon Is Thousands of New Business Owners |
Americans are opening online stores during Covid-19 pandemic, but many startups fail |
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| 2021-02-16 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Wisconsin Covid-19 Response Is Shaped by Political Divide |
Biden prepares to visit Milwaukee on his first official trip since taking office as he promotes efforts to fight pandemic |
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| 2021-02-16 08:45:00 |
World |
China Nudges Accused Video Pirates Down the Plank, Stirring Frustration Over Censorship |
Copyright investigation into Renren Yingshi casts spotlight on increasing controls under Xi Jinping |
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| 2021-02-16 08:39:00 |
World |
Aung San Suu Kyi, Detained Since Myanmar’s Coup, Attends Closed Court Hearing |
The lawyer appointed by her party to represent her wasn’t permitted to be at the video proceedings and didn’t know police had filed two charges against her. |
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| 2021-02-16 08:24:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank Stock Sets New Record in Throwback to Dot-Com Boom |
Tech investor again rides wave of optimism, but enjoys stronger foundation than in 2000 internet bubble |
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| 2021-02-16 08:23:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Trial of Nine Pro-Democracy Activists Begins |
Martin Lee, newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai are among the veteran activists facing charges that carry possible prison sentences of up to five years |
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| 2021-02-16 08:14:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Variants Outpace Europe’s Slow Vaccine Rollout |
Spread of British and other variants is accelerating even as overall numbers fall, likely extending restrictions through the region’s winter |
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| 2021-02-16 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Foreign Investors Load Up on U.S. Warehouses |
Buyers who often look to trophy properties in large cities are now betting on e-commerce infrastructure |
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| 2021-02-16 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Live Venues Hit by Covid-19 Await $15 Billion Grant Program |
Some businesses say need for aid is urgent, seek loans through existing Paycheck Protection Program |
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| 2021-02-16 07:59:00 |
Markets |
Palantir, BorgWarner, Occidental Petroleum: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures climbed, signaling major indexes could notch fresh records |
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| 2021-02-16 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Reviews Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline |
U.S. considers whether to waive or impose sanctions on builders of Russian gas pipeline |
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| 2021-02-16 07:00:00 |
Markets |
New Rule on 401(k) Rollovers Takes Effect, as Biden Sticks With Trump-Era Change |
Regulation beefs up consumer protection on retirement accounts |
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| 2021-02-16 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Oil’s Missing-Barrel Mystery Stumps Forecasters |
Crude prices have made up their pandemic losses, but further gains are clouded by questions regarding where all the excess barrels went |
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| 2021-02-16 06:00:00 |
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Pandemic Spurs Companies to Increase Tech Startup Investing |
Corporations are expanding venture-capital commitments and launching new funds |
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| 2021-02-16 05:30:00 |
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Aiming to Cash In on Data, European Firms Grapple With Privacy Laws |
Companies are seeking regulatory guidance on how to avoid revealing personal data |
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| 2021-02-16 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Signals a More Aggressive Stance Toward Wall Street |
The regulator has rolled back a policy that helped companies navigate a risk in settling securities law violations |
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| 2021-02-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Lumber Prices Notch Records on Building, Remodeling Boom |
Futures have surged over the past three weeks as the pandemic’s hottest commodity continues to be in high demand |
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| 2021-02-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs to Offer Its Investing Know-How to the Masses |
Elite Wall Street firm is set to unveil Marcus Invest, a robo-advisory wealth-management platform |
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| 2021-02-16 05:00:00 |
Markets |
Why 2021 Promises a Fresh Wave of Defaults From Corporate China |
Property developers, which are a big part of the Chinese offshore bond market, could be one source of stress |
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| 2021-02-16 04:36:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Gain, Energy Prices Rise |
The S&P 500 and Dow indexes are on track to hit new all-time highs after notching records at the end of last week |
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| 2021-02-16 03:30:00 |
Markets |
In the Long Run, Stocks Really Do Go Up |
Returns for most investors squirreling money away over a period of years are clearly positive |
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| 2021-02-16 01:43:00 |
Business |
Iron Ore’s Rally Shields BHP From Pain of China Trade Dispute |
Mining company reports $6.04 billion underlying profit as Chinese infrastructure spending drives the commodity’s price to nine-year high |
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| 2021-02-15 21:55:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Doesn’t Care About Trump Brand in 2022, He Just Wants Electable Candidates |
Minority leader’s strategy to GOP regaining Senate: channeling Trump energy while limiting extremist hopefuls |
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| 2021-02-15 18:47:00 |
World |
Iraq Rocket Attack Targets U.S.-Led Coalition, in Test for Biden |
Assault kills a contractor and injures a U.S. service member and five other contractors; president is briefed |
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| 2021-02-15 18:21:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi Outlines Steps to Create 9/11-Style Commission to Investigate Capitol Riot |
House speaker says independent commission will probe Jan. 6 attack that was focus of Trump’s second impeachment |
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| 2021-02-15 18:10:00 |
Tech |
Parler Resurfaces Online After Monthlong Service Disruption |
Social-media platform restores some functions after tech giants moved against app following riot at U.S. Capitol |
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| 2021-02-15 18:03:00 |
Opinion |
Acquittal Vindicated the Constitution, Not Trump |
House managers wanted us to rush through a sham trial. Instead we did our duty to the rule of law. |
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| 2021-02-15 18:01:00 |
Books |
‘George Washington’ Review: Our Founding Politician |
Washington was a savvy packager of his own personal virtues. He knew that if you don’t engage in a bit of self-aggrandizement, you lose. |
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| 2021-02-15 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Rough Start With the World |
This has been one of the shortest and coldest diplomatic honeymoons on record. |
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| 2021-02-15 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Human Cost of a Minimum Wage |
Workers have more to fear from well-meaning pols than from capitalism. |
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| 2021-02-15 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: The Thrill of Covering Trump |
‘By far the most difficult challenge was reporting that Trump had gotten something right.’ |
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| 2021-02-15 16:25:00 |
Business |
NTSB Probes Runway Steering Issues With High-End Piper Private Planes |
U.S. air-crash investigators look for links among steering difficulties affecting certain Piper turboprop models |
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| 2021-02-15 15:30:00 |
World |
Symptomatic Covid-19 Cases Dropped 94% With Pfizer Vaccine, Israeli Data Show |
Study comparing two groups of 600,000 people also found vaccine recipients 92% less likely to develop severe illness |
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| 2021-02-15 14:58:00 |
World |
Ebola Returns to West Africa as Region Battles Covid-19 |
Authorities and World Health Organization rush to roll out vaccine to halt spread of twin outbreak |
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| 2021-02-15 14:09:00 |
Opinion |
A Deep Green Freeze |
Power shortages show the folly of eliminating natural gas—and coal. |
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| 2021-02-15 14:02:00 |
Markets |
Universal Music IPO Has One Off-Beat Note |
Record label will be spun out of Vivendi by end of year—positive news for investors, with possible exception of Amsterdam listing |
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| 2021-02-15 13:34:00 |
World |
West Unites Against Detention of Foreign Nationals in Signal to China |
Declaration targets a political tactic that has been employed by the likes of China, Iran, Russia and North Korea |
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| 2021-02-15 13:31:00 |
Opinion |
Does Respectable Mediocrity Offend Nobody? |
A conventional letter grade for each course is recorded for every student at Reed College. |
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| 2021-02-15 13:30:00 |
Opinion |
The Often Irrational Rationing of Vaccines |
Why is eligibility is expanded when the highest priority group of those wanting vaccines hasn’t yet been completely vaccinated? |
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| 2021-02-15 13:29:00 |
Business |
WHO Approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use |
Listing clears way for delivery of free shots to developing nations |
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| 2021-02-15 13:29:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Diplomacy, China and Climate Change |
It is naive to think that, in John Kerry’s words, climate change would ever be treated by the Chinese as “a critical stand alone issue. |
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| 2021-02-15 12:19:00 |
World |
WTO Appoints Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as First Female Leader |
Former Nigerian finance minister faces a tough task in reviving the influence of the organization |
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| 2021-02-15 12:00:00 |
U.S. |
Who’s Who in the Race to Be the Next Manhattan District Attorney |
Eight candidates are split between insiders with prosecutorial experience and outsiders without; an all-important June election |
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| 2021-02-15 11:59:00 |
Arts |
Ed Ruscha Exhibit Examines the Artist’s Oklahoma Roots |
Major homecoming show at new $30 million Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center chronicles the rise of a pioneering conceptual artist |
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| 2021-02-15 11:51:00 |
Opinion |
Support the Police, Oppose Misconduct |
Officers must be held accountable when they violate the law. |
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| 2021-02-15 11:49:00 |
Opinion |
Join the Lincoln Project, Drive Off With a Lemon |
With convenient timing, the media discover the anti-Trumpers aren’t all they were cracked up to be. |
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| 2021-02-15 11:31:00 |
Politics |
Obamacare Helper Groups Call for More Funding to Meet Enrollment Demand |
President Biden’s launch of new sign-up window for ACA health-insurance plans will strain resources, groups say |
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| 2021-02-15 11:26:00 |
Politics |
In Biden World, Economic Policy Is National Security Policy |
These days, U.S. security is more dependent on adopting emerging technologies and making sure supply chains for critical goods are at home |
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| 2021-02-15 10:12:00 |
Opinion |
Who Are the Covid Investigators? |
Members of a WHO origin probe have conflicts of interest. |
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| 2021-02-15 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Corporate Spending Plans Tweaked as Recovery Pace Remains Uncertain |
Some companies are moving away from annual budgets in favor of rolling forecasts |
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| 2021-02-15 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Ivy League Is Still on the Sidelines. Wealthy Alumni Are Not Happy. |
Billionaire Joe Tsai’s rebuffed offer to fund a lacrosse ‘bubble’ is one sign of how pressure is mounting on the conference that never returned to the field. |
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| 2021-02-15 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Investors Look Back to the Future |
Investors in mortgage companies are starting to anticipate a turn in the cycle, but it may be premature to call an end to the boom |
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| 2021-02-15 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Bill Gates Has a Master Plan for Battling Climate Change |
The co-founder of Microsoft became obsessed with developing clean tech through his philanthropic work. With a new book, ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,’ and a cadre of billionaire partners, he now has an action plan for ending the world’s carbon dependency. |
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| 2021-02-15 08:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Are Instagram ‘Fit Pics,’ Why Are they So Popular and Who is Taking Them? |
On Instagram, thousands of amateur fashion influencers post outfit photos each day—often begging their partners, friends or even their kids to be their personal photographers |
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| 2021-02-15 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Reach Fresh Highs as Cold Blast Hits Texas |
Freezing weather boosted demand for fuel and power, while threatening oil-and-gas output in key production state |
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| 2021-02-15 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Some Truckers Are Thriving as Companies Reset Supply Chains |
Efforts to meet growing e-commerce consumer demand have less-than-truckload carriers handling more freight |
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| 2021-02-15 08:00:00 |
Business |
What’s the Best Business School? For This Year’s M.B.A. Rankings, It’s Not Who You Think. |
As Harvard, Stanford, other elite schools skip some rankings this year, European universities top lists, lesser-known programs get a boost |
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| 2021-02-15 06:32:00 |
Markets |
The Uberization of Private Jets Might Be Here to Stay |
More executives are flying in business jets than before Covid-19, which could eventually reshape trends in small-aircraft manufacturing |
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| 2021-02-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Borrowing Binge Reaches Riskiest Companies |
Demand for corporate debt has offered lifelines to struggling firms that can borrow at interest rates once reserved for the safest type of bonds |
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| 2021-02-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Vaccine Approval Process: Does It Take Too Long? |
Here are answers to some questions about the FDA review panels |
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| 2021-02-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Investors Who Bet Big—and Lost Big |
GameStop and the Reddit-fueled frenzy around it have been celebrated as a triumph for small investors. But lots of them are in the red. |
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| 2021-02-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Pro-Trump Candidates Launch Early Senate, Governor Bids |
GOP hopefuls in several midterm races are tying themselves closely to the former president and his legacy |
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| 2021-02-15 04:48:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher on Presidents Day Holiday |
The S&P 500 could open higher on Tuesday after notching an all-time high at the close of markets on Friday |
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| 2021-02-15 04:43:00 |
Markets |
The Currency-Market Snoozefest Might Not Last |
Foreign-exchange markets have returned to their pre-pandemic placidity even as stock-market volatility remains elevated |
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| 2021-02-14 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Challenges of Getting Long-Covid Patients Back to Work |
Some people have gone months without fully recovering from the virus—here’s how they’ve tried to manage their illness while doing their jobs |
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| 2021-02-14 19:09:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Join G-7 Leaders in Virtual Meeting to Discuss Pandemic Response |
President will also focus on the global economic recovery, White House said |
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| 2021-02-14 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Non-Vindication |
He may run again, but he won’t win another national election. |
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| 2021-02-14 16:49:00 |
Politics |
Impeachment Over, Biden Agenda Faces GOP Seeking to Unify in Opposition |
Democrats are moving on to cabinet nominees and pandemic relief, which one Republican calls ‘the most radical agenda’ |
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| 2021-02-14 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: GDP, Retail Sales, Housing |
After three straight down months, a rebound in U.S. retail sales is forecast for January |
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| 2021-02-14 12:00:00 |
World |
Indian Activist Arrested for Sharing Document That Supports Farmer Protests |
Bangalore woman allegedly disseminated an online tool kit that was originally posted by campaigner Greta Thunberg |
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| 2021-02-14 11:01:00 |
World |
Carlos Menem, Argentine President Who Ushered in ‘Pizza and Champagne’ Era, Dies at 90 |
The flamboyant Peronist liberalized the economy and strengthened ties with Washington, but also faced graft probes and planted the seeds of a debt crisis |
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| 2021-02-14 10:25:00 |
Business |
Why So Many Covid-19 Workers’ Comp Claims Are Being Rejected |
Employees who allege they contracted coronavirus on the job can face a high bar to prove their cases |
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| 2021-02-14 10:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccines Aren’t Yet Luring Workers Back to the Office |
A more-widespread return is expected to begin in late spring or early summer |
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| 2021-02-14 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Covid Vaccines for the Tokyo Olympics Have Become a Political Issue |
Around the world, sports officials are asking their governments to help get shots for their athletes. |
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| 2021-02-14 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Make Your iPad More Like a Laptop |
The iPad can do nearly anything your laptop can do and then some—as long as you have the right apps and accessories |
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| 2021-02-14 08:00:00 |
Opinion |
Why Joe Biden Needs Bipartisanship |
Working across the aisle is a key part of his appeal to swing voters—and Mitch McConnell knows it. |
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| 2021-02-14 07:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
My Phony Valentine: Covid Fuels Romance Scams |
The pandemic has created fertile soil for fraudsters to swindle the unsuspecting, regulators say |
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| 2021-02-14 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
For Better Health During the Pandemic, Is Two Hours Outdoors the New 10,000 Steps? |
The physical and mental damage inflicted by Covid has doctors, researchers and others racing to tap into nature’s therapeutic effects |
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| 2021-02-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
European Banks Use Pandemic to Clean House |
Long resistant to change, Germany’s Commerzbank and others are slashing jobs, closing branches and forcing customers online |
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| 2021-02-14 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Lower-Income Covid-19 Aid Recipients Seen Boosting Consumer Spending |
Retail sales rose in January after three months of declines, Commerce Department is expected to report |
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| 2021-02-13 21:04:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Sharpens Republican Divides |
Seven Republicans voted to convict, and several more, including Mitch McConnell, criticized the ex-president, who still commands loyalty |
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| 2021-02-13 20:37:00 |
Politics |
White House Spokesman Resigns After Threatening Remarks to Politico Reporter |
TJ Ducklo had been put on unpaid leave for threatening a reporter pursuing a story about his relationship with another journalist |
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| 2021-02-13 17:08:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Clears Way for Extradition of Two Americans Accused in Ghosn Escape |
Decision brings an end to a nine-month legal effort by a father and his son to avoid being sent to Japan to face criminal charges |
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| 2021-02-13 15:55:00 |
U.S. |
New York Police Investigate Subway Killings |
Four people were stabbed, two fatally, in separate attacks in the subway system in two days |
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| 2021-02-13 15:26:00 |
Politics |
Jaime Herrera Beutler Takes Center Stage at Trump’s Impeachment Trial |
The GOP lawmaker’s statement about a pivotal Jan. 6 call briefly delayed proceedings and focused attention on Trump’s actions during the riot |
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| 2021-02-13 15:04:00 |
Business |
Boeing CEO Said Board Moved Quickly on MAX Safety; New Details Suggest Otherwise |
Shareholders’ suit citing internal Boeing documents alleges board didn’t act as fast on safety as CEO David Calhoun said |
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| 2021-02-13 13:49:00 |
World |
Earthquake Hits Northern Japan |
The 7.3-magnitude quake was centered in the Pacific Ocean near Fukushima prefecture |
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| 2021-02-13 13:33:00 |
Law |
New York Prosecutors Investigating Trump’s Manhattan Properties |
Officials are investigating loans the former president took on four buildings, including his flagship Trump Tower |
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| 2021-02-13 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Shakespeare Can Teach Us About Empathy |
In an age of political division, plays like ‘Othello’ and ‘The Merchant of Venice’ offer lessons in understanding difference |
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| 2021-02-13 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Roses Came to Mean True Love |
Our favorite Valentine’s Day flower was already a symbol of passion in ancient Greek mythology |
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| 2021-02-13 12:00:00 |
Tech |
How Congress Might Upend Section 230, the Law Big Tech Is Built On |
Lawmakers have sweeping plans to change the foundational covenant between the government and internet platforms. Some experts are cheering, others are wondering if they’ll be burning down the internet rather than saving it. |
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| 2021-02-13 11:53:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Expresses ‘Deep Concerns’ Over China Withholding Data From Pandemic Investigators |
National security adviser says it is imperative World Health Organization report be free of China’s intervention |
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| 2021-02-13 10:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Trevor Bauer Became Baseball’s Highest-Paid Player. The Dodgers Got a Tax Break. |
Bauer can earn $85 million in two years under his unusual short-term free-agent contract with the Dodgers–who can soften the penalties for their high payroll. |
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| 2021-02-13 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Task Forces Take On Covid-19, Climate Change |
The 25 groups created via presidential decree are more than prior administrations had at this point |
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| 2021-02-13 09:00:00 |
Tech |
The Latest Remote-Learning Battle: Requiring Kids to Keep Cameras On |
Many students say they feel more engaged with their cameras on, but not if they are the only ones; parents say, just make it a rule |
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| 2021-02-13 09:00:00 |
Politics |
A Domestic Terrorism Law Is Debated Anew After Capitol Riot |
Addressing violent extremism is a Biden priority, but whether the U.S. needs a specific new law is up for debate |
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| 2021-02-13 09:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Purdue Lawyers Face Disclosure Questions Over Sackler Defense Deal |
Law firms defending Purdue Pharma in opioid probes should have disclosed a defense agreement with the company’s owners, legal experts say |
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| 2021-02-13 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
No Hoodies and Allbirds for These Women in Tech |
The tech-bro uniform is on its way out. Here’s how a new generation of women in tech is changing the status quo, starting with what they wear. |
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| 2021-02-13 08:00:00 |
Markets |
If Tesla Bubble Bursts, Catastrophe Won’t Follow |
Not all bubbles are equal. Britain’s bicycle-stock bubble of the 1890s holds lessons for today’s electric-vehicle mania. |
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| 2021-02-13 08:00:00 |
World |
China’s Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy Boosts Its Influence in Europe |
Serbia’s successful use of Chinese shots inspires other European nations to seek Beijing’s assistance |
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| 2021-02-13 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
Discovering Art Nouveau |
The early modernist style, evocative of the natural world, can be seen in abundance in whimsical buildings along the Danube and elsewhere in Europe. |
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| 2021-02-13 06:00:00 |
Politics |
In Review, Biden Seeks New Balance in Saudi Ties |
Administration looks to toughen scrutiny while maintaining a key strategic relationship |
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| 2021-02-13 05:41:00 |
Politics |
Senate to Hear Closing Arguments in Trump Impeachment |
Senators could vote as early as Saturday on whether to convict Trump of inciting the mob that attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6 |
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| 2021-02-13 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Challenges to Covid-19 Lockdowns Have Been Mostly Losing in Court |
Judges generally uphold restrictions on businesses and the scope of freedom, in biggest test of state governments’ legal power in a century |
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| 2021-02-13 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Forget Self-Driving Cars—the Pentagon Wants Autonomous Ships, Choppers and Jets |
Advanced technology developed for military uses could eventually be integrated in civilian products |
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| 2021-02-12 21:32:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Testing Won’t Be Required Before Domestic Flights, CDC Says |
Airlines had opposed such a measure; CDC reiterated guidance that Americans refrain from travel |
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| 2021-02-12 21:13:00 |
Politics |
Trump Impeachment Trial: Takeaways From the Fourth Day |
Key moments and themes as Trump’s lawyers mounted their defense |
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| 2021-02-12 20:35:00 |
Politics |
Donald Trump Impeachment Trial Still Has GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy Asking Questions |
The Louisiana Republican, a prolific note-taker during the proceedings, is a surprise swing vote |
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| 2021-02-12 20:12:00 |
Business |
Opioid Settlement Tax Breaks Sought by Four Drug Companies |
McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and Johnson & Johnson stand to reap about $1 billion each |
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| 2021-02-12 19:39:00 |
CIO Journal |
Private-Equity Deals for Information Technology Soar as Companies Modernize Infrastructure |
Investors cite increasing need for IT services in retail, healthcare, hospitality and other sectors |
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| 2021-02-12 19:35:00 |
World |
Caught in Myanmar’s Rohingya Tragedy, a Bride Fights to Reach Her Groom |
Braving traffickers and angry seas, Sadeka found herself trapped on a remote island; ‘all the women here’ think about suicide |
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| 2021-02-12 19:17:00 |
World |
Canadian Court Rules Gunmaker Smith & Wesson Can Be Liable for 2018 Shooting |
Company’s failure to provide gun safeguards is sufficient grounds for a class-action suit to proceed, judge says |
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| 2021-02-12 19:14:00 |
Markets |
Lyft, Bumble, Walt Disney: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-02-12 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
The Pandemic Spending Hangover |
Federal debt has reached 100% of GDP even before Biden’s plans become law. |
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| 2021-02-12 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Cuomo Covid Coverup |
His adviser admits to covering up New York’s nursing home deaths. |
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| 2021-02-12 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Herold of Lawsuits to Come |
A Labor lawyer who pushed a dubious charge against Oracle is back. |
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| 2021-02-12 18:37:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup, Bank of America Cut CEO Pay |
Profit dropped at both banks last year; Citigroup CEO Michael Corbat’s pay was reduced by 21% |
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| 2021-02-12 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Kindness of Strangers Probably Saved a Boy’s Life |
Five people decided to intervene in a family matter when they saw a bruised child. |
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| 2021-02-12 17:57:00 |
Books |
‘W-3’ Review: The World of the Ward |
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| 2021-02-12 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
The Times Is Changing, Badly |
Editors and managers at a great newspaper gather around Twitter to find out what they think. |
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| 2021-02-12 17:56:00 |
Books |
‘Prey’ Review: A Forbidden Conversation |
An argument that links between the surge of migrants into Europe and a rise in violence against women must be addressed. |
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| 2021-02-12 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
Public Employee Unions Are Having a Fine Old Lockdown |
Politicians begging Washington for a bailout have been doling out raises to government workers. |
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| 2021-02-12 16:43:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
DNB Says Authorities Have Ended Probe Into Money-Laundering Allegations |
Icelandic media reports had said that fishing group Samherji used the Norwegian bank to funnel money to a shell company |
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| 2021-02-12 16:35:00 |
Markets |
American Express Acknowledges DOJ Review of Card Sales |
Company adds it received a ‘civil investigative demand’ from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau |
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| 2021-02-12 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
How Many People Participated in the Cuomo Cover-Up? |
A media hero presides over a disaster for New York residents. |
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| 2021-02-12 16:14:00 |
Opinion |
Catholic Social Teaching and Social Healing |
The progressive wing of Roman Catholicism has more in common with secular progressives than with conservative Catholics and other Christians. |
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| 2021-02-12 16:13:00 |
Opinion |
On Identity Politics and Changing Attitudes |
The left portrays racial and ethnic minorities (with the exception of Asians, Jews, and other successful groups) as hapless victims of historical oppression. |
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| 2021-02-12 16:11:00 |
Opinion |
Odd Investment for Such a Prominent Climate Activist |
Private jets produce many times the amount of carbon per passenger than do commercial aircraft. |
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| 2021-02-12 16:10:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama Execution Over Clergy Access |
State must allow inmate to have his pastor present, high court rules |
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| 2021-02-12 16:08:00 |
Masterpiece |
A Standard Still on the Tracks at 80 |
Billy Strayhorn’s ‘Take the ‘A’ Train’ performed by Duke Ellington’s orchestra summons the hustle and bustle of a trip up to Harlem. |
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| 2021-02-12 15:50:00 |
Politics |
White House Suspends Spokesman for Comments to Politico Reporter |
TJ Ducklo, the deputy press secretary, was reprimanded after allegedly threatening a Politico reporter pursuing a story about his relationship with another journalist |
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| 2021-02-12 15:47:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Impeachment Trial Grapples With Definition of Incitement |
Lawmakers at odds over whether ex-president’s actions meet standards for criminal incitement, even as that doesn’t necessarily apply under impeachment |
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| 2021-02-12 15:41:00 |
U.S. |
Amazon Aims to Head Off Suit by New York Over Worker Issues |
Online retailer says Attorney General Letitia James doesn’t have authority to regulate workplace safety |
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| 2021-02-12 15:21:00 |
Politics |
CDC Presses K-12 Schools to Reopen |
Public-health agency issues new guidelines for schools to reopen safely |
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| 2021-02-12 15:19:00 |
Markets |
ARK Investment Pushes Back on Upstart SPAC With Similar Name |
Superstar fund manager says investors are confusing new blank-check company called Ark Global Acquisition with Cathie Wood’s firm |
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| 2021-02-12 15:15:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Insight Partners Preps New Fund Targeting At Least $12 Billion |
Firm’s new fundraising effort comes less than a year after it collected $9.5 billion for its previous flagship fund |
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| 2021-02-12 15:06:00 |
Markets |
Nasdaq’s Plan for Diversity on Corporate Boards Is Decried by Senate Republicans |
Banking Committee members say the plan is unnecessary and could harm financial performance |
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| 2021-02-12 14:33:00 |
Politics |
Limit on U.S. Debt, Untouched in Democrats’ Covid Aid Bill, Looms Later in the Year |
Democrats chose not to raise debt ceiling now and likely must act by late summer or early fall |
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| 2021-02-12 13:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pioneering Phillips Collection Turns 100 |
The Washington, D.C., museum looks forward to its second century with a new exhibition, ‘Seeing Differently.’ |
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| 2021-02-12 13:52:00 |
Opinion |
How Equality Lost to ‘Equity’ |
Civil-rights advocates abandon the old ideal for the new term, which ‘has no meaning’ and promises no progress but makes it easy to impute bigotry, says Shelby Steele. |
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| 2021-02-12 13:51:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Investigates Warnock-Led Group Over 2019 Voter-Registration Efforts |
State investigators say the New Georgia Project was slow to deliver more than 1,200 voter applications |
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| 2021-02-12 13:47:00 |
Real Estate |
13 Interior Design Trends Shaped by the Pandemic |
As we’ve quarantined at home, our needs for privacy, security, flexibility, floppability and beauty have changed the way we want to live. Here, 13 décor trends courtesy of 2020. |
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| 2021-02-12 13:26:00 |
Business |
Fox’s Dobbs, Bartiromo and Pirro Ask Court to Dismiss Defamation Suit |
Cable-news hosts say they were covering and commenting on newsworthy claims |
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| 2021-02-12 13:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Buccaneers’: From Boar Hunters to Pirates to Super Bowl Champions |
The romantic label for swashbucklers used by Tampa Bay’s NFL team has the same Caribbean roots as a term for barbecuing pork |
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| 2021-02-12 13:20:00 |
Politics |
Tariffs on Wine, Food From Europe to Stay for Now, U.S. Says |
Decision came despite intense lobbying by the U.S. restaurant and beverage industries that are already reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-02-12 13:04:00 |
China |
China Refuses to Give WHO Raw Data on Early Covid-19 Cases |
Officials withhold personalized information on patients that could help determine pandemic’s origins |
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| 2021-02-12 13:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccines Are Becoming Important Diplomatic Currency |
India sends 50,000 doses to the Seychelles, seeking to blunt Chinese inroads in the Indian Ocean |
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| 2021-02-12 13:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Takes Heat After Withholding Nursing-Home Death Data |
Aide told lawmakers that a DOJ probe prompted Cuomo administration to sideline a request for details |
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| 2021-02-12 12:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fashion Legend Norma Kamali’s ‘Handbook on Aging With Power’ |
After decades in an industry obsessed with youth, the designer writes in her new book that ‘you can feel better and be better with age’ |
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| 2021-02-12 12:38:00 |
Markets |
Coupang, South Korean E-Commerce Giant, Unveils U.S. IPO Plan |
SoftBank-backed firm’s debut expected to be largest by foreign company since Alibaba in 2014 |
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| 2021-02-12 12:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Mardini |
Burak Ayaz, the owner of Fahri Konsolos bar in the trendy Moda neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul, named this cocktail for the Southeastern city of Mardin. |
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| 2021-02-12 11:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is Istanbul on Your Post-Covid Travel Wish List? Why Wait? |
Turkey’s most hypnotic city isn’t as inaccessible as you think. You can teleport yourself there anytime with these TV shows, films, dishes, books and at least one psychedelic rock ’n’ roll band. |
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| 2021-02-12 11:38:00 |
Markets |
How the Stock Market Works Now: Elon Musk Tweets, Millions Buy |
The Tesla founder and other ‘messiahs of momentum’ can rally hordes of investors in the blink of an eye. But can these powerful outsiders predict the future any better than the insiders who came before them? |
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| 2021-02-12 11:31:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse to Pay $600 Million to Settle Securities Case |
Bank executives have vowed to clean up legacy legal cases at the Swiss lender that have cost it billions of dollars |
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| 2021-02-12 11:24:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Nominee for SEC Chief, Gary Gensler, Reports Net Worth Between $41 Million and $119 Million |
Most of the former Goldman Sachs banker’s earnings were from investment income |
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| 2021-02-12 11:21:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls in Early February |
Decline driven by downbeat expectations among lower-income households |
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| 2021-02-12 10:59:00 |
Business |
2022 Beijing Olympic Games Loom as Test for Corporate Sponsors |
Silence on human-rights issues risks alienating U.S. consumers; speaking up could earn the host nation’s ire |
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| 2021-02-12 10:59:00 |
Markets |
Why Women Investors Won’t Embrace Stocks |
Female investors have a cautious view of equities. That is a problem—for women as well as the rest of the finance world. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:55:00 |
Books |
‘A Worse Place Than Hell’ Review: The Crucible |
One of the Civil War’s bloodiest episodes left a lasting imprint on those who fought—and many who didn’t. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:50:00 |
Books |
‘Four Lost Cities’ Review: Stories in Stones |
Traveling the world, a writer looks for clues to the future in the urban world of the past. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:47:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Wu Cheng’en’s ‘Monkey King’ Review |
A Ming dynasty classic of action-packed hilarity gets a fresh translation. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:46:00 |
Books |
‘Venus and Aphrodite’ Review: Divine Passion, Divine Rage |
If sex is among the most potent human drives, the deity who embodied it must have been a power player. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:44:00 |
Books |
Five Best: On Desire |
Selected by the author, most recently, of ’22 Minutes of Unconditional Love.’ |
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| 2021-02-12 10:43:00 |
Markets |
WSJ Tax Guide 2021 Covers Year Like No Other |
Navigate this tax season with our guide on all you need to know |
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| 2021-02-12 10:43:00 |
Books |
‘Burning the Books’ Review: Murdering Knowledge |
The threats to a culture’s collective memory can come from neglect—or more sinister forces. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:42:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘Sylvie’ Review |
Visiting eras past through a vibrant graphic memoir and luminous picture books. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:41:00 |
Books |
‘The Rope’ Review: The Accused and the Crusader |
The color of Tom Williams’s skin made him a target, even as a national antiracism movement grew. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:40:00 |
Books |
Science Fiction: ‘The Witch’s Heart’ Review |
In a tale of goddesses and witches wronged, the mother of monsters gets her say. |
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| 2021-02-12 10:26:00 |
U.S. |
Most Capitol Riot Suspects Have No Far-Right Group Ties, a Challenge in Fight Against Extremism |
About 16% of those facing federal charges have known affiliations with extremist organizations |
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| 2021-02-12 10:15:00 |
Real Estate |
5 Paint Colors That Are Trending Big in the Pandemic |
With many Americans still housebound, we asked major paint brands which interior shades have been experiencing the biggest growth in sales. Their answers included a surprise or two. |
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| 2021-02-12 09:36:00 |
WSJ Logistics Report |
Today’s Logistics Report: Infrastructure’s Fast Lane; Seeking Automotive Chips; Coal Biting Back |
Today’s Top Supply Chain & Logistics News from WSJ |
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| 2021-02-12 09:36:00 |
Economy |
Federal Reserve to Test Ability of Largest Banks to Weather a Recession |
Stress test will feature a scenario in which markets seize up and unemployment jumps above 10% |
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| 2021-02-12 09:02:00 |
Markets |
Disney, HubSpot, Cloudflare, Coherent: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stocks are on track to end a choppy week with muted gains |
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| 2021-02-12 09:01:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Is Creating a New Senior Treasury Post for Climate Czar |
Obama administration veteran Sarah Bloom Raskin is top candidate to lead department’s climate efforts |
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| 2021-02-12 08:53:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Signals Policy Shift on California State Retirement-Savings Program |
President Biden in his campaign expressed support for government-sponsored savings programs |
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| 2021-02-12 08:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chocolat Chaud (Hot Chocolate) |
The secret to David Lebovitz’s Parisian-style hot chocolate is whole milk and plenty of high-quality dark chocolate |
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| 2021-02-12 08:38:00 |
Markets |
Platinum Jumps on Inflation Concerns, Propelled by Broader Rally |
The precious metal is trading close to its highest level in six years, and prices have more than doubled since March |
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| 2021-02-12 08:36:00 |
Markets |
Electronic-Components Maker II-VI Bids $260 a Share for Coherent |
Offer sets up three-way takeover battle for the laser maker as II-VI seeks to top offers already made by Lumentum and MKS Instruments |
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| 2021-02-12 08:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Soothing Hot Chocolate Recipes: 16 Self-Care Strategies |
Let the weather and the world do their worst. Made from scratch or from a packet, hot chocolate is always there for us. These are the ones to make and the ones to buy. |
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| 2021-02-12 08:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Expect Financial Hit From Potential Minimum Wage Increase |
Various companies have said they support raising the federal minimum wage—albeit not as high as $15 |
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| 2021-02-12 08:19:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Gun-Policy Plans Start to Take Shape |
The administration has begun outreach to gun-control groups but has yet to fill in details on a politically tricky issue |
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| 2021-02-12 07:55:00 |
Business |
Hotel Chain Oyo Slashes Staff and Investment in Latin America |
The highflying Indian startup, backed by SoftBank’s $100 billion Vision Fund, is diverting attention to other markets as the pandemic hammers its business |
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| 2021-02-12 07:27:00 |
World |
Mario Draghi to Take Over as Italy’s Prime Minister Amid Economic, Covid-19 Crises |
Former ECB chief unites Italy’s fragmented political landscape |
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| 2021-02-12 07:00:00 |
Markets |
The Zillow Fantasy Could End in Rude Awakening |
Zillow surfing may be the new great American pastime, but all the world’s lookie-loos haven’t ensured much in the way of profit thus far |
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| 2021-02-12 07:00:00 |
Markets |
China Is Approaching Its Own Peak Oil |
Country’s energy companies are starting to look ahead to demand topping out around mid-decade |
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| 2021-02-12 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Aldrich Capital Partners Bets $45 million on ProcessMaker |
The investment aims to capitalize on the growth of digital automation |
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| 2021-02-12 06:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Begin Allowing Asylum Seekers Waiting in Mexico to Enter U.S. |
Some who were turned back under Trump administration’s Remain in Mexico policy will be sent to three ports of entry |
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| 2021-02-12 05:33:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Mania Highlights Shift to Dark Trading |
On some days, more than half of shares changing hands in U.S. are traded outside public stock exchanges |
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| 2021-02-12 05:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
Australian Open to Close Doors to Fans After New Covid Outbreak |
Tournament had been organized with some of the strictest rules of any sporting event since the pandemic began |
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| 2021-02-12 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Donald Trump Impeachment Trial Day Four: Defense to Set Out Case |
The legal team representing the former president intends to keep the defense presentation to one day and brief |
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| 2021-02-12 05:30:00 |
World |
China Hints at a Shift on Climate |
A rare public rebuke of the energy agency signals to some that environmental regulators have been empowered to counter the coal industry |
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| 2021-02-12 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
National Holdings Subsidiary to Settle Lawsuit with Former Compliance Officer |
Kay Johnson says she was fired for investigating the chief executive over possible insider trading, allegations the company denies |
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| 2021-02-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Retirement Planning Gives Bigger Role to Theft Prevention as Risks Lurk Online |
With cyber fraud becoming more common, safeguarding your 401(k) account is a valuable habit |
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| 2021-02-12 05:30:00 |
Business |
The New Electric Vehicles Now Hitting the Road |
Auto giants and startups alike hope to spark a boom |
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| 2021-02-12 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Child Tax Credit Plan Pushes Democrats’ Goal of Funding Boost for IRS |
Internal Revenue Service has seen inflation-adjusted funding drop by over 20% since 2010 |
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| 2021-02-12 05:28:00 |
Markets |
Oil Industry’s Dash for Gas Comes With Risks |
A Qatari megaproject and high spot prices in Asia could provoke overinvestment in liquefied natural gas |
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| 2021-02-12 05:01:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Lower After S&P 500 Closes at Record High |
The S&P 500 is on track to end the week with muted gains after notching its ninth all-time closing high for the year on Thursday |
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| 2021-02-12 04:27:00 |
World |
U.K. Economy Suffers Biggest Slump in 300 Years Amid Covid-19 Lockdowns |
Lockdowns in Britain contributed to the largest contraction of the world’s major economies in 2020 |
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| 2021-02-11 23:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Roll Back Medicaid Work Requirements |
States that favor Trump administration’s stricter program rules could challenge the action |
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| 2021-02-11 21:17:00 |
Politics |
Trump Impeachment Trial: Five Takeaways From the Third Day |
Key moments and themes from Thursday’s session as House managers finished making their case |
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| 2021-02-11 20:36:00 |
Opinion |
Star Wars: The Blacklist Strikes Back |
Actress Gina Carano falls victim to Hollywood’s new McCarthyism for conservatives. |
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| 2021-02-11 20:22:00 |
Business |
Jeep’s Super Bowl Success Is Thrown Into Reverse With Springsteen Drunk-Driving Charge |
Car maker becomes latest company to suffer fallout over a pricey commercial on advertising’s biggest night |
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| 2021-02-11 19:08:00 |
U.S. |
More Than 1.7 Million Counterfeit N95 Masks Seized in Queens Warehouse |
Raid turned up one of the largest caches of illegal personal protective equipment since the Covid-19 pandemic began |
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| 2021-02-11 18:50:00 |
Business |
Disney Ekes Out a Profit Under the Weight of Pandemic Problems |
The entertainment behemoth adds 21.2 million subscribers to Disney+ streaming service |
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| 2021-02-11 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Golden State Parachute |
His nominee for deputy Labor secretary presided over $11.4 billion in jobless benefits fraud. |
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| 2021-02-11 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Strange New Respect for Mike Pence |
He’s a ‘patriot,’ a man of faith and courage, Democrats now say. |
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| 2021-02-11 18:35:00 |
World |
Appeals Court Clears Way for Extradition of Americans Accused in Ghosn Escape |
Father and son may soon be flown to Japan to face charges |
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| 2021-02-11 18:33:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Says U.S. Struck Deals for 200 Million More Covid-19 Vaccine Doses |
Deals follow pledge last month to boost number of shots available to Americans |
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| 2021-02-11 18:30:00 |
Markets |
Disney Is Priced for a Thrill Ride |
Strong streaming growth has propelled stock to a record valuation, despite pandemic’s continued pain |
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| 2021-02-11 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed’s ‘Racial Equity’ Dilemma |
New research shows how easy money can expand racial wealth gaps. |
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| 2021-02-11 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Short-Term Thinking |
Will the President restrict a useful health insurance option? |
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| 2021-02-11 18:15:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
GPB Capital Agrees to SEC Monitor Sought to Protect Investors |
The agency asked a federal judge to install a monitor to help preserve what is left of some $1.7 billion invested in GPB Capital private-equity funds |
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| 2021-02-11 18:07:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
New Mountain-Backed Signify Health Shares Surge in Public Debut |
After its IPO priced at $24 a share, the healthcare company’s shares surged nearly 32% Thursday |
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| 2021-02-11 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
A Vote to Acquit Is a Vote for a Lie |
And why didn’t Trump’s supporters in Congress go out on Jan. 6 and speak to the crowds, their people? |
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| 2021-02-11 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Covid Schooling |
Rather than reopen classrooms, the new president coasts on his predecessor’s work. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
An ‘Economic Article 5’ to Counter China |
An attack on wines from Australia is an attack on democracy. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
Traveling the World With the Power of Spices |
From Somali Xawaash to Indian chaat masala, American cooks are embracing new combinations of aromas and flavors. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:52:00 |
Television Review |
‘Voice of Freedom’ Review: Once-in-a-Century Singer |
A PBS ‘American Experience’ special looks at the life of contralto Marian Anderson, the first African-American soloist at the Met Opera. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:51:00 |
Books |
‘Lincoln’s Mentors’ Review: The Education of a Leader |
Abraham Lincoln was largely self-educated, but he wisely chose a handful of mentors and role models who helped shape his political life. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
Everybody Calm Down About GameStop |
Like the 2010 ‘flash crash,’ the media overreaction will probably produce a government overreaction. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
As Covid Evolves, Treatments May Prove as Important as Vaccines |
The FDA has approved only a few therapeutic drugs. Many studies suggest promising options. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:44:00 |
Markets |
The Rise and Fall of the GameStop Frenzy |
Interest in the videogame retailer is fading, according to several market metrics |
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| 2021-02-11 17:37:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
BayPine Progresses Toward $2 Billion Goal for Debut Fund |
The fund has held a first close of around $1.1 billion, people familiar with the matter said |
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| 2021-02-11 17:31:00 |
Opinion |
‘Fact-Checking’ Biden Family Business |
Facebook and PolitiFact discourage investigation of foreign energy deals. |
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| 2021-02-11 17:05:00 |
Economy |
Transcript: WSJ Interview With San Francisco Fed Chief Mary Daly |
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| 2021-02-11 16:38:00 |
Film Review |
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Review: Betrayal of the Panther Party |
Shaka King’s thrilling biopic stars Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield as Fred Hampton and the FBI informant who turned on him. |
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| 2021-02-11 16:36:00 |
Opinion |
‘All the Devils Are Here’ and ‘Molly Sweeney’ Reviews: Tales of Evil and Eyes |
Patrick Page stars in a one-man show about Shakespeare’s villains; a woman undergoes surgery to restore her sight in Brian Friel’s play. |
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| 2021-02-11 16:31:00 |
Film Review |
‘Minari’ Review: Working the Land and the Heart |
Lee Isaac Chung’s semi-autobiographical film tells the story of a Korean family relocating to a farm in Arkansas. |
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| 2021-02-11 16:29:00 |
World |
China Orders BBC Off the Air in Its Territory |
Move, with uncertain impact in Hong Kong, comes after U.K. banned a Chinese news channel |
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| 2021-02-11 16:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says China Will ‘Eat Our Lunch’ on Infrastructure |
President emphasizes need for new transportation spending the day after two-hour call with Xi Jinping |
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| 2021-02-11 16:10:00 |
Television Review |
‘Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy’ Review: Mouthwateringly Good |
In the actor’s CNN docuseries, he takes viewers on a delectable food tour featuring local pastas, cheeses and more. |
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| 2021-02-11 16:09:00 |
Politics |
More Proud Boys Arrested on Capitol-Riot Conspiracy Charges |
Detentions in Missouri, Arizona raise number of alleged affiliates of far-right group charged to more than a dozen |
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| 2021-02-11 16:00:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended February 6 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-02-11 15:24:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Debt on Track to Hit a Record 107% of GDP by 2031, CBO Says |
Deficit for fiscal 2021 will come to $2.3 trillion, almost $900 billion less than projected earlier, as economy revives |
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| 2021-02-11 15:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mercedes-AMG GLB 35: An Appealingly Unsleek Crossover |
A new body type, this compact, boxy SUV evokes a London taxi—if Germany had won the war. Result: a winning clunkiness and the best cargo and seating capacity in its class, writes Dan Neil |
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| 2021-02-11 14:59:00 |
Opinion |
Forgiving Student Debt Is Unwise and Unjust |
Forgiving student debt puts money in the pockets of people who least need it, those college graduates and others who pursued their dreams with other peoples’ cash. |
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| 2021-02-11 14:58:00 |
Opinion |
Liz Cheney and the Future of the Republicans |
Many conservatives have become demoralized and discouraged with the America they see and live in. |
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| 2021-02-11 14:58:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former Braskem CEO in Talks to Settle Bribery Charges |
José Carlos Grubisich is accused of helping funnel $250 million to slush fund for bribes |
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| 2021-02-11 14:57:00 |
Opinion |
Be Smart and Take Advantage of the Vaccine |
Every unvaccinated individual who becomes infected becomes a potential incubator for a viral strain that mutates beyond the protective effects of the antibodies generated by both vaccines and the immune systems of previously infected individuals. |
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| 2021-02-11 14:16:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Working to Address Chip Shortage Affecting Auto Makers |
Effort will look to free up supply-chain choke points and work with producers, trade partners |
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| 2021-02-11 14:11:00 |
Markets |
Bumble Stock Surges More Than 70% in Market Debut |
The dating app maker’s stock opened at $76 a share, well above its IPO price of $43 to bring valuation to about $8.6 billion |
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| 2021-02-11 13:47:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Mania Is Focus of Federal Probes Into Possible Manipulation |
Justice Department has subpoenaed information from Robinhood Markets, others |
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| 2021-02-11 13:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Quiet the Megaphones of Facebook, Google and Twitter |
Today’s often toxic social-media environment calls for a fix that puts choices back in the hands of consumers. A new layer of ‘middleware’ can do that. |
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| 2021-02-11 13:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Right Champagnes for Valentine's Day |
In the past sommeliers have guided wine drinkers to grower Champagnes—idiosyncratic, expressive, the antithesis of anodyne big brands. This year tracking them down might be a labor of love, but special bottles and great values await the tenacious. |
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| 2021-02-11 13:23:00 |
Deals |
Alden Is in Talks to Buy Tribune Publishing |
The hedge fund already owns a big stake in the newspaper chain behind titles including the Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News |
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| 2021-02-11 13:00:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Urges U.S. to Make Tech Giants Pay for News |
Company President Brad Smith says Biden administration should copy Australian proposal opposed by Facebook and Google |
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| 2021-02-11 12:49:00 |
Opinion |
What Inflation Debates Miss: Inflation |
Focusing on consumer prices allows economists to miss all the other social danger signs of bad prices. |
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| 2021-02-11 12:48:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Unscientific Worship Ban |
Whether religious services are ‘essential’ isn’t a matter for government to decide. |
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| 2021-02-11 12:01:00 |
World |
In a Turnaround, Israel’s Netanyahu Woos Arab Voters to Sway Election |
Many Arab Israelis remain opposed to the prime minister, but some say they are willing to listen if he can help them tackle poverty and other problems |
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| 2021-02-11 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Brad Pitt Made Men Mad for Plaid |
Last fall, the paparazzi snapped the actor in a cashmere flannel with mega-checks that cost around $2,000—and the shirt went viral. Equally arresting but less paralyzingly priced: these five cotton options. |
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| 2021-02-11 11:47:00 |
Deals |
Apollo’s LifePoint in Talks to Buy Ardent Health Services |
Combined company could be valued above $10 billion including debt |
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| 2021-02-11 11:30:00 |
Markets |
Kraft Heinz Signals Covid-19 Feast Will Go On |
Food companies gave reasons for optimism about packaged-food demand continuing to be strong |
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| 2021-02-11 11:16:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Hesitate to Invest in, Handle Bitcoin Due to Volatility |
Finance chiefs are watching closely after Tesla disclosed a $1.5 billion purchase this week |
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| 2021-02-11 10:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Retiree Shoes Like Mephistos and Merrells Got Cool |
In the WFH Era, Gen Z and millennials are trading hyped-up sneakers for practical, comfortable walking shoes with an orthopedic edge |
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| 2021-02-11 10:32:00 |
Markets |
Where Are the Customers’ Fully Autonomous Yachts? |
A Wall Street analyst’s ‘buy’ recommendation is worth a read in this frothy market |
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| 2021-02-11 10:19:00 |
Business |
Drugmakers Look for New Ways to Test Covid-19 Vaccines |
Researchers aim to measure how much immune response a shot triggers—potentially useful for assessing new shots and new uses |
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| 2021-02-11 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Forecasters Lift Expectations for 2021 Economic Growth |
Upbeat projections buoyed by vaccinations and stimulus outlook, though fears of virus variants are rising |
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| 2021-02-11 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Blunt Top Prosecutor on Capitol Riots, Michael Sherwin, May Stay On Under Biden |
Acting U.S. attorney’s office has charged more than 200 people so far |
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| 2021-02-11 09:00:00 |
Business |
Major Hospitals Form Company to Capitalize on Their Troves of Health Data |
Demand from technology companies, insurers, drugmakers and others has created a gold rush |
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| 2021-02-11 08:50:00 |
Politics |
Cash-in-Pockets Emerges as New Democratic Approach to Federal Aid in Coronavirus Bill |
After-tax incomes for bottom 20% of households would rise by 20% under plan moving through House committees |
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| 2021-02-11 08:48:00 |
Business |
PepsiCo’s Snack Offerings Fuel Latest Results |
Demand for Cheetos and Tostitos offset weak soda sales, which company expects to pick up as restaurants and theaters reopen |
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| 2021-02-11 08:45:00 |
Business |
How Much Does a C-Section Cost? At One Hospital, Anywhere From $6,241 to $60,584. |
New federally mandated disclosures by California’s Sutter Health illustrate the wide disparity in healthcare rates negotiated by insurers |
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| 2021-02-11 08:33:00 |
Markets |
Next Stop for Electric-Vehicle SPAC Mania: the Jetsons |
Archer may take the lead in developing electric air taxis after merging with a blank-check company, but widespread adoption is still science fiction |
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| 2021-02-11 08:20:00 |
World |
Myanmar Coup Poses Diplomatic Challenge for World Leaders |
Even before Gen. Min Aung Hlaing wrested control, the U.S. had slapped sanctions on him, and his army’s campaigns are the subject of a genocide case |
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| 2021-02-11 08:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Online Grocer Weee Hires First CFO as It Looks to Grow Its Business |
Ankur Shah is tasked with helping the company expand into new markets |
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| 2021-02-11 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Four Seasons Resort in Napa Commanding Near-Record Sales Price |
Hotel and real-estate investors have made competing offers in excess of $170 million |
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| 2021-02-11 08:00:00 |
World |
As Huawei Talks Stall, Detention of Two Canadians in China Drags On |
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained after a Huawei executive was arrested in Vancouver; ‘It was grueling,’ Mr. Kovrig’s wife said of the early months of his imprisonment |
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| 2021-02-11 07:59:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Plans to Double Covid-19 Vaccine Output |
Drugmaker booked $2 million in sales in 2020 from end-of-year shipments of the shot |
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| 2021-02-11 07:13:00 |
U.S. |
Olympic Medalist Is Among Those Indicted in Capitol Riot Probe |
Grand jury charges swimmer Klete Keller with felony offenses along with others suspected of being among the first to break into Capitol |
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| 2021-02-11 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Uber and Lyft’s Surge Pricing Looks Excessive |
Recent share price returns suggest Uber and Lyft are revved up for a ride-share recovery that may well run out of gas |
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| 2021-02-11 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin to Come to America’s Oldest Bank, BNY Mellon |
The custody bank plans to eventually treat digital currencies like any other asset |
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| 2021-02-11 07:00:00 |
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Orion Energy Surpasses $900 Million Target for Credit Fund |
The new pool likely will reach $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the situation |
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| 2021-02-11 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s China Tech Policy at Crossroads Over Commerce Security Pick |
One candidate advocates a hard line regarding exports while another has helped U.S. companies seeking exemptions to restrictions |
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| 2021-02-11 06:43:00 |
Markets |
Can a Cigarette Stock Be an Ethical Investment? |
Tobacco companies like Philip Morris International hope that a shift to e-cigarettes will help them shake their toxic reputation with investors |
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| 2021-02-11 06:29:00 |
Business |
Shell Hits Its Own Peak Oil, Plans to Reduce Output |
Energy giant joins peers it pledging to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels while tapping the growing electricity market |
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| 2021-02-11 06:29:00 |
Markets |
WallStreetBets Traders Set Cannabis Stocks Alight |
Individual investors on Reddit’s popular online forum are talking up marijuana stocks, sending shares of some U.S.-listed companies soaring |
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| 2021-02-11 06:12:00 |
Markets |
The Crown Resorts Affair Won’t Reward High Rollers |
The troubles of the casino operator might look like a buying opportunity. But regulators could spoil a happy ending. |
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| 2021-02-11 05:43:00 |
World |
China and India to Pull Back Forces From Disputed Border |
Move could help ease monthslong tensions, though the countries are still discussing other points of friction |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
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U.N. Members Plan New Cyber Group as States Suffer Large-Scale Hacks |
The SolarWinds hack prompted diplomats to speed up international cyber discussions |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
CVS and Walmart Decide Who Gets Leftover Covid-19 Vaccine Doses |
Pharmacies and grocers grapple with whether their employees or the public should get first dibs on unused shots as they start to offer appointments |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
Politics |
On Third Day of Impeachment Trial, Democrats to Finish Presenting Case |
Seventeen Republican senators would need to join all Democrats to convict Trump |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Daly Sees Central Bank Maintaining Its Bond-Buying Pace Through 2021 |
The San Francisco Fed chief says that another round of fiscal aid from the government shouldn’t overheat the economy |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Clubhouse and Social Audio Apps Are Having a Moment—Is It All Talk? |
Users flock to voice-based social platforms seeking new ways to connect, including some big names in Hollywood, politics and tech |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Fintech Fundraising Fuels Hope for U.K. Finance Post-Brexit |
Companies such as Checkout, Monzo and Revolut have made the U.K. the largest market for fintechs outside the U.S. |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
Another Remote-Work Year Looms as Office-Reopening Plans Are Delayed |
Return dates get pushed to September or beyond, keeping firms and employees in ‘moment of limbo’ |
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| 2021-02-11 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Winter Layoffs Show Early Signs of Easing |
Worker filings for unemployment benefits head toward a month of declines |
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| 2021-02-11 04:30:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Jobless Claims Data |
S&P 500 futures tick up, suggesting the market gauge may make tepid gains after two days of declines |
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| 2021-02-11 04:29:00 |
Markets |
Oil Demand Recovery Expected to Outstrip Production |
Despite projecting continued rebalancing, IEA increases supply forecast |
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| 2021-02-11 04:23:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19’s Corporate Winners Should Beware a Push for Profit-Sharing |
In South Korea and the U.K., companies that have profited during the pandemic are under the scrutiny of governments |
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| 2021-02-11 04:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Japan Olympic Chief Yoshiro Mori to Quit After Sexist Remarks |
Exit creates unusual and disruptive leadership change just before the Tokyo Games |
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| 2021-02-11 02:41:00 |
Tech |
Instagram Bans Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Over Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation |
Parent company Facebook has been intensifying its effort to combat false and misleading information about Covid-19 |
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| 2021-02-10 22:47:00 |
Business |
Tencent Executive Held by China Over Links to Corruption Case |
Zhang Feng has been investigated for alleged unauthorized sharing of personal data collected by WeChat to an ex-official |
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| 2021-02-10 22:09:00 |
Politics |
White House Names Cybersecurity Expert to Lead Response to SolarWinds Hack |
Anne Neuberger is the Biden administration’s point person on the suspected Russian breach of federal systems |
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| 2021-02-10 22:03:00 |
Politics |
Illegal Border Crossings Climbed in January, Raising Pandemic Worries |
Authorities say arrests rose after inauguration, express concern about rumors among migrants that Biden administration will let them stay |
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| 2021-02-10 21:47:00 |
Politics |
Trump Impeachment Trial: Five Takeaways From the Second Day |
House Democrats serving as impeachment managers made their case in the Senate on Wednesday |
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| 2021-02-10 19:58:00 |
World |
Hustler Publisher Larry Flynt Dies at 78 |
The pornography mogul challenged the establishment and became a target for the religious right and feminist groups |
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| 2021-02-10 19:53:00 |
Business |
Mastercard to Support Some Cryptocurrencies on Its Network |
Company says it is seeing more people using cards to buy crypto assets such as Bitcoin |
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| 2021-02-10 19:24:00 |
U.S. |
OIympic Medalist Is Among Those Indicted in Capitol Riot Probe |
Grand jury charges swimmer Klete Keller with felony offenses along with others suspected of being among the first to break into Capitol |
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| 2021-02-10 19:00:00 |
China |
Possible Early Covid-19 Cases in China Emerge During WHO Mission |
WHO team scrutinizing cases of 90 patients with coronavirus-like symptoms in October 2019, two months before Beijing acknowledged first infections |
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| 2021-02-10 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
MIT Grad Sought in Fatal Shooting of Yale Student Kevin Jiang |
The 26-year-old was shot to death in a car on Saturday night in New Haven, Conn., according to police officials |
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| 2021-02-10 18:50:00 |
Business |
Ford, Volkswagen EV Battery Supplier Dealt Setback by Trade Commission |
Ruling against SK Innovation in a trade-secrets case threatens future of Georgia complex being built to make batteries |
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| 2021-02-10 18:36:00 |
U.S. |
Jeep Pulls Bruce Springsteen Ad After Report of Drunken Driving Arrest |
Rock star charged in November with reckless driving, consuming alcohol in national park in New Jersey |
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| 2021-02-10 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Teachers Unions Roll Over Biden |
Even a $130 billion bribe won’t get them back in the classroom this school year. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The Trump Impeachment Evidence |
He might be acquitted, but he won’t live down his disgraceful conduct. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Leaving Afghanistan the Right Way |
Biden is rethinking Trump’s reckless May 1 withdrawal. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
States of Budget Surplus |
The Biden spending bill will have governors swimming in cash. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
George Shultz Had a Wise and Discerning Heart |
He was a Marine, an economist, a diplomat, a patriot and a statesman. He was also my friend. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:16:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Financial Institutions Want More Clarity on Anti-Money-Laundering Changes |
Compliance professionals hope government will provide more input on its expectations following the enactment of an anti-money-laundering reform law, a recent poll found |
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| 2021-02-10 18:16:00 |
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NRA’s Longtime Ad Agency Seeks to Dismiss Gun Rights Group’s Bankruptcy Case |
Ackerman McQueen says bankruptcy is a tactic in the gun group’s destructive litigation campaign |
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| 2021-02-10 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Fired Me, by Order of Big Labor |
The purge at the Federal Services Impasse Panel bodes ill for the business of governing the country. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Who’s a Threat to ‘Our Democracy’? |
When progressives single out threats to ‘our democracy,’ what they mean is their democracy. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
The Hubris of Joe Biden on Covid Relief |
As in 2009, jamming big spending through may cost Democrats in the next midterms. |
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| 2021-02-10 18:10:00 |
Books |
‘Let’s Be Reasonable’ Review: How to Elevate Higher Learning |
Better than culture-war strife would be readings and conversations guided by wise professors. Is such a thing still possible on campuses today? |
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| 2021-02-10 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Thanks but No Thanks, Uncle Sam |
A gift horse arrives thanks to the Covid stimulus. Let’s look it right in the mouth. |
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| 2021-02-10 17:54:00 |
Style & Substance |
Vol. 34, No. 1: Healthcare |
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| 2021-02-10 16:58:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Powell Signals Easy Money Policies to Remain in Place for a While |
Fed chairman also says monetary policy alone won’t be enough to restore the labor market to full strength |
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| 2021-02-10 16:50:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reject Challenge to Affordable Care Act |
A decision on case, argued in November, is pending before the high court |
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| 2021-02-10 16:46:00 |
World |
Saudi Activist Loujain al-Hathloul Released from Prison |
Hathloul, who campaigned against a ban on women driving, was detained in May 2018, weeks before the ban was lifted |
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| 2021-02-10 16:43:00 |
Art Review |
‘Birds of the Northeast: Gulls to Great Auks’ Review: In Top-Flight Form |
An exhibit at Connecticut’s Fairfield University Art Museum combines scientific study and artistic interpretation. |
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| 2021-02-10 16:40:00 |
Music Review |
‘Music’ by Sia Review: Stuck in the Now |
Released in conjunction with her movie of the same name, the pop artist’s new album is feel-good albeit generic. |
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| 2021-02-10 16:39:00 |
Business |
Best Buy to Lay Off Store Workers |
Sales have been surging since stores reopened and company had been bringing back many workers who were furloughed in April |
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| 2021-02-10 16:32:00 |
CFO Journal |
FASB Approves Tweak to Goodwill Accounting Rules for Private Companies, Nonprofits |
The move is aimed at helping businesses and organizations reduce costs, complexity |
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| 2021-02-10 16:29:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Says Schools Have Reopened If They Are Open One Day a Week |
The administration aims to have more than 50% of schools open at least one day a week in its first 100 days, a bar Republicans call too low |
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| 2021-02-10 16:15:00 |
World |
Iran’s Nuclear Program: How Close Is Tehran to Developing Nuclear Weapons? |
Iranian breaches of the 2015 nuclear deal raise fears that the country is paving the way to start work on nuclear weapons, raising pressure on President Biden |
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| 2021-02-10 16:13:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall After Lackluster Inflation Data |
Data indicates investors will have to wait longer for increase in consumer prices that many have been expecting |
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| 2021-02-10 16:12:00 |
Business |
The SPAC Boom, Visualized |
See how the blank-check company craze has surpassed traditional IPOs over the past couple of years |
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| 2021-02-10 16:05:00 |
Business |
Uber’s Food-Delivery Business, Cost Cuts Cushion Pandemic Hit |
Ride-hailing giant’s annual loss narrows even as health crisis weighs on core operations |
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| 2021-02-10 15:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
Would You Wear ‘Rat Fur’? Torrey Peters Does |
The author of ‘Detransition, Baby: A Novel,’ on how a vintage trench coat lined with nutria—or giant swamp rats—became her style trademark |
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| 2021-02-10 15:22:00 |
Middle East |
Iran Has Started Producing Uranium Metal, in Violation of 2015 Accords, IAEA Says |
The material can be used to form the core of nuclear weapons; Iran says it is producing it for research purposes |
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| 2021-02-10 15:12:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: ‘To All the Boys’ for the Third and Final Time |
Plus, ‘Clarice’ comes to CBS, Kristen Wiig’s ’Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ and Metallica gives Netflix’s ‘Crime Scene’ a leg up |
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| 2021-02-10 15:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Invest in Heirloom-Worthy Clothes |
Forward-looking shoppers are skipping fast fashion and seasonal trends to buy high-quality pieces they can bequeath to their kids. Here, three women share their heirlooms-to-be. |
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| 2021-02-10 14:59:00 |
World |
U.S. to Impose Sanctions in Response to Myanmar's Military Coup |
President Biden says U.S. will seek to cut off funds and seize assets of those who directed the Feb. 1 takeover |
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| 2021-02-10 14:39:00 |
Opinion |
San Francisco’s Anti-School Board |
Meeting night at the country’s most politicized educational institution. |
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| 2021-02-10 14:37:00 |
Business |
Rihanna and LVMH Hit Pause on Fenty Fashion Line |
Success of Fenty Beauty, another joint venture between superstar and luxury company, proves hard to replicate for fashion |
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| 2021-02-10 14:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Public and Private Colleges in the Midwest |
The University of Michigan and Northwestern University top these lists in the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-02-10 14:28:00 |
National Security |
Biden to Launch a Pentagon Review of China Strategy |
New task force will examine technology, intelligence, allies and the U.S. military footprint |
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| 2021-02-10 14:18:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Deficit Widened Last Month as Latest Stimulus Package Took Effect |
The U.S. budget gap totaled a record $736 billion during the first four months of fiscal 2021, Treasury says |
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| 2021-02-10 14:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are Two Dining Tables Better Than One? |
Some designers opt for two dining-room tables to shake things up and diversify the function of an underused room. Others find the look cold, or worse. Here, both sides. |
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| 2021-02-10 14:04:00 |
U.S. |
Georgia Prosecutors Probe Efforts to Influence 2020 Election |
Fulton County DA orders state officials to preserve records related to the administration of the election results |
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| 2021-02-10 14:02:00 |
Opinion |
GOP House Leadership’s Missed Opportunity |
The Republican leadership, in particular, Kevin McCarthy, showed a lack of leadership and no guts in not removing Marjorie Greene from her positions on committees. |
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| 2021-02-10 13:59:00 |
Opinion |
Unrwa Fulfills Its U.N.-Mandated Mission |
Governments around the world acknowledge Unrwa’s work is an important part of maintaining regional stability until a lasting political solution is found. |
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| 2021-02-10 13:56:00 |
Opinion |
Voters Get What They Voted for With Biden |
Betsy LeRoy voted for Joe Biden but is now dismayed that his $15 minimum wage could put her out of business. |
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| 2021-02-10 13:47:00 |
Politics |
Biden's First Budget Proposal Will Be Delayed, White House Says |
Lack of cooperation during the transition from President Donald Trump’s administration is cited |
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| 2021-02-10 13:32:00 |
Business |
United Airlines to Buy 200 Flying Electric Taxis to Take You to the Airport |
Airline plans to buy vehicles from startup Archer for $1 billion |
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| 2021-02-10 13:15:00 |
Logistics Report |
Maersk Fourth-Quarter Earnings Surged as Outlook Disappoints |
Container shipping line says recovery from pandemic remains uncertain, soaring freight rates may level off |
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| 2021-02-10 13:07:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity Cashes In Most of GameStop Stake |
Firm sold nearly all positions in GameStop last month, ending run as volatile stock’s largest shareholder |
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| 2021-02-10 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
Can You Get Rich With Bitcoin? Sure, but Slowly |
Cryptocurrency is rising on a wave of enthusiasm. Yet its fundamentals have genuine value. |
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| 2021-02-10 13:01:00 |
Opinion |
Wisconsin’s Capitol Siege, 10 Years On |
States pinched by Covid need to make overdue bargaining reforms. My state showed the way. |
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| 2021-02-10 12:57:00 |
U.S. |
Which Americans Are Least Willing to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine |
Census survey shows vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge among Black and young people, those in the South |
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| 2021-02-10 12:43:00 |
World |
EU Fumbled Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign, Top Official Says |
Commission leader Ursula von der Leyen says bloc was slow to act and too optimistic about production |
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| 2021-02-10 12:36:00 |
World |
China Consumer Prices Fall Ahead of Lunar New Year Holiday |
The country’s factory-gate prices rose in January, after 11 months of deflation |
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| 2021-02-10 12:34:00 |
Arts |
The Morgan Wallen Rebuke: What’s the Impact of Country Music’s Response? |
The music industry distanced itself from the rising country star—but his latest album tops the charts. What the industry’s moves mean for his career and country music |
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| 2021-02-10 12:29:00 |
World |
Protests Against Myanmar’s Coup Return to Streets, Despite Gunshots and Water Cannons |
Fears of suppression grow, given the military’s history of deadly violence against pro-democracy demonstrations |
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| 2021-02-10 12:11:00 |
Markets |
Under Armour Shares Look Stretched |
The company beat modest expectations but it has yet to prove that its turnaround plan is working |
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| 2021-02-10 12:01:00 |
Tech |
Twitter Has Studied Using Bitcoin, CFO Says |
Social-media company says it has considered how it might pay employees, vendors in popular cryptocurrency |
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| 2021-02-10 12:01:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Fitness and Nutrition Companies to Combine in $3 Billion SPAC Merger |
Beachbody will combine in a three-way merger with blank-check company Forest Road Acquisition Corp. and Myx Fitness, which makes connected bicycles |
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| 2021-02-10 11:59:00 |
Markets |
Stimulus Might Cause Higher Inflation, but for How Long? |
Combination of another round of Covid-19 relief and easing of pandemic’s grip could push prices higher |
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| 2021-02-10 11:58:00 |
CMO Today |
IPG Targets Return to Organic Growth for Year Ahead |
Advertising holding company plans an increased role for working from home and a reduced need for real estate |
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| 2021-02-10 11:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
For Golfers, a Covid Winter Brings Unexpected Perks |
As Americans tee up in record numbers this winter, resorts and clubs—from Oregon to North Dakota—are offering warmer-than-usual welcomes, with heated golf carts, shorter courses and a lot of whiskey |
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| 2021-02-10 11:28:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Moves to Muffle Politics on Its Platform |
Social-media company says it lowering the visibility of political content to promote healthier communities and suit users who don’t want to see it |
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| 2021-02-10 11:19:00 |
Markets |
GM Needs Cutting-Edge EVs to Match Its Green Ambitions |
The company has enjoyed a soaring stock-market valuation on the back of its EV plans, but peers are ahead with product launches |
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| 2021-02-10 11:14:00 |
Politics |
Businesses Worry About Biden’s Silence on Work-Visa Ban |
President has moved to undo many of Trump’s immigration policies, but curb on program prized by employers remains in effect |
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| 2021-02-10 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Coca-Cola Can’t Catch a Break |
The soft-drink maker faces a potentially huge tax liability |
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| 2021-02-10 10:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Ultimate 2021 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Optimists |
The best present this year? A bright outlook. Let her see the world through rose-colored glasses and other translucent bits of blush. |
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| 2021-02-10 10:40:00 |
Economy |
Fight Over a Bank Regulator Is About Obama’s Legacy |
Democratic activists’ dissatisfaction with Dodd-Frank law drives opposition to veteran of the party’s last administration |
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| 2021-02-10 10:24:00 |
Business |
Coca-Cola Hit by Resurgence of Covid-19 |
Beverage giant says worse-than-expected winter squeezed profit and revenue, but it predicts consumers will bounce back in second half of 2021 |
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| 2021-02-10 10:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Speedy Beef-Noodle Stir-Fry With a Kick |
On the table in 25 minutes, this beef chow fun recipe gets its invigorating twist from fresh horseradish |
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| 2021-02-10 10:19:00 |
World |
Indonesia Plane Crash: What Happened to the Sriwijaya Air Jet? |
Boeing 737-500 plunged into Java Sea with 62 on board, setting off an investigation into the cause |
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| 2021-02-10 10:19:00 |
Markets |
Gamestop, Dogecoin Move off the Internet—to Highway Billboards |
Enthusiasts are buying up time alongside U.S. highways; at one company, an ad airs every 2.5 seconds |
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| 2021-02-10 09:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Delta’s Big Bet on Blocking Middle Seats Means for Flying |
The last U.S. airline with this policy has lost fliers to carriers with looser rules—here’s why Delta is holding out for now |
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| 2021-02-10 09:01:00 |
World |
Faulty Engine Controls Behind Sriwijaya Air Crash Had Been Reported Before, Probe Finds |
Nearing 11,000 feet after takeoff, the plane went from a normal nose-up position to a dangerously unstable, nose-down one in five seconds |
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| 2021-02-10 09:00:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Frenzy Echoes Sharp Moves Long Seen in Cryptocurrency Markets |
Groups who organize online and target a specific asset are a staple of the crypto world |
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| 2021-02-10 08:43:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Antibody Drug Cocktail From Eli Lilly Cleared for Use |
FDA authorized combination of antibodies for treatment of recently diagnosed Covid-19 patients at high risk of severe disease |
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| 2021-02-10 08:34:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Liquor Giant Moutai Hits Heady $500 Billion Valuation |
Stock’s recent rally has turned Kweichow Moutai into one of the world’s most valuable consumer-goods companies |
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| 2021-02-10 08:20:00 |
Business |
Hasbro, Mattel Say Toy Boom to Extend Beyond Covid-19 |
U.S. toy sales jumped in 2020 as parents diverted spending to Monopoly and Barbie dolls |
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| 2021-02-10 08:13:00 |
Business |
GM Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates |
Nation’s largest auto maker said it expects profits to climb this year despite supply-chain disruptions and rising material prices |
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| 2021-02-10 08:00:00 |
Business |
Americans Heating Outdoor Spaces Have Fired Up Propane Prices |
Frigid weather in parts of U.S., on top of higher exports to Asia, could push levels even higher |
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| 2021-02-10 07:54:00 |
Markets |
Advent Plans Sale of U.K. Electronics Maker Laird Unit |
Plan to sell Laird’s performance-materials operation comes as buyout firms fuel deal activity globally |
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| 2021-02-10 07:44:00 |
Markets |
Big Brewers Face Different Pandemic Hangovers |
Heineken thinks operating margins will only recover to pre-Covid levels in 2023, while smaller rival Carlsberg is already back on track |
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| 2021-02-10 07:04:00 |
Markets |
Chip Shortage is No Match for Sturdy Toyota |
To rivals’ chagrin, Toyota says it is doing just fine with the global automotive chip shortage |
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| 2021-02-10 07:02:00 |
World |
China’s Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Struggle to Meet Demand |
Countries depending on Chinese shots report delays while Beijing’s domestic rollout gets off to a slow start |
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| 2021-02-10 07:00:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Sale to Oracle, Walmart Is Shelved as Biden Reviews Security |
Trump-driven deal had languished as video-sharing app’s Chinese owner mounted successful legal challenges |
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| 2021-02-10 06:02:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
Self-Driving Trucking Startup Taps U.S., Chinese Investors |
PlusAI nets $200 million from prominent investors as it ramps up commercial work |
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| 2021-02-10 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
‘Gravity’ Blanket Maker Sold to Holding Company for Direct-Commerce Brands |
Win Brands Group raises $50 million to buy more marketers that made their names selling directly to consumers online |
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| 2021-02-10 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity Holds Secret Weapon to Take On Robinhood and Vanguard |
Firm’s offspring, Geode Capital Management, is strong competitor in era of low-cost investing |
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| 2021-02-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
America Went on a Borrowing Binge, but Banks Were Left Out |
Lenders are flush with cash they want to put to use, and banks hope loan growth will pick up in 2021 |
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| 2021-02-10 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Eli Lilly Doesn’t Plan to Claw Back Past Pay From Former CFO |
Josh Smiley will forfeit his bonus for 2020 and other incentive compensation after he resigned following allegations of an inappropriate personal relationship |
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| 2021-02-10 05:30:00 |
World |
China’s Coal War With Australia Fuels Shortage at Home |
The trade dispute has forced Chinese buyers to pay steep premiums for imports amid a supply crunch |
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| 2021-02-10 05:30:00 |
Politics |
On Day Two of Trump Impeachment Trial, Democrats Lay Out Their Case |
House impeachment managers and the former president’s defense team will each have 16 hours to present their arguments |
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| 2021-02-10 05:26:00 |
World |
Twitter Blocks Some Accounts in India Again Following Government Demands |
The social-media company says it won’t block accounts of journalists, media entities and politicians |
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| 2021-02-10 04:58:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Inflation Data |
S&P 500 futures ticked up as investors await earnings results from a number of companies including Uber Technologies |
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| 2021-02-10 03:04:00 |
Business |
Toyota Sees Faster Profit Rebound Despite Chip Shortage |
Japanese car maker says steady relationships with suppliers help it keep production going amid semiconductor turmoil |
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| 2021-02-09 22:15:00 |
Politics |
Trump Impeachment Trial: Five Takeaways From the First Day |
Top moments and themes from Tuesday’s presentations and vote on the constitutionality of the proceedings |
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| 2021-02-09 20:38:00 |
Politics |
GOP Senators Pan Performance of Trump Impeachment Team |
Lead defense lawyer ‘just rambled on and on and on,’ says one Republican lawmaker |
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| 2021-02-09 20:37:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank to Make $900 Million Investment in Pacific Biosciences |
PacBio investment will be made through asset-management arm SB Northstar |
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| 2021-02-09 19:57:00 |
Opinion |
Biden ‘Inheritance’ Larger than Previously Reported |
The president gives another bleak assessment on the economy while his Labor Department reports an increase in job openings. |
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| 2021-02-09 19:57:00 |
Business |
Aunt Jemima Has a New Name: Pearl Milling |
PepsiCo unit rebrands pancake products following criticism of brand’s origins in racist imagery |
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| 2021-02-09 19:30:00 |
Markets |
Twitter Has Bigger Problems Than Trump |
Shares have soared recently, but heavy investments show the social-media platform has some rough edges to smooth out |
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| 2021-02-09 19:13:00 |
Markets |
Nasdaq, NYSE Sue SEC to Block Market Data Overhaul |
Agency approved plan in December that threatens exchange operator’s data revenue |
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| 2021-02-09 19:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Great Student Loan Scam |
Democrats lobby Biden to write off debt for affluent borrowers. |
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| 2021-02-09 19:00:00 |
Politics |
As Trump Impeachment Trial Begins, Lawmakers Relive Chaos of Capitol Riot |
The trial is unfolding on the stage where the riot happened, with crucial characters now serving as jurors in judgment of the former president |
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| 2021-02-09 18:59:00 |
Opinion |
Junk Has Never Been So Valued |
The average yield on low-rated bonds falls below 4% for the first time. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Costs of Killing Keystone XL |
Even allies are asking Biden to reconsider his executive order. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Sacks a Corruption Prober |
Even Senate Democrats wonder why he ousted an Illinois U.S. Attorney. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
When Social Media Enters the Stock Market |
Students debate the lessons of the Reddit-driven GameStop mania. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:42:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board Names Suzanne Clark New CEO |
Successor to longtime leader Thomas Donohue will be first woman to lead organization |
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| 2021-02-09 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
What George Shultz Taught Us About Making Policy |
Begin with a goal, focus on the long term, talk to the other side, and never make empty threats. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
America Is Back. Where Were You? |
To hear progressives talk, you’d think Canada and the U.S. emerged from enemy occupations. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Commitment to Yemen |
Eight years ago, he stood with us. Times are harder, and we still need the U.S. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
EVs Are the Lowest Climate Priority |
No matter how you slice the data, the car in your driveway is an emissions asterisk. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Have Teachers Unions Finally Overplayed Their Hand? |
Their rigid opposition to charter schools and in-person learning has parents and even politicians fed up. |
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| 2021-02-09 18:16:00 |
Books |
‘A Shot in the Moonlight’ Review: Vigilantes in the Dock |
It was the first time that a black man in the South had dared to sue a white mob for damages, and it caused a sensation. |
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| 2021-02-09 17:56:00 |
Deals |
Activist Investor Ancora to Launch Proxy Fight at Forward Air |
Group plans to nominate four directors to trucking company’s board |
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| 2021-02-09 17:46:00 |
Health Policy |
Biden Administration Plans Covid-19 Safety Campaign Focused on Social Distancing, Mask Wearing |
Strategy will delay broader vaccine awareness push until supply increases and instead target vaccine skepticism in narrower effort |
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| 2021-02-09 17:39:00 |
CIO Journal |
PPG Names Tech Veteran to Head Its IT Efforts |
Bhaskar Ramachandran joins a company coming off several M&A deals |
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| 2021-02-09 17:37:00 |
Business |
Biden Climate Change Strategy Draws Farm Belt Support, Concern |
Corn growers say they would like new administration to maintain federal backing for ethanol as fuel additive |
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| 2021-02-09 17:32:00 |
Markets |
Colin Kaepernick Targets a Socially-Driven Billion-Dollar Company With New SPAC |
The former 49ers quarterback will serve as the co-chair of a new blank-check company that will target businesses with an enterprise value of more than $1 billion |
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| 2021-02-09 17:19:00 |
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Hackers Targeted Financial Sector in Mass Extortion Campaign |
Late last year more than 100 firms were threatened with DDoS attacks unless they paid off a group that variously posed as Fancy Bear and Lazarus, an industry group said |
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| 2021-02-09 16:56:00 |
Tech |
Match Group Buys South Korean Social-Media Company for $1.73 Billion |
The purchase of Seoul-based Hyperconnect is Match’s largest ever acquisition |
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| 2021-02-09 16:36:00 |
Business |
Trade Deals Key to Lifting Demand for Agricultural Products, Farmers Say |
Corn, cattle farmers tell WSJ Global Food Forum that prioritizing trade would help reduce the need for government aid |
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| 2021-02-09 16:31:00 |
Business |
Twitter Adds Users Through Trump Ban |
Social-media company warned user growth might slow this year as pandemic impact ebbs |
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| 2021-02-09 16:21:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
SEC Seeks Outside Monitor to Protect GPB Capital Investors |
The agency wants a monitor to govern key actions by the firm at the center of an alleged $1.7 billion Ponzi-like scheme |
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| 2021-02-09 16:21:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Review: Rom-Com Merry-Go-Round |
Kyle Allen and Kathryn Newton play teenagers stuck in a ‘Groundhog Day’-like time loop. |
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| 2021-02-09 16:05:00 |
Television Review |
‘If I Can’t Have You: The Jodi Arias Story’ Review: Outrage Revisited |
A Discovery+ documentary re-examines the sensational 2013 murder trial that turned the accused into a public villain. |
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| 2021-02-09 16:05:00 |
Business |
Lyft Curbs Losses During Pandemic With Aggressive Cost Cuts |
Ride-hailing company’s president points to $360 million in savings for fixed expenses last year |
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| 2021-02-09 15:47:00 |
Opinion |
Fining Nonvoters Is a Terrifically Good Idea |
I look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats alike on making our democracy more accessible. |
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| 2021-02-09 15:46:00 |
Opinion |
Equity, Equality, Fairness and Good Sense |
As Mr. Riley states, equality can be interpreted as equal opportunity, while equity can assume an equal outcome |
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| 2021-02-09 15:44:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Is Right on Start Treaty With Russia |
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. |
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| 2021-02-09 15:38:00 |
U.S. |
Shooting in Buffalo, Minn., Health Clinic Being Investigated |
Governor says suspect in custody after multiple people were shot; improvised explosive devices also found |
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| 2021-02-09 15:11:00 |
Business |
IBM Is the Biggest Gainer in the Management Top 250 |
A big improvement in the tech giant’s score for innovation helped boost its overall score. |
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| 2021-02-09 15:07:00 |
Politics |
Schumer Says Senate Democrats Working to Raise Minimum Wage |
Including the measure in Covid-19 relief legislation faces procedural hurdles and opposition from at least one Senate Democrat |
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| 2021-02-09 15:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Suspicious Activity Reports Related to Cash Transactions Surge |
Filings related to transactions just below the threshold for currency transaction reports hit a record in 2020, data shows |
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| 2021-02-09 14:36:00 |
Tech |
Face Masks Go High-Tech, But Do You Need One? |
We tested a few ‘smart,’ app-enabled masks to see if they’re too much trouble—or a breath of tech air |
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| 2021-02-09 14:30:00 |
Markets |
French Bank Natixis, Plagued by Setbacks, to Go Private in $4.5 Billion Deal |
Financial group BPCE offers to buy out Natixis shareholders, ending the bank’s bumpy run as public company |
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| 2021-02-09 14:19:00 |
World |
Polish Court Orders Historians to Apologize for Naming Mayor in Holocaust Dispute |
Historians’ study had identified a local official as an accused collaborator with the Nazis |
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| 2021-02-09 14:07:00 |
Markets |
EA Needs This Mobile Play to Stick |
Acquisition of Glu Mobile is videogame publisher’s latest attempt to buy into a difficult market |
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| 2021-02-09 14:00:00 |
Tech |
Most Salesforce Employees to Work Remotely at Least Part Time After Pandemic |
Software giant plans for staff to work from office several days a week or from home full-time, with just a fraction required on site daily |
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| 2021-02-09 13:39:00 |
Politics |
Impeachment Trial: An Annotated Look at Trump’s Speech Before the Capitol Riot |
Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 rally speech is at the center of the second impeachment trial against the former president. Read the speech with annotations on passages cited by the two sides. |
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| 2021-02-09 13:36:00 |
Business |
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Developer Says Hacker Has Threatened to Release Sensitive Data |
CD Projekt says it doesn’t believe cyberattack compromised personal information of players |
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| 2021-02-09 13:21:00 |
Politics |
OMB Nominee Neera Tanden Says She Regrets Past Tweets |
Nominee for budget office director has drawn criticism for her past tweets about Republicans and Sen. Bernie Sanders |
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| 2021-02-09 13:20:00 |
Politics |
SEC Expands Enforcement Staff’s Power to Start New Investigations |
The number of new probes fell every year from 2016 to 2019 during the Trump administration |
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| 2021-02-09 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Successes and Setbacks in Covid Vaccination |
Setting policy at the state level seems to work better than letting cities jockey. |
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| 2021-02-09 12:57:00 |
Opinion |
The NYSE Isn’t Moving—Yet |
A revived stock-transfer tax that is moving in Albany could force us to find a new home. |
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| 2021-02-09 12:50:00 |
Tech |
Huawei Files U.S. Lawsuit Disputing That It Is a Security Threat |
Chinese telecom giant challenges FCC ruling, as founder says he would welcome Biden outreach |
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| 2021-02-09 12:48:00 |
World |
Iran Begins Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign |
Tehran works to contain the Mideast’s worst outbreak after blaming U.S. sanctions for impeding vaccine imports |
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| 2021-02-09 12:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
When Should Baby Boomers Step Down? Readers Weigh In |
Readers share their thoughts on an article about the often difficult call on when to retire |
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| 2021-02-09 12:44:00 |
Markets |
Why Bitcoin Hasn’t Gained Traction as a Form of Payment |
The cost of using the digital currency, and its volatility, make day-to-day transactions impractical |
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| 2021-02-09 12:25:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration to Ask Dozens of Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorneys to Resign |
Justice Department is expected to spare the prosecutor leading the Hunter Biden tax probe |
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| 2021-02-09 11:40:00 |
Business |
Fox News Signs CEO Suzanne Scott to New Multiyear Deal |
Cable network’s parent reports strong quarterly results, boosted by political advertising |
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| 2021-02-09 10:29:00 |
Life & Arts |
MLB, Players’ Union Agree to 7-Inning Doubleheaders, Extra Innings Runner for 2021 |
The deal, which updates health and safety protocols, brings back a couple of experimental features from 2020, but doesn’t include a DH in the National League or expanded playoffs |
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| 2021-02-09 10:28:00 |
Markets |
Apple Won’t Struggle to Find Co-Driver on Car Project |
Nissan signaled a willingness to partner with the iPhone maker on Tuesday, after Hyundai said it was no longer in talks |
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| 2021-02-09 10:20:00 |
CFO Journal |
Lilly CFO Josh Smiley Resigns Following Allegations of Inappropriate Personal Relationship |
Drugmaker appoints Anat Ashkenazi to succeed him as finance chief |
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| 2021-02-09 10:14:00 |
Markets |
No Quick Fix for Auto Chip Shortage |
Over-reliance on TSMC and soaring cost of old gear limits capacity expansion |
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| 2021-02-09 10:09:00 |
Markets |
The Oil Giant With a Head Start in the Energy Transition |
Total’s prudent management in recent years set it up well for the trauma of 2020 |
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| 2021-02-09 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
NYC Investors Turbo Charge Local Startups |
Among the rounds that closed in 2020: $47 million for a hair-loss-prevention service and $9 million for a company making human-grade cat food |
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| 2021-02-09 09:16:00 |
Business |
Super Bowl Draws Lowest Audience Since 2007 |
About 96.4 million tuned in to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs |
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| 2021-02-09 09:01:00 |
Markets |
Markets Don’t Think Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Is Too Much |
Investors are predicting the sort of inflation they like, slightly higher in the next few years but moderating back down after that |
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| 2021-02-09 09:00:00 |
Politics |
How Covid-19 Deepened Political Divides in Pennsylvania’s Capital |
The pandemic has sparked partisan anger and mistrust between lawmakers in Harrisburg |
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| 2021-02-09 09:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Shopify Expands Its Checkout System to Facebook and Instagram |
Customers will be able to use the system, called Shop Pay, to complete purchases on the social platforms |
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| 2021-02-09 08:36:00 |
Business |
China Scandals Put Crown Resorts’ Sydney Casino License at Risk |
Inquiry report alleges company allowed money laundering and disregarded employees’ welfare |
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| 2021-02-09 08:34:00 |
World |
Immigrants and Their Children Shift Toward Center-Right in Germany |
Majority of foreign-born Germans and offspring now support conservative parties, providing new pool of voters for Merkel’s party |
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| 2021-02-09 08:12:00 |
Business |
Fox News Moves to Dismiss Defamation Suit by Voting-Machine Company |
Cable network argues that President Trump’s election-manipulation claims were newsworthy |
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| 2021-02-09 08:04:00 |
Finance |
How a Surefire Bet on Ant Group Has Trapped Global Investors |
Unconventional terms of a 2018 investment deal mean foreign money managers have to wait for Ant to revive its listing plans |
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| 2021-02-09 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Covid-19 Forces Co-Working Firms to Recast Their Business Model |
Pandemic is accelerating the end of the industry’s lease-and-sublet model, some suggest |
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| 2021-02-09 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
U.A.E.’s Hope Mars Mission Signals New Era of Global Space Exploration |
The first interplanetary probe from an Arab nation aims to enter orbit around the red planet today |
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| 2021-02-09 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
U.K. Property Market Looks Poised for a Post-Brexit Comeback |
With Britain’s EU exit completed and Covid-19 vaccinations rolling ahead, analysts foresee a strong rebound in 2021 |
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| 2021-02-09 07:45:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong Exchanges Names JPMorgan’s Nicolas Aguzin as CEO |
Banker appointed for three-year term at the helm of what is now the world’s most valuable exchange group |
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| 2021-02-09 07:40:00 |
Politics |
Trump Impeachment Trial: The Republican Senators to Watch |
While most Republicans are likely to vote to acquit the former president, a handful of votes appear to be in play |
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| 2021-02-09 07:03:00 |
Real Estate |
Houston Warehouse Construction Risks Creating Glut |
Rush to build during e-commerce boom is leading to oversupply of space in the Texas city |
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| 2021-02-09 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Trump Partner Exploring Ways to End Relationship With Ex-President’s Company |
Vornado considers step after efforts to sell, refinance office towers misfired, possibly due to Trump stake |
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| 2021-02-09 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Credit-Card Companies Should Open Their Wallets |
Bank investors appear to be focused on expenses right now, but that might not be the right way to gauge which lenders will be best positioned for the future |
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| 2021-02-09 06:29:00 |
World |
Hong Kong’s Top Court Denies Bail to Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai |
Panel of five judges rules lower court was wrong to free the media mogul, raising the bar for bail in national-security cases |
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| 2021-02-09 05:56:00 |
World |
Coronavirus Most Likely Spilled Over to Humans Through Intermediate Animal, Says WHO |
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| 2021-02-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Diamond Prices Regain Their Sparkle |
Pent-up jewelry demand has lifted the gems’ valuations while online sales have grown |
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| 2021-02-09 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Job Openings Pick Up in Pandemic-Resilient Industries |
Help-wanted ads returned to pre-pandemic levels last month, as businesses seek to fill jobs, according to job-search site Indeed |
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| 2021-02-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Mortgage Relief Ends Soon for Millions of Homeowners |
Many who struggle during the pandemic won’t be able to resume paying their monthly mortgage bills when yearlong forbearance plans run out |
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| 2021-02-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
Stores Have a Mission: Getting You to Keep That Thing You Bought Online |
With more shopping moving online for good, retailers introduce new tools to rein in costly returns; 3-D body scans |
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| 2021-02-09 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Providing Timely ESG Information Is Becoming More Crucial for CFOs |
Analysts and investors rely on data when evaluating a company’s outlook, creditworthiness |
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| 2021-02-09 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Second Trump Impeachment Trial Opens With Debate Over Senate’s Power |
Democratic impeachment managers set to argue that a president isn’t exempt from a trial just because impeachable actions occurred in the final weeks of the administration |
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| 2021-02-09 05:00:00 |
U.S. |
Getting Teachers the Covid-19 Vaccine Is a Hurdle to Reopening Schools |
As educators face vaccination access issues and some voice hesitancy, the CDC is set to release new recommendations on reopenings |
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| 2021-02-09 05:00:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Drift Lower After S&P 500’s Record Close |
S&P 500 futures wavered between gains and losses, suggesting that the broad market may take a breather after climbing Monday to an all-time high |
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| 2021-02-08 22:20:00 |
World |
U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Honduras President for Taking Drug-Related Bribes |
Filing marks first time American prosecutors have made public that they are investigating the president |
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| 2021-02-08 20:46:00 |
Business |
Boeing Board Failed to Challenge CEO on 737 MAX Safety, Lawsuit Says |
Then-CEO Dennis Muilenburg focused on negative press following crashes, according to newly revealed communications |
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| 2021-02-08 20:13:00 |
Tech |
Reddit’s Valuation Doubles to $6 Billion After Funding Round |
Its WallStreetBets community played a prominent role in recent stock-trading frenzy |
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| 2021-02-08 19:18:00 |
World |
Colombia to Grant Many Undocumented Venezuelans With Legal Status |
President Duque calls on other countries to act in solidarity with refugees |
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| 2021-02-08 19:10:00 |
Politics |
Biden, India’s Modi Discuss Myanmar, Security Challenges Posed by China |
U.S. president has yet to speak with China’s leader, but phone calls with allies have set the stage |
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| 2021-02-08 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Why Democrats Want a Trump Trial |
They already know the result, but they think it will hurt the GOP. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
Reality Check for a $15 Minimum Wage |
How many jobs for the young and unskilled do Democrats want to lose? |
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| 2021-02-08 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Hope Over Experience at the U.N. |
Biden ‘reengages’ with a dictators’ club called the Human Rights Council. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Yemen Gamble |
The Houthis respond to a U.S. concession by escalating against Saudi Arabia. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:41:00 |
U.S. |
Hacker Changed Chemical Level in Florida City’s Water System |
Public wasn’t in danger, Pinellas County sheriff says; investigation has been launched |
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| 2021-02-08 18:38:00 |
Logistics Report |
Trucking Failures Surged Last Year Under Pandemic |
Smaller truckers faltered as business tailed off in early days of lockdown while larger, well-capitalized operators powered through |
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| 2021-02-08 18:36:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Department Ends Lawsuit Against Former Melania Trump Aide |
Suit sought proceeds of Stephanie Winston Wolkoff’s tell-all book |
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| 2021-02-08 18:31:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Sex-Abuse Lawyers Decry ‘Intimidation’ From Insurers |
Law firms representing victims of childhood sexual abuse say their claims hold up to scrutiny |
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| 2021-02-08 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
The Political Logic of the Trump Trial |
Democrats seek to divide Republicans and see little downside. That may turn out to be a miscalculation. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden Stop Trump’s Afghan Retreat? |
The Taliban has given every sign that it will harbor terrorists again after April. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Fumbles Early on Opioid Addiction |
He rolls back a Trump reform to increase access to treatment. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:27:00 |
Books |
‘Smalltime’ Review: Johnstown After Dark |
A distinguished author’s search for Grandpa, a raffish ‘supplier of nightlife’ to a Mafia-run backwater in central Pennsylvania. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
How to Keep America Polarized |
Democrats are happy to throw over any rule, custom or convention that gets in their way. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
The Antidote to Trump Isn’t Obama Redux |
U.S. allies worry that Biden may turn out to be all posturing and talk, no action. |
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| 2021-02-08 18:19:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ Stimulus Plan Offers $1,400 Checks at Same Income Levels as Previous Rounds |
Proposal heads for Ways and Means Committee vote this week with income cutoffs starting at $75,000 and $150,000 |
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| 2021-02-08 17:57:00 |
CFO Journal |
SEC Urges Company Disclosures on Fundraising During Market Frenzy |
The regulator outlines the type of questions it may ask businesses wanting to raise capital |
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| 2021-02-08 17:56:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Drops Challenge to California’s Net-Neutrality Law |
Justice Department’s move may signal a shift back to an Obama-era policy aimed at equal access to the internet |
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| 2021-02-08 17:54:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA Director Seeks Examiner to Probe Alleged Financial Abuses at Gun Group |
Surprise move adds to NRA’s legal turmoil in bankruptcy court |
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| 2021-02-08 17:51:00 |
Tech |
Electronic Arts Buys Glu Mobile, Maker of ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’ |
The videogame giant looks to expand its presence in mobile gaming, where it has had mixed success, in $2.4 billion deal |
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| 2021-02-08 17:12:00 |
Markets |
What Is Dogecoin, How to Say It, and Why It’s No Longer a Joke (Thanks, Elon!) |
The cryptocurrency was created for laughs, serves no purpose, and is now worth more than Western Union or Under Armour |
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| 2021-02-08 17:06:00 |
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Valaris Bankruptcy Deal Settles Fight Between Lenders and Bondholders |
Bankrupt offshore drilling contractor said Citigroup-led group will now have leeway to take more cash instead of stock |
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| 2021-02-08 17:02:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Indoor Dining to Resume Friday |
The state and the city also plan arts programming as Cuomo and de Blasio tout culture’s role in reopening |
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| 2021-02-08 16:54:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Defended by World Health Officials |
WHO officials say they are confident that the shot will prevent serious illness and death from the new South African strain, despite a recent study |
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| 2021-02-08 16:51:00 |
Business |
On Twitter, Elon Musk Has Mused About Bitcoin |
‘Bitcoin is almost as bs as fiat money,’ CEO said in December. Tesla now says it purchased $1.5 billion worth of the cryptocurrency. |
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| 2021-02-08 16:48:00 |
Music Review |
‘Tyron’ by Slowthai Review: A Rapper’s Two Sides |
On his sophomore album, the British artist tries to reconcile his angry past with his hope for a more grounded future. |
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| 2021-02-08 16:38:00 |
Markets |
Yield on 30-year Treasury Hits 2% for First Time Since Pandemic |
Widening spreads between short- and long-term yields bode well for economy and banks but poorly for Treasury holders |
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| 2021-02-08 16:24:00 |
Economy |
$15 Minimum Wage Would Cut Employment, Reduce Poverty, CBO Study Finds |
Nonpartisan study says raising minimum wage would cost 1.4 million jobs but lift 900,000 people above the poverty line |
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| 2021-02-08 16:15:00 |
World |
U.S. to Resume Work With U.N. Human Rights Council |
Washington to start with observer status and seek overhauls in group |
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| 2021-02-08 16:13:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? |
Elon Musk’s bitcoin purchase for Tesla is another warning for investors in the wake of GameStop mania |
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| 2021-02-08 16:07:00 |
Television Review |
‘Black Art: In the Absence of Light’ Review: Seeing American Art History Anew |
An HBO documentary explores the oft-forgotten history of Black artists—from movements of the past half-century to today’s luminaries, including Kara Walker, Kehinde Wiley and Jordan Casteel—often in their own words. |
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| 2021-02-08 15:57:00 |
U.S. |
Yearlong Prison Sentence Handed Down in Fraud Probe of Giuliani Associates |
David Correia ordered detained after pleading guilty to lying to federal election officials and duping investors |
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| 2021-02-08 15:56:00 |
Experience Report |
Airlines Upgrade Loyalty Programs and Perks to Meet Millennial Tastes |
Younger travelers are flying more than older ones, pushing airlines to rethink frequent-flier programs |
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| 2021-02-08 15:54:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Deficit Widened Sharply in January, CBO Says |
The federal budget deficit was $348 billion in the same period last year |
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| 2021-02-08 15:43:00 |
Music Review |
‘Let My People Go’ by Archie Shepp and Jason Moran Review: Way Down in Jazz Land |
The saxophonist and pianist collaborate on an album featuring new duet versions of standards by John Coltrane, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk. |
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| 2021-02-08 15:35:00 |
Politics |
Rep. Ron Wright Dies of Covid-19, First Sitting Congressman Killed by Virus |
Texas Republican, aged 67, was just beginning second term |
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| 2021-02-08 15:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
For Some Single Women, Pandemic Means Rethinking Route to Motherhood |
The Covid pandemic has both made it harder to meet a partner and provided time for introspection, fueling some new decisions among single women in their 30s and 40s |
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| 2021-02-08 14:53:00 |
Politics |
Child Tax Credit Poised for Expansion in Stimulus Bill |
Democrats prepare temporary expansion of tax break for families with children |
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| 2021-02-08 14:53:00 |
Business |
DoorDash Adds Startup Chowbotics for Meal Preparation |
Food-delivery company is exploring how automation could help restaurants expand menu and market |
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| 2021-02-08 14:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Vast Anti-Trump ‘Conspiracy’ |
Time magazine reports there was ‘practically a revolution’ in America’s voting process in 2020. Was it good for the country—or just for Biden? |
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| 2021-02-08 14:42:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Faces Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Over Young Trader’s Suicide |
Company also faces class-action lawsuits over its decision last month to restrict trading in several highflying stocks |
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| 2021-02-08 14:42:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
Placement Agent Co-Founder Sues Former Firm for Discrimination |
Alan Pardee, who left Mercury Capital Advisors last year, alleges his former firm treats women and people of color unfairly |
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| 2021-02-08 14:02:00 |
Opinion |
Truth, Not a Truth Ministry, Will Set Us Free |
I was struck again by how much closer our political environment is to that described in George Orwell’s book “1984” now than when I first read it in the 1960s. |
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| 2021-02-08 13:59:00 |
Opinion |
Inflation’s Fire Next Time May Soon Be Here |
The Federal Reserve appears clueless about the dangers. |
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| 2021-02-08 13:59:00 |
World |
After Indian Glacier Bursts, Rescue Workers Search for People Trapped in Debris |
At least 26 were killed after a flash flood devastated a Himalayan valley |
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| 2021-02-08 13:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Filibuster Really Isn’t Much Help for Democracy |
The point of the filibuster is not—and has never been—to achieve bipartisan consensus; it is instead a tool that aims to, and succeeds at, disempowering the majority. |
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| 2021-02-08 13:51:00 |
World |
China Appears to Block Social-Media Platform Clubhouse After Brief Flourishing of Debate |
The hit chat app had attracted thousands of users in China, who used it to discuss taboo topics including Xinjiang and human rights |
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| 2021-02-08 13:39:00 |
Politics |
Trump Lawyers Call Impeachment Trial ‘Political Theater’ |
Proceedings are set to start Tuesday and could include witnesses |
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| 2021-02-08 13:31:00 |
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Fed’s Mester Says Central Bank Support Will Remain in Place a ‘Long Time’ |
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| 2021-02-08 13:02:00 |
Opinion |
George Shultz, Statesman of the Century |
Strategy, reflection and restraint made him one of the greatest diplomats of his era. |
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| 2021-02-08 13:01:00 |
Opinion |
Talk About Putting Politics in the Bedroom! |
Activist David Hogg says he’ll start a pillow maker to compete with Mike Lindell. Where does it end? |
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| 2021-02-08 12:47:00 |
Politics |
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Won’t Run for Re-Election |
Several other Republican senators have announced plans to retire |
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| 2021-02-08 12:24:00 |
World |
Russia’s EU Snub Gives U.S. an Opening |
Anger in EU over top diplomat’s trip to Moscow could ease alignment between Brussels and Biden administration |
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| 2021-02-08 12:00:00 |
Business |
Meatpackers Want Workers to Get Covid-19 Vaccines, but Some Aren’t So Sure |
Companies use cash bonuses, videos to promote vaccination; some workers worry about side effects |
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| 2021-02-08 11:34:00 |
Logistics Report |
Shipping Companies Look at Sailing Away From Choked Southern California Gateways |
Dozens of ships are waiting offshore, disrupting supply chains and sending carriers and their customers looking for alternatives |
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| 2021-02-08 11:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tampa Bay Won the Super Bowl at Home. It May Become a Covid Spreader. |
Large celebrations in Tampa after the Buccaneers’ win have raised concern over increased transmission of the virus |
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| 2021-02-08 11:08:00 |
A-hed |
Angry Robinhood Traders Take Aim at the Wrong Robin Hood |
After the brokerage restricted trading in GameStop, outraged tweets struck a Robin Hood historical group that found a new audience for the legendary outlaw |
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| 2021-02-08 11:08:00 |
World |
Third Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Was 66% Effective in Late-Stage Study |
A vaccine being used by the Chinese military proved effective and is headed for countries outside China |
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| 2021-02-08 11:01:00 |
Economy |
Consumers Expect to Spend More in a Year, Fed Survey Shows |
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| 2021-02-08 10:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Grandparents Have Gotten Their Covid-19 Vaccine. Is it Finally OK to Visit Them? |
Many families who have stayed away from older relatives are hoping they can get together now. Here’s how to assess the risks. |
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| 2021-02-08 10:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Wendy’s CIO Aims to Keep Pandemic-Fueled Digital Efforts on the Menu |
The popularity of digital services built around contactless food purchases has yielded a stockpile of customer data, says Kevin Vasconi |
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| 2021-02-08 09:44:00 |
World |
Israel’s Netanyahu Formally Pleads Not Guilty as Corruption Trial Resumes |
Prime minister also faces the country’s fourth election in two years on March 23 |
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| 2021-02-08 09:11:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Bitcoin, Palantir, GameStop: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Recent strong earnings reports and hopes for new stimulus are lifting investors’ spirits |
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| 2021-02-08 09:07:00 |
Markets |
Democrats Are Divided Over Biden’s Coming Pick of a Top Bank Regulator |
Obama alum Michael Barr is the leading contender, but some progressives favor Mehrsa Baradaran, an Iranian-born law professor |
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| 2021-02-08 09:05:00 |
Politics |
Impeachment Trial Puts Trump Back on Center Stage for GOP |
Senate Republicans face another public test of loyalty to the former president, with their base voters watching closely |
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| 2021-02-08 09:02:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Bipartisan Hopes Need Not Die Now |
Stimulus debate risks setting tone of partisanship, though shared priorities and the needs of working-class Republicans offer hope |
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| 2021-02-08 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Covid-19 Vaccination Aims: Speeding the Rollout and Addressing Racial Disparities |
Administration wants states to help Black and Latino Americans hit hardest by pandemic, but new variants and strained resources pose challenges |
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| 2021-02-08 08:41:00 |
Business |
Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin |
Elon Musk’s company says it may start accepting the cryptocurrency as a payment method for its products, sending the price of bitcoin soaring |
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| 2021-02-08 08:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tom Brady Is Amazing. But How About That Tampa Bay Defense? |
A football legend adds perhaps his most impressive chapter, with a debt to his teammates on the other side of the line |
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| 2021-02-08 08:00:00 |
Business |
Chrysler, Fiat Dealers Want New Boss to Fix Ailing Brands or Consider Cuts |
Fiat Chrysler, which merged last month to create Stellantis, has for years operated seven automotive brands in the U.S., more than rivals |
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| 2021-02-08 07:57:00 |
National Security |
Capitol Riot Warnings Weren’t Acted On as System Failed |
The federal security apparatus retooled after 9/11 fielded intelligence on the Jan. 6 rally but didn’t mobilize to prevent the violence |
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| 2021-02-08 07:56:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank’s Vision is Clearest When Markets are Rising |
The tech stock frenzy has lifted many of SoftBank’s investments, but a market reversal would hit the company hard |
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| 2021-02-08 07:55:00 |
Business |
Tesla Summoned by Chinese Regulators on Quality Issues |
Regulators say electric car maker must abide by Chinese laws and regulations as consumers complain about quality problems |
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| 2021-02-08 07:50:00 |
Markets |
WordPress VIP Buying Content Analytics Firm Parse.ly |
Deal is parent company Automattic’s largest by cost and revenue; terms not disclosed |
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| 2021-02-08 07:30:00 |
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Cargill Places Bet on Probiotics Startup Evolve BioSystems |
Evolve produces a probiotic designed to improve the gut health of infants |
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| 2021-02-08 07:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Tom Brady Lasted Long Enough to Win a Seventh Super Bowl at 43 |
The NFL began changing its rules to protect quarterbacks at the very start of his career. It helped him survive to win another Super Bowl on Sunday—with no end in sight. |
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| 2021-02-08 07:05:00 |
Business |
China’s Car Sales Rose 25% in January |
It was the strongest growth since September 2016 |
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| 2021-02-08 07:00:00 |
Business |
Amazon Warehouse Workers Set to Vote on Unionizing: What We Know |
Alabama employees will vote on whether to form first union for hourly Amazon workers |
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| 2021-02-08 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Exxon’s Well-Timed Hop Onto Carbon-Capture Bandwagon |
U.S. energy companies are getting into carbon capture in time to help their reputations and their bottom lines |
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| 2021-02-08 07:00:00 |
Business |
Myanmar’s Garment Factories Suffer One-Two Punch of Covid and Coup |
Businesses exporting clothes for Western consumers say the industry will sink if trade preferences end or sanctions return |
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| 2021-02-08 06:58:00 |
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Seadrill Subsidiaries File for Chapter 11 |
The oil-rig operator said cases were filed as a protective measure to support its financial restructuring |
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| 2021-02-08 06:08:00 |
Markets |
The Biden Stimulus vs. the Bond Market |
Some economists think a $1.9 trillion stimulus package could overheat the economy, but the bond market seems to disagree |
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| 2021-02-08 05:32:00 |
CFO Journal |
ESG Metrics Help CFOs Attract New Investors, Reduce Costs |
More finance chiefs talk about sustainability on earnings calls, provide disclosures |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
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New York Lawmakers Float Crackdown on Hedge Funds’ Sovereign-Debt Tactics |
The proposed legislation would leverage New York’s financial might to crack down on investment firms that resist sovereign-debt restructurings |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Flood of Cash Pushes Borrowing Costs to Unusual Lows in Europe |
Some companies can now borrow at lower rates than those set by the European Central Bank |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: The Fed and Economists Wrestle With Fate of Small Businesses |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Fight Over Voting Rules Revs Up in Georgia |
Republicans’ new bills would add requirements or restrictions to mail-in voting in wake of presidential, Senate defeats |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
HNA Group’s Financial Maneuvers Powered Its Rise—and Caused Its Downfall |
The findings of a working group are shedding some light on the unorthodox ways that money was moved around within the conglomerate |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Wirecard Red Flags Should Have Prompted Earlier Response, Former Executive Says |
Upon joining Wirecard, James Freis discovered that the fintech company’s problems were larger than even its harshest outside critics might have imagined |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood’s GameStop Debacle Spurs Calls to Modernize Stock Clearing |
Nearly $1.7 trillion of securities trades are processed each day by Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
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Virginia Lawmakers Poised to Pass New Rules for Internet Privacy |
Multiple U.S. states could green light new data-protection laws this year |
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| 2021-02-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Reddit CEO Backs WallStreetBets Amid Calls for Stiffer Moderation |
Chief of the social network whose users sparked GameStop stock-trading frenzy expresses confidence in its user-reliant model for policing speech |
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| 2021-02-08 05:29:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Mania Was the Wrong Way to ‘Democratize’ Finance |
Making financial markets accessible is about ensuring low costs for savers. Allowing anyone to trade complex products could undermine that goal. |
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| 2021-02-08 04:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise, Putting S&P 500 on Course for New Record |
U.S. stock futures advance, suggesting the S&P 500 will climb further after notching its second consecutive record high |
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| 2021-02-08 04:21:00 |
Tech |
SoftBank Turns $11 Billion Profit, Helped by DoorDash |
Japanese tech investor rides the boom in valuations toward end of 2020 |
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| 2021-02-08 03:44:00 |
World |
China Charges Journalist With Sending State Secrets Overseas |
Australian journalist Cheng Lei has been held in China since Aug. 13 and diplomats have raised concerns about her detention |
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| 2021-02-07 22:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady Win the Super Bowl |
Brady was the most valuable player and won his seventh NFL championship in a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs |
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| 2021-02-07 21:18:00 |
Business |
Apple’s Electric-Vehicle Talks With Hyundai Break Down |
Tech giant began seeking potential automotive partners late last year |
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| 2021-02-07 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New Rules for Night Owl Workers |
A year of quarantine has meant more flexibility for the people at their best late in the day, but working nontraditional hours requires some negotiation with team members |
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| 2021-02-07 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Battle Over Upstate Congressional Seat Shows New York’s Election Problems |
A court-supervised canvass revealed several irregularities in the Oneida County process |
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| 2021-02-07 18:23:00 |
World |
George Shultz, Secretary of State Under Reagan, Dies at 100 |
Republican-establishment figure guided U.S. diplomacy to help bring about end of the Cold War |
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| 2021-02-07 17:20:00 |
Hedge Funds |
Elliott Management Explores Raising a SPAC |
The hedge fund is looking to raise more than $1 billion for the vehicle |
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| 2021-02-07 16:56:00 |
Opinion |
Everybody Wants Muni Paper |
If you enjoyed Detroit debt, you’ll love Chicago schools bonds. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:53:00 |
U.S. |
Chicago, San Francisco Reach Tentative Deals With Teachers Unions on Reopening Schools |
Chicago union says members still have to approve plan; San Francisco Board of Education expected to vote on the deal Feb. 16 |
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| 2021-02-07 16:53:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Goes Party Line on $1.9 Trillion |
Democrats define bipartisanship as Pelosi agreeing with Schumer. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Supreme Court Steps Up Again |
The Justices partially enjoin California’s limits on religious services. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:38:00 |
Politics |
Senate Democrats See Short Trump Trial Amid Covid-19 Stimulus Push |
Key details of the former president’s impeachment and of a $1.9-trillion relief bill are still being completed by new Democratic majority |
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| 2021-02-07 16:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Super Bowl 2021 Viewer’s Guide: Start Time, How to Watch |
The Super Bowl starts at the same time as every year: 6:30 p.m. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:25:00 |
Opinion |
George Pratt Shultz |
As Secretary of State, he helped Reagan end the Cold War by winning it. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:21:00 |
Opinion |
We Don’t Need Another Patriot Act |
New law-enforcement powers would inevitably be turned against minorities and progressive dissenters. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
The Wisdom of George Shultz, 1920-2021 |
Excerpts of the former secretary of state’s contributions to the Journal editorial pages. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:18:00 |
Opinion |
What to Do When There’s a Covid-19 Vaccine Glut |
Supply is ramping up, but many Americans are reluctant to get the shot and need to be persuaded. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:16:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Troubling Latin Agenda |
Funding for political activism and abortion won’t create jobs in the region. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:14:00 |
Opinion |
See America With an RV, Not Twitter |
My son and I found kindness alive and well—and offline. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:13:00 |
Books |
‘Kill Switch’ Review: When 51 Votes Aren’t Enough |
Harry Reid made frequent use of the filibuster when he led the Senate. A former Reid staffer is shocked that GOP leaders have done the same. |
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| 2021-02-07 16:02:00 |
World |
Rollout of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Halted in South Africa After Study |
Small clinical trial found that it doesn’t appear to protect recipients against mild and moderate illness from a fast-spreading new strain of the coronavirus |
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| 2021-02-07 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, Unemployment and GDP |
Data from China expected to tell two different stories |
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| 2021-02-07 14:08:00 |
Politics |
Biden Won’t Lift Iran Sanctions to Bring Tehran Back to Negotiating Table |
Iran must stop enriching uranium before sanctions will be lifted, president says in CBS News interview |
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| 2021-02-07 13:56:00 |
Opinion |
Mediocrity Is Now Mandatory |
From stimulus to school admissions, leaders act as if ease is the only worthy goal. |
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| 2021-02-07 13:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Constitution Doesn’t Bar Trump’s Impeachment Trial |
Removal from office is best understood as akin to a ‘mandatory minimum’ sentence for a crime. |
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| 2021-02-07 13:40:00 |
Opinion |
Unity and Vision Elude the Fractured GOP |
Rep. Liz Cheney represents her “political brand” rather than her constituents. |
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| 2021-02-07 13:39:00 |
Opinion |
Long Bonds Won’t Help Underfunded Plans |
Under current market conditions 50-year Treasuries are no panacea. |
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| 2021-02-07 13:38:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Puts Democratic Unions Ahead of Children |
President Biden is in thrall to the powerful teachers’ unions which have adamantly opposed all efforts at reform. |
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| 2021-02-07 12:26:00 |
World |
Indian Glacier in Himalayan Valley Crumbles, Causing Flash Flooding |
More than 150 people are missing, and at least 14 killed, after surge of water triggers avalanches and knocks over buildings |
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| 2021-02-07 12:01:00 |
CMO Today |
Jeep Super Bowl Ad Enlists Bruce Springsteen to Unite America |
Auto brand stands out as most advertisers will mostly avoid mentioning political divisions |
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| 2021-02-07 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Reconnect With the Work Friends You Miss |
Some people haven’t seen the co-workers they care about in person in close to a year—here’s how to get your office BFF back in your orbit |
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| 2021-02-07 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Jamie Raskin Leads Democrats in Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial |
As lead manager, Maryland congressman seeks to win over GOP senators on incitement charge against former president |
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| 2021-02-07 10:36:00 |
CMO Today |
Super Bowl 2021 Commercials: See the Ads Released So Far |
Brands try to transport viewers to a world without Covid-19 |
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| 2021-02-07 10:32:00 |
Arts |
From Amanda Gorman to The Weeknd, a 2021 Super Bowl Spectacle |
Today’s game features blockbuster performers, including The Weeknd, H.E.R., Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan. And to signify the challenges of the past year, youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman will recite a tribute to everyday heroes. |
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| 2021-02-07 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can You Count On Your Employer to Help You Get the Covid-19 Vaccine? |
Employers may offer transportation or other incentives, but getting actual shots to workers remains unlikely—for now |
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| 2021-02-07 10:00:00 |
Business |
Rough Landing Expected for the Glut of New Small-Rocket Makers |
Increased use of compact satellites by companies and military isn’t seen supporting the current number of smaller launchers |
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| 2021-02-07 10:00:00 |
Economy |
China’s Economy Isn’t Out of the Woods, Despite a Strong 2020 |
Many see risks if Covid-19 proves hard to contain or consumer confidence doesn’t improve |
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| 2021-02-07 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Silver Billionaire Thomas Kaplan Welcomes Recent Trading Frenzy |
His investment company, Electrum Group, controls mines that are sitting on about one billion ounces of the precious metal |
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| 2021-02-07 09:00:00 |
Tech |
AppleCare and Other Phone Protection Plans: Who Should—and Shouldn’t—Buy Them |
When it comes to buying phone accident coverage, consider the probabilities, not the consequences |
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| 2021-02-07 08:53:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19’s Hit to State and Local Revenues Is Smaller Than Many Feared |
But many face higher-than-expected costs from fighting the coronavirus, with widely varying impacts |
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| 2021-02-07 08:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Super Bowl Ads Go for Comedic Catharsis |
Tuning into the nation’s emotional exhaustion, marketers look to brighten spirits ground down by the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-07 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
As Biden Decides What to Do With Trump’s Border Wall, Landowners Are in Limbo |
President Biden promised to halt construction of the border wall. But landowners fighting eminent domain don’t know the status of their land. |
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| 2021-02-07 08:00:00 |
Business |
Slow Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout, New Variants Shift Some Business Plans |
Some executives see recovery in travel, shopping by spring; others don’t expect pickup until later this year or 2022 |
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| 2021-02-07 07:44:00 |
World |
Navalny Movement Scraps Protests as It Digs In for Long Haul |
Following mass arrests and police violence, the opposition in Russia shifts focus from the streets to the ballot box |
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| 2021-02-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Tightening Oil Supplies Inject New Momentum Into Price Rally |
Signs of strength under the surface of the energy market suggest further gains for crude prices, some investors and analysts say |
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| 2021-02-07 05:30:00 |
Business |
Clawbacks Are Hard, So Companies Try Postponing Pay Instead |
Bristol-Myers Squibb is requiring executives to hold three-quarters of their equity grants for at least a year after they vest |
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| 2021-02-07 05:30:00 |
World |
As Vaccines Raise Hope, Cold Reality Dawns: Covid-19 Is Likely Here to Stay |
Ease of transmission, new strains, limits of vaccination programs all mean Covid-19 will be around for years—and a big business |
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| 2021-02-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Frenzy Is Tough Call for Regulators Focused on Transparency |
Little imperative to act if no market manipulation—and little political will to rein in small investors |
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| 2021-02-07 04:23:00 |
World |
Tens of Thousands Protest in Myanmar as Fears of Life Under Military Rule Return |
Since last week’s coup, many activists and civilian leaders have been detained or are in hiding |
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| 2021-02-06 17:37:00 |
Politics |
Liz Cheney Censured by Wyoming’s Republican Party |
Third-ranking member of the House’s GOP leadership was cited for voting to impeach President Trump |
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| 2021-02-06 12:44:00 |
World |
Robert Altman, Founder of Videogame Maker ZeniMax, Dies at Age 73 |
Lawyer, acquitted of charges in BCCI scandal, built an entertainment-software firm and sold it to Microsoft for $7.5 billion |
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| 2021-02-06 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Giving Up Alcohol in the Era of Covid-19 |
Drinking is on the rise as a response to stress, but a growing number of people are choosing to give up alcohol before it becomes a problem |
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| 2021-02-06 12:00:00 |
Tech |
How Big Tech Got Even Bigger |
Technology giants such as Alphabet, Amazon and Apple are more dominant than a year ago thanks to a greater reliance on their services during the pandemic. The forces propelling them to new heights are expected to outlast Covid-19. |
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| 2021-02-06 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
How Adobe’s CEO Designed a Lasting Image in Silicon Valley |
The top executive of the photo-editing software maker relies on mentors forged through years of relationships for help in navigating everything from the pandemic to sensitive political issues |
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| 2021-02-06 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon’s New CEO Can Either Help Workers and Sellers—or Automate Them Away |
One secret of Amazon’s ability to grow rapidly: software and algorithms that manage its millions of employees and marketplace sellers—technologies Andy Jassy knows well |
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| 2021-02-06 09:00:00 |
Business |
Everyone Wants Sushi to Go, and It’s Saving Some Restaurants |
Eateries and grocers are selling more takeaway sushi during the pandemic, while supermarkets rush to train chefs |
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| 2021-02-06 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Violent Videogames Aren’t Ruining Your Kids—but It’s Good to Discuss Them |
Long-term study addresses the nuanced effects of playing shooter-style videogames on children’s mental health |
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| 2021-02-06 08:15:00 |
World |
China Approves Sinovac Vaccine for Broad Use Against Covid-19 |
Regulators give CoronaVac green light for mass inoculation, making it the second coronavirus shot in China to get provisional approval |
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| 2021-02-06 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Some Young Americans Fight Economic Unease by Using Stimulus Checks to Pay Down Debt |
With fewer places to spend and the labor market still weak, younger adults are treating the payments carefully |
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| 2021-02-06 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Forget Wedding Dresses. Divorce Style Has Arrived |
The recent hubbub over Mary-Kate Olsen’s recent Zoom-divorce outfit recalls the courtroom drama of Marilyn Monroe and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Non-celebrities are upping the glamour quotient on their own divorce style, too. |
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| 2021-02-06 08:00:00 |
World |
Penguins Spared After Mammoth Iceberg Splits Into Smaller Pieces |
Scientists had feared for wildlife as the iceberg headed for remote South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic |
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| 2021-02-06 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Engineer, Agitator, Constructor: The Artist Reinvented’ Review: Modernists of the World, Unite! |
A MoMA exhibit explores the ways European art movements of the 1920s and ‘30s responded to and furthered the social and political upheaval of the time. |
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| 2021-02-06 07:00:00 |
World |
In Covid-Era Travel Scam, Fraudsters Offer Fake Test Results |
Dozens have been arrested over falsified coronavirus-test certificates, as authorities grapple with verification |
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| 2021-02-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Is GameStop a Bubble? History’s Spectacular Crashes, From Tulips to Beanie Babies. |
What goes up must come down. Bubbles have boosted—and burned—investors for centuries. |
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| 2021-02-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Elon Musk’s Dogecoin Tweeting Has Believers Barking for More |
Cryptocurrency that started in 2013 as a joke is suddenly worth a total of more than $6 billion |
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| 2021-02-06 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Want a Bigger Stimulus Check? Consider Filing Your Tax Return Early |
The IRS likely will deliver payments based on either 2019 or 2020 income, whichever is on file when it sends out the money |
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| 2021-02-06 04:28:00 |
World |
Myanmar Protesters Gather to Oppose Military Coup |
Police in riot gear were deployed in Yangon and water cannons were present as authorities shut down internet access in the country |
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| 2021-02-06 03:11:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Hands California Churches Partial Relief From Covid-19 Restrictions |
Churches argued they should be classified alongside businesses where capacity is capped at 25% |
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| 2021-02-05 21:20:00 |
Business |
Fox Business Cancels Lou Dobbs’s Show After Anchor Was Named in Voting-Machine Lawsuit |
‘Lou Dobbs Tonight’ was among the network’s highest-rated shows |
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| 2021-02-05 21:19:00 |
Politics |
Biden Withdraws From Trump’s Agreement to Send Asylum Seekers to Guatemala |
The Trump administration said asylum seekers should ask for protection from countries they crossed before reaching the U.S. border |
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| 2021-02-05 19:37:00 |
Markets |
Amazon.com, Chevron, Peloton: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the news cycle |
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| 2021-02-05 19:27:00 |
Opinion |
San Francisco’s Race Games |
The school board is set to eliminate merit exams for admission to an acclaimed school. |
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| 2021-02-05 19:21:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says Trump Shouldn’t Get Intelligence Briefings Due to ‘Erratic Behavior’ |
Biden made remarks about former president in CBS interview set to air on Sunday |
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| 2021-02-05 19:11:00 |
Politics |
New York Republican Claudia Tenney Should Be Certified Winner of House Race, Judge Rules |
Upstate district seat is last uncalled congressional contest of November election |
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| 2021-02-05 19:03:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Chamber Head Thomas Donohue to Step Down |
Suzanne Clark to be president and chief executive of business lobby |
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| 2021-02-05 19:02:00 |
U.S. |
Former TPG Executive William McGlashan Jr. to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Case |
McGlashan will admit to involvement in testing scheme, but not athletic bribery conspiracy; plea deal calls for three months in prison |
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| 2021-02-05 18:51:00 |
World |
Iran U.N. Inspectors Find Radioactive Traces, Raising Fresh Concerns |
Materials were found at sites where Iran had blocked inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency |
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| 2021-02-05 18:47:00 |
Business |
High-Profile New York Times Staffers Depart Amid Newsroom Controversy |
Health reporter Donald G. McNeil Jr. and audio producer Andy Mills are leaving over allegations of improper conduct |
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| 2021-02-05 18:47:00 |
Politics |
Biden Pitches Covid-19 Relief Plan to Voters as Hopes for GOP Support Fade |
White House touts polling data showing broad popularity for president’s plan as evidence that his agenda has bipartisan backing |
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| 2021-02-05 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Wrong Stimulus, Wrong Time |
Biden wants twice the spending of 2009, though the economy is far stronger now. |
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| 2021-02-05 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Woke Capital’s Political Warning |
Republican support for big business craters in a new Gallup poll. |
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| 2021-02-05 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
School Choice Momentum in the States |
Republicans push education bills to give parents options. |
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| 2021-02-05 17:57:00 |
World |
U.S. Backs Nigeria’s Former Finance Minister for Next WTO Director |
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wins Biden administration’s support after South Korean trade minister bows out |
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| 2021-02-05 17:30:00 |
Books |
‘We Own This City’ Review: Wolves Among the Flock |
A scandal within Baltimore’s police culture revealed a cancer of criminal activity. Could it be rooted out? |
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| 2021-02-05 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
Food Choice and Personal and Global Health |
Where Gary Taubes gets it wrong is his lack of regard for the nutritional value of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. |
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| 2021-02-05 17:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Long and Short of the GameStop Bubble |
The recent trading in GameStop stock is a remarkable example of the power of the internet and electronic trading to democratize capital markets. |
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| 2021-02-05 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
Taiwan Could Defend Itself More Effectively |
Unlike today’s forces whose major weapons and headquarters are highly vulnerable to missile attack, small units armed with man-portable missiles distributed throughout the island would survive to outnumber (by far) the maximum total of potential invaders. |
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| 2021-02-05 17:16:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.K. Court Limits Corporate Watchdog’s Cross-Border Powers |
The ruling restricts the Serious Fraud Office’s ability to compel foreign companies to disclose documents held abroad |
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| 2021-02-05 17:13:00 |
World |
U.K. Takes Aim at Alleged Chinese Espionage |
London has quietly expelled three suspected Chinese spies who posed as journalists |
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| 2021-02-05 17:05:00 |
CIO Journal |
Former CIOs Discuss What It Takes to Be a Startup CEO |
Former IT chiefs from Tesla, MetLife, Facebook and Cisco are now leading business software startups |
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| 2021-02-05 16:58:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Makes Doctorates Harder to Get—and That’s Good |
For decades, universities have taken advantage of graduates with humanities Ph.D.s and dim prospects. |
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| 2021-02-05 16:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Virus Lessons We’re Getting Wrong |
It’s crucial to distinguish real failures from those caused by chasing political phantoms. |
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| 2021-02-05 16:57:00 |
Opinion |
Democrats in Albany Grab the Redistricting Pen |
Cuomo blocks funding for a constitutionally required, bipartisan commission to draw fairer lines. |
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| 2021-02-05 16:48:00 |
World |
Russia to Expel Diplomats in Dispute Over Alexei Navalny |
Moscow says envoys from Sweden, Poland and Germany took part in unlawful rallies in support of the jailed opposition politician last month; Berlin threatens retaliation |
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| 2021-02-05 16:13:00 |
Masterpiece |
A Burial Beneath Beauty |
An outsize Moses dominates the scene in Michelangelo’s Tomb of Pope Julius II. |
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| 2021-02-05 16:06:00 |
Business |
Amazon Union Election to Proceed as Labor Board Denies Delay Request |
Election at Alabama warehouse set to be completed by late March |
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| 2021-02-05 15:27:00 |
Real Estate |
Does Anyone Make Cute Dog Beds? |
It took some effort but we found seven dog beds that won’t wreck your carefully planned décor—from beachy baskets to elegant perches based on 19th-century seats |
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| 2021-02-05 15:13:00 |
Opinion |
How Trump Taxed the Rich |
A reality check regarding those infamous one-percenters. |
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| 2021-02-05 15:11:00 |
Politics |
House Approves Budget Resolution Setting Stage for Covid-19 Relief Package |
President Biden met with top House Democrats to discuss $1.9 trillion aid plan |
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| 2021-02-05 15:08:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: The Super Bowl, Plus 21 More Series and Movies to Stream This Weekend |
Studio Ghibli’s ‘Earwig and the Witch’ comes to HBO Max, Justin Timberlake’s ‘Palmer’ streams on AppleTV+ and how to stream some Golden Globe nominees |
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| 2021-02-05 14:55:00 |
Finance |
SoftBank-Backed Greensill Delays Fundraising |
The supply-chain finance company says it needs money to expand, but it has also faced several client defaults |
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| 2021-02-05 14:29:00 |
Business |
GameStop Trader ‘Roaring Kitty’ and Former Employer May Face Federal Regulatory Scrutiny |
Keith Gill’s videos and MassMutual’s supervision are at issue, lawyers say |
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| 2021-02-05 14:03:00 |
Logistics Report |
Logistics Hiring Contracted to Start the Year |
Parcel, warehousing companies cut payrolls following strong growth driven by e-commerce demand in 2020 |
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| 2021-02-05 13:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tools of the Spy Game |
An auction of items from the KGB Espionage Museum reveals the ingenuity and oppression of the Soviet secret police. |
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| 2021-02-05 13:48:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Minimum-Wage Proposal: When Would It Reach $15 an Hour? |
The increase would take place over a number of years, though the proposal faces resistance and its fate is uncertain |
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| 2021-02-05 13:34:00 |
U.S. |
Virginia Moves to Abolish Death Penalty |
Gov. Ralph Northam says he will sign bill making Virginia 23rd state and first in South to ban capital punishment |
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| 2021-02-05 13:29:00 |
Politics |
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Committee Removal Silences Her Constituents, But Frees Up Her Time |
Lawmakers voted to remove Georgia Republican of assignments over past contentious comments |
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| 2021-02-05 13:27:00 |
Real Estate |
The Most—and Least—Soothing Paint Colors, According to Interior Design Pros |
Designers choose more colors for walls in a year than you will in a lifetime. So we asked them: Which hues calm us and which stress us out? |
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| 2021-02-05 13:26:00 |
Opinion |
‘Majority Minority’ America? Don’t Bet on It |
How a Census Bureau error led Democrats to assume they were on the right side of inexorable demographic trends. |
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| 2021-02-05 13:26:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Tests the Adage ‘The Customer Is Always Right’ |
I support him, my restaurant has served him, but his minimum-wage proposal would put me out of business. |
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| 2021-02-05 13:20:00 |
Business |
FanDuel’s CEO on Why It Doesn’t Matter if the Super Bowl Makes Money |
Matt King discusses the big game, growing staff during a pandemic and when the sportsbook will return workers to the office |
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| 2021-02-05 12:54:00 |
World |
Libya Forms Transitional Unity Government After Years Of Conflict |
Delegates at a U.N.-organized summit chose a businessman to serve as the North African country’s prime minister |
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| 2021-02-05 12:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chess Is a Netflix Star. How About Other Games? |
After ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ TV could bet on a show about parcheesi—or dominoes. |
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| 2021-02-05 12:41:00 |
Economy |
Temporary Jobs Propped Up January Hiring |
Gains in nonpermanent employment and public schools offset losses in restaurant and entertainment sectors |
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| 2021-02-05 12:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tips on Going Freelance During the Covid-19 Pandemic |
As coronavirus accelerates moves to contract, gig and ‘on-demand’ work, here’s advice if you’re considering becoming your own boss |
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| 2021-02-05 12:28:00 |
Markets |
Teens Are Gambling Their Savings on GameStop Stock. Their Parents Are Worried. |
The day-trading frenzy firing up stocks like GameStop benefits from capital provided by a growing number of teen investors. ‘You have to be willing to lose it all.’ |
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| 2021-02-05 12:20:00 |
Tech |
Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia |
South Korean auto maker’s proposal would involve a multibillion-dollar investment |
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| 2021-02-05 11:55:00 |
Markets |
The Job Market Stays Stalled |
Declines in retail and restaurant employment last month show a labor market still tightly in Covid-19’s grip |
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| 2021-02-05 11:54:00 |
Markets |
Cathie Wood Has Wall Street’s Hottest Hand. Maybe Too Hot. |
ARK Investment’s money under management grew more than fivefold from March to the end of last year. But when funds get too big, too fast, they often can’t sustain their performance. |
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| 2021-02-05 11:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Vaccine Expert Paul Offit Believes Science Will Win in the End |
The pediatrician and infectious-disease specialist is enthusiastic about the ‘phenomenal effectiveness’ of the shots that can prevent Covid-19 |
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| 2021-02-05 11:47:00 |
Business |
What CEOs Are Saying About Covid-19, Leadership and More |
The leaders of Microsoft, Exxon Mobil and UPS, among others, describe how business is evolving during the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-02-05 11:15:00 |
Books |
‘Calhoun’ Review: The Nullifier and His Legacy |
A notorious defender of slavery was led to think seriously about how to protect minority rights. |
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| 2021-02-05 11:08:00 |
Books |
The Joy of Trollope |
In his fictional mirror of Victorian England, Anthony Trollope created a world it would take a lifetime to fully explore. |
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| 2021-02-05 11:07:00 |
Business |
The GameStop Dilemma: What to Do if Day Traders Target Your Company Stock |
GameStop and other companies briefly saw their share prices surge as Reddit-inspired buyers created a short squeeze. For executives, taking advantage of the situation is more complicated than it appears. |
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| 2021-02-05 11:03:00 |
Books |
‘A Swim in a Pond in the Rain’ Review: From Russia With Love |
A visit with four masters of short fiction is a lesson in artistry and vision. |
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| 2021-02-05 11:01:00 |
Tech |
Unlocking iPhones While Wearing a Face Mask: Now Easier, If You Have iOS 14.5—and an Apple Watch |
An update to iOS 14.5 recognizes when you’re wearing a mask, then uses the Apple Watch to authenticate you |
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| 2021-02-05 11:00:00 |
Markets |
The Risks and Rewards of Diversifying Your Bond Funds |
With interest rates so low, some advisers think investors have too much to lose by focusing solely on bond index funds |
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| 2021-02-05 10:59:00 |
Markets |
Venmo’s Debt-Collection Practices Probed by CFPB |
The payment app’s tactics—including threatening to send debt collectors after customers who are scam victims—have previously come under scrutiny |
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| 2021-02-05 10:59:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Security Law: How Beijing Is Cracking Down |
City’s government has used new powers to arrest dozens of opposition figures, eject pro-democracy lawmakers and stifle dissent |
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| 2021-02-05 10:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
Roast Chicken |
No single trick delivers the crisp skin and juicy meat we covet. An experienced roaster shares her own, holistic approach, and a recipe so simple and reliable you’ll want to use it weekly. |
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| 2021-02-05 10:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
What’s the Best Way to Roast Chicken? |
No single trick delivers the crisp skin and juicy meat we covet. An experienced roaster shares her own, holistic approach, and a recipe so simple and reliable you’ll want to use it weekly. |
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| 2021-02-05 10:50:00 |
Books |
Science Fiction: ‘The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry’ Review |
Working as a bodyguard with a half-troll and some other odd characters sounds risky. But even a witch has bills to pay. |
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| 2021-02-05 10:43:00 |
Books |
Fiction: ‘The Hare’ Review |
A tale of surrender, survival and fate from Melanie Finn. |
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| 2021-02-05 10:42:00 |
Books |
‘The York Patrol’ Review: Immortal Doughboy |
Alvin York’s feats on the battlefield were obscured by movies and mythology, but his heroism under fire was the real thing. |
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| 2021-02-05 10:27:00 |
Books |
‘No One Is Talking About This’ Review: Life in the Slipstream |
From the ‘Poet Laureate of Twitter,’ a journey from irony to heartbreak. |
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| 2021-02-05 10:25:00 |
Books |
Five Best: On Tyranny |
Selected by the author, most recently, of ‘This Is the Voice.’ |
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| 2021-02-05 10:20:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘The Midnight Fair’ Review |
The birds and the beasts take their turn at the carnival after dark. |
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| 2021-02-05 09:41:00 |
Real Estate |
What Are the Best Bathroom Rugs? |
Chic, virtually indestructible, much more practical than you’d think—vintage wool rugs are interior designers’ go-to bathroom rugs |
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| 2021-02-05 09:24:00 |
Business |
LVMH Tells Tiffany Staff to Return to Office Two Days a Week |
Luxury giant wants New York City employees in office starting March 1 as it starts to integrate U.S. jeweler |
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| 2021-02-05 09:19:00 |
Business |
Bill Gates Joins Private-Equity Firms in $4.7 Billion Deal for Private-Jet Company |
Private-jet travel is booming amid travel restrictions and flight groundings for commercial airlines |
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| 2021-02-05 09:09:00 |
World |
South Africa Covid-19 Strain: What We Know About the New Variant |
Researchers warn that the variant, now detected in the U.S., may spread faster and could reduce the efficacy of vaccines |
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| 2021-02-05 08:50:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Employers Added 49,000 Jobs in January |
Growth returned to the labor market after one-month dip; unemployment rate fell to 6.3% |
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| 2021-02-05 08:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Is a Capsule Wardrobe and How Can I Get One? |
Pared-back collections of clothes and accessories are simplifying women’s lives and eliminating daily ‘what to wear?’ stress. Here, how to build your own. |
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| 2021-02-05 08:45:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in December as Exports Outpaced Imports |
Exports from the U.S. rose 3.4% from a month earlier to $190 billion |
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| 2021-02-05 08:36:00 |
Markets |
S&P 500 on Track for Best Week Since Early November |
Stock futures edged higher, suggesting that the market will end the week higher on investors’ anticipation of fresh stimulus spending and labor market’s recovery |
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| 2021-02-05 08:28:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Orders National Security Lessons for Elementary Students |
Education chief says it isn’t too early to teach children about national security, as bureau mandates patriotic education in kindergartens |
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| 2021-02-05 08:15:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Vaccine Effective Against U.K. Covid-19 Variant in Trial |
Study finds the vaccine’s efficacy against the U.K. variant is 75% |
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| 2021-02-05 08:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes: The Data Behind the NFL’s Greatest Quarterbacks |
Brady mastered the fundamentals of playing quarterback. Mahomes reinvented them. Now they’re squaring off in a Super Bowl that shows the evolution of football’s most important position. |
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| 2021-02-05 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Peloton’s Expensive Race Against Time |
Connected fitness company scrambling to improve deliveries as recovery from pandemic may alter its value proposition |
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| 2021-02-05 07:59:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s New Big Plane Is Its Big New Problem |
U.S. aerospace company last year booked $6.5 billion charge related to new 777X, citing Covid-19 pandemic and regulatory hurdles |
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| 2021-02-05 07:40:00 |
Markets |
Ford Becomes an Unlikely Tech Darling |
New Chief Executive Jim Farley wants to invest more aggressively in electric vehicles, but he still hasn’t fixed Ford’s combustion-engine business |
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| 2021-02-05 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Snap, Pinterest Battle for Investors’ Likes |
Both companies reported blockbuster fourth quarters but Snap’s guidance fails to inspire |
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| 2021-02-05 07:16:00 |
Markets |
Led by ‘Mr. SPAC,’ Credit Suisse Cashes In on Blank-Check Spree |
A boom in blank-check companies is reviving Credit Suisse’s ambitions on Wall Street |
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| 2021-02-05 07:02:00 |
Business |
Enthusiasm Fades for Covid-19 Antibody Treatments in South Korea |
‘We are hoping the treatment will lighten the burden of hospitalizing patients with serious symptoms’ |
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| 2021-02-05 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Amazon’s Retail Side Won’t Be a Side Hustle |
Elevation of cloud boss to CEO role won’t change dependence on core e-commerce business |
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| 2021-02-05 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Super Bowl 2021 Commercials: See the Ads Released So Far |
Brands try to transport viewers to a world without Covid-19 |
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| 2021-02-05 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Super Bowl LV: See the Ads Released So Far |
Brands try to transport viewers to a world without Covid-19 |
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| 2021-02-05 06:56:00 |
Tech |
China’s SMIC Says It’s Missing Out on the Chip Boom Due to U.S. Restrictions |
SMIC expects revenue growth to fall to single digits this year after a 17% jump in the last quarter |
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| 2021-02-05 06:36:00 |
Markets |
Chip Shortage Buoys SMIC, but Sanctions Could Still Bite |
U.S. tech war to dent the Chinese chip maker’s ambitions even as orders soar |
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| 2021-02-05 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Opendoor Needs to Show Its Work |
Investors’ love for Opendoor suggests it doesn’t matter if you win or lose in iBuying, but how you game the game |
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| 2021-02-05 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Australian Open Brings Back a Twist for 2021: Thousands of Tennis Fans |
More relaxed conditions for supporters have meant strict lockdowns for players |
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| 2021-02-05 05:54:00 |
Economy |
WTO Leadership Race Narrows to One After South Korean Candidate Exits |
Announcement by Seoul’s trade minister leaves only a former Nigerian finance minister who had previously received broad support |
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| 2021-02-05 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Amazon’s U.S. Tax Costs Jumped in 2020. It Likely Would Pay Even More Under Biden Plan. |
Tech giant cites boost in pretax profit as reason for higher tax expense |
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| 2021-02-05 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Merck CFO Brings Corporate Strategy Experience to CEO Role |
Robert Davis, who will start as chief executive July 1, has managed global support functions at Merck in addition to his responsibilities as finance chief |
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| 2021-02-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
What Robinhood Traders Need to Know About Taxes |
If you’ve been buying or selling GameStop or other hot stocks, the IRS will be interested |
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| 2021-02-05 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Primary Challenges Proliferate Against Republicans Who Voted to Impeach |
Republican lawmakers who supported President Donald Trump’s second impeachment are attracting potential primary challengers for 2022 |
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| 2021-02-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
After the Covid Pandemic, a Surge in Demand for Meals, Entertainment and Vacations |
Americans usually rush out to buy things after an economic slump, but this time around there could be a surge in demand for services |
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| 2021-02-05 03:10:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba Sells $5 Billion of Bonds |
Four-part deal by e-commerce giant founded by Jack Ma follows hefty bond sales in 2014 and 2017 |
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| 2021-02-05 02:56:00 |
Markets |
BNP Paribas Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Drop in Profit Amid Pandemic |
France’s biggest bank benefited from a trading boom amid market volatility |
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| 2021-02-04 20:34:00 |
Politics |
FDA Plans Speedy Review of Possible Covid-19 Boosters |
Acting commissioner says agency will publish guidelines over the next few weeks, backs public transparency |
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| 2021-02-04 20:30:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Niceties’ Review: No Time for Pleasantries |
In Eleanor Burgess’s play, a routine meeting between a Black college student and her baby-boomer professor turns into a debate about race in America. |
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| 2021-02-04 20:15:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson Asks U.S. Regulators for Emergency Approval of Its Covid-19 Vaccine |
The potential third vaccine could jump-start a slower-than-expected vaccination rollout |
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| 2021-02-04 20:13:00 |
Business |
News Corp Posts Most Profitable Quarter Since 2013 |
HarperCollins, Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones report strong growth |
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| 2021-02-04 19:27:00 |
Markets |
Regulators Say Market Infrastructure Was Resilient in GameStop Frenzy |
Treasury, SEC and other regulators discussed market functionality, recent trading practices in equity, commodity and related markets |
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| 2021-02-04 19:23:00 |
Opinion |
Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene |
House Republicans fail to oblige the Democratic desire for GOP civil war. |
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| 2021-02-04 19:16:00 |
Politics |
DHS Delays Rule That Would Have Effectively Eliminated H-1B Visa Lottery |
Biden administration says it won’t have time to change system and apply Trump administration rule before visa registration begins in March |
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| 2021-02-04 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Liz Cheney Wins One for Sanity |
But the Republican Party still has a lot of work to do to counter radicalism and conspiracy theories. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
How to Ration Vaccines |
Basing eligibility on age from now on is the scientific, and least political, method. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Didn’t Vote? Here’s Your $20 Fine |
A Connecticut state Senator has a plan for mandatory voting. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
In the Mideast, Biden Returns to Abnormal |
He revives the Obama policy of strengthening America’s enemies and harming its friends. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
The Steelers Fan’s Super Bowl Dilemma |
There’s no good reason to root for either team. So try these dubious ones. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Abraham’s Missing Child: Christians |
Jews and Muslims make peace, but this endangered minority lacks a regional voice. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP’s First 2021 Victory |
Ousting Liz Cheney would have reinforced the Democrats’ nasty caricature. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Best Company Name Is Under Where? |
Your child may live to be 100, but a firm can last for centuries. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:21:00 |
Books |
‘Think Again’ Review: Moderately Confident |
Adam Grant of the Wharton School goads us to be humble in our convictions, curious about the alternatives—and open to discovery. |
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| 2021-02-04 18:07:00 |
U.S. |
Three N.J. Guards Charged With Misconduct in Connection With Attack at Women’s Prison |
Attorney General expects to file more criminal charges; Some 22 officers have been suspended |
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| 2021-02-04 17:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Blizzard’: A Mighty Blast—In the Past, Not Always of Snow |
In the 1830s, Davy Crockett used it to mean both a gunshot and a torrent of speech; even earlier, a similar word meant rain or lightning |
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| 2021-02-04 17:30:00 |
Business |
T-Mobile Warns Investors of More Costs Ahead as It Digests Sprint |
Cellphone carrier reports roughly flat fourth-quarter profit after expenses for integrating onetime rival |
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| 2021-02-04 17:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Weighs Forgiving Student Debt by Executive Action |
The president had previously questioned his authority to unilaterally write off Americans’ student loans |
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| 2021-02-04 17:12:00 |
Business |
Prudential Reports 27% Drop in Profit, Resumes Share Buybacks |
Insurer, which had suspended stock repurchases during the pandemic, swung to a loss for 2020 amid pandemic |
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| 2021-02-04 16:59:00 |
U.S. |
Giuliani Associate Faces SEC Lawsuit |
Lev Parnas accused of misleading investors in a fraud-insurance company |
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| 2021-02-04 16:57:00 |
Markets |
Bond Market Volatility Boosts Online Trading Platforms |
Average daily trading volume on Tradeweb’s online bond trading platform topped $1 trillion in January |
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| 2021-02-04 16:49:00 |
Business |
Electric Vehicles Make Up More Than a Third of Volvo’s Sales in Europe |
Backed by tax breaks, public support, EV sales in Europe surge past China, the longtime market leader |
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| 2021-02-04 16:48:00 |
Opinion |
First Amendment, Politics and Section 230 |
The First Amendment and Section 230 exist to create vibrant marketplaces for all kinds of expression. And both have done exactly that online and offline. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:47:00 |
Opinion |
Work, Capitalism and the Protestant Ethic |
The work of ordinary believers had a dignity of its own, and those in ordained offices should not be viewed as being on a higher plane than secular professions and family life. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
Jefferson Thought Religious Freedom Is a Natural Right |
Jefferson understood religious freedom as among those natural rights that governments are formed to secure, not to establish. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:42:00 |
Business |
Toxic Heavy Metals Found in Some Baby Food, Congressional Report Says |
House subcommittee Democrats call on FDA to require stricter standards for arsenic and lead levels |
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| 2021-02-04 16:39:00 |
Politics |
Trump Dismisses House Impeachment Managers’ Request That He Testify |
Former president faces charge in Senate trial that he incited an insurrection at Capitol last month |
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| 2021-02-04 16:35:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended January 30 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-02-04 16:33:00 |
Politics |
Who Could Receive a Third Stimulus Check? What Biden and the GOP Are Proposing |
Democrats are calling for broad distribution, while Republicans have proposed a more-targeted approach |
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| 2021-02-04 16:25:00 |
Film Review |
‘Two of Us’ Review: The Urgency of a Great Love |
In France’s Oscar entry, Martine Chevallier and Barbara Sukowa play closeted lovers looking forward to a new life together. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:23:00 |
Television Review |
‘Clarice’ Review: A Lion Among Lambs |
FBI Agent Clarice Starling returns in a new CBS series. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:22:00 |
Film Review |
‘Little Fish’ Review: Forgetting the Way We Were |
A newlywed couple fears the worst in a pandemic that wipes people’s memories. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:21:00 |
Opinion |
‘Doubt’ Review: Well-Cast Shadows |
A Tampa theater’s top-notch revival of John Patrick Shanley’s drama about a priest accused of sex abuse translates seamlessly to streaming. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:18:00 |
Film Review |
‘Rams’ Review: Shear Desperation |
Two farmer brothers who haven’t spoken in 40 years must work together to save their sheep flocks in this Australian remake of the 2015 Icelandic original. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Double Face Masks? N95? Protect Yourself Against New Covid-19 Variants With These Mask Upgrades |
The guidance around masks is changing. Here’s the latest that you need to know. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:13:00 |
Business |
Snap, Pinterest Log Strong User Growth |
Expansion at social-media platforms mirrors surge across the industry during the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-04 16:13:00 |
Politics |
Hunter Biden to Release Memoir in April |
President Biden’s son has faced criticism from Republicans and scrutiny from federal investigators for his business dealings |
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| 2021-02-04 16:12:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Postpones Lifting Penalties for Accidental Killing of Migratory Birds |
A measure approved in the final days of the Trump administration would have removed criminal penalties for killing migratory birds |
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| 2021-02-04 16:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
What’s the Best Cooking Oil? |
Extra-virgin olive oil...grapeseed oil...sesame oil? Depends on how you use it. For frying, sautéing, dressings and more, these bottles are beauties. |
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| 2021-02-04 16:03:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
GPB Capital Faces Fraud Charges Over $1.7 Billion Ponzi-Like Scheme |
The FBI has arrested GPB’s founder and CEO, as well as two others allegedly involved |
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| 2021-02-04 16:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Names Special Envoy to Yemen in Fresh Effort to End the War |
Approach departs from Trump administration, which largely supported Saudi-led effort against Iran-backed Houthi rebels |
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| 2021-02-04 15:49:00 |
CFO Journal |
McCormick CFO Ramps Up Advertising Spend After Pandemic Sales Boost |
The flavor company is relying more on cooking videos shot at home while placing fewer ads on traditional television commercials and in print |
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| 2021-02-04 15:30:00 |
Politics |
GOP Puts Minimum Wage, School Reopenings in Covid Aid Spotlight |
Republicans plan amendments to budget bill that would force Democrats to take possibly unpalatable votes |
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| 2021-02-04 15:13:00 |
Business |
Celebrities Land in the Boardroom. Here’s How Companies Make It Work. |
Ciara, Oprah, Shaq and Serena are among the celebrities companies are tapping as directors for their pop-culture expertise and as a marketing boost |
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| 2021-02-04 15:11:00 |
Business |
CNN President Jeff Zucker to Exit Cable Channel at End of 2021 |
Mr. Zucker agreed to stay at the helm until his current contract expires, ending months of uncertainty |
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| 2021-02-04 15:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where Can I Travel Internationally and Do I Need the Covid-19 Vaccine? |
Covid restrictions for international trips are more complicated than ever. Before you dust off your passport, a few words of caution |
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| 2021-02-04 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Stop Sitting Down All Day |
A behavioral economist answers questions on activity breaks, getting feedback and emergency savings. |
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| 2021-02-04 14:55:00 |
U.S. |
Voting-Machine Company Smartmatic Sues Fox News Over Election Claims |
Lawsuit cites statements about presidential election made by anchors including Maria Bartiromo and Lou Dobbs |
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| 2021-02-04 14:36:00 |
Politics |
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Regrets QAnon Comments |
Freshman Republican lawmaker is set to be removed from committees in House vote |
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| 2021-02-04 14:27:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Brazil’s Recent Past a Challenge to Winning ESG Credibility |
Corruption, environmental disasters and deforestation worry some investors |
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| 2021-02-04 14:25:00 |
IPOs |
Chobani Eyes 2021 Initial Public Offering |
The Greek yogurt maker targets a valuation between $7 billion to $10 billion |
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| 2021-02-04 14:23:00 |
U.S. |
Border Patrol Releases More Migrants Into U.S. After Mexico Stops Taking Some Back |
Influx of families in recent weeks fills holding facilities that have limited capacity because of Covid-19 precautions |
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| 2021-02-04 14:20:00 |
Business |
Holidays Sales Slumped, but Some Retailers Predict a Snapback |
Fewer promotions and less inventory pushed up average prices at Coach and Ralph Lauren; Nordstrom expects a 25% revenue jump |
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| 2021-02-04 14:15:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Universal Vaccination’ Chimera |
Tools for stopping variants are limited, and like masks and distancing, vaccines are not a panacea. |
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| 2021-02-04 14:15:00 |
Markets |
Stone Point Capital, Insight Partners Agree to Buy CoreLogic |
Another suitor, CoStar, says it is studying options, including a new bid, a proxy fight or walking away |
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| 2021-02-04 14:08:00 |
Opinion |
Rihanna Rallies to the Wrong Cause in India |
Farmers protest in defense of a dysfunctional system, and Modi has treated them relatively gently. |
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| 2021-02-04 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where Can I Take My Kids Over Spring Break? |
Planning a family vacation right now—while the Covid pandemic still lingers—might seem more stressful than it’s worth. To minimize the headaches, we’ve chosen five trips that are all based around outdoor activities. |
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| 2021-02-04 13:18:00 |
Finance |
Credit Suisse Was Alerted to Private Banker’s Misconduct Years Before Criminal Charges |
Regulatory report says some executives turned a blind eye to fraud. Credit Suisse says it revealed nothing incriminating against the bank. |
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| 2021-02-04 13:15:00 |
Business |
23andMe to Go Public With Richard Branson-Backed SPAC |
British billionaire Richard Branson to invest in genomics company as part of listing |
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| 2021-02-04 13:02:00 |
Business |
Ford Cutting F-150 Pickup Production Due to Chip Shortage |
Both of Ford’s F-150 factories will cancel some shifts next week |
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| 2021-02-04 12:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Post-Covid Boom |
More evidence that 2021 is going to be a year of prosperity. |
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| 2021-02-04 12:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
What’s the Healthiest Drink? |
Antioxidants are all well and good. But sometimes the real benefit is in the making. This recipe for a warming mugful of lemon, ginger and turmeric is as satisfying to make as it is to drink. |
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| 2021-02-04 12:10:00 |
Business |
Hershey Says Strong Holiday Sales Presage Growth in 2021 |
Chocolate maker plans more advertising spending, seeking to retain market-share gains |
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| 2021-02-04 11:05:00 |
A-hed |
How to Make Sense of GameStop? The Internet Turns to Beer and Puppets |
The Reddit-fueled market frenzy has inspired a flurry of TikTok videos, memes and online explainers |
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| 2021-02-04 11:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Rolling Stone Launches Video Channel on Amazon’s Twitch |
‘Rolling Stone on Twitch’ marks first attempt by mainstream publication to build presence on platform beloved by videogamers |
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| 2021-02-04 10:51:00 |
Business |
A Small West Virginia Newspaper Takes On Google and Facebook |
The Charleston Gazette-Mail’s owner has filed a lawsuit claiming the tech giants manipulate the digital-advertising market |
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| 2021-02-04 10:39:00 |
CFO Journal |
L Brands CFO to Retire After About 14 Years on the Job |
Stuart Burgdoerfer will step down from his role in August |
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| 2021-02-04 10:02:00 |
Business |
New York Times Added Record Number of Digital Subscribers in 2020 |
Publisher posts flat fourth-quarter revenue amid advertising declines |
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| 2021-02-04 09:57:00 |
Markets |
PayPal Should Have More Growth In-Store |
After a huge 2020 for digital spending PayPal has momentum in a new realm, in-store payments |
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| 2021-02-04 09:34:00 |
Politics |
Partisan Pressures Weigh Heavily as Senate Looks for Coronavirus Relief Deal |
Nearly all senators belong to the party that won their state’s presidential contest in November |
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| 2021-02-04 09:29:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Had a Good 2020. This Year Will Be Harder. |
Germany’s largest lender will likely face tougher operating conditions as well as higher investor expectations in 2021 |
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| 2021-02-04 09:12:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Plan for Reopening Schools Faces Challenges |
Republicans see political opportunity as teachers’ unions, which support the president, have pushed back on some reopening plans |
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| 2021-02-04 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft CEO Sees Pandemic Sparking New Wave of Employee-Focused Tech |
Company sees Viva software as way into growing market for clients looking to cater to employee life at work |
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| 2021-02-04 08:58:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Says ‘We Need to Act Big’ on Covid Relief |
Treasury secretary warns of tough months ahead until pandemic is under control, seeks details on GameStop mania |
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| 2021-02-04 08:56:00 |
World |
Vale Agrees to $7 Billion Settlement for Brumadinho Dam Collapse |
Court settlement is intended to compensate Minas Gerais state for the socioeconomic damage caused by the disaster |
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| 2021-02-04 08:56:00 |
Markets |
A New Road for Mercedes-Benz Offers Hope for Volkswagen Too |
Daimler’s shareholder-friendly decision to split its car and truck divisions will be hard for Germany’s largest car maker to ignore |
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| 2021-02-04 08:54:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fell to 779,000 Last Week |
Filings for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, have held at high levels during a winter surge in Covid-19 cases |
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| 2021-02-04 08:45:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick Up Ahead of Weekly Jobless Claims |
S&P 500 appears poised for a muted trading day, with technology stocks leading the market higher. |
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| 2021-02-04 08:43:00 |
World |
Former Commander of Lord’s Resistance Army Convicted of War Crimes |
Former child soldier Dominic Ongwen helped lead notorious rebel group that terrorized Central Africa for decades |
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| 2021-02-04 08:13:00 |
Business |
Peloton Keeps Growing, and So Do Its Pains |
Long shipping delays continue to dog the company but haven’t slowed the meteoric rise of its sales and share price |
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| 2021-02-04 08:05:00 |
Business |
UnitedHealth Group Names Andrew Witty as Chief Executive |
The provider of health care coverage, software, and data consulting firm services says Witty will succeed David S. Wichmann, who is retiring |
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| 2021-02-04 08:04:00 |
Business |
Merck’s Kenneth Frazier to Retire as CEO at End of June |
Chief financial officer Robert Davis will become chief executive of the drugmaker July 1 |
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| 2021-02-04 07:58:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Outline Foreign Policy Objectives During State Department Visit |
President is expected to emphasize traditional alliances and human rights |
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| 2021-02-04 07:29:00 |
Business |
Shell Posts Loss but Eyes Recovery This Year |
Oil giant to raise dividend; sees demand at pre-pandemic levels in 2022 |
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| 2021-02-04 07:20:00 |
World |
Myanmar Blocks Facebook Access After Online Protests of Military Coup |
Images of people banging pots and pans or making a three-finger salute from ‘The Hunger Games’ were used to show opposition |
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| 2021-02-04 07:09:00 |
Markets |
Markets Withstood the GameStop Test |
Investors should take at least a crumb of comfort that the market has so far avoided a major tumble thanks to GameStop |
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| 2021-02-04 07:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Reddit’s WallStreetBets Founder Sells Life Story to Movie Producer RatPac Entertainment |
A film will come out first; ‘Maybe I’ll get to go on the red carpet,’ says Jaime Rogozinski |
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| 2021-02-04 07:00:00 |
Markets |
IAC Is Paring Down to Trade Up |
After its spinoff of Match Group and Vimeo, IAC lacks an obvious superstar |
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| 2021-02-04 06:57:00 |
World |
Iranian Diplomat Sentenced to 20 Years for Foiled Bomb Plot in France |
Assadollah Assadi is the first Iranian diplomat convicted for terrorism in Europe in a case that has soured Iranian relations with a key partner |
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| 2021-02-04 06:41:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Leaves Colleges Short on International Students—and Money |
Experts on the sector say it will take years for the schools, among the best in the world, to recover from the economic damage |
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| 2021-02-04 06:38:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un’s Family Tree: What You Need to Know About North Korea’s Dynasty |
The North Korean regime has lasted longer than the Soviet Union despite economic hardship, human-rights abuses and sometimes deadly family rivalries |
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| 2021-02-04 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Walmart Buys Ad Tech to Chase Small-Business Advertisers |
Major retailers continue efforts to become powers in ad sales |
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| 2021-02-04 06:30:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Rally Highlights Buyback Risk. Exhibit A: Bed Bath & Beyond. |
Most companies caught in the Reddit-fueled rally don’t mind the extra bump in their share prices. For others, it is a shot in the arm that hurts. |
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| 2021-02-04 06:29:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank Posts Profit as Investment Banking Unit Booms |
German lender ends year with fourth consecutive profitable quarter |
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| 2021-02-04 06:08:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Video IPO Goes Viral With Investors |
Kuaishou is latest in a series of hot Hong Kong initial public offerings |
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| 2021-02-04 06:00:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Vintage Wine Estates to Go Public in SPAC Merger |
Merger of Vintage Wine Estates and Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. will value the private-equity-backed winemaker at around $690 million |
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| 2021-02-04 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Carlyle Group Turns Profit as the Market Lifts Its Investments |
Private-equity firm reported December-quarter profit of $518.8 million, up from a loss of $8.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 |
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| 2021-02-04 06:00:00 |
U.S. |
Millions of Counterfeit Masks Flooded U.S. Customs Facilities Last Year |
Agents seized nearly 13 million masks as well as other banned items in the year through September, more than half of them coming from China |
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| 2021-02-04 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Labor Pick Would Bring Union Advocate to Cabinet |
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh would oversee administration’s to-do list, from workplace safety to job growth—and a minimum-wage increase |
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| 2021-02-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Mania Drives Scrutiny of Payments to Online Brokers |
Payment for order flow enabled zero-commission trades but has long been controversial |
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| 2021-02-04 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
The 2022 Beijing Olympics Are One Year Away. Covid Concerns Are Already on the Agenda. |
The one-year countdown to the Winter Games has begun even as this summer’s Tokyo Games still face uncertainty because of the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-04 05:00:00 |
Tech |
Klobuchar to Introduce Antitrust Bill Raising Bar for Technology Deals |
Incoming head of Senate panel will propose broad changes as Democrats press issue of perceived monopoly power |
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| 2021-02-04 03:31:00 |
Markets |
The Floundering Town-Builder of the Future Shows China’s Real-Estate Risks |
China Fortune Land’s struggles show that no corner of the country’s financial markets can escape the heavily leveraged real-estate sector |
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| 2021-02-03 22:24:00 |
Business |
McKinsey Agrees to $573 Million Settlement Over Opioid Advice |
Consulting giant advised Purdue Pharma and other opioid manufacturers to aggressively market the painkillers |
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| 2021-02-03 21:50:00 |
U.S. |
Proud Boys Members Face New Charges Over Capitol Riots |
Charges against two members mark the latest fallout for the far-right group following the Jan. 6 events |
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| 2021-02-03 20:06:00 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Canadian Regulators Say Clearview Violated Privacy Laws |
The facial recognition firm, which scrapes photos from the internet, has become favorite of police departments |
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| 2021-02-03 19:09:00 |
Tech |
Parler CEO Says He Was Fired by Conservative Political Donor Rebekah Mercer |
The moderation-light social media platform was forced offline by tech giants last month over how it policed its content |
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| 2021-02-03 18:51:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Neiman Marcus Foe Kamensky Pleads Guilty Over Chapter 11 Tactics |
Hedge-fund manager Dan Kamensky was charged after pressuring an investment bank not to compete with him for a prized Neiman Marcus asset |
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| 2021-02-03 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Liberalism’s Ministry of Truth |
Academics and the progressive press mull state media controls. |
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| 2021-02-03 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
And Now for Mario Draghi’s Next Trick . . . |
The monetary magician will try to pull a reform rabbit out of Italy’s hat. |
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| 2021-02-03 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
‘Equity’ for Asian-Americans in Practice |
Biden bars ‘Wuhan virus’ but favors racial preferences at Yale. |
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| 2021-02-03 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Employment Hazard |
Its cities are already blowing past the $15 minimum wage. |
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| 2021-02-03 18:15:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Shutdowns Shore Up Allstate, MetLife Earnings |
Insurers benefit from fewer car crashes, dentist visits |
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| 2021-02-03 18:13:00 |
Markets |
Regulators Meeting on GameStop Frenzy Are Unlikely to Find Systemic Risk |
Analysts view gathering called by Treasury secretary more as a signal that agencies are keeping tabs |
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| 2021-02-03 18:01:00 |
Tech |
Qualcomm Sales Jump on iPhone, 5G Demand Surge |
Mobile-phone chip maker forecasts another strong quarter of revenue |
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| 2021-02-03 17:59:00 |
Business |
Corteva, Under Activist Pressure, Forecasts Big Rise in Profits |
Farm supplier says crop seed and pesticide sales are rising as agricultural economy improves |
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| 2021-02-03 17:55:00 |
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Fed Officials: Now Isn’t the Time for the Fed to Think About Pulling Back Support |
‘I see us staying the course for a while,’ Chicago Fed president says |
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| 2021-02-03 17:51:00 |
Politics |
President Biden’s EPA Nominee Says He Will Work With Business |
Republican senators say Michael Regan gained reputation for fairness as environmental regulator in North Carolina |
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| 2021-02-03 17:51:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
By Chloe Co-Founder Fights Over Trademark for Bankrupt Vegan Chain |
Celebrity chef Chloe Coscarelli claims she has rights over the namesake brand name that its parent company BC Hospitality Group Inc. is trying to sell |
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| 2021-02-03 17:50:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Denies Holocaust Victims’ Property Claims Against Nazi Germany, Hungary |
International law has no remedy for property crimes a government against its own citizens, a unanimous court rules |
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| 2021-02-03 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
From Covid Relief to Big Government |
Biden wants to dole out checks and create new programs, not find a compromise. |
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| 2021-02-03 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing Won’t Let America ‘Compartmentalize’ Climate Change |
Biden officials’ urgency about emissions makes them likely to sacrifice more-important goals. |
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| 2021-02-03 17:47:00 |
Books |
‘We Need to Hang Out’ Review: So Happy Together |
Social media, besides flooding the world with narcissism and malevolence, generates loneliness. How to overcome it? |
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| 2021-02-03 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Another Classic ‘Fact Check’ |
‘USA Today confirmed that all of the details of the Instagram post, including the quote, were absolutely correct. Why, then, did it flag it as misleading?’ |
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| 2021-02-03 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Tragedy of the Schools |
Many parents are losing faith in their closed public schools—and are looking for alternatives. |
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| 2021-02-03 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
What Real Insurrection Looks Like |
Rioters looting and taking selfies have nothing on Italy’s ‘Years of Lead.’ |
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| 2021-02-03 17:29:00 |
Exhibition Review |
‘Supercars’ Review: Powerful Playthings |
The Petersen Automotive Museum showcases sports cars of the uberwealthy—sports cars from Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and more. |
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| 2021-02-03 17:23:00 |
Hedge Funds |
This Hedge Fund Made $700 Million on GameStop |
Individual investors weren’t the only ones to make a lot of money on GameStop’s rally |
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| 2021-02-03 16:47:00 |
Business |
Bayer Tries Again to Limit Roundup Liability |
German conglomerate strikes agreement with plaintiffs’ attorneys for a $2 billion compensation program for future claims |
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| 2021-02-03 16:35:00 |
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Fed’s Bullard Says Central Bank Monetary Policy Is in ‘Good Place’ |
The St. Louis Fed chief noted the job-market recovery has been much stronger than expected |
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| 2021-02-03 16:21:00 |
Media & Marketing |
‘The Antisocial Network,’ Book About GameStop, Is Sold to Hachette Unit |
Grand Central Publishing made pre-emptive bid for Ben Mezrich’s book about trading frenzy |
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| 2021-02-03 16:13:00 |
Politics |
Joe Manchin Backs Price Tag of Biden’s Coronavirus Relief Plan |
Centrist Democrat has raised concerns about minimum-wage provisions, targeting of stimulus checks |
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| 2021-02-03 16:09:00 |
Business |
Morgan Wallen Suspended From Record Label After Shouting Racial Slur on Video |
Radio and streaming services pull back from promoting the country music star, who issues apology |
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| 2021-02-03 16:00:00 |
Markets |
How to File Your 2020 Taxes if You Worked Remotely in a Different State |
Here’s how to prepare for the 2021 tax season if you worked across state lines in 2020 because of the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-03 15:59:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Hal Holbrook: Superb Simplicity |
The actor, whose Jan. 23 death was announced this week, was best known for his acclaimed portrayal of Mark Twain |
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| 2021-02-03 15:42:00 |
World |
Mexico’s Top Court Sets Back President’s Plans for State Power Company |
Supreme Court rules that regulatory changes in the country’s electricity market that give priority to the state-owned utility over private power generators is unconstitutional |
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| 2021-02-03 15:39:00 |
Opinion |
FISA Court Shamefully Protects the Swamp |
Kevin Clinesmith wasn’t just an attorney, but one who held a public trust as an FBI attorney responsible for providing intelligence information to the FISA Court that Judge Boasberg heads. |
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| 2021-02-03 15:38:00 |
Politics |
Republicans Weigh Political Fates of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Liz Cheney |
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy tries to balance competing wings of GOP in post-Trump era |
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| 2021-02-03 15:38:00 |
Opinion |
Price Theory Remains Enduringly Important |
We still need price theory; among other things, it cautions us about utopian visions that pay no heed to economic reality. |
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| 2021-02-03 15:37:00 |
Opinion |
Henry Aaron’s Greatness Transcended Categories |
Henry Aaron’s genius wasn’t simply overcoming racism, but making it irrelevant. |
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| 2021-02-03 15:32:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Robinhood Faces Civil Lawsuits Over Trading Restrictions |
Individual investors, users of the online brokerage have so far filed more than 30 separate civil lawsuits over limits imposed to certain securities |
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| 2021-02-03 15:31:00 |
Real Estate |
What’s the Best Kitchen Countertop Material? |
Marble? Corian? Quartzite? We consulted interior designers to match countertop substances with personality types. Find yourself, and your next kitchen here. |
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| 2021-02-03 15:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden Signals Openness to Sending $1,400 Stimulus Checks to Smaller Group |
President tells House Democrats he won’t change amount of payment in proposed Covid relief deal |
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| 2021-02-03 15:15:00 |
World |
Canada Names Proud Boys a Terrorist Group |
The designation marks the latest fallout for the group following the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 |
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| 2021-02-03 15:06:00 |
CFO Journal |
PPG Industries Puts Focus on M&A Instead of Share Buybacks |
The paint maker has struck three deals in recent months and is trying to do a fourth one |
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| 2021-02-03 15:05:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Department Drops Yale University Admissions Lawsuit |
Dismissal of suit alleging discrimination against white and Asian-American applicants signals Biden administration’s shift on civil-rights enforcement |
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| 2021-02-03 15:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Hollywood Blitz of New Movies Ahead of the Oscars Deadline |
Studios have until the end of February to release films for Oscars consideration. And because of the pandemic, many of the new titles can be viewed at home. |
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| 2021-02-03 14:59:00 |
Business |
Chip Shortage Hits General Motors, Leads to Production Cuts |
Detroit auto maker plans to trim output at four factories amid limited semiconductor supplies |
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| 2021-02-03 14:56:00 |
Markets |
Google’s Clicks Cover Its Cloud |
Strong cash flow from recovered ad business underwrites steep cloud losses |
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| 2021-02-03 14:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Can I Cut My Own Hair—and Make It Look Good? |
Trimming hair at home—be it yours, your partner’s or your squirming child’s—can easily result in disaster. Here, expert advice on how to masterfully shear the whole family. |
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| 2021-02-03 14:23:00 |
Opinion |
Californians Disapprove of Gov. Lockdown |
A new survey suggests that Gavin Newsom is in political trouble. |
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| 2021-02-03 14:11:00 |
U.S. |
New York Financial Groups Urge State Leaders to Oppose Stock-Transfer Tax Proposal |
Proponents of the idea say it would raise additional revenue as the state confronts a budget deficit |
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| 2021-02-03 13:54:00 |
Opinion |
The Short March Back to Inflation |
Like today, policy makers of the 1960s had bigger worries than prices. Then a spike crushed the economy. |
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| 2021-02-03 13:53:00 |
Opinion |
The U.N. Refugee Agency With Few Actual Refugees |
Less than 5% of five million people deemed ‘Palestinian refugees’ meet the criteria for this status. |
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| 2021-02-03 13:08:00 |
Markets |
Free Trading’s Costs Come Into Focus |
The GameStop mania highlighted the downside of free trading for brokerages like Robinhood, though large diversified firms can still benefit |
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| 2021-02-03 12:45:00 |
Business |
Daimler to Separate Its Trucks Business From Mercedes-Benz Cars |
Auto maker hopes truck-making spinoff will boost valuation of its businesses |
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| 2021-02-03 12:40:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba Plans Up to $5 Billion Bond Sale |
Deal would follow multibillion-dollar debt issuance in 2014 and 2017 |
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| 2021-02-03 12:39:00 |
U.S. |
Steve Bannon Faces New York Criminal Probe |
Trump pardoned the former White House adviser on federal fraud charges last month |
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| 2021-02-03 12:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can I Still Fly With My Dog? |
The free rides for emotional support animals ended last month, but that doesn’t mean all pets are grounded. Here are the new barking orders. |
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| 2021-02-03 12:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Time Does the 2021 Super Bowl Start? |
The Super Bowl starts at the same time as every year: 6:30 p.m. |
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| 2021-02-03 12:00:00 |
Economy |
Most Small Firms Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, Fed Survey Finds |
In survey of almost 10,000 respondents, many small companies said continued government aid is key to their survival |
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| 2021-02-03 11:59:00 |
Business |
Why Jeff Bezos Is Stepping Down as CEO but Staying On as Executive Chairman |
Amazon chief will stick around to innovate, ensure smooth transition, make ‘one-way door’ decisions |
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| 2021-02-03 11:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Designer of Kamala Harris’s Inauguration Outfit Crafts a Strategy for the Pandemic |
After a high-profile start to 2021, rising fashion star Christopher John Rogers focuses on new ways to do business amid Covid’s disruption |
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| 2021-02-03 11:40:00 |
Business |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Buy Cannabis-Based Drugmaker GW Pharma for $6.7 Billion |
Jazz bets drugs derived from the marijuana plant will be big players in treating neuroscience conditions |
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| 2021-02-03 11:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
The College Football Team That Built a Dynasty by Thinking Like a Startup |
Clemson’s multimedia effort has given its football team a technological edge in the battle for recruiting |
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| 2021-02-03 10:49:00 |
Business |
Electric-Car Buzz Pushes Up Shares in Company With Nothing but Cash |
Churchill Capital Corp IV’s stock has more than tripled on report it is in talks with Lucid Motors |
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| 2021-02-03 10:48:00 |
Politics |
Senate Democrats Reach Power-Sharing Deal With Republicans |
Democrats hold majority in 50-50 Senate because Vice President Kamala Harris can break ties |
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| 2021-02-03 10:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Top Colleges in the West for Diversity |
La Sierra University tops this list from the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
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| 2021-02-03 10:16:00 |
Arts |
The Nominees for 2021 Golden Globe Awards |
Nominees for the 2021 Golden Globe awards were announced Wednesday, Feb. 3. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Feb. 28. |
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| 2021-02-03 10:03:00 |
World |
Tanzania Shunned Lockdowns. Now It’s Rejecting Covid-19 Vaccines. |
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has rejected social-distancing measures and instead urged citizens to pray against a ‘satanic’ virus |
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| 2021-02-03 10:00:00 |
World |
Banker Survived Bullets, a Kidnapper and Bad Press |
Jack Grundhofer, who has died at age 82, built U.S. Bancorp into a giant and took heat for slashing costs |
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| 2021-02-03 09:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
NFL Sponsorships Still No. 1 With a Bullet—and an Asterisk |
Betting companies, personal care and new stadiums in Los Angeles and Las Vegas drove a 10% increase in sponsorships despite the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-03 09:47:00 |
Markets |
Kraft Heinz Sends Mr. Peanut to a Better Place |
Company is set to sell Planters to Hormel following years of neglect |
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| 2021-02-03 09:40:00 |
Tech |
Andy Jassy’s Climb to Amazon CEO Shows the Cloud’s Rising Power |
Business of providing remote computer services represents about 10% of Amazon’s sales but produced its next leader |
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| 2021-02-03 09:31:00 |
Arts |
Women Claim Golden Globe Nominations for Best Director |
Female filmmakers emerged as a force among this year’s Golden Globe nominees, with women occupying three of the five slots for best director. |
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| 2021-02-03 09:27:00 |
Markets |
Hedge Funds Double Down on Merger Bets Amid GameStop Tumult |
As many hedge funds rushed to cover their positions in last week’s retail-led surge, funds that bet on the outcome of deals spotted an opening |
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| 2021-02-03 09:12:00 |
World |
After Myanmar Coup, Aung San Suu Kyi Accused of Illegally Importing Walkie Talkies |
Her party says she has been remanded in custody for two weeks—a step experts say is a means to justify her detention |
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| 2021-02-03 09:07:00 |
Business |
CCC Information Services to Go Public in $6.5 Billion SPAC Merger |
Auto-insurance IT provider will merge with a SPAC backed by Dragoneer Investment Group |
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| 2021-02-03 09:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Zoom Launches Tools Focused on Post-Lockdown Health, Safety |
‘In the post-pandemic era, work has changed forever,’ Zoom CIO Harry Moseley says |
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| 2021-02-03 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Car Insurance Prices Fell in 2020 as Pandemic Reduced Driving |
Some consumer groups don’t think rates have come down enough |
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| 2021-02-03 08:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Latest Hotel Perk for Overseas Travelers: Covid Testing |
Hotels and other businesses that draw U.S. tourists abroad are scrambling to make testing for the virus as easy as possible |
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| 2021-02-03 08:56:00 |
Tech |
What’s the Best Home-Exercise Equipment—For Any Budget? |
Whether you have $100 or $10,000 to spend, here’s expert advice on the most strategic, single piece of gear to invest in |
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| 2021-02-03 08:48:00 |
Markets |
It Won’t Be Easy to Stay Low Cost—Even for Low-Cost Airlines |
After the pandemic, budget carriers are expected to grow in more congested markets while keeping costs low. Doing both has proven tricky before. |
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| 2021-02-03 08:33:00 |
World |
Israel to Widen Covid-19 Vaccines to General Public as Cases Surge |
Government to offer shots to everyone over 16, says 80% of new cases were caused by fast-spreading U.K. variant |
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| 2021-02-03 08:33:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Still Faces Uncertain Borrowing Needs Due to Covid-19, Treasury Says |
Advisory committee urges Congress to suspend debt ceiling before July deadline |
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| 2021-02-03 08:31:00 |
World |
AstraZeneca Vaccine Shown to Curb Covid-19 Transmission, Preliminary Data Suggest |
Researchers at Oxford say spacing apart doses as much as three months worked, but others say the trial had limits |
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| 2021-02-03 08:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Can I Stop Stress-Biting My Nails? |
Nail experts and a clinical psychologist offer actionable tips for quitting—as do two of our manicure-mangling fashion editors |
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| 2021-02-03 08:05:00 |
Markets |
Hopes for Draghi Government Drive Rally in Italian Bonds, Stocks |
Former ECB President Mario Draghi has been asked to form a new government in Italy |
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| 2021-02-03 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Gain on Earnings, Stimulus Hopes |
Tech shares are poised to extend rally as investors cheer earnings from Alphabet and await results from Qualcomm and PayPal |
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| 2021-02-03 08:00:00 |
New York |
Electric-Vehicle Charging Hub to Park Itself in New York City |
Moped-sharing company Revel says it will launch new business at a former Pfizer building in Brooklyn |
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| 2021-02-03 08:00:00 |
Business |
Robinhood Will Air Super Bowl Ad Amid GameStop Saga |
Online brokerage seeks to repair image after trading restrictions prompted backlash from customers and lawmakers |
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| 2021-02-03 07:52:00 |
Business |
Figs Fights Lawsuit Over Scrubs Ads |
Medical-apparel startup faces litigation from established company that says its marketing is misleading |
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| 2021-02-03 07:43:00 |
World |
Mario Draghi Is Asked to Form a Government to Lead Italy Out of Recession |
Former ECB president will begin talks with Italy’s parties in a nation skeptical of technocrats but in need of new direction |
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| 2021-02-03 07:38:00 |
Markets |
Sony is at the Top of its Game. Next Up: Anime, Music |
Sony, like most gaming companies, has done exceptionally well this year. But it is also positioning itself cannily for the post-pandemic world. |
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| 2021-02-03 07:10:00 |
Markets |
Bloomberg Face-Off Awaits London Stock Exchange Following Refinitiv Deal |
LSE’s big bet on data comes as Refinitiv has steadily lost market share against its main rival |
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| 2021-02-03 07:05:00 |
Economy |
Eurozone Recession Risk Grows as Pandemic Chills Services |
High infection rates and government restrictions led to a deeper decline in services activity |
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| 2021-02-03 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Match Owns Dating’s Past, Present and Future |
Match’s flame has cooled amid the pandemic, but sparks will soon fly again |
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| 2021-02-03 07:01:00 |
Markets |
Apollo’s Earnings Climb Despite Epstein-Related Turmoil |
The test will be whether Leon Black’s recently announced decision to cede the CEO role will put to rest any investor concerns |
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| 2021-02-03 07:00:00 |
World |
Jamie Tarses Rose Fast as TV Executive, Then Hit Static |
She developed ‘Friends’ and other hits, was toppled from senior job at ABC; dead at age 56 |
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| 2021-02-03 07:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Lockdown Exposes Fragility in Aging Chinese City |
Tonghua’s older population and weak economy make for new challenges when residents are shut in |
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| 2021-02-03 07:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Evinced, a Web Accessibility Startup, Raises $17 Million |
Startup uses AI to scan company websites for flaws in their accessibility to people with disabilities. The round comes as the field is increasingly drawing interest from venture capital |
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| 2021-02-03 06:00:00 |
Economy |
Minority-Owned Firms Hurt by Pandemic Will Be Focus for Small Business Administration Nominee |
Isabel Guzman will oversee the $284 billion Paycheck Protection Program of forgivable loans and other efforts to help small businesses |
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| 2021-02-03 06:00:00 |
Business |
Spotify Adds Subscribers With Focus on Podcasts |
But streaming giant offers conservative outlook for the current year as new sign-ups could ebb |
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| 2021-02-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
For One GameStop Trader, the Wild Ride Was Almost as Good as the Enormous Payoff |
A small-time trader turns $500 into more than $200,000 |
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| 2021-02-03 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s China Policy to Be Steered by Team of Rivals |
High-powered officials have longstanding ties to one another, but different objectives in climate, human-rights and trade policies |
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| 2021-02-03 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Federal Reserve Officials Continue Brushing Off Market Volatility |
Monetary policy isn’t driving asset values, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says |
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| 2021-02-03 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Biden Wants a $15 Minimum Wage. Here’s What People Say It Would Do to the Economy |
White House says a raise would help workers; opponents warn of job cuts |
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| 2021-02-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Groceries Help Meituan Grow Into One of China’s Biggest Tech Companies |
It has quickly become the country’s third-most-valuable internet company, with a market value of more than $300 billion |
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| 2021-02-03 04:18:00 |
Business |
Mining Company USA Rare Earth Exploring New York Listing This Year |
Project in Texas could help counter China’s dominance of resources essential to technology |
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| 2021-02-03 01:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Publicis Attributes U.S. Growth to Data Business |
But the pandemic continues to complicate predictions for 2021 |
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| 2021-02-03 01:19:00 |
World |
Mexico Arrests 12 Police Officers Over Migrant Massacre |
Tamaulipas state police officers allegedly involved in killing of 19 people in January |
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| 2021-02-02 23:43:00 |
Politics |
Pro-Trump Lawyer Lin Wood Is Investigated for Alleged Illegal Voting in Georgia |
Wood promoted claims that the election was rigged against former President Donald Trump |
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| 2021-02-02 22:29:00 |
Politics |
Janet Yellen to Meet With Regulators on GameStop, Market Volatility |
Treasury secretary has called meeting with SEC, Federal Reserve and CFTC |
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| 2021-02-02 21:06:00 |
Business |
Hackers Lurked in SolarWinds Email System for at Least 9 Months, CEO Says |
Investigators still don’t know how the company was breached in attack that will cost millions |
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| 2021-02-02 20:21:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former WageWorks Executives Settle SEC Accounting Claims |
The former executives failed to disclose that a client didn’t intend to pay $3.6 million, the regulator said |
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| 2021-02-02 20:09:00 |
Tech |
How Jeff Bezos Has Run Amazon, From Meetings to Managing |
The common thread through his maxims has been the emphasis on staying relentlessly innovative |
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| 2021-02-02 19:52:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Purdue Pharma Seeks Ruling on Its Right to Billions in Insurance Coverage |
The maker of OxyContin is suing more than a dozen of its insurers in an effort to get clarity on its right to as much as $3.3 billion in payouts |
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| 2021-02-02 19:23:00 |
Tech |
Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO; Andy Jassy to Take Over |
The company announced changing roles as it reported that revenue in the fourth quarter soared 44% to $125.56 billion |
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| 2021-02-02 19:13:00 |
Politics |
McConnell, McCarthy Take Different Approaches in Post-Trump Era |
Party leaders grapple with controversies over Marjorie Taylor Greene, Liz Cheney |
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| 2021-02-02 19:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Therapeutic Value of Reading |
Books can help calm and transport you from pandemic stress. But many of us are finding it harder to read now. Here’s how—and why—to get back to it. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:56:00 |
U.S. |
New York Repeal of Anti-Prostitution Loitering Statute Is Approved |
State law had been used to harass people based on their gender expression, advocates say |
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| 2021-02-02 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
House Republican Reckoning |
The fates of Reps. Cheney and Greene will suggest the GOP future. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Where’s Biden on Opening Schools? |
So far he’s buckling to the unions that won’t return to classrooms. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Alexei Navalny’s Cause |
Can the Biden Administration marshal a unified Western response to the Russian opposition leader’s prison sentence? |
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| 2021-02-02 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s New Trans Policy |
Students debate the changes to the military and high-school sports. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:26:00 |
Markets |
Jeff Bezos Sort of Goes Out on Top |
Amazon CEO’s transition comes following stellar performance—and ahead of big challenges |
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| 2021-02-02 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Risks of Too Much ‘Stimulus’ |
Disposable real per capita income rose 5.5% in 2020, the highest rate since 1984, due largely to transfer payments. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Progressives Put the Racial ‘Equity’ Squeeze on Biden |
The left wants a spoils system on steroids. If the president gives it to them, heaven help us. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Congressional Democrats’ Plan to Bail Out China |
IMF ‘special drawing rights’ with no strings are the wrong way to help developing countries. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Investing Has a PR Problem |
Robinhood might remind its customers that stocks are about something real. |
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| 2021-02-02 18:14:00 |
Books |
‘Just Eat’ Review: Got to Lose Some Weight |
There are so many diet programs to choose from—but do any of them work? One man’s try-anything search for a slimmer self. |
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| 2021-02-02 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
They Can’t Quit Him |
The first full week of the post-Trump era wasn’t kind to CNN. |
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| 2021-02-02 17:50:00 |
Business |
Chipotle’s Covid-19 Costs Weigh on Its Profit |
Burrito chain says labor expenses rose in latest quarter as pandemic worsened; online orders surge |
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| 2021-02-02 16:55:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Prepare for Long-term Shifts in Customer Demand as Pandemic Drags On |
In a recent survey, 86% of finance chiefs said that helping their businesses adapt is their top priority over the next five years |
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| 2021-02-02 16:48:00 |
Politics |
Biden Presses Case for Large Covid Aid Package |
Democrats set to start reconciliation process to allow them to pass legislation without GOP support |
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| 2021-02-02 16:44:00 |
Business |
USDA Nominee Vilsack Casts Farmers as Leaders in Climate Fight |
Incentives can help agriculture curb emissions, Vilsack says; Republicans warn against overreach |
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| 2021-02-02 16:29:00 |
U.S. |
Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick to Be Honored at Capitol |
Officer who died of injuries sustained in Jan. 6 riot will lie in honor in the Rotunda |
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| 2021-02-02 16:25:00 |
Politics |
Senate Confirms Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary, Buttigieg for Transportation Post |
Mr. Mayorkas was confirmed by a narrow margin, 56-43, while Mr. Buttigieg was approved by a bipartisan vote of 86 to 13 |
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| 2021-02-02 16:18:00 |
World |
Italy’s President Expected to Ask Mario Draghi to Form New Government |
Former ECB chief summoned for a meeting with President Sergio Mattarella |
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| 2021-02-02 16:10:00 |
Real Estate |
Hedge-Fund Manager Ackman Raises Bet on Housing in Texas, Hawaii, Las Vegas |
Pershing Square Capital Management increases stake in Houston developer of multifamily housing in warm, low-tax states |
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| 2021-02-02 15:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
Advice on Raising Resilient Kids During the Covid-19 Pandemic |
Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz lays out a new parenting approach in his book, ‘The Scaffold Effect.’ |
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| 2021-02-02 15:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Ways to Drive Across Country |
During Covid, even driving vacations can get a little bumpy so we asked AAA trip-planning pros to suggest three foolproof routes (for now or after the pandemic) and a few tips for smoothing the way |
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| 2021-02-02 15:40:00 |
Tech |
Electronic Arts Plans Return to College Football Videogames |
Company is planning new games featuring real schools—but without the names or likenesses of specific athletes |
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| 2021-02-02 15:39:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hedge Fund Behind AMC Rescue Loan Made Hundreds of Millions in Gains |
Most of the $200 million in gains are on debt, rest from options |
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| 2021-02-02 15:36:00 |
World |
What Is Novichok, the Poisoning Agent Used on Russia’s Alexei Navalny? |
The deadly nerve agent was developed in the Soviet Union |
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| 2021-02-02 15:31:00 |
World |
Alexei Navalny, Russian Opposition Politician, Given 3½-Year Sentence |
Court ruling sidelines the country’s most prominent rival to President Vladimir Putin and will likely fuel a growing protest movement |
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| 2021-02-02 15:29:00 |
Markets |
Traders Who Launched GameStop Frenzy Are Turning Against New Members |
Longtime WallStreetBets followers ask moderators to ban new users or limit where they appear |
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| 2021-02-02 15:26:00 |
U.S. |
Two FBI Agents Dead, Three Hurt Serving Warrant in South Florida |
A suspect was also killed in shooting; officials were aiming to seize evidence in child pornography investigation |
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| 2021-02-02 15:25:00 |
Politics |
Pentagon Clears Out Advisory Boards to Oust Last-Minute Trump Picks |
With clean sweep, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin avoids selectively firing Trump supporters |
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| 2021-02-02 15:22:00 |
World |
U.K. Charity Hero Capt. Tom Moore Dies at 100 |
Queen Elizabeth II knighted the centenarian, who raised millions of pounds by walking lengths of his garden during coronavirus lockdown |
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| 2021-02-02 14:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Are the Best Sustainable Fashion Brands for Actually Stylish Clothes? |
Fashion insiders share their favorite eco-conscious labels and how they’re making a difference |
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| 2021-02-02 14:46:00 |
Business |
HCA Healthcare’s Profit Rises Despite Drop in Patients |
Revenue per admission climbed at national hospital chain in 2020, with brunt of Covid-19 cases coming at year-end |
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| 2021-02-02 14:43:00 |
World |
How Europe Tripped in Covid-19 Vaccine Race |
The continent wanted to teach the world a lesson in solidarity. Now its vaccination plan is falling apart. |
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| 2021-02-02 14:32:00 |
Opera Review |
‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ and ‘Fidelio’ Reviews: Operas Updated for Our Times |
Boston Lyric Opera fuses Philip Glass’s 1987 work with the story of a migrant child in detention; Washington National Opera releases a graphic novel version of Beethoven’s only opera. |
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| 2021-02-02 14:25:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccine Supply to States to Rise Again, Biden Administration Says |
The increases will bring the weekly vaccine supply for states to 10.5 million doses |
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| 2021-02-02 14:24:00 |
Television Review |
‘Bliss’ Review: A Trip From Skid Row to Altered States |
Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek star as an unlikely duo on a drug-induced quest to prove that their world is a simulation in this sci-fi film written and directed by Mike Cahill. |
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| 2021-02-02 14:15:00 |
Opinion |
What to Learn From Trump and the Experts? |
The expert class will continue to create their opinions within their own bubble of reinforcing data, leaving a wide open political landscape for those willing to venture beyond those self-imposed constraints. |
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| 2021-02-02 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
New Oil Lease Ban Makes Good Market Sense |
The sky is not falling for the oil and gas industry and there is neither a shortage of federal oil and gas leases nor a need for expanding production. |
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| 2021-02-02 14:12:00 |
Opinion |
Self-Serving Teachers Bring Shame to the Windy City |
After all these years of insisting that the classroom is the only place to educate our children, it’s fascinating to learn that the Chicago Teachers Union now opposes the classroom learning model. |
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| 2021-02-02 14:00:00 |
Deals |
Kraft Heinz Nears Deal to Sell Planters Brand to Hormel |
The deal, which would value the century-old brand at around $3 billion, could be finalized as soon as next week |
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| 2021-02-02 13:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Foolproof Ribeye Recipe |
We tapped a panel of top butchers for tips on the best way to cook a steak. This simple recipe is the sum of their advice. |
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| 2021-02-02 13:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
What’s the Best Way to Cook a Steak? |
We assembled a panel of top meat purveyors to answer this question. Turns out it comes down to four simple steps. |
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| 2021-02-02 13:30:00 |
World |
U.S. Labels Detention of Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi a Coup |
Official assessment will force curtailment of U.S. aid, though that aid is limited |
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| 2021-02-02 12:53:00 |
Markets |
Silver ETF at Center of Reddit-Fueled Surge |
Retail investors’ migration to silver has generating huge inflows for BlackRock’s iShares Silver Trust |
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| 2021-02-02 12:47:00 |
Opinion |
YouTube Cancels the U.S. Senate |
It censors testimony from physicians on early treatments for Covid-19 patients. |
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| 2021-02-02 12:46:00 |
Opinion |
Can Biden Broker a Covid Compromise? |
The best shot at a bipartisan bill is focusing on relief, not structural change. |
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| 2021-02-02 12:45:00 |
Real Estate |
What Are the Best Low-Maintenance House Plants—That Aren’t Everywhere? |
Lists of easy-care greenery always include the same species—from snake plant to rubber tree. We asked horticulturalists to recommend five handsome, no-brainer alternatives. |
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| 2021-02-02 12:26:00 |
World |
China’s Top Diplomat Warns Biden Against Meddling in Hong Kong, Xinjiang |
Yang Jiechi’s firm statement on ‘red line’ came as U.S. secretary of state criticized Beijing |
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| 2021-02-02 12:13:00 |
Tech |
Uber’s $1.1 Billion Drizly Deal Set to Turbocharge Online Alcohol Delivery |
Ride-hailing giant builds out offerings it can bring to homebound consumers |
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| 2021-02-02 11:54:00 |
Tech |
What’s the Best Space Heater? |
It’s time to replace your clanky, janky hand-me-down space heater—especially if you’re trying to work at home. Here, four that combine power with good design. |
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| 2021-02-02 11:50:00 |
Markets |
Ferrari’s Road to Lower Emissions May Be Bumpy |
Investors may not be able to put the Italian supercar manufacturer in the same league as handbag makers Hermès and LVMH forever |
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| 2021-02-02 11:13:00 |
U.S. |
Capitol Riot Probe Focuses on Protesters Who Assaulted Police |
Recent charges in Jan. 6 attack center on assaulting and obstructing law-enforcement officers |
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| 2021-02-02 11:09:00 |
Markets |
iPhone Boom a Mixed Blessing for Chip Suppliers |
Skyworks, Cirrus Logic show benefits and risks of Apple dependency |
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| 2021-02-02 10:17:00 |
Business |
Auto Makers Abandon Challenge to California on Emissions Rules |
Toyota, GM and others had joined Trump administration’s effort to revoke California’s authority to limit tailpipe emissions |
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| 2021-02-02 09:51:00 |
Business |
Microsoft, Apple Lead the Management Top 250 All-Stars |
Only eight companies are designated as all-stars for their performance in all five of the ranking’s main components |
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| 2021-02-02 09:45:00 |
Business |
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Scales Back Duties for Cancer Treatment |
Hotel chain says day-to-day operations will be overseen by others |
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| 2021-02-02 09:23:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk Takes Break From Twitter |
‘Off Twitter for a while’ appeared on the Tesla CEO’s personal account, generating tens of thousands of likes within a few hours |
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| 2021-02-02 09:11:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, UPS, Silver: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stock futures rose ahead of earnings from technology giants Amazon.com and Google-parent Alphabet |
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| 2021-02-02 08:50:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Amazon, Alphabet Earnings |
Silver prices dropped over 6% after the Comex exchange increased margin requirements erasing some of Monday’s steep gains |
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| 2021-02-02 08:48:00 |
Politics |
Trump, House Democrats to Lay Out Impeachment Trial Strategies |
The former president plans to argue the process is unconstitutional because he is out of office |
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| 2021-02-02 08:46:00 |
World |
Russian Covid-19 Vaccine Was Highly Effective in Trial, Study Finds, Boosting Moscow’s Rollout Ambitions |
Sputnik V shot achieved 91.6% efficacy against coronavirus symptoms, says paper in U.K.’s Lancet |
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| 2021-02-02 08:39:00 |
Markets |
Russian Arctic Oil Taints BP’s Green Shift |
An almost 20% stake in Rosneft is likely to hamper the U.K. company’s efforts to appeal to environmental investors |
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| 2021-02-02 08:34:00 |
Business |
After Myanmar Coup, Facebook Bans National Military TV Network’s Page |
Facebook removed Myawaddy network from platform and is ‘closely monitoring political events’ in Myanmar |
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| 2021-02-02 08:33:00 |
Economy |
Europe’s Economy Falls Further Behind U.S. and China. ‘It’s Getting Desperate.’ |
Eurozone GDP fell nearly twice as much as the U.S.’s last year, as China powered ahead |
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| 2021-02-02 08:23:00 |
Business |
Alibaba’s Quarterly Sales Lifted by Extended Shopping Event |
Results came after the abrupt halt to blockbuster IPO of affiliate Ant Group in November and launch of Chinese probe for alleged anticompetitive behavior |
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| 2021-02-02 08:11:00 |
Business |
Exxon Logs Fourth Quarterly Loss in a Row |
Oil giant reports total loss for fiscal year of more than $22 billion |
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| 2021-02-02 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Tesla Recalls Roughly 135,000 Vehicles Over Touch-Screen Failures |
Safety action is one of the electric-car maker’s largest to date |
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| 2021-02-02 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Wood-Pulp Prices Surge as Speculators Pounce in China |
Demand rises for premium napkins and toilet paper, with more people home during the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-02-02 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Amazon Unveils Outdoorsy New HQ2, Renewing Its Commitment to Offices |
Centerpiece of design is a 350-foot building dubbed the Helix, which features two spiraling outdoor walkways |
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| 2021-02-02 07:57:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Lifts Outlook on Covid-19 Vaccine, Posts Weaker-Than-Expected Profit |
Pharmaceutical company expects about $15 billion in 2021 vaccine sales |
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| 2021-02-02 07:37:00 |
Markets |
Two Small-Time Investors Were Buying GameStop Stock Before It Was Cool |
GameStop’s rally has been credited to Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen, but two relatively unknown investors were pushing for big changes more than a year prior |
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| 2021-02-02 06:51:00 |
Business |
UPS’s Revenue Jumps 21% on Online Shopping Surge |
Delivery giant boosted by higher shipping fees and more e-commerce packages amid pandemic |
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| 2021-02-02 06:48:00 |
World |
Navalny Protests: What’s Happening in Russia? |
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny could face years in prison as a police clampdown intensifies |
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| 2021-02-02 06:37:00 |
Markets |
India’s Budget Gets Recovery Right, Long-Term Development Wrong |
The country still awaits policies that would allow it to become an upper-middle-income country |
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| 2021-02-02 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Rocket Startup Astra Space Poised to Go Public at $2.1 Billion Valuation |
Northern California space-transportation company would be first small-booster specialist to trade in U.S. |
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| 2021-02-02 06:07:00 |
Business |
BP Warns Pandemic Pain to Persist in 2021 |
Oil major posts quarterly profit, buoyed by asset sales, but says Covid-19 restrictions will continue to sap demand in the coming months |
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| 2021-02-02 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Ralph Lauren CMO Moves to Boll & Branch |
The luxury bedding company, which generated more than $100 million in revenue last year, aims to reach more potential customers |
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| 2021-02-02 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Hospitals Suffer New Wave of Hacking Attempts |
Cyberattackers renew activity as hospitals roll out Covid-19 vaccines |
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| 2021-02-02 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Poised for Record Sales From Pandemic-Charged Online Holiday Shopping |
E-commerce giant scaled up massive to handle surging demand for goods with people stuck at home |
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| 2021-02-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
Google Likely to Ride Global Ad Recovery to Record Profit |
Analysts forecast search giant’s parent will post a record $52.67 billion in revenue, with profit projected to rise to $11.87 billion |
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| 2021-02-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
If You Want to Buy GameStop Stock for Fun, Here’s Why You Should Think Twice |
Even a single share of the hot stock doesn’t come without risk |
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| 2021-02-02 05:08:00 |
Markets |
Risky Borrowers Hope to Boost Green Credentials |
Some companies are asking investors to trim their interest costs on risky loans if they hit ESG targets |
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| 2021-02-02 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Set Up Task Force to Reunite Families Separated at the Border |
The task force will be established through an executive order, one of several immigration actions the president is expected to take |
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| 2021-02-01 23:58:00 |
Business |
Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Is Raising $200 Million for SPAC |
Blank-check company plans to target companies in space, defense and other industries |
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| 2021-02-01 22:11:00 |
Politics |
Biden Keeps Aluminum Tariffs on U.A.E., Reversing Trump Policy |
The Trump administration had scheduled to lift the tariffs on Feb. 3 |
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| 2021-02-01 19:12:00 |
Tech |
Google Settles With Labor Department Over Hiring, Pay Discrimination Claims |
Company to pay more than $3.8 million to resolve a case |
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| 2021-02-01 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Robinhood Non-Conspiracy |
A margin call is not a Wall Street plot to fleece Reddit traders. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:39:00 |
U.S. |
Officer Who Shot Capitol Rioter Ashli Babbitt Shouldn’t Be Charged, Investigators Advise |
Ms. Babbitt died after being shot by Capitol Police officer on Jan. 6 |
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| 2021-02-01 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Burma’s Coup and Biden’s Choice |
The U.S. response needs to take into account China’s regional designs. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Old Russia Start |
He criticizes Putin on Navalny but offers a gift on nuclear arms control. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and the Global Tax Fight |
Europe wants to lure Yellen into a revenue raid on U.S. tech giants. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Uses Canada as a Punching Bag |
His ‘Buy American’ plan is worse than Trump’s for suppliers. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Why Operation Warp Speed Worked |
The successful vaccine program followed the model of U.S. mobilization in World War II. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Eurocrats Are From Pluto |
Team Biden will be disappointed if it mistakes them for starry-eyed idealists. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Catholic Schools Are Beating Covid |
Will Joe Biden speak up for those he credits with making him the man he is today? |
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| 2021-02-01 18:19:00 |
Books |
‘Elizabethans’ Review: Where Have All the Bowlers Gone? |
A ‘reign’s length’ of social change in Britain, from the ascension of Elizabeth II to the Beatles, Brussels, Brexit and beyond. |
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| 2021-02-01 18:12:00 |
Politics |
Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Cancel Arguments on Border Wall, Asylum Policy |
The moves come as the administration changes direction on immigration, LGBT protections, voting rights and other policies |
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| 2021-02-01 17:59:00 |
Experience Report |
LiketoKnow.it App Tweaks Search Function, as Shopping Sites Battle for Users |
Platforms are revamping their features from practical to luxe, and influencers are moving into the space vacated by conventional marketing during the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-01 17:50:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Pressure GOP to Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene From Committees |
Freshman Georgia lawmaker has faced criticism over past embrace of conspiracy theories, including contentions about mass shootings at schools |
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| 2021-02-01 17:43:00 |
Business |
Exxon to Create ‘Low Carbon’ Business Unit as It Faces Activists |
The company will seek to commercialize its carbon capture and storage technology, investing $3 billion through 2025 |
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| 2021-02-01 17:34:00 |
Markets |
Mobile-Gaming Developer Playstudios Is Going Public Through Merger |
The deal values the company, founded by a former casino executive, at $1.1 billion |
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| 2021-02-01 17:33:00 |
Opinion |
Taiwan Defense: A Hard Problem for the U.S. |
It is inconceivable that the powerful, proud and growing menace that is China today would set itself up to lose a war over Taiwan. |
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| 2021-02-01 17:32:00 |
Opinion |
It’s Time for a Simple, Universal Carbon Tax |
The right national carbon fee would begin to suppress the use of all fossil fuels, everywhere and immediately. |
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| 2021-02-01 17:31:00 |
Opinion |
Testing’s Good for the NFL, Less Good if You Are Poor |
It is unfortunate that gaps in access to testing is still commonplace across the country. |
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| 2021-02-01 17:25:00 |
Business |
GameStop Saga Heads to Netflix and the Big Screen |
Streaming company and Hollywood producers race to make projects about Wall Street turmoil |
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| 2021-02-01 16:53:00 |
Music Review |
‘Sound Ancestors’ by Madlib Review: Turning Bite-Size Samples Into a Full Meal |
The producer teams with Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, on an album that merges borrowed musical snippets into a satisfying whole. |
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| 2021-02-01 16:51:00 |
Politics |
Republicans Propose $618 Billion Covid-19 Stimulus Plan |
GOP plan includes $300 a week in federal unemployment benefits through June |
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| 2021-02-01 16:48:00 |
World |
Iran Launches New Rocket, Showing Advances in Potential Missile Technology |
Tehran seeks to raise the stakes ahead of possible negotiations with the Biden administration over a new nuclear deal |
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| 2021-02-01 16:44:00 |
U.S. |
Pennsylvania’s Top Election Official Resigns |
Department of State made mistake of failing to advertise proposed constitutional amendment over childhood sex-abuse claims |
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| 2021-02-01 16:36:00 |
Markets |
Stocks End Higher as Online Traders Send Silver Soaring |
Silver futures jump as Reddit users discuss executing a ‘short squeeze’ similar to the one that propelled GameStop |
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| 2021-02-01 16:22:00 |
World |
Biden Plans ‘Appropriate Action’ After Myanmar Coup, but U.S. Leverage Is Limited |
While president says military leaders will be held accountable, punitive measures risk pushing country toward China |
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| 2021-02-01 16:13:00 |
Markets |
Silver Prices Jump in GameStop-Like Frenzy |
Biggest one-day gain in more than a decade is latest sign of speculative trading that is jolting financial markets |
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| 2021-02-01 16:06:00 |
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Fed’s Kashkari: Fed Shouldn’t Pull Back on Aid |
Minneapolis Fed chief urges assertive policy response to the pandemic |
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| 2021-02-01 16:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Covid-19’s Effects May Linger in Your Body, Even After Asymptomatic Cases |
Researchers have found abnormalities even in people who didn’t show symptoms, raising questions about possible risks later in life |
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| 2021-02-01 15:57:00 |
Opinion |
Why Won’t the President Listen to the Experts? |
Even the Beltway economics establishment is rejecting his diagnosis. |
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| 2021-02-01 15:55:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economy Is Expected to Reach Pre-Pandemic Peak by Mid-2021 |
CBO predicts GDP growth of 3.7% this year, but forecasts output below its potential until 2025 |
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| 2021-02-01 15:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Super Bowl Food for 2021 |
From classic wings to a buttery crab dip, we’ve put together the ultimate recipes for watching the big game from your very own couch |
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| 2021-02-01 15:13:00 |
Business |
Emerson CEO Dave Farr to Retire After 21 Years |
Manufacturer promotes Lal Karsanbhai to chief executive; Farr to remain chairman until May |
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| 2021-02-01 14:59:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Reaches Deal for At-Home Covid-19 Tests |
The $230 million deal with Australian company Ellume will cover 8.5 million over-the-counter tests |
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| 2021-02-01 14:58:00 |
Markets |
Wintry Weather Lifts Natural-Gas Prices |
Futures are 57% higher than a year ago, when the weather was uncommonly warm |
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| 2021-02-01 14:37:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Raises Another $2.4 Billion From Shareholders |
The $3.4 billion raised since last Thursday is more than the company has raised in its entire prior existence |
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| 2021-02-01 14:28:00 |
Markets |
Exxon-Chevron Tie-Up Not as Crazy as It Sounds |
The oil megamergers that started in the late 1990s were preceded by circumstances similar to today’s |
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| 2021-02-01 14:01:00 |
World |
Israel Sends 2,000 Doses of a Covid-19 Vaccine to Palestinians |
The country is a leader in immunizations but could still be at risk if the virus keeps spreading in the West Bank and Gaza |
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| 2021-02-01 13:23:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Investigation’ Review: Police in Troubled Waters |
An HBO true-crime series dramatizes the search for answers in the 2017 murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall aboard a Danish entrepreneur’s submarine. |
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| 2021-02-01 13:20:00 |
Business |
Ford to Use Google’s Android System in Most Cars |
Introduction of Google’s suite of apps in 2023 won’t include models sold in China |
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| 2021-02-01 12:55:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Rally Funded by Top Trump Donor, Helped by Alex Jones, Organizers Say |
Publix Super Markets heiress donated about $300,000 to the Ellipse event; far-right show host pledged seed money, organizers say |
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| 2021-02-01 12:49:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Manufacturing Growth Continued Early in 2021 |
Surveys of purchasing managers cite product demand as manufacturing continues recovery from pandemic |
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| 2021-02-01 12:47:00 |
Markets |
Golden Nugget Parent, Private-Jet Operator Wheels Up Join SPAC Frenzy |
Wheels Up’s deal includes a $550 million private investment from institutional investors, while Fertitta Entertainment has a commitment of about $1.2 billion |
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| 2021-02-01 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
In Our Hyperpartisan World, Everything’s an Inkblot |
Beware simple-minded interpretations of complex events like last week’s GameStop disruption. |
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| 2021-02-01 12:40:00 |
Opinion |
Why Brokers Had to Restrain Trading in GameStop Shares |
They were minimizing their own financial and regulatory risk, not trying to bail out hedge funds. |
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| 2021-02-01 12:25:00 |
Politics |
Trump Starts 2021 With $31 Million in Cash for New PAC |
The political-action committee’s fundraising comes as the former president tries to remain Republican Party leader |
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| 2021-02-01 12:23:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
New York Bank Fined For Anti-Money-Laundering Law Failures |
Apple Bank for Savings will pay the FDIC $12.5 million for allegedly failing to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act |
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| 2021-02-01 12:01:00 |
CIO Journal |
Quantum Computing Scientists Call for Ethical Guidelines |
Among the potential dangers of misuse: harmful manipulation of the human genome |
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| 2021-02-01 11:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Worried About Ageism? Where You Live Matters |
A recent study found that implicit bias—a subconscious negative attitude—against older people was most prevalent in the Northeast and Southeast. And age bias might affect how older people are treated in the pandemic. |
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| 2021-02-01 11:17:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Counter Apple Privacy Update With Its Own Prompt |
Social-media company plans to show users a screen describing how it uses their data to personalize ads |
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| 2021-02-01 10:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Advice for Making the Most of the WSJ Fitness Challenge |
We answer reader questions about the best way to tackle the six-week exercise regimen, including how to test in and cool down |
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| 2021-02-01 10:25:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Stock Frenzy May Not Be So Bad for Wall Street |
While some hedge funds have been hit hard, ‘Wall Street’ writ large could well profit from the GameStop saga |
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| 2021-02-01 10:04:00 |
Politics |
Stimulus Debate Tests Limits of Democrats’ Election Mandate |
Republican proposal leaves President Biden standing between his promises of action on the virus and fostering bipartisanship |
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| 2021-02-01 09:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Balaclava—Functional Yet Creepy—Makes a Pandemic Comeback |
With more Americans wearing masks of all sorts this winter, the full-faced ski mask is back in fashion. Yet, contemporary knitters take pains to make their balaclavas look less off-putting. |
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| 2021-02-01 09:03:00 |
Markets |
AMC, First Majestic Silver, Viela Bio: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Reddit users were driving the price of silver higher |
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| 2021-02-01 08:51:00 |
Business |
Pentagon, NASA Knock Down Barriers Impeding Joint Space Projects |
The growing collaboration between civilian and military projects—once rare—comes as threats from Russia and China grow |
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| 2021-02-01 08:38:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Day Traders Are Moving Into SPACs |
So-called blank-check companies are a hit with individual investors looking for speculative trades |
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| 2021-02-01 08:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Salesforce CFO Hands Reins to Successor After More Than Six Years at Helm |
‘I think the role has changed a lot,’ Mark Hawkins says as he retires after a 40-year career in finance |
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| 2021-02-01 08:12:00 |
Markets |
Reddit’s Silver Rush Is Another Symptom of Market Madness |
Attempts to push up the metal’s price seem guided by mistaken ideas about the depth of this market and the monetary value of precious metals |
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| 2021-02-01 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Pandemic Motivates Younger People to Buy Life Insurance |
Applications for life insurance in the U.S. jumped 4% last year, mostly on demand from those under age 45 |
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| 2021-02-01 07:59:00 |
World |
Myanmar’s Coup Derails Fragile Democracy, Posing Test for Biden |
With Aung San Suu Kyi detained, Western governments face difficult decision about how to respond without pushing the country closer to China |
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| 2021-02-01 07:58:00 |
World |
Indian Budget Promises More Spending to Recover From Covid-19 Recession |
Stocks jumped on the news, as New Delhi’s spending plans were larger than investors had expected |
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| 2021-02-01 07:42:00 |
Markets |
What Nintendo Needs to Keep Hitting High Score |
The company looks set to surpass its last record earnings year in 2009—but the fact that that was so long ago holds some warnings for the future |
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| 2021-02-01 07:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden Invites Republican Senators to Discuss Covid-19 Relief Plans |
The 10 senators proposed a $600 billion plan, as Democrats prepared to advance a $1.9 trillion package without GOP support |
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| 2021-02-01 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Google’s Cloud Won’t Have Amazon’s Silver Lining |
Internet giant’s results expected to shed new light on the costs of its cloud business |
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| 2021-02-01 06:58:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Needed $3 Billion to Shore Up Volatile Trading in GameStop, Other Stocks |
CEO Vlad Tenev explained in an interview alongside Tesla boss Elon Musk why the brokerage blocked users from trading |
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| 2021-02-01 06:24:00 |
World |
Myanmar Military Coup: Why Is Aung San Suu Kyi Being Detained and What’s Happening? |
The coup deals a major blow to the country’s transition to democracy |
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| 2021-02-01 06:18:00 |
World |
Exiled Uighurs Fear China’s Reach Will Erode Turkish Haven |
More arrests, looming extradition treaty and tighter diplomatic ties with Beijing are diminishing the community’s trust |
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| 2021-02-01 05:30:00 |
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EU Aims to Seal Data-Flow Deals With U.S. and Britain |
International data flows are in flux as Europe scrutinizes government surveillance in the U.S. and U.K. |
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| 2021-02-01 05:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccines to Stress-Test Grocery Stores and Pharmacies |
CVS, Walgreens, Kroger and others will require appointments, hope to avoid logjams as they join national effort |
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| 2021-02-01 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Pause in Corporate PAC Spending Triggers Political Pushback |
Lawmakers say companies’ suspension of campaign donations puts business priorities at risk |
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| 2021-02-01 04:32:00 |
Markets |
Never Mind the Next Tesla, What’s the Next Model S? |
Investors have little way to gauge the likely success of new electric-vehicle ventures before they launch their make-or-break products |
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| 2021-02-01 04:13:00 |
Markets |
Former JPMorgan Banker Acquitted in ‘Sons and Daughters’ Bribery Trial |
Hong Kong judge acquits Catherine Leung Kar-cheung of bribing a potential client by offering his son a job at the bank |
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| 2021-01-31 22:33:00 |
World |
Myanmar Military Seizes Power in Coup |
Civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi detained with other members of her party |
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| 2021-01-31 21:58:00 |
Markets |
At Least One Central Bank Is Worried About Speculation: China’s |
China’s short-term lending rates shot up to their highest levels in two years last week |
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| 2021-01-31 20:31:00 |
Politics |
Trump Adds New Lawyers for Impeachment Trial After Lead Attorneys Exit |
Shift in the defense team comes a little over a week before the trial is set to begin |
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| 2021-01-31 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The CIA Fine-Tunes Its Hiring Pitch to Millennials and Gen Z |
The agency has revamped its recruiting to attract younger workers who might be skeptical of its mission |
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| 2021-01-31 18:15:00 |
Business |
Exxon, Chevron CEOs Discussed Merger |
Exxon’s Darren Woods, Chevron’s Mike Wirth spoke last year about combining their companies in what could be among the largest corporate mergers ever |
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| 2021-01-31 17:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Cost of Climate Indulgences |
Portland may kill Oregon’s only glass-bottle recycling plant. |
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| 2021-01-31 17:39:00 |
Opinion |
A Multistate Remote Tax Brawl |
New Hampshire tries to protect workers from a pandemic revenue grab. |
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| 2021-01-31 17:38:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Covid Spending Choice |
Will he negotiate with the GOP or jam $1.9 trillion through on a party-lline vote? |
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| 2021-01-31 17:28:00 |
Books |
‘The Princess Spy’ Review: A Model Operative |
The true story (so far as we can know it) of a woman from rural New York who became a highly productive OSS agent in WWII Spain. |
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| 2021-01-31 17:24:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden Choose Paris Over Bismarck and Pierre? |
To hold his climate vows, he’ll have to downsize the fossil fuels industry aggressively—costing jobs. |
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| 2021-01-31 17:24:00 |
Opinion |
Another Promising Vaccine, This One From Johnson & Johnson |
But new variants pose an undetermined threat. The flu-vaccine system can be a model for regulators. |
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| 2021-01-31 17:23:00 |
Opinion |
$20 Says Harriet Tubman Was Conservative |
She appreciated the first GOP president and carried a gun. |
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| 2021-01-31 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
How AMLO Is Like Venezuela’s Chávez |
The spirit of the Mexican president’s government is about centralizing power. |
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| 2021-01-31 17:21:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Covid Death in New York Nursing Homes |
‘A larger number of nursing home residents died from COVID-19 than the New York State Department of Health’s (DOH) published nursing home data reflected.’ |
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| 2021-01-31 17:19:00 |
Business |
GameStop and AMC’s Stocks Are on a Tear, but Their Businesses Aren’t |
Some firms targeted by followers of Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum are grappling with business difficulties |
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| 2021-01-31 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
Any Stimulus Autopilot Is a Dangerous Idea |
Automatic government stimulus based on economic growth or unemployment rates opens the door to all sorts of manipulation. |
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| 2021-01-31 16:18:00 |
Opinion |
Publishers’ Blacklists and Unpopular Speech |
Every publishing house, newspaper and magazine has the right to choose what is published under its banner. |
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| 2021-01-31 16:17:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Trifle With Hard Drugs’ Mighty Power |
In all my experience with this subject, I have yet to meet one of these “grown-ups” who can manage weekend, or casual, heroin, crack or crystal-meth use. |
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| 2021-01-31 16:17:00 |
Hedge Funds |
Melvin Capital Lost 53% in January, Hurt by GameStop and Other Bets |
Citadel, its partners and Point72 took losses from their investment in the hedge fund |
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| 2021-01-31 15:39:00 |
Opinion |
Behind the Bitcoin Bubble |
Manipulative actors have been known to take advantage of the madness of crowds. |
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| 2021-01-31 15:39:00 |
Opinion |
Religious Liberty Isn’t Enough |
Cultural conservatives also need to defend our views, which are scientifically sound and popular. |
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| 2021-01-31 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, GDP, Employment |
The U.S. employment report for January highlights a full week of economic data |
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| 2021-01-31 14:29:00 |
Politics |
Ten GOP Senators Push Biden for Smaller Covid-19 Relief Package |
The proposal comes as Democratic lawmakers prepare to advance the president’s $1.9 trillion plan without Republican support |
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| 2021-01-31 13:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Lockdowns Spur Shift to High-End Liquor |
U.S. sales of spirits such as tequila and whiskey have grown at the fastest pace in decades as more Americans drink at home |
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| 2021-01-31 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
As Covid Rages, Are You Eligible for Unemployment Benefits If You Refuse a Job? |
When you’re out of work and get an offer to work at a place that you don’t feel is handling the pandemic safely enough, it can force a difficult decision |
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| 2021-01-31 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Trump Appointees Poised to Influence Legal Outcomes for Decades to Come |
GOP’s focus on judicial nominees under Trump leaves Biden few appellate-court vacancies to fill |
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| 2021-01-31 11:00:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Riles Its Rivals for Broadband Subsidies |
Competitors say government should think twice about backing SpaceX’s satellite-based system with nearly $1 billion |
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| 2021-01-31 10:40:00 |
World |
Canada’s Trudeau Pushes Policy to the Left Amid Covid Pandemic |
The government plans more spending for the elderly, day care and drug costs; new taxes to target ‘extreme wealth’ |
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| 2021-01-31 10:03:00 |
Markets |
All Aboard the Stock-Market Solar Coaster |
Much of the climb in solar stocks looks justified by growth prospects, but buyers may still be in for a bumpy ride |
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| 2021-01-31 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Don’t Bank on Covid-19 Killing Off Cash Just Yet |
Pandemic has sped the decline of cash payments; analysts say it is too soon to know if new habits will last |
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| 2021-01-31 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How the Kohl’s CEO Is Navigating the Covid-19 Pandemic |
Chief Executive Michelle Gass shares steps she is taking to prevent staff burnout and steer the retailer through the global health crisis |
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| 2021-01-31 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Gambling? In the Stock Market? I’m Shocked. |
Markets have always attracted gamblers. The trick for the economy is to make sure they aren’t the main movers of the market |
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| 2021-01-31 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Streaming vs. Cable: How to Save Money Watching Live TV |
Live TV-streaming services have raised their prices but cutting the cord is still cheaper, for the most part, than cable |
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| 2021-01-31 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Faces Familiar Opponent in Alabama Union Election |
The e-commerce giant and retail union previously battled over New York ‘HQ2’ proposal |
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| 2021-01-31 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Government ‘SWAT Team’ Is Reviewing Past Startup Deals Tied to Chinese Investors |
National-security panel that gained powers under Trump to become even sharper weapon under Biden |
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| 2021-01-31 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Go Freelance During the Covid-19 Pandemic |
As coronavirus accelerates moves to contract, gig and ‘on-demand’ work, here’s advice if you’re considering becoming your own boss |
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| 2021-01-31 07:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts’ Coed Recruiting Touched Off ‘Ground War’ With Girl Scouts |
The Girl Scouts perceived a grave threat from the Boy Scouts and tried to steer parents away from coed programs, documents show |
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| 2021-01-31 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Markets Look Like They’re in a Bubble. What Do Investors Do Now? |
Investors see some classic signs of froth, but they are uncertain whether a downfall looms |
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| 2021-01-31 05:30:00 |
Business |
Some Health-Care Workers Are Still Saying No to a Covid-19 Vaccine |
Some nurses and other industry employees remain hesitant; officials are concerned because of their influence |
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| 2021-01-31 05:30:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Frenzy Puts Spotlight on Trading Giant Citadel Securities |
Firm owned by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin executes orders for Robinhood customers |
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| 2021-01-31 02:40:00 |
World |
China’s New Covid-19 Outbreaks Trip Up Economic Momentum |
Demand has taken a hit ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, with people being urged not to travel |
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| 2021-01-31 01:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Uber Eats Reunites ‘Wayne’s World’ for a Super Bowl Ad |
The online food-delivery service will meet rival DoorDash on the Super Bowl ad roster |
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| 2021-01-30 23:41:00 |
Politics |
Lead Lawyers Leave Trump’s Impeachment Defense Team |
The departures come a little more than a week before the Senate trial is set to begin |
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| 2021-01-30 14:55:00 |
Politics |
Embattled Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Has Trump’s Backing |
Freshman congresswoman has angered colleagues over refusal to wear a mask, past embrace of conspiracy theories |
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| 2021-01-30 14:36:00 |
Politics |
Patrick Leahy Takes Gavel in Second Trump Impeachment Trial |
Vermont senator will succeed Chief Justice John Roberts as presiding officer |
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| 2021-01-30 12:56:00 |
Markets |
TikTok Rival’s $5.4 Billion IPO Draws Big Investor Following |
Chinese video-app operator Kuaishou Technology targets the world’s largest float since late 2019 |
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| 2021-01-30 12:01:00 |
Markets |
The Real Force Driving the GameStop Revolution |
Individual traders banded together this past week to move markets like never before. But the buildup to this remarkable moment has been happening for decades. |
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| 2021-01-30 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Covid-19 Patients Are Doing Their Own Research |
To advance scientific knowledge of the disease, lay people are organizing to generate data about their experiences |
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| 2021-01-30 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
How the CEO of Clif Bar Stays Hungry |
Sally Grimes, new CEO of the California snack bar maker, relies on some of the food industry’s most accomplished executives for advice on career challenges. She now faces her toughest test yet. |
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| 2021-01-30 12:00:00 |
Economy |
What’s Driving Everything From a Market Frenzy to an Embrace of U.S. Deficits? Magical Thinking |
Traders and politicians are making new, risky arguments about low interest rates to justify their actions |
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| 2021-01-30 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Banks Brace for Tougher Rules Under Biden on Consumer Protection, Fair Lending |
Obama-era focus on financial stability gives way to concerns about racial equity, climate change |
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| 2021-01-30 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Powell Won’t Pop This Bubble (Yet) |
Stocks are expensive by almost any measure except one favored by the Fed—so don’t expect it to stop this party unless it threatens more collateral damage |
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| 2021-01-30 10:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Safety Measures, Supply Constraints Crimp Manufacturers |
Whirlpool and others say challenging logistics, higher costs are curtailing output of in-demand appliances, boats and paint |
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| 2021-01-30 09:00:00 |
Real Estate |
New Yorkers Who Fled to Hudson Valley Are Buying Local Businesses |
Proprietors escaping street tensions, coronavirus restrictions are opening shops, renting offices and transforming aging inns into chic hotels |
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| 2021-01-30 09:00:00 |
Tech |
From Pinterest to Fitbit, No App Is Truly Kid-Safe. Here’s What Families Can Do. |
Porn and creeps can find a way into apps that seem safe, but there are ways to empower kids to block and report the bad guys |
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| 2021-01-30 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
From Fendi to Christian Dior: The 14 Best Couture Looks of the Season |
Hundreds of hours of work went into this season’s boldest fashions. WSJ. picks the top looks from the Spring 2021 couture shows. |
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| 2021-01-30 08:07:00 |
Politics |
Jan. 6 Rally Funded by Top Trump Donor, Helped by Alex Jones, Organizers Say |
Publix Super Markets heiress donated about $300,000 to the Ellipse event, organizers say |
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| 2021-01-30 08:00:00 |
World |
How the U.K. Became World Leader in Sequencing the Coronavirus Genome |
U.S. is catching up but most countries are way behind; Britain alerted world to new variant |
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| 2021-01-30 07:00:00 |
Latin America |
Argentine Finance Minister Seeks $44 Billion IMF Debt Deal Without Belt-Tightening |
Governing coalition faces internal dissension; leftist Vice President Cristina Kirchner opposes spending cuts |
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| 2021-01-30 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
The Staying Inside Guide: The Math Behind Mesmerizing Islamic Patterns |
Online videos reveal the numerical logic behind intricate Islamic geometrics. |
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| 2021-01-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Some GameStop Investors Got In With One Goal—to Pay Off Debt |
Now with the stock price dipping, the focus turns to when to sell |
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| 2021-01-30 07:00:00 |
Music Review |
Songs for Shut-Ins |
New releases by Langhorne Slim, Selwyn Birchwood and Rod Abernethy reflect the current moment. |
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| 2021-01-30 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Mass Vaccination Sites Will Mean Scaling Up Logistics Coordination |
Managing doses, medical gear and health workers will be key to centralizing inoculation efforts |
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| 2021-01-30 05:30:00 |
Business |
Older Shoppers Are the Hot New Thing for Consumer Brands |
Covid-19 and demographic changes have companies targeting consumers they say are increasingly interested in aging well |
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| 2021-01-29 20:37:00 |
Markets |
Reddit Investors Rage Against Being Shut Out of Hot Stock Trades Like GameStop and AMC |
Users blame brokerages, hedge funds for week’s snafus |
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| 2021-01-29 19:21:00 |
Opinion |
Speech and Sedition in 2021 |
The progressive press decides that dissenters should be suppressed. |
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| 2021-01-29 18:57:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Facebook Hires Its First Chief Compliance Officer |
The social-media company says Henry Moniz, who has been the chief compliance officer and chief audit executive at ViacomCBS, will start on Feb. 8 |
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| 2021-01-29 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
No Good Vaccine Deed |
The Biden team shows no gratitude to the man who sped up the Covid shots. |
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| 2021-01-29 18:25:00 |
CIO Journal |
Nasdaq Tech Chief Credits Cloud With Helping Manage Market Frenzies |
Cloud-based computing capacity helps the exchange quickly adjust to wild market swings |
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| 2021-01-29 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong’s Escape Routes |
Beijing retaliates after Britain offers refuge from growing tyranny. |
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| 2021-01-29 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
A Pass for Kevin Clinesmith |
A FISA judge gives a former FBI agent a slap on the wrist. |
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| 2021-01-29 18:13:00 |
Politics |
Businessman Bernie Moreno Likely to Enter Ohio Senate Contest |
Longtime donor is one of several Republicans considering a bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Rob Portman |
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| 2021-01-29 18:10:00 |
Books |
Politics: Of Markets and Morals |
Determining how much to regulate the freedom to buy and sell touches deep questions of value. |
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| 2021-01-29 18:00:00 |
Markets |
Day-Trader Mania Will Challenge SEC Under Gensler, Biden’s Choice for Chairman |
Marriage of social media and online-trading platforms brings more investors in to the market but amplifies risks |
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| 2021-01-29 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
GameStop Was an Enjoyment of Crowds |
Players weren’t ‘investors’ and they didn’t invent a new road to prosperity and wealth creation. |
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| 2021-01-29 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
They Want to Put a Highway in Lead Belly’s Backyard |
A plan to extend I-49 through a historically black neighborhood has divided Shreveport, La. |
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| 2021-01-29 17:10:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk Joins GameStop Melee With More Jabs at Short Sellers |
Tesla CEO can trigger gains in other companies’ shares, though they can be fleeting |
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| 2021-01-29 16:34:00 |
World |
France’s Macron Calls for Regulation of Social Media to Stem ‘Threat to Democracy’ |
French leader says West needs to act to rein in political extremism |
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| 2021-01-29 16:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
Gold Rush |
This whiskey sour variation looks particularly dashing served with a large chunk of ice |
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| 2021-01-29 16:18:00 |
Life & Arts |
Black Market Sling |
Developed by bartender Phil Ward for Death & Co., this versatile drink works with multiple spirits |
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| 2021-01-29 16:14:00 |
World |
After Nearly Seven Years Held Captive by Boko Haram, a Chibok Girl Manages to Escape |
Officials say young woman was in group liberated from jihadist kidnappers by military offensive |
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| 2021-01-29 16:14:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Close Down 2% as GameStop Frenzy Continues |
Dow, S&P 500 end worst week since October with sharp declines |
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| 2021-01-29 16:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Southside |
This drink is also refreshing lengthened with ice and soda water, in what’s known as a Southside Fizz |
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| 2021-01-29 16:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Manhattan |
“It’s a classic for a reason,” Mr. Buhler said, citing this drink’s “simplicity and straightforward flavor profile” |
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| 2021-01-29 15:48:00 |
Masterpiece |
Sounds From the Future |
Arnold Schoenberg’s ‘Pierrot Lunaire’ (‘Moonstruck Pierre’) so defied the melodic conventions of classical music that its premiere ended in violence. |
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| 2021-01-29 15:46:00 |
Opinion |
FISA vs. Liberty |
A surveillance judge clarifies that the FBI can falsify evidence without much fear of punishment. |
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| 2021-01-29 15:20:00 |
Markets |
Letter to Pimco Execs Alleges Discrimination Toward Women Employees |
Former, current female employees request better pay and promotions for women |
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| 2021-01-29 15:09:00 |
World |
Pakistan to Challenge Order to Release Man Convicted in Murder of Daniel Pearl |
Attorney general says authorities will pursue legal options to keep Omar Sheikh in prison after Supreme Court ruling |
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| 2021-01-29 15:00:00 |
Markets |
Chevron Emerges From Exxon’s Shadow |
Chevron’s careful strategy has helped it stay off radars of activist investors and regulators |
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| 2021-01-29 14:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are Fancy Cocktails Worth the Fuss? A Guide to the WFH Happy Hour |
With a capsule bar of just three bottles, you can make innumerable drinks. But for some, even that is asking too much. Two tipplers debate: Do we really have the bandwidth to mix a proper cocktail right now? |
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| 2021-01-29 14:42:00 |
Tech |
GameStop, Bitcoin and QAnon: How the Wisdom of Crowds Became the Anarchy of the Mob |
Thousands of Americans are being mobilized by social-media algorithms that amplify fringe ideas. The results have real-world impact. |
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| 2021-01-29 14:40:00 |
Politics |
After Scripted Rollouts of Executive Orders, Biden’s Task Gets Harder |
President has spent his first 10 days on preplanned policy moves, but now he has to negotiate a Covid-19 aid package on Capitol Hill |
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| 2021-01-29 14:34:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Lawyer Who Pleaded Guilty to Altering Document Sentenced to Probation |
Kevin Clinesmith is only person charged in Justice Department probe of surveillance of 2016 Trump campaign |
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| 2021-01-29 14:20:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency Platforms Struggle With Demand From WallStreetBets Fervor |
Coinbase’s website went down on a day of intense trading in cryptocurrencies |
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| 2021-01-29 14:08:00 |
Politics |
Frank Biden, President’s Brother, Draws Scrutiny for Work with Law Firm |
White House says the president is committed to having an ethical administration after questions about his younger brother’s business dealings |
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| 2021-01-29 14:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Constitution Can Crack Section 230 |
Tech companies think the statute allows them to censor with impunity. The law is seldom so simple. |
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| 2021-01-29 13:59:00 |
Markets |
SEC to Review Brokers’ Restrictions on GameStop, AMC Trading |
Securities regulators say they are on the lookout for potentially manipulative trading |
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| 2021-01-29 13:58:00 |
Opinion |
James Baldwin’s ‘Cultural Appropriation’—and Mine |
The great black novelist wrote about whites, but white novelists of his day didn’t return the favor. |
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| 2021-01-29 13:47:00 |
World |
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Wins EU Green Light Amid Controversy |
Approval is unlikely to quell growing political furor over the shot’s effectiveness, production problems and availability |
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| 2021-01-29 13:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Catalog Brands Like Filson and Lands’ End Are Cool Again |
A welcome escape from the digital world, those things in your mailbox sell some great stuff—if you know how to shop them. Here, a stylish guide to buying catalog clothes. |
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| 2021-01-29 13:27:00 |
Business |
Shell Ordered to Pay Compensation Over Nigerian Oil Spills |
Dutch court also calls for oil giant to install equipment to guard against pipeline leaks |
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| 2021-01-29 13:12:00 |
Markets |
German Markets Watchdog Chief Dismissed Over Wirecard Scandal |
Ousting of BaFin President Felix Hufeld follows intense criticism over his handling of accounting scandal |
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| 2021-01-29 12:46:00 |
Markets |
Reddit-Fueled Stock Rallies Boost Some Bond Prices |
Bonds tied to AMC, American Airlines and other companies have risen thanks in part to this week’s stock market madness |
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| 2021-01-29 12:43:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
McKinsey Is in Settlement Talks With States Over Opioid Work |
Potential deal comes on the heels of new documents that detail McKinsey’s work to boost OxyContin sales for Purdue Pharma |
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| 2021-01-29 12:42:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Treasury Unit Ends Probe of H.B. Fuller Without Penalty |
The Minnesota company had disclosed in 2018 that its hygiene products might have been resold into Iran, possibly violating U.S. sanctions against that country |
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| 2021-01-29 12:32:00 |
World |
Trial Finds South African Coronavirus Strain Poses Reinfection Risks |
People who have already had Covid-19 can be reinfected by the South African variant, a finding that could impact global fight against the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-29 12:31:00 |
Opinion |
Impeaching and Trying Ex-President Trump |
If there are no consequences for subversion and insurrection, it may encourage future presidents to do the same thing. |
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| 2021-01-29 12:29:00 |
Opinion |
GOP Should Proceed With Newsom’s Recall |
In none of the examples cited had the recalled officeholder unilaterally closed businesses and kept them closed, bankrupted thousands of businesses and destroy small-business people’s lives. |
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| 2021-01-29 12:00:00 |
Business |
The New Silicon Valley Perks: Child Care, Financial Planning and Therapy |
Instead of using food and foosball tables to keep workers at the office as long as possible, tech companies now seek to offer benefits for work-life balance |
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| 2021-01-29 11:49:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s Privacy Change Will Hit Facebook’s Core Ad Business. Here’s How. |
New feature on iPhones will limit Facebook’s ability to collect data from apps and prove that ads work |
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| 2021-01-29 11:37:00 |
CFO Journal |
As Markets Soar, More Companies Turn to Shelf Registrations to Prepare Fundraising |
Filing the legal paperwork for share sales ahead of time lets companies speed up fundraising in the future |
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| 2021-01-29 11:36:00 |
Books |
‘Religion and the Rise of Capitalism’ Review: God and Mammon |
An economist looks at how the ‘dismal science’ has kept pace with trends in American Christianity. |
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| 2021-01-29 11:34:00 |
World |
Top Islamic State Leader in Iraq Killed In U.S.-Iraqi Strike |
Joint operation comes as the Biden administration weighs how to approach Iraq’s security problems |
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| 2021-01-29 11:25:00 |
Markets |
J&J Vaccine Is Still a Win for the Public |
Wall Street was disappointed by data from Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus-vaccine candidate, but the shot will play a key role in the public-health effort |
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| 2021-01-29 11:23:00 |
Markets |
A Tale of Two GameStops |
Videogame retailer’s actual business has become fully decoupled from high-flying stock, but fundamentals have a way of lasting |
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| 2021-01-29 11:19:00 |
Books |
‘Dostoevsky in Love’ Review: Possessed by Words |
Sentenced and reprieved, exiled and returned, Fyodor Dostoevsky made human suffering the center of his work. |
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| 2021-01-29 11:16:00 |
Books |
Men, Women, Dogs, Lists & Charts |
Allie Brosh and Liana Finck explore the painful truths of life in cartoons that are also wildly funny. |
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| 2021-01-29 11:12:00 |
Books |
Fiction: ‘Fake Accounts’ Review |
As life goes increasingly virtual, fiction follows it into territory once the domain of the blogger. |
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| 2021-01-29 11:10:00 |
Books |
Two Books on the Future of Farming |
Nutritional, environmental and economic priorities collide wherever seeds are sown. |
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| 2021-01-29 11:06:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Alan Allport on the Year 1940 |
Selected by the author of, most recently, ‘Britain at Bay: The Epic Story of the Second World War, 1938-1941.’ |
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| 2021-01-29 10:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Keto Way: What If Meat Is Our Healthiest Diet? |
Eating high-fat, low-carbohydrate foods has helped many people battle obesity, diabetes and other health problems—even as livestock agriculture contributes significantly to greenhouse-gas emissions |
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| 2021-01-29 10:53:00 |
Books |
‘An Inventory of Losses’ Review: Only a Memory |
In the fragmentary remains of unique things and places lost to time, a writer finds insights and opportunity. |
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| 2021-01-29 10:53:00 |
Business |
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Delivers Ratings Win for HBO Max |
Movie was most-watched content on streaming platforms during Christmas week, Nielsen says, giving boost to fledging service |
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| 2021-01-29 10:50:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘Blood Grove’ Review |
Walter Mosley’s beloved detective comes to the aid of a troubled Vietnam vet—who may or may not be setting him up. |
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| 2021-01-29 10:50:00 |
Business |
FDA Extends Review of Biogen, Eisai’s Alzheimer’s Drug |
Drug candidate to undergo additional three months of review after panel said data didn’t show it to be effective |
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| 2021-01-29 10:46:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: And the Winners Are… |
Our columnist takes stock of this year’s Youth Media Awards, including the Caldecott and Newbery medalists. |
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| 2021-01-29 10:44:00 |
Books |
‘The Ghost of Galileo’ Review: ‘All Coherence Gone’ |
A detail in a 17th-century painting inspires a journey into the history of science and the birth of an unsettled new era. |
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| 2021-01-29 10:44:00 |
Business |
Chevron Posts Quarterly Loss to Cap Worst Year Since 2016 |
Like its peers, the oil giant endured a tough 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic crushed demand for fossil fuels |
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| 2021-01-29 10:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
For Teens, a Wild Homeschooling Alternative: A Trip to Costa Rica |
Costa Rica has been welcoming high-schoolers back for study abroad programs, tweaked for the Covid era. After Zoom classes, playtime ensues. |
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| 2021-01-29 10:13:00 |
Markets |
The Brewing Battle for Offshore Wind Turbines |
World-leader Siemens Gamesa faces growing competition from General Electric and Vestas |
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| 2021-01-29 09:59:00 |
WSJ Logistics Report |
Today’s Logistics Report: Seeking Steady Shipping Trade; Semi Cell Shortage; GM Driving Electric |
Today’s Top Supply Chain & Logistics News from WSJ |
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| 2021-01-29 09:48:00 |
Tech |
What’s in the Next iPhone? Check Samsung’s New Galaxy S21 |
An in-screen fingerprint sensor, faster 120Hz screens and a crazy zoom camera. Samsung’s latest smartphone provides a glimpse at what the next iPhone may look like. |
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| 2021-01-29 09:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Facebook to Test News Feed Controls for Advertisers |
Marketers have been pressing for more say-so on what their ads appear next to in the feed |
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| 2021-01-29 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Repeal of State-Tax Deduction Cap Pitched for Covid-19 Relief Bill |
Democrats, in control of Congress, see a chance to repeal the $10,000 limit on the state and local tax deduction, but a move may wait until later this year |
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| 2021-01-29 08:57:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Conglomerate HNA Says Creditors Filed Petition for Its Bankruptcy |
Development adds to woes of what was once one of China’s most acquisitive companies |
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| 2021-01-29 08:55:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Raises $1 Billion to Meet Surging Cash Demands |
Infusion meant to help company meet rising demands stemming from recent frenzied trading |
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| 2021-01-29 08:47:00 |
Business |
Eli Lilly Profit Rises, Helped by Covid-19 Drug Sales |
Antibody drug bamlanivimab brought in world-wide revenue of $871.2 million, contributing much of the company’s 22% quarterly revenue growth |
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| 2021-01-29 08:46:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Household Spending Fell in December |
Americans’ incomes rose last month, but spending declined for the second straight month |
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| 2021-01-29 08:18:00 |
Business |
Insiders at GameStop, BlackBerry, LaCroix Maker Are Suddenly Sitting on Big Stock Gains |
Reddit-fueled trading in long-struggling companies boost holdings of CEOs and directors, though few have reported cashing in |
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| 2021-01-29 08:02:00 |
Business |
Caterpillar Flags Signs of Recovery Amid Slack Demand |
Less construction during the pandemic has hurt machinery sales, but orders have risen |
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| 2021-01-29 08:00:00 |
Business |
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Was 66% Effective in Late-Stage Study |
Based on the positive results, the company plans to seek authorization of the single-dose shot in the U.S. early next month |
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| 2021-01-29 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Iowa Democrats, Republicans Gear Up to Protect 2024 Caucuses |
A botched Democratic vote-counting effort in last year’s presidential campaign boosted skepticism about the state’s complex process |
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| 2021-01-29 07:56:00 |
Stocks |
GameStop Frenzy Causes Glitches for High-Speed Traders |
Brokers were unable to route investors’ orders to Susquehanna and Wolverine |
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| 2021-01-29 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Suspected Russian Hack Extends Far Beyond SolarWinds Software, Investigators Say |
Roughly 30% of victims are said to have no connection to the network-management company’s tainted software |
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| 2021-01-29 07:00:00 |
Business |
CEOs Discuss Covid-19, the Economy, Leadership and More |
The leaders of Tesla, Netflix and Citigroup, among others, describe how business is evolving during the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-01-29 05:50:00 |
World |
China Targets U.K.’s Hong Kong Passports Over Citizenship Plan |
Country will no longer consider the British National Overseas passport a valid travel document, a move with limited impact |
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| 2021-01-29 05:30:00 |
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Car Makers Seek Ways to Secure Data Needed to Build Connected Services |
Anonymization, permission systems and other techniques are key to avoid violating EU and U.S. privacy laws |
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| 2021-01-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China’s Top Bottled-Water Group Swells to an $85 Billion Valuation |
Nongfu Spring’s profit margins and growth potential have impressed investors and analysts. Exuberance and a shortage of tradable shares have helped, too. |
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| 2021-01-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
For Golf, Covid Is Even Better Than Tiger |
The socially distant sport got a shot in the arm from the pandemic, and demographic trends could take it to new heights |
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| 2021-01-29 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
How to Reopen Schools? Officials Try Financial Lures and Threats |
New plans from states and Biden administration deploy carrots—and sticks—to get students back into classrooms |
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| 2021-01-29 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Senate GOP Campaign Arm Continues to Promote Hawley Event |
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is widely believed to be interested in a future presidential run, though perhaps not in 2024 |
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| 2021-01-29 05:30:00 |
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Is Venture Capital Spreading Across the Country? It’s Not Clear |
Anecdotal evidence suggests venture money is moving away from the big tech hubs to cheaper pastures. But two reports send conflicting signals on where the sector might be taking root |
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| 2021-01-28 20:36:00 |
Politics |
Defense Chief Holds Up Trump Nominees to Pentagon Boards |
Lloyd Austin is reviewing policies ‘across the department,’ Pentagon spokesman says |
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| 2021-01-28 19:15:00 |
U.S. |
Columbus, Ohio, Police Chief Ousted After Officers Killed Unarmed Black Men |
Mayor’s move also follows criticism of police department for using tear gas on demonstrators |
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| 2021-01-28 19:08:00 |
Business |
Two Men Lose Latest Attempt to Avoid Extradition in Ghosn Escape Case |
Federal judge rules against emergency petition by suspects tied to flight from Japan by former auto titan Carlos Ghosn |
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| 2021-01-28 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Polite Way to Say Bidenomics Is Unnecessary |
This isn’t 2009. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:42:00 |
Business |
Mondelez Says Its Snacks Gained Share During Pandemic |
Maker of Oreos and Triscuits booked higher sales, profit in latest quarter |
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| 2021-01-28 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Reddit Wolves of Wall Street |
A social-media stock bubble is a new version of an old phenomenon. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Cancelling Dianne Feinstein |
In San Francisco, the Senator now ranks with Confederate generals. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Economy Keeps Growing |
Biden inherits a decent recovery that should surge as the pandemic eases. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:25:00 |
World |
Colombia Court Accuses Former Rebel Chiefs of War Atrocities |
Ex-insurgents charged with murder, torture and sexual violence in ruling seen as victory for victims of half-century conflict |
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| 2021-01-28 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Rob Portman’s Exit Interview |
He worries about the Trump trial’s precedent, but he’s bullish to serene on the Republican future. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Acquitting Daniel Pearl’s Killer Is Part of Pakistan’s Dance With Jihadism |
Leaders have promised for decades to defund terrorist groups, but sympathy for radicals remains strong. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Where Did All the Relativists Go? |
‘At the very least, Trump served to convince the left that objective truth does indeed exist and it does make unbending claims on all of us.’ |
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| 2021-01-28 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Need Discount Debts? Try 50-Year Bonds |
Long-term Treasurys could give Biden the room to spend big. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:15:00 |
Books |
‘The Data Detective’ Review: Broadly Informed, Easily Misled |
In matters of public health and much else, fact-gathering and statistical analysis can be a vital force for good. But data can also trick us. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Choice on Religious Freedom |
Will he build on Trump’s legacy or discard it? Early signs are discouraging. |
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| 2021-01-28 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
The Senate’s Byrd Call |
Manchin and Sinema have to do more if they’re serious about saving the filibuster. |
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| 2021-01-28 17:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Sea Shanty’: Now It’s Yo, Ho, Ho and a TikTok Duet |
The video-sharing app has spurred an unlikely revival of 19th-century sailors’ songs |
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| 2021-01-28 17:55:00 |
CFO Journal |
CarParts.Com Executives Say Additional Capital Is Always Welcome |
‘If I could raise money at $300 a share, I will do it in a heartbeat,’ said Lev Peker, CEO of the car parts business |
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| 2021-01-28 17:32:00 |
Opinion |
Fafsa Should Be Universal for College Entry |
If we want higher education to act as an engine of economic and social mobility, we need to know if colleges are enrolling a socioeconomically diverse student body. |
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| 2021-01-28 17:31:00 |
Opinion |
Insurance Rates Show LNG Shipment Is Safe |
Claiming that LNG poses an unreasonable safety risk is wrong—nothing could be further from the truth. |
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| 2021-01-28 17:30:00 |
Opinion |
Be More Accurate in Assessing GOP’s Future |
Just how large is the far right in the Republican Party or among conservatives? |
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| 2021-01-28 17:13:00 |
Politics |
McCarthy Tries to Mend Fences With Trump |
House GOP leader, who criticized the former president over Capitol riot, discusses 2022 election goals with him in Florida visit |
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| 2021-01-28 16:47:00 |
Business |
American, Southwest Post Record Losses Amid Covid-19 Crisis |
U.S. airlines lost nearly $35 billion last year as the coronavirus pandemic decimated travel |
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| 2021-01-28 16:39:00 |
Markets |
Coinbase Global Intends to Go Public Via Direct Listing |
Company is latest to forgo traditional public-offering process |
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| 2021-01-28 16:38:00 |
Markets |
Silver Surges as GameStop Day Traders Move Into Other Assets |
Futures prices and shares of silver miners climbed |
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| 2021-01-28 16:38:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Lady and the Dale’ Review: Running on Fumes |
An HBO documentary looks under the hood at the life of Elizabeth Carmichael, a transgender woman who launched a fraudulent auto company. |
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| 2021-01-28 16:36:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Little Things’ Review: Grime Doesn’t Pay |
Denzel Washington and Rami Malek play cops tracking a serial killer in John Lee Hancock’s grim thriller. |
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| 2021-01-28 16:34:00 |
Television Review |
‘Palmer’ Review: Acceptance and Self-Acceptance |
In his best performance yet, Justin Timberlake plays an ex-con who finds himself the surrogate dad to a struggling kid. |
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| 2021-01-28 16:33:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Dig’ Review: Unearthing a Glittering Tale |
Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan star as the duo behind a major archaeological discovery, a real event that astounded British scholars on the eve of World War II. |
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| 2021-01-28 16:11:00 |
Opinion |
Europe’s Self-Defeating Vaccine Fight |
The EU blows its rollout and blames a pharmaceutical firm. |
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| 2021-01-28 16:04:00 |
Logistics Report |
Tesla Says Battery-Cell Squeeze Strains Semi Truck Production |
CEO Elon Musk says the electric car maker is ‘extremely confident’ about its ability to produce long-range big rigs with batteries |
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| 2021-01-28 16:04:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Express Shares Retreat After Trading Resumes |
Buying frenzy from individual investors had sent clothing retailer’s shares soaring |
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| 2021-01-28 16:02:00 |
Business |
GM to Phase Out Gas- and Diesel-Powered Vehicles by 2035 |
Auto giant’s plan to eliminate tailpipe emissions is part of a goal to be carbon neutral by 2040 |
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| 2021-01-28 15:51:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Trading Restrictions Blamed on Wall Street’s Clearing Firm by Online Broker |
A number of brokerages have limited trading in a handful of popular stocks |
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| 2021-01-28 15:46:00 |
CIO Journal |
Augmented Reality Gets Pandemic Boost |
Whether to fix cars or apply makeup, companies hamstrung by the pandemic found immediate uses for the distanced expertise AR technology can provide |
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| 2021-01-28 15:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
Genesis GV80: A Glitzy Debut in the Luxury SUV Market |
The new GV80—the inevitable SUV from Hyundai’s premium brand—takes a maximalist, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach to cabin design, writes cars columnist Dan Neil. |
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| 2021-01-28 15:00:00 |
Markets |
Qualtrics Shares Jump in Trading Debut |
Software company’s opening price values it at approximately $24.5 billion |
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| 2021-01-28 14:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Dogs Are Their Own Drying Machines |
Thanks to twistable spines and loose skin, canines and other animals can efficiently spin water off their bodies. |
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| 2021-01-28 14:49:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended January 23 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-01-28 14:42:00 |
Markets |
Wall Street Hedge Funds Stung by Market Turmoil |
The pain that has afflicted Melvin Capital Management and Maplelane in recent days is spreading |
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| 2021-01-28 14:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where to Find the Best Cabernets for $25 and Under |
The short answer is the Margaret River region of Western Australia. But, after some searching, our wine columnist found a few delicious and affordable Cabs from California, too. |
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| 2021-01-28 14:25:00 |
Tech |
Facebook’s Oversight Board Overturns Some Content Decisions in First Rulings |
The 20-person panel notes issues with company’s use of algorithmic moderation |
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| 2021-01-28 14:06:00 |
World |
Vaccine Shortage Derails European Inoculation Drive |
In latest blow, German government advisors say AstraZeneca’s shot shouldn’t be administered to people over 65 years of age |
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| 2021-01-28 13:54:00 |
Markets |
WeWork in Talks to Combine With SPAC or Raise Money Privately |
A deal could value the company at some $10 billion |
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| 2021-01-28 13:30:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood, Other Brokerages Restrict Trading on GameStop, AMC Amid Frenetic Trading |
Move comes amid extreme volatility this week as once-unpopular stocks have soared |
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| 2021-01-28 13:18:00 |
World |
As Israel’s Right Splinters, Netanyahu Is Challenged by Former Protégé |
Fatigue with Netanyahu’s long rule has encouraged Gideon Saar to challenge his former mentor in March’s election |
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| 2021-01-28 13:09:00 |
World |
Alexei Navalny’s Request to Leave Jail Denied by Russian Court Ahead of Protests |
Authorities also extended their crackdown on the Kremlin critic’s inner circle |
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| 2021-01-28 13:06:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden Restore ‘Charitable’ Shakedowns? |
He’s ordered a review of a Trump policy against settlement payouts to favored third parties. |
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| 2021-01-28 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
Italy’s Question Is Ours, Too: Who Will Spend the Covid Cash? |
A government falls amid stimulus fights. Expect Rome’s political disease to spread elsewhere. |
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| 2021-01-28 12:59:00 |
Markets |
Will the Real Robin Hood Please Stand Up? |
Charity backed by hedge-fund honchos lambasted by Reddit crowd |
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| 2021-01-28 12:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Original Victims of Cancel Culture |
Roman emperors and modern dictators have feared the social and spiritual penalties of excommunication. |
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| 2021-01-28 12:55:00 |
Arts |
Botticelli Portrait of a ‘Young Man Holding a Roundel' Sells for $92.2 Million |
Sotheby’s sale breaks artist’s record, could buoy struggling art market |
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| 2021-01-28 12:39:00 |
Markets |
Facebook Undercuts its Own Apple Argument |
Social network’s forecast suggests Apple’s upcoming privacy update will have little impact |
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| 2021-01-28 12:01:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Corruption Contributing to Public Health Crisis, Anti-Graft Group Says |
U.S. takes another hit in Transparency International’s rankings |
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| 2021-01-28 12:01:00 |
Markets |
Insurer Looks to Shorten Time From Car Wreck to Body Shop |
Hartford Financial joins with a tech startup to use artificial intelligence to estimate repair costs |
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| 2021-01-28 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple to Roll Out Privacy Measures Despite Facebook Objections |
Feature set for spring release will allow ad tracking only if consumers opt in on iPhone or iPad |
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| 2021-01-28 11:59:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Economy Faces Uphill Climb at Start of Year |
The fourth quarter’s growth was concentrated at the start of the quarter, leaving the economy in a weak position now |
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| 2021-01-28 11:46:00 |
World |
As Poland Abortion Law Takes Effect, Women Protest |
More demonstrations are planned after restrictions on terminating pregnancy grow tighter |
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| 2021-01-28 11:41:00 |
Markets |
American Airlines’ Results Are Terrible. That Is Great News for Its Stock Price. |
There may be no greater gift for a company than dismal finances these days |
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| 2021-01-28 11:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Post-Covid, These New European Hotels Will Be Worth the Wait |
A castle in Umbria, a palace in Lisbon, a maximalist retreat on Paris’s Left Bank. When Europe opens to Americans again, these buzzy new hotels will be worth pouncing on. |
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| 2021-01-28 11:25:00 |
Shipping Matters |
Ship Operators Seek Calmer U.S. Trade Waters Under Biden |
Carrier executives say sanctions, trade turmoil under Trump undercut planning and fueled uncertainty in maritime operations |
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| 2021-01-28 11:24:00 |
Markets |
German Regulator Reports Employee for Suspected Wirecard Insider Trading |
Criminal complaint from BaFin comes after it let staff trade shares of the company during investigation |
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| 2021-01-28 10:00:00 |
World |
Stan Kurland Escaped Wreckage of Countrywide Financial |
Cautious executive, who has died at age 68, clashed with Angelo Mozilo and left to found a successful mortgage lender, PennyMac |
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| 2021-01-28 09:57:00 |
Politics |
For Biden, Iran Presents a Tough Road From Promise to Policy |
President’s team confronts a thicket of complications in its goal of a renewed nuclear deal and follow-on accord |
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| 2021-01-28 09:53:00 |
Markets |
Diageo Came Prepared to U.S. Drinking Party |
U.K.-based liquor company is reaping the benefits of buying high-end brands like Casamigos tequila |
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| 2021-01-28 09:18:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Decorate With ‘Old Money’ Tastefulness |
Designer Carleton Varney offers advice on emulating the look of the famously posh bathroom of heiress Doris Duke |
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| 2021-01-28 09:00:00 |
Markets |
British Hedge Fund Billionaire Takes Climate Fight to S&P 500 |
Christopher Hohn’s campaign targets Alphabet, Union Pacific, Monster Beverage, Booking Holdings and others |
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| 2021-01-28 08:59:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Silver Lake Converts AMC Debt to Equity After Dazzling Stock Rally |
Private-equity firm converts its $600 million debt into equity following this week’s remarkable stock rally |
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| 2021-01-28 08:56:00 |
Politics |
White House Not Planning to Split $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Package in Two |
Decision comes amid mounting opposition from Republicans and centrist Democrats who say the plan is too costly |
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| 2021-01-28 08:53:00 |
U.S. |
Biden’s Freeze on Drilling Leases Disrupts New Mexico |
State lawmakers, businesses try to figure out how suspending new federal drilling leases could undercut the oil-dependent economy and budget |
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| 2021-01-28 08:51:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economy’s Holiday Increase Not Enough to Ward Off Full-Year Contraction |
Gross domestic product rose 4.0% in final quarter of last year, as economists expect growth in 2021 once coronavirus pandemic is under control |
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| 2021-01-28 08:50:00 |
World |
Boris Johnson Takes His Fight Against Scottish Independence to Scotland |
Pandemic response and Brexit boost support for breaking away from England |
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| 2021-01-28 08:44:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Steady Open; GameStop in Focus |
Investors were underwhelmed by earnings from Apple, Facebook and Tesla, pressuring tech shares ahead of the market open |
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| 2021-01-28 08:43:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fell Last Week |
Proxy for layoffs declined to 847,000 after generally trending higher since November, as Covid-19 infections resurged |
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| 2021-01-28 08:43:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
British Judge Grants U.S. Extradition Request for Abraaj Founder |
Arif Naqvi faces racketeering, fraud, theft and bribery charges in the U.S. |
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| 2021-01-28 08:30:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash’s Appeal Goes Beyond Food |
Consumers may be rushing back to their favorite restaurants as the pandemic eases, but convenience should continue to deliver for DoorDash |
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| 2021-01-28 08:08:00 |
Business |
During Covid-19 Lockdowns, People Went Back to Smoking |
Decline in cigarette sales stopped last year amid health concerns about e-cigarettes; ‘Trust the devil you know’ |
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| 2021-01-28 08:04:00 |
Markets |
European Regulator Worries Banks Are Ignoring Borrower Troubles |
ECB says loan-loss provisions for eurozone lenders are lower than models suggest they need to be |
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| 2021-01-28 08:01:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Climate Goals Will Boost Ethanol for Now |
Oil refiners and ethanol producers’ collective pain hasn’t done much to align their interests |
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| 2021-01-28 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD Officers to Get Training on Speaking Up Against Bad Policing |
New program teaches officers to step in when another officer uses excessive force or goes against police department guidelines |
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| 2021-01-28 08:00:00 |
Business |
Amanda Gorman, Biden Inauguration Sensation, to Publish 1 Million Copies Each of Three Books |
Penguin imprint to release ‘The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country’ and two other titles this year |
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| 2021-01-28 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Pandemic Spending Boosts Global Government Debt to 98% of Economic Output, IMF Says |
Lender of last resort says governments should keep spending to fight the pandemic and its economic fallout |
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| 2021-01-28 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Thieves Target ATMs Flush With Cash During Covid-19 |
Efforts to steal from cash machines surged in 2020; explosives and trucks increasingly used |
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| 2021-01-28 08:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Walmart Revamps Ad-Sales Business to Expand Its Reach |
The retail giant is launching advertising technology that lets brands use Walmart data to buy ads outside its digital platforms |
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| 2021-01-28 07:49:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Surge Tests Scope of SEC’s Manipulation Rules |
Wild rally fueled by day traders draws comparisons to pump-and-dump schemes |
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| 2021-01-28 07:16:00 |
World |
France’s Macron, Champion of Paris Climate Accord Abroad, Falls Short at Home |
French president welcomed U.S. return to the agreement but has struggled to implement it domestically |
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| 2021-01-28 07:04:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Reverse Abortion Rule Known as Mexico City Policy |
Many Democrats also want to end Hyde Amendment barring federal funds from going to most abortions; Republicans want to keep it in place |
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| 2021-01-28 07:01:00 |
Business |
Comcast’s Profit Rises on Broadband-Business Strength |
Covid-19 pandemic continues to pressure movie, theme-park units |
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| 2021-01-28 07:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Restrictions Dent McDonald’s Global Business |
Burger giant’s U.S. sales improved, but higher costs and tighter restrictions hurt profit |
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| 2021-01-28 06:57:00 |
Business |
Americans Drinking More Tequila at Home Buoys Diageo |
Liquor giant says sales of Don Julio and Casamigos are helping offset a slump at bars during pandemic |
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| 2021-01-28 06:37:00 |
Markets |
Beijing’s Risky Assault on China’s Most Famous Billionaire |
Jack Ma’s experience may have a chilling effect on innovation if Chinese entrepreneurs come to believe a political squeeze is the price of commercial success |
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| 2021-01-28 06:00:00 |
Politics |
Cecilia Rouse, Tapped to be Biden’s Top Economist, Brings Labor-Market Focus |
Princeton dean testifies to Senate Banking Committee; would be first Black person to head Council of Economic Advisers |
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| 2021-01-28 05:59:00 |
Markets |
Samsung Is Raking in Cash; Now It Needs to Spend Some |
The electronics giant has built up a formidable war chest but it will need to spend heavily to maintain its edge |
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| 2021-01-28 05:45:00 |
Business |
Ford Adds Made in China Label to the Mustang |
The Mach-E electric vehicle offers company a chance to boost interest in China after years of sluggish sales |
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| 2021-01-28 05:36:00 |
Tech |
Apple Comes Out on Top While Huawei Slumps in Smartphone Market Shake-Up |
With iPhone 12, company has record shipments; U.S. restrictions hobble Chinese firm’s |
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| 2021-01-28 05:30:00 |
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Health-Tech Startups Jump Into the Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Companies are creating platforms to efficiently shepherd those eligible through the vaccination process, as well as tracking vaccine supplies and even running vaccination sites |
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| 2021-01-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Emerging-Market Borrowing Boom Sparks Concerns Over Debt Loads |
Even small, fragile economies have issued debt this year at ultralow borrowing costs, thanks to substantial investor appetite |
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| 2021-01-28 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Plan to Order Review of Trump Health-Care Policies Likely to Face Speed Bumps |
Medicaid work requirements enacted during the previous administration are already in court, complicating any quick reversals |
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| 2021-01-28 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Biden Regulatory Freeze Affects Some Proposed Anti-Money-Laundering Rules |
The freeze could give companies and industry groups more time to study the proposals, observers said |
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| 2021-01-28 05:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
IASB Wants Some Utilities, Transportation Firms to Provide More Disclosures |
Regulated companies in many countries would have to add details to their balance sheets |
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| 2021-01-28 03:13:00 |
World |
Top Pakistan Court Acquits Man Convicted of Killing WSJ Reporter Daniel Pearl |
Omar Sheikh cleared of any role in kidnapping and killing after 18 years in prison |
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| 2021-01-27 22:46:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Profit Rises 26% on Continued Pandemic-Driven Demand |
Challenges include imprisonment of leader Lee Jae-yong and fiercer competition |
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| 2021-01-27 22:11:00 |
Markets |
Reddit’s WallStreetBets Forum Briefly Goes Dark |
Moderators for the popular Reddit forum cite technical difficulties, spike in users |
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| 2021-01-27 21:21:00 |
CIO Journal |
SAP CEO Shares New Plans to Boost Cloud Adoption |
Christian Klein discusses a new subscription service aimed at helping customers migrate to the cloud |
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| 2021-01-27 20:48:00 |
Markets |
Tesla’s Stock Is the Original GameStop |
Disappointing fourth-quarter earnings highlight the reality that Elon Musk’s car company will struggle to justify its valuation |
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| 2021-01-27 20:33:00 |
Markets |
American Financial to Sell Annuity Business to MassMutual for $3.5 Billion |
American Financial to exit from the fixed and indexed annuity market |
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| 2021-01-27 20:07:00 |
CFO Journal |
Stock-Market Frenzy Offers Some CFOs a Chance to Cash In |
However, tapping the equity market can take time and present risks |
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| 2021-01-27 20:07:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
AMC’s Pandemic Survival Gets Boost From Trading Mania |
The cinema giant’s new designation as a message board meme stock positions it to raise more equity capital to outlast the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-27 19:43:00 |
Markets |
Facebook’s Fear Factor Is Overblown |
Tech stocks’ gyrations and several looming challenges left the social network’s investors unimpressed with a strong quarter and encouraging near-term trends. |
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| 2021-01-27 19:28:00 |
CIO Journal |
New York Tech Startups See Jump in Funding Activity |
Enterprise tech is increasingly defining the city’s startup scene |
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| 2021-01-27 19:24:00 |
Business |
Las Vegas Sands Will Abide by Founder Sheldon Adelson’s Vision |
Chief Executive Rob Goldstein says investments in Asia, expansion in U.S. are next |
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| 2021-01-27 19:04:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Publicis Groupe’s Epsilon to Pay $150 Million to Resolve Customer-Data Case |
Alliance Data Systems, Epsilon’s previous owner, agreed to indemnify Publicis |
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| 2021-01-27 18:51:00 |
Politics |
Twitter Personality Charged with 2016 Election Interference |
Federal prosecutors say Douglass Mackey, tweeting as Ricky Vaughn, tried to trick people into casting ineligible votes for Democrat Hillary Clinton |
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| 2021-01-27 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Two-Track Jobs Recovery |
Job losses in 2020 were far higher in states that loved lockdowns. |
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| 2021-01-27 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Defunds the States |
His oil and gas drilling moratorium is an assault on school funding. |
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| 2021-01-27 18:33:00 |
Markets |
Apple’s Blockbuster Results Play to a Tough Crowd |
Record-breaking quarter comes as stock has already reached a record high valuation |
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| 2021-01-27 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Schumer and His Shadow |
The Senate leader echoes AOC in calling for a climate ‘emergency.’ |
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| 2021-01-27 17:56:00 |
Politics |
Some Senators Push Censure as Alternative to Trump Trial |
Amid little GOP support for a conviction, Collins and Kaine seek support for formal condemnation of former president’s actions |
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| 2021-01-27 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s First Week Was a Race to the Left |
The new president’s actions don’t suggest he’s interested in bipartisan progress. |
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| 2021-01-27 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Big Tech Crackdown Is a Gift to Parler |
The losses from finding new servers will be dwarfed by the gains from all the free publicity. |
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| 2021-01-27 17:50:00 |
Business |
New York Times Taps Editor to Oversee Audio Unit After ‘Caliphate’ Controversy |
Cliff Levy is promoted to deputy managing editor, will develop procedures for vetting audio content in interim role |
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| 2021-01-27 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
If You Watch TV, the Signs Are Everywhere |
It all adds up as Paramount+ joins Disney+, Apple TV+, ESPN+ and others. |
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| 2021-01-27 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: A Program for Deprogramming After Trump |
‘The number of Americans who need to be deprogrammed is in the ‘millions.’’ |
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| 2021-01-27 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Rule of Law Problem |
Without resistance, the U.S. is tipping toward the mob style in politics—on the left and right. |
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| 2021-01-27 17:47:00 |
Books |
‘Earth’s Wild Music’ Review: Listening for Nature’s Melody |
In the face of extinctions, a writer’s call to cherish the voices that make a symphony out of the natural world. |
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| 2021-01-27 17:01:00 |
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Microsoft’s Security Business Swells to $10 Billion |
Cloud providers are increasingly competing for cybersecurity spending |
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| 2021-01-27 16:53:00 |
Markets |
Fed Needs a Poker Face to Avoid Taper Tell |
Federal Reserve faces a challenge in how it will eventually communicate an exit strategy with the market |
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| 2021-01-27 16:52:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Is a Bubble in Its Purest Form |
It is tempting to see GameStop’s soaring stock as merely the result of clownish behavior in a chat room. That would be a mistake. |
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| 2021-01-27 16:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Pick for U.N. Envoy Expresses Regret for China Speech |
Linda Thomas-Greenfield largely agrees with Senate panel on international policies, expresses concern about China’s ‘malign force’ |
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| 2021-01-27 16:42:00 |
Middle East |
Saudi Arabia’s Ousted Spymaster Is Accused of Embezzling Billions |
Lawsuit filed in Canada by a Saudi state-owned conglomerate targets a longtime ally of the kingdom’s former crown prince |
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| 2021-01-27 16:37:00 |
Art Review |
‘The Met Unframed’ Review: Phoning It In |
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s digital show feels more like an ad for a telecom company than a virtual exhibition. |
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| 2021-01-27 16:33:00 |
Business |
Facebook’s Ad Business Lifts Social Media Giant to Record Revenue |
Company posts revenue of $28.07 billion, up from $21.08 billion in final quarter of 2019 |
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| 2021-01-27 16:08:00 |
Politics |
Biden Makes New Push to Address Climate Change |
Executive orders aim to suspend new oil and gas leases on federal land, commit government to conservation and other initiatives |
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| 2021-01-27 16:02:00 |
National Security |
Biden Freezes U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. |
The administration is reviewing weapons transactions approved by former President Trump |
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| 2021-01-27 16:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Potato, Onion and Smoked Beef Pie |
Frozen phyllo makes this recipe a snap. It’s pure cold-weather comfort, on the table fast. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Surprisingly Simple Beef and Potato Pie |
Frozen phyllo makes this recipe a snap. It’s pure cold-weather comfort, on the table fast. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:44:00 |
World |
EU Clashes With AstraZeneca Over Covid-19 Vaccine Shortfall |
Bloc says drugmaker must supply vaccine from U.K. factories to meet agreed-upon deliveries, if needed |
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| 2021-01-27 15:30:00 |
Opinion |
This Week in Cancel Culture |
Dozens of names will disappear from San Francisco school buildings. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:28:00 |
Opinion |
When Biological Boys Compete With Girls |
Perhaps no issue encapsulates the hypocrisy of the far-left agenda than putting the needs of the few—transgender girls—above those of the many—biological girls. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:28:00 |
Music Review |
‘Artlessly Falling’ by Code Girl Review: Crooning Couplets |
Guitarist Mary Halvorson branches out from her hallmark improvisation on an album that melds her poems and musical compositions. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:26:00 |
Opinion |
Unity and Killing the Keystone XL Pipeline |
Canadians have known for decades that in dealing with America, the rules may change midgame or that Americans may disregard the rules entirely if it suits them. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:25:00 |
Opinion |
There Were Steam Engines Before Wireless Chargers |
Civil engineers working for the railroads came up with under-way (without stopping) water replacement. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:23:00 |
Politics |
Biden Takes Hands-Off Approach to Trump Impeachment |
New president has barely weighed in on trial of his predecessor, though it could hamper his agenda |
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| 2021-01-27 15:16:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: Denzel Washington on HBO Max; Ralph Fiennes on Netflix |
This week streamers offer the psychological thriller ‘The Little Things’ and the historical drama ‘The Dig.’ Plus, Spotify leans into big talent to voice classic books. |
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| 2021-01-27 15:08:00 |
U.S. |
Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer |
Defendant is one of six charged in alleged scheme FBI says it foiled last year among domestic extremists targeting Democratic official |
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| 2021-01-27 14:42:00 |
Business |
Fiat Chrysler Reaches Settlement With U.S. Over Union Corruption |
Auto maker’s U.S. division agrees to plead guilty to a criminal charge and pay $30 million fine for violating labor laws |
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| 2021-01-27 14:30:00 |
Opinion |
How Economics Lost Itself in Data |
Today’s researchers have tossed out price theory and don’t realize they’ve been politically compromised. |
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| 2021-01-27 14:30:00 |
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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrator Michaela Goade |
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| 2021-01-27 14:29:00 |
Opinion |
A Genocide Test Faces the West |
We know what China is doing in Xinjiang. It’s now official. How will woke corporations react? |
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| 2021-01-27 14:10:00 |
Economics Blog |
Parsing the Fed: How the January Statement Changed From December |
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| 2021-01-27 13:32:00 |
Business |
What Roz Brewer, New Walgreens CEO, Will Bring to the Job |
The longtime retail executive will become the only Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company |
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| 2021-01-27 13:15:00 |
Markets |
Biden’s Energy Orders: Peril and Profit |
A flurry of executive orders from the Biden administration has resulted in a wider selloff in the energy industry |
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| 2021-01-27 13:08:00 |
Politics |
DHS Issues National Terrorism Alert for Domestic Extremists |
Alert is department’s first in a year, warns that some extremists may be motivated by Jan. 6 attack |
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| 2021-01-27 13:03:00 |
Markets |
Outages Continue to Plague Online Brokerages |
Schwab, Vanguard, Fidelity and others reported new service disruptions |
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| 2021-01-27 13:00:00 |
CMO Today |
GM to Run a Corporate Super Bowl Ad Touting Electric Vehicles |
A new electric vehicle from Cadillac also gets a spot on the game’s ad roster |
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| 2021-01-27 12:00:00 |
Business |
Exxon Planning Board, Other Changes Amid Activist Pressure |
D.E. Shaw Group, Engine No. 1 LLC are the activist investors involved |
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| 2021-01-27 11:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Trade Your Sweatshirt for This High-Fashion Trick |
How cocooning—or wrapping up in swathes of fabulous fabric—can kelp you kick the Covid blues |
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| 2021-01-27 11:46:00 |
Markets |
Boeing Isn’t Done Stalling Just Yet |
Quality issues with the 787 and the delay of the 777X until 2023 highlight all the fixes the plane maker needs to make |
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| 2021-01-27 10:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Harvard Leads the Ivies in the WSJ/THE College Rankings |
All eight Ivy League schools are in the top 15 nationwide. |
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| 2021-01-27 09:40:00 |
Markets |
The Reddit GameStop Bubble Is Just a Game—for Now |
Online-forum punters have exploited a quirk to push up some unloved stocks. The risk is that investors start believing the share prices imply real-world prospects. |
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| 2021-01-27 09:12:00 |
Markets |
The GameStop Short Squeeze Shows an Ugly Side of the Investing World |
Short sellers are thick-skinned, but the nasty comments, insults and threats leveled at them feel like political fights, not investing differences |
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| 2021-01-27 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2020 |
The pandemic made flying tougher on all carriers, but the ones that handled the challenges best tended to be the ones that had outperformed rivals in previous years |
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| 2021-01-27 08:55:00 |
Economy |
Demand for U.S. Durable Goods Eased in December |
Orders for long-lasting products posted eighth straight month of gains, though December’s 0.2% rise was the smallest since the summer |
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| 2021-01-27 08:52:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Aging in Quarantine? It’s Been Fast and Furious |
Our skin has become a road map of the past year’s lows. |
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| 2021-01-27 08:42:00 |
World |
Africa, Ill-Equipped and Without Vaccines, Grapples With a Deadlier Covid-19 Surge |
More transmissible strains, economic pain and public fatigue conspire to push continent’s death rate above the global average for first time |
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| 2021-01-27 08:30:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Complacency Poses Potential Risk to Global Financial Stability, IMF Warns |
Investor expectations for recovery, government support have fueled asset prices, raising concerns about excessive risk-taking |
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| 2021-01-27 08:29:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Chase to Launch U.K. Digital Consumer Bank |
The new bank’s offering, which will include app-based services, is being tested internally |
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| 2021-01-27 08:26:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Rescind Curbs on Asylum Policy Enacted by Trump |
President plans to use executive actions to end safe-third-country rule, ‘Remain in Mexico’ program |
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| 2021-01-27 08:24:00 |
Markets |
Jack Ma’s Ant Plans Major Revamp in Response to Chinese Pressure |
Fintech giant plans to become a financial holding company overseen by China’s central bank |
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| 2021-01-27 08:20:00 |
Business |
Boeing Reports Record Annual Loss |
Aerospace giant has been hobbled by collapse in jetliner deliveries, with the new 777X delayed until 2023 |
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| 2021-01-27 08:06:00 |
Economy |
Job Growth in the South Bucks Losses in Rest of U.S. |
Payroll totals fell in rest of the country in December while South posted gains in services, manufacturing industries |
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| 2021-01-27 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s iPhone 12 May Have Delivered a Record $100 Billion Quarter |
Delayed arrival of new 5G phones created pent-up demand but gave CEO Tim Cook less time for holiday sales |
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| 2021-01-27 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Shape-Shifting Virus Threatens Cycles of Illness, Lockdowns |
Spread of more-virulent and potentially deadlier variants of Covid-19 could slow economic recovery |
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| 2021-01-27 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Carbon Offsets That Companies Are Gobbling Up Get a Futures Contract |
CME Group aims to illuminate a fast-growing market that has operated through privately negotiated transactions |
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| 2021-01-27 07:53:00 |
Business |
AT&T Books $15.5 Billion Charge on DirecTV Unit |
Legacy television unit weighs on conglomerate even as it adds HBO Max and phone subscribers |
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| 2021-01-27 07:34:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Decline, With Tech Earnings in Focus |
Tesla, Apple and Facebook are set to post results after the market close and the Fed is expected to leave monetary policy unchanged |
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| 2021-01-27 07:22:00 |
Politics |
U.S. B-52 Bomber Flies Over Persian Gulf, in Show of Force Against Iran |
With sixth sortie since November by heavy bomber, U.S. aims to brush back Tehran while Biden settles Iran policy |
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| 2021-01-27 07:18:00 |
Markets |
Hyundai: Big EV Dreams, Big Profits Now |
Hyundai looks well placed in the EV race: But in the meantime, it’s racking up the earnings too. |
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| 2021-01-27 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Landlord and Tenant Groups Join Forces to Stave Off Evictions |
Usually adversaries, both push for more government assistance as pandemic housing fix |
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| 2021-01-27 07:00:00 |
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TCV Builds $4 Billion Fund With Help From Main Street |
The technology-focused firm revisits its early days to raise its latest fund |
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| 2021-01-27 06:54:00 |
Markets |
Blackstone Earnings Rise With Market |
The value of its private-equity portfolio climbed by 10.6% in the fourth quarter as the S&P 500 rose 11.7% |
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| 2021-01-27 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Only the Best Luxury Brands Can Hike Prices |
Louis Vuitton pushed through multiple price increases on its products during the pandemic, an option not available to all its competitors |
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| 2021-01-27 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
It’s Time for Better Masks in Sports |
Sports leagues spend millions on tests. Public health wishes they’d pay more attention to their masks—and you, too. |
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| 2021-01-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How GameStop’s Reddit- and Options-Fueled Stock Rally Happened |
The videogames retailer has become a favorite of online traders seeking to make money from buying options |
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| 2021-01-27 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Biden’s Candidate for SEC Chairman Is Expected to Be Tough on Companies |
Gary Gensler could beef up the regulator’s enforcement efforts and push for new disclosure requirements |
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| 2021-01-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Renewed Demand for Treasurys Quells Fears of Rising Rates—for Now |
Yields have stabilized after surging on Democratic Senate wins, but sharp increase has alerted investors to threat higher yields pose to riskier assets |
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| 2021-01-27 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed Likely to Keep Interest Rates Near Zero as Economy Stumbles |
Officials are poised to hold policy steady and continue bond buying to bolster growth |
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| 2021-01-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Elon Musk’s Tesla Expected to Record First Full Year of Profitability |
Electric-vehicle maker’s performance sent its stock soaring more than 700% last year |
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| 2021-01-27 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Reluctance to Spend Throttles India’s Growth Long After Covid-19 Lockdowns Ended |
Consumers helped make the economy the world’s fastest growing. Their willingness to spend will set the course of the recovery. |
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| 2021-01-27 03:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
Olympic Official Seeks Biden’s Help to Save Tokyo Games: ‘It’s Up to the U.S.’ |
Organizers hope a positive message from the U.S. will influence a skeptical Japanese public and reassure countries that aren’t sure about sending athletes |
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| 2021-01-26 20:28:00 |
Opinion |
No Impeachment Surprise |
Republicans signal why most will vote against convicting Trump. |
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| 2021-01-26 20:08:00 |
U.S. |
Wisconsin Pharmacist to Plead Guilty to Attempting to Spoil Covid-19 Vaccine |
Two federal charges of attempting to tamper with consumer products carry up to 10 years in prison each |
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| 2021-01-26 20:07:00 |
Markets |
Allstate to Sell Life Insurance Unit to Blackstone for $2.8 Billion |
Allstate Life Insurance Co. holds about 80%, or $23 billion, of Allstate’s life and annuity reserves |
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| 2021-01-26 19:59:00 |
Markets |
Microsoft Masters the Cloud Game |
Software titan’s cloud growth and profit margins accelerate despite intense competition |
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| 2021-01-26 19:10:00 |
Markets |
Goldman CEO David Solomon Takes $10 Million Pay Cut for 1MDB Scandal |
The bank had said it would claw back or withhold $174 million in compensation from current, former executives |
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| 2021-01-26 19:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Time Does the Super Bowl Start? |
The Super Bowl starts at the same time as every year: 6:30 p.m. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:59:00 |
Politics |
Sen. Patrick Leahy Taken to Hospital for Evaluation |
Democrat lawmaker is set to preside over the impeachment trial of former President Trump |
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| 2021-01-26 18:59:00 |
U.S. |
Zappos Founder Tony Hsieh Was Found With Flammables, Drugs and Alcohol |
Police find no criminality in fire that killed entrepreneur; fire officials say many possible causes |
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| 2021-01-26 18:51:00 |
Business |
Walgreens to Name Starbucks Executive Roz Brewer as CEO |
Brewer would replace Stefano Pessina, who would become executive chairman |
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| 2021-01-26 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s First 100 Days |
Students discuss policies that should gain priority. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Law That Fueled the Capitol Riot |
Congress has a chance to repeal the 1887 Electoral Count Act. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
An Immigration TRO for Joe |
A judge stops his deportation pause after the state of Texas sues. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Out-Trumps Trump |
His ‘Buy American’ rules are even more protectionist. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Judge Leahy |
Impeachment’s presiding officer does not inspire confidence in a fair trial. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Gives Regulators a Free and Heavy Hand |
His idea of ‘modernizing’ rules is to assert they have benefits that are ‘impossible to quantify.’ |
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| 2021-01-26 18:24:00 |
Business |
Starbucks Notches Improved Sales, Says COO Will Exit |
Roz Brewer was focused on diversifying the coffee giant’s staff |
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| 2021-01-26 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
If You Want Unity, Defend Scholarships for Poor Kids |
Washington’s program is a success, and teachers unions want to defund it. What will Biden do? |
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| 2021-01-26 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
On Immigration, Compromise Beats Amnesty |
Biden should resist the temptation to go big, and focus instead on solutions with bipartisan support. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Age of Climate Decadence |
He would literally do everything differently if he really cared about our carbon risks. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Solace Is Golden, and Also Amusing |
The word turns out to have two interrelated meanings: comfort and entertainment. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:19:00 |
Books |
‘Despised’ Review: The Left and the Working Class |
A British firefighter seeks to revive an ‘early Labour tradition that spoke to the patriotic and communitarian instincts’ of blue-collar families. |
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| 2021-01-26 18:13:00 |
Business |
Sheldon Adelson’s Casino Empire Installs New Leadership |
Deputy Rob Goldstein is named CEO and son-in-law Patrick Dumont is appointed president after magnate’s death |
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| 2021-01-26 18:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Chain Cici’s Files for Bankruptcy |
The buffet-style restaurant chain is planning a bankruptcy sale to lender D&G Investors LLC |
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| 2021-01-26 17:16:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Belk to File for Bankruptcy but Remain Sycamore-Owned |
Private-equity firm Sycamore Partners is slated to retain its majority stake in the department store chain under a prepackaged bankruptcy |
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| 2021-01-26 17:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s 100-day Pause on Deportations Blocked by Texas Judge |
Pause announced on the president’s first day in office; judge says it violated Administrative Procedure Act |
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| 2021-01-26 16:58:00 |
Politics |
Administration to Buy Enough Doses to Vaccinate U.S. Population by End of Summer |
Biden administration will also boost supply of coronavirus vaccines sent to states by about 16% for next three weeks |
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| 2021-01-26 16:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Has First Call With Russian President Vladimir Putin |
President reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty; voiced concern over SolarWinds hack, bounties on U.S. troops and jailing of Navalny |
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| 2021-01-26 16:39:00 |
U.S. |
Small-Business Owners Promised More PPP Loan Application Help |
Some borrowers’ first-time PPP applications had been flagged for review, causing delays in second loans |
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| 2021-01-26 16:37:00 |
World |
Defense Secretary Austin to Review Trump’s Last-Minute Withdrawal of Troops From Afghanistan, Iraq |
Pentagon’s new chief to examine U.S. strategy in conflicts |
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| 2021-01-26 16:24:00 |
Logistics Report |
Trucker TFI International Aims to Boost Margins at UPS Freight |
Newer trucks, higher freight rates planned following $800 million trucking acquisition |
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| 2021-01-26 16:24:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Climate Change Policy Targets Oil Industry |
President to suspend new oil and gas leasing on federal land, setting stage for confrontation with energy sector |
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| 2021-01-26 16:20:00 |
Politics |
Ahead of Riot, Capitol Police Knew of Potential for Violence, Official Says |
Acting police chief says department’s board turned down a request for National Guard support two days before the attack |
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| 2021-01-26 16:18:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Lift Some Curbs on Abortion Funding, Reopen ACA Enrollment |
President is expected to launch his health-care agenda by reversing two Trump actions, and is likely to seek expansion of health law |
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| 2021-01-26 16:16:00 |
Politics |
Most Republican Senators Reject Constitutionality of Trump Impeachment |
Senate votes 55-45 to reject motion from Rand Paul, but tally indicates little support among GOP for conviction |
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| 2021-01-26 15:55:00 |
Business |
Volkswagen Asks Supreme Court to Block Local Emissions Regulations |
German auto giant is trying to overturn a lower-court ruling that could open the car industry to oversight from municipalities |
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| 2021-01-26 15:43:00 |
Tech |
Verizon Internet Outage Disrupts Usage in Northeast |
Midday network slowdown mars service around New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. |
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| 2021-01-26 15:35:00 |
Business |
New Covid-19 Rules Make International Travel Tougher |
New virus variants prompt government bans on international flights and U.S. requirement for negative tests |
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| 2021-01-26 15:31:00 |
Opinion |
For Unity, Biden Must Respect Trump Voters |
President Biden’s record-setting first day of executive orders contributed to a foreboding sense that red-blue unity was possible only if conservatives moved far left. |
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| 2021-01-26 15:30:00 |
Opinion |
What Message Is Harvard Sending? Veritas? |
Harvard is sending an awful message to its students, alumni and donors. |
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| 2021-01-26 15:28:00 |
Opinion |
Is Now the Time for National Identity Cards? |
What America needs is the political will and an efficient bureaucratic infrastructure to ensure that the card’s distribution is universally inclusive. |
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| 2021-01-26 15:27:00 |
U.S. |
Commerce Nominee Pledges Tough China Stance, but Mum on Huawei Blacklist |
At Senate hearing, Gov. Gina Raimondo wouldn’t commit to enforcing Trump administration’s ban on Chinese telecom giant |
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| 2021-01-26 15:19:00 |
Markets |
Trading Surge Strains Online Brokerages |
A flood of individual investors into the stock market has led to temporary outages at some brokerages |
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| 2021-01-26 15:11:00 |
Politics |
Democrats See Path to Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Bill Without GOP Help |
Lawmakers turn toward process called budget reconciliation that requires simple majority vote |
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| 2021-01-26 15:10:00 |
Television Review |
‘Resident Alien’ Review: Doctor Without Borders |
On Syfy, Alan Tudyk plays an alien set on destroying the Earth, but first he must disguise himself as a physician, learn to speak English and drink whiskey. |
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| 2021-01-26 15:07:00 |
Politics |
Biden Signs Executive Order to Phase Out Federal Use of Private Prisons |
President aims to advance racial equity with a series of actions; ‘we must change’ |
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| 2021-01-26 15:06:00 |
Television Review |
‘Penguin Bloom’ Review: Adopting and Adapting |
Naomi Watts stars as a recently-disabled mother whose family takes in an injured magpie. |
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| 2021-01-26 15:04:00 |
Business |
CBS Suspends TV Station Executives Amid Allegations of Hostile Workplace |
Peter Dunn and David Friend, who oversee a group of 28 local stations, were put on administrative leave as a probe is conducted |
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| 2021-01-26 14:55:00 |
Politics |
What to Know About President Biden’s $15-an-Hour Minimum-Wage Plan |
Congressional Democrats propose phasing in higher pay floor over five years |
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| 2021-01-26 14:35:00 |
Business |
Washington Post’s Marty Baron to Retire as Executive Editor |
Newspaper chief to step down at end of February after eight-year tenure |
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| 2021-01-26 14:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Cruise-Ship Comedian Is Used to Tough Crowds. He Misses Them. |
Adapting to life at sea wasn’t easy for L.A. comic Mike Siegel, then Covid sunk the cruise industry |
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| 2021-01-26 14:29:00 |
U.S. |
FBI Capitol Riot Investigation Shifts Gears |
Federal law enforcement’s next challenge is building broader conspiracy cases after making arrests on lower-level offenses |
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| 2021-01-26 14:29:00 |
Opera Review |
‘Soldier Songs’ and ‘Titon et L’Aurore’ Reviews: War’s Wounds and Love’s Arrow |
A dark opera explores the mind of a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder; a pastoral comedy features earnest lovers, meddling gods and sheep puppets. |
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| 2021-01-26 14:01:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Beauty Company L’Occitane’s U.S. Subsidiary Files Chapter 11 to Fight Leases |
The maker of essential oils and soaps is the latest bankruptcy in the retail sector |
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| 2021-01-26 13:48:00 |
Markets |
Biggest U.S. Banks Embrace ‘Rooney Rule’ Policies in Diversity Hiring Push |
The agreements are in response to shareholder proposals from AFL-CIO's reserve fund |
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| 2021-01-26 13:16:00 |
Markets |
Johnson & Johnson Is a Picture of Health, Even Before Vaccine News |
Johnson & Johnson’s underlying business looks as strong as ever as it awaits late-stage Covid-19 vaccine data expected next week |
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| 2021-01-26 13:14:00 |
Television |
The ‘WandaVision’ Creator on Being a Female Storyteller in the Marvel Cinematic Universe |
Launching a Marvel series for Disney+ is the latest step for Jac Schaeffer, whose writing career with comic books took off with ‘Black Widow’ |
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| 2021-01-26 13:12:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumer Confidence Ticks Up in January |
Consumers’ expectations for the economy and jobs brighten, though coronavirus pandemic weakens assessment of current conditions |
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| 2021-01-26 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
America Can Defend Taiwan |
More sensors, missiles and other assets in the region will help deter China from a costly island invasion. |
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| 2021-01-26 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Does Biden Want a Bill or an Issue? |
He’ll accomplish more if he makes a realistic to-do list rather than an ambitious wish list. |
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| 2021-01-26 12:55:00 |
Tech |
Artificial Intelligence Will Define Google’s Future. For Now, It’s a Management Challenge. |
Google’s parent, Alphabet, has waded through one controversy after another involving its top researchers and executives in the field |
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| 2021-01-26 12:43:00 |
Economy |
How to Use Your 2020 Tax Return to Claim Stimulus Payments |
People who didn’t get the full relief payments can get the remainder on their 2020 tax returns—if they qualify |
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| 2021-01-26 12:30:00 |
Markets |
UniCredit to Pick Andrea Orcel as New CEO |
He remains in a legal fight with Santander over canceled job offer |
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| 2021-01-26 12:28:00 |
Business |
Warner Music, Prince Al-Waleed Near Deal Over Saudi Tycoon’s Music Company |
Len Blavatnik’s Warner and Rotana Music envision sharing artists, producing cross-cultural content |
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| 2021-01-26 11:17:00 |
U.S. |
Dormant Live-Music Industry Offers Biden Help With Vaccine Rollout |
Live Nation, AEG, Broadway theaters and independent venues offer concert halls, arenas, theaters and logistics to help vaccinate U.S. population |
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| 2021-01-26 11:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Optimists |
The best present this year? A bright outlook. Let her see the world through rose-colored glasses and other translucent bits of blush. |
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| 2021-01-26 11:06:00 |
Markets |
UBS Profit Bonanza Eases Pressure over New Boss |
Ralph Hamers’s plans for the bank are overshadowed by a Dutch investigation into a money-laundering scandal at his prior employer |
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| 2021-01-26 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Making Plans Brings Joy in January |
As an antidote to the postholiday blues, some stir-crazy families are planning getaways and gatherings to bring some joy back to the winter of discontent. |
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| 2021-01-26 09:32:00 |
Wealth Management |
Why an Estate Plan Is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Grandchild |
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| 2021-01-26 09:17:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock’s Fink Urges Companies to Disclose, Do More on Greenhouse-Gas Emissions |
CEO says he is focusing on the issue because of the risk that climate change poses on investor returns |
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| 2021-01-26 09:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Another Big Labor Fight Is Brewing in Major League Baseball |
With spring training three weeks away, MLB owners want to delay opening day, while the players union prepares for a full season |
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| 2021-01-26 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City’s Creative Class Faces Health-Care Crunch |
With Broadway and other theater closures now stretching past 10 months, people in the industry have limited options for keeping their coverage |
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| 2021-01-26 09:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Accelerated in November |
Prices rise at fastest annual pace since February 2014, according to Case-Shiller index |
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| 2021-01-26 09:00:00 |
Business |
Clydesdales Charge Into a Super Bowl Ad After All—for Sam Adams |
Boston Beer and GlaxoSmithKline are among firms using ambush-marketing techniques to generate big-game buzz without national-TV commercials |
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| 2021-01-26 08:53:00 |
Business |
Microsoft Poised for Strong Earnings Boosted by Cloud, Videogaming |
Demand for Xbox gaming consoles has outpaced supply |
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| 2021-01-26 08:51:00 |
World |
Freed Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Pledges to Continue Fight |
Soldiers released the rapper-turned-opposition leader from home detention after he lost in the disputed presidential elections |
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| 2021-01-26 08:48:00 |
Business |
Johnson & Johnson’s Profit Is Boosted by Pharmaceuticals Business |
Consumer-health products also contributed to a sales increase in the latest quarter |
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| 2021-01-26 08:45:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Waver After Hitting Fresh Records |
Starbucks, Microsoft and Texas Instruments will report earnings after markets close |
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| 2021-01-26 08:15:00 |
Tech |
Twitter is Buying Newsletter Provider Revue |
Move reflects interest among social-media companies in providing content creators with tools to make money |
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| 2021-01-26 08:05:00 |
Business |
3M Expects Sales Growth as Customers Return to Offices, Schools |
Huge demand for N95 masks was offset last year by lower sales to dentists, office workers |
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| 2021-01-26 08:04:00 |
Markets |
How to File Taxes if You Worked Remotely in a Different State |
Here’s how to prepare for the 2021 tax season if you worked across state lines in 2020 because of the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-26 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Lonely Millennials Who Fled Cities During Covid-19 Turn to Co-Living |
Professionals who gave up urban homes move to shared accommodation and working spaces in smaller towns and rural settings |
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| 2021-01-26 08:00:00 |
World |
IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast but Says Outlook Remains Uncertain |
Outlook has been buoyed by hopes for increasing vaccination and improved therapies to combat Covid-19 |
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| 2021-01-26 07:49:00 |
Business |
Verizon Predicts Wireless Growth Despite Covid-19 Pandemic |
Carrier gained 279,000 postpaid phone connections during holiday shopping season, though fourth-quarter profit fell |
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| 2021-01-26 07:42:00 |
Economy |
South Korea Demonstrates Asia’s Economic Resilience During Pandemic |
Strong exports and tight Covid-19 restrictions led to relative strength across the region, but the picture is grimmer in the West |
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| 2021-01-26 07:36:00 |
World |
Dutch Rioters Clash With Police for Third Night Over Covid-19 Curfew |
Some 150 people arrested and one policeman injured in clashes |
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| 2021-01-26 07:26:00 |
Business |
GE Reports Surge in Year-End Cash Flow |
Conglomerate ended 2020 a year ahead of schedule in turnaround, boosted by orders for power equipment, cost cuts in aviation |
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| 2021-01-26 07:18:00 |
Markets |
Bubble Watch: Jet Debt May Also Be Flying Too High |
The aircraft-finance market has opened up again even though jet values remain at risk from the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-26 07:01:00 |
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Garrett Motion Shareholders, Backed by General Atlantic Venture, Launch Rival Restructuring Plan |
An official committee of equity holders proposes a restructuring deal backed by $800 million from General Atlantic’s Atlantic Park venture |
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| 2021-01-26 06:56:00 |
World |
Israel Offers Glimpse of a World Vaccinated From Covid-19 |
Even as more people have the shots, Israelis are cautious and restrictions remain in place. ‘The war is still ahead of us.’ |
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| 2021-01-26 06:52:00 |
World |
Italian Prime Minister Conte Resigns, Triggering Search for New Government to Tackle Covid-19, Recession |
If a governing majority can’t be found, the country will head for snap elections |
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| 2021-01-26 06:43:00 |
World |
U.K. Coronavirus Variant Probed for Increased Risk to Younger People |
Public-health officials are racing to understand a strain that is more transmissible and could be deadlier |
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| 2021-01-26 06:28:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Day Traders Won’t Sack Wall Street |
The frenetic trading of options by retail investors isn’t large enough to disrupt the primary purpose of equity capital markets |
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| 2021-01-26 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Will Be Cut in Half |
Covid concerns will slash the number of athletes at the main event in June, and add a wild-card meet days earlier to give others a chance to qualify |
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| 2021-01-26 05:50:00 |
Business |
U.S. Mounts a Charge to Take On China, the King of Electric-Vehicle Batteries |
Sila Nanotechnologies, a Silicon Valley startup, is among the latest to attract Wall Street backing as supply-chain investors see enthusiasm for electric vehicles |
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| 2021-01-26 05:36:00 |
Markets |
UBS Plans $4.5 Billion Share Buyback as Profit Surges |
CEO Ralph Hamers faces a probe into his role in a money-laundering scandal during his time at ING |
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| 2021-01-26 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Rent Collection Is Down, and Apartment Owners Feel the Squeeze |
Multifamily properties were initially a bright spot during Covid-19, but banks now see more apartment debt as high risk |
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| 2021-01-26 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Saved Stimulus Checks Expected to Help Spur Economic Recovery |
Many households have boosted savings during the pandemic and pent-up demand is expected to propel growth |
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| 2021-01-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Commodities Traders, Producers Earn Cheaper Rates From Banks for Lowering Carbon Production |
The lending also helps banks meet their own green-investing targets |
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| 2021-01-26 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
NRG Energy CFO Focusing on Cutting Costs, Pricing After Direct Energy Deal |
With $3.6 billion acquisition, NRG doubles the number of its retail customers |
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| 2021-01-26 04:30:00 |
U.S. |
Parents of Remote Learners Have Smaller Roles in U.S. Workforce |
Students who go to school in-person are more likely to have parents who work full time, new survey shows |
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| 2021-01-26 02:29:00 |
Business |
Amazon Set to Hire 3,000 Corporate Employees in Boston, Continue U.S. Expansion |
Tech giant’s plans follow hiring sprees, regional expansions in other cities |
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| 2021-01-25 23:00:00 |
Politics |
Senate Power-Sharing Deal Moves Ahead |
McConnell says comments from Democratic senators assuaged his concerns about the filibuster being potentially eliminated |
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| 2021-01-25 20:43:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy Judge Approves $17 Million Fund for Harvey Weinstein Victims |
Women who have accused Mr. Weinstein of misconduct are expected to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars or more on average under the chapter 11 settlement |
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| 2021-01-25 19:28:00 |
Politics |
Article of Impeachment Sent to Senate for Second Trump Trial |
Proceedings to highlight Republicans’ split over former president’s actions, party’s future |
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| 2021-01-25 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Trying Mr. Trump, Private Citizen |
Democrats want to punish the ex-President but may revive him. |
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| 2021-01-25 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Xi Jinping Wows Them at Davos |
China’s President sweet-talks liberal leaders as he threatens Taiwan. |
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| 2021-01-25 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Chicago Teachers Union vs. Biden |
Even a federal bribe isn’t enough to get them back teaching in classrooms. |
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| 2021-01-25 18:38:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
Vimeo Raises $300 Million in Equity, Valuing Company at $5 Billion |
Oberndorf Enterprises and funds affiliated with T. Rowe Price Associated led the round, which comes just one month after IAC said it intends to spin off the online-video platform |
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| 2021-01-25 18:23:00 |
World |
U.S. Forces Expand Reach in Saudi Arabia |
In the past year or more, the military has tested new ports and bases as options to use in the event of conflict with Iran |
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| 2021-01-25 18:06:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD Hunts for a Dozen Suspects in Manhattan Assault |
A 26-year-old man was robbed and beaten in Chinatown midday Friday |
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| 2021-01-25 17:58:00 |
CIO Journal |
Software Bots Multiply to Cope With ‘Stretched’ Resources |
Companies are tapping robotic process automation to streamline operations, meet changing customer needs |
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| 2021-01-25 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Stimulus Should Stay the Course |
Spending packages need triggers to sustain aid when the recovery lags and cut it off when things improve. |
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| 2021-01-25 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Workers Producing the Vaccine Need Vaccination |
If my company’s employees get sick, there will be fewer shots for everyone. |
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| 2021-01-25 17:41:00 |
Opinion |
Closing Time for Bars and Restaurants |
Few industries have been harder hit by Covid. We need relief. |
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| 2021-01-25 17:40:00 |
Books |
‘Stakeholder Capitalism’ Review: The Global, Olympian ‘We’ |
Nations decide which problems to solve through politics. Global elites already know what problems need solving. Just ask them. |
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| 2021-01-25 17:37:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Opening Salvo on Beijing |
His administration’s early moves were aggressive, but will it sustain the pressure? |
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| 2021-01-25 17:35:00 |
Opinion |
Electric Car Quotas Have a High Cost |
California wants to do it, and Biden wants to help—even though it will violate the law and cost us all. |
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| 2021-01-25 16:52:00 |
Dance Review |
‘Duets’ Review: Social Distancing in Tandem |
Performance artist Elliot Reed and guest collaborators take on Covid-19 restrictions as a formal challenge in a series of improvised works at MoMA PS1. |
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| 2021-01-25 16:22:00 |
Markets |
Apollo CEO Leon Black to Step Down Following Review of Jeffrey Epstein Ties |
Independent probe finds Black wasn’t involved in disgraced financier’s criminal activities; Marc Rowan to take over top job by July 31 |
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| 2021-01-25 16:20:00 |
Music Review |
‘Medicine at Midnight’ by Foo Fighters Review: Inviting More Genres to the Party |
The rock-focused group returns with an album that expands its sound, incorporating pop, R&B and more. |
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| 2021-01-25 16:13:00 |
World |
Italy’s Prime Minister Conte Resigns Amid Struggle Against Covid-19 and Recession |
Resignation could lead to new governing coalition or snap elections |
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| 2021-01-25 15:49:00 |
Markets |
Citadel, Point72 to Invest $2.75 Billion Into Melvin Capital Management |
Investments are for non-controlling revenue shares in the hedge fund, which is down nearly 30% for 2021 through Friday |
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| 2021-01-25 15:25:00 |
Business |
Moderna Developing Vaccine Booster Shot for Virus Strain Identified in South Africa |
Company says lab tests indicate its Covid-19 vaccine protects against emerging variants of the coronavirus |
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| 2021-01-25 15:21:00 |
Politics |
Treasury Resuming Efforts to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill |
Redesign had been pushed by Obama administration but wasn’t completed during Trump’s tenure |
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| 2021-01-25 15:17:00 |
Arts |
Liam Neeson Is the Secret Weapon for Getting People Into Movie Theaters |
Between ‘The Marksman’ and ‘Honest Thief,’ the actor stars in two films that have hit No. 1 in Covid-hobbled theaters. |
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| 2021-01-25 15:05:00 |
Opinion |
Hunter Gets a Bagel |
Will media cover foreign influence sales as extensively as breakfast purchases? |
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| 2021-01-25 14:30:00 |
Politics |
Watchdog Probes Whether Justice Department Officials Tried to Alter 2020 Election Results |
Move by Inspector General Horowitz follows reports that Trump pushed DOJ to ask Supreme Court to invalidate President Biden’s win |
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| 2021-01-25 14:30:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Warns Against Confrontation in Veiled Message to Biden |
The comments come as the new U.S. administration prepares to rally allies to challenge Beijing on a range of issues |
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| 2021-01-25 14:20:00 |
Politics |
GOP Sen. Rob Portman Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2022 |
Ohio Republican says Washington gridlock influenced his decision not to run again |
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| 2021-01-25 14:18:00 |
Opinion |
America, It’s Time for ‘Unity’—or Else |
If you were an enthusiastic Donald Trump supporter, are you ready to enter a re-education program? |
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| 2021-01-25 14:16:00 |
Opinion |
Small Sites Need Section 230 to Compete |
Facebook and Twitter can afford armies of lawyers to defend against liability. |
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| 2021-01-25 13:57:00 |
Politics |
White House Lifts Curbs Against Transgender Military Service Members |
The move reverses key Trump administration policy |
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| 2021-01-25 13:56:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Business Insider Did Nothing When the Pandemic Hit. It Worked. |
Business-news site generated 30% revenue growth in 2020 despite Covid-19 crisis thanks to subscriptions, automated ads |
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| 2021-01-25 13:45:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Pandemic Pushes Down Number of Refugee Resettlements |
Many refugees who had waited for years for asylum applications to be approved also had to wait until travel restrictions were eased |
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| 2021-01-25 13:40:00 |
Politics |
The Center Emerges as Early Biden Testing Ground |
Can he hold the middle ground or will he be pulled toward the left? |
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| 2021-01-25 13:37:00 |
Opinion |
Helicopter Money for All Isn’t What We Need |
The Cares Act wasn’t entirely humanitarian aid and didn’t stimulate growth. Increasing the amount to $2,000 won’t make a difference. |
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| 2021-01-25 13:36:00 |
Opinion |
Prof. Dershowitz on Impeaching the Departed |
Though the Nixon episode is similar to President Trump’s, it is hardly a precedent. Nixon resigned the presidency. |
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| 2021-01-25 13:34:00 |
Opinion |
Maybe a New $100 Coin for When Inflation Returns |
Our coins are worthless and should be in $1 and $2 denominations because the value of these coins would pay for coin things. |
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| 2021-01-25 13:18:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Setbacks Damp Europe’s Prospects for Normal Summer |
Approval, manufacturing and delivery problems slow inoculation drive across the continent |
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| 2021-01-25 12:00:00 |
Politics |
Trump Impeachment: When Will the Senate Vote and How Will the Trial Work? |
The House impeached Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection, and a Senate trial is expected to begin on Feb. 8 |
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| 2021-01-25 11:57:00 |
World |
India and China Troops Scuffle at Border |
Indian army says security forces had minor face-off along disputed border in eastern Himalayas last week |
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| 2021-01-25 11:40:00 |
Politics |
Biden Taps Kevin O’Connor as White House Physician |
Doctor provided medical care to Biden when he was vice president |
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| 2021-01-25 11:39:00 |
Logistics Report |
UPS to Sell Freight Trucking Business to TFI for $800 Million |
In exiting truck cargo, UPS to focus on parcel-delivery network |
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| 2021-01-25 11:35:00 |
Politics |
Labor Nominee Marty Walsh Holds Modest Assets, Disclosures Show |
President Biden’s choice drew income mostly from his role as Boston mayor and has city and union-tied retirement plans |
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| 2021-01-25 11:30:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Orders Emoluments Lawsuits Against Trump Be Dismissed |
Justices cite mootness in wiping out cases alleging the former president was illegally profiting from his office |
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| 2021-01-25 11:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘It Is Time to Shed!’ Readers Share Decluttering Tips |
Readers eager to tidy up at home offer stories and advice for getting rid of household clutter. |
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| 2021-01-25 11:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Suits and Sweats: How Men Will Dress Post-Covid |
At this month’s European fall 2021 men’s fashion shows, designers offered up surprisingly pragmatic ideas for what our wardrobes will look like come autumn—a blend of WFH ease and tradition |
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| 2021-01-25 10:38:00 |
World |
Another North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea |
Ryu Hyon U is among a number of ambassador-level officials who have fled Kim Jong Un’s regime in recent years |
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| 2021-01-25 10:38:00 |
World |
British Economy, Post-Brexit and Pummeled by Covid, Is Worst in G-7 |
Charts show the U.K. economy came into the coronavirus pandemic weaker than its peers after years of uncertainty over Brexit. Then, it was hurt more by shutdowns because of its dependence on recreational spending for growth. |
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| 2021-01-25 09:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
4th and Go: The Decision That Took the Buccaneers and Chiefs to the Super Bowl |
The Packers blundered a big fourth-down call. Tampa Bay aced one a week after Kansas City did the same. It’s the analytically driven choice that’s increasingly changing football. |
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| 2021-01-25 08:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Diverge Amid Renewed Tech Surge |
Slew of heavyweights including Apple, Microsoft and Tesla are scheduled to post earnings this week |
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| 2021-01-25 08:40:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, BlackBerry, Kimberly-Clark: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Technology shares were leading gains premarket |
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| 2021-01-25 08:37:00 |
Politics |
Dominion Voting Systems Sues Rudy Giuliani Over Claims of Rigged Election |
Suit says Trump attorney defamed the company by spreading accusations that it rigged the 2020 election for President Biden |
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| 2021-01-25 08:36:00 |
U.S. |
Boy Scouts’ Liability Insurers Challenge Sex-Abuse ‘Claim-Mining’ |
Insurers fighting to minimize their exposure in the Boy Scouts bankruptcy case say lawyers submitted thousands of questionable sexual-abuse claims |
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| 2021-01-25 08:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and a Historic Stay-at-Home Super Bowl |
An NFL legend adds a fresh layer to his legacy. He’ll have an easy commute—and a very tough opponent. |
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| 2021-01-25 08:33:00 |
Tech |
Google Progresses Plan to Remove Third-Party Cookies |
Alphabet unit is seeking privacy-friendly alternatives following complaints from rivals that use cookies |
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| 2021-01-25 08:06:00 |
Business |
CEOs Confront Employees’ Doubts on Covid-19 Vaccine |
From video campaigns to vaccine clinics with games and cake, companies deploy tactics to coax skeptical employees to get shots |
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| 2021-01-25 08:01:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo Proposes Airbnb Collect Sales Tax on New York Stays |
Move could generate additional $10 million for the state in fiscal year that starts April 1, and $18 million in subsequent years, governor’s aides say |
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| 2021-01-25 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
You Tested Positive for Covid-19. Now What? |
Doctors answer questions about quarantining, getting the vaccine and resuming daily activities |
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| 2021-01-25 07:53:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Shares Surge Toward Fresh Record Ahead of Opening Bell |
Videogame retailer has been at the center of a tussle between Reddit-driven day traders and hedge fund short sellers |
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| 2021-01-25 07:00:00 |
World |
A China With More Clout Awaits Biden at the WTO |
Beijing has become more active in cases and cast itself as a defender of the group’s top court |
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| 2021-01-25 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Microsoft Puts on Its Game Face |
Software giant’s results will reflect a big gaming quarter, though console shortage and margins complicate the story |
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| 2021-01-25 07:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Budweiser Skips Super Bowl Ad, Promises Vaccine Education Instead |
The self-styled King of Beers will still appear in a Super Bowl commercial for its parent company |
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| 2021-01-25 06:45:00 |
Business |
Merck Scraps Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates |
The two shots generated comparatively weak immune responses in early-stage studies |
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| 2021-01-25 06:35:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
AMC Nets $917 Million in Financing to Ward Off Bankruptcy |
World’s largest movie theater chain buys time with debt and equity deals as it continues to burn cash during the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-01-25 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Small-Investor Surge Shows No Sign of Slowing |
Small-investor trading activity has stayed super hot in 2021, highlighting the opportunity for big banks to tap into a rare source of growth |
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| 2021-01-25 06:06:00 |
Markets |
Cannabis Companies Are Ready to Roll |
Strong sales during the pandemic and the Senate flip are easing some of the sector’s old challenges |
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| 2021-01-25 05:42:00 |
Markets |
China’s Economy Overtaking the U.S. Will Be Harder Than It Looks |
Estimates that China will soon overtake the U.S. in total economic heft depend on it maintaining current growth trends, and poor demographics will make it difficult to hold the lead |
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| 2021-01-25 05:35:00 |
World |
Oxygen Scarcity Swells Covid-19’s Death Toll |
From Brazil to Zambia, hospitals call for emergency resupplies; in some cases, patients suffocate |
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| 2021-01-25 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Yellen Passed the Economic Stability Baton to Powell. Now, He’s Handing It Back. |
Their shared history and views set the stage for the closest working relationship between the Fed and Treasury in years |
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| 2021-01-25 05:30:00 |
Pro VC VC Funds |
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital Goes for Mega-Fundraise |
Thrive is looking to raise about $2 billion for a pair of early-stage and growth funds, sources say |
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| 2021-01-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Caterpillar’s Chinese Rivals Power Through the Pandemic |
Sany Heavy and Zoomlion have gained market share in China while their foreign competitors have been hobbled by Covid-19 |
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| 2021-01-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Warren Buffett’s Investments in Japan Struggle to Keep Up With the Market |
Holdings in fossil-fuel businesses pressure companies that Berkshire Hathaway took 5% stake in |
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| 2021-01-25 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Will Brexit Lead to Higher Funding Costs? Companies Aren’t Sure |
More than $1.6 trillion in financial assets were shifted out of the U.K. since the 2016 referendum |
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| 2021-01-25 05:30:00 |
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High-Profile Hacks Spark Calls for Global Cyber Response |
Attacks on health-care facilities and government suppliers show need for international response |
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| 2021-01-25 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Economists Don’t Expect Much From This Week’s Fed Meeting |
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| 2021-01-25 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Sign Buy American Order for Government Procurement |
Order is set to revise the definition of American-made products as the president seeks to boost domestic manufacturing |
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| 2021-01-25 05:00:00 |
Business |
Smart-Lock Maker Latch to Use Tishman Speyer SPAC to Go Public |
Deal between startup and SPAC sponsored by property firm values Latch at $1.56 billion |
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| 2021-01-25 04:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
World’s Ice Is Melting Faster Than Ever, Climate Scientists Say |
Research shows the Earth lost a sheet of ice 100 meters thick roughly equivalent to the size of the U.K. in recent decades |
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| 2021-01-25 03:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
European Banks Quit Ecuador’s Amazonian Oil Trade |
ING, Credit Suisse announce moves to exclude Ecuadorean Amazon oil export from trading activities as more European investors turn their backs on fossil fuels |
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| 2021-01-24 22:33:00 |
World |
Mexico's President Tests Positive for Covid-19 |
Andrés Manuel López Obrador said his symptoms are mild |
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| 2021-01-24 22:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Buccaneers vs. Chiefs. Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes. Super Bowl LV Is Set. |
Brady is headed to his 10th Super Bowl and first with Tampa Bay, while Mahomes is looking for his second straight ring |
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| 2021-01-24 20:53:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Video-App Firm Kuaishou Launches $5.4 Billion IPO in Hong Kong |
Deal would be world’s largest IPO since late 2019 |
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| 2021-01-24 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The People Planning for a Baby After the Covid Pandemic Hit |
The monumental decision to have a child got even more complicated in the past year—here’s why some are still making the effort |
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| 2021-01-24 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo, New York State Lawmakers Head for Clash Over Tax Increase |
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins says she would push for the hike regardless of federal funding amount |
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| 2021-01-24 18:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tom Brady Takes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Super Bowl |
The 43-year-old Brady advances to his 10th NFL title game after a 31-26 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship |
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| 2021-01-24 18:20:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Lift Restrictions on Transgender Military Service Members |
Administration could act as soon as Monday to reverse former President Donald Trump’s directive |
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| 2021-01-24 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Who Gets to Make the Rules? Washington May Finally Get It Right |
Biden should keep Trump’s last-minute executive order making regulation more accountable. |
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| 2021-01-24 17:14:00 |
Opinion |
Online Speech Wars Are Here to Stay |
Both left and right want to regulate social media, but their ‘fixes’ would break the web. |
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| 2021-01-24 17:09:00 |
Opinion |
State Lessons in Vaccine Rollouts |
Federalism is again proving its value in getting shots in arms. |
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| 2021-01-24 17:08:00 |
Opinion |
Unmasking Samantha Power |
She’s never explained her needless snooping on Michael Flynn. |
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| 2021-01-24 17:07:00 |
Opinion |
Arizona Republican Meltdown |
The state party reveals the divisions that could doom the GOP for years. |
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| 2021-01-24 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
Taking Stock of a Most Violent Year |
Some blamed the mayhem on the pandemic, but persistent cop-bashing emboldened criminals. |
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| 2021-01-24 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
Send Out the Search Party for New Covid Strains |
Variants of the virus can be stopped if uncovered early—but that will require more genetic sequencing. |
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| 2021-01-24 17:00:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Larry King |
‘The famous and notorious alike are given the chance, with America tuned in, to defend a life’s reputation.’ |
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| 2021-01-24 16:58:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Chance to End Border Chaos |
Step one is to increase the number of H-2 guest-worker visas for Central Americans. |
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| 2021-01-24 16:57:00 |
Opinion |
Henry Aaron Was Admirable in Anonymity |
‘It’s been many years,’ the baseball great told me over coffee, ‘since I wore a uniform.’ |
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| 2021-01-24 16:56:00 |
Books |
‘Midnight in Vehicle City’ Review: How Labor Got Its Horsepower |
A sit-down strike at General Motors outraged Alfred Sloan, the company’s president. As days turned into weeks, he decided to make a deal. |
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| 2021-01-24 16:55:00 |
World |
New Coronavirus Variants Complicate the Battle Against the Pandemic |
Mutations may delay a return to normal as faster-spreading strains could make people sicker or render vaccines less effective |
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| 2021-01-24 16:49:00 |
Deals |
NCR Is Nearing a Deal to Buy ATM Operator Cardtronics |
Deal would value Cardtronics at $39 a share, or about $1.7 billion |
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| 2021-01-24 16:39:00 |
Opinion |
Banks Are Wise to Focus on the Low-Carbon Economy |
We’ve seen examples of what’s worked, and how our financial institutions and the broader public will benefit from taking part in this transition to a low-carbon economy. |
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| 2021-01-24 16:37:00 |
Economy |
China Overtakes U.S. as World’s Leading Destination for Foreign Direct Investment |
Flows into America nearly halved as Covid-19 dragged on the economy in 2020 |
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| 2021-01-24 16:02:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Bill Negotiations Offer First Test of Biden’s Bipartisanship Renewal Effort |
Talks could be upended if partisan frustrations rise during the second impeachment trial of his predecessor |
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| 2021-01-24 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Industry, GDP, Consumer Spending |
Data out this week will show how the economy was performing as 2020 came to a close |
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| 2021-01-24 14:35:00 |
Opinion |
Sen. Scott and Readers Assess the Biden Plan |
President Biden’s proposal is filled with progressive pipe dreams and wasteful spending. We ought to be working on solutions that provide targeted relief and deal directly with the horrific economic and health impact of Covid-19. |
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| 2021-01-24 14:34:00 |
Opinion |
Albany and New York Must Confront Finance |
The real problem is New York politics and the lack of a viable Republican presence to compete for power. |
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| 2021-01-24 13:35:00 |
World |
China Flies Warplanes Near Taiwan in Show of Force, Prompting U.S. Warning |
The sorties come in President Biden’s first week in office, a likely warning from Beijing to the new administration over its support for the island |
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| 2021-01-24 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Know When to Quit Your Job |
Many baby boomers—especially those at the top of their game—struggle with the decision to step down. And when they leave, the transition is often ‘painful and messy,’ says one career coach. |
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| 2021-01-24 11:51:00 |
World |
Russia’s Putin Faces Rising Discontent Amid Alexei Navalny Protests |
Kremlin must decide how to respond to rallies supporting the jailed opposition leader |
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| 2021-01-24 10:35:00 |
A-hed |
Dropping WhatsApp? Nostalgia Drives Users to ICQ |
Before social media was about algorithms and viral misinformation, kids in Hong Kong loved a clunky instant-messaging service used on dial-up PCs. Now they’re grown up, and back. |
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| 2021-01-24 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Cryptocurrency Startup Ripple’s Future Hinges on SEC Case |
San Francisco company says its signature product, known as XRP, is a currency that shouldn’t be subject to securities laws |
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| 2021-01-24 10:00:00 |
Tech |
Facebook and Amazon Boosted Lobbying Spending in 2020 |
The tech giants led all other companies in federal lobbying expenditure last year, reports show |
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| 2021-01-24 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Baseball’s Hall of Fame Vote Becomes a Test of ‘Character Clause’ |
Almost every good candidate on the ballot falls short in the integrity, sportsmanship and character department, and the result could be a rare year with no players inducted |
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| 2021-01-24 09:52:00 |
World |
Dubai Fires Health Chief as Covid-19 Infections Surge |
The Middle East’s tourism and business hub is resisting another lockdown that threatens to paralyze its travel-dependent economy |
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| 2021-01-24 09:03:00 |
Markets |
If It Looks Like a Bubble and Swims Like a Bubble... |
Several parallels between the dot-com bubble and today’s stock market are strong |
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| 2021-01-24 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
She Traded In Her Oil Industry Job to Design Cowboy Boots for the Office |
When the price of oil plummeted, Lizzy Chesnut Bentley knew it was time to go all-in on another Texas tradition |
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| 2021-01-24 09:00:00 |
Tech |
From AirPods to Bose: The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones |
The right fit is critical for more effective noise canceling |
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| 2021-01-24 08:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Michigan Wolverines Pause All Sports Activities Because of Covid Outbreak |
The state health department ordered the school to shut down sports operations temporarily, making Michigan the first major university to halt all athletic activities since March. |
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| 2021-01-24 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Plan Eyed Warily by Other Countries |
Executive order expected Monday; trading partners looking to see if access to U.S. contracts is diminished |
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| 2021-01-24 08:00:00 |
Markets |
15 Personal-Finance Lessons We Can All Learn From the Year of Covid-19 |
Among them: You really do have to plan for emergencies, and your personal-finance decisions don’t exist in a vacuum |
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| 2021-01-24 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19’s Financial Toll Mounts as Homeowners Keep Postponing Mortgage Payments |
Some 2.7 million homeowners are still pausing their monthly mortgage bills, and more might need help in the coming months |
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| 2021-01-24 07:48:00 |
World |
India’s Covid-19 Vaccinations Get Off to Bumpy Start |
Technical problems and fears over safety lower turnout at inoculation sites, putting the effort far behind its targeted pace |
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| 2021-01-24 05:30:00 |
Tech |
China Is Joining the Global Push to Rein In Tech Giants |
Beijing recently unveiled guidelines for competition, adding to efforts in Brussels and Washington to curb the power of digital companies |
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| 2021-01-24 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Biden Team Promises New Look in Trade Policy |
A ‘worker-centered’ policy means less focus on opening markets for banks and drug makers |
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| 2021-01-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bullish Stock Bets Explode as Major Indexes Repeatedly Set Records |
Wagers tied to Tesla, Amazon, Apple and Nvidia were among the most popular wagers recently |
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| 2021-01-23 15:39:00 |
Politics |
Trump Pressed to Change Justice Department Leadership to Boost His Voter Fraud Claims |
The former president’s efforts were dropped after top DOJ officials agreed to resign en masse in protest if he succeeded, people familiar said |
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| 2021-01-23 14:41:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Immigration Package Faces Steep Odds on Capitol Hill |
Lawmakers in both parties say a comprehensive bill would hit hurdles, but a narrower deal centered on Dreamers might be possible |
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| 2021-01-23 13:37:00 |
Tech |
How to Protect Seniors From Online Fraud and Phone Scams |
Stay ahead of scammers by blocking their calls, sending their emails to spam and monitoring assets |
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| 2021-01-23 12:34:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Shortfall Threatens EU Plans to Boost Inoculations |
Drugmaker say early supplies could lag projections by as much as 60% in a worst-case scenario |
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| 2021-01-23 12:00:00 |
Tech |
On the 100th Anniversary of ‘Robot,’ They’re Finally Taking Over |
A century after playwright Karel Čapek coined the word ‘robot,’ we finally have the technology to make the stuff of science fiction a reality—for better and for worse |
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| 2021-01-23 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Jollof Rice |
The inspiration for the dish we call jambalaya in the U.S. is one of the most popular dishes in West Africa and a subject of fierce rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria. Eric Adjepong’s adapted this recipe from the one cooked by his Ghanaian mother. |
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| 2021-01-23 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Creamy Fonio Cereal With Blueberries and Pomegranate |
This warming breakfast porridge demonstrates the range of possibilities for cooking with this nutrient-packed ancient grain cultivated by small-holder farmers in Senegal. |
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| 2021-01-23 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kunde |
Ladle this Kenyan staple over rice and pair it with sautéed leafy greens for a fast, affordable, nutritious vegan meal. |
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| 2021-01-23 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Light Up the Winter Table With Healthy, Flavorful African Recipes |
Nourishing, boldly spiced and rich in whole grains, the cuisines of Africa taste fresher than ever. No wonder more cooks in the U.S. are catching on. Try these recipes for creamy fonio, jollof rice and Kenyan black-eyed peas. |
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| 2021-01-23 10:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The NHL Season Began 10 Days Ago. The Dallas Stars Just Got Started. |
A major Covid-19 outbreak sidelined the 2020 Stanley Cup finalists until Friday. The team is nonetheless one of the few to allow some fans to attend. |
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| 2021-01-23 10:01:00 |
Politics |
Stimulus Checks Emerge as Tool to Fill Gaps in Targeted Aid Programs |
As Congress weighs another round of direct payments to households, advocates see a continuing role for periodic cash from Washington |
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| 2021-01-23 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Snap Turning Virtual Reality Into Real Money |
Company is putting users in stores, and businesses on maps, virtually; investors are giving it real credit |
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| 2021-01-23 09:41:00 |
Markets |
Tying of Insurance Agents’ Sales to Health Benefits is Conflict That Flies Below Radar |
New consumer regulations allow practice to continue |
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| 2021-01-23 08:59:00 |
Business |
Tech Giants Apple, Microsoft and Tesla Headline a Busy Earnings Week |
Starting Monday, more than a fifth of the S&P 500 are expected to provide quarterly updates, including AT&T, Boeing and McDonald’s |
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| 2021-01-23 08:52:00 |
World |
Russia Detains Hundreds as Protesters Rally for Jailed Opposition Leader Navalny |
Unsanctioned demonstrations across the country are a test for the Putin critic’s movement and a fresh challenge to the Kremlin |
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| 2021-01-23 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Artist Deborah Roberts—a Favorite of Beyoncé and Barack Obama—Gets Her Due |
The 58-year-old artist on her solo show at the Contemporary Austin and the magic pickle jar she keeps in her studio |
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| 2021-01-23 08:19:00 |
World |
Israel to Vaccinate High Schoolers to Slow Infections Among the Young |
Campaign reflects finding that the country’s youth are far more likely to test positive for Covid-19 |
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| 2021-01-23 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Billie Eilish Wears Vegan Shoes. Should You? |
Celebrities have contributed to a rise in the popularity of plant-based diets, but finding stylish vegan shoes is still challenging. Here are the innovators in this growing market |
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| 2021-01-23 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Ground/Work’ Review: Cloudy Concepts |
At the Clark Art Institute, six new outdoor works engage with the museum’s 140-acre campus. |
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| 2021-01-23 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Is Speeding Up How Deaths Are Recorded |
When governments realized death tolls were too low, they revamped the way they counted them |
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| 2021-01-23 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Military and Police Investigate Members Charged in Capitol Riot |
At least 18 current and former cops, firefighters and service members have been arrested in connection with the mob attack |
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| 2021-01-22 21:11:00 |
Markets |
Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Intel: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2021-01-22 19:17:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Eyes Investing Up to $17 Billion in New U.S. Chip Plant |
South Korean electronics giant is scouting locations in Texas, Arizona and New York for semiconductor plant |
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| 2021-01-22 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Covid-19 Origin Investigation |
Beijing spreads conspiracies while impeding WHO experts. |
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| 2021-01-22 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Henry Louis Aaron |
The home run king overcame racism and great pitchers. |
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| 2021-01-22 18:47:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Fossil-Fuel Freeze |
Climate activists are now running federal oil and gas permitting. |
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| 2021-01-22 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
Cuomo’s Tax Ultimatum |
New York’s Governor says bail him out or he’ll punish New Yorkers. |
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| 2021-01-22 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
Yes, the Senate Can Try Trump |
Impeachment for former officials was the norm at the time of the founding. |
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| 2021-01-22 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Worst Virus Failure |
He could have broken the norm that says don’t deliver unwelcome news or treat voters like grown-ups. |
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| 2021-01-22 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP Bid to Boot Gavin Newsom Could Backfire |
Republicans may feel good about their chances, but recalls often redound to the benefit of the recalled. |
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| 2021-01-22 18:01:00 |
Hedge Funds |
Short Bets Pummel Hot Hedge Fund Melvin Capital |
Fund that bet against GameStop, other stocks pays hefty price for shorting |
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| 2021-01-22 17:55:00 |
Business |
United Airlines Looks to Require Employees to Get Covid-19 Vaccines |
United CEO calls on other companies to mandate vaccinations for their employees |
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| 2021-01-22 17:35:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Biden Administration to Review Possible Sanctions Relief in Response to Covid-19 |
The review could help clarify humanitarian assistance exceptions to U.S. sanctions during the pandemic, observers said |
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| 2021-01-22 17:17:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman Got a Big Raise for 2020 |
The bank’s board awarded Mr. Gorman about $24 million in company stock and about $9 million in cash |
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| 2021-01-22 16:51:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Contracted by Scores of National Guard Members in Washington |
Security eases as inauguration week ends, while officials assess impact of heavy security on Washington |
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| 2021-01-22 16:45:00 |
Markets |
United Wholesale Mortgage Goes Public in Biggest SPAC Deal Ever |
Merger with blank-check company takes mortgage lender public at valuation of $16 billion |
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| 2021-01-22 16:42:00 |
Politics |
Labor Groups Push Biden Administration on Union-Friendly Priorities |
Efforts will likely face pushback from business community as union membership continues to decline |
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| 2021-01-22 16:36:00 |
Markets |
IBM Shares Are an Anomaly in a Hot Tech Sector |
Once the biggest U.S. company, IBM has struggled with its turnaround |
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| 2021-01-22 16:28:00 |
Politics |
Texas Files Lawsuit Over Biden’s Deportation Pause |
State attorney general says moratorium violates agreement signed with Trump administration on immigration policy changes |
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| 2021-01-22 16:19:00 |
Politics |
Military Intelligence Agency Says It Monitored U.S. Cellphone Movements Without Warrant |
DIA says it buys commercially available geolocation data and has used it five times in recent years for authorized investigations |
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| 2021-01-22 16:13:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Reach Highest Level in 14 Years |
Ultralow interest rates and remote work during the coronavirus pandemic spurred demand |
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| 2021-01-22 16:13:00 |
Politics |
Biden Orders Analysis of ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’ Following Capitol Riot |
President directs national-security team to develop tools to assess and counter threat |
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| 2021-01-22 15:59:00 |
Markets |
Demand Worries Drag on Oil Prices |
Output cuts and economic recovery in China were powering a rebound, but many traders are looking for increased consumption |
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| 2021-01-22 15:39:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Executive Orders Signal Collision Course With GOP |
President has taken more than two dozen executive actions, prompting cheers from Democrats and frustration from Republicans |
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| 2021-01-22 15:29:00 |
CMO Today |
DoorDash Is Going to the Super Bowl. So Are Other Brands That Did Well During the Pandemic. |
The delivery company wants to keep the momentum going after a strong year |
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| 2021-01-22 15:29:00 |
Politics |
Impeachment Article Against Trump to Be Delivered to Senate Monday |
‘It will be a full trial; it will be a fair trial,’ says Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer |
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| 2021-01-22 15:19:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Warns of Covid-19 Vaccine Shortfall in Europe |
Pfizer had issued a similar warning, as EU officials face scrutiny over vaccine rollout |
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| 2021-01-22 15:12:00 |
Business |
Comcast’s NBCUniversal to Shut Down Sports Cable Channel NBCSN by Year-End |
National Hockey League, Nascar programming will move to network USA |
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| 2021-01-22 15:10:00 |
Masterpiece |
Sanskrit Epics Animated in Stone |
Ornately-carved pillars and friezes from a 16th-century South Indian temple bring the stories of the Ramayana and Mahabharata to life. |
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| 2021-01-22 15:10:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Weighs Amnesty for Academics to Disclose Foreign Funding |
Proposal comes as faculty members escalate opposition to criminal cases and the U.S. balances international academic collaboration with proper disclosure |
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| 2021-01-22 14:50:00 |
World |
Keystone Pipeline Cancellation Raises Pressure on Canadian Producers |
Oil-and-gas companies seek new routes to market for Canada’s top export |
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| 2021-01-22 14:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Flying Dutchmen |
This complex creation from mixologist Tess Posthumus is the signature drink at her Amsterdam bar, Flying Dutchmen Cocktails |
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| 2021-01-22 14:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Travel to Amsterdam Through Films, Music, Food and More |
Until you can jet off to The Netherlands worry-free, we’ve devised ways to immerse yourself in its capital from afar |
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| 2021-01-22 14:16:00 |
China |
China Pushes for High-Level Meeting to Ease Tension With U.S. |
Beijing plans to pivot from trade issues to climate change and the pandemic in an effort to overcome divisions |
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| 2021-01-22 14:10:00 |
Opinion |
Let Them Learn |
A governor wants to let kids back in school. Meanwhile a president lets bureaucrats play. |
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| 2021-01-22 14:07:00 |
Markets |
IBM Can’t Spin Its Way Out of Trouble |
Disappointing results bring stock back to where it was before the company announced a spin-off meant to boost growth prospects |
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| 2021-01-22 14:04:00 |
Business |
Amazon Seeks to Postpone Alabama Unionization Vote |
Tech company pushes for in-person union ballot in place of mail-in option allowed due to pandemic |
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| 2021-01-22 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
American Women in Florence |
Collector Christian Levett has filled his Italian palazzo with a world-class assembly of works by female Abstract Expressionists. |
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| 2021-01-22 13:52:00 |
Markets |
Every Warren Buffett Needs a Charlie Munger |
Online trading buddies can lift you up when you’re feeling down. But real-world friends tell you when you’re wrong. |
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| 2021-01-22 13:49:00 |
Markets |
Investors Seek Out Riskiest Junk-Rated Bonds |
The prospect of a return to economic normalcy is powering a recovery in the lowest-rated junk debt |
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| 2021-01-22 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
Trump and the Failure of the Expert Class |
They were right about his character, but his defects were obvious to almost everyone. They were wrong about virtually all else. |
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| 2021-01-22 13:44:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s First Day Began the End of Girls’ Sports |
An executive order rigs competition by requiring that biological boys be allowed to compete against girls. |
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| 2021-01-22 13:34:00 |
World |
U.K. Covid-19 Variant Could Be More Deadly, British Officials Say |
Tentative conclusion that new variant boosts fatality risk by 30%-40% |
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| 2021-01-22 13:08:00 |
Opinion |
Has the Left Hijacked King’s Loving Vision? |
Much of Martin Luther King Jr.’s work has apparently been forgotten. |
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| 2021-01-22 13:07:00 |
Opinion |
What Does Trumpism Mean For the Future? |
Desperate evangelicals and social conservatives held their noses but voted for Donald Trump because he promised to make America great again by restoring traditional moral and Christian values. |
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| 2021-01-22 13:03:00 |
Opinion |
Hartford Has a Lot to Offer, Now and Ahead |
The Brookings Institution named Hartford one of 19 global “Knowledge Capitals” for its talented workforce, elite research universities and entrepreneurial spirit. |
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| 2021-01-22 13:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A New Era for an Old Term of Honor as the U.S. Gets a Second ‘Gentleman’ |
A medieval English title becomes a job description for Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. |
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| 2021-01-22 12:49:00 |
Tech |
Are Gyms Dead? Why Home Workouts Are Here to Stay |
With one in four gyms projected to close last year due to the pandemic, Americans began spending big on Pelotons and other digitally connected home-workout equipment. Now some say we’ll never go back. |
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| 2021-01-22 12:37:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Approved for Treasury Chief by Senate Panel |
Nomination could go to Senate floor Friday after unanimous committee vote |
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| 2021-01-22 12:33:00 |
Markets |
For Oil Servicers, Adversity Spells Opportunity |
Oil-field services companies show signs of improvement; sentiment-driven selloff could be opportunity to pick up shares on the cheap |
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| 2021-01-22 12:32:00 |
Politics |
Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary |
Retired Army general becomes first Black chief of the Defense Department |
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| 2021-01-22 12:25:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Aims to Boost Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution by Using 1950s Law |
Defense Production Act won’t have an immediate meaningful impact on vaccine production but could increase syringe supplies |
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| 2021-01-22 12:12:00 |
Tech |
Google Closes Loon, Its Plan to Use Balloons for Web Access |
Project that sought to provide internet access in hard-to-reach regions winds down over cost concerns |
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| 2021-01-22 11:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
James Taylor Looks Back on His Early Years |
At 72, the music legend who wrote ‘Fire and Rain’ and ‘Something in the Way She Moves’ reflects fondly on ‘the arrogance of youth’ |
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| 2021-01-22 11:38:00 |
Business |
EV Surge Sends Cobalt Prices Soaring |
China controls big chunk of market for key metal in car batteries that is mined largely in Africa |
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| 2021-01-22 11:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ford F-150 PowerBoost: Enough AC Outlets to Fuel a Monster Tailgating Party |
This hybrid truck features a Pro Power Onboard system that feeds a panel of outlets in the cargo bed—and it’s amazing, writes Dan Neil |
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| 2021-01-22 11:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
China Played Its Hand Well in 2020. Will It Keep Winning? |
While American democracy struggled to cope with the pandemic, economic crisis and political unrest, Chinese authoritarianism could point to notable successes—and rising international clout. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:43:00 |
Books |
‘The Good American’ Review: Field Work for Humanity |
Robert Gersony’s job was investigating human misery. Not everyone welcomed the truth. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:40:00 |
Books |
‘Sybille Bedford’ Review: The Call of the Page |
Throughout Bedford’s books, the depth of human tragedy lies just beneath a comedy of manners. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:33:00 |
Books |
‘The Ratline’ Review: A Father’s Dark Path |
Researching the life of a high-ranking Nazi, the author comes to know the man’s son—first amiably, then contentiously. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:30:00 |
Books |
Fiction: ‘The Copenhagen Trilogy’ Review |
A Danish writer’s autobiographical fiction immerses the reader in her troubled experience, moment by moment. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:27:00 |
Books |
‘The Crown in Crisis’ Review: Year of the Three Kings |
As Edward VIII made his plans for marriage clear, even his bride-to-be worried the price would be too high. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:20:00 |
Books |
‘The Good Girls’ Review: Village of Fear |
The tragedy of ‘Padma Lalli’ points at the danger many Indian women face, right at home. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:14:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books:‘The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation’ Review |
Picturing the Jazz Age with the classic story of American self-invention. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:12:00 |
Books |
‘Slough House’ Review: Spies Out to Pasture |
Jackson Lamb and the other ’slow horses’ are expendable assets in a cynical covert struggle. |
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| 2021-01-22 10:08:00 |
Books |
‘The Last Shah’ Review: A Purely Domestic Conspiracy |
No single force ousted Iranian leader Mohammad Mossadeq, but in the end only one man stood to benefit. |
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| 2021-01-22 09:54:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Philip Terzian on Memoirs by Writers |
Selected by the author of ‘Architects of Power: Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and the American Century.’ |
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| 2021-01-22 09:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
At the Biden-Harris Inauguration, Emerging Fashion Designers Win Big |
Wednesday’s ceremony instantly boosted lesser-known designers like Batsheva Hay who dressed Ella Emhoff and Sergio Hudson who created Michelle Obama’s look, spiking sales and social-media buzz. Here, a guide to these rising stars. |
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| 2021-01-22 09:01:00 |
World |
WHO Caught Between China and West on Frozen-Food Coronavirus Transmission |
Chinese officials have blamed frozen-food imports as one reason for the country’s new Covid-19 infections |
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| 2021-01-22 09:00:00 |
Business |
Where Our Current Covid-19 Vaccination Rate Will Take Us |
Most might not be inoculated until 2022, though Biden administration’s efforts and vaccines in development could quicken pace |
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| 2021-01-22 08:37:00 |
Business |
Surging Grain Prices Fuel Surprise Farm Recovery |
Higher commodity prices are benefiting grain farmers but could lead to higher prices at the grocery store |
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| 2021-01-22 08:25:00 |
Markets |
IBM, Intel, Adamis, GameStop: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Markets appeared to be pausing after rallying for much of January |
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| 2021-01-22 08:16:00 |
Markets |
Companies Are Selling Stock at Record Pace to Start the Year |
U.S.-listed companies have conducted 57 follow-on stock offerings this year through Wednesday, raising $12.35 billion |
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| 2021-01-22 08:13:00 |
World |
After Black Lives Matter Protests, London’s Historic Financial Center to Remove Statues Linked to Slavery |
Decision comes amid a debate over the U.K.’s colonial past |
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| 2021-01-22 08:09:00 |
World |
Studies of South African Coronavirus Strain Raise Concerns About Immune Response |
Findings suggest vaccine makers may need to update shots as virus evolves, as with flu vaccinations |
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| 2021-01-22 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tom Brady’s Chance to Work From Home—at the Super Bowl |
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one win away from becoming the first team to play the Super Bowl at its home stadium. The chances that it never happened before? Really low. |
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| 2021-01-22 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Wave of Women in Congress Puts Men in Top Supporting Roles |
Charlie Capito, husband of West Virginia senator, becomes first man to lead Congressional Club for spouses |
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| 2021-01-22 07:32:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Fall, Signaling Losses After Fresh Records |
Investors await purchasing-managers indexes that are expected to show business activity continued to grow in January |
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| 2021-01-22 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index Battles Midlife Crisis: Boring Stocks and Blacklists |
The index and its mix of stocks will be getting a makeover |
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| 2021-01-22 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Industry News |
General Partners Add Show-Biz Touches to Virtual Meetings |
Private-equity leaders take on newscaster roles as they work, sometimes awkwardly, to mitigate Zoom fatigue during investor meetings |
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| 2021-01-22 06:30:00 |
World |
Dozens Face Criminal Complaints in Thailand, Accused of Insulting the King |
Most are protesters who have changed the country’s political landscape in recent months |
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| 2021-01-22 06:27:00 |
Markets |
Markets Are Convinced: The Fed Won’t Come for the Punch Bowl |
The Treasury selloff is about inflation expectations, not higher ‘real’ yields. Investors may need to adjust their old playbooks. |
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| 2021-01-22 06:16:00 |
Economy |
Eurozone on Brink of Recession Amid Covid Wave, Slow Vaccine Rollout |
High infection rates, lockdowns led to a deeper decline in services activity as 2020 began |
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| 2021-01-22 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Paramount+ Marketing Push Will Rely Heavily on ViacomCBS Networks |
Media companies’ new streaming services have one advantage over tech rivals such as Netflix: cross-promotion opportunities |
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| 2021-01-22 05:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why I’m Abstaining From Dry January |
Our wine columnist consults medical experts on the benefits that the comforting ritual of wine drinking can bring |
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| 2021-01-22 05:33:00 |
Markets |
SPACs Rescued Wall Street From the Covid Doldrums |
Initial public offerings from so-called blank-check companies gave a boost to banks’ stock-selling operations |
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| 2021-01-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Amazon Needs Electric Vehicles, Too |
In the frothy EV sector, companies focused on parcel-delivery vans have a stronger business case than most |
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| 2021-01-22 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Unusable Invitations, Soldiers in Hotel Rooms: Washington’s Deflated Inaugural |
Capital region likely suffered major financial hit from crowd-less inauguration |
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| 2021-01-22 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
American Eagle Outfitters CFO Seeks to Provide Investors With Additional Insights |
The clothing retailer plans to break out results for its namesake and Aerie brands separately |
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| 2021-01-22 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Mexico Working on Alternative to Bill That Would Force Central Bank to Buy Dollars |
Controversy around the bill led the government to seek a way to help migrants change dollars while protecting the Bank of Mexico’s autonomy |
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| 2021-01-22 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Defense Act Extends Anti-Money-Laundering Requirements to Antiquities Market |
A provision of the legislation also asks the Treasury Department to conduct a study on the facilitation of money laundering through the art market |
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| 2021-01-22 05:30:00 |
Business |
Hand Sanitizer Sales Jumped 600% in 2020. Purell Maker Bets Against a Post-Pandemic Collapse |
Gojo Industries adds second factory, expecting new hygiene habits will remain after Covid-19 crisis fades |
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| 2021-01-22 05:12:00 |
Markets |
TikTok Rival Kuaishou Wants Your Attention—and Investment |
The coming IPO of the Tencent-backed company in Hong Kong could be one of the city’s biggest |
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| 2021-01-22 05:00:00 |
U.S. |
Biden to Sign Executive Orders to Boost Pandemic Aid, Expand Federal Worker Protections |
Move would expand food assistance, improve distribution of stimulus payments |
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| 2021-01-22 01:55:00 |
Tech |
Google Escalates Dispute With Australia by Threatening Search Shutdown |
Fight is over a proposed law requiring tech giants to pay publishers for news |
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| 2021-01-21 20:12:00 |
CIO Journal |
Augmented Reality Used in Knee-Replacement Surgery in a U.S. First |
Data streamed through smart glasses allow for precise removal of bone and cartilage and accurate positioning of knee implants |
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| 2021-01-21 19:45:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Mytheresa IPO Nets $2.2 Billion Value, Vindicating Neiman Marcus Holdout |
IPO brings to fruition fight spearheaded by Marble Ridge Capital founder Dan Kamensky |
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| 2021-01-21 19:15:00 |
Markets |
Intel to Stay Mostly Inside |
Chip maker hints at more outsourcing, but expects majority of future chips to be made in-house |
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| 2021-01-21 19:03:00 |
U.S. |
Brooklyn Handyman Accused of Three Separate Killings in Same Apartment Complex |
Kevin Gavin’s alleged victims were elderly neighbors living in a NYCHA complex for seniors |
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| 2021-01-21 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Learns to Love Brett Kavanaugh |
Democrats suddenly adopt the theory of the unitary executive. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Senate Filibuster Showdown |
Democrats won’t agree not to break the 60-vote majority rule. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Look Who’s Still Rioting |
Trump is gone, but in Seattle and Portland the violence continues. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Man at Homeland Security |
Alejandro Mayorkas is getting the questions he dodged the last time. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:36:00 |
Business |
IBM Pledges to Return to Growth in 2021 After Another Sales Drop |
CEO is encouraging more risk-taking to drive growth and ensuring a higher tolerance for failure across the business |
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| 2021-01-21 18:21:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NRA Must Face New York Lawsuit Seeking Group’s Dissolution |
New York Attorney General Letitia James won a preliminary round against the NRA in state court after the gun-rights group’s bankruptcy filing |
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| 2021-01-21 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
America Emerges Disunited but Intact |
After an exhausting four years, a relatively normal inauguration offers hope that better days are ahead. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Money Mules in Sheep’s Clothing |
Cybercriminals recruit unwitting accomplices to launder cash via electronic transfer. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP Hit Rock Bottom. Can Conservatives Recover? |
If reasonable Republicans want to hold off the far left, they will have to stop the rise of the far right. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:14:00 |
Books |
‘Sonic Boom’ Review: Golden Years |
A veteran rock journalist chronicles the heyday of Warner Bros. Records, the most successful label in the history of the music industry. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Regeneron’s Antibody Miracle for Covid-19 |
Within two days of receiving treatment, my wife and I had no more symptoms. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Inaugural Purge |
The firing of Peter Robb belies all the happy talk about unifying the country. |
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| 2021-01-21 18:00:00 |
Politics |
Lloyd Austin Receives Waiver Allowing Him to Become Defense Chief |
Lawmakers’ action paves the way for confirmation of first Black defense secretary |
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| 2021-01-21 17:34:00 |
Business |
Instacart Cutting 1,900 In-Store Jobs |
Company discloses number of reductions in a letter to a Chicago-area grocery union |
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| 2021-01-21 17:26:00 |
Politics |
Anthony Fauci Reprises Familiar Role in Covid-19 Response Efforts |
President Biden turns to top infectious-disease doctor who had famously up-and-down relationship with Donald Trump |
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| 2021-01-21 17:22:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Restores Ties With WHO, Seeking to Reassert Global Health Leadership |
Country will fulfill its financial obligations to the World Health Organization, resume collaborations and stop drawing down staff, Fauci says |
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| 2021-01-21 17:18:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Jump-Starting an Arts Revival |
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal for New York’s arts and entertainment industries is a beginning—but only that. |
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| 2021-01-21 16:47:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s ‘Inheritance’ |
Democrats in politics and the press agree to pretend the economy is a disaster. |
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| 2021-01-21 16:47:00 |
Politics |
President Biden Quickly Rejoined Paris Climate Accord. Meeting the Emissions Goals Will Be Harder. |
Some of world’s largest economies are still behind on greenhouse-gas reduction targets, five years after signing the agreement |
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| 2021-01-21 16:44:00 |
Markets |
Mytheresa IPO Is Less Fashion-Forward Than It Looks |
Former Neiman Marcus owners have sold a stake in the online retailer at a high valuation, but its business model may need a makeover |
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| 2021-01-21 16:39:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Refers Trump Account Suspension to Oversight Board |
Social-media giant says decision from independent panel would be binding, can’t be overruled by CEO Mark Zuckerberg |
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| 2021-01-21 16:30:00 |
Politics |
Trump Hires Butch Bowers as Impeachment Defense Attorney |
South Carolina lawyer previously served in the Justice Department under George W. Bush |
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| 2021-01-21 16:24:00 |
Film Review |
‘Our Friend’ Review: Third Person Singular |
A devastating illness and an unconventional living arrangement push the bounds of friendship in this drama starring Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck and Jason Segel. |
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| 2021-01-21 16:22:00 |
Business |
Federal Judge Denies Parler’s Bid to Force Amazon to Resume Service |
Parler sued the tech giant Jan. 11, claiming it kicked the social network off its servers for political and anticompetitive reasons |
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| 2021-01-21 16:22:00 |
Economy |
Fed Says All 12 Regional Bank Presidents Renominated to New Five-Year Terms |
Current second-in-commands at regional banks also were approved for new terms, in a process described by Fed governor Lael Brainard as ‘rigorous’ |
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| 2021-01-21 16:21:00 |
U.S. |
Inauguration Day Protests in Portland, Seattle Turned Violent |
More than a dozen arrested following demonstrations with anti-law-enforcement messaging |
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| 2021-01-21 16:18:00 |
Television Review |
‘Losing Alice’ and ‘Réunions’ Review: Family Dramas, Shady and Sunny |
A filmmaker directs a difficult subject—her husband; a small army of relatives reunite on a tropical island. |
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| 2021-01-21 16:16:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Human Factor’ Review: Daunting Diplomacy |
Dror Moreh’s documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at 30 years of Israel-Palestine peace talks from the perspective of the American negotiators. |
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| 2021-01-21 16:16:00 |
Business |
What Is the Keystone XL Pipeline and Why Did President Biden Issue an Executive Order to Block It? |
The fight over the oil pipeline meant to carry Canadian crude to the U.S. has spanned administrations |
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| 2021-01-21 16:10:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended January 16 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-01-21 16:01:00 |
Film Review |
‘Atlantis’ Review: Sunken Souls |
Ukraine’s dystopic Oscar entry takes place in a polluted landscape strewn with abandoned machinery and frozen corpses. |
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| 2021-01-21 15:57:00 |
Film Review |
‘Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time’ Review: Operating Under False Pretenses |
In Hungary’s Oscar entry, a neurosurgeon worries she’s losing her mind after a man with whom she is smitten claims that he does not know her. |
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| 2021-01-21 15:44:00 |
Politics |
President Biden Will Keep Christopher Wray as FBI Director |
Decision provides stability atop agency as new administration confronts rising threat of domestic extremism after Capitol riot |
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| 2021-01-21 15:43:00 |
Opinion |
Businesses Should Be Wary of Politicization |
Kimberley Strassel’s “Big Business’s Sharp Left Turn” reminds me of my youth in Maryland where the local lunch counters had signs saying: “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” In the time of Jim Crow laws, everyone knew what that meant. |
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| 2021-01-21 15:42:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Would Be Right to Ban LNG Terminal |
Blocking this project from moving forward should, indeed, be an easy call. |
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| 2021-01-21 15:41:00 |
Opinion |
We Need Technical People Running Technology Firms |
The leader must be a technologist, no matter how bright any other candidate might be. |
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| 2021-01-21 15:23:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity Personal-Investing President Kathleen Murphy to Retire in 2021 |
For more than a dozen years, she led a business that now oversees $3.6 trillion in assets |
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| 2021-01-21 15:06:00 |
Business |
Seed Company Corteva Faces Renewed Activist Pressure |
Agriculture spinoff of DowDuPont faces push from Starboard to replace board members, CEO |
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| 2021-01-21 15:06:00 |
Politics |
Buttigieg Pledges to Support Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan |
Nominee to lead Transportation Department tells Senate panel that he would pursue goals to drive federal spending on roads, rails and bridges |
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| 2021-01-21 15:02:00 |
Politics |
Biden Proposing to Extend U.S.-Russia Nuclear Arms Deal by Five Years |
President vowed during campaign to extend the New START treaty, which is scheduled to lapse on Feb. 5 |
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| 2021-01-21 14:51:00 |
Business |
Ford, GM Stocks Rally on Electric-Vehicle Enthusiasm |
After getting little attention from Wall Street, GM and Ford have recently posted some of their biggest stock-market gains in years |
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| 2021-01-21 14:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Meg Ryan’s ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Sweater Is Back in Style |
The humble fisherman’s knit is a cozy, versatile staple—and a better outfit enhancer than your tired hoodie. Here, expert tips on how to wear it as smartly as Sally Albright does. |
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| 2021-01-21 14:01:00 |
Logistics Report |
Maersk Ship Loses 750 Containers Overboard in Pacific Ocean |
Rough seas during a trip from China to Los Angeles caused the loss, the latest in a series of weather-related accidents at sea affecting millions of dollars in cargo |
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| 2021-01-21 13:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Our Sense of Fairness Is Beyond Politics |
New research shows that people across the political spectrum have similar views about when and how wealth should be redistributed. |
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| 2021-01-21 13:57:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Businesses See Sharp Revenue Decline at Key Properties |
Pandemic-related financial challenges facing former president could intensify as clients seek to cut ties |
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| 2021-01-21 13:51:00 |
Politics |
What Is the Paris Climate Agreement and Why Is Biden Rejoining Now? |
The accord sets out a framework to prevent climate change and seeks to limit the rise in overall global temperature |
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| 2021-01-21 13:46:00 |
World |
Vatican Bank’s Ex-President Convicted of Embezzlement, Money Laundering |
The Vatican court sentenced Angelo Caloia and his lawyer to almost nine years in prison amid a cleanup of bank finances |
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| 2021-01-21 13:35:00 |
Politics |
Liz Cheney Challenged Over Impeachment Stance |
Wyoming Republican draws primary opponent, faces calls for removal from GOP party post |
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| 2021-01-21 13:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Speedy Bean Soup With Smoked Sausage |
The recipe couldn’t be simpler. But the soothing, flavorful results will make everyone at the table feel well taken care of. |
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| 2021-01-21 13:14:00 |
Politics |
Biden Moves to Set Covid-19 Workplace-Safety Rules |
President directs Occupational Safety and Health Administration to quickly require employers to adopt protocols for protecting workers from virus |
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| 2021-01-21 13:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Make This Speedy Bean Soup With Smoked Sausage Tonight |
The recipe couldn’t be simpler. But the soothing, flavorful results will make everyone at the table feel well taken care of. |
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| 2021-01-21 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
God at the Inauguration |
President Biden’s overt religiosity is a relatively modern trend in U.S. history. |
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| 2021-01-21 13:00:00 |
Markets |
Millennials Embrace Prenups—but Through a Very Different Lens Than in the Past |
Millennials are using prenups to address new economic and social issues—including rising student debt, social-media use and embryo ownership |
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| 2021-01-21 12:52:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Deepened Ties With India, Leaving New Challenges for Biden |
Can the president lock in his predecessor’s gains while expanding trade and standing for human rights? |
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| 2021-01-21 12:29:00 |
Markets |
Buying Airline Stocks Takes a Leap of Faith |
U.S. carriers are hoping that pent-up demand for leisure travel could be unleashed as soon as this summer |
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| 2021-01-21 12:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Some Men Are Still Wearing Suits to Work From Home |
10 months on, a small cohort of tailoring traditionalists still refuses to trade ties for T-shirts |
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| 2021-01-21 12:01:00 |
Experience Report |
As Audiobooks Boom, Publishers Get Inventive With Sound-Only Recipes, Puzzles, How-Tos |
Audiobooks’ rise in popularity is giving publishers confidence to move beyond lean-back listening |
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| 2021-01-21 11:48:00 |
Markets |
Britain’s IG Group to Buy U.S. Options Firm Tastytrade for $1 Billion |
Deal would substantially increase IG’s presence in U.S. market |
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| 2021-01-21 11:12:00 |
Markets |
Investment-Grade Bonds Stumble on Rising Yields |
Tightening spreads give investors little cushion against rising U.S. Treasury yields |
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| 2021-01-21 10:47:00 |
Life & Arts |
Airbnb Alternatives: 5 Highly Selective Rental Sites |
The big vacation rental sites can easily overwhelm prospective renters. These five smaller alternatives are regionally focused, easily managed—and seriously picky. |
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| 2021-01-21 09:31:00 |
Tech |
LG Rethinks Its Smartphone Division’s Future as Chinese Rivals Power Ahead |
Once a dominant player, mobile unit hasn’t been profitable for years, and CEO says all possibilities are being considered |
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| 2021-01-21 09:12:00 |
Markets |
Paccar, Under Armour, Ford, United: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Technology shares are leading gains in futures markets |
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| 2021-01-21 08:51:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Tech Leads Charge |
Jobless claims data remain high as the labor market struggles to recover |
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| 2021-01-21 08:43:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Remained Elevated Last Week |
About 900,000 workers filed for jobless benefits as a Covid-19 surge slows economic recovery |
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| 2021-01-21 08:07:00 |
Economy |
ECB Holds Rates, Stimulus Steady as Economic Outlook Darkens |
European Central Bank will continue to support eurozone governments with asset purchases |
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| 2021-01-21 08:03:00 |
Business |
Fed-Up Executives Plot a Faster Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Honeywell CEO and other leaders say their operational know-how can help jump-start America’s vaccine administration |
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| 2021-01-21 08:00:00 |
Business |
Lilly Antibody Drug Prevents Covid-19 in Nursing Homes, Study Finds |
Drugmaker plans to ask U.S. health regulators to expand bamlanivimab’s use to protect nursing-home residents and staff from Covid-19 |
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| 2021-01-21 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Intel to Cap Off Difficult Year Ahead of New Chief |
Chip maker is expected to report record annual sales blemished by market-share losses and technical setbacks |
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| 2021-01-21 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Bank Heavyweights Help Financial ETF Set Record |
Flows of $3.6 billion so far in January into the Financial Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund already exceed every full-month total since November 2016 |
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| 2021-01-21 07:50:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Has Nearly Wiped Out the Flu—How Do We Keep It From Coming Back? |
Mask-wearing and higher vaccination rates have contributed to historically low levels of seasonal influenza |
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| 2021-01-21 07:07:00 |
World |
Baghdad Bombings Kill Dozens, Highlighting Iraq’s Challenges Amid U.S. Withdrawal |
Twin explosions shatter a period of relative calm in the Iraqi capital |
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| 2021-01-21 07:03:00 |
World |
Biden Sends Important Foreign-Policy Signal With Taiwan Inauguration Invite |
Taiwan envoy formally attends presidential swearing-in for first time since 1979; China restrained in response |
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| 2021-01-21 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Bumble’s Bet on Women Won’t Pay Off Everywhere |
Women have fallen fast for Bumble’s platform, but investors may want to take it slow |
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| 2021-01-21 07:00:00 |
Business |
Travelers’ Net Written Premiums Rose Under 3% in Fourth Quarter |
Total revenue at the property-casualty insurer climbed more than 4% |
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| 2021-01-21 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Hedge Funds’ Bets on Fannie and Freddie Cause Pain |
Exit of the Trump administration, seen as best hope for mortgage-finance giants’ privatization, delivers blow |
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| 2021-01-21 06:00:00 |
U.S. |
Housing Market Stays Tight as Homeowners Stay Put |
Supply crunch pushes prices near record highs |
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| 2021-01-21 05:30:00 |
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Medical-Technology Startups Post Strong Year for IPOs, Acquisitions |
Venture capitalists cash in as startups capitalize on demand spurred by the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-21 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Faces Early Hurdles on Nominees, Covid-19 Relief |
Pace of cabinet confirmations and fate of major legislative proposals will rest on bipartisan negotiations in 50-50 Senate |
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| 2021-01-21 05:30:00 |
Finance |
Third SPAC ETF Launch Taps Into Blank-Check Company Boom |
Morgan Creek Capital’s Mark Yusko is teaming up with former Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan |
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| 2021-01-21 05:30:00 |
Business |
Post-Brexit Rules Problematic for Some, Smooth Sailing for Others |
New U.K.-EU trade regulations hit small businesses harder; firms say true test is still to come |
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| 2021-01-21 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Home-Financing Startup Knock Names First CFO |
Michelle DeBella, who previously worked for Uber and Lyft, has joined the real-estate startup |
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| 2021-01-21 05:30:00 |
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Altered Vaccine Data Exposes Critical Cyber Risks |
Editing and then releasing Covid-19 vaccine information was attempt to undermine public confidence, analysts say |
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| 2021-01-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Palm Oil Market Is Looking Like a Hands-Down Winner |
Prices have soared since last May, as pandemic effects hurt production while demand stays strong |
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| 2021-01-21 05:06:00 |
Markets |
Jack Ma Is Back, but Ant’s Troubles Are Far From Over |
A tougher regulatory approach—and probably slower growth—now look inevitable |
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| 2021-01-21 05:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Agenda Depends on Success in Curbing Covid-19 Pandemic |
President seeks to jump-start effort to slow the virus’s spread with a series of executive orders |
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| 2021-01-21 04:59:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Telecom Carriers Ask NYSE to Make Another U-Turn on Delisting |
Companies say they operated in accordance with laws and regulations, and followed regulatory requirements of listing venues |
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| 2021-01-21 03:58:00 |
Markets |
Buffett-Backed BYD Sells $3.9 Billion of Shares as EV Stocks Electrify |
The Chinese car maker joins peers in capitalizing on investor bullishness about new-energy vehicles |
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| 2021-01-21 02:32:00 |
World |
Indonesia Plane Crash Probe Centers on Engine Control Problems |
Information from the Sriwijaya Air jet’s data recorder points to pilots trying to deal with an engine-throttle malfunction |
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| 2021-01-20 23:21:00 |
Financial Regulation |
Biden Is Expected to Tap Michael Barr as Comptroller of the Currency |
Likely pick for banking oversight role helped craft Dodd-Frank financial overhaul during Obama administration |
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| 2021-01-20 22:58:00 |
Markets |
Starboard Seeks to Take Control of Corteva Board, Oust CEO |
Activist takes aim at agricultural giant worth $33 billion |
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| 2021-01-20 19:24:00 |
U.S. |
Proud Boys Organizer Arrested on Capitol Riot Charges |
Joseph Randall Biggs encouraged members of the far-right group to attend the rally that turned into a violent siege of the U.S. Capitol, authorities say |
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| 2021-01-20 19:24:00 |
Politics |
Avril Haines Becomes First Woman Director of National Intelligence |
Senate confirms President Biden’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence agencies |
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| 2021-01-20 19:21:00 |
CIO Journal |
Autodesk CIO Wants to Create ‘Netflix’ Experience for Employees |
Remote work spotlighted need to keep employees productive and efficient, says Prakash Kota |
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| 2021-01-20 19:17:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Officially Take Control of the U.S. Senate |
Vice President Harris will break any ties in 50-50 chamber |
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| 2021-01-20 18:32:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Trump Administration Imposed More Postelection Sanctions Than Recent Administrations |
A surge in postelection designations could complicate foreign policy for the Biden administration |
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| 2021-01-20 18:29:00 |
Markets |
Biden Extends Student Loan Payments Pause, Moratorium on Evictions |
Executive orders are signed by new president to maintain protections from economic hardships caused by Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-01-20 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Biden, Faith and Tolerance |
An opportunity for our new president to stand behind his words. |
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| 2021-01-20 18:28:00 |
Politics |
Florida Ophthalmologist With Ties to Sen. Menendez Among Those Granted Clemency by Trump |
Salomon Melgen among more than a dozen in health care industry who received late-hour pardons or commutations |
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| 2021-01-20 18:20:00 |
Politics |
The Full List of Trump’s 144 Grants of Clemency |
Outgoing president pardoned 74 individuals, commuted sentences of 70 others before leaving office |
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| 2021-01-20 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Unity Address |
National healing doesn’t require agreement on one point of view. |
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| 2021-01-20 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Pardons—Good, Bad and Ugly |
On the last-minute clemency list, Steve Bannon stands out. |
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| 2021-01-20 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Keystone Pipeline Kill |
On his first day he insults Canada and ends thousands of jobs. |
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| 2021-01-20 18:03:00 |
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NRA Previews Chapter 11 Strategy Against ‘Hostile’ New York |
The gun-rights organization is making its debut appearance in a Texas bankruptcy court while facing a legal challenge in New York |
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| 2021-01-20 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing Fills the Mideast Vacuum |
China’s projection of power isn’t only a regional concern. It will eventually pose a threat to the U.S. |
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| 2021-01-20 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
America Needs a National Identity Card |
It could solve the problems of voting, immigration and Covid-19 vaccination. |
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| 2021-01-20 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
The Republican Future Starts Now |
How to keep working-class Trump voters while winning back support in the suburbs? |
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| 2021-01-20 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
If Corporate Diversity Works, Show Me the Money |
Nasdaq wants to mandate wider representation on its companies’ boards but has little proof of the benefits. |
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| 2021-01-20 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Super State |
The Covid vaccination mess calls to mind the catastrophic rollout of ObamaCare. |
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| 2021-01-20 17:58:00 |
Books |
‘Fundamentals’ Review: The Simplicity of Abundance |
The cosmos is so vast as to defy the imagination. So too the atomic realm, with its inner vastness. Yet the ‘ingredients’ are few. |
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| 2021-01-20 17:48:00 |
Politics |
Biden Moves to Reverse Trump Environmental Policies |
Some industries see opportunity to modernize, others prepare to resist |
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| 2021-01-20 17:47:00 |
Business |
United Airlines Offers Grim Outlook but Seeks to Rebuild |
Airline said it plans to recover in coming years with revenue from future travel and cost-cutting |
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| 2021-01-20 17:46:00 |
Opinion |
Now Isn’t the Time to Let Up on Cancer Screening |
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| 2021-01-20 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
New Penn Station Is a Catalyst for Renewal |
There is a once-in-a-century opportunity to unlock this region’s upside potential, including New York City proper, by unifying the transit network centered on a rethought and rebuilt above-ground Penn Station. |
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| 2021-01-20 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Many Are Happy to Pay a Bit More for Clean Energy |
There are many who will happily pay more—to encourage alternative sources, to put long-term impact ahead of short-term savings and to better reflect total costs associated with production, distribution, use, etc. |
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| 2021-01-20 17:44:00 |
World |
Europeans Clash With Pfizer, BioNTech Over Covid-19 Vaccine Deliveries |
Governments allege shortfall in deliveries is endangering their immunization campaigns |
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| 2021-01-20 17:19:00 |
Politics |
Amid High Drama, Biden Declares Democracy Has Survived, Unity Possible |
The 46th president faces one of the toughest tests as he tells the nation it can pick up the pieces and move forward |
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| 2021-01-20 16:31:00 |
Art Review |
Abroad at Home: Virtual Vatican |
An interactive tour of the empty Vatican Museums offers the chance to experience the Sistine Chapel and other Renaissance treasures without the crowds. |
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| 2021-01-20 16:21:00 |
Politics |
Who Is Running Government Agencies While Senate Considers Biden’s Cabinet Nominees? |
Biden transition team has named acting agency chiefs to lead major government agencies until Senate can act |
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| 2021-01-20 16:17:00 |
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Inauguration Day: Joe Biden Takes Office as 46th U.S. President |
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| 2021-01-20 16:11:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Inflation-Protected Bond Yields Hold Near Record Lows |
Investors increasingly expect higher inflation, but not Fed rate increases, analysts say |
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| 2021-01-20 15:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fashion at Biden-Harris Inauguration Showcases Commitment to American Designers |
At today’s ceremony, the work of American designers ruled supreme, from President Joe Biden’s Ralph Lauren suit to Vice President Kamala Harris’s Christopher John Rogers purple outfit. Lady Gaga and J. Lo performed in more extravagant fashions from Schiaparelli Couture and Chanel |
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| 2021-01-20 15:39:00 |
Politics |
Harris’s Elevation as First Female Vice President Breaks Gender, Race Barriers |
Trailblazer will serve as a counselor to Biden and the tiebreaker in an evenly divided Senate |
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| 2021-01-20 15:36:00 |
World |
China Bids Good Riddance to Trump |
Bitter messages from Beijing punctuate tumultuous time in U.S.-China relations under former president |
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| 2021-01-20 15:19:00 |
Real Estate |
Can the Nugget Couch Really Keep Quarantined Kids Entertained? |
Pent-up children can reconfigure chic modular furniture—like the pandemic best-seller the Nugget—into forts and palaces, saving parents sanity |
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| 2021-01-20 15:12:00 |
Politics |
Poet Amanda Gorman Has Star Turn Reading ‘The Hill We Climb’ at Biden Inauguration |
Youngest inauguration poet reads poem written after the siege of the U.S. Capitol |
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| 2021-01-20 15:10:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: In Netflix’s ‘Lupin,’ a Dapper Thief Plots a Heist—and Revenge |
Plus, a critically acclaimed film, ‘The White Tiger,’ and more films and series to add to your queue |
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| 2021-01-20 15:04:00 |
Business |
Trump’s Pardon List Includes Business Figures and Financiers |
A former Google engineer and ex-CEOs are among the many who got last-minute presidential pardons |
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| 2021-01-20 14:37:00 |
Business |
Restaurants Get Sales Lift From Latest Stimulus Checks |
McDonald’s owners, Checkers, TGI Fridays and others report January boost—but the lift can be fleeting |
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| 2021-01-20 13:28:00 |
Business |
Tyson Foods to Settle Price-Fixing Claims |
Meat company to pay $221.5 million to poultry buyers, helping end a fight over alleged collusion |
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| 2021-01-20 13:26:00 |
Opinion |
A Biden Tax-Hike Break for Small Businesses |
Congress should raise the top corporate rate to 28%, but only for the most profitable companies. |
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| 2021-01-20 13:25:00 |
Opinion |
No, You Can’t Try an Impeached Former President |
The Senate erroneously asserted jurisdiction once, but dissenting members forced an acquittal. |
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| 2021-01-20 13:21:00 |
Opera Review |
‘The Kaiser of Atlantis’ and ‘Mezzo Extravaganza’ Reviews: Outdoor Opera Resonates |
Now available to watch online, the Atlanta Opera’s in-person performances embraced Covid-19 restrictions as a creative challenge. |
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| 2021-01-20 13:04:00 |
Markets |
Russian Gold Miner Nordgold Aims to List in $5 Billion London IPO |
Possible offering comes amid a monthslong rally in precious-metal prices |
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| 2021-01-20 12:39:00 |
Politics |
Trump Leaves Washington the Way He Entered—as a Political Outsider |
President departed with ties to Republican leaders strained and his political prospects unclear |
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| 2021-01-20 12:28:00 |
Tech |
How Composting Has Gone High-Tech |
We tried out four new ways to encourage rot that are easier, chicer and far less smelly than the hippy methods of old |
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| 2021-01-20 12:26:00 |
Business |
Jay-Z Joins Push to Boost Minority-Owned Cannabis Businesses |
Rapper creates $10 million fund for startups, saying people of color have missed out on marijuana boom |
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| 2021-01-20 12:09:00 |
Arts |
The Next Stop for Departing Public Officials? Hollywood |
From Beto O’Rourke and Stacey Abrams to John Kasich, politicians and bureaucrats are looking for another close up |
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| 2021-01-20 11:36:00 |
Arts |
Why the Director of Netflix’s ‘White Tiger’ Is Drawn to an Unscrupulous Underdog |
Ramin Bahrani, who brought his friend’s prize-winning novel to the screen, is intrigued by characters who ‘aren’t typically written about or movies aren’t made about.’ |
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| 2021-01-20 11:14:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Turn Your Sad Laundry Closet Into a Laundry Room |
Even if you’re washing your clothes in a cluttered crawl space, our columnist’s guidance will help you achieve the laundry nook of your dreams. |
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| 2021-01-20 10:23:00 |
Politics |
President Trump Rescinds Own Lobby Ban |
Outgoing president strikes down his order that had blocked administration officials from taking lobbying jobs for five years after leaving office |
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| 2021-01-20 10:14:00 |
Markets |
Procter & Gamble Has Topped Out for Now |
Rich valuation and the fact that shares aren’t likely to shine in a pandemic recovery are holding company back |
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| 2021-01-20 09:41:00 |
Politics |
Biden Will Lead an Older, Polarized and Financially Insecure Nation |
U.S. has weaker economy, shorter life expectancy and voters who have moved toward the edges of both parties |
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| 2021-01-20 08:41:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden to Be Inaugurated as 46th President Under Tight Security |
Trump exits White House; Midday ceremony will lack much of customary pomp due to the pandemic and Trump supporters’ Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol |
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| 2021-01-20 08:37:00 |
Markets |
Morgan Stanley Profit Shoots Higher, Fueled by Wall Street |
Fourth-quarter profit jumped 51%; results topped analyst estimates |
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| 2021-01-20 08:24:00 |
Markets |
Mountain of Small Loans Looms Over Europe’s Pandemic-Hit Banks |
Banks have outsize exposure to small businesses, the backbone of the continent’s economy. If these businesses fail, pain awaits Europe’s already-stretched lenders. |
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| 2021-01-20 08:04:00 |
Markets |
Investor FOMO Is Selective for Luxury Brands |
Burberry’s turnaround plans are seen as less convincing than a similar push at Prada |
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| 2021-01-20 07:40:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise Amid Big Earnings Day |
Investors parse earnings from United Health, Procter & Gamble and Morgan Stanley |
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| 2021-01-20 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Could Plunge Even if the Economy Booms |
Can we face a bear market even if the economy booms? Yes, but it would be rare. |
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| 2021-01-20 07:30:00 |
World |
Australians Can’t Get Home, but Tennis Players Fly in From Covid-19 Hot Spots |
Athletes arrive as country reduces the number of international arrivals allowed |
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| 2021-01-20 07:13:00 |
Business |
UnitedHealth’s Profit Slips as Health-Care Visits Return |
The company paid more in medical costs to cover insured members who returned to doctors’ offices after delaying care earlier in the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-20 07:03:00 |
Markets |
What the Blue Wave Means for Green Goals |
A Democratic majority in both chambers of Congress, even with narrow margins, could open the door to some potentially transformative clean-energy policies |
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| 2021-01-20 07:01:00 |
Business |
Procter & Gamble Gets Shoppers to Pay Up |
Sales jumped 8% in latest quarter, fueled by demand for high-end household products |
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| 2021-01-20 06:59:00 |
Markets |
Jack Ma, Alibaba’s Billionaire Co-Founder, Resurfaces After Months of Lying Low |
The appearance was his first since regulators began clamping down on his business empire |
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| 2021-01-20 06:36:00 |
World |
China Escalates Efforts to Beat Back Its Worst Covid-19 Resurgence |
Northern cities build temporary quarantine facilities, impose lockdown measures on millions of residents and roll out mass testing |
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| 2021-01-20 06:29:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s First-Day Orders Will Include Mask Mandate, Blocking Keystone Pipeline |
The incoming president will spend his first hours in office taking a series of executive actions on coronavirus, the environment and immigration |
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| 2021-01-20 06:20:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong Stocks Swell as Market Eats Up Chinese Cash |
The city’s stock market is at a 20-month high, and trading volumes have hit records thanks to mainland investors |
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| 2021-01-20 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Retirement Insecurity, Blue Seas for Green Investments, Tips for Procrastinators |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-20 06:00:00 |
Markets |
5G’s Huge Upfront Bill Will Come Due |
Spectrum auction will cost carriers about $95 billion, but payoff is uncertain |
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| 2021-01-20 05:55:00 |
Markets |
How Covid-19 Vaccine Rollouts Will Pump Through Global Markets |
Markets where vaccines are rolled out rapidly may be beneficiaries, but the greater impact could be on the laggards |
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| 2021-01-20 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Revisit Financial Forecasts Ahead of Potential Tax Changes |
Higher tax rates, new incentives and penalties could impact business costs under the incoming Biden administration |
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| 2021-01-20 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Slow Covid Vaccine Distribution Adds to Tokyo Olympics Woes |
Lagging vaccinations in the U.S. and a skeptical Japanese public complicate the Games, now six months away |
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| 2021-01-20 05:30:00 |
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Monitoring of Employees Faces Scrutiny in Europe |
Remote work adds surveillance risks, privacy experts say |
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| 2021-01-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Americans Aren’t Draining Their Retirement Funds in the Pandemic |
The number of people taking early withdrawals related to Covid-19 is lower than expected |
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| 2021-01-20 05:30:00 |
World |
Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Helps U.K. Lead Race to Reach Nursing Homes |
The shot, yet to be approved elsewhere in the West, is easier to store, ship and administer to recipients unable to travel |
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| 2021-01-20 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Commercial Real Estate Debt Sustained by Central Bank Bond Buying |
Some are concerned that policy is obscuring potential long-term pain inflicted by Covid-19 lockdowns |
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| 2021-01-20 05:00:00 |
Finance |
Sixth Street Partners to Acquire Life Insurance Business Talcott Resolution for $2 Billion |
Financial firms continue to scoop up life-insurance policies and annuities |
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| 2021-01-20 02:51:00 |
Politics |
Trump Issues 73 Pardons, Including to Ex-Aide Steve Bannon |
Recipients include former GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy and rapper Lil Wayne |
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| 2021-01-19 22:30:00 |
Politics |
Trump Approves Deportation Protections for Venezuelans in U.S. Illegally |
The action comes under the Deferred Enforced Departure program that offers deportation protections and work permits to immigrants in the country without authorization |
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| 2021-01-19 22:12:00 |
U.S. |
NASA Mulls A New Deep-Space Rocket Test Despite Technical Concerns |
Repeating Saturday’s aborted ground test could unduly stress booster prior to liftoff |
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| 2021-01-19 21:51:00 |
Politics |
DOJ Inquiry Into Sen. Richard Burr’s Stock Trades Ends Without Charges |
Transactions were made by North Carolina lawmaker in advance of Covid-19 market turmoil last year |
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| 2021-01-19 21:05:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Google Play Suspends Wimkin, Citing Posts Calling for Violence |
Takedown follows the removal of the small social-media network from Apple’s App Store last week |
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| 2021-01-19 19:33:00 |
Business |
Outgoing FCC Chief Says Government Laid Groundwork for Faster Networks |
Ajit Pai says he focused on fostering investment while maintaining independence |
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| 2021-01-19 19:14:00 |
Economy |
PPP Program of Covid-19 Small-Business Aid Reopens With 60,000 Loans |
First wave of applications is largely handled by community and small lenders after SBA set aside time for them to act exclusively |
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| 2021-01-19 18:31:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Army Private Faces Terrorism Charges Over Alleged ISIS Support |
Private First Class Cole James Bridges provided military advice to an undercover agent posing as a jihadist, authorities say |
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| 2021-01-19 18:21:00 |
Markets |
Netflix Delivers a One-Two Punch |
Streaming giant tempers subscriber outlook with surprising cash flow projection |
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| 2021-01-19 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
How Will President Biden Govern? |
By his own instincts, or the desires of his party’s progressives? |
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| 2021-01-19 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
The New Censorship |
Have the social-media platforms gone too far or acted too late? Students debate. |
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| 2021-01-19 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Yellen vs. Yellen on the Minimum Wage |
Biden’s Treasury nominee adapts and extends her views. |
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| 2021-01-19 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Addicted to Trump |
Clinton and Pelosi can’t let go of their enemy. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Stimulus Hits All the Right Notes |
His American Rescue Plan builds on what worked in the Cares Act and corrects what didn’t. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Net Neutrality and Big Tech’s Speech Hypocrisy |
Facebook and Twitter once positioned themselves as champions of an open internet. No longer. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Travel Ban |
Manage your expectations about Covid reopening. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
America the Unextreme |
Politicians need to relearn the wisdom of not denigrating voters by the millions. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:54:00 |
Politics |
High Court Weighs FCC Rollback of Restrictions on Media Ownership |
Long-running battle involves concerns about racial and gender diversity |
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| 2021-01-19 17:54:00 |
Books |
‘The First Inauguration’ Review: A Pledge to Serve |
For President Washington, holding public office was a responsibility assumed, not an opportunity exploited. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Can the New President Avoid Obama’s First-Term Mistake? |
The left will try to convince Biden he has a mandate for progressive change. He doesn’t. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:46:00 |
CIO Journal |
Tech Executives Look to New Administration to Undo Rules Blocking Talent |
Among the hopes: more approvals of H-1B visas, a popular vehicle for staffing IT teams |
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| 2021-01-19 17:23:00 |
Politics |
DHS Pick Mayorkas Says He Would Work to Thwart Another Capitol Attack |
Republican objection to fast-tracking Biden’s nominee suggests he won’t be confirmed on first day of administration |
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| 2021-01-19 17:15:00 |
Music Review |
‘Home’ by Rhye Review: For Love and All Things Holy |
The latest from Canadian producer Mike Milosh features the Danish National Girls’ Choir, imbuing his sleek electro-pop about seduction and heartbreak with liturgical overtones. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:13:00 |
Television Review |
‘Walker’ Review: ‘Ranger’ Gets a Reboot |
Chuck Norris’s whompin’ stompin lawman is turned into a soft-spoken hero encumbered by uncertainties. |
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| 2021-01-19 17:11:00 |
Television Review |
‘Painting With John’ Review: A Decidedly Mixed Palette |
John Lurie’s new show is an odd collage of nature watching, storytelling and art instruction. |
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| 2021-01-19 16:57:00 |
Business |
Microsoft Bets Bigger on Driverless-Car Space With Investment in GM’s Cruise |
Tech giant will host cloud services for GM’s autonomous-vehicle subsidiary; financing brings Cruise’s valuation to $30 billion |
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| 2021-01-19 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Seeks to Limit Scope of Landmark LGBT Rights Decision |
New directive, aimed at a 2020 Supreme Court ruling, comes in the waning moments of the Trump administration |
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| 2021-01-19 16:53:00 |
World |
Italian Government Survives Senate Confidence Vote |
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte overcomes challenge but falls short of outright majority after dispute over economic plan |
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| 2021-01-19 16:53:00 |
Business |
Netflix Tops 200 Million Subscribers for the First Time |
Streaming giant said it added a record 37 million subscribers in 2020 |
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| 2021-01-19 16:39:00 |
U.S. |
New York Attorney General Blasts NYPD Over Handling of Black Lives Matter Protest |
Letitia James says police officers used excessive force; 29 protesters were arrested |
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| 2021-01-19 16:32:00 |
U.S. |
Conspiracy Charges Filed Over Capitol Riot |
FBI reveals communications among alleged Oath Keepers during invasion: ‘All members are in the tunnels under capital seal them in. Turn on gas’ |
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| 2021-01-19 16:24:00 |
Business |
MGM Ends Bid for British Gaming Firm Entain |
The Las Vegas-based casino operator had offered 0.6 of its shares for each Entain share, worth £8.09 billion |
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| 2021-01-19 16:23:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Companies Target Workforce Risks in 2021 |
Work-from-home arrangements—and return-to-office concerns—are top-of-mind for executives, risk groups say |
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| 2021-01-19 16:16:00 |
Business |
New Stellantis CEO Plans to Preserve Factories, Offer More Distinctive Brands |
The newly combined auto maker, created by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA, began trading in New York on Tuesday |
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| 2021-01-19 16:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Paccar, Aurora to Develop Self-Driving Big Rigs |
The agreement is the latest between a traditional truck manufacturer and an automation technology firm |
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| 2021-01-19 15:58:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Says Trump Provoked Mob That Attacked Capitol |
Senate Majority Leader McConnell said mob was ‘provoked by the president and other powerful people’ |
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| 2021-01-19 15:53:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Steak ‘n Shake Taps Adviser for Possible Debt Restructuring |
Sardar Biglari’s burger-and-milkshake company has hired FTI Consulting for help addressing an upcoming debt maturity |
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| 2021-01-19 15:29:00 |
Opinion |
Impeachment and Healing a Divided Country |
Mr. Biden could have taken the stage and shouted that enough was enough. He could have pounded the podium and told social-media companies to “stand down” and open their channels to all Americans again. |
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| 2021-01-19 15:28:00 |
Opinion |
The Electoral College the Next Time Around |
If electoral votes were allocated proportional to the statewide vote, essentially as in Maine and Nebraska, both candidates would spend a lot of time in California. Under a proportional allocation even the loser in California could garner a substantial number of electoral votes. |
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| 2021-01-19 15:27:00 |
Opinion |
Getting Talent to and From The Modern Factory Floor |
We have many jobs open but the low-income worker lacks transportation to and from the job. |
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| 2021-01-19 15:09:00 |
Politics |
Blinken Addresses U.S. Rivalry With China, Russia in Senate Hearing |
Secretary of state nominee benefits from connections to Senate Foreign Relations Democrats, but GOP senators grill him on policy |
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| 2021-01-19 14:53:00 |
World |
Iran Sanctions President Trump in Parting Shot at Outgoing Administration |
Move citing involvement in terrorist and antihuman-rights actions aims to taunt Trump but will have little impact |
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| 2021-01-19 14:50:00 |
Politics |
Trump Rules Easing Power-Plant Emissions Limits Are Vacated by Court |
Appeals court ruling gives incoming Biden administration an opening to reset rules for addressing climate change |
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| 2021-01-19 14:43:00 |
Politics |
Janet Woodcock to Lead FDA on Interim Basis |
Longtime head of drug-review efforts to take over agency after its turbulent year dealing with Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-01-19 14:37:00 |
Business |
Moderna on Track to Make 100 Million Vaccine Doses by End of March, CEO Says |
Timetable would meet Biden’s goal for first 100 days; Stéphane Bancel says drugmaker is monitoring virus mutations, ‘very rare’ allergic reactions to its shot |
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| 2021-01-19 14:11:00 |
Markets |
Banks Need a Pickup in Loans to Prosper |
Things may improve for banks, but without loan demand, revenue growth will still be hard to come by |
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| 2021-01-19 14:10:00 |
Politics |
McConnell, Schumer to Determine Senate Power-Sharing Deal |
The two leaders are negotiating rules for a 50-50 Senate as it prepares to take up Biden’s cabinet nominees and a likely impeachment trial |
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| 2021-01-19 13:55:00 |
Markets |
After 144 Years, London Metal Exchange Proposes Closing Trading Ring |
Shift would bring greater transparency and broader participation, LME says |
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| 2021-01-19 13:54:00 |
World |
U.S. Says China Is Committing ‘Genocide’ Against Uighur Muslims |
State Department cites imprisonment, torture and forced sterilization against minority group, accusations Beijing has denied |
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| 2021-01-19 13:20:00 |
Politics |
Iranian Professor Charged With Violating Foreign-Agent Law |
Justice Department alleges academic who appeared on CNN and NPR and met with U.S. officials received a salary from Iran |
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| 2021-01-19 13:08:00 |
Opinion |
Angela Merkel’s Second Successor |
Armin Laschet and his party hope to keep the boring times rolling. |
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| 2021-01-19 12:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Try This Simple Workout Routine to Build Better Fitness Habits |
The Wall Street Journal Fitness Challenge, a six-week program of exercises, is made for all ability levels |
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| 2021-01-19 12:43:00 |
Opinion |
Genocide in Xinjiang |
The U.S. has concluded that the Chinese Communist Party’s actions against the Uighurs also constitute crimes against humanity. |
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| 2021-01-19 12:42:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Destroys Restaurants to Save Them |
Abolishing the tipped minimum wage would wipe out the benefit of his Covid grants. |
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| 2021-01-19 12:42:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Final Day in Office: Where Will He Go and What Comes Next? |
The president won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration but will participate in a send-off at Joint Base Andrews |
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| 2021-01-19 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Control Will Make or Break Biden |
To succeed, he’ll have to establish a chain of command and level with the public. |
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| 2021-01-19 12:34:00 |
Logistics Report |
China-Australia Dispute Leaves Coal Carriers Stranded |
Beijing is increasingly turning to Indonesia and other suppliers as a bar on Australia coal imports reshapes global trade in the commodity |
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| 2021-01-19 12:28:00 |
World |
WHO Criticized for Poor Pandemic Response by International Panel |
U.N. agency is hobbled by funding shortfalls and bureaucracy, says panel |
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| 2021-01-19 12:26:00 |
U.S. |
New CDC Director Pledges to Speed Vaccination, Restore Trust in Agency |
Rochelle Walensky will start as CDC director Wednesday after inauguration; ‘This is an emergency’ |
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| 2021-01-19 12:00:00 |
Markets |
Electric-Truck Maker Rivian Raises $2.65 Billion Ahead of First Vehicle Launch |
Startup backed by Amazon and Ford is valued at $27.6 billion amid continuing tear for electric-vehicle companies |
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| 2021-01-19 11:13:00 |
Business |
FedEx Plans to Cut Up to 6,300 Jobs in Europe |
Job cuts aimed at removing overlap arising from acquisition of TNT package-delivery business |
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| 2021-01-19 11:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are ‘Luxury Mystery Boxes’ the Future of Discount Shopping? |
Upstart luxury liquidators like Heat and Scarce are offloading surplus clothing from labels like Off-White and Saint Laurent with a twist: The customers have no idea what they’re actually buying |
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| 2021-01-19 10:55:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Taking Care of Your Eyes In The Golden Age of Screen Time |
The eyes have had it. All that extra scrolling? It’s taking a toll. |
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| 2021-01-19 10:21:00 |
World |
Europe, Struggling to Exit the Pandemic, Faces Bleak 2021 |
With high infection rates and slow vaccination campaigns, hopes for an early end to lockdowns are fading |
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| 2021-01-19 10:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mets Fire General Manager Jared Porter After Report of Explicit Texts |
New owner Steve Cohen announced the move following publication of accusations that he sent unsolicited texts and images to a female journalist in 2016 |
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| 2021-01-19 09:52:00 |
Economy |
China’s Consumers Fall Behind Even as Its Economy Marches Forward |
Economic rebound in year of Covid-19 was unbalanced; growth in domestic consumption lagged behind industrial and export sectors |
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| 2021-01-19 09:34:00 |
World |
Swiss Government Calls on Voters to Reject Burqa Ban in Referendum |
Vote scheduled for March comes as France and other European nations wrestle with question of how to integrate Muslims |
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| 2021-01-19 09:21:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, GameStop, Coherent: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stocks are poised to open higher at the start of trading this week, after markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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| 2021-01-19 09:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
2020 Led to Soul-Searching, Sparking Meaningful New Resolutions |
Stirred to action by the events of 2020, these people have undertaken ambitious plans for their careers and relationships in 2021 |
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| 2021-01-19 09:00:00 |
Markets |
More Americans Face Retirement Insecurity |
A Boston College study shows the pandemic worsens an already grim trend |
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| 2021-01-19 08:58:00 |
Business |
China Clears Cisco-Acacia Deal With Conditions |
Approval removes regulatory barrier that nearly doomed deal between the two telecom-equipment companies |
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| 2021-01-19 08:45:00 |
Business |
Royal Caribbean to Sell Azamara Luxury Cruise Line for $201 Million |
Cruise operator says it seeks to focus on core brands as it works to resume operations that had been halted due to Covid-19 |
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| 2021-01-19 08:40:00 |
Real Estate |
Developers Want Malls to Become Warehouses or Offices. It Is a Slog. |
Potential land mines await those seeking to raze and redevelop a space that spans dozens of football fields |
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| 2021-01-19 08:31:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Profit More Than Doubles, Powered by Trading |
Wall Street firm’s revenue of $11.74 billion was 18% above 2019’s fourth-quarter level |
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| 2021-01-19 08:07:00 |
Markets |
Money Managers Look to Blue Seas for Green Investments |
Fleet of specialist ships needed to build and service offshore wind farms is expected to grow in coming years |
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| 2021-01-19 08:04:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise as Earnings Season Ramps Up |
Goldman Sachs and Bank of America post earnings; Netflix is scheduled to report after hours |
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| 2021-01-19 08:02:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Defense Nominee Faces Dual Challenge at Confirmation Hearing |
Gen. Lloyd Austin must show senators he is a qualified military leader—and dedicated to civilian control of the Pentagon |
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| 2021-01-19 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Blackstone’s Pre-Covid-19 Portfolio Shifts Have Turned Out Well |
The investment firm boosted exposure in hot industrial-space category and shifted out of retail and traditional office space |
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| 2021-01-19 07:38:00 |
Markets |
Bank of America Profit Falls 22% |
Still, lender posted higher-than-expected earnings in fourth quarter |
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| 2021-01-19 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Battle of the Robots Still Favors Japan and Europe—For Now |
Chinese robotics companies took market share last year amid the disruptions of the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-19 07:32:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Inauguration Speech to Emphasize American Unity |
Outdoor address before empty National Mall will be secured by 25,000 National Guard troops after Trump supporters stormed Capitol |
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| 2021-01-19 07:24:00 |
World |
Great Lakes Pipeline Adds Heat to U.S.-Canada Energy Tensions |
Michigan has ordered Enbridge to close pipeline supplying Canada’s most populous region |
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| 2021-01-19 07:15:00 |
Business |
Office Depot Rebuffs Takeover Offer From Staples |
Parent of Office Depot proposes combining retail operations instead |
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| 2021-01-19 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearing for Avril Haines, Biden’s Pick for Intelligence Director |
If confirmed, she will be the first woman to oversee the U.S. intelligence community |
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| 2021-01-19 06:50:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Investors Pull More Than $3 Billion From Funds That Missed Out on Ant IPO |
Five mutual funds had touted access to Ant Group’s blockbuster initial public offering before the financial-technology giant’s listing was called off |
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| 2021-01-19 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Poshmark Keeps It Social in Sustainable E-Commerce |
Online platform combines all of retail’s hottest trends, but growth could be costly |
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| 2021-01-19 06:30:00 |
Markets |
When Investors Forget Fundamentals, the Market Is Broken |
Best explanation for how stocks have moved so far this year is the raw price of the stock, an almost meaningless number |
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| 2021-01-19 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Dollars Not Shares, Pet Product Bulls, Interior Design Mistakes |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-19 06:00:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Will Urge Lawmakers to ‘Act Big’ to Avert a Protracted Downturn |
Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary is set to testify in nomination hearing before Senate panel |
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| 2021-01-19 05:30:00 |
Business |
McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Popeyes and Other Chains Bite Into the Fervor for Chicken Sandwiches |
The new menu items offer a potential lift for fast-food restaurants and suppliers facing Covid-19 disruptions |
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| 2021-01-19 05:30:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Corporate-Bond Rally Rolls Into 2021 |
Investor bets that highly rated companies will endure the pandemic are driving one key bond-market measure to pre-pandemic levels |
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| 2021-01-19 04:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Heightens U.S.-China Rivalry, New Report Says |
The World Economic Forum report says the pandemic risks widening income disparities world-wide |
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| 2021-01-19 03:35:00 |
Markets |
Emerging Markets Have Less Reason to Fear the Fed |
A more cautious Federal Reserve, a less cheap dollar and moderate foreign-money inflows make a ‘taper tantrum’ like that of 2013 less likely |
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| 2021-01-18 21:26:00 |
Tech |
Before Suicide, French Programmer Made Bitcoin Bequest to Pro-Trump Groups |
FBI has been briefed on mysterious transactions as it investigates potential foreign funding of far-right groups in the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter |
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| 2021-01-18 18:51:00 |
Politics |
Census Director Steven Dillingham Resigns |
Watchdog had questioned data requests relating to Trump’s push to exclude unauthorized immigrants from aspect of decennial count |
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| 2021-01-18 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
They Did Their Jobs Well |
Pence, Kudlow, Rao, Pai and more: Here are the Trump appointees and policies that served the country. |
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| 2021-01-18 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Harvard Accuses Elise Stefanik |
A dean declares a congresswoman unfit to serve as an adviser at her alma mater. |
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| 2021-01-18 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
It Took a Strong America to Survive 2020 |
But formidable global challenges await Joe Biden as he moves into the White House. |
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| 2021-01-18 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Justices May Usher In the Modern Broadcast Age—Two Decades Late |
Since 2003, two activist judges on the Third Circuit have been arbitrarily stalling FCC innovation. |
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| 2021-01-18 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Lies and Double Standards |
‘This issue is important and complex enough that I’m going to make today’s newsletter a bit longer than usual.’ |
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| 2021-01-18 17:54:00 |
Books |
‘The Spotify Play’ Review: Better Than Piracy |
Daniel Ek wanted to bring Napster’s idea of a musical smorgasbord into the world of legal streaming. Would record labels play along? |
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| 2021-01-18 17:26:00 |
Markets |
Renaissance Says Losses Should Have Been Expected at Some Point |
Quant hedge fund tells clients that drop of 20% to 30% was partly due to increased volatility |
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| 2021-01-18 16:35:00 |
Politics |
Trump Weighs Many Pardons as Presidency Winds Down |
President expected to issue as many as 100 pardons and commutations, but leans against some controversial grants at urging of advisers |
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| 2021-01-18 16:22:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Calls for More Aid to Avoid Longer, More Painful Recession |
Biden’s pick to lead Treasury says Congress must ‘act big’ to boost economic recovery, fend off ‘long-term scarring’ |
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| 2021-01-18 16:10:00 |
Business |
Oil Giant Total Buys Stake in World’s Biggest Solar Developer |
French energy company to pay $2.5 billion for 20% of Adani Green Energy |
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| 2021-01-18 16:06:00 |
Opinion |
Private Companies Regulate Public Discourse |
If Vivek Ramaswamy and Jed Rubenfeld are correct that social-media companies are state actors, the policy of a free and open internet, embodied in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, is dead. |
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| 2021-01-18 16:05:00 |
Opinion |
Nonstop Stimulus Is a Progressive’s Nirvana |
Phil Gramm and Mike Solon argue that stimulus spending is all about political, not economic outcomes. |
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| 2021-01-18 15:27:00 |
A-hed |
Combine Chrysler, Fiat, Peugeot and You Get Stellantis. Stella-What? |
Three storied auto makers start trading with a new name. It’ll probably grow on you. |
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| 2021-01-18 15:08:00 |
Opinion |
Navalny’s Arrest and the West |
More than rhetorical protests will be needed to get Putin’s attention. |
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| 2021-01-18 15:05:00 |
Opinion |
About China’s Booming* GDP |
*Good data mask dangerous imbalances that are growing worse. |
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| 2021-01-18 14:20:00 |
Politics |
Harris Will Balance Roles as Counselor to Biden, Tiebreaker in Senate |
The new vice president will spend much of her time helping to shepherd the Biden agenda through a 50-50 Senate |
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| 2021-01-18 14:11:00 |
Politics |
Blinken’s Ties to Biden Will Make Him a Unique Secretary of State |
Relationship with President-elect spans two decades, although they haven’t always seen eye-to-eye; confirmation hearing set for Tuesday |
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| 2021-01-18 14:05:00 |
Business |
Sen. Josh Hawley Strikes Book Deal With Regnery After Capitol Riot Backlash |
Regnery will publish the Missouri Republican’s book on technology companies after Simon & Schuster canceled its deal |
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| 2021-01-18 13:54:00 |
Deals |
Lumentum in Advanced Talks to Buy Laser Maker Coherent |
Cash-and-stock deal could be announced this week; Coherent has a market value of $3.7 billion |
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| 2021-01-18 13:29:00 |
World |
Norway Warns Against Vaccinating the Terminally Ill |
Authorities have reported 23 cases of elderly recipients suffering from serious medical conditions dying days after being inoculated |
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| 2021-01-18 13:07:00 |
World |
Navalny Urges Protests Against His Detention in Russia |
Opposition leader was detained on his return to Russia after surviving a poison attack last August |
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| 2021-01-18 12:40:00 |
U.S. |
What’s on Biden’s Business and Economic To-Do List |
Higher corporate tax rates, clean-energy initiatives and more will likely have to wait for Covid-19 stimulus |
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| 2021-01-18 12:36:00 |
Business |
Tesla Starts Delivering China-Made Model Y Crossover |
Model Y is the second vehicle Tesla is making in China, the world’s biggest EV market |
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| 2021-01-18 12:06:00 |
Business |
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Reaches Space With Unconventional Rocket-Launch System |
Startup deploys tiny satellites into orbit in successful demonstration flight |
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| 2021-01-18 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Covid Face Masks Are Disrupting a Key Tool of Human Communications, New Research Shows |
Take a quiz to guess the emotions behind the masks |
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| 2021-01-18 11:41:00 |
World |
Saudi Arabia Curbs Death Penalty in Move to Soften Image |
The kingdom imposed a moratorium on capital punishment for drug-related offenses |
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| 2021-01-18 11:31:00 |
Experience Report |
Pizza Hut Hopes Drop Zones Can Help Bring Drone Delivery to Fruition |
Drivers, not hungry customers, will collect pies from the sky in an Israeli trial |
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| 2021-01-18 11:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
U.S. Figure Skaters Punched Their Tickets to the Worlds—If It Happens |
The coronavirus pandemic has shredded the international competition calendar, and the mess will run all the way to the 2022 Olympics |
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| 2021-01-18 10:17:00 |
Politics |
Amid Crises, Biden and the Establishment Step Back In |
President-elect, Pelosi, Schumer and McConnell have known each other for decades. But are they really in control? |
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| 2021-01-18 10:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
More Finance Chiefs Resigned in 2020 Than in Previous Years |
Thirty-seven CFOs stepped down from S&P 500 companies, up 27.6% from 2019 |
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| 2021-01-18 09:50:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Climate Plan to Get a Boost From Democrat-Led Senate |
But with Democrats holding a razor-thin margin, GOP and industry support likely still needed |
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| 2021-01-18 09:46:00 |
Markets |
Dollar Rises but Traders Expect Strength to Be Short-Lived |
Greenback edged higher after Journal reported that Janet Yellen would diverge from Trump’s weaker-dollar-is-better stance |
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| 2021-01-18 09:46:00 |
Opinion |
Blacklists Are the Rage in Publishing |
Why the house I run will bring out Josh Hawley’s new book. |
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| 2021-01-18 09:38:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Relief, Italian-Style |
The ruling coalition collapses in a fight over spending EU money. |
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| 2021-01-18 09:36:00 |
Opinion |
The Flint Water Indictments |
Years later, Democratic prosecutors charge former Gov. Rick Snyder. |
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| 2021-01-18 09:19:00 |
Markets |
Jeep-Maker Stellantis Needs to Go Global |
Car giant formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and French peer PSA can make valuable cost savings but also has some expensive problems |
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| 2021-01-18 08:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Geezer, Still a Goat: Ageless Tom Brady’s at It Again |
A Hall of Fame quarterback has a new team in yet another conference title game. Green Bay looms |
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| 2021-01-18 08:35:00 |
Arts |
Morgan Wallen Tops Charts Driving Surge in Country Music Streaming |
The 27-year-old star breaks record for most streams by a country album in a week |
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| 2021-01-18 08:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Productivity Tips for Procrastinators |
The pandemic and working from home have sapped motivation at work for many. Here are some ways to tackle a growing to-do list. |
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| 2021-01-18 08:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ten Global Consumer Trends for 2021 |
Spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic, outdoor pursuits, digital convenience and safety obsession are seen having a lasting impact |
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| 2021-01-18 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Biotech’s Price Tag Is Crazy but Not Insane |
Startup Sana Biotechnology could go public at a $10 billion valuation. Recent history suggests the high price tag may be worth it. |
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| 2021-01-18 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Intel’s Recovery Will Demand More Than Just Engineering Skills |
Turning around the chip maker will require not only sorting out manufacturing problems but also selling stakeholders on tough decisions about the company’s future |
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| 2021-01-18 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Capitol Riot Becomes Civics Lessons in Schools |
Teachers face difficult questions from students; others point to the need for better civics curriculum, funding |
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| 2021-01-18 06:57:00 |
World |
France, Once a Vaccine Pioneer, Is Top Skeptic in Covid-19 Pandemic |
Covid-19 vaccination campaign off to a glacial start, as it meets some of the world’s highest skepticism rates. ‘I can’t be the guinea pig.’ |
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| 2021-01-18 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Shareholder Proposal at Omnicom Questions Ad Buyers’ Role in Online Hate |
Omnicom and Home Depot shareholders filed resolutions calling for their companies to investigate whether their ad buys lead to ‘violations of civil or human rights’ |
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| 2021-01-18 05:57:00 |
World |
Capitol Riot Shakes Pro-Democracy Campaigners World-Wide |
Rivals cite America’s election unrest as evidence that their political systems are superior |
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| 2021-01-18 05:50:00 |
World |
China Still Grew and Fueled Its Rise as Covid-19 Shook the Global Economy |
GDP rose 2.3% last year, making China the only major world economy to record gains |
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| 2021-01-18 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Kansas City Chiefs Won—and Lost Patrick Mahomes |
The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship but their superstar quarterback left with a concussion. History shows it may be difficult for him to return in time. |
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| 2021-01-18 05:30:00 |
Business |
Your Movie Is About to Be…Delayed, Again |
‘Spider-Man’ spinoff is latest movie to be delayed amid Covid-19 surge as industry faces pileup of unreleased films |
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| 2021-01-18 05:30:00 |
Business |
These Companies Want to Charge Your Electric Vehicle as You Drive |
Auto makers and utilities hope wireless charging on roads can calm EV-range anxiety, but questions remain about costs |
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| 2021-01-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
U.K. Gets In on Global M&A Surge |
Investors bet on higher offers for Entain, G4S, Signature Aviation |
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| 2021-01-18 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
For Joe Biden, Daunting—and Unprecedented—Challenges |
The new president faces a global pandemic and a large group of people who have been convinced his election isn’t legitimate. And that’s just the start of it. |
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| 2021-01-18 05:29:00 |
Markets |
China’s Growth: Don’t Mistake the Cyclical for the Structural |
China handled the pandemic well, but it was also lucky. A strong 2021 seems assured, but 2022 and beyond could be challenging. |
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| 2021-01-18 05:25:00 |
World |
Argentina Is a Testing Ground for Moscow’s Global Vaccine Drive |
First major country outside Russia to begin mass inoculation against Covid-19 using Sputnik despite questions about the shot’s efficacy |
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| 2021-01-18 04:56:00 |
Markets |
Global Stocks Pause as Investors Await Earnings Flurry |
European stocks edged lower amid concerns about Covid-19 restrictions, but Chinese shares rose after strong economic data |
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| 2021-01-18 04:52:00 |
Business |
Jay Y. Lee, Samsung’s De Facto Leader, Returns to Prison in Bribery Case |
Samsung is rudderless for the second time in four years |
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| 2021-01-17 22:48:00 |
Economy |
China Is the Only Major Economy to Report Economic Growth for 2020 |
GDP rises 6.5% from a year earlier in the fourth quarter |
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| 2021-01-17 21:26:00 |
Markets |
Record Liquefied Natural Gas Prices in Asia Won’t Last |
A cold snap and a supply crunch have created a perfect storm, but the pendulum is likely to swing the other way soon |
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| 2021-01-17 20:52:00 |
Politics |
Biden Is Expected to Pick Rohit Chopra to Lead Consumer-Finance Agency |
Chopra is the former student-loan watchdog at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau |
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| 2021-01-17 19:44:00 |
Business |
Keystone XL Oil Project Pledges Zero Carbon Emissions |
Controversial pipeline would be powered by renewables, built by union labor in bid to avoid ax from Biden |
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| 2021-01-17 19:39:00 |
U.S. |
Far-Right Affiliations Seen Among Those Recently Charged in Capitol Riot |
Alleged members of Oath Keepers, Three Percenters join Proud Boys on federal charge sheets |
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| 2021-01-17 16:48:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Early Test From Moscow and Beijing |
An expiring arms-control deal is a chance to address hypersonics and make China come to the table. |
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| 2021-01-17 16:37:00 |
Opinion |
There’s as Much to Learn From Trump’s Success as His Disgrace |
Responsible leaders made his election possible by creating a vacuum that a demagogue could fill. |
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| 2021-01-17 16:31:00 |
Business |
NASA’s Delayed Deep-Space Rocket Suffers Test Failure on the Ground |
Latest setback for mammoth booster adds to challenges for prime contractor Boeing’s space ambitions |
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| 2021-01-17 16:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Workout for Your Mental Health |
Keep stress from the Covid pandemic and other events under control by sticking with these daily practices |
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| 2021-01-17 16:00:00 |
Markets |
Yellen to Make Clear U.S. Doesn’t Seek Weak Dollar |
Treasury secretary nominee, at Senate confirmation hearing, will affirm commitment to market-determined dollar value |
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| 2021-01-17 15:49:00 |
World |
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Detained Upon Return to Moscow |
Prominent Putin critic had been in Germany after a near-fatal poisoning attack in August |
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| 2021-01-17 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: China GDP, Housing, Central Banks |
Most of the world expects data on tap to reflect the impact of the latest Covid-19 surge |
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| 2021-01-17 14:28:00 |
World |
Phil Spector, Pop-Music Revolutionary Who Later Was Convicted of Murder, Dies at 81 |
Producer transformed pop and rock with his ‘wall of sound’ technique; hits included ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ and ‘Be My Baby’ |
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| 2021-01-17 14:26:00 |
U.S. |
Proud Boys, Seizing Trump’s Call to Washington, Helped Lead Capitol Attack |
Far-right group invoked the president’s rhetoric to build momentum toward violent showdown, a Wall Street Journal review shows |
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| 2021-01-17 14:00:00 |
U.S. |
Will Covid-19 Shake Up Capitalism? |
The pandemic sped up demands for changes in the economic system. Shareholders might want to brace for change. |
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| 2021-01-17 13:54:00 |
World |
Brazil Starts Its Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Chinese and AstraZeneca-Oxford shots earn health regulator’s approval for emergency use |
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| 2021-01-17 13:19:00 |
U.S. |
Former Florida Covid-19 Data Scientist Faces Arrest |
Rebekah Jones said on Twitter that she planned on surrendering herself to custody Sunday evening |
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| 2021-01-17 11:56:00 |
U.S. |
Oil-and-Gas Industry Faces a Slow Recovery From Pandemic Lows |
Spending on oil production world-wide isn’t expected to climb back up to pre-pandemic levels through at least 2025 |
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| 2021-01-17 10:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Zoom CFO Opts for Equity Raise Instead of Debt Sale to Keep Options Open |
The software company known for its videoconferencing tool raised $2 billion in its first fundraising since going public |
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| 2021-01-17 10:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
The 12 Entertainers and Artists Who Will Define 2021 |
Breakout authors, actors, directors, artists and musicians who are set to have career-making years. WSJ. Magazine’s “12 for ’21” |
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| 2021-01-17 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Covid-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know When You Get the Shot |
Doctors answer questions about preparing for the Covid-19 vaccine |
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| 2021-01-17 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Black Women Ready to Virtually Cheer On Kamala Harris’s Inauguration |
President-elect Joe Biden and Ms. Harris will be sworn into office during a scaled-back inauguration in a heavily fortified Washington |
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| 2021-01-17 08:48:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Business Travel Is Projected to Last for Years |
Decline in corporate trips and conferences is hitting whole ecosystems of related commerce |
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| 2021-01-17 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Who Is Alexandra Andrews? The Breakout Novelist to Know This Year |
Part Elena Ferrante, part Patricia Highsmith–themed thriller, ‘Who Is Maud Dixon?’ is set to be one of the buzziest debut novels of the year |
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| 2021-01-17 08:00:00 |
Business |
In China, Tech-Worker Deaths Spark Online Backlash |
Criticism of companies grows after workers expose marathon hours, labor disputes |
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| 2021-01-17 08:00:00 |
Tech |
5G Rivals Face an $81 Billion Tab After Spectrum Buying Spree |
AT&T, Verizon expected to turn to bond markets and banks to finance bids in record-setting FCC airwaves auction |
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| 2021-01-17 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Commentary: Taxation May Be Global Shipping’s Upcoming Game Changer |
Subjecting shipping to a global minimum tax would reverse decades of tax avoidance by the sector, writes Olaf Merk of the International Transport Forum |
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| 2021-01-17 07:32:00 |
World |
India Tests Vaccine Superpowers With Covid-19 Inoculation Drive |
South Asian nation plans to inoculate hundreds of millions in coming months |
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| 2021-01-17 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Social-Media Algorithms Rule How We See the World. Good Luck Trying to Stop Them. |
What you see in your feeds isn’t up to you. What’s at stake is no longer just missing a birthday. It’s your sanity—and world peace. |
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| 2021-01-17 07:00:00 |
Economy |
China’s Economic Recovery Belies a Lingering Productivity Challenge |
State investments to fuel growth are amplifying slowing growth in productivity, an IMF report finds |
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| 2021-01-17 06:00:00 |
Politics |
Senate GOP Set to Argue Out-of-Office Trump Can’t be Convicted in Impeachment |
New report suggests most scholars are on the other side; trial could start this week |
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| 2021-01-17 06:00:00 |
Business |
Latest Covid-19 Lockdown Slams U.K. Business Owners |
Shifting pandemic rules make it hard to plan on inventory and staffing. And then there is Brexit. |
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| 2021-01-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
After Stock Surge, Investors Ask Companies What’s Ahead |
Rise of major indexes despite the worsening toll of the pandemic underscores the pressure on big companies |
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| 2021-01-16 18:59:00 |
World |
Mexico’s Move to Clear Cienfuegos of Drug Trafficking Faulted by U.S. |
Justice Department says release of evidence alleging former defense minister’s involvement undermines sharing of information |
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| 2021-01-16 18:37:00 |
Politics |
Man With Gun, Ammunition Arrested at Capitol Checkpoint |
Police stopped Virginia man at entrance to a secure perimeter erected after Jan. 6 riot |
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| 2021-01-16 18:27:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Judge Calls Venezuela’s $1 Billion Nonpayment to Creditor an Affront to U.S. Courts |
A federal judge established a sale process for Venezuela’s stake in Citgo Petroleum, though no transaction can occur under current Treasury Department rules |
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| 2021-01-16 18:02:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s First 10 Days to Focus on Covid-19, Economy, Environment and Racial Equity |
New administration aims to reverse many of Trump’s policies with flurry of executive actions |
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| 2021-01-16 14:32:00 |
World |
Palestinian Leader Calls First Vote in 15 Years, Amid Hopes to Heal Rift With U.S. |
The ballot could help bolster ties with the Biden administration, but divisions between Fatah and Hamas could yet scuttle the election |
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| 2021-01-16 14:12:00 |
Business |
Fiat Chrysler, PSA Group Merge to Create New Auto-Making Behemoth |
The newly formed auto maker, called Stellantis, to start trading Monday in Europe and Tuesday in New York |
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| 2021-01-16 13:35:00 |
World |
Ugandan President Claims Sixth Election Victory as Opposition Alleged Rigging |
The violent race pitched one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders against a populist whose message of change galvanized the country’s youth |
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| 2021-01-16 12:46:00 |
Election 2020 |
Pro-Trump Discussion Board Faces Possible Shutdown Over Violent, Racist Posts |
Web-hosting company says TheDonald.Win must clean up; domain’s owner says he has effectively lost control of it |
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| 2021-01-16 12:40:00 |
U.S. |
Solo Extremists Might Pose Higher Risk Than Organized Groups |
Far-right leaders urge followers to stay away from capitals where law-enforcement presence will be high through the presidential inauguration |
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| 2021-01-16 12:05:00 |
U.S. |
Foreign Investors Expect the Dollar to Remain Weak Under Biden |
Increased stimulus spending could play a role in further softening of the U.S. currency |
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| 2021-01-16 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Robots Turn 100—and Still Enthrall Us |
The intelligent, human-like machines long promised by science fiction still don’t exist, but they’ve played an important role in the modern imagination. |
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| 2021-01-16 12:00:00 |
Politics |
An Old Foe of Banks Could Be Wall Street’s New Top Cop |
Gary Gensler is expected to be Joe Biden’s pick to take over the Securities and Exchange Commission. ‘He will do things that are controversial.’ |
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| 2021-01-16 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Are Videogames the Future of Remote Work? |
One day soon, you may hear a colleague say those ominous words: ‘The boss would like to see you in her castle’ |
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| 2021-01-16 12:00:00 |
U.S. |
The Five Biggest Issues for Technology Companies in 2021 |
Antitrust lawsuits and maintaining growth are among the challenges, while electric vehicles and government help for U.S. chip makers are seen as bright spots. |
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| 2021-01-16 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pajamas Are the New Sweatpants—How to Wear Them Everywhere |
Men and women are trading their sad WFH uniforms for snazzy sleepwear, spending every waking hour in snugly bliss. These expert tips will help you style PJs for almost any socially distant activity. |
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| 2021-01-16 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
Who Taught Wharton’s Business School Dean Some Important Life Lessons |
Advisers helped guide Erika James through the hallways of academia to one of the most prestigious posts in the Ivy League |
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| 2021-01-16 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Porsche He Wanted Wasn’t Sold in the U.S. So He Built One. |
The clothing brand founder has spent years turning his 1995 911 Carrera RS tribute into the perfect driving experience |
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| 2021-01-16 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Eclipse Reagan as Oldest President as Washington Leadership Ages |
The average age in the Senate went from 54.4 to 62.9 years between 1987 and 2019, Congressional Research Service data show |
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| 2021-01-16 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Regulators Are Fed Up With Food-Delivery Fees |
Regulators say consumers often pay too much for the price of convenience in food delivery |
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| 2021-01-16 09:29:00 |
World |
Switzerland to Hold Referendum on Covid-19 Lockdown |
The vote, which could be held as soon as June, tests government’s legal powers and is latest example of Switzerland’s direct democracy |
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| 2021-01-16 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Some GOP Freshmen Mock Masks, Embrace Gun Rights, Spar With Colleagues |
Lawmakers including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert stir controversy over divisive issues, including election challenge |
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| 2021-01-16 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Discord Chat App Is Safer Now for Kids but Still Lacks Parental Controls |
Chat platform popular with gamers tries to shed anything-goes image; safety expert says, ‘I would give them a B+’ |
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| 2021-01-16 08:30:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Pakistani Artist Salman Toor’s Success Was a Surprise Even to Him |
The young artist, celebrated for a smash-hit Whitney Museum show and a fresh approach to figurative painting, on his significant year ahead |
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| 2021-01-16 08:13:00 |
U.S. |
You Can Go Back to the Ballpark—for a Covid Vaccination |
Many Major League Baseball franchises are offering their facilities up as vaccination super sites. What happens when baseball season starts? |
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| 2021-01-16 08:00:00 |
World |
American Students’ Love Affair With China Cools as Political Tensions Rise |
A decline in interest coincides with a deterioration in relations between Beijing and Washington |
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| 2021-01-16 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
These Fashion Influencers Say ‘Don’t Buy Anything’ |
Or at the very least, buy less. How a new wave of bloggers is rejecting the head-to-toe designer mentality. |
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| 2021-01-16 07:36:00 |
World |
Merkel’s Party Chooses Continuity by Appointing Centrist Leader |
New party chairman Armin Laschet is expected to adopt the German chancellor’s legacy of middle-of-the-road pragmatism |
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| 2021-01-16 07:00:00 |
Exhibition Review |
400 Years of Music, One Destination |
Nashville’s new National Museum of African American Music enshrines gospel, R&B and all that jazz. |
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| 2021-01-16 05:30:00 |
Business |
Groceries Prove a Pandemic Bright Spot for BP and Shell |
Oil majors bet offering more fresh food and services at gas-station stores can help offset declining oil income |
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| 2021-01-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Property Developers Have Huge Debts to Refinance |
The country’s real-estate firms need to repay up to an estimated $53.5 billion of offshore debt this year |
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| 2021-01-16 05:29:00 |
World |
U.A.E. Pushes Ahead With Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine, Hoping to Avoid Lockdowns as Cases Surge |
The Gulf nation expects to vaccinate half its population before the end of March |
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| 2021-01-16 02:37:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Carries Out Last Execution of Trump’s Term |
Dustin Higgs, the 13th and final federal inmate to die before President Trump leaves office, was executed after the Supreme Court gave its approval |
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| 2021-01-15 19:31:00 |
Arts |
Tom Hanks, Lady Gaga, J. Lo and Others Will Entertain at Joe Biden’s Inauguration |
Stars will perform at the ceremony and host a variety of star-studded concerts and fundraisers over several days |
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| 2021-01-15 19:05:00 |
U.S. |
FAA Approves First Fully Automated Commercial Drone Flights |
American Robotics granted permission to operate drones without hands-on piloting |
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| 2021-01-15 18:58:00 |
U.S. |
National Rifle Association Files for Bankruptcy |
Gun-rights group plans to move to Texas amid legal battle with New York’s attorney general |
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| 2021-01-15 18:50:00 |
Markets |
Alphabet, Intel, Exxon Mobil: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the news |
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| 2021-01-15 18:48:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s First Spending Blowout |
He doubles Obama’s 2009 plan even as the economy is poised to take off in 2021. |
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| 2021-01-15 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Boss Madigan Falls at Last |
Illinois gets a new House speaker, but the system of public-union dominance survives. |
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| 2021-01-15 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Betsy DeVos’s Education Record |
She did much good for school choice and due process on campus. |
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| 2021-01-15 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The 1776 Report |
A Trump commission tries to correct the historical record. |
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| 2021-01-15 18:28:00 |
Politics |
No Federal Charges in Case of Nine Discarded Pennsylvania Ballots |
DOJ cites insufficient evidence of criminal intent in case that drew Trump’s ire |
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| 2021-01-15 18:27:00 |
Books |
‘Rock Force’ Review: Proving MacArthur’s Valor |
‘I will return,’ vowed the general. To make that happen required a daring attack from the sky. |
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| 2021-01-15 18:23:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Won’t Penalize Vietnam for Alleged Currency Manipulation |
USTR holds fire despite citing harm done to American businesses |
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| 2021-01-15 18:20:00 |
Books |
‘A Holy Baptism of Fire & Blood’ Review: The Civil War’s Biblical Violence |
What prompted so many ordinary Americans to march to war? A belief in a sacred cause. |
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| 2021-01-15 18:06:00 |
Markets |
Capital One Fined for Anti-Money-Laundering Deficiencies |
Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said the bank admitted it had failed to maintain effective controls in a check-cashing business |
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| 2021-01-15 17:38:00 |
Politics |
Kudlow Criticizes Trump for Handling of Riot, Treatment of Pence |
President’s top economic adviser faulted his boss for recent actions, praised administration policy legacy on taxes and trade |
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| 2021-01-15 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
How the Left Hijacked Civil Rights |
For centuries black Americans debated how to overcome racism—but they always emphasized human agency and individual responsibility. |
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| 2021-01-15 17:11:00 |
Opinion |
Mainstream Media Partisanship Comes to Voice of America |
VOA aired a ‘news’ report in Pakistan that was no more than a repackaged Biden campaign ad. |
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| 2021-01-15 17:10:00 |
Tech |
Amazon, a Longtime E-Book Discounter, Is Accused of Driving Up the Price of E-Books |
Lawsuit alleges pricing deal between e-commerce giant and top five publishers hurts competition |
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| 2021-01-15 17:08:00 |
Opinion |
What WHO Won’t Learn From China |
Beijing likes the story that Covid began elsewhere but at least it could tell us about the virus in China today. |
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| 2021-01-15 16:55:00 |
Politics |
‘QAnon Shaman’ Left Pence Threatening Note at Capitol Riot, Prosecutors Say |
Authorities are seeking to keep Jacob Chansley detained until he faces a trial on charges connected to the siege by Trump supporters |
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| 2021-01-15 16:54:00 |
Politics |
Biden Outlines Plan for Bigger Federal Role in Covid-19 Vaccinations |
Will expand use of Defense Production Act to increase production of vaccines, vaccination supplies |
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| 2021-01-15 16:42:00 |
Politics |
Start Date of Trump Impeachment Trial Still Uncertain |
Pelosi provides no guidance on when article will be sent to Senate, which will also juggle Biden nominees and Covid-19 aid |
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| 2021-01-15 16:38:00 |
World |
Mexico Accuses U.S. of Fabricating Drug-Trafficking Charges Against General |
President López Obrador criticizes DEA after Mexican attorney general’s office decided not to prosecute Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos |
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| 2021-01-15 16:37:00 |
Opinion |
Capitol Events and Excusing Violent Actions |
The reporters and commentators who are indignant about Trump supporters threatening the rule of law sang a different tune last year in reaction to hundreds of major antifa and Black Lives Matter protests that were “mostly peaceful.” |
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| 2021-01-15 16:36:00 |
Opinion |
‘Exodus’ Not the Model for Parsing America |
Leon Kass’s assertion that “For most of its history, America was a nation characterized by reverence as much as by liberty” belies history. |
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| 2021-01-15 16:35:00 |
Opinion |
St. Lawrence’s Tears and the Perseid Meteors |
Medieval language was rich with allegory and metaphor, and those of the time often drew such types of connections to natural phenomena. |
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| 2021-01-15 16:35:00 |
Markets |
Biden Stimulus Adds Fuel to Copper Rally |
Prices lifted by buoyant demand from China and wagers on improving global economy |
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| 2021-01-15 16:31:00 |
Politics |
Trump Spends Final Days Focused on GOP Defectors, Senate Defense |
The president and allies are simultaneously preparing for his White House departure and Senate trial |
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| 2021-01-15 16:23:00 |
Politics |
Biden Covid-19 Relief Plan Aims to Ease Poverty, Advance Democratic Priorities |
President-elect’s $1.9 trillion proposal would help low-income families while also eyeing long-term policy goals |
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| 2021-01-15 16:17:00 |
CFO Journal |
Chubb Taps Investment Banker as Next Finance Chief |
Peter Enns will become CFO of the insurance company, succeeding Philip Bancroft |
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| 2021-01-15 16:07:00 |
Business |
Mobile Game Company Playtika’s Shares Rise 17% in Debut |
Company’s IPO fueled by growth in at-home games and demand for new share offerings |
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| 2021-01-15 16:06:00 |
World |
Vaccine Shortfall to Hit Europe, Canada as Pfizer Plant Is Upgraded |
Governments incensed at rescheduling of deliveries, accuse companies of reneging on contracts |
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| 2021-01-15 15:41:00 |
CIO Journal |
Enterprise Tech Startups Among Big Winners in Recent VC Deals |
U.S. internet sector landed some $15 billion in funding in the fourth quarter, spurred in part by pandemic’s impact on digital-focused initiatives |
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| 2021-01-15 15:41:00 |
Tech |
WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy Rollout After User Backlash, Confusion |
Facebook-owned messaging service acknowledges confusion among users over changes in its handling of data |
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| 2021-01-15 14:54:00 |
CFO Journal |
AMC Networks Names ViacomCBS Executive as Its New Finance Chief |
Christina Spade left ViacomCBS in December, one year after merger close |
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| 2021-01-15 14:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Blowout |
Who voted for this? |
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| 2021-01-15 14:24:00 |
Health Policy |
Covid-19 Vaccine Leaders Waited Months to Approve Distribution Plans |
Holdup left states with little time to develop mass-vaccination plan; U.S. says it needed time for interagency clearance |
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| 2021-01-15 14:18:00 |
Business |
France Blocks $20 Billion Takeover of Carrefour by Canada’s Couche-Tard |
Concern about jobs and nation’s food security scuttles retailer’s sale |
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| 2021-01-15 14:15:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Agencies, Congress Launch Reviews Into Handling of Capitol Riots |
Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré enlisted to lead congressional probe; inspectors general at Justice, Homeland Security, Defense and Interior departments to probe possible weaknesses |
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| 2021-01-15 14:07:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Former Petrofac Executive Pleads Guilty to Three Counts of Bribery |
The charges were related to corrupt offers and payments worth about $3.3 billion, according to the U.K. Serious Fraud Office |
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| 2021-01-15 13:54:00 |
Masterpiece |
An Embattled Statue, Under Siege |
Vinnie Ream’s sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, which appeared in photos from the recent Capitol riots, has long had its detractors; now the time is ripe for a positive reassessment. |
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| 2021-01-15 13:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
America Made by Hand |
A new exhibition at Arkansas’s Crystal Bridges Museum explores the art of craft. |
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| 2021-01-15 13:20:00 |
Markets |
America’s Big Banks Girded for a Wave of Bad Loans. They’re Still Waiting. |
JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo all reported better-than-expected earnings. Reserve releases and Wall Street powered the results. |
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| 2021-01-15 13:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
Activist Annie Duflo Uses Data and Incentives to Fight Global Poverty |
The executive director of Innovations for Poverty Action argues that rigorous experiments can produce better policies to help solve seemingly intractable development problems |
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| 2021-01-15 13:12:00 |
World |
Ugandan Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine Says Soldiers Stormed His Home |
Musician-turned-lawmaker reports raid after election, raising fears of unrest with results expected Saturday |
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| 2021-01-15 13:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
These 5 Cheeses Will Transport You to France |
While you’re waiting for the borders to reopen, why not take a culinary trip by way of French fromages? Here, five tantalizing, regional tastes handpicked by one of France’s top cheesemongers. |
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| 2021-01-15 13:00:00 |
Business |
Walmart E-commerce Boss Marc Lore to Leave |
Jet.com founder joined to run an Amazon counterattack, but much of his e-commerce operations had been folded into Walmart’s store business |
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| 2021-01-15 12:58:00 |
Books |
‘The Lives of Lucian Freud, Vol. 2’ Review: Chaos and Character |
A painter’s journey from enfant terrible to the great portraitist of his age. |
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| 2021-01-15 12:51:00 |
Books |
‘Boomers’ Review: Eminent Aquarians |
The Baby Boom cohort inherited postwar American prosperity. What have they done with it? |
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| 2021-01-15 12:46:00 |
Politics |
IRS Will Start Accepting Tax Returns Feb. 12, Later Than Usual |
Delayed start to tax season due to Covid-relief legislation means refunds will be delayed |
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| 2021-01-15 12:39:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Common Carrier’ Solution to Social-Media Censorship |
Railroads can’t refuse to carry passengers for their political views. The same rule should apply to online monopolies, legal scholar Richard Epstein argues. |
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| 2021-01-15 12:36:00 |
Opinion |
New York, I Love You, but We Can’t Go On Like This |
The Empire State and its biggest city need a financial and political intervention before it’s too late. |
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| 2021-01-15 12:36:00 |
Markets |
Ethanol Lobbyists Don’t Want to Be Labeled |
Makers and owners of boats, motorcycles and other equipment that can be harmed by high ethanol blends want more prominent warning |
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| 2021-01-15 12:27:00 |
Markets |
More Cash Means More Problems for Big Banks |
Large lenders like JPMorgan Chase are sitting on much more cash than they need |
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| 2021-01-15 12:13:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Decorate Around Home Gym Equipment |
Treadmill or exercise bike threatening to scuttle your interior-design plan? It doesn’t have to. Here, strategies to finesse the gym that’s landed in your bedroom. |
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| 2021-01-15 12:11:00 |
Politics |
Inauguration Guide: Schedule of Events, Performances and How to Watch |
Organizers have planned a mix of in-person and virtual events for the start of Joe Biden’s presidency |
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| 2021-01-15 12:06:00 |
World |
Mexican Former Defense Minister Cleared of Drug Allegations |
Mexican attorney general’s office finds no evidence Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos protected or aided cartel members |
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| 2021-01-15 12:02:00 |
U.S. |
What U.S.-Europe Relations Under Biden May Look Like |
Among other things, the new administration likely will halt a Trump plan to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany |
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| 2021-01-15 11:57:00 |
Markets |
Stimulus Checks Can’t Come Soon Enough for U.S. Retailers |
Holiday retail sales slump boosts the argument for Biden administration’s stimulus plans |
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| 2021-01-15 11:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
The World Needs a Real Investigation Into the Origins of Covid-19 |
A team of WHO researchers has arrived in China but won’t investigate the possibility that the coronavirus originated in a lab. |
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| 2021-01-15 11:18:00 |
A-hed |
How to Make a Movie About the Covid-19 Pandemic During the Pandemic |
The question: Does anyone want to see on screen what they experience every day? |
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| 2021-01-15 11:17:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: ‘Pickard County Atlas’ Review |
Chris Harding Thornton’s debut follows a sheriff’s deputy in a town full of troubles. |
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| 2021-01-15 11:15:00 |
Books |
‘Trio’ Review: A Cinematic Novel from William Boyd |
Vanity, rivalry, sexual jealousy—and a producer who consoles himself with drink. |
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| 2021-01-15 11:13:00 |
Books |
‘Devils, Lusts & Strange Desires’ Review: The Elusive Patricia Highsmith |
The personality of her most famous character, Tom Ripley, echoed a more mysterious creation: Highsmith herself. |
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| 2021-01-15 11:10:00 |
Business |
More Restaurants Resist Indoor-Dining Bans as Restrictions Remain |
States have stepped up enforcement of the rules, heightening the risk for restaurants |
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| 2021-01-15 11:03:00 |
WSJ Logistics Report |
Today’s Logistics Report: YRC’s Heavyweight Aid; Fighting for Chips; Vetting Suppliers |
Today’s Top Supply Chain & Logistics News from WSJ |
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| 2021-01-15 11:03:00 |
Books |
Fiction: ‘That Old Country Music’ Review |
Kevin Barry’s Ireland-set short stories, and two more new collections. |
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| 2021-01-15 11:01:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Hermione Lee on Real Lives Reimagined |
Selected by the author of the forthcoming ‘Tom Stoppard: A Life.’ |
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| 2021-01-15 11:01:00 |
World |
Dutch Prime Minister Resigns Over Child-Benefits Scandal |
Thousands of families in the Netherlands have been wrongly accused of child benefit fraud since 2012 |
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| 2021-01-15 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where Trump Came From—and Where Trumpism Is Going |
A populist movement rooted in worries about globalization and alienation from elites culminated in the storming of the Capitol. What can conservatives salvage from the debris? |
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| 2021-01-15 10:53:00 |
Books |
‘Patch Work’ Review: A Stitch in Time |
A fashion curator’s journey into the sumptuous weave of history—and her own life. |
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| 2021-01-15 10:52:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Avoid the 5 Worst Bedroom Interior-Design Mistakes |
Unrestful décor is the last thing we need right now. We asked architects and designers how to avoid the most common errors. |
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| 2021-01-15 10:49:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: ‘Modern Art Explorer’ Review |
Picture books bring the museum home to inspire the eye and mind of young artists. |
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| 2021-01-15 10:14:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Prosecutors Credited Boeing for Compliance, Organizational Reforms |
Boeing’s $2.5 billion settlement over the 737 MAX demonstrates the importance of ensuring that compliance and safety programs are effectively structured, lawyers say |
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| 2021-01-15 10:11:00 |
Economy |
Industrial Production in U.S. Rose a Solid 1.6% in December |
Production data provides a source of strength for the economy as consumer spending and employment gains slow |
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| 2021-01-15 10:08:00 |
World |
Even Under New Leadership, Germany Won’t Confront China |
Successor to Angela Merkel is unlikely to join a Biden-led alliance to confront the Asian giant |
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| 2021-01-15 10:00:00 |
Markets |
The Story Behind the Market’s Hottest Funds |
Thematic ETFs allow investors to bet on trends and concepts—but their narrow focus increases their risk |
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| 2021-01-15 10:00:00 |
World |
David Barclay, Secretive British Tycoon, Bought London’s Ritz Hotel |
Reclusive investor, who died at 86, worked closely with his twin brother until they squabbled |
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| 2021-01-15 09:41:00 |
Markets |
Bloomberg’s Big Challenger Can’t Afford to Slip |
Investors have high hopes for the new financial-data giant created by the imminent merger of London Stock Exchange Group and Refinitiv |
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| 2021-01-15 09:04:00 |
Tech |
How Twitter, Facebook Shrank President Trump’s Social Reach |
Because of recently placed blocks, the president has lost the ability to communicate easily with roughly 150 million followers and subscribers |
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| 2021-01-15 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Companies Brace Themselves for New ESG Regulations Under Biden |
Businesses and trade groups are hoping to get clarity about—and influence—expected rules on environmental, social and governance issues |
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| 2021-01-15 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Arizona Is America’s Covid-19 Hot Spot and on the Brink of Crisis |
Hospitals are close to full in state with most coronavirus infections and hospitalizations per capita in nation |
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| 2021-01-15 08:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Red-Wine Pasta With Pancetta and Chestnuts |
Sick of the same old spaghetti? Try red-wine pasta with chestnuts and pancetta, or fettuccine with a luscious mushroom ragù. 5 quick, comforting recipes that put the new back in noodles. |
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| 2021-01-15 08:53:00 |
Economy |
Biden’s Two-Pronged Attack on Income Inequality |
The president-elect’s plan could rapidly cut unemployment—but at a hefty price |
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| 2021-01-15 08:48:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.7% in December as Covid-19 Cases Rose |
Drop marks third straight month of decline in measure of spending at stores, vehicle dealerships, restaurants and online |
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| 2021-01-15 08:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mafaldine With Crushed Pink Peppercorns and Parmigiano Reggiano |
Sick of the same old spaghetti? Try red-wine pasta with chestnuts and pancetta, or fettuccine with a luscious mushroom ragù. 5 quick, comforting recipes that put the new back in noodles. |
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| 2021-01-15 08:43:00 |
Markets |
Wells Fargo Profit Rises to End Topsy-Turvy Year |
Bank’s profit edges up 4%, though revenue falls nearly 10% in fourth quarter |
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| 2021-01-15 08:43:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Slide on Joe Biden’s Tax Plans |
The S&P 500 is on track to end the week with losses as investors worry that new stimulus plans will lead to higher taxes |
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| 2021-01-15 08:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
Strozzapreti With Carrots |
Sick of the same old spaghetti? Try red-wine pasta with chestnuts and pancetta, or fettuccine with a luscious mushroom ragù. 5 quick, comforting recipes that put the new back in noodles. |
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| 2021-01-15 08:30:00 |
Markets |
Citigroup Beats Profit Expectations for Fourth Quarter |
Revenue fell 10%, but the bank drew down $1.5 billion of the reserves it had set aside for loan losses |
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| 2021-01-15 08:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
These Recipes Make Pasta Exciting Again |
Sick of the same old spaghetti? Try red-wine pasta with chestnuts and pancetta, or fettuccine with a luscious mushroom ragù. 5 quick, comforting recipes that put the new back in noodles. |
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| 2021-01-15 08:23:00 |
Politics |
Biden Names Kessler Chief Science Officer for Covid Response |
David A. Kessler, who led the FDA under two presidents, will help rush the production and distribution of vaccines and new Covid drugs |
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| 2021-01-15 08:17:00 |
Business |
Exxon Draws SEC Probe Over Permian Basin Asset Valuation |
Whistleblower complaint alleges that lower-level employees were pressured to use unrealistic assumptions on drilling |
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| 2021-01-15 07:57:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Profit Soars 42% After Bank Releases Reserves for Bad Loans |
Still, CEO Jamie Dimon says bank remains positioned for ‘significant near-term economic uncertainty’ |
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| 2021-01-15 07:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
Acura TLX A-Spec: Athletic and Built for American Tastes |
The American-bred, entry-luxury midsize sedan from Honda’s premium division gets a whole-body transplant for 2021. And the music coming from the sound system? Heaven, says Dan Neil. |
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| 2021-01-15 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Insurers Face Big Payouts to U.K. Businesses Over Covid Disruptions |
U.K. Supreme Court rules insurers must pay out on business-interruption claims in a legal case that could have wide-ranging ramifications |
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| 2021-01-15 07:28:00 |
World |
Australia Considers New Covid-19 Quarantine Strategy: Outback Isolation |
Fearing the import of new coronavirus strains, one state wants to repurpose remote camps designed for resources workers |
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| 2021-01-15 07:20:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Offers a Rare Sneak Peek at North Korea’s Weapons Program |
Leader says Pyongyang is developing military drones, a nuclear-powered submarine and surveillance satellites |
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| 2021-01-15 07:15:00 |
World |
Russia to Follow U.S. in Leaving Open Skies Treaty |
Withdrawal will complicate any potential efforts by President-elect Joe Biden to re-enter the agreement |
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| 2021-01-15 07:10:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Missiles and Nuclear Weapons: Everything You Need to Know |
Kim Jong Un vows to continue advancing an arsenal that has the potential to hit anywhere in the U.S. |
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| 2021-01-15 07:01:00 |
World |
Paris to Revamp Traffic-Clogged Champs-Élysées as a City Garden |
As cities around the world rethink living and working spaces after Covid-19, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo pushes for more space for walkers and cyclists |
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| 2021-01-15 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Mask Makers Work With FEMA, Get Antitrust Protection |
3M and Honeywell are among those meeting to coordinate production and distribution of N95 masks and other Covid-19 protective equipment |
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| 2021-01-15 06:16:00 |
Markets |
Ant Group Is Moving Quickly to Comply With Regulations, China’s Central Bank Says |
The fintech giant has set up a working group to address problems recently flagged by Chinese regulators |
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| 2021-01-15 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Value of Low-Rated Loans, Biotech Startup Acquisitions Jump, Posh Restaurant Delivery |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-15 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Startup Pushes Picture-in-Picture Ads for Streaming TV |
The format could grow in popularity as viewership of live programming continues to grow |
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| 2021-01-15 05:58:00 |
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Fake Covid-19 Vaccines: What to Know |
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| 2021-01-15 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Lots of Life Left in Fed’s Bond Buying, Central Bank Officials Say |
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| 2021-01-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Pet Store Still Has Room for Thoughtful Bulls |
The pet industry is attractive, but investors need to be choosy as the pandemic adoption boom tails off |
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| 2021-01-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Senate Will Test Viability of Expanding Courts, D.C. Statehood |
Remarks made by key Democratic senators lend oxygen to some progressive wish list items |
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| 2021-01-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
A Year On, China Falls Short on Trade-Deal Targets |
Purchases of U.S. goods are behind schedule, although some see progress in opening markets to U.S. companies |
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| 2021-01-15 05:30:00 |
Markets |
When Some Investors Look at Stocks They See Dollars, Not Shares |
A new way of stock-market wagering is taking hold among younger investors who prefer to think about how much they can spend instead of how many shares they can afford. |
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| 2021-01-15 05:25:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Vaccinations Give Shot in Arm to Israeli Stocks |
Israel’s benchmark stock index has outperformed both the S&P 500 and the Euro Stoxx Index this year |
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| 2021-01-15 03:47:00 |
Markets |
Americans Banned From Investing in Xiaomi as U.S. Expands Blacklist |
Chinese smartphone giant was a surprise inclusion on list of companies U.S. says support China’s military |
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| 2021-01-15 01:02:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Executes Inmate Infected With Covid-19 |
Supreme Court rejects claims that coronavirus could lead to exceptional pain when receiving lethal doses of pentobarbital |
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| 2021-01-14 22:47:00 |
National Security |
Trump Orders Military Shift to Spur Israeli-Arab Cooperation Against Iran |
Defense policy move is latest step by administration to shape Middle East agenda for Biden |
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| 2021-01-14 20:35:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors Unveil More Criminal Charges Over Flint Water Crisis |
Michigan officials announce charges against a host of former state and local officials, following two made Wednesday against former governor |
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| 2021-01-14 19:23:00 |
Markets |
Fannie, Freddie Taxpayer Stake Won't Be Restructured Under Trump |
Decision effectively ends push to ensure that mortgage giants eventually return to private hands |
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| 2021-01-14 19:14:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Trump Order Clarifies Chinese Company Ban, But Questions Linger |
Compliance officers are struggling to figure out whether related companies—not just those on the blacklist—are also blocked, lawyers say |
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| 2021-01-14 19:10:00 |
Politics |
Charges Leveled at Men Accused of Assaulting Police With Flag, Fire Extinguisher in Capitol Riot |
Man carrying Confederate flag in Capitol was also charged |
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| 2021-01-14 19:08:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Apple’s App Store Removes Social Media Platform Wimkin Over Calls to Violence |
Wimkin founder says he had removed incendiary posts before Apple ejected the platform from the App Store |
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| 2021-01-14 19:08:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Propose $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Relief Package |
President-elect will urge Congress to back $1,400 per-person direct payments and ask for funding for testing and vaccine distribution |
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| 2021-01-14 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi’s Top Priority: Consolidating Power |
Her first bills in the new Congress would dilute ballot integrity and make D.C. a state. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Jack Dorsey Has Second Thoughts |
The politicization of technology jeopardizes the ‘open internet’ itself. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
The Good News on Cancer |
Mortality keeps falling, but the pandemic may slow progress. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Pennsylvania’s Last 2020 Election Mess |
A mail-vote fiasco comes to an end, 70 days after the election. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:23:00 |
Markets |
Jumia Shares Notch Third Straight Day of Gains |
Citron Research, which once had a short position on Jumia, now believes the e-commerce company’s stock could grow |
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| 2021-01-14 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Liz Cheney Shows What Leadership Looks Like |
The sooner Republicans demystify Donald Trump, the better for them and for the country. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Those $2,000 Checks Won’t Boost the Economy |
Politicians love direct payments, but people spend more only when long-term income rises. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden Can Learn From the Gipper’s Example of Unity |
After a harsh campaign 40 years ago, Reagan reached out to opponents in his inaugural address. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
How to Make the Islamic World Less Radical |
Recontextualize the teachings of Islam to address extremism—and to inspire reform. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Big Business’s Sharp Left Turn |
Corporations’ new political role carries serious political and legal consequences. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:10:00 |
Books |
‘The Compleat Victory’ Review: A Hard Campaign, With Blunders |
The British general should have fallen back, but pride made retreat unpalatable. Instead he rolled the dice even as the Americans gathered strength. |
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| 2021-01-14 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Merkel on Trump’s Twitter Ban |
‘The freedom of opinion is a fundamental right.’ |
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| 2021-01-14 18:06:00 |
Politics |
Departing Antitrust Chief Backs Changes to Strengthen Enforcement |
Makan Delrahim says policy makers may want to toughen rules for mergers, competition in the tech space |
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| 2021-01-14 17:30:00 |
Film Review |
‘The White Tiger’ Review: Funny, Ferocious, Burning Bright |
A young Indian man climbs the social ladder in Ramin Bahrani’s epic adaptation of the award-winning novel by Aravind Adiga. |
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| 2021-01-14 17:29:00 |
Opinion |
Biden and the Obama Tax Warning |
New administration threatens industrialized world’s highest tax rate on business. |
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| 2021-01-14 17:27:00 |
Television Review |
‘One Night in Miami’ Review: A Gathering of Greats |
Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown spar and spark at a critical moment in each of their lives in this compelling fantasy directed by Regina King. |
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| 2021-01-14 17:24:00 |
Film Review |
‘My Little Sister’ Review: Her Brother’s Keeper |
In Switzerland’s affecting Oscar entry, a playwright strengthens the bonds with her dying twin. |
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| 2021-01-14 17:22:00 |
Opinion |
‘Uncle Vanya’ and ‘King Lear’ Reviews: Russian and British Classics for Free |
An intimate 2018 adaptation that makes Chekhov’s quintessentially Russian play feel contemporary; a conventional production from 1973 of the Shakespearean tragedy starring a young James Earl Jones. |
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| 2021-01-14 17:20:00 |
Film Review |
‘Locked Down’ Review: A Covid-Era Heist |
Silly shenanigans during the pandemic, with Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor as larcenous ex-lovers still living together. |
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| 2021-01-14 17:06:00 |
World |
Iran Seeks Leverage in Nuclear Standoff With U.S. |
Tehran wants U.S. to lift sanctions as price to recommit to landmark accord; some say moves aim to pressure Biden |
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| 2021-01-14 17:00:00 |
Television Review |
‘WandaVision’ Review: Less Than a Modern Marvel |
Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s foray into old-time TV gets the genre right, but not much else. |
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| 2021-01-14 16:54:00 |
World |
U.S. Moves to Block Telecom Tech from China and Others Deemed Foes |
It will be up to Biden administration to pursue the rules, which also name Russia, Iran and North Korea |
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| 2021-01-14 16:33:00 |
Politics |
Biden Names Acting Pentagon Chief to Serve Until Nominee’s Confirmation |
David Norquist, currently Defense Department’s No. 2, will lead Pentagon until Lloyd Austin’s confirmation |
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| 2021-01-14 16:32:00 |
Politics |
Justice Department Probe Faults Sessions in Pressing Policy of Separating Immigrant Families |
Inspector general says leadership didn’t coordinate with other departments, leading to children not being reunited with parents |
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| 2021-01-14 16:26:00 |
Politics |
Conservative Republican Tom Rice Explains Why He Voted to Impeach Trump |
‘The more I looked at it, the madder I got,’ South Carolina congressman said in interview |
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| 2021-01-14 16:17:00 |
Business |
Airlines, FAA Tighten Security Ahead of Biden Inauguration |
American is extending an alcohol sales ban and several airlines won’t allow passengers to carry firearms in checked luggage |
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| 2021-01-14 16:10:00 |
World |
Israel Vaccine Data Suggests Decrease in Covid-19 Infection Rate After First Dose |
The early data, indicating a 33% decline, could offer lessons to other countries rolling out vaccination campaigns |
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| 2021-01-14 16:07:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Christopher & Banks Files for Bankruptcy, Closing All Stores |
The women’s apparel retailer is looking to sell its e-commerce business out of bankruptcy |
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| 2021-01-14 15:49:00 |
Markets |
Poshmark’s Stock Price More Than Doubles in Market Debut |
Investor enthusiasm reflects the soaring demand for IPOs as well as interest in secondhand goods sold online |
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| 2021-01-14 15:47:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Accuses MIT Professor of Hiding Extensive China Ties in Federal Grant Application |
Mechanical engineering professor Gang Chen allegedly supported China’s effort to recruit talent to the country |
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| 2021-01-14 15:30:00 |
World |
U.K. to Ban Travelers From South America Because of New Virus Strain |
The variant is believed to have emerged in the Brazilian Amazon; the ban will also apply to travelers from Portugal and elsewhere |
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| 2021-01-14 15:23:00 |
Economy |
Jobs Market Has Long Recovery Ahead, Says Fed’s Powell |
Fed chairman’s comments are indication that easy-money policies will remain in place for the foreseeable future |
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| 2021-01-14 15:15:00 |
Markets |
Banks Can’t Blacklist Entire Industries Under New OCC Rule |
Rule comes in response to complaints from oil-and-gas businesses |
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| 2021-01-14 15:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Mexico Vacation During the Pandemic? The Rewards vs. Risks |
Even with rising Covid cases and renewed lockdowns, the country maintains stubborn allure |
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| 2021-01-14 15:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Urban Meyer Nears a Comeback—to Coach the Jacksonville Jaguars |
The coach won national championships at Ohio State and Florida and is now taking his first shot at the NFL |
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| 2021-01-14 14:48:00 |
Markets |
GameStop Stock Soars and Social-Media Traders Claim Victory |
Members of Reddit’s popular WallStreetBets forum have been touting GameStop for weeks |
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| 2021-01-14 14:46:00 |
Opinion |
What Has Trump Actually Incited? It’s a Lot |
The incitement case against him isn’t just the use of a few words he uttered before the assault by his followers on the Capitol but the conduct over an extended period leading up to his rally. |
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| 2021-01-14 14:45:00 |
Business |
Toyota to Pay $180 Million to Settle Complaint Over Delayed Emissions Defect Reports |
Car maker violated reporting requirements of the EPA’s Clean Air Act for about a decade, according to DOJ complaint |
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| 2021-01-14 14:45:00 |
Opinion |
Police Equipment and Its Proper, Lawful Use |
There is a reason we arm our police. |
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| 2021-01-14 14:44:00 |
Opinion |
Nancy Pelosi and Command in Nuclear War |
She has every right as speaker and No. 2 in succession after the vice president to be reassured precisely of the constitutional role of the U.S. military in a national crisis. |
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| 2021-01-14 14:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Tap Jaime Harrison, Former Senate Candidate, to Lead DNC |
Harrison gained attention for fundraising in his unsuccessful 2020 bid against Sen. Lindsey Graham |
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| 2021-01-14 14:39:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended January 9 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-01-14 14:35:00 |
Tech |
With New CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel Welcomes Back Its ‘Chief Geek’ |
Chip giant’s next leader brings engineering background, Christian faith to company confronting array of challenges |
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| 2021-01-14 14:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Take the Guilt Out of Takeout |
Startups around the country are looking to lighten the burden on landfills by offering takeout in reusable containers. Will consumers get on board? |
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| 2021-01-14 14:13:00 |
Logistics Report |
Trucker YRC Got 95% of All Covid-19 National Security Loan Funding |
The financially ailing freight carrier for military agencies was one of only 11 recipients of funds aimed at supporting defense contractors during the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-14 13:52:00 |
Tech |
Cisco Agrees to New Deal to Buy Acacia for $115 a Share |
Networking-equipment giant boosts purchase price by 64% in deal that values Acacia at about $4.5 billion |
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| 2021-01-14 13:28:00 |
Markets |
Carnival’s Wave Season Should Lift Its Shares |
Even as many investors have given up, Carnival’s latest bookings update shows consumer demand for the cruise industry hasn’t sunk |
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| 2021-01-14 13:21:00 |
Hedge Funds |
James Simons Steps Down as Chairman of Renaissance Technologies |
The investing pioneer is stepping back from his role as chairman at highly successful quant hedge fund |
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| 2021-01-14 13:10:00 |
Markets |
Oil Market Has Plenty of Wild Cards Remaining |
The suspense of OPEC and its partners’ strained meeting has been resolved, but there is still room for surprise from two countries outside that group |
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| 2021-01-14 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
What Legislative Powers Are Left for Impeachment to Defend? |
Trump committed the sort of offense the Founders had in mind, but this isn’t the Congress they wanted. |
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| 2021-01-14 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s CIA Pick Could Set the Agency Right |
William Burns will rein in intelligence with an outsider’s touch. |
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| 2021-01-14 12:58:00 |
CFO Journal |
Diageo CFO Mikells to Leave; North America Finance Chief to Take Over |
Lavanya Chandrashekar is set to take over as the drinks company’s CFO on July 1 |
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| 2021-01-14 12:49:00 |
Business |
Google Proceeds With Fitbit Deal, But Government Reviews Continue |
Acquisition closes after the search giant made concessions around data privacy in the European Union |
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| 2021-01-14 12:28:00 |
Markets |
China Holdup Proves Costly for Cisco |
Network giant boosts price for Acacia by 64% as slow Chinese approval dragged out deal’s close |
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| 2021-01-14 12:25:00 |
Politics |
Busy Senate to Juggle Trump Impeachment Trial, Biden Agenda |
Covid-19 aid, confirming nominees are also on agenda as new administration kicks off |
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| 2021-01-14 12:18:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chocolate Chip, Walnut and Leaf Lard Cookies |
We’re done with avoiding it. Indeed, we’re saving it, rendering it and using it to make all kinds of dishes more delicious. |
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| 2021-01-14 12:16:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Debuts New Galaxy Smartphones, Eyeing Pandemic-Weary Consumers |
Lineup extends many selling points of previous launches, but base model sells for $200 less than last year’s version |
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| 2021-01-14 12:03:00 |
Real Estate |
Interior Design That Merges Modern and Traditional |
In a Seattle home, a designer brokers a peace between a couple’s warring tastes without compromising style |
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| 2021-01-14 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Religion Shaped Modern Economics |
In the 18th century, a new Protestant belief that people have control over their destinies fostered the rise of free-market ideas. |
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| 2021-01-14 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
In Pared Back Season, U.S. Figure Skating Will Still Hand Out National Titles |
Men’s champion Nathan Chen aims to win his fifth crown, but ladies champion will likely change as Alysa Liu adjusts to a changing body |
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| 2021-01-14 11:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cauliflower Lahmacun With Sumac-Spiced Onions and Yogurt |
Minced and roasted, cauliflower becomes succulent and deeply savory. It makes a terrific veggie alternative to the minced beef or lamb that typically tops a Turkish lahmacun. |
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| 2021-01-14 11:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Vegetarian Recipe Has Seriously Meaty Appeal |
Minced and roasted, cauliflower becomes succulent and deeply savory. It makes a terrific veggie alternative to the minced beef or lamb that typically tops a Turkish lahmacun. |
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| 2021-01-14 11:01:00 |
Business |
Tech Companies Join Effort Focused on Covid-19 Vaccine Records |
Microsoft and Oracle are among firms behind the initiative to help consumers demonstrate their vaccination status |
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| 2021-01-14 11:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
IBM to Acquire Cloud Computing Consultant Taos Mountain |
Deal marks latest step in IBM’s mission to bring customers into cloud era, in which software and data are accessed online |
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| 2021-01-14 10:56:00 |
Politics |
Extremists in Capitol Riots Had Histories of Violent Rhetoric and Threats |
Far-right groups and white nationalists publicly discussed the Jan. 6 rally, activity that should have been enough to put law enforcement on high alert, current and former government officials say |
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| 2021-01-14 10:07:00 |
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The Covid-19 Death Toll Is Even Worse Than It Looks |
World-wide deaths are running far beyond what would have been expected without the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-14 10:00:00 |
Economy |
WSJ Survey: U.S. Economic Growth Will Exceed 4% in 2021 |
Covid-19 vaccinations and additional government aid boost 2021 forecast by economists |
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| 2021-01-14 09:05:00 |
Markets |
GameStop, Delta, BlackRock: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures tick up ahead of Biden speech on stimulus plans |
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| 2021-01-14 09:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Axios Wants to Help Companies Write Like Its Reporters—for $10,000 a Year, or More |
AxiosHQ communications platform to launch with Delta Air Lines and AT&T among early customers |
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| 2021-01-14 08:58:00 |
Business |
Stripe Bans Trump, but Donations Still Come Through |
Visitors to the president’s campaign website are directed to WinRed, a Stripe customer, to make donations |
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| 2021-01-14 08:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving. James Harden. That’s It. That’s the Brooklyn Nets. |
After a monumental trade, a trio grows in the New York City outer borough |
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| 2021-01-14 08:50:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise as Pandemic Weighs on Economy |
Initial claims for benefits jumped to nearly one million last week as coronavirus surge triggers layoffs |
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| 2021-01-14 08:47:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Creep Up Ahead of Biden’s Stimulus Speech |
Equity markets have been largely muted this week despite the political turmoil engulfing Washington |
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| 2021-01-14 08:30:00 |
CMO Today |
WPP Names Rob Reilly Global Chief Creative Officer |
The former McCann executive, known for buzzy campaigns for State Street, American Express and Burger King, joins WPP as the company rethinks its creative strategy |
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| 2021-01-14 08:27:00 |
Tech |
Chips Are in Hot Demand—and That’s a Problem |
Surging appetite for 5G smartphones, rebounding car sales squeeze semiconductor makers |
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| 2021-01-14 08:13:00 |
Politics |
Republican Voters Stick by Trump as Some Lawmakers Seek Distance |
GOP lawmakers such as Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina oppose impeachment while criticizing president |
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| 2021-01-14 08:00:00 |
Tech |
CES 2021: From Toilets to Coffee Tables, the Best Smart-Home Gadgets Hide the Tech |
At this year’s virtual tech extravaganza, a new wave of home tech aims to blend in, not stand out |
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| 2021-01-14 07:59:00 |
Business |
Delta Looks Toward Recovery After Dark Pandemic Winter |
Airline posted 2020 loss of nearly $12.4 billion, making it the company’s worst year ever |
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| 2021-01-14 07:54:00 |
U.S. |
Gov. Cuomo’s Plan for Mobile Sports Betting in New York Faces Questions |
Lawmakers believe state should enact more expansive structure, rather than a competitive approach, that would allow for at least eight operators |
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| 2021-01-14 07:30:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Zico Beverage Brand Founder Buys Company Back From Coca-Cola |
Mark Rampolla, co-founder of venture firm PowerPlant Ventures, is reuniting with a beverage brand he sold to Coca-Cola in 2013 |
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| 2021-01-14 07:24:00 |
U.S. Economy |
SolarWinds Hack Leaves Market-Sensitive Labor Data Intact, Scalia Says |
Public can be confident in information from department’s statistical arm, labor secretary says |
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| 2021-01-14 07:20:00 |
Markets |
Oil Demand Recovery Set to Fall Short of Pre-Pandemic Levels This Year |
OPEC says rising infection rates and government restrictions continue to stifle demand |
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| 2021-01-14 07:04:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock’s Fourth-Quarter Profit Rises on ETF, Bond Fund Inflows |
Assets under management by the world’s largest money manager hit a new high of $8.68 trillion |
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| 2021-01-14 06:58:00 |
Markets |
TSMC Sailed Through 2020 in Ship Shape |
The world’s largest contract chip maker is benefiting from surging demand, struggling competitors and top-notch technology |
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| 2021-01-14 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Investors Pour Billions Into Stocks on U.S. Blacklist |
Buyers using the Stock Connect trading link have snapped up the equivalent of a net $15.8 billion in Hong Kong shares this year |
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| 2021-01-14 06:29:00 |
Markets |
Believe in Tesla? Then Why Aren’t GM, Ford and Toyota Crashing? |
To justify Tesla’s valuation, the share prices of other car companies should be falling at the same time, but they aren’t |
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| 2021-01-14 06:00:00 |
Real Estate |
New York City Renters Owe More Than $1 Billion in Unpaid Rent, Survey Finds |
State was earmarked for $1.3 billion in rental assistance in last month’s federal Covid-19 relief package |
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| 2021-01-14 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: SPAC Mania Rewards, Trust in Business, Feast or Famine Ski Season |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-14 05:30:00 |
Pro VC MA IPOs |
Biotech Startup Acquisitions Jumped in 2020, Leaving VCs Optimistic for New Year |
Corporations seek to persuade startups to be acquired instead of going public |
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| 2021-01-14 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Defense Act Expands Scope of Foreign Bank Records U.S. Authorities Can Obtain |
Annual defense-policy legislation gives U.S. investigators additional authority to subpoena records from foreign banks with U.S. correspondent accounts |
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| 2021-01-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Find Value in Low-Rated Loans |
Leveraged-loan funds are attracting cash after two years in Wall Street’s doghouse |
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| 2021-01-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bank Earnings: Expect a Messy Quarter and a Peek at 2021 |
Lenders last year faced some of their most daunting challenges since the financial crisis |
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| 2021-01-14 04:56:00 |
World |
Former South Korean President Park’s Legal Saga Ends as Court Upholds Jail Term |
Supreme Court upholds Park Geun-hye’s 20-year prison sentence and fines her $16.4 million for her role in a corruption scandal |
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| 2021-01-14 04:49:00 |
World |
Hong Kong National Security Police Make Arrests Linked to Speedboat Escape |
Arrests cast a wider net in a case that has already rattled activists in the city and drawn international condemnation |
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| 2021-01-14 04:26:00 |
World |
Indonesia Plane Crash: What Happened to the Sriwijaya Air Jet? |
Boeing 737-500 plunged into Java Sea with 62 on board, setting off an investigation into the cause |
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| 2021-01-14 03:45:00 |
World |
China Denies Entry to Two Members of WHO Covid-19 Mission After Failed Screenings |
Members are held up in Singapore after testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies |
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| 2021-01-14 03:36:00 |
World |
Uganda Shuts Down Internet as Polls Open for Presidential Election |
Some 18 million voters will determine the election that has sparked the worst political violence in decades |
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| 2021-01-14 03:16:00 |
World |
Indonesia Plane Crash Probe’s Focus Is on Lack of Pilot Response to Controllers |
Multiple air-traffic control transmissions went unanswered by pilots of the Sriwijaya jet that plunged into the Java Sea |
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| 2021-01-14 02:55:00 |
Economy |
China Exports Boom to Record Year, While Covid-19 Ravages Global Economy |
Strong export momentum and the industrial recovery that underpinned it form a pillar of country’s rebound |
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| 2021-01-13 22:30:00 |
U.S. |
Proud Boys Supporter Eduard Florea Denied Bail in Weapons Case |
New York City man possessed more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition and made comments about senator-elect, complaint says |
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| 2021-01-13 22:18:00 |
Tech |
Twitter CEO Defends Trump Ban but Voices Concern Over Precedent |
Jack Dorsey says extraordinary and untenable circumstance forced the company to focus its actions on public safety |
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| 2021-01-13 20:42:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Fracking Pioneer Chesapeake Energy Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy |
The Oklahoma City-based oil-and-gas producer is authorized for a restructuring that cuts about $7 billion in debt and includes a $600 million equity offering |
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| 2021-01-13 20:21:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
DOJ Settles First Civil PPP Fraud Case Against Bankrupt Online Retailer |
E-commerce company SlideBelts returned $350,000 federal loan and agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve fraud allegations |
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| 2021-01-13 20:04:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Whistleblower Lawyer Sues the SEC Over Bounty Program Rule Changes |
Jordan Thomas, a former SEC assistant director, says the agency didn’t have the authority to change the rules related to its whistleblower program |
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| 2021-01-13 19:44:00 |
Politics |
Readers’ Election-Fraud Questions—Answered |
False claims of irregularities in the 2020 presidential election still circulate after President Trump and allies floated untrue allegations |
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| 2021-01-13 19:28:00 |
CFO Journal |
Finance Chiefs Prepare for Potential Rule Changes, Return to the Office |
Chief financial officers, rule makers and advisers discussed a range of topics at WSJ’s CFO Network Summit |
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| 2021-01-13 19:05:00 |
Business |
Car Safety Regulators Urge Tesla to Recall Around 158,000 Vehicles |
NHTSA actions would affects Model S and Model X vehicles; agency has concerns about touchscreen |
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| 2021-01-13 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Seven-Day Impeachment |
The best outcome now is to make the House vote the end with no Senate trial. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
Thank You, Pat Cipollone |
The White House counsel has the hardest job in America. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:42:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Connecticut Investigating Amazon's E-Book Business |
State attorney general looking into whether tech giant’s dealings with certain publishers are anticompetitive |
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| 2021-01-13 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
An Antitrust History Lesson |
How trust busters botched the Staples-Office Depot merger. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Banks Make a Climate Offering |
The lobby for Big Finance delivers tribute to Team Biden. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:31:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Private-Equity Firm New Mountain Capital Raises Over $10 Billion for Deals |
The firm has collected $9.6 billion for its latest flagship and $640 million for a new vehicle focused on noncontrolling investments |
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| 2021-01-13 18:28:00 |
Politics |
Huntsville Chosen as Home to U.S. Space Command |
Alabama’s ‘Rocket City’ selected from six finalists; Air Force to make final decision after environmental-impact studies |
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| 2021-01-13 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Is Nancy Pelosi a Mad Genius? |
The House speaker knows one political reality: Increase her vote and diminish the opposition’s. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Has One Thing Left to Do |
He’s wrong to skip the inauguration, but he can still discourage any further violence. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Brooklyn Nets Bet the Franchise and Trade for James Harden |
A blockbuster NBA deal unites Harden with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on a Nets team that could win a title—if they can learn to coexist |
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| 2021-01-13 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
The Promise and Peril of Facial Recognition |
Agencies are using the technology to identify the Capitol rioters. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Google’s Fake Union Insults the Labor Movement |
Alphabet has no legal obligation to recognize or negotiate with the well-funded pressure group. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:09:00 |
Books |
‘Drug Use for Grown-Ups’ Review: A Dose of Dissent |
For people who can control their impulses and regulate their emotions—so it is argued—the use of drugs, including heroin, can have good effects. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:08:00 |
Opinion |
Humor Begins to Clear My Family’s Covid Brain Fog |
It took a little cross-multiplication, but we’re getting better. |
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| 2021-01-13 18:02:00 |
Politics |
Criminal Charges Proliferate Against Members of Pro-Trump Capitol Mob |
Some rioters’ lawyers approach prosecutors in bid to avoid charges as FBI warns other agencies that partisan grievances are expected to fuel further violence |
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| 2021-01-13 18:01:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Turned on Trump After Warnings That ‘Business as Usual Isn’t Working’ |
Following surge in reports of violent content ahead of Capitol attack, executives took their most aggressive steps yet to rein in the president and his supporters |
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| 2021-01-13 17:36:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Changes Draw Concern at Local Level |
U.S. health officials move to expand eligibility and release more doses to step up pace of inoculation |
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| 2021-01-13 17:16:00 |
Politics |
Trump Impeachment at the Capitol: Raw Nerves, Sharp Words, Troops on Guard |
Capitol becomes a military zone as Congress assigns blame for last week’s riot |
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| 2021-01-13 17:10:00 |
Art Review |
Upping the Waiting Game |
Moynihan Train Hall, the expansion of Penn Station to the Beaux-Arts James A. Farley building, imbues boarding Amtrak and commuter lines with some grandeur. |
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| 2021-01-13 17:07:00 |
Opera Review |
Arias on Identity, Isolation and Fear |
This year’s Prototype Festival features six boundary-pushing operas, most of which can be enjoyed at home. |
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| 2021-01-13 16:51:00 |
Business |
GameStop Shares Surge After Traders Shift Bets, Board Gets Makeover |
Retailer’s shares were up more than 57% on Wednesday |
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| 2021-01-13 16:48:00 |
Logistics Report |
Port Delays Leave Cargo Ships Stranded off U.S. Pacific Gateways |
A flood of container imports and a depleted dockside workforce have left a growing fleet offshore near America’s big trade gateways |
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| 2021-01-13 16:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Vandalize’: A Term for Barbarism, From the Sacking of Rome to the Storming of the Capitol |
The Latin name for a marauding ancient Germanic tribe made its way into the new article of impeachment against Donald Trump |
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| 2021-01-13 16:38:00 |
Markets |
Affirm Shares Skyrocket in Trading Debut |
Point-of-sale lender’s stock briefly exceeded $100 in early trading and closed at almost double its initial offering price |
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| 2021-01-13 16:25:00 |
Tech |
Intel Ousts CEO Bob Swan |
VMware chief Pat Gelsinger named as successor after hedge fund Third Point called for sweeping change at the semiconductor giant |
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| 2021-01-13 16:23:00 |
Finance |
Jane Fraser Puts Mark on Citigroup With Overhaul of Wealth Businesses |
A new unit will combine its high-end private bank for the ultrarich with its wealth-management offerings for the less affluent |
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| 2021-01-13 16:20:00 |
Markets |
Supreme Court Case Tests FTC’s Powers to Recoup Ill-Gotten Gains |
Justices voice mixed views suggesting history, though maybe not statute, is on FTC’s side in case involving race-car driver Scott Tucker |
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| 2021-01-13 16:19:00 |
Markets |
Intel’s New Chief Has No Quick Fix |
Chip maker’s manufacturing slip will take years to repair in a fast-moving market |
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| 2021-01-13 16:10:00 |
U.S. |
Extra Covid-19 Shots Pose Quandary for Vaccination Sites |
Hospitals and pharmacies sometimes struggle to avoid letting doses go to waste, and local regulations can tie their hands |
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| 2021-01-13 16:08:00 |
Tech |
Apple to Open Developer Academy, Provide Funding for Minority Entrepreneurs |
Moves are part of tech giant’s $100 million pledge to fight against racism after the killing of George Floyd |
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| 2021-01-13 16:07:00 |
World |
U.S. Bans Cotton, Tomato Imports From China’s Xinjiang Region |
Move broadens administration effort to address allegations of forced labor |
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| 2021-01-13 15:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
How You Should Be Handling Fat In Your Kitchen |
We’re done with avoiding it. Indeed, we’re saving it, rendering it and using it to make all kinds of dishes more delicious. |
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| 2021-01-13 15:53:00 |
Markets |
Kodak Director Makes Retroactive Cut to Huge Charity Stock Gift |
George Karfunkel’s revised donation appears to be worth $77.5 million, down from $116.3 million |
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| 2021-01-13 15:27:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economy Saw Modest Growth in Late 2020, Fed’s Beige Book Shows |
Central bank’s business contacts downgrade characterization of economic activity following surge in Covid-19 cases |
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| 2021-01-13 15:17:00 |
Tech |
5 Best Ice Makers for Cutting-Edge Cubes at Home |
From clever trays to full-on LG fridges, we found the best new machines for every type of frozen-water lover |
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| 2021-01-13 15:17:00 |
Politics |
Arizona GOP to Consider Censuring Cindy McCain, Governor, Former Senator |
The state party has been racked by infighting since Election Day, when voters there narrowly chose Joe Biden over President Trump |
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| 2021-01-13 15:15:00 |
Business |
FTC Reaches Settlement With Flo Health Over Fertility-Tracking App |
Flo Health accused of improperly sharing data with Facebook, including whether users were ovulating |
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| 2021-01-13 15:09:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 10 TV Series and Movies to Stream This Week |
Netflix announces a star-studded movie slate for the whole year; Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ channels ‘Dick Van Dyke;’ and a popular British series that was a breakout during U.K. lockdowns comes to PBS |
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| 2021-01-13 15:04:00 |
Markets |
Shrinking Grain Supplies Send Prices Soaring |
Weaker-than-expected harvest of U.S. row crops and strong demand for U.S. exports have driven futures to multiyear highs |
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| 2021-01-13 14:37:00 |
World |
WHO Mission to Look for Answers to Covid-19’s Origin in Wuhan |
In the six months since the World Health Organization and China drew up a plan to figure out how the coronavirus spread to humans, China has shared little on its progress |
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| 2021-01-13 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
When Media Censorship Only Runs One Way |
You’ve chosen to interpret recent actions by social-media and technology companies as a “progressive purge.” Another view is that these private companies are doing exactly what they believe is in the best interest of their corporations and their shareholders. |
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| 2021-01-13 14:32:00 |
U.S. |
The New Covid-19 Testing Rules for Travel to the U.S.—What They Mean for You |
The CDC will require preflight testing as Covid-19 cases continue to soar and new, more infectious strains of the virus emerge |
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| 2021-01-13 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
Open Science Is Essential for Trust in Skeptical Age |
How odd that anyone would oppose transparency in science while at the same time claiming to be scientific. Of course data and studies that support public policy should be public. |
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| 2021-01-13 14:31:00 |
Opinion |
On the Increasing Irrelevance of U.S. Coins |
No one carries coins around anymore because they have become essentially worthless. |
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| 2021-01-13 14:26:00 |
Markets |
What is Margin Investing? |
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| 2021-01-13 14:09:00 |
Television |
Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Heats Up Romance |
A show based on popular bodice-rippers gives an industry often dismissed as tawdry a much-needed embrace |
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| 2021-01-13 14:06:00 |
World |
Iran’s Nuclear Program: How Close Is Tehran to Developing Nuclear Weapons? |
Iranian breaches of the 2015 nuclear deal raise fears that the country is paving the way to start work on nuclear weapons, raising pressure on President-elect Joe Biden |
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| 2021-01-13 14:05:00 |
World |
Italy Begins Biggest Mafia Trial in Decades |
Prosecutors hope case against hundreds of people linked to ‘Ndrangheta will expose inner workings of dangerous crime syndicate |
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| 2021-01-13 14:03:00 |
World |
Israel Strikes Iran-Linked Targets in Syria |
Dozens reported to be killed in one of Israel’s biggest attacks on Iran-backed militias |
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| 2021-01-13 14:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Gap Rose 61% in First Quarter of Fiscal 2021 |
The deficit totaled $3.3 trillion in calendar year 2020, roughly 15.8% of GDP, the Treasury Department said |
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| 2021-01-13 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Wear Mules Outside the House? |
Some say backless shoes are slovenly. Others insist they’re stylish. A menswear editor and sports columnist debate the merits of new, open-heel shoes from Nike, Gucci, Reebok and more. |
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| 2021-01-13 13:54:00 |
Middle East |
Iran Is Assembling Gear Able to Produce Key Nuclear-Weapons Material |
Tehran has taken a new step toward possible atomic-weapons production |
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| 2021-01-13 13:51:00 |
Markets |
Americans Won’t Be Banned From Investing in Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu |
Nine other Chinese companies will be added to Pentagon’s Chinese military companies list |
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| 2021-01-13 13:13:00 |
U.S. |
Why Was Parler Shut Down? Here’s Why the Social Network Is Offline |
Tech platforms expressed concern that some users celebrated the storming of the Capitol and discussed future violent actions |
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| 2021-01-13 13:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bill Belichick’s Day Off |
A coaching legend makes a choice, leading to an uncharacteristically quiet week |
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| 2021-01-13 13:05:00 |
Opinion |
Pence Rejects a Promotion |
The ‘indispensable leader’ in American government. |
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| 2021-01-13 12:52:00 |
World |
Countries Press On With Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Despite Efficacy Questions |
Indonesia, the Philippines and Turkey plan to use Sinovac inoculation despite disappointing trial in Brazil |
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| 2021-01-13 12:42:00 |
Tech |
Smart Face Masks? Fever-Sensing Doorbells? CES 2021 Tech Promises Covid Protection. |
It was bound to happen. Connected masks, air purifiers, germ-killing UV gadgets and more have taken over at this year’s virtual tech megashow. |
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| 2021-01-13 12:36:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Moves to Cut Ties to Trump Organization |
Mayor says city will cancel contracts with president’s company to run ice rinks, carousel and golf course |
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| 2021-01-13 12:18:00 |
Opinion |
Xavier Becerra’s Nonprofit Problem |
They don’t spend donors’ money on his priorities. As Biden’s health secretary, he could try to coerce them. |
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| 2021-01-13 12:17:00 |
Opinion |
When Mob Inciters Become Lions of the Left |
An Aaron Sorkin film celebrates the Chicago Seven for plotting an attack on a party convention. |
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| 2021-01-13 12:07:00 |
Markets |
Poshmark Set to Join IPO Boom |
Marketplace for secondhand goods targets $2.7 billion valuation in public debut |
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| 2021-01-13 12:04:00 |
Tech |
WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and iMessage: Choosing a Private Encrypted Chat App |
After a user-policy change and a social-media crackdown, independent messaging apps Signal and Telegram are experiencing a surge in downloads |
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| 2021-01-13 11:49:00 |
Markets |
Inflation Expectations in Europe Rise to Highest in Over a Year |
Hopes around the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines and accommodative central banks are boosting price forecasts |
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| 2021-01-13 11:42:00 |
Markets |
Prices, and Confusion, Set to Rise as Pandemic Fades |
Price gains remain muted, but only because services demand is still depressed by the Covid-19 crisis |
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| 2021-01-13 11:35:00 |
Markets |
A Mystery Shopper in Trans-Atlantic Grocery Talks |
Beyond the impulse to get a cheap deal, it is unclear why the Canadian owner of Circle K gas stations might want to buy French supermarket Carrefour |
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| 2021-01-13 10:52:00 |
Business |
Corner Store Owner Couche-Tard in Merger Talks With Europe’s Carrefour |
Canadian company’s $19.66 billion offer would create the world’s third-largest grocery retailer |
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| 2021-01-13 09:31:00 |
Markets |
KB Home, GM, Ally Financial: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of a House vote on impeaching President Trump for a second time |
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| 2021-01-13 09:07:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Plan Policy Path on Next Round of Stimulus Checks, Other Aid |
Biden is set to unveil his plans Thursday, but he faces slim Democratic majorities and procedural constraints in Congress |
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| 2021-01-13 08:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
What You Need to Know for Traveling in 2021 |
As the pandemic continues, many people are still planning major trips for later this year—here are the factors to consider before booking |
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| 2021-01-13 08:52:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in December |
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| 2021-01-13 08:47:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Tick Down Ahead of Vote |
Yield on 10-year Treasury note edged lower after seven consecutive days of gains |
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| 2021-01-13 08:45:00 |
Politics |
Impeachment Debate Tests McCarthy’s Hold on House GOP |
McCarthy’s alliance with President Trump, long an asset within the party, could now be a hindrance to his goal of eventually becoming House Speaker |
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| 2021-01-13 08:42:00 |
Markets |
LSE’s $15 Billion Refinitiv Deal Is Cleared by Key European Regulator |
Decision follows probe into risks that deal would give LSE outsize influence over trading, clearing and data services |
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| 2021-01-13 08:16:00 |
Politics |
Trump to Face Impeachment Vote Over Capitol Riot |
At least several Republicans are expected to join all Democrats in approving an article that says president made statements that encouraged and foreseeably resulted in lawless action |
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| 2021-01-13 08:13:00 |
World |
Bugs Are Safe for Humans to Eat, Says EU |
Overcoming the ‘yuck factor’ could determine whether Europeans embrace edible insects |
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| 2021-01-13 08:09:00 |
U.S. |
Prosecutors Say Wealth, Fame Motivated Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes’s Alleged Crimes |
Two sides spar over what evidence jurors can see during criminal fraud trial in July |
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| 2021-01-13 08:04:00 |
Politics |
What Will Biden’s Covid-19 Stimulus Plan Look Like? |
Thursday, the president-elect will unveil a pandemic relief plan worth ‘trillions of dollars’; more checks for households, more money for states |
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| 2021-01-13 08:00:00 |
Health |
Dollar General Will Pay Workers to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine |
Retailer is one of the first to dangle extra pay to staff to encourage them to get coronavirus shots once available |
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| 2021-01-13 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Qualcomm Bolsters 5G Ambitions With Planned $1.4 Billion Acquisition |
Purchase of chip startup Nuvia, founded by Apple engineers, comes amid chip deal-making frenzy |
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| 2021-01-13 07:46:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Picks Samantha Power to Lead USAID |
President-elect to elevate USAID administrator post to membership in White House’s National Security Council |
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| 2021-01-13 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Etsy’s Cup May Have Runneth Over |
Online marketplace has surged in the Covid-19 pandemic, but offline rivals are likely to reopen this year |
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| 2021-01-13 07:17:00 |
Politics |
After Capitol Riot, GOP Faces Reckoning with Corporate America |
The Republican Party has already seen its share of corporate PAC donations shrink compared with eight years ago |
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| 2021-01-13 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Opendoor’s Window Appears to Be Closing |
Pandemic erodes online real-estate platform’s first-mover advantage |
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| 2021-01-13 07:00:00 |
Business |
Universal Music Group Licenses Catalog to Equinox At-Home Fitness App Variis |
Music has become critical to online fitness services amid Covid-19 pandemic; instructors have become like DJs |
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| 2021-01-13 06:35:00 |
Business |
Target Boosts Holiday Sales During Covid-19 Pandemic |
Online sales more than doubled in November and December while store-based sales ticked higher |
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| 2021-01-13 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Real-Estate Self Buys, Record PC Growth Rate, Fake Office Commutes |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-13 05:51:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Will Break Wall Street’s Heart |
Mainstream institutional investors are coming to the party late, and conservative mandates mean outsize risk relative to potential returns |
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| 2021-01-13 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Crypto Company BitGo Hires Coinbase’s Former Compliance Chief |
BitGo is seeking approval from New York regulators to act as a cryptocurrency custodian |
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| 2021-01-13 05:30:00 |
Business |
More Trust in Business Than in Government and Media, Survey Finds |
In latest annual trust survey, U.S. respondents back business at a higher percentage than other institutions |
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| 2021-01-13 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Chinese Covid-19 Tests Were Pushed by Federal Agencies Despite Security Warnings |
U.S. intelligence officials have said publicly that BGI products pose privacy risks |
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| 2021-01-13 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
Delayed Vaccine Rollout Spells Risk For Debt Investors |
Risky companies raised nearly $700 billion in debt financing from investors last year, with many betting on the coronavirus vaccine rollout to drive a recovery |
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| 2021-01-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
SPAC Mania Gives Early Investors Steady Returns With Little Risk |
Hedge funds score gains when blank-check companies rise after announcing deals to take startups public |
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| 2021-01-13 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Forgiving Student Debt by Executive Action Is Illegal, Trump Lawyers Say |
Congressional Democrats have urged Biden to forgive most or all of Americans’ student debt unilaterally |
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| 2021-01-13 05:26:00 |
Markets |
Investors Bet U.K. Stocks Can Banish Brexit Blues |
Main British stock index has climbed nearly 8% in dollar terms since the start of December, outperforming the S&P 500 and other major benchmarks |
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| 2021-01-13 04:43:00 |
Markets |
PC Giant Lenovo Plans China Listing, Sending Stock Soaring |
Shares in the world’s largest PC maker hit their highest level since 2015 |
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| 2021-01-13 01:59:00 |
Business |
Boeing to Pay $25 Million in Drone Settlement |
Civil settlement resolves allegations used parts were substituted for new ones |
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| 2021-01-13 01:15:00 |
Tech |
YouTube Suspends President Trump’s Account |
Video-sharing service says it was locking Trump’s channel for at least seven days |
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| 2021-01-12 22:59:00 |
Tech |
SolarWinds Hackers’ Attack on Email Security Company Raises New Red Flags |
Customers of Mimecast were targeted in cyberattack, showing the multiple layers of potential victims at risk in massive hack |
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| 2021-01-12 21:24:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Restores Mandate That Women Pick Up Abortion Drugs in Person |
Lower court had suspended requirement due to coronavirus hazards |
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| 2021-01-12 21:11:00 |
Opinion |
The FBI’s Violence Warning |
Officials need to be prepared for the worst through Jan. 20. |
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| 2021-01-12 20:05:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
J&J Opposes Former Talc Supplier’s Bankruptcy Plan to Resolve Cancer Claims |
Johnson & Johnson says Imerys Talc America let people with talc claims dictate their damages |
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| 2021-01-12 19:13:00 |
CIO Journal |
AI Startup Sees Opportunity Forecasting Pandemic-Era Consumer Demand |
New York-based Centricity, which uses AI algorithms to analyze consumer behavior, is aiming to raise $10 million in venture-capital money |
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| 2021-01-12 19:05:00 |
World |
Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Far Less Effective Than Initially Touted in Brazil |
Results of Sinovac’s shot were almost 30 percentage points lower than previously announced, as concerns grow over study’s transparency |
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| 2021-01-12 18:45:00 |
Books |
‘Underground Asia’ Review: A Century of Revolution |
Most Americans know little about modern Asian history. That’s too bad—yesterday’s upheavals are likely to be tomorrow’s, too. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
A Second Roaring ’20s? |
Students discuss whether the pandemic will give way to cultural and economic renewal. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
An Anti-Bureaucracy Vaccine, Please |
Delivering shots by age will help the most vulnerable faster. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
Cuba’s Support for Terror |
Obama’s engagement failed to change Havana’s behavior. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Lincoln Blacklist |
A political group wants to make it easier to cancel Trump alumni. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
A Hong Kong Dissident’s Daring Escape |
Danes face threats from Beijing for planning a fake climate crisis to help Ted Hui get to the West. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Politics Has No Place for Violence |
The man who shot me in 2017 and the Capitol Hill rioters all were radicalized by extreme rhetoric. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
This Time, Trump’s Impeachment Is Warranted |
Republicans should worry more about what’s right for the country than their own electoral futures. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Remove Trump? Let’s Ask Honest Abe |
The statesman’s advice on public opinion counsels against the idea. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:27:00 |
Politics |
Trump Defends Conduct, Attacks Democrats at First Post-Riot Event |
At border wall in Texas, president takes aim at House move to impeach him over his supporters’ violence at Capitol |
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| 2021-01-12 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Maximize the Vaccine |
As herd immunity comes nearer, inoculate where it will do the most good. |
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| 2021-01-12 18:20:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Rapid-Test Sites Planned for New York Office Buildings |
Cuomo says expanded testing would help workers to return safely |
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| 2021-01-12 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
What Evil Sounds Like |
The complete recordings—all 775 hours—of the historic Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders has been released online. |
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| 2021-01-12 17:38:00 |
U.S. |
New York State Senator Accused of Domestic Abuse |
Democrat Luis Sepúlveda is stripped of committee assignments; his lawyer says arrest arose from false accusation amid divorce proceeding |
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| 2021-01-12 17:34:00 |
Television Review |
‘Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer’: One Murderer, Many Methods |
Netflix’s grim four-part docuseries highlights the forensic work of detectives Frank Salerno and Gil Carrillo, who ultimately identified the erratic killer. |
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| 2021-01-12 17:19:00 |
Television Review |
‘Call Your Mother’ Review: In Need of a Parental Advisory Label |
Kyra Sedgwick stars as an over-intrusive, overly forward mom in ABC’s new sitcom. |
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| 2021-01-12 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
Trump: Resign or Be Impeached? Not Likely |
In a week this will end. Let it be. |
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| 2021-01-12 17:11:00 |
Markets |
Zoom Fills Its War Chest as Pandemic’s End Nears |
Stock offering could expand Zoom’s options as it slides into post-pandemic life |
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| 2021-01-12 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
U.S. Must Insist on Justice for Danny Pearl |
It is unconscionable that Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh may evade justice. |
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| 2021-01-12 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
Redesigned Buildings Offer Hope for Radical Progress |
Perhaps there is something wrong with the way architects and advocates for radically improved buildings are making the case. |
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| 2021-01-12 16:55:00 |
Experience Report |
Health Officials Scramble to Provide Booking Systems for Covid-19 Vaccines |
Some states are using ticketing platforms like Eventbrite to handle appointments |
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| 2021-01-12 16:52:00 |
Politics |
Janet Yellen Confirmation Hearing for Treasury Secretary Set for Jan. 19 |
Senate Finance Panel to consider the former Fed chairwoman’s nomination to lead U.S. Treasury |
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| 2021-01-12 16:47:00 |
U.S. |
Coronavirus Vaccine Doses That Were Held Back Now Being Released |
Trump administration shifts strategy in effort to speed up pace of administering shots |
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| 2021-01-12 16:45:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Considers Expanding Government Liability Over Speech Restrictions—Even After They Were Lifted |
The justices will decide whether student who sued Georgia state college can collect attorneys’ fees after school dropped policies |
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| 2021-01-12 16:43:00 |
Business |
Visa Abandons Planned Acquisition of Plaid After DOJ Challenge |
Justice Department sued in November to challenge $5.3 billion deal |
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| 2021-01-12 16:30:00 |
Markets |
Biden Is Expected to Name Gary Gensler for SEC Chairman |
Former Goldman Sachs executive regulated derivatives under President Obama |
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| 2021-01-12 16:29:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs at U.S. Midmarket Companies Predict Revenues Will Rebound |
The improved outlook comes after a year during which midsize firms sought to preserve cash amid the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-12 16:27:00 |
U.S. |
Philadelphia Can’t Open Drug Safe-Injection Site, Federal Appeals Court Rules |
Nonprofit can seek review from full court after three-judge decision |
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| 2021-01-12 16:16:00 |
U.S. |
Hospitals to Report Covid-19 Vaccination Data |
Health and Human Services to track how many patients and health workers get the shots weekly |
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| 2021-01-12 16:16:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Government-Bond Yields Pare Gains After Strong Auction |
Yield on 10-year Treasury note still on course to rise for seventh consecutive trading session |
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| 2021-01-12 16:14:00 |
World |
Irish Inquiry Finds 9,000 Infants Died in Homes for Unwed Mothers |
Over 70 years, 15% of children in mother-and-baby homes died |
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| 2021-01-12 16:07:00 |
Business |
Capitol Riot: See the Full List of Companies Halting PAC Donations |
From Amazon to Verizon, many businesses suspend donations to Republicans who objected to election certification |
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| 2021-01-12 15:56:00 |
Politics |
EPA Raises Barriers to Climate-Change Rules |
The rule sets new criteria for what is considered a significant contributor of greenhouse-gas emissions |
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| 2021-01-12 15:45:00 |
Politics |
Republicans Weigh Trump Censure, Impeachment |
President defends remarks he made at rally before Capitol riot; lawmakers will vote Tuesday evening on 25th Amendment resolution |
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| 2021-01-12 15:41:00 |
World |
Pompeo Accuses Iran of Allowing al Qaeda to Set Up Headquarters |
Secretary of State warns against normalizing relations with Tehran in the Trump administration’s latest move to defend its foreign policy |
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| 2021-01-12 15:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
$2 Million for T-Shirts? How Supreme and Nike Cracked the Auction Market |
Elite auction houses like Sotheby’s are betting on rare sneakers and sought-after streetwear. Here, what’s earned the highest hammer prices and how to spot items that could someday be worth a bundle. |
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| 2021-01-12 15:37:00 |
Politics |
FBI Has Opened 160 Cases Tied to Pro-Trump Capitol Riot |
Prosecutors are looking at seditious conspiracy cases |
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| 2021-01-12 15:07:00 |
Business |
New GM Electric-Truck Business Targets Delivery Market |
Division dubbed BrightDrop will sell electric trucks and services to package-delivery operators; FedEx is first customer |
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| 2021-01-12 14:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Win the War Against Clutter |
An expert explains how to conquer the emotional minefields that come with tidying up: ‘It’s all clutter and it’s all connected.’ |
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| 2021-01-12 14:19:00 |
World |
As Covid-19 Pressure Mounts, U.K. Hospitals Find Pandemic Paradox |
New coronavirus variant, better treatments and other changes keep more people in British hospitals |
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| 2021-01-12 13:52:00 |
Logistics Report |
Maersk Sees Little Change in Tight Shipping Supply Near Term |
With little excess shipping capacity amid high demand, there is scant relief on the horizon in congested supply chains, an executive says |
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| 2021-01-12 13:35:00 |
Opinion |
Mike Pence Comes Through for America |
We were right to be confident in him as we doubted Trump. |
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| 2021-01-12 13:34:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccination by Age Is the Way to Go |
The fight over who gets the shot first is slowing the rollout. Date of birth is the best proxy for level of risk. |
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| 2021-01-12 13:12:00 |
Tech |
Parler Faces Complex, Costly Route to Getting Back Online |
Companies cut off from popular digital-service providers can struggle to find workarounds |
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| 2021-01-12 13:09:00 |
Markets |
Albertsons Cart is Full as Covid Windfall Gets Extended |
The grocery chain owner is on a roll. Its next challenge will be to figure out which initiatives to focus on. |
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| 2021-01-12 12:55:00 |
Business |
U.S. Expected to Require Covid-19 Tests for All International Visitors |
Directive would expand CDC order requiring proof of negative coronavirus tests for all airline passengers from U.K. |
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| 2021-01-12 12:52:00 |
Tech |
SolarWinds Discloses Earlier Evidence of Hack |
New findings in cyberattack investigation fill out timeline of Russia-linked campaign |
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| 2021-01-12 12:22:00 |
Business |
Albertsons’ Sales Growth Outpaces Rivals Amid Covid-19 Pandemic |
CEO says the supermarket operator continues to see fewer trips per household but a larger amount purchased |
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| 2021-01-12 12:16:00 |
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Fed's Mester Says Fed Policy Set at an Appropriate Level for Year Ahead |
Cleveland Fed leader says current stance would accommodate a slowdown in the first part of the year, then a rebound |
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| 2021-01-12 12:05:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Trade Policy to Center on Workers, USTR Nominee Says |
Katherine Tai expects new administration to confront China and enforce U.S.-Mexico-Canada pact |
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| 2021-01-12 12:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Despite Covid-19 Outbreak Risks, Summer Camps Are Filling Up Quickly |
Many summer camps plan to open this year, and directors say rigorous safety measures can protect children from Covid-19 while they’re having fun. Here’s what parents should know before signing up. |
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| 2021-01-12 11:38:00 |
Business |
FuboTV Bets on Sports Gambling as Key to Drawing In More Customers |
Sports-rich live-TV provider agrees to buy sportsbook Vigtory in effort to generate more revenue and keep viewers engaged |
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| 2021-01-12 11:07:00 |
World |
India’s Supreme Court Puts Hold on Farming Laws to Defuse Protests |
Top court orders an expert committee to make recommendations on how to end impasse between Modi’s government and farmers |
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| 2021-01-12 11:01:00 |
Business |
Boeing Falls Further Behind Airbus in Plane Deliveries |
U.S. maker delivered almost 90% fewer passenger jets to airline customers last year from a peak in 2018 |
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| 2021-01-12 10:52:00 |
Business |
Zoom Aims to Raise $1.5 Billion Through Stock Offering |
Offering would be videoconferencing company’s largest since its trading debut in 2019 |
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| 2021-01-12 10:47:00 |
World |
Aging Strongman Faces Youthful Musician Bobi Wine in Battle for Uganda’s Future |
President Yoweri Museveni’s government blocks Facebook, prosecutes election monitors and jails lawyers in a bid to extend his 35-year rule |
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| 2021-01-12 10:24:00 |
Business |
Synchrony Names Brian Doubles as CEO |
Mr. Doubles to remain president; current chief Margaret Keane to become executive chairman |
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| 2021-01-12 09:22:00 |
Economy |
Tax Season Is Coming, and It Could Be Messy |
Stimulus payments, unemployment benefits and state rules for remote work add complexity |
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| 2021-01-12 08:56:00 |
Deals |
Suppliers of Medical Equipment to Merge |
Steris to buy Cantel Medical in a mostly stock deal |
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| 2021-01-12 08:55:00 |
Markets |
Twitter, Tesla, Realty Income: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
S&P 500 futures are edging higher, pointing to muted gains after dropping on Monday |
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| 2021-01-12 08:41:00 |
World |
Sheldon Adelson, a Giant in the Casino-Resort Industry, Dies at 87 |
One of the world’s richest men, he was a big donor to the Republican Party |
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| 2021-01-12 08:39:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Point to Muted Gains |
Nasdaq-100 futures ticked higher, suggesting tech shares will steady after stumbling at the start of the week |
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| 2021-01-12 08:34:00 |
Markets |
Capitol Riot Threatens Trump’s Already Hurting Business |
If golf courses and resorts struggle to attract and keep members, it would weigh on the overall Trump Organization |
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| 2021-01-12 08:31:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Lawyers Face Rebukes Over Election-Fraud Claims |
Lawyers face ethical complaints, lawsuits and professional reproach that could take years to resolve |
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| 2021-01-12 08:08:00 |
World |
Police Hunt Woman After $13 Million Vanishes From South Korean Casino |
Investigators say security camera footage wiped as the mystery over the disappearance grows |
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| 2021-01-12 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Orlando Resort Project’s Developer Bets on Rebound |
A $1.5 billion luxury development near Disney World signals hope for a recovery in tourism industry |
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| 2021-01-12 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Big Real-Estate Firms Turn Buyers of Their Own Shares |
The companies say stock-market investors have undervalued their property holdings |
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| 2021-01-12 07:45:00 |
Tech |
Uber, Lyft Push Biden Team for Role in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Ride-sharing companies seek early access to doses for workers, offer to take passengers to get their shots |
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| 2021-01-12 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Oil Producers Commit to Supply Curbs, Sustaining Price Rally |
U.S. crude futures recently rose above $50 per barrel for the first time since last February |
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| 2021-01-12 07:00:00 |
Markets |
First, the Good News on Biden’s Stimulus |
The implications for investors of unified government and a boost in stimulus will be mixed but initially good for stock prices |
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| 2021-01-12 06:57:00 |
World |
Plane That Crashed in Indonesia Didn’t Fly for Nine Months |
Sriwijaya Air plane was inspected before resuming operations after coronavirus pandemic, ministry says, as search crews recover black box |
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| 2021-01-12 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Apple Times Its Chip Gambit Just Right |
Mac sales boom in quarter that included in-house chip launch, according to IDC and Gartner |
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| 2021-01-12 06:20:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Applies for European Clearance of Covid-19 Vaccine |
Shot developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University could be adopted across the EU by the end of January |
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| 2021-01-12 06:13:00 |
Tech |
Samsung Seizes Smartphone Initiative as Sanctions Hobble Huawei |
South Korean giant recently forecast 25% jump in quarterly operating profit, aided by resurgent phone sales |
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| 2021-01-12 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Revamping Bonus Plans, Value in the Great Outdoors, Execs on Factory Floor |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-12 05:59:00 |
World |
China Reimposes Covid-19 Lockdowns as It Battles Worst Outbreak in Months |
More than 20 million people have been quarantined just weeks ahead of biggest holiday of the year |
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| 2021-01-12 05:37:00 |
Markets |
Zombies Could Stunt the Bank Recovery |
Europe’s lockdown-support programs risk creating the kind of festering bad-debt problems that damaged its economy after the financial crisis |
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| 2021-01-12 05:31:00 |
Markets |
The Dollar’s Decline in Global Reserves: Fact or Fiction? |
Greenback’s share of foreign-exchange reserves has slipped, but there are reasons to believe it will bounce back |
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| 2021-01-12 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Inauguration Planners Step Up Security After Capitol Riot |
The president-elect said he isn’t concerned about his safety: ‘I am not afraid to take the oath outside’ |
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| 2021-01-12 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Job Postings End 2020 Well Below Pre-Pandemic Levels |
Growth in available positions eased in December, adding to signs of a cooling labor market |
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| 2021-01-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Pandemic Drives Municipal Borrowing to 10-Year High |
Low interest rates, tight government budgets provide backdrop for muni bond boom |
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| 2021-01-12 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Remote-Work Boom During Covid-19 Pandemic Draws Real-Estate Startups |
Many young professionals who left major cities plan to return eventually, fueling demand for furnished short-term housing |
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| 2021-01-11 23:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Alabama Rolls Past Ohio State to Win the National Championship |
Led by Mac Jones’s five touchdowns passes, including three to Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith, the Crimson Tide outpaced Ohio State, 52-24, to complete an undefeated season |
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| 2021-01-11 21:14:00 |
U.S. |
Republican Attorney General Official Resigns Over Group’s Role in Capitol March |
Adam Piper was executive director of Republican Attorneys General Association, which sent robocalls asking people to join rally that turned into deadly riot |
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| 2021-01-11 19:42:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Imposes Sanctions Over Efforts to Discredit Bidens |
Treasury Department says agents of Russia worked to interfere in U.S. election by seeking to undermine president-elect |
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| 2021-01-11 19:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bill Belichick Says He Won’t Accept Medal of Freedom From Trump After Capitol Riot |
The New England Patriots coach said ‘the decision has been made not to move forward’ on him receiving the nation’s highest civilian honor in the aftermath of the attack on Congress |
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| 2021-01-11 19:19:00 |
Business |
Walmart Creates Fintech Partnership With Ribbit Capital |
New fintech startup will be majority-owned by Walmart |
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| 2021-01-11 19:16:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Says It Is Removing All Content Mentioning ‘Stop the Steal’ |
Social-media giant’s moves are part of expanded precautions to curb misinformation, risks of violence ahead of Inauguration Day |
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| 2021-01-11 19:11:00 |
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Fed’s Bostic Says Strong Recovery Could Open Door to Bond Taper This Year |
Atlanta Fed chief also says he isn’t worried about risk levels in financial markets or recent rise in long-term Treasury yields |
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| 2021-01-11 18:36:00 |
Politics |
Chad Wolf Steps Down as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security |
FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor to take over for remainder of Trump's term |
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| 2021-01-11 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Impeachment Moment |
He’d help the country and his Presidency by calling off the House. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Boss Madigan Teeters in Illinois |
He’s still short of the votes needed for another term as House speaker. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:32:00 |
Tech |
Google Sued By YouTube Rival Over Search Rankings |
Video-sharing site Rumble, citing a Wall Street Journal investigation, alleges Google diverted traffic away from it toward YouTube |
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| 2021-01-11 18:31:00 |
Business |
More Blue-Chip Companies Halt Political Donations After Capitol Riot by Trump Supporters |
Some of country’s biggest businesses, including AT&T, Facebook and UPS, say they are rethinking their giving to candidates |
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| 2021-01-11 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
A Case of Blindside Regulation |
The Justices can rein in an FTC that increasingly exceeds its authority. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Donor Privacy at the Supreme Court |
Xavier Becerra’s policy on nonprofits is in the dock. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:17:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIO Scramble to Equip Remote Workers Sparked Best PC Growth Rate in Decade |
Rising demand for remote schooling, home entertainment also drove sales |
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| 2021-01-11 18:17:00 |
Tech |
PC Sales Notch Strongest Growth in a Decade |
Pandemic drives sales as employees and students do their work remotely |
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| 2021-01-11 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Turkish Democracy Isn’t a Lost Cause |
Its restoration would advance American interests abroad. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:17:00 |
Politics |
FBI Warns of Possible Nationwide Armed Protests Ahead of Biden Inauguration |
Internal memo warns demonstrations may start later this week |
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| 2021-01-11 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Why I’m Taking a Social-Media Sabbatical |
Going without Facebook and Twitter will make me a better husband, father, citizen and Christian. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:15:00 |
Business |
Fox News and CNN Shuffle Anchor Lineups Amid Ratings Battle |
Fox News is adding a new opinion show, and CNN is giving anchor Jake Tapper an extra hour during weekdays |
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| 2021-01-11 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Peter Huber on the Plague |
‘Government contractors will never be agile enough to keep up with germs.’ |
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| 2021-01-11 18:14:00 |
Books |
‘Kamala’s Way’ Review: Getting to Know the Next in Line |
She is notably less moderate (or, if you’d prefer, more progressive) than Joe Biden—a source of strength to voters on the left. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
All Donald Trump’s Deplorables |
Even Hillary Clinton consigned only half of Trump supporters to her infamous ‘basket.’ |
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| 2021-01-11 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing Won’t Bow to Bluster on Taiwan |
Biden will have to coordinate a military buildup with allies to stop a catastrophe. |
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| 2021-01-11 18:08:00 |
Music Review |
The Staying Inside Guide: Jazz, Live From Your Living Room |
With in-person concerts still shut down, a chance to improvise on the jazz-club experience—from virtual tours of Louis Armstrong’s house to performances that rework the music of Stevie Wonder and Erykah Badu. |
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| 2021-01-11 17:31:00 |
Music Review |
‘Drunk Tank Pink’ by Shame Review: Alienation With a South London Accent |
British band Shame’s evocative lyrics and propulsive beats stand out in London’s crowded, post-punk scene. |
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| 2021-01-11 17:27:00 |
Finance |
Blackstone Hires Former Brown Endowment Chief as Hedge-Fund Unit Co-Head |
Addition of Joe Dowling signals a new focus on the funds as big generators of return |
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| 2021-01-11 16:57:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccine Queen |
For a shot in the arm, go to states with small governments. |
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| 2021-01-11 16:54:00 |
Deals |
Sixth Street Partners Nears Deal for Majority Stake in Legends Hospitality Group |
Deal values the sports-and-entertainment events company at $1.3 billion, including debt |
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| 2021-01-11 16:49:00 |
Markets |
Some Banks Want to Consign Credit-Card Interest to History |
Australian lenders hope no-interest cards can arrest a decline in usage and attract younger customers |
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| 2021-01-11 16:35:00 |
Politics |
House Plans Trump Impeachment Vote for Wednesday |
Democratic lawmakers press ahead with efforts to remove president following riot at U.S. Capitol |
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| 2021-01-11 16:33:00 |
Politics |
The Second Impeachment of President Trump: What It Means and How the Process Works |
The House could impeach Trump for inciting an insurrection, and a Senate trial could take place after he leaves office—or be delayed indefinitely |
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| 2021-01-11 16:30:00 |
Business |
Chewy Co-Founder Joins GameStop’s Board After Pushing Overhaul |
Ryan Cohen wants videogame retailer to pare store count, focus on digital market |
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| 2021-01-11 16:28:00 |
Business |
Pilgrim’s Pride Agrees to Settle Some Chicken Price-Fixing Claims |
Proposed $75 million settlement would be the biggest so far in four-year legal battle over alleged collusion |
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| 2021-01-11 16:27:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yield Climb Continues |
The climb extended even as U.S. stock indexes fell |
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| 2021-01-11 16:04:00 |
Tech |
Parler Sues Amazon After Tech Giant Kicks Site Off Its Servers |
Lawsuit seeks order to prevent Amazon from shutting down social-media platform’s account |
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| 2021-01-11 15:41:00 |
Politics |
National Guard Bolsters Washington, D.C., Troop Levels to at Least 10,000 |
Added forces expected in place by weekend, ahead of Biden inauguration, as authorities prepare for more Trump marches |
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| 2021-01-11 15:17:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Economy Will Launch Joe Biden’s |
Joe Biden arguably gets the best of all policy-measurement worlds when he enters the White House. |
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| 2021-01-11 15:15:00 |
Opinion |
Right Price Can Make an M.B.A. a Good Buy |
The decision is much simpler when the price of an accredited M.B.A. is only $22,500, and when one can complete it without career interruption. |
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| 2021-01-11 15:10:00 |
Opinion |
Merit and Diversity Need Not Be in Conflict |
Joseph Epstein seems to insinuate that the race, color and gender type of diversity happens often as a trade-off to merit and accomplishment. |
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| 2021-01-11 15:09:00 |
World |
Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree to Develop War-Ravaged Nagorno-Karabakh |
A Russian-brokered peace deal appears to be holding but challenges over POWs and displaced people have yet to be resolved |
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| 2021-01-11 15:03:00 |
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Goodman Networks Loses DirecTV Contract, Tanking Bonds |
AT&T subsidiary DirecTV terminates contract over concerns about Goodman’s liquidity and debt |
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| 2021-01-11 14:54:00 |
Business |
Ford to Cut 5,000 Jobs as it Stops Building Vehicles in Brazil |
The auto maker will close all three of its Brazilian factories as part of a broader turnaround effort |
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| 2021-01-11 14:50:00 |
Politics |
Cuba Named a State Sponsor of Terrorism by Trump Administration |
Step rescinds Obama administration’s lifting of designation in 2015 |
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| 2021-01-11 14:46:00 |
World |
U.S. to Designate Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen as Terrorist Group |
Listing intended to curb Tehran’s influence could also impair economy and peace efforts in country at risk of famine |
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| 2021-01-11 14:04:00 |
Business |
Carnival Set to Post $2.2 Billion Quarterly Loss as U.S. Sailing Hiatus Nears One Year |
Timing for resuming U.S. voyages ultimately depends on receiving permit from CDC |
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| 2021-01-11 14:03:00 |
U.S. |
Joe Biden Receives Second Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine |
President-elect got first shot Dec. 21 and has now completed the regimen ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration |
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| 2021-01-11 13:59:00 |
U.S. |
New York State Bar Association Weighs Stripping Giuliani of Membership |
Legal group cites complaints about President Trump’s personal attorney in recent months |
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| 2021-01-11 13:53:00 |
World |
U.K. Hospitals Brace for Covid-19 Pandemic’s Worst Weeks |
January case surge in Britain threatens to overwhelm National Health Service as new coronavirus variant spreads |
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| 2021-01-11 13:47:00 |
Business |
Staples Seeks to Buy Office Depot, Again |
Antitrust enforcers have blocked two previous efforts to merge office superstore rivals |
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| 2021-01-11 13:46:00 |
Economy |
Fed Sent $88.5 Billion in Profits to U.S. Treasury in 2020 |
Remittances rose last year for the first time since 2015 |
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| 2021-01-11 13:31:00 |
Markets |
Online Platform eToro Called in Leveraged Crypto Trades When Bitcoin Price Peaked |
The platform closed all cryptocurrency margin trades in Europe around the time bitcoin hit a high on Friday; prices later plunged |
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| 2021-01-11 13:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bill Belichick, Golf and Trump’s Post-Riot Troubles With Sports |
The golf world is fleeing from the president, and the Patriots coach is scheduled to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom as Trump’s final days in office highlight his uncomfortable relationship with sports |
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| 2021-01-11 13:17:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Plea to Expedite Election Appeals |
Court won’t consider cases until after Biden takes office; justices are under no obligation to hear the appeals |
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| 2021-01-11 13:03:00 |
World |
Pope Francis Says Women Can Read at Mass as Debate on Women Clergy Continues |
Papal decree formalizes common practice, but pontiff doesn’t address whether women can serve as deacons |
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| 2021-01-11 12:45:00 |
Opinion |
Save the Constitution From Big Tech |
Congressional threats and inducements make Twitter and Facebook censorship a free-speech violation. |
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| 2021-01-11 12:43:00 |
Opinion |
No Excuses for Trump and the Capitol Riot |
Yes, the left does bad things too. Conservatives are supposed to believe in objective moral truth. |
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| 2021-01-11 12:02:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Retail Tenants Leverage Pandemic Stress for Rent Cuts |
Some retailers, restaurants, gyms and other businesses are experiencing improved lease terms as they gain the upper hand over landlords looking to retain tenants |
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| 2021-01-11 11:34:00 |
Markets |
Lilly’s Alzheimer’s News Brings Plenty of Upside, Limited Risk |
Betting that this time is different for a promising Alzheimer’s disease treatment is a fairly inexpensive wager |
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| 2021-01-11 11:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Go to the ER for That? How to Decide Medical Options as Covid Strains Hospitals |
With the pandemic overloading many emergency rooms and ICUs, the hospital isn’t always the best place to seek treatment for some ailments |
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| 2021-01-11 11:25:00 |
Politics |
Biden Faces No-Win Choice: Play Avenger or Conciliator? |
Despite the president-elect’s goal of national unity, many Democrats want him to endorse impeachment |
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| 2021-01-11 11:14:00 |
Business |
Bootmaker Dr. Martens Explores London IPO |
Brand once favored by skinheads touts its potential to grow in the U.S., China |
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| 2021-01-11 10:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can You Still Spread Covid-19 After You Get Vaccinated? |
Scientists say even vaccinated people need to take Covid precautions |
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| 2021-01-11 10:22:00 |
World |
Netanyahu Orders New Jewish Settlement Homes in Israeli-Occupied West Bank |
Trump administration supported such projects but will soon be replaced by more critical President-elect Biden |
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| 2021-01-11 10:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Joint Probes to Continue Post-Brexit—With More Red Tape |
A last-minute trade and cooperation deal contains measures that the U.K. hopes will help maintain cross-border collaboration with law enforcement in the EU |
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| 2021-01-11 09:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
The NBA’s Most Improbable Player Now Has a Podcast |
Duncan Robinson, a Division-III recruit who became one of the world’s best 3-point shooters, is taking the next step of his career: his own podcast |
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| 2021-01-11 09:31:00 |
Tech |
China’s Chip-Independence Goals Helped by U.S.-Developed Tech |
New approach to semiconductors, developed partly with the Pentagon’s backing, could threaten Intel and Arm’s dominance |
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| 2021-01-11 08:56:00 |
Markets |
Eli Lilly, Twitter, NIO: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures are sliding amid political risks and economic uncertainties |
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| 2021-01-11 08:49:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Riot Puts More Scrutiny on Big Tech |
Lawmakers are expected to push to scale back technology companies’ liability shield |
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| 2021-01-11 08:48:00 |
World |
Indonesia Is First to Approve Sinovac Vaccine Outside China |
Nation’s emergency-use approval comes despite trial results placing the shot at 65.3%, the low end of efficacy range |
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| 2021-01-11 08:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
Mercy! Cleveland Browns, Playoff Bullies, Dunk Steelers, Kansas City Awaits |
A playoff stranger makes up for lost time. Their next opponent should be a lot tougher |
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| 2021-01-11 08:37:00 |
World |
Indonesia Plane Crash Investigators Await Black Boxes to Understand What Happened to Boeing Aircraft |
Pings detected as divers face sharp, heavy debris from shattered plane in Java Sea |
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| 2021-01-11 08:33:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Hit Hardest Where Financial Crisis Led to Health-Care Cuts |
Southern European austerity budgets left the region ill-prepared for the virus |
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| 2021-01-11 08:26:00 |
Business |
PPP Loans: Everything We Know About Latest Small Business Protection |
First-time borrowers get first dibs through community lenders; $2 million max loan for second-time PPP borrowers |
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| 2021-01-11 08:07:00 |
Markets |
Making an Apple EV Is a Poisoned Chalice for Car Companies |
Investors in Hyundai may be overestimating the benefits of a manufacturing contract, even from the world’s most valuable company |
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| 2021-01-11 08:05:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slide on New Risks |
The Dow is on track to fall after ending last week at its third record close of 2021 |
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| 2021-01-11 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Intercontinental Exchange’s Cryptocurrency Venture to Go Public Through a SPAC |
ICE’s Bakkt crypto venture plans to roll out an app for trading and making payments with digital assets |
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| 2021-01-11 07:53:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Tap William J. Burns, a Former Career Diplomat, as CIA Director |
Former envoy served as U.S. ambassador to Russia and Jordan and as deputy secretary of state |
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| 2021-01-11 07:14:00 |
Business |
China’s Car Sales Fell 6.8% in 2020, but That Still Likely Beats Other Markets |
The drop should be considered a success in the pandemic-struck 2020, analysts say |
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| 2021-01-11 07:00:00 |
Markets |
The Great Outdoors Offers Retail Winners |
Both investors and consumers might find some lasting value in the outdoors |
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| 2021-01-11 06:55:00 |
Business |
New Yorker Writer Shared Doubts on Japanese ‘Family Rental’ Article Before Publication |
The magazine has added an editor’s note saying three leading figures in the article made false claims |
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| 2021-01-11 06:43:00 |
World |
China Allows WHO Experts in to Investigate Covid-19 Origins |
U.N. agency’s top official earlier criticized Beijing for holding up mission |
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| 2021-01-11 06:33:00 |
Markets |
KKR Buys Into Producer Ryan Tedder’s Music Catalog |
Purchase involves copyrights tied to some 500 songs by OneRepublic, Beyonce and other stars |
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| 2021-01-11 06:30:00 |
Business |
Lilly Alzheimer’s Drug Helped Patients in Small Trial |
Donanemab slowed cognitive and functional decline of patients with mild Alzheimer’s by 32% compared with placebo |
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| 2021-01-11 06:30:00 |
Markets |
China Gives U.S. Tech the Silent Treatment |
Slow approval from Beijing is dragging out big technology deals, costing American companies time and money |
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| 2021-01-11 06:04:00 |
Tech |
Parler Goes Dark After Amazon Kicks Site Off Its Servers |
Move reflects growing efforts by big technology companies to restrict content they label as dangerous |
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| 2021-01-11 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Rental Home Construction, Investing in 2021, Traveling After Covid |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-11 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
OpenAP Adds Technology to Further Automate TV Ad Sales |
Ad giant Omnicom is testing new technology that shows commercials available to purchase from large TV networks |
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| 2021-01-11 05:50:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Management Companies are Suddenly Hot Property |
One niche segment of China’s unloved property sector still has the government strongly in its corner |
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| 2021-01-11 05:47:00 |
Markets |
Blacklisting of Chinese Stocks Prompts Banks to Delist Hundreds of Derivatives |
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley say warrants and callable bull/bear contracts will be suspended from trading Jan. 25 |
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| 2021-01-11 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.S. Companies Revamp Bonus Plans as Pandemic Upends Forecasts |
Some boards are scrapping existing formulas and instead using their judgment to set annual incentives |
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| 2021-01-11 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Trade Chief Lighthizer Urges Biden to Keep Tariffs on China |
The trade lawyer who engineered the Trump administration’s economic confrontation with Beijing argues that tariffs get results |
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| 2021-01-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
TikTok and Discord Are the New Wall Street Trading Desks |
Pandemic has led to surge of day trading, helping push stocks like NIO and Tesla to records amid online buzz |
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| 2021-01-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
Bluebird Bio to Spin Off Cancer-Drug Unit |
Pioneer in the field of gene therapies will split into one company focused on rare diseases and a second devoted to cancer therapies |
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| 2021-01-11 05:25:00 |
U.S. |
Cold Snap Sparks Record Rise in Natural Gas Prices in Asia |
Traders are struggling to secure enough vessels to transport LNG from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asia in time to meet rampant demand |
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| 2021-01-11 05:23:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Gets a Promotion, Gives His Sister a Demotion |
North Korean leader takes the title of general secretary as Kim Yo Jong is removed from the top decision-making body |
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| 2021-01-11 03:40:00 |
World |
Kim Yo Jong: What We Know About Kim Jong Un’s Sister and Her Role in North Korea |
Star power of dictator’s sister has risen after appearances at 2018 Winter Olympics, two nuclear summits and as a signatory in state media |
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| 2021-01-10 23:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
PGA Removes 2022 Championship From Trump’s N.J. Golf Course |
The PGA of America said it had terminated the agreement to play the tournament, one of golf’s majors, at Trump’s Bedminister, N.J. course. The move comes in the aftermath of last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. |
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| 2021-01-10 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Lies We Tell During Job Interviews |
Interviewers and candidates often end up in situations where they’re almost encouraged to lie—here’s what research says about how, why and how often it happens |
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| 2021-01-10 19:23:00 |
Tech |
Twitter, Facebook and Others Silenced Trump. Now They Learn What’s Next. |
The social-media platforms’ recent actions show the companies’ influence over online discourse |
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| 2021-01-10 18:56:00 |
Markets |
A Dollar Is a Dollar Is a Dollar. Except in Our Minds. |
The form of money—salary vs. bonus, income vs. capital—affects the way we treat that money. Sometimes that helps us financially. And sometimes it hurts us. |
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| 2021-01-10 18:54:00 |
Business |
Capitol Riot Prompts Some Big Banks and Companies to Pause Political Funding |
JPMorgan to halt all PAC donations for six months; Blue Cross and Marriott pause funding to Republicans who objected to Electoral College results |
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| 2021-01-10 18:04:00 |
Politics |
Law Enforcement Braces for More Trump Marches in Washington, at State Capitols |
Online discussions include calls for armed marchers |
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| 2021-01-10 17:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
The NBA Postpones Another Game as Covid Problems Multiply |
More than two dozen players on 13 teams were in quarantine or isolation over the weekend as the league struggles to play through the pandemic without a bubble |
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| 2021-01-10 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
The Progressive Purge Begins |
Tech’s stampede against the right will lead to more populist anger. |
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| 2021-01-10 17:53:00 |
Finance |
Stripe Stops Processing Payments for Trump Campaign Website |
Financial-technology company’s move follows last week’s riot at the Capitol |
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| 2021-01-10 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Europe Already Snubs Joe Biden |
A China-EU investment deal frustrates his plan to rebuild alliances. |
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| 2021-01-10 17:53:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s First Fracking Test |
Will he allow a proposed port for LNG to go through as planned? |
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| 2021-01-10 16:31:00 |
Opinion |
Once Trump Leaves, Who’s Left to Blame? |
People of all political stripes can’t help but project every problem onto evil politicians. |
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| 2021-01-10 16:28:00 |
Opinion |
When Studying Came Before Football |
In 1961, Ohio State decided to prioritize its reputation. |
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| 2021-01-10 16:23:00 |
Books |
‘The Death of Camus’ Review: Examining the Wreckage |
Was the car crash that killed Albert Camus and his publisher in 1960 an accident or an assassination engineered by the KGB? |
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| 2021-01-10 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
Better Weapons for Stopping Riots |
Investments in acoustic and jamming technology would help cops deal with mobs without shooting. |
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| 2021-01-10 16:14:00 |
Opinion |
A Light Regulatory Touch to Keep Covid Drugs Current |
New variants of the virus will call for adaptations of treatments, which shouldn’t need full studies. |
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| 2021-01-10 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, Exports and Retail Sales |
U.S. retail sales for December will offer more insight into the severity of the broader economic slowdown at the end of the year |
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| 2021-01-10 14:34:00 |
World |
Israel’s Covid-19 Vaccinations Hold Lessons for U.S. |
Small country has inoculated nearly 20% of its population in three weeks, in world’s fastest rollout |
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| 2021-01-10 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
How to Address the Doctor Shortage |
Approximately one-third of practicing physicians are over the age of 60 and, increasing, more likely to retire. |
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| 2021-01-10 14:01:00 |
Opinion |
MLB Embraces Negro Leagues, More or Less |
In 1927 a black team, the Royal Giants, barnstormed Japan, preceding the 1934 tour of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx. |
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| 2021-01-10 13:59:00 |
Opinion |
Columbia Supports Open Discussion, Even in China |
Public events hosted by our Beijing Center are determined independent of their political content. |
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| 2021-01-10 13:41:00 |
Opinion |
Latin Politics Arrive in the U.S. |
Why ‘participatory democracy’ seems always to degenerate into mob violence. |
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| 2021-01-10 13:39:00 |
Opinion |
No, Trump Isn’t Guilty of Incitement |
Inflaming emotions isn’t a crime. The president didn’t mention violence, much less provoke it. |
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| 2021-01-10 12:07:00 |
World |
Nationalist Leader Set to Solidify Power in Kyrgyzstan Election |
The prospective election of Sadyr Japarov adds to worries of foreign investors in the turbulent country |
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| 2021-01-10 12:00:00 |
U.S. |
Honduran President Hernández Implicated in Drug Trade |
Incoming Biden administration faces challenge in dealing with Honduran corruption |
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| 2021-01-10 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Airbnb’s Section 230 Use Underscores Law’s Reach Beyond Facebook |
Home-rental site is caught up in political push to change internet shield even as its efforts to use law haven’t always worked |
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| 2021-01-10 11:35:00 |
U.S. |
Longtime Illinois Democrat and Power Broker Faces a Challenge |
Amid corruption probe, some Democrats say they are ready for end of Michael Madigan’s reign as speaker |
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| 2021-01-10 11:18:00 |
Politics |
House Prepares for Trump Impeachment, Could Add Charges on Georgia Allegations |
GOP senator calls on Trump to resign; House could delay sending articles of impeachment to Senate while President-elect Biden gets agenda under way |
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| 2021-01-10 10:00:00 |
Markets |
The Top Stock Funds of 2020 |
Morgan Stanley’s Inception Portfolio, under Dennis Lynch, won the stock-fund race with a gain of 150% |
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| 2021-01-10 10:00:00 |
Tech |
CES 2021: The World’s Largest Tech Show Trades Las Vegas for Cyberspace |
This week’s show will be held online—and exhibitors and attendees aren’t quite sure what to expect |
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| 2021-01-10 09:00:00 |
Markets |
What Is the Brobdingnagian Base? |
The phrase, a nod to ‘Gulliver’s Travels,’ describes a stock-price pattern that some analysts believe is particularly bullish |
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| 2021-01-10 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Democratic Control of Senate Creates Path to Repeal Last-Minute Trump Policies |
Little-known procedure allows a president’s party to repeal some rules with a simple majority in House and Senate |
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| 2021-01-10 08:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
U.S. Covid-19 Vaccination Plan Limits Speed of Rollout, Supply-Chain Experts Say |
The decentralized effort focuses on supply with less attention to the last mile, or getting the ‘vaccine from storage into people’s arms’ |
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| 2021-01-10 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Doctor Launches Her Passion Project: Selling ‘Green’ Beauty Products |
Practicing medicine was satisfying but not thrilling—so Dr. Pooja Goel began selling cosmetics, hair-care and skin-care products online |
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| 2021-01-10 08:00:00 |
Markets |
A Small Tax Change Is a Boon for Permanent Life Insurance |
Insurers worried that a government rule from 1984 threatened certain products—and sought Washington’s help |
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| 2021-01-10 07:00:00 |
Business |
Ford, Other Auto Makers Cut Output on Chip Shortage |
Sector starts 2021 by idling plants, faces a ‘chipageddon’ with semiconductors in short supply |
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| 2021-01-10 05:32:00 |
World |
Indonesia Plane Crash Search Finds Human Remains, Life Vests and Aisle Sign |
Hopes fade any survived as a search operation recovers pieces of the Boeing 737-500 plane that went down Saturday |
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| 2021-01-10 05:30:00 |
Economy |
This Could Be the Best Year on Record for Job Growth |
Gains to be driven by a re-emerging economy but won’t offset all pandemic losses |
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| 2021-01-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
Amazon, Walmart Tell Consumers to Skip Returns of Unwanted Items |
In some cases, it’s cheaper for the retailers to refund the purchase price and let customers keep or donate the products |
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| 2021-01-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Trump’s Ban on Chinese Stocks Roils Investors |
Executive order was meant to hit China’s military, but has frustrated some U.S. investors |
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| 2021-01-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Markets Rally Highlights Bets on Recovery |
Optimism about Covid-19 vaccines and stimulus prolong the 2020 stock boom, fueling worries that hot parts of the market are overextended |
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| 2021-01-09 23:38:00 |
Business |
Low on Workers, Manufacturers Recruit Their Executives for the Factory Floor |
Covid, child care and competition from e-commerce warehouses contribute to labor shortages at many factories |
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| 2021-01-09 22:55:00 |
Tech |
Apple, Amazon Move to Marginalize Parler |
Amazon will stop providing cloud services to the platform, while Apple suspended Parler from its App Store |
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| 2021-01-09 22:29:00 |
Markets |
What to Do With Your Bond Investments Now |
Strategies for investors who need income now and those thinking longer-term |
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| 2021-01-09 19:16:00 |
Politics |
Support Grows for Trump Impeachment Over Capitol Riot |
Additional rioters are charged, while the president remains out of public view following his ban from Twitter |
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| 2021-01-09 18:43:00 |
Politics |
Economist Nellie Liang Is a Leading Contender for Senior Treasury Post |
Liang, who specialized in financial stability during her career at the Fed, is being considered for the position of undersecretary for domestic finance |
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| 2021-01-09 18:35:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Eases Restrictions on Officials’ Dealings With Taiwan |
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo describes limits as an attempt to appease ‘Communist regime in Beijing’ |
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| 2021-01-09 16:50:00 |
Election 2020 |
White House Forced Georgia U.S. Attorney to Resign |
Pressure for resignation was part of broader push by President Trump to overturn state’s election results |
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| 2021-01-09 16:21:00 |
U.S. |
Capitol Riot Charges: Florida Man Who Removed Pelosi Lectern, Man in Horned Costume |
The men were charged in federal court for violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds |
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| 2021-01-09 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Kids Can Learn From Losing |
A hockey dad reflects on the long streak of losses that reinforced his son’s love of the game and turned his team into winners |
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| 2021-01-09 12:00:00 |
Tech |
The Tiny Satellites That Will Connect Cows, Cars and Shipping Containers to the Internet |
In the shadow of giants like SpaceX, more than a dozen startups are building their own globe-spanning networks of nanosatellites, enabling a new kind of everywhere, all-the-time connectivity for people, animals and assets on Earth |
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| 2021-01-09 12:00:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Goes Smoothly in Connecticut |
State has administered nearly half of allotted doses, compared with about 28% nationally |
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| 2021-01-09 12:00:00 |
The Captain Class |
Forget Positive Thinking: How Sweatpants Managers Can Stay Motivated |
Bosses are drained as the coronavirus pandemic drags into 2021. Here are ways they can recharge their batteries. |
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| 2021-01-09 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Presidential Pours: A History of Wine in the White House |
The wines served at the White House tell us a lot about the president in office at the time. Our wine columnist considers a recent book on the topic and also offers a roundup of White House favorites to uncork now. |
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| 2021-01-09 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Fannie, Freddie Tighten Rules for Condos in Vacation Locales |
Moves by government-controlled mortgage firms could drive up cost of borrowing to buy units in resort areas |
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| 2021-01-09 10:55:00 |
Politics |
Chuck Schumer Faces Hectic Start to Senate Term |
Democrat will lead chamber tackling Covid-19 aid and confirming Joe Biden’s nominees; possible Trump impeachment trial looms |
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| 2021-01-09 10:42:00 |
World |
China’s New Rules Amp Up Pressure on U.S. Businesses |
Rules plan to ban Chinese companies from complying with some foreign laws |
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| 2021-01-09 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Warren Buffett’s Latest Challenger Will Fizzle Like the Rest |
Cathie Wood has ridden stocks like Tesla to stardom, but funds like ARK Innovation ETF are best avoided after they get hot |
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| 2021-01-09 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Financial Issues to Consider When an Elderly Parent Moves In With You |
Make sure you understand the many budget and tax implications. Otherwise, it could be a lot more costly than necessary. |
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| 2021-01-09 09:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Care for Aging Parents When You Can’t Be There |
Tech can help with remote monitoring of seniors’ well-being, bring peace of mind; ‘Alexa, call for help’ |
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| 2021-01-09 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Think Twice Before Refinancing a Student Loan |
Federal student loans carry benefits that will disappear if the borrower refinances with a private lender |
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| 2021-01-09 09:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Companies Examine Capitol Riot for Security Lessons |
The siege is forcing organizations to pay closer attention to property and personnel risks, risk management experts say |
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| 2021-01-09 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Opponent Has a Covid Outbreak. Again. |
The Steelers’ season was disrupted when it faced two rivals, Baltimore and Tennessee, who were dealing with outbreaks. Now their playoff opponent, Cleveland, has one, too. |
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| 2021-01-09 08:33:00 |
Business |
NIO, the Chinese Electric-Vehicle Startup, Unveils New ET7 Sedan |
Luxury car faces stiff competition from Tesla’s locally built models |
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| 2021-01-09 08:12:00 |
World |
Indonesia Says Sriwijaya Air Flight Loses Contact With Air-Traffic Control |
Boeing passenger jet was on domestic flight from Jakarta |
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| 2021-01-09 08:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccination Efforts in Muslim Nations Try to Overcome Halal Concerns |
Religious leaders from Jakarta to Dubai are talking to companies, checking production processes and issuing guidance to ensure coronavirus inoculation campaigns succeed |
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| 2021-01-09 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Taylor Swift’s ‘Evermore’ Braid is More Than Just a Braid |
How the singer’s newly folksy, ‘cottagecore’-inflected look is being enthusiastically imitated and decoded by her ‘Swiftie’ fans |
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| 2021-01-09 07:00:00 |
World |
Italy’s Government Teeters Over How to Revive the Economy Post-Covid-19 |
Prime Minister Conte fights for survival, as he wrestles with former Premier Renzi over how to spend EU funds aimed at helping Italy |
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| 2021-01-09 07:00:00 |
Markets |
U.S.-Stock Funds Rose 19.1% in a Grueling 2020 |
The average is less than it was in 2019, but it could be seen as more impressive considering what the economy and markets had to overcome last year |
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| 2021-01-09 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘A New Look at Old Masters’ Review: In a New Light, Literally |
After a two-year renovation of the skylights and roof of the Met, many of the museum’s European masterpieces have never looked better. |
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| 2021-01-09 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fitness and Workout Secrets From Pandemic Overachievers |
You don’t have to be a hard-core exerciser to learn and benefit from these unusual athletic feats |
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| 2021-01-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s Legal, Business Challenges Persist After Settlement |
Plane maker faces civil lawsuits tied to fatal MAX crashes and pandemic-driven decline in orders |
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| 2021-01-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
As Democrats Take Over Senate, Personal Finance Hangs in Balance |
Here’s the potential impact on tax policy, retirement savings, student loans, support for caregivers and Covid-19 assistance |
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| 2021-01-08 20:58:00 |
Markets |
The ‘Small-Cap Effect’ Isn’t Dead, After All |
New research finds that the tendency of smaller stocks to outperform large-caps over time still exists, but almost exclusively within the S&P 500 itself |
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| 2021-01-08 20:00:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Says U.S. Is ‘Biggest Enemy’ |
Lengthy remarks were measured by Pyongyang’s saber-rattling standards and didn’t mention President-elect Biden by name |
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| 2021-01-08 19:05:00 |
Tech |
Twitter Bans President Trump’s Account Permanently |
Twitter cites ‘risk of further incitement of violence’ for ban |
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| 2021-01-08 19:02:00 |
Politics |
Hawley Faces Fierce Backlash From Colleagues, Donors After Capitol Riot |
Missouri senator’s objection to election results has drawn widespread condemnation, raising questions about his political future |
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| 2021-01-08 18:55:00 |
Tech |
Apple Threatens to Ban Parler After Capitol Riot |
Tech giant says social-media network failed to moderate content that incited violence and may be removed from App Store |
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| 2021-01-08 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Lockdown Jobs Slump |
The economy is poised for a boom in 2021 after a December setback. |
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| 2021-01-08 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
A Coup of Pelosi’s Own |
The House Speaker publicizes her nuclear option to protect the world from Trump. |
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| 2021-01-08 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Communist Hong Kong |
China taunts the world as it arrests the entire democratic opposition. |
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| 2021-01-08 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
New Jersey’s Subsidy Switcheroo |
After raising tax rates, Gov. Murphy increases corporate welfare. |
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| 2021-01-08 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
A Message to the Haters From ‘Florida Man’ |
Go ahead and laugh. But if we’re such a joke state, why are all of your neighbors moving here? |
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| 2021-01-08 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
Don’t Expect Police to Shoot at Crowds |
When it comes to denouncing or indicting inciters, there’s no reason to stop at Donald Trump. |
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| 2021-01-08 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Pence and the Electoral Vote |
‘My oath to support and defend the Constitution constrains me from claiming unilateral authority to determine which electoral votes should be counted and which should not.’ |
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| 2021-01-08 18:00:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Sometimes Bigger Really Is Better |
While streaming is here to stay, it would be a major loss if we couldn’t see movies like ‘North by Northwest’ in a theater, in all their wide-screen glory. |
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| 2021-01-08 17:52:00 |
World |
Brazil Embraces Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine as Cases Soar |
President Jair Bolsonaro had maligned Sinovac’s vaccine before his administration agreed to buy up to 100 million doses |
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| 2021-01-08 17:35:00 |
CIO Journal |
Tech Jobs Soar as Overall U.S. Job Market Dips |
A tight labor market has prompted some companies to wrangle tech talent by acquiring smaller firms |
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| 2021-01-08 17:23:00 |
Masterpiece |
Meteorological Majesty |
Artist-explorer Albert Bierstadt’s “A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie” looms as large in American cultural history as the towering peaks he depicts. |
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| 2021-01-08 17:23:00 |
Markets |
When to Tap Social Security: The Sometimes Surprising Answer From Online Calculators |
The conventional wisdom is to wait as long as possible. But that isn’t always the best advice. |
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| 2021-01-08 17:18:00 |
Markets |
Deutsche Bank to Pay $130 Million to Settle Federal Criminal and Civil Investigations |
German bank agreed to settle allegations that it violated laws against bribery by using middlemen and hiding payments |
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| 2021-01-08 17:17:00 |
Markets |
The Case for and Against Investing in Bitcoin |
The digital currency has quintupled in value over the past year. Should you steer clear? |
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| 2021-01-08 17:13:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Boy Scouts Challenged for Declaring $667 Million Off-Limits to Victims |
The panel that speaks for sexual-abuse victims wants a judge to make Boy Scouts assets available for settlement payouts |
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| 2021-01-08 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Democrats to Introduce Articles of Impeachment on Monday |
House Speaker Pelosi spoke with chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff about Trump’s mental fitness after he encouraged mob to storm Capitol |
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| 2021-01-08 16:55:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Outline Covid-19 Relief Package Next Week |
The president-elect also says he will push for an increase in the federal minimum wage to at least $15 an hour |
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| 2021-01-08 16:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Plans to Release Nearly All Available Covid-19 Vaccine Doses |
Administration would shift from current strategy of holding half of supply for booster shots as U.S struggles to ramp up program |
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| 2021-01-08 16:39:00 |
Business |
NCR in Talks to Buy Cardtronics |
Cardtronics had agreed to sale to Apollo, Hudson Executive at $35 a share |
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| 2021-01-08 16:36:00 |
Business |
Cisco Spars With Acacia Communications Over Takeover Deal |
Networking-equipment giant seeks to muscle its way to completing the deal after Acacia scraps merger agreement |
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| 2021-01-08 16:32:00 |
Politics |
David Perdue Concedes Georgia Runoff to Jon Ossoff, Clearing Way for Democratic Majority in U.S. Senate |
Concession comes a day after GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler conceded her runoff race to Raphael Warnock |
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| 2021-01-08 16:19:00 |
Economy |
Fed Raised Interest Rates in 2015 Despite Concerns Over Growth, Inflation |
The first rate increase since the financial crisis drew objections but no formal dissent |
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| 2021-01-08 16:15:00 |
U.S. |
Man Photographed in Pelosi’s Office Is Charged |
A 60-year-old man arrested in Arkansas faces charges including violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds |
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| 2021-01-08 16:04:00 |
U.S. |
The National Guard’s Role, Origins Explained |
State governors can call out these forces of citizen-soldiers to deal with emergencies, such as natural disasters and civil disturbances |
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| 2021-01-08 15:58:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Dies of Injuries Sustained at Riot |
The military veteran had joined the force in 2008 and was part of the first-responder unit |
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| 2021-01-08 15:53:00 |
World |
U.S. Sanctions Senior Iraqi Official for Role in Iran-Linked Rights Abuses |
Leader of militia group directed killing of protesters, U.S. says as it continues campaign to isolate Tehran |
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| 2021-01-08 15:10:00 |
U.S. |
Police Identify Those Killed in Capitol Riot |
Three people suffered medical emergencies during Trump supporters’ attack on legislative complex, authorities said |
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| 2021-01-08 15:07:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Restrictions Decrease Illegal Migration to Europe |
The number of illegal border crossings into the EU fell to levels last seen in 2013, although migrants seek more dangerous routes to reach continent |
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| 2021-01-08 14:42:00 |
World |
Nations Push to Get Covid-19 Vaccine Out Faster in Race Against Virus |
Rising infections and new, highly contagious strains of the coronavirus are pressuring governments to accelerate vaccinations |
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| 2021-01-08 14:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Electoral College Saved the Election |
From the 2020 primaries to the post-election furor, the founders’ system of election by states proved its democratic value. |
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| 2021-01-08 14:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
Where to Travel After Covid? 25 Inspiring Escapes |
After nearly a year of vacation deprivation, frustrated globe-trotters are starting to dream about traveling freely again. We highlight six getaway goals for 2021 and new ways to realize each one. |
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| 2021-01-08 14:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Founders’ Guide to ‘Knock Down, Drag Out’ Fighting |
The ratification debates of 1787-88 were colored by ‘patriotic enthusiasms’ verging on violent chaos. |
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| 2021-01-08 14:17:00 |
Economy |
Job Losses in 2020 Were Worst Since 1939, With Hispanics, Blacks, Teenagers Among Hardest Hit |
Steep losses in leisure and hospitality drove up unemployment across groups already disproportionately affected by economic impact of coronavirus |
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| 2021-01-08 14:04:00 |
Politics |
GOP Leader McDaniel Re-Elected to Lead Republican National Committee |
The race for the co-chair position became a proxy fight over how closely the national party wants to remain attached to the president |
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| 2021-01-08 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Illustrator Ralph Steadman Makes Splashes and Blots That Bite |
At 84, the British artist surveys his career as a satirist and ‘Gonzo’ partner of writer Hunter S. Thompson. |
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| 2021-01-08 13:57:00 |
Business |
GM Unveils New Logo, Names Operations Chief at Cruise Unit |
The new logo features ‘GM’ in lowercase letters and is the first significant change to the company’s blocky blue emblem since the 1960s |
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| 2021-01-08 13:55:00 |
Politics |
Trump Administration Allows Tennessee to Fund Medicaid With Modified Block Grant |
Conservatives say such grants will give state flexibility; Biden administration could rescind the approval |
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| 2021-01-08 13:27:00 |
Logistics Report |
Logistics Hiring Extended Strong Growth in December |
Payrolls at parcel delivery, warehousing and trucking companies jumped by nearly 53,000 jobs last month despite a broader national employment downturn |
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| 2021-01-08 13:26:00 |
Opinion |
The Assault on the Capitol: America Divided |
A truly sad day for America: desecration of our Capitol that everyone on United Flight 93 died to save on 9/11. |
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| 2021-01-08 13:24:00 |
Opinion |
To Infinity and Beyond, or at Least to Mars |
Mars is the next true destination for humans in space exploration. |
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| 2021-01-08 13:21:00 |
Tech |
Is Your iPhone Passcode Off Limits to the Law? Supreme Court Ruling Sought |
Petitioners including ACLU say passcodes are protected by the Fifth Amendment; prosecutors disagree |
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| 2021-01-08 13:01:00 |
Opinion |
Impeachment Again? |
The challenges for Pelosi as she seeks, once more with feeling, to drive Trump from office. |
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| 2021-01-08 12:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Apeel CEO James Rogers Wants to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Avocados and Oranges |
His firm applies an edible, plant-based coating to fruits and vegetables that lets them last longer without refrigeration |
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| 2021-01-08 12:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Online Discount Algorithms Need To Chill Out |
I just wanted a good deal on T-shirts, not daily offers to buy more and more of them |
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| 2021-01-08 12:45:00 |
U.S. |
Sidney Powell Is Sued by Voting-Machine Company Dominion for Defamation |
Pro-Trump lawyer made ‘wild’ accusations about rigging November’s election, company says |
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| 2021-01-08 12:24:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93 |
The Dodgers legend led Los Angeles to two World Series championships |
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| 2021-01-08 12:15:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Small-Business Loan Program PPP to Reopen Jan. 11 |
Government extends efforts to preserve jobs and help firms weather pandemic and lockdowns |
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| 2021-01-08 12:05:00 |
Books |
‘The Doctors Blackwell’ Review: Physicians and Pioneers |
Fearing the competition for women patients, physicians barred the door to female doctors—until the Blackwells wrenched it open. |
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| 2021-01-08 11:57:00 |
Books |
‘Time Between’ Review: And Your Byrd Can Sing |
Though he was overshadowed by his charismatic bandmates, Chris Hillman wanted to be a rock ’n’ roll star too. |
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| 2021-01-08 11:53:00 |
Books |
‘Tomorrow, the World’ Review: From Isolation to American Empire |
Where did America’s global dominance begin? In Stephen Wertheim’s view, look to the fall of France in 1940. |
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| 2021-01-08 11:45:00 |
Books |
‘The Crooked Path to Abolition’ Review: Strategy and Secession |
Radical abolitionists saw the Constitution as poisoned by slavery. Could it instead be a tool in the hands of liberators? |
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| 2021-01-08 11:42:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: Survival Story |
The novel ‘Hatchet’ set a boy in the wilderness. In a new memoir, the author shares his own gripping journey. |
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| 2021-01-08 11:39:00 |
Books |
‘The Patriots’ Review: Founders Divided |
With his last work, Winston Groom brings to life the acrimonious split between former friends. |
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| 2021-01-08 11:38:00 |
Politics |
Mob’s Capitol Attack Unites a Nation in Horror—Though Not Entirely |
Reactions on cause and effect of the violence show Americans are still divided at the end of Trump’s term and after a tumultuous 2020 |
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| 2021-01-08 11:34:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Victorian Vanishings |
Paraic O’Donnell’s ‘The House on Vesper Sands,’ Sarah Moss’s ‘Summerwater’ and Madeleine Watts’s ‘The Inland Sea.’ |
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| 2021-01-08 11:33:00 |
Books |
Five Best: On Resilience |
Selected by Fiona Davis, author of the novel ‘The Lions of Fifth Avenue.’ |
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| 2021-01-08 11:30:00 |
Books |
‘Meteorite’ Review: We Are Stardust |
Falling stars have always captured human imagination, but their rocky remains contain wonders in themselves. |
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| 2021-01-08 11:28:00 |
Markets |
Jobs Market Suffers a Relapse |
A disappointing nonfarm payrolls report can be explained by Covid-19. That makes the near-term trajectory look weak. |
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| 2021-01-08 11:27:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: Swedes on the Case |
Mikael Niemi’s ‘To Cook a Bear,’ Kjell Eriksson’s ‘The Night of the Fire’ and Helene Tursten’s ‘Snowdrift.’ |
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| 2021-01-08 11:00:00 |
Markets |
What We Already Know About Investing in 2021 |
It may be tempting to keep riding the wave of hot assets from last year. Do that long enough, and you’ll eventually get burned. |
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| 2021-01-08 10:27:00 |
Business |
Roku Acquires Rights to Quibi’s Content |
Maker of the biggest U.S. streaming video-player plans to put the content in its ad-supported channel |
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| 2021-01-08 10:26:00 |
Tech |
Google Chrome Privacy Plan Faces U.K. Competition Probe |
British regulators said they are investigating plans by Google to end some user tracking, citing anticompetition concerns |
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| 2021-01-08 09:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Danger of Exaggerating China’s Technological Prowess |
The conventional wisdom about Beijing’s supposed advantages in AI and 5G shows how incomplete tech knowledge can lead to policy mistakes |
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| 2021-01-08 09:00:00 |
World |
Canada Criticized for Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Decentralized health system, holiday pause in vaccinations hampers rollout |
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| 2021-01-08 09:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
NFL Gives TV Networks More Ad Time to Sell During Playoffs |
Change will boost broadcasters’ ad revenue by millions of dollars |
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| 2021-01-08 08:59:00 |
World |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Is Authorized by U.K. Regulator |
Britain gains a third vaccine as it rolls out its inoculation program |
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| 2021-01-08 08:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fashion’s New Shearling Obsession—From Phone Cases to Fanny Packs |
A sheepskin coat is a winter staple, but a phone case? We explain why brands like Cos, Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta are using so much of the fuzzy stuff. |
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| 2021-01-08 08:55:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Lost 140,000 Jobs in December |
Seven months of job growth end; unemployment rate at 6.7% |
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| 2021-01-08 08:55:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Sarepta, Boeing: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stock futures are signaling strength at the end of a week of political strife |
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| 2021-01-08 08:50:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Hold On to Gains After Jobs Report |
S&P 500 and Dow on track to extend rally after closing at record highs Thursday |
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| 2021-01-08 08:46:00 |
Economy |
Investors Assumed Democracy Would Endure; They’ve Been Right, So Far |
Markets, quick to pick up on any threat to a country’s economic health, are a poor barometer of its democratic health |
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| 2021-01-08 08:46:00 |
Markets |
Long-Term Bonds Hit Hard After Georgia Senate Runoffs |
Investors holding 30-year Treasurys were pummeled this week as inflation expectations bounced back |
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| 2021-01-08 08:44:00 |
World |
South Korean Court Rules Japan Should Pay Women for World War II Sexual Slavery |
Ruling for ‘comfort women’ exacerbates long-running historical dispute between the two U.S. allies |
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| 2021-01-08 08:29:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Books $850 Million Charge Over U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities |
Charge pushes Switzerland’s second-biggest bank into a loss, denting strong performance during the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-08 08:22:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Bottleneck Delays Benefits for Older Veterans |
Pandemic-related shutdowns have hampered older veterans’ access to records needed for benefits |
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| 2021-01-08 08:00:00 |
World |
Mexicans in U.S. Sent Record Remittances Despite Covid-19 Pandemic |
Unexpected surge in amounts forwarded home shows resilience in U.S. construction and agriculture |
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| 2021-01-08 07:00:00 |
Business |
Businesses Brace for a Democratic Congress |
Georgia Senate victories, which surprised some business groups, could ease way for Biden cabinet picks, lead to increased oversight of financial, oil industries |
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| 2021-01-08 07:00:00 |
Business |
Grocers Step In to Speed Up Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Health officials enlist regional and supermarket pharmacies ahead of schedule to address delays |
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| 2021-01-08 06:45:00 |
Markets |
China Takes Its Pigs to the Futures Market |
The new hog futures may smooth out some of the wild swings in Chinese markets |
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| 2021-01-08 06:35:00 |
Markets |
Joe Biden’s Big Decision on Tech Taxes |
Apple, Alphabet and others will pay the price if the incoming president doesn’t back global reform efforts |
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| 2021-01-08 06:35:00 |
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What China’s New Digital Currency Tells Us About a Cashless Future |
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| 2021-01-08 06:30:00 |
Pro PE Legal Regulatory |
Democratic Control Sparks Unease in Private Equity |
With Democrats in the White House and Congress, private equity sees the possibility for a clutch of tax rises; venture capital sees a silver lining in better prospects for ‘start-up visas’ |
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| 2021-01-08 06:11:00 |
Markets |
Surging Stock Markets in Asia Look Increasingly Dangerous |
Unreliable flows and inconsistent narratives have sent different stock markets in Asia sharply higher, with many now outperforming U.S. equities |
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| 2021-01-08 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Real Estate Trophy Assets, Bank Payment Race, Bad Year for Bankers |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-08 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Rental Home Construction Climbs as Purchase Prices Surge |
Investors are betting Americans will keep flocking to spacious suburban living even if they can’t afford to buy |
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| 2021-01-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Peak Oil? Drivers—and Voters—Could Delay It for Years |
Investors and politicians have made their views clear about oil’s uncertain future. Consumers, not so much. |
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| 2021-01-08 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Rising Star Porter’s Future on House Financial Panel Is in Doubt |
Katie Porter’s questioning of witnesses, often with a white board, made her a high-profile House member during her first term |
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| 2021-01-08 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed Officials Weigh In on Outlook for Bond Buying Stimulus Effort |
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| 2021-01-08 05:30:00 |
Business |
Kylie Jenner Cosmetics Deal Has Delivered Promise and Peril for Coty |
Beauty giant worried about social-media star’s personal life, but Covid has been the real problem |
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| 2021-01-08 04:14:00 |
Markets |
Blacklisted Chinese Telecoms Carriers Cut From Stock Indexes |
Removals come after uncertainty about whether the shares would be covered by a U.S. government investment ban |
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| 2021-01-07 23:24:00 |
Tech |
Apple in Talks With Hyundai About Car Ambitions, Auto Maker Says |
Hyundai shares soared 24% in Seoul trading after the report |
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| 2021-01-07 22:58:00 |
Politics |
Here’s Who Resigned From Trump’s Administration After Riot at the Capitol |
The full list so far includes Betsy DeVos, Elaine Chao and others |
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| 2021-01-07 22:44:00 |
Politics |
Betsy DeVos Resigns as Education Secretary |
DeVos says President Trump’s rhetoric contributed to deadly mob attack on Capitol Hill |
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| 2021-01-07 22:27:00 |
Politics |
‘In a Dark Place’: Before Condemning Violence, Trump Spent Day Increasingly Isolated and Angry |
With resignations thinning the ranks around him and growing calls for his removal, president says he will depart peacefully on Jan. 20 |
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| 2021-01-07 21:49:00 |
Politics |
‘Trump or War’: How the Capitol Mob Mobilized on Social Media |
Organizers with large online followings loudly proclaimed their intentions to contest the election results, through violence if necessary |
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| 2021-01-07 21:24:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Authorities Expect to Charge Dozens in U.S. Capitol Riots |
D.C. police reported more than 80 arrests; authorities were scouring hotels to find rioters photographed at the Capitol |
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| 2021-01-07 21:16:00 |
Business |
Boeing Reaches $2.5 Billion Settlement of U.S. Probe Into 737 MAX Crashes |
Agreement with Justice Department allows aerospace giant to avoid prosecution |
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| 2021-01-07 21:15:00 |
Politics |
After Capitol Riot, Resignations and Calls for Trump’s Removal |
President condemns rioters; transportation and education secretaries resign |
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| 2021-01-07 20:54:00 |
Politics |
Actions by Police Before Trump Supporters Attacked Capitol Backfired Spectacularly |
Federal and local law enforcement say they underestimated threat posed to Congress, despite evidence of plans online |
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| 2021-01-07 20:46:00 |
Business |
Some CEOs Fire Rioters, Call for President Trump’s Removal From Office |
Statements denouncing violence at Capitol give way to more action |
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| 2021-01-07 20:40:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says Rioters Who Stormed Capitol Were Domestic Terrorists |
President-elect says Trump supporters who attacked legislative complex were insurrectionists, not protesters |
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| 2021-01-07 20:37:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Suspends Trump Indefinitely Amid Pressure on Social Media to Clamp Down |
President regained use of his personal Twitter account Thursday after a temporary block and posted a video |
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| 2021-01-07 20:36:00 |
Business |
Publisher Simon & Schuster Cancels Publication of Sen. Josh Hawley's Book |
Publisher said it made the decision after Wednesday’s ‘deadly insurrection’ |
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| 2021-01-07 20:15:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
OCC Says Banks Can Use Stablecoins in Payments |
The banking regulator’s guidance comes as the use of stablecoins has boomed in recent years, observers say |
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| 2021-01-07 20:10:00 |
CMO Today |
Comscore Enters Deal With Charter, Qurate Retail and Cerberus |
Charter, Qurate and Cerberus each will make a cash investment in exchange for shares of convertible preferred stock |
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| 2021-01-07 19:56:00 |
Business |
Samsung Expects 25% Rise in Fourth-Quarter Operating Profit |
South Korean company’s projection indicates continued demand for its tech components amid the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-01-07 19:45:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Riot Strains Relationship Between Trump and Pence |
Pence believes the president should have done more to quell Wednesday’s violence |
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| 2021-01-07 19:22:00 |
Politics |
Biden Introduces Attorney General Pick Garland, Other DOJ Selections |
‘Your loyalty is not to me, it’s to the law,’ President-elect Joe Biden tells team |
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| 2021-01-07 19:22:00 |
Politics |
Biden Taps Boston Mayor, Rhode Island Governor for Cabinet Positions |
Mayor Marty Walsh picked to head Labor Department, Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead Commerce Department; Isabel Guzman tapped to lead SBA |
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| 2021-01-07 19:19:00 |
Opinion |
Bring the Insurrectionists to Justice |
The politicians who egged them on should also be made to pay a heavy price. |
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| 2021-01-07 19:15:00 |
Opinion |
Donald Trump’s Final Days |
The best outcome would be for him to resign to spare the U.S. another impeachment fight. |
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| 2021-01-07 19:10:00 |
CIO Journal |
Eaton Hires Tech Veteran as Chief Information Officer |
Katrina Redmond, who held IT leadership posts at Hubbell and ABB, succeeds longtime CIO Bill Blausey at the power-management company |
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| 2021-01-07 19:05:00 |
Politics |
What Is the 25th Amendment and Could It Be Used to Remove Trump From Office? |
Top Democrats have called for president’s ouster after he encouraged a mob of rioters who stormed U.S. Capitol before Biden’s win was ratified |
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| 2021-01-07 18:57:00 |
U.S. |
Kelly Loeffler Concedes Georgia Senate Runoff to Raphael Warnock |
Democrats won both races in Georgia, giving Democrats control of the U.S. Senate |
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| 2021-01-07 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
James Bennet Has a Point |
The editor returns from exile with some words about public order. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Capitol Cops and Rioters |
Americans deserve to know why Congress’s police force failed. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Insurrection Demands Forceful Response |
The politics of the mob don’t matter. Government must preserve civic order. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans’ Fight Isn’t in Congress |
The rioters, and those challenging the electoral count, misunderstand how America elects presidents. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
The Mob on the Hill Was Far From a Coup |
The only description that makes sense is a venting of pent-up resentments. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Law Enforcement Cheers Biden’s Homeland Chief |
The Fraternal Order of Police enthusiastically endorses Mayorkas. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
A Call for Christian Revival in 2021 |
If you find your faith is strained by the pandemic, these practices can help. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Erases His Legacy |
He also destroyed any chance of a political future, all on a single Wednesday afternoon. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:21:00 |
Books |
‘Fire in the Straw’ Review: Fishing for the Next Great Book |
A bibliophile with a passion for the rod and reel, his winding career path led to where books and a love for the outdoors could meet. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Islamabad Warily Weighs Establishing Ties With Israel |
As Arab nations warm toward Jerusalem, the prime minister says they’re putting ‘pressure’ on him. |
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| 2021-01-07 18:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Mutant’: An Altered Version—Whether the Coronavirus, Genes or X-Men |
A term from early genetic research made the leap to pop culture and now describes the latest pandemic threat |
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| 2021-01-07 18:00:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin’s Hot 2021 Continues With Move Above $40,000 |
The digital currency’s price has doubled in less than a month |
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| 2021-01-07 17:52:00 |
Film Review |
‘Pieces of a Woman’ Review: Life After Anguishing Loss |
In Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó’s English-language debut, a woman struggles to cope after her home birth ends in tragedy. |
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| 2021-01-07 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
‘Days to Come’ Review: A Hellman Rarity of Uncommon Merit |
The Mint Theater streams its exceptional 2018 revival of a Lillian Hellman strike-breaking drama that all but vanished for eight decades. |
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| 2021-01-07 17:32:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Reason I Jump’ Review: Brightening the Autism Spectrum |
Loosely based on a bestseller by the same name, this stunning documentary reveals the inner lives of nonverbal children with autism who nonetheless find ways to express themselves. |
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| 2021-01-07 17:16:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Codebreaker’ and ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Reviews: Cracking Codes and Caring for Critters |
A documentary examines the life of Elizebeth Friedman, who helped take down Nazis and bootleggers like Al Capone; James Herriot’s tales of an English vet are adapted, winningly, once again. |
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| 2021-01-07 17:09:00 |
Business |
Tesla's Elon Musk Overtakes Amazon's Jeff Bezos as World's Wealthiest Person |
Mr. Musk has benefited from electric-car maker’s soaring share price |
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| 2021-01-07 17:00:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended January 2 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2021-01-07 16:59:00 |
World |
Israel Races Ahead With Covid-19 Vaccines, While Palestinians Wait |
The differing pictures raise questions for Israel about its obligations to the West Bank and Gaza |
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| 2021-01-07 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
A Moment America Could Use Now |
A Biden visit to the White House. |
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| 2021-01-07 16:40:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Rise to Records as Tech Shares Recover |
Investors look beyond U.S. political discord as Nasdaq advances after Wednesday decline |
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| 2021-01-07 16:37:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Jump on Inflation Trade |
Yield on 10-year note at highest since March; worries over securities ban drag down Chinese corporate bond prices |
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| 2021-01-07 16:28:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Judiciary’s Systems Likely Breached in SolarWinds Hack |
Apparent compromise in suspected Russian attack has put highly sensitive nonpublic court documents at risk, officials said |
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| 2021-01-07 16:19:00 |
Business |
Sheldon Adelson Takes Medical Leave From Casino Empire for Cancer Treatment |
Mr. Adelson, a billionaire and GOP megadonor, steps away amid Covid-19 pandemic upheaval |
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| 2021-01-07 16:19:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs: Please Keep Your ‘Storm the Hill’ Swag at Home |
Bank’s small-business lobbying effort asked participants not to wear shirts to a Capitol Hill event that are suddenly in poor taste |
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| 2021-01-07 16:08:00 |
World |
Biden’s Vow to Be Tough on Beijing Will Get Early Test With Hong Kong Arrests |
Incoming administration has limited tools to respond to sweep of pro-democracy figures |
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| 2021-01-07 16:08:00 |
Markets |
Twitter Faces a Trumpless Future |
Removal of widely followed president may hurt engagement, but social network needs to bear the cost |
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| 2021-01-07 16:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
To Make Memories, Stop Taking Photos |
A behavioral economist answers questions on camera addiction, back-to-work burnout and giving effective compliments. |
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| 2021-01-07 15:45:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Suspends Plan to Impose Tariffs on French Luxury Goods |
Suspended tariffs grew out of digital-services tax dispute with France |
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| 2021-01-07 15:28:00 |
World |
The New Covid-19 Strain in South Africa: What We Know |
Researchers warn that the new variant may spread faster and could reduce the efficacy of vaccines |
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| 2021-01-07 15:24:00 |
Leadership |
Bosses, Beware: When You Try to Relate to Employees During Stressful Times, it Often Backfires |
In a prolonged pandemic, the game is no longer about resilience—it’s about endurance |
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| 2021-01-07 15:13:00 |
World |
Sinovac’s Covid-19 Vaccine Is 78% Effective in Brazil Late-Stage Trials |
China’s shot also gives 100% protection against severe cases of the disease, raising hopes it can be widely used in the developing world |
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| 2021-01-07 15:12:00 |
Tech |
How to Prep Your Bike for Winter Rides |
Don’t let gray days and icy roads leave you trapped inside. Here, a guide to all the gear you need—from tires to fenders to lights—to winterize your bike. |
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| 2021-01-07 15:06:00 |
Business |
Bed Bath & Beyond Posts Quarterly Sales Decline Despite Digital Pickup |
The retailer reported a 77% increase in digital sales, but a 5% drop in sales as the pandemic continued to sap its bottom line |
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| 2021-01-07 14:17:00 |
World |
South Africa Skips National Regulatory Approval to Secure Covid-19 Vaccines |
Low- and middle-income countries are expected to emulate the move to expedite getting shots to at least some at-risk citizens |
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| 2021-01-07 14:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
Seeing Wonder Through the Eyes of Science |
Like infants exploring how the world works, scientists are driven by curiosity and awe to build a deeper picture of reality. |
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| 2021-01-07 13:59:00 |
Politics |
Biden Taps Isabel Guzman to Lead Small Business Administration |
Guzman is a California economic development official and former deputy chief of staff at SBA |
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| 2021-01-07 13:48:00 |
Markets |
SoFi to Go Public Through $8.7 Billion Blank-Check Combination |
Transaction is expected to provide up to $2.4 billion in cash proceeds |
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| 2021-01-07 13:45:00 |
World |
Chinese Media Liken Capitol Riot to Hong Kong Protests |
Beijing and Moscow, which have long faced criticism from American leaders for their democratic shortcomings, turn the tables on Washington |
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| 2021-01-07 13:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is Scented Moisturizer the Escape We Need Right Now? |
Some people insist fragrant skin care fosters spalike relaxation. Others find it noxious and irritating. We argue both sides. |
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| 2021-01-07 13:26:00 |
Markets |
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Housewarming Has Yet to Draw Crowds |
Last quarter’s numbers for the retailer look worse than they are, but there still are good reasons to approach with caution |
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| 2021-01-07 13:07:00 |
Business |
Conagra CEO Sees New Consumer Behaviors Outlasting Pandemic |
Company ramps up production, advertising to capitalize on past year’s shifts toward packaged foods |
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| 2021-01-07 12:16:00 |
Finance |
Federal Investigators Probing AmEx Card Sales Practices |
OCC and inspectors general offices of Treasury, FDIC and Federal Reserve probe company’s business-card sales practices |
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| 2021-01-07 12:14:00 |
Politics |
Top Trump Economic Adviser Resigns Following Capitol Riots |
Tyler Goodspeed, the acting chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, has stepped down |
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| 2021-01-07 12:12:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Remain Elevated While Consumer Demand Boosts Goods Imports |
Divergence in labor and trade figures points to uneven U.S. economic recovery during the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-07 12:11:00 |
Business |
Why the Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire Venture Collapsed: ‘Health Care Was Too Big a Problem’ |
Data-sharing, bureaucracy and competition stalled progress of Haven venture |
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| 2021-01-07 11:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can the Government Regulate Deepfakes? |
New technology makes it possible to create videos that show a person doing or saying anything the creator wants—and it’s not clear what U.S. law can do about it. |
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| 2021-01-07 11:52:00 |
Opinion |
Justice, Walmart and the Lethal Abuse of Drugs |
The pharmacy practice act in every state actually requires the pharmacist to judge the appropriateness of the medication order and take appropriate actions to ensure patient safety. |
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| 2021-01-07 11:50:00 |
Opinion |
Hunting Viruses and Much Larger Creatures |
More hunters turning forests into war zones isn’t good news for wildlife. |
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| 2021-01-07 11:47:00 |
Opinion |
Nancy’s New Way: Sibling, Can You Spare a Dime? |
So much for Uncle Sam. |
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| 2021-01-07 11:29:00 |
Business |
Walgreens Says Pandemic Hurting Visits to Pharmacies |
Gains from delivering Covid-19 vaccines likely offset by pandemic restrictions and people skipping routine care, drugstore chain says |
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| 2021-01-07 11:26:00 |
Business |
LVMH Replaces Leadership at Tiffany |
Louis Vuitton executive Anthony Ledru to become CEO of Tiffany after LVMH completed $15.8 billion acquisition of U.S. jeweler |
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| 2021-01-07 11:22:00 |
CFO Journal |
Starbucks Recruits Company Veteran for CFO Role |
The coffee chain named Rachel Ruggeri as its new finance chief, replacing Patrick Grismer |
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| 2021-01-07 11:19:00 |
Business |
France’s Atos Swoops for DXC in Bid to Create IT Giant |
Shares in DXC, formed from the combination of Hewlett Packard’s enterprise business and CSC, jump 10% |
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| 2021-01-07 11:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Instacart Taps Investment Banker as Finance Chief |
Nick Giovanni is leaving Goldman Sachs to become CFO at the grocery-delivery service |
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| 2021-01-07 10:53:00 |
Markets |
For Bankers, 2020 Was a Bad Year to Have a Good Year |
Traders and investment bankers have flourished despite the global economic crisis, turning bonus discussions into a delicate balancing act |
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| 2021-01-07 10:18:00 |
Markets |
Health-Care Companies Shake Off Disrupters, Make Deals |
Health insurers and pharmacies have less to fear from business and regulatory threats |
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| 2021-01-07 10:16:00 |
World |
South Korea Pushes Iran to Release Seized Oil Tanker |
Vessel was impounded by Tehran amid talks with Seoul over $7 billion in blocked funds |
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| 2021-01-07 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
BMW M440i: A Look Into Car Design’s’ Future? |
The snarling grille on the front end of BMW’s M440i is bound to raise eyebrows. But the car’s lively engine and smooth ride will put any concerns to rest, says Dan Neil. |
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| 2021-01-07 09:48:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Trade Deficit Widest Since 2006 in November |
Foreign-trade gap in goods and services expanded 8% from prior month as imports, exports rose |
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| 2021-01-07 08:22:00 |
Politics |
Biden Tax-Increase Agenda Revived as Democrats Win Senate |
Georgia victories give president-elect a chance to implement policies that had looked dead |
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| 2021-01-07 08:00:00 |
Tech |
A New Service Seeks to Streamline Your Streaming |
Struum aims to give customers à-la-carte access to content from hundreds of lesser-known platforms |
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| 2021-01-07 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Banks Still Have Cards to Play in Payments Race |
JPMorgan Chase’s deal for a loyalty and rewards business is the latest example of payment providers betting on the payment itself being just a part of the value chain |
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| 2021-01-07 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Digital Customer Service Business Glia Lands $78 Million of New Funding |
The latest investment round brings total outside backing to $107 million and lets Glia keep expanding after a busy year of growth |
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| 2021-01-07 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Stocks Get Vaccine Boost, Threats Facing Car Sales , New Year Travel Changes |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-07 05:45:00 |
Markets |
EV Dreams Power Baidu but May Not Last |
Company needs new growth model. But a road trip into the frothy electric-vehicle industry might prove bumpy. |
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| 2021-01-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Wants More Female Investors. So Does Everyone Else. |
Attracting more women will be key to its growth. But getting more women to trade can be a tall task for all online brokerages. |
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| 2021-01-07 05:30:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Dutch Lawsuit Seeks Quicker Resolution in Google Case |
Consumers and privacy groups are frustrated with lengthy GDPR process |
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| 2021-01-07 05:17:00 |
Markets |
Real Estate’s Latest Trophy Assets Are in Short Supply |
Property investors want to buy grocery stores, but may struggle to convince retailers to part with them |
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| 2021-01-06 22:40:00 |
Politics |
Biden Calls Attack on Capitol an ‘Insurrection’ |
President-elect also urges Trump to ‘demand an end to this siege’ |
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| 2021-01-06 20:17:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Capitol Has a History of Occasional Violence, but Nothing Like This |
Iconic building has traditionally been lightly guarded and welcoming to the public |
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| 2021-01-06 19:27:00 |
Opinion |
The Disgrace on Capitol Hill |
Republicans objecting to state electors should stop and certify Joe Biden’s election by acclamation. |
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| 2021-01-06 19:19:00 |
Politics |
Capitol Police Weren’t Prepared for Rioters, Authorities Say |
National Guard, FBI and others sent to the scene after the U.S. Capitol was breached |
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| 2021-01-06 19:14:00 |
Markets |
Roblox Plans to Go Public Through Direct Listing |
A funding round placed company’s shares at $45 apiece, bringing its valuation to a $29.5 billion |
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| 2021-01-06 18:54:00 |
Politics |
Congress Aims to Resume Certifying Biden’s Electoral College Win |
Pelosi says she intends to proceed once Capitol is cleared following riots |
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| 2021-01-06 18:53:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Tells Rioters, ‘I Know How You Feel,’ Draws Bipartisan Condemnation |
President’s call to mob to leave the Capitol comes hours after Congress was evacuated following the breach |
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| 2021-01-06 18:38:00 |
U.S. |
CEOs, Industry Groups Denounce Capitol Riots |
Manufacturing trade group suggests President Trump be removed from office |
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| 2021-01-06 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
A Garland for Biden’s Attorney General |
The D.C. Circuit judge could bring sober leadership to Justice. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Donald Trump Turned Georgia Blue |
His relentless attacks on the state’s election apparatus likely depressed Republican turnout. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Jimmy Lai’s Message of Hope |
The jailed Hong Kong democracy activist isn’t giving up. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
The Republican Party Is in Disarray |
The Senate is lost, the GOP is bitterly split and Trump’s actions have consequences. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Corporate Debt ‘Relief’ Is an Economic Dud |
Most companies benefiting from the Fed’s bond buys didn’t need the cash, and didn’t spend it well either. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
The SPAC Bubble May Burst—and Not a Day Too Soon |
The hot new way to take companies public hurts most investors, and its track record is now clear. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Trumpian Final Days |
Amid the Electoral College challenge, the president is putting the substance of his achievements at risk. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Mitch McConnell on the Presidential Electors and No Double Standard |
‘The voters, the courts, and the states have all spoken. If we overrule them all, it would damage our republic forever.’ |
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| 2021-01-06 18:21:00 |
Books |
‘Foretelling the End of Capitalism’ Review: Still Free and Alive |
Belief in capitalism’s impending demise is as old as capitalism itself, and is rooted in an even older philosophy of utopian thinking. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:18:00 |
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Pro-Trump Protesters Breach the Capitol |
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| 2021-01-06 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Bid for Financial Supremacy and Us |
Beijing’s efforts to lure investors aren’t a threat to the U.S. as much as they’re a positive incentive for the U.S. to similarly pursue better policies. What will make China rich will also lift the U.S. Growth is a choice. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Overregulation and the Precision Cherry Pie |
Your account in “Liberation Day for French Dressing” of federal regulation of the composition of French salad dressing and ketchup down to its pH content is why I marvel whenever I hear that we need more regulation. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Solution to Hartford’s Woes Will Be Complex |
Hartford has its share of self-inflicted wounds. But many of them are the product of decisions made long ago by folks who later decamped to surrounding towns to take advantage of government-backed loans that favored suburbia. |
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| 2021-01-06 18:08:00 |
U.S. |
New York Eyes Legalizing Sports Betting, Marijuana to Fill Budget Gaps |
Lawmakers are set to confront a projected budget deficit of more than $8.7 billion |
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| 2021-01-06 18:06:00 |
Business |
Facebook and Twitter Take Steps to Limit Calls for Violence |
Facebook removing posts that violate rules on incitement to violence, Twitter is limiting engagement, sharing of president’s video |
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| 2021-01-06 17:26:00 |
Business |
Costco Says Sales Rose 12% in December |
Increase driven by frozen foods, sundries and liquor sales despite lower frequency of sales tied to coronavirus restrictions |
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| 2021-01-06 17:21:00 |
Politics |
World Leaders Are Shocked, Worried by Storming of U.S. Capitol by Trump Supporters |
Some see echoes of Europe’s past and Latin America’s turbulence; ‘a profound deterioration of the democratic image of the country’ |
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| 2021-01-06 17:12:00 |
Business |
Trump’s Ban on Chinese Apps Falls to Biden to Execute—or Not |
Restriction on use of Alipay, WeChat Pay and others wouldn’t kick in until February |
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| 2021-01-06 17:12:00 |
Opinion |
Stylistic Straitjacket |
The University of Virginia offers a case study on what to expect from President Trump’s executive order decreeing that classicism will be the default style for future Federal Buildings. |
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| 2021-01-06 17:12:00 |
Politics |
A Single Day Shakes Two Presidencies, Two Parties and One Nation to the Core |
The efforts of President-elect Joe Biden to calm and unify the nation have become more complex |
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| 2021-01-06 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden’s Agenda Gets Boost From Georgia Runoff Wins |
President-elect has said Democratic wins in Georgia would mean Americans are likely to get additional coronavirus relief checks |
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| 2021-01-06 16:52:00 |
Politics |
Alaska Agency Is Biggest Bidder for Arctic Oil Leases |
President-elect Biden has pledged to block drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge |
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| 2021-01-06 16:40:00 |
Politics |
Pro-Trump Protesters Force Way Into Capitol; D.C. Orders Curfew |
President Trump urged demonstrators to pressure Congress to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s win |
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| 2021-01-06 16:38:00 |
Politics |
What Happens When the Senate Is Split 50-50? |
After Democrats won both Georgia runoff races, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be able to break ties as needed |
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| 2021-01-06 16:32:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs Reaches a Share-Price Record |
The stock’s climb is a sign of how much the bank has profited from the financial chaos of the past year |
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| 2021-01-06 16:31:00 |
CFO Journal |
MGM Appoints New CFO Amid Takeover Offer for U.K. Gambling Firm |
Jonathan Halkyard most recently served as president and chief executive of hotel company Extended Stay America Inc. |
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| 2021-01-06 16:26:00 |
Logistics Report |
ZIM Shipping Pins Growth Plan on Its Small Scale |
The Israeli cargo carrier says its ‘flexibility and ability’ are key as the company plots a New York stock listing |
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| 2021-01-06 16:26:00 |
Politics |
Ossoff Defeats Perdue in Georgia Senate Runoff, Giving Democrats Control of Chamber |
Victory comes hours after Democrat Warnock was declared winner in the Senate race against Republican Loeffler |
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| 2021-01-06 16:07:00 |
Economy |
Fed Saw Bond-Buying Program Providing ‘Very Significant’ Support |
Minutes from December meeting show officials worrying about economic risks from surging virus cases, but hopeful about vaccines |
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| 2021-01-06 16:02:00 |
U.S. |
Jacob Blake Shooting: What We Know About the Shooting in Kenosha |
A county prosecutor declined to bring charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in August |
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| 2021-01-06 15:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Capitol Disgrace |
Protesters interrupt the certification of the presidential election. |
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| 2021-01-06 15:54:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Loses the Senate |
His post-election tantrums hand the government to the left. |
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| 2021-01-06 15:49:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Activists Say Arrests Show Space for Democracy Is Rapidly Shrinking |
Dozens of lawmakers who participated in political primaries were arrested and accused of taking part in a plot to paralyze the city’s government |
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| 2021-01-06 15:49:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Name Merrick Garland as Attorney General |
The widely respected jurist, whose Supreme Court nomination was blocked by Republicans in 2016, will be tasked with steadying the Justice Department |
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| 2021-01-06 15:24:00 |
U.S. |
SolarWinds Hack Breached Justice Department System |
Cyberattack potentially accessed 3% of the agency’s Microsoft Office email accounts |
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| 2021-01-06 15:21:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.K. Watchdog Finds Deloitte, Former Partners Failed to Challenge Autonomy’s Accounting |
The Financial Reporting Council wrapped up a yearslong inquiry saying the parties didn’t show professional skepticism of the company’s financial statements |
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| 2021-01-06 15:13:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 20 TV Shows and Movies to Stream This Week |
‘Cleaning Up,’ a British series about a mom who takes up insider trading while working a cleaning job at a brokerage firm, comes to Sundance Now; Discovery launches a streaming platform |
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| 2021-01-06 15:11:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccines Expected to Work on South Africa Coronavirus Strain |
Vaccines may be less effective against the variant that has come to dominate in South Africa, but are expected to have some benefit |
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| 2021-01-06 15:09:00 |
Markets |
NYSE Reverses Course Again, Will Delist Three Chinese Telecom Stocks |
New guidance from Treasury Department spurs exchange to delist shares to comply with Trump executive order |
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| 2021-01-06 15:04:00 |
Economy |
Green Euphoria May Cost Investors, but Planet Says Thank You |
Money pouring into Tesla and its ilk speeds up transition to carbon-free energy |
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| 2021-01-06 14:54:00 |
Politics |
Election Fraud Claims: a State-by-State Guide |
President Trump’s campaign and its allies have lost dozens of court cases challenging President-elect Joe Biden’s win |
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| 2021-01-06 14:47:00 |
Stocks |
U.S. Considers Adding Alibaba, Tencent to China Stock Ban |
Agencies debate impact of ban on U.S. financial markets |
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| 2021-01-06 14:15:00 |
CMO Today |
LG Electronics Takes Majority Stake in TV Data and Advertising Firm Alphonso |
The deal comes as TV makers seek to build streaming-TV ad businesses |
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| 2021-01-06 14:01:00 |
Tech |
Nvidia’s Acquisition of Arm to Face U.K. Antitrust Probe |
$40 billion deal likely faces more scrutiny elsewhere after chip rivals raise concerns |
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| 2021-01-06 14:00:00 |
Politics |
Gig-Economy Companies Get Worker Flexibility From Trump Administration |
New rule makes it easier to classify workers as independent contractors, a win for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash |
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| 2021-01-06 13:01:00 |
Opinion |
Here Come the Covid Liability Lawsuits |
Trial lawyers are eager to sue businesses for scanning foreheads and letting older employees work from home. |
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| 2021-01-06 12:59:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Cleaned Up 5G |
Huawei is no longer set to dominate telecom networks. |
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| 2021-01-06 12:53:00 |
Business |
Walgreens Boots to Sell Pharmacy Wholesale Unit to AmerisourceBergen |
Drugstore chain expects deal to help it focus on retail-pharmacy business, health-care offerings |
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| 2021-01-06 12:30:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout at Nursing Homes Encounters Fewer Residents, Reluctant Staff |
CVS, Walgreens say they are on track to deliver first doses at nursing homes by Jan. 25 |
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| 2021-01-06 12:30:00 |
Markets |
What the Georgia Election Means for Markets |
The politics of reflation matters most for investors, but the long-term impact of elections is often quite different than it appears the day after the vote |
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| 2021-01-06 12:09:00 |
Television |
In ‘Cobra Kai,’ Johnny Lawrence Is ‘an Artifact of the ‘80s.’ And One of the Biggest Things on Netflix |
In the third season of the ‘Karate Kid’ revival, the character is still a dude stuck in time. ‘He’s never heard the term “cancel culture” in his life.’ |
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| 2021-01-06 11:20:00 |
Business |
Crispr Gene-Editing Treatment Could Point Way to Fix for Deadly Aging Disease |
Experimental technique corrected faulty DNA in mice with progeria gene—but what about humans? |
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| 2021-01-06 11:20:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
AMC in Talks to Leverage European Assets for Another Lifeline |
Movie-theater giant AMC Entertainment is in discussions for a potential financing package backed by its U.K.-based Odeon subsidiary |
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| 2021-01-06 09:43:00 |
Politics |
Authorities Probe Threat of Attack on U.S. Capitol |
Message was broadcast on an air-traffic control channel, indicating revenge for assassination of a prominent Iranian military leader |
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| 2021-01-06 09:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chicken Souvlaki With Pita and Tzatziki |
In under 10 minutes you can give chicken a good, smoky char. Wrapped in a pita with fresh garnishes and a garlicky yogurt sauce, it’s a satisfying meal. |
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| 2021-01-06 09:34:00 |
Business |
CEOs Consider Ways to Smooth Biden’s Presidential Transition, Including Holding Back Campaign Money |
Leaders of some large companies say they may withhold political donations and investments in states whose lawmakers are challenging Electoral College results |
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| 2021-01-06 09:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Quicker-Than-Takeout Chicken Sandwich Recipe |
In under 10 minutes you can give chicken a good, smoky char. Wrapped in a pita with fresh garnishes and a garlicky yogurt sauce, it’s a satisfying meal. |
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| 2021-01-06 09:05:00 |
Markets |
Investors Learn to Love Unified Government |
Market reaction to Georgia runoff shows that partisan division in Washington is no longer good for stocks |
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| 2021-01-06 09:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
What to Expect From Travel in 2021 |
Grounded fliers should see plenty of change this year on prices, mask rules and rewards programs—if pandemic conditions improve |
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| 2021-01-06 08:51:00 |
Markets |
Facebook, AmerisourceBergen, JPMorgan: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Tech stocks dropped ahead of the bell after Democrats took the lead in Georgia’s runoff elections |
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| 2021-01-06 08:49:00 |
World |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Is Cleared in Europe |
Vaccine would be the second to be rolled out in Europe as the region battles the virus |
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| 2021-01-06 08:49:00 |
World |
Veteran American Lawyer Detained in Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Crackdown |
Other lawyers fear arrest of U.S. citizen under national security law signals rising pressure on human-rights advocates |
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| 2021-01-06 08:42:00 |
Markets |
Tech-Stock Futures Fall as Democrats Lead in Georgia Elections |
Nasdaq futures slide as investors bet a Democrat-controlled Senate would lead to tighter regulation, higher taxes |
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| 2021-01-06 08:27:00 |
World |
Protesting Farmers Target India’s Largest Cell Company and Its Billionaire Owner |
More than 2,000 cell towers operated by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries have been damaged amid a backlash over agriculture deregulation |
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| 2021-01-06 08:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Case Studies Make Their Way Into M.B.A. Curricula |
Many business school students are studying corporate pandemic challenges, crisis management |
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| 2021-01-06 07:57:00 |
Markets |
Turkish Markets Bounce Back as Foreign Investors Return |
The Turkish lira has risen from record lows against the dollar, trading at its highest level in four months |
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| 2021-01-06 07:52:00 |
Politics |
Trump Allies in Congress Challenge Biden’s Election Win |
In a joint session, some GOP lawmakers make last-ditch attempt to throw out some states’ results to secure second term for Trump |
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| 2021-01-06 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Nvidia Risks Blowback From New Crypto Bubble |
Surging ethereum prices may drive demand for mining gear with the latest gaming chips |
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| 2021-01-06 06:45:00 |
World |
Julian Assange Denied Bail by U.K. Judge |
WikiLeaks founder deemed a flight risk |
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| 2021-01-06 06:42:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Security Law: How Beijing Is Cracking Down |
City’s government has used new powers to arrest dozens of opposition figures, eject pro-democracy lawmakers and stifle dissent |
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| 2021-01-06 06:17:00 |
Markets |
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 1% for First Time Since March |
Yields started climbing as early returns from the Georgia runoff elections showed better-than-expected results for the Democrats |
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| 2021-01-06 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: REITs Get Clobbered, CIOs Get Expanded Roles, Gyms Test Winter Workouts |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-06 06:01:00 |
Markets |
India’s Vaccine Colossus Is a Model for the World to Follow |
Serum Institute to manufacture vaccines not just for the world’s second-most populous country, but likely many others too |
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| 2021-01-06 06:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Amazon Pledging More Than $2 Billion for Affordable Housing in Three Hub Cities |
Tech giant to make investments over next five years in and around Seattle, Arlington, Va., and Nashville, Tenn. |
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| 2021-01-06 05:47:00 |
World |
WHO Criticizes China for Stymying Investigation Into Covid-19 Origins |
U.N. agency called out Beijing after its scientists weren’t given permission to enter China to probe the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Global Stocks Attract Investors After Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Blockbuster rally of U.S. tech companies is regarded by money managers as hard to replicate in year ahead |
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| 2021-01-06 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Chicago Fed Leader Isn’t Worried Inflation Is About to Surge |
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| 2021-01-06 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Risk Advisory Group COSO Plans More Detailed Recommendations in 2021 |
The group is zeroing in on emerging risks, offering advice that is more prescriptive than the guidelines in its broad frameworks |
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| 2021-01-06 05:18:00 |
Economy |
Europe Faces Recession Risk as Covid-19 Infections Stay High |
Where the pandemic has been contained in parts of Asia, the economic recovery continues |
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| 2021-01-06 04:48:00 |
World |
How Did President Duterte’s Guards Get Smuggled Covid Vaccines? Philippine Lawmakers Ask |
President has defended members of security detail who took the unauthorized shots in September and October |
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| 2021-01-06 04:43:00 |
Markets |
Forget Uber, Zoom Might Be the Long-Term Threat to Car Sales |
Covid-19 was easier on the car industry than initially expected, but might pose long-term challenges |
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| 2021-01-06 02:35:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Admits Past Failures, Promises Future Success |
North Korean leader, kicking off rare party-congress, vowed a new era of self-reliance |
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| 2021-01-05 22:34:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Police Arrest Dozens of Opposition Politicians Over Alleged Subversion |
Operation is biggest since the sweeping national security law was imposed six months ago |
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| 2021-01-05 22:31:00 |
Tech |
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Pay Jumped in 2020 as Remote Work Lifted Profit |
Executive’s cash bonus increased after Apple beat internal financial goals |
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| 2021-01-05 22:10:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Wyndham Destinations Buys Travel + Leisure From Meredith for $100 Million |
Meredith to continue publishing Travel + Leisure under licensing agreement; Wyndham to rebrand itself |
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| 2021-01-05 20:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Alabama Receiver DeVonta Smith Wins the Heisman Trophy |
The Crimson Tide senior took home 447 first-place votes, beating out a trio of quarterbacks: Mac Jones of Alabama, Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and Kyle Trask of Florida |
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| 2021-01-05 20:39:00 |
CIO Journal |
IBM Simplifies Structure of Sales Team |
Company wants to make it easier for customers to do business by reducing the number of groups it puts clients into to two from 50 |
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| 2021-01-05 19:53:00 |
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New AI Tools Aim to Automate Aspects of Covid-19 Response |
Health-care providers are looking to new AI tools designed to streamline the processes around Covid-19 testing and screening, as well as publicizing vaccine availability |
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| 2021-01-05 19:27:00 |
Business |
Trump Adviser Cleta Mitchell Resigns From Law Firm After Georgia Call |
Washington lawyer faced criticism after joining president to ask election officials to reverse Biden win |
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| 2021-01-05 19:23:00 |
Politics |
Who Are the Proud Boys? The Group Trump Told to ‘Stand Back and Stand By’ |
Far-right group is self-described organization of ‘western chauvinists’ who have clashed with Black Lives Matter activists |
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| 2021-01-05 19:18:00 |
Arts |
Grammy Awards Postponed Amid Covid-19 Concerns |
Ceremony, originally set to take place on Jan. 31, has been pushed back to March 14 |
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| 2021-01-05 19:16:00 |
Markets |
NYSE Takes Heat After Flip-Flop on Chinese Companies |
Some investors felt whiplash from the moves; the three telecom stocks have gone on a wild ride |
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| 2021-01-05 19:14:00 |
Opinion |
Trump, Biden and a Media ‘Secret’ |
Recent history may explain the behavior of Republican voters. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:48:00 |
Politics |
Trump Signs Order Banning Alipay and Other Chinese Apps |
President said the apps can access private information from their users, which could be used by the Chinese government |
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| 2021-01-05 18:23:00 |
Politics |
Most Second Stimulus Payments Reach Household Bank Accounts |
Treasury Department reports paying $112 billion of $164 billion estimated cost of providing $600 per adult and $600 per child to many Americans |
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| 2021-01-05 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Why America Needed Mike Pence |
Trump wants to upend the Electoral College. His VP knows better. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi’s Revealing House Rules |
A new limit on floor votes, plus a climate exception to ‘paygo.’ |
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| 2021-01-05 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Gulf Monarchies Draw Closer |
The Saudi-Qatari diplomatic truce is an opportunity for Biden. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Covid Woes |
The state’s hospitals were ailing even before the virus hit. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Nixon’s Noble Pass on a 1960 Recount |
There was real evidence of fraud, but the country couldn’t afford a crisis. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Americans Deserve Better Than Clickbait Crack |
This week’s Electoral College challenge is in part the result of tribal media consumption. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:08:00 |
World |
Venezuela’s Political Crisis Deepens as Regime Installs Rubber-Stamp Congress |
Opposition, despite threats from Maduro, holds its own congressional session online |
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| 2021-01-05 18:08:00 |
CFO Journal |
Former Domino’s Pizza CFO Joins Scrubs Startup |
Jeffrey Lawrence takes over the finances at Figs shortly after leaving the pizza giant |
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| 2021-01-05 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
Gender-Neutral Language Is More Than a Word Game |
Democratic speech police demand not only tolerance but endorsement of the progressive agenda. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Inauguration Bogey |
‘Donald Trump would not be allowed to visit Scotland to play golf during Joe Biden’s inauguration.’ |
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| 2021-01-05 18:04:00 |
Books |
‘The Tyranny of Merit’ Review: The Cream Also Rises |
The meritocratic ideal makes elites arrogant and threatens communal solidarity. Identity-based policies make the problem worse. |
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| 2021-01-05 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Threw It Away |
He stole an easily winnable election from himself with his lack of discipline. |
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| 2021-01-05 17:46:00 |
U.S. |
Cuomo Defends Fines for Hospitals Slow to Vaccinate for Covid-19 |
New York governor calls speeding up distribution of shots a matter of life and death |
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| 2021-01-05 17:45:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Rose 29% Last Year, While Personal Bankruptcies Dived |
Total bankruptcy numbers for the year were the lowest since 1986, but Epiq expects personal filings to climb in the second half of 2021 |
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| 2021-01-05 17:39:00 |
Real Estate |
Fortnite Creator Is Buying a Dying Mall to Develop New Headquarters |
Epic Games agrees to pay $95 million for Cary Towne Center in Cary, N.C. |
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| 2021-01-05 17:10:00 |
Markets |
Oil Market’s Surprise Gift Has a Dark Side |
Saudi Arabia’s decision comes amid a tug of war with Russia regarding the direction of global oil output |
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| 2021-01-05 17:07:00 |
Television Review |
‘Mr. Mayor’ Review: Oaf of Office |
The new comedy from Robert Carlock and Tina Fey stars Ted Danson as a retired businessman turned mayor of Los Angeles. |
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| 2021-01-05 17:02:00 |
Film Review |
Luis Buñuel: A Singular Sense of the Absurd |
A new Criterion set showcases three late films by the surrealistic and subversive Spanish director. |
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| 2021-01-05 16:58:00 |
World |
Deal Maker for Venezuela’s Maduro Can Be Extradited to U.S., Court Rules |
Ruling in Cape Verde would submit Colombian Alex Saab to face money-laundering charges |
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| 2021-01-05 16:56:00 |
U.S. |
Kenosha Officer Won’t Be Charged in Shooting of Jacob Blake |
District attorney said officer was justified in the Aug. 23 shooting that left Mr. Blake, a Black man, paralyzed from the waist down |
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| 2021-01-05 16:52:00 |
Television Review |
‘When Disaster Strikes’ Review: Look for the Helpers |
A PBS docuseries examines the ways in which aid groups deal with natural catastrophes. |
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| 2021-01-05 16:46:00 |
U.S. |
Trump Supporters Again Plan Protests in D.C. to Dispute Election Results |
Supporters—including conspiracy and extremist groups—plan to gather in the U.S. capital for the third time since the November presidential election |
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| 2021-01-05 16:41:00 |
U.S. |
Pennsylvania Republicans Block Democratic Legislator From Taking Seat |
State Sen. Jim Brewster was certified as winner by election officials, but GOP leaders say a legal challenge remains |
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| 2021-01-05 16:40:00 |
Politics |
U.S. to Remove Penalties for Accidentally Killing Migratory Birds |
Business groups, local governments pushed for limits on 102-year-old law |
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| 2021-01-05 16:10:00 |
World |
Qatar’s Neighbors Pledge to End Embargo, but Uncertainty Lingers |
Saudi official says the U.S.-brokered deal returns Gulf relations to normal, but tensions persist |
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| 2021-01-05 15:51:00 |
Politics |
GOP Senators Hone State Targets in Electoral College Fight |
Lawmakers are set to meet in joint session Wednesday to ratify Joe Biden’s presidential win |
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| 2021-01-05 15:45:00 |
Economy |
Fed's Evans: Don't Mitigate Bubble Risks With Monetary Policy |
Chicago Fed president says Federal Reserve officials should turn to regulatory tools to address financial sector trouble |
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| 2021-01-05 15:43:00 |
Real Estate |
The Most De-Stressing Room in Your House Isn’t a Room |
It’s winter, and Covid’s got us largely homebound. If there ever was a time to trick out a cozy, comforting nook, it’s now. |
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| 2021-01-05 15:33:00 |
China |
Chinese Regulators Try to Get Jack Ma’s Ant Group to Share Consumer Data |
Request is part of Beijing’s crackdown on what it believes is Ant’s unfair advantage over other lenders |
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| 2021-01-05 15:32:00 |
Business |
GE Won’t Try to Claw Back Jeff Immelt’s Pay |
Board’s probe of accounting issues and former CEO’s use of backup jet didn’t find evidence to support shareholder claims of fraud and abuse |
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| 2021-01-05 15:13:00 |
U.S. |
White House Removes Spokeswoman at Agency Responding to SolarWinds Hack |
Dismissal is latest among cybersecurity officials and comes as Trump administration deals with suspected Russian hack |
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| 2021-01-05 15:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Kurt Cobain’s ‘90s Cardigan Is Trending as WFH Style |
Take off that hoodie. Inspired by the Nirvana frontman’s fuzzy mohair sweater, this season’s cozy, slouchy cardigans were made for the WFH era. |
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| 2021-01-05 15:04:00 |
World |
Saudi Arabia, Flexing Oil-Market Muscle, Pledges to Cut Production Sharply to Lift Prices |
The move came after a complex deal that effectively kept production from a group of big producers flat |
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| 2021-01-05 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Stop the Negative Chatter in Your Head |
A neuroscientist explains how to curb unhelpful thoughts |
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| 2021-01-05 14:43:00 |
Politics |
Second Stimulus Checks: When Will the Covid-19 Payments Be Delivered and Who Is Eligible? |
President Trump signed into law another round of direct payments to households as part of a coronavirus aid package |
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| 2021-01-05 14:15:00 |
Business |
Gary Cohn, Former Trump Adviser, Joins IBM |
Past Goldman Sachs president named vice chairman as tech icon develops stronger growth strategy |
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| 2021-01-05 14:07:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Rise Ahead of Georgia Election Results |
Adding to the boost, the U.S. manufacturing sector’s activity expanded in December at the quickest rate in over two years |
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| 2021-01-05 13:48:00 |
Opinion |
How Will More Liberalism Unify the Country? |
Rahm Emanuel stresses what government should do, glossing over what the people can do. |
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| 2021-01-05 13:45:00 |
Business |
British Tabloid Veteran Keith Poole Tapped to Lead New York Post |
Mr. Poole, currently deputy editor in chief of the Sun, will start in March |
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| 2021-01-05 13:41:00 |
Opinion |
Time for the Law to Catch Up to the Reality of Home Care |
When Medicaid rules were created in the 1960s, the only option was to send grandparents to a ‘rest home’ when their health began to fail. |
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| 2021-01-05 13:37:00 |
Opinion |
Not Buying What Attorney General Bill Barr Is Selling |
Justice delayed is justice denied. |
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| 2021-01-05 13:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Blessings (and Curses) of Federalism |
The system that saved the election is also slowing down the rollout of vaccines. |
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| 2021-01-05 13:09:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Proved the Stagnationists Wrong |
The Obama-era idea that the economy was stuck in a cycle of low or no growth hit an iceberg in 2017. |
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| 2021-01-05 12:41:00 |
Business |
Union Seeks Removal of Alden Members From Tribune Board in Wake of Buyout Offer |
Hedge fund is looking to buy entirety of publisher that owns Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, among others |
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| 2021-01-05 12:39:00 |
Markets |
NYSE Scraps Plans to Delist Chinese Telecom Stocks |
Shares of China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom climb in Hong Kong |
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| 2021-01-05 12:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cleveland Browns Head Coach, 4 Others Test Positive Before Playoff Game |
The cluster of Covid-19 infections comes just days before the Browns scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in their first postseason game in 18 years |
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| 2021-01-05 12:26:00 |
Markets |
For Manufacturers, a Different Sort of Recession |
Past recessions have badly hobbled manufacturers but this time they may emerge in better shape |
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| 2021-01-05 12:19:00 |
Politics |
Pence Faces Dilemma Over Biden Election Confirmation, as Trump Digs In |
Vice president seeks to balance his constitutional role in ratifying the Nov. 3 results with the president’s concerns |
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| 2021-01-05 12:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is Cheating in Remote School Ever OK? Readers Weigh In |
Readers share their thoughts on a challenge posed by widespread online schooling |
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| 2021-01-05 12:07:00 |
U.S. |
EPA to Give Preference to Scientific Studies That Disclose Data |
Agency head says change aims to improve transparency, but some in public health say it could undermine effectiveness |
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| 2021-01-05 11:58:00 |
Markets |
Crude Collapse Hands Payday to Oil Trader Pierre Andurand |
Trading firm among a clutch of commodities hedge funds to cash in on the market mayhem sparked by the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2021-01-05 11:32:00 |
Markets |
CoinDesk Buys TradeBlock, Joining Rush for Bitcoin Analytics |
Deal indicates the surging demand for data and indexes used to track and trade cryptocurrencies |
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| 2021-01-05 11:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Aftermath Could Spell a ‘Lost Decade’ for Global Economy, World Bank Says |
Bank lowers growth outlook as pandemic disrupts trade, investment and education |
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| 2021-01-05 10:47:00 |
Business |
Moderna Raises Covid-19 Vaccine Production Estimate |
Biotech says it will make at least 600 million doses this year, up 100 million from earlier forecast |
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| 2021-01-05 10:34:00 |
Markets |
How to Fix the Housing Bias That Warps Investment Decisions |
Overinvestment in property is incentivized by subsidies and favorable treatments in the tax system that governments could withdraw |
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| 2021-01-05 10:33:00 |
World |
China Hands Rare Death Sentence to Former Asset-Management Head |
Lai Xiaomin was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement and bigamy; his punishment comes as crackdown on the financial sector intensifies |
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| 2021-01-05 10:06:00 |
Markets |
Gold’s Climb Adds Momentum to Year-End Rally |
Falling U.S. dollar, coronavirus concerns lift precious metal |
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| 2021-01-05 09:29:00 |
World |
Afghan Peace Talks Resume Following Spate of Violence |
Delegations from Taliban, Afghan government will have one eye on U.S. plans to withdraw troops |
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| 2021-01-05 09:29:00 |
Arts |
Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach on the Drama of ‘Walk On By’ |
The 1964 hit—first released as the B-side of a single—was the start of a new sound for the composer |
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| 2021-01-05 09:21:00 |
Markets |
Roku Throws Up its Own Plot Twist |
Buying Quibi’s catalog looks opportunistic, but a bigger shift into content would be expensive |
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| 2021-01-05 09:12:00 |
Markets |
How Much Debt Is Too Much? It Depends on Your View of Inflation |
There is broad agreement that inflation is the ultimate constraint on government debt. The question is how inflation works in the real world. |
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| 2021-01-05 08:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Retired Restaurateur’s Bentley Fulfills a Tall Order |
When Roy Piscitello first sat in the Bentley Continental GTC Speed, he knew it was a good fit for his 6-foot-7 frame. And tiny toy replicas are a good fit for the grandkids. |
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| 2021-01-05 08:53:00 |
Markets |
Mondelez, China Mobile, Micron: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Both Dow and S&P 500 futures are notching small drops with the Georgia Senate elections in focus |
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| 2021-01-05 08:38:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower Ahead of Georgia Elections |
S&P 500 on track for muted losses after dropping sharply Monday |
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| 2021-01-05 08:37:00 |
Tech |
Qualcomm Names Cristiano Amon as CEO, Succeeding Steve Mollenkopf |
The CEO switch comes against the backdrop of a rapid deployment of new 5G networks world-wide that has boosted the mobile-chip giant’s fortunes |
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| 2021-01-05 08:06:00 |
World |
Where Is Jack Ma? Alibaba’s Founder Has Kept a Low Profile Since October |
Chinese company’s market capitalization dropped in the final days of 2020 to less than $600 billion |
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| 2021-01-05 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
City Apartment REITs Await the Return to the Office |
Covid-19 hurt Equity Residential and UDR shares last year, with rents falling as some urban employees moved to rural and suburban areas |
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| 2021-01-05 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Low Taxes and High Temperatures Lure Finance Firms to Miami |
Blackstone and Starwood Capital Group are among those drawn to the city |
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| 2021-01-05 07:59:00 |
Business |
Auto Sales in 2020 Expected to Hit Lowest Point in Nearly a Decade |
After a volatile year, demand for new cars and trucks is recovering, fueling optimism for a sustained comeback in 2021 |
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| 2021-01-05 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Enter 2021 With Expanded Role |
Their quick response to the coronavirus crisis raised the status of information technology in many organizations |
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| 2021-01-05 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Oak Hill Closes Fifth Fund at $3.8 Billion |
The firm, which has roots in Robert Bass’s family office, exceeded the fundraising target by about $800 million |
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| 2021-01-05 06:16:00 |
Markets |
Moutai Helps Guizhou Drink Away its Woes—and Debt, Too |
The higher the liquor giant’s share price, the merrier for the province’s government. But other investors should be wary of a hangover. |
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| 2021-01-05 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Fidelity’s Client Challenge, Private-Equity Deals, Families Talk Money |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-05 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Pfizer Introduces New Logo Playing Up Role in Drug Creation |
Updated logo comes as the company brings out its Covid-19 vaccine with BioNTech |
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| 2021-01-05 05:32:00 |
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Tesla vs. NIO: Battle for the World’s Largest EV Market |
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| 2021-01-05 05:30:00 |
Markets |
2020 SPAC Boom Lifted Wall Street’s Biggest Banks |
Underwriters earn fees helping create blank-check companies whose backers include celebrities and hedge funds |
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| 2021-01-05 05:30:00 |
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Cybersecurity Firm Iboss Raises $145 Million as Cloud Market Stays Hot |
Investors bet big as companies rethink offices and transform computer networks |
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| 2021-01-05 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Defense Bill Orders Study of Illicit Finance Risks Posed by China |
The National Defense Authorization Act directs the Treasury Department to do a study on the money-laundering risks related to China’s government and companies |
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| 2021-01-05 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Georgians Vote in Runoff Races That Will Determine Senate Control |
Republicans’ record of winning runoffs in the state is put to the test |
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| 2021-01-05 05:07:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Banned From Using AWS Logo in China Trademark Ruling |
The AWS trademark belongs to a Chinese software services company, Beijing’s high court rules |
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| 2021-01-04 21:32:00 |
Politics |
Proud Boys Leader Arrested in Connection With Burning of Black Lives Matter Banner |
D.C. police charge Enrique Tarrio with destruction ofhistoric Black church’s property after pro-Trump protests |
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| 2021-01-04 19:40:00 |
U.S. |
Wisconsin National Guard Deployed Ahead of Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case |
A Kenosha police officer shot the Black man multiple times in the back in August, sparking unrest in the city |
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| 2021-01-04 19:16:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Rules Package for New Session of Congress |
Democrats’ rules also restart remote voting, ease budgetary restrictions for climate-related proposals |
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| 2021-01-04 18:35:00 |
U.S. |
New York Boosts Minimum Wage and Some Businesses Balk |
Long Island and Westchester employers must pay workers at least $14 an hour |
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| 2021-01-04 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Pelosi Keeps Her Gunpowder Dry |
Democrats reserve the right to overturn an Iowa House election. |
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| 2021-01-04 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Congress’s Doctor Shortage |
Trillions for Covid relief, very little to address medical training. |
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| 2021-01-04 18:25:00 |
U.S. |
Former CEO Accused of Biggest Tax Fraud Ever Wins Transfer of Case to Houston |
Judge orders case moved in part due to Robert Brockman’s treatment for dementia |
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| 2021-01-04 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Iran Policy vs. Reality in Tehran |
His advisers cling to the 2015 deal, but the region has moved on. |
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| 2021-01-04 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Why We’re Ending the EPA’s Reliance on Secret Science |
The agency has long made decisions without allowing the public to scrutinize our underlying data. |
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| 2021-01-04 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Lockdowns Starve Mom and Pop |
Paying customers are the best stimulus for any small business. |
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| 2021-01-04 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Gender-Inclusive House Language |
Strike ‘father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt. . .’ |
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| 2021-01-04 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Brexit Arrives, for Better or Worse |
With Britain gone, the U.S. will find it even harder to influence EU policy. |
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| 2021-01-04 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Georgia Test |
Can the president-elect carry Democrats other than himself to victory? |
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| 2021-01-04 18:21:00 |
Books |
‘Where Is My Office?’ Review: The Commute to Nowhere |
Is it worth having central hubs and office towers or would it be better just to rent space for a week every quarter to gather distributed teams? |
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| 2021-01-04 17:44:00 |
Music Review |
Unmissable Music for an Uncertain Year |
With many Covid-delayed albums set for release in 2021, here are 10 singles from Drake, Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters and others that further ratchet up the anticipation. |
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| 2021-01-04 17:34:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
French Bank to Pay $8.6 Million to Settle Syria Sanctions Case |
Union de Banques Arabes et Françaises operated U.S. dollar accounts on behalf of sanctioned Syrian financial institutions, the U.S. Treasury Department said |
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| 2021-01-04 17:34:00 |
CFO Journal |
Blue Apron Hires Randy Greben as CFO |
The 43-year-old will be the meal-kit company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer |
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| 2021-01-04 16:49:00 |
Music Review |
‘Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook (Vol. 1)’ by Barry Gibb Review: Country Luminaries Salute the Bee Gees |
Dolly Parton, Keith Urban and other musical greats join the surviving Bee Gee to revisit the pop-giant group’s catalog. |
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| 2021-01-04 16:49:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Girds for Senate Runoffs in Wake of Trump Call to Overturn Vote |
State official debunks claims by Trump and his allies of fraud in the November election ahead of Tuesday vote |
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| 2021-01-04 16:46:00 |
Tech |
Slack Down as Outage Hits Workplace Chat Service |
Messaging platform’s customers experienced problems loading channels beginning Monday morning |
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| 2021-01-04 16:40:00 |
World |
U.K. Imposes National Lockdown as New Covid-19 Strain Spreads |
Prime minister tells people to stay at home, schools and nonessential retail to close until mid-February |
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| 2021-01-04 16:31:00 |
Business |
Mondelez Nears Deal to Buy Rest of Paleo Chocolate-Bar Maker Hu |
Maker of Oreo cookies and Ritz crackers has been adding to its snack portfolio as consumers’ tastes turn toward healthier fare |
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| 2021-01-04 16:29:00 |
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Fed's Evans Says Monetary Policy Will Be Accommodative ‘for a Long Time’ |
The Chicago Fed president will be a voting member of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee this year |
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| 2021-01-04 16:20:00 |
Markets |
Merger of U.S. Insurer Genworth and China Oceanwide Fizzles |
Deadline passes to complete $2.7 billion deal reached in 2016; Genworth’s shares tumble |
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| 2021-01-04 15:58:00 |
Politics |
CEOs Urge Congress to Certify Biden’s Electoral College Win |
Nearly 200 chief executives call on legislators to uphold ‘essential tenets of our democracy’ by enabling transition of power to president-elect |
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| 2021-01-04 15:43:00 |
Business |
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan End Health-Care Venture Haven |
Company had targeted innovations in primary care, insurance coverage, prescription drug costs |
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| 2021-01-04 15:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Pelosi Rules |
The Speaker changes House procedures to increase spending and stifle dissent. |
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| 2021-01-04 15:35:00 |
U.S. |
New York Nurse Gets Second Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine |
Booster shot marks milestone for state, but slow rollout prompts efforts to accelerate and widen vaccination campaign |
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| 2021-01-04 15:23:00 |
Business |
Google Employees Form Union to Push for Changes |
The move, rare for Silicon Valley, comes amid growing activism in the sector |
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| 2021-01-04 15:22:00 |
World |
Saudis, Russia at Odds Over Boosting Oil Output Amid Covid-19 Pandemic |
Talks between OPEC and producers led by Moscow ended in deadlock, and will continue Tuesday |
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| 2021-01-04 14:51:00 |
Business |
MGM’s Bid for Ladbrokes Bets Online Gambling Can Help Casinos’ Odds |
Internet wagering has surged amid the pandemic, but remains a small part of overall gaming market |
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| 2021-01-04 14:46:00 |
World |
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Set to End Feud That Hampered U.S. Interests |
The kingdom will officially end a blockade of Qatar, U.S. officials say, in a dispute involving other Mideast nations that set back U.S. goals in Iran |
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| 2021-01-04 14:18:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden’s Inauguration: When Is It, and How Has the Covid-19 Pandemic Changed It? |
There will be a virtual parade and the Presidential Inauguration Committee has asked public not to gather for ceremony |
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| 2021-01-04 13:34:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing’s Bid for Financial Supremacy |
China plans to displace the U.S. as investors’ top target, and global crises have sped up its effort. |
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| 2021-01-04 13:34:00 |
Politics |
Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to Devin Nunes |
President also plans to bestow nation’s top civilian honor on Jim Jordan, another close Republican ally |
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| 2021-01-04 13:33:00 |
Opinion |
An Awesome Spectacle of Dishonesty and Opportunism |
The GOP election challenge marks a new low-water mark for political cynicism. |
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| 2021-01-04 12:56:00 |
Business |
ViacomCBS Strikes Distribution Deal With Hulu |
Agreement will make 14 channels—including MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon—available on Hulu + Live TV |
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| 2021-01-04 12:50:00 |
Politics |
Trump Criticizes Some Republicans as ‘Surrender Caucus’ |
Party is split on challenging Biden’s presidential election win at joint session of Congress on Wednesday |
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| 2021-01-04 12:18:00 |
U.S. |
Queens Mall Evacuated After Suspicious Vehicle Reported |
NYPD investigators say items found in vehicle constituted a hoax bomb |
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| 2021-01-04 12:11:00 |
Markets |
Brexit Forces Bankers to Shift Trading of European Stocks Out of London |
The abrupt move underscores the European Union’s broader plan to bolster its own financial centers |
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| 2021-01-04 12:10:00 |
Life & Arts |
From ‘Throwing Fits’ to ‘Crime Junkie,’ Podcast Merch Has Become Big Business |
As the podcasting industry has grown, so has its merchandise market. And it’s not just T-shirts and totes for these fledgling ‘lifestyle brands’ |
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| 2021-01-04 11:59:00 |
Opinion |
The Next Energy Secretary’s Climate Record |
If confirmed, Jennifer Granholm’s policies would slow energy production, drive costs up and increase government involvement in our lives. |
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| 2021-01-04 11:57:00 |
Opinion |
No Blanket Protection for Internet Platforms |
The First Amendment offers the best solution for regulating the social-media companies. |
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| 2021-01-04 11:51:00 |
Opinion |
Can Anyone Justify the Blackwater Pardons? |
Four killers opened fire with machine guns and grenade launchers on a crowd of unarmed men, women and children. Or did they? |
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| 2021-01-04 11:50:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Surges Into 2021, Rose Nearly 20% Over Weekend |
Digital currency briefly spiked over $34,000 before falling back |
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| 2021-01-04 10:50:00 |
Markets |
Biden Administration Could Unsettle Banks in More Than One Way |
Percolating policy ideas like postal banking and digital wallets via the Fed give a hint of how Washington could reshape the banking business |
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| 2021-01-04 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘No One Else Is Listening’: Readers Share Experiences With Long-Haul Covid |
Readers describe debilitating symptoms that have continued for months after an initial diagnosis |
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| 2021-01-04 10:00:00 |
World |
Venezuela Opposition Debilitated as Biden Set to Take Office |
President Maduro’s regime tightens grip on National Assembly, undermining U.S.-backed movement despite oil sanctions |
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| 2021-01-04 09:58:00 |
Politics |
In Trump’s Final Days, Lines Are Drawn for a Republican Civil War |
Amid the president’s loyalty test, the unanswerable question is whether he can maintain his hold on the party once out of office |
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| 2021-01-04 09:38:00 |
Markets |
China’s Economic Data: A Guide for the Dazed and Confused |
Investors are right to be skeptical about China’s economic data. Here’s how to interpret it. |
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| 2021-01-04 09:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.S. Accounting Standard-Setter Looks to Tackle Controversial Topics in 2021 |
Financial Accounting Standards Board is expected to give priority to issues such as recognizing goodwill and disclosing expenses |
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| 2021-01-04 08:57:00 |
U.S. |
As Covid-19 Surges in Jails, Guards Want Vaccine Early |
Some officials oppose inmates being inoculated ahead of general population |
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| 2021-01-04 08:54:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, FLIR Systems, Bitcoin: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
S&P 500 futures are rising at the start of the week as investors hope the vaccine rollout will aid economic recovery and benefit stocks |
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| 2021-01-04 08:42:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Point to Extended Rally |
S&P 500, Dow poised to edge higher after both benchmarks closed at records on last day of 2020 |
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| 2021-01-04 08:38:00 |
World |
South Korea’s Population Falls for First Time, Likely Worsened by Covid-19 |
Drop in marriages and job losses aggravate demographics for country with world’s lowest fertility rate |
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| 2021-01-04 08:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
Here’s Your NFL Playoffs, Which Have Mostly Everything, Including, Yes, the Cleveland Browns |
A hectic regular-season finale delivers a postseason bid to a woebegone franchise—and an apparent Philadelphia surrender to Washington, which infuriated hopeful Giants fans |
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| 2021-01-04 08:24:00 |
Markets |
What the Delisting of Chinese ADRs Means for Investors |
The New York Stock Exchange will start to delist American depositary receipts in China’s three big telecom operators |
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| 2021-01-04 08:22:00 |
Business |
Fiat Chrysler, PSA Shareholders Vote on Trans-Atlantic Tie-Up |
Peugeot maker approves the merger that would create a global auto-producing giant selling 8.7 million vehicles annually; FCA to vote later Monday |
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| 2021-01-04 08:11:00 |
World |
Iran Begins Enriching Uranium to 20% Purity |
Tehran returns to pre-nuclear-deal levels of uranium enrichment |
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| 2021-01-04 07:51:00 |
Markets |
Cotton Prices Rise as Lack of Rain Shrinks Crop |
Weakened dollar and ban on Chinese cotton stoke demand for supply in U.S., where growers contend with adverse weather |
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| 2021-01-04 07:42:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccines Are in High Demand, but Thousands More Workers Are Needed to Make Them |
Companies mass producing shots for Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca are racing to find staff: ‘We are truly in unprecedented territory’ |
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| 2021-01-04 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
For Many CIOs, 2020’s Digital Acceleration Was Only the Beginning |
Technology and processes deployed during the pandemic set the stage for future digital efforts |
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| 2021-01-04 07:10:00 |
Markets |
Stock Market Rally in 2020 Easily Outpaced Luxury Goods, Hedge Funds |
The Nasdaq index jumped nearly 43%, compared with average rise of 6.3% across hedge funds and 5.9% increase in value of classic cars |
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| 2021-01-04 07:00:00 |
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Private-Equity Fundraising Poised to Bounce Back in 2021 |
Limited partners want to invest more in the asset class after the pandemic slowed fundraising in 2020 |
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| 2021-01-04 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Videogames’ Immunity Boost Might Linger |
Pandemic led to year of strong sales despite flops and delays and 2021 will likely start out the same |
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| 2021-01-04 06:51:00 |
Markets |
MGM’s Entain Bet Could Help the House Keep Winning |
Gambling’s move online will probably persist even after the pandemic ebbs |
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| 2021-01-04 06:31:00 |
World |
U.K. Judge Blocks Julian Assange’s Extradition to U.S., Citing Suicide Risk |
The risk of the WikiLeaks founder resorting to suicide is too high to grant extradition, the judge said |
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| 2021-01-04 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: The Everything Rally, Buy American Push, Destination Spa Potential |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2021-01-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Fidelity’s Challenge Is to Turn Day Traders Into Longtime Clients |
Firm hopes new investors will graduate to more lucrative offerings such as financial advice |
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| 2021-01-04 05:30:00 |
Asia |
North Korea Requests Covid-19 Vaccines From Global Group |
Country, which has reported zero infections, has also asked several European embassies how it might obtain the shots, according to people familiar with the matter |
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| 2021-01-04 05:27:00 |
Markets |
Looming Delisting Jolts Chinese Telecom Stocks |
China Mobile recorded its lowest closing price since June 2006 |
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| 2021-01-04 05:20:00 |
Economy |
Manufacturers Overcame Covid-19 Setbacks to End 2020 on High Note |
Sector’s strength in Europe and Asia contrasts with services harmed by pandemic restrictions; U.S. figures due on Monday |
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| 2021-01-03 22:56:00 |
Markets |
Carl Icahn Sells More Than Half of His Herbalife Stake |
Billionaire is also relinquishing his seats on the nutritional-supplements company’s board |
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| 2021-01-03 22:46:00 |
Business |
Roku Nears Deal to Buy Rights to Quibi’s Content |
Short-form streaming service Quibi is winding down its operations after failing to gain traction |
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| 2021-01-03 22:40:00 |
Politics |
USS Nimitz to Stay in Middle East to Counter Iran Threat on Anniversary |
Acting secretary of defense’s move marks change of heart after he had initially ordered carrier home to Washington state |
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| 2021-01-03 21:47:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Georgia Call: Listen to the Audio and Read a Full Transcript |
President urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to overturn the state’s victory for President-elect Joe Biden |
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| 2021-01-03 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Should You Join a Startup During the Pandemic? |
The romance of working at a small, up-and-coming company has been offset for some young workers by the added risk |
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| 2021-01-03 19:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Inauguration to Feature Virtual Parade |
The president-elect’s inaugural committee lays out plans for scaled-down events on Jan. 20 |
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| 2021-01-03 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Lawsuit Challenges New York Ethics Commission |
A former state senator says watchdog entity no longer has jurisdiction to pursue an allegation against him |
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| 2021-01-03 18:04:00 |
Politics |
Trump Pressured Georgia Secretary of State to ‘Find’ Votes |
‘There is nothing wrong with saying, you know, that you recalculated,’ the president told Brad Raffensperger |
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| 2021-01-03 17:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Election Rejectionists |
The GOP stunt over the Electoral College will hurt the country and the party. |
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| 2021-01-03 17:36:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Flick’ of Joe’s Pen |
Biden is right to resist calls to forgive student debt by fiat. |
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| 2021-01-03 17:35:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing’s Ant-Eaters |
The ruling Party shows Jack Ma and investors who’s the real boss. |
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| 2021-01-03 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
All Pence Can Do Is Count |
The Constitutions is clear. Neither the vice president or Congress has the power to reject electoral votes. |
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| 2021-01-03 16:44:00 |
Opinion |
Pharmacies Can Get Shots in Arms |
To speed up vaccine distribution, let national chains like CVS and Walgreens take a role. |
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| 2021-01-03 16:42:00 |
Opinion |
The N.J. Teachers Who Get Paid Not to Teach |
They’re on taxpayer-funded salaries while working for the union. |
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| 2021-01-03 16:40:00 |
Opinion |
One Trump-Era Notion Biden May Want to Embrace |
Independent regulators should analyze the costs and benefits of new rules, like executive agencies do. |
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| 2021-01-03 16:37:00 |
Opinion |
Argentina’s Credibility Crisis |
After a 2020 debt restructuring there is no reform agenda to avoid another. |
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| 2021-01-03 16:36:00 |
Books |
‘Exercised’ Review: Born to Run? |
There’s something neurotic about our obsession with physical activity. A specialist in human locomotion offers some perspective. |
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| 2021-01-03 16:27:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: ‘Crazy Heads of the Press’ |
‘Such words, whether thoughtlessly or maliciously uttered, should be met with the sternest indignation.’ |
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| 2021-01-03 16:12:00 |
Deals |
MGM Seeks to Buy Ladbrokes Owner Entain |
Major MGM shareholder IAC backs latest, increased offer for British gaming company |
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| 2021-01-03 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Fed Minutes, Trade Deficit and Employment |
December jobs report is expected to show labor market ended year on weak footing |
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| 2021-01-03 13:51:00 |
World |
Israel Vaccinates More Than 10% of Its Population in Two Weeks |
Government aims to immunize majority of people by early spring, accelerating its vaccination drive after early hiccups led to wasted shots |
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| 2021-01-03 13:18:00 |
Opinion |
How the Fed Stifles Lending |
Quantitative easing hoovers up bonds, leaving less collateral for eager borrowers. |
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| 2021-01-03 13:18:00 |
Opinion |
Welcome to the Era of Nonstop Stimulus |
Spending didn’t speed the last recovery, but Biden’s team is keen to keep the money flowing endlessly. |
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| 2021-01-03 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bevy Smith on What It Takes to Launch a Second Career |
The SiriusXM radio host and TV personality, with a new book, gives advice from her own experience in career reinvention |
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| 2021-01-03 11:49:00 |
World |
India Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccines and Readies Inoculation Campaign |
Officials plan to vaccinate 300 million in the coming months to protect citizens and economy from the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-03 11:10:00 |
Opinion |
Woke Teachers Don’t Understand the Classics |
#DisruptTexts denies students access to literature that teaches eternal lessons, including Hawthorne on the dangers of fanaticism. |
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| 2021-01-03 11:08:00 |
Opinion |
How Government Subsidized the Opioid Crisis |
The share of opioid pills paid for by the government went from 17% to 60% through the initial phase of the epidemic, from 2001 to 2010, when prescriptions dominated misuse. |
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| 2021-01-03 11:04:00 |
Opinion |
Georgia Rabbis Disagree About Warnock and Israel |
‘Rev. Warnock misused his pulpit to bear false witness,’ they write. |
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| 2021-01-03 11:00:00 |
Markets |
Risk Takers Bet Asset-Backed Bonds Will Catch Up |
Securities that have recovered only haltingly from last spring’s rout are getting fresh attention |
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| 2021-01-03 10:51:00 |
World |
Marines Prepare for Rising Challenge From China’s Military With Island Training |
Drilling in Japan, U.S. forces practice recapturing territory as Beijing develops into ‘near-peer’ rival |
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| 2021-01-03 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Double Stock-Market Bubble Brings Toil and (Perhaps) Trouble |
Investment choices previously viewed as overpriced showed big gains in 2020. Can they prove doubters wrong again? |
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| 2021-01-03 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Trump’s Trade War Will Be Left for Biden to Win |
For all its contradictions, president’s trade battle with China could smooth way for incoming administration to do better |
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| 2021-01-03 08:00:00 |
Business |
Startups Going Public Via SPACs Face Fewer Limits on Promoting Stock |
Companies can dazzle investors by appearing on YouTube and other media outlets in ways those doing traditional IPOs can’t |
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| 2021-01-03 08:00:00 |
Business |
Do You Need to Get an M.B.A.? |
Applications to business schools are on the rise, but the management degree isn’t a good fit for everybody |
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| 2021-01-03 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Pelosi Faces Narrow Margin in House Speaker Vote |
Lawmakers reconvene with smaller Democratic majority and absences expected because of coronavirus |
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| 2021-01-03 07:00:00 |
Markets |
How the American Mortgage Machine Works |
A lot has to happen to make 30-year mortgages at super-low interest rates possible. Investors should understand what each player in the process does, and what risks they take. |
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| 2021-01-03 07:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Shipping Problems Squeeze China’s Exporters |
Surging demand in the West and port delays drive up costs for companies that have fueled the country’s economic recovery |
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| 2021-01-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
From Stocks to Bitcoin, Investors Bet the ‘Everything Rally’ Will Continue |
A historic nine-month advance is raising expectations that coronavirus vaccines and stimulus programs will keep markets surging in 2021 |
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| 2021-01-03 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Economists Expect Tough Sledding in Winter, Then a Rebound |
Firms face a difficult first quarter as Covid-19 cases surge, but stimulus and vaccines offer hope for a snapback later in 2021 |
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| 2021-01-02 16:23:00 |
Politics |
Electoral College Results to Be Contested by Group of GOP Senators |
The move by Trump allies, including Ted Cruz and James Lankford, isn’t expected to succeed in overturning President-elect Joe Biden’s win |
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| 2021-01-02 16:16:00 |
Markets |
Cleared Hurdle Still Leaves Tesla Stock in Ludicrous Mode |
Tesla meets own guidance for annual production, but valuation still looks hard to justify |
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| 2021-01-02 13:48:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Steers Tesla to Record Deliveries |
The electric-vehicle maker’s sales soared despite a drop in global demand for new cars during the Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-01-02 12:03:00 |
Business |
Hotel Owners Continue to Reel From the Pandemic |
Tourism may bounce back this year, but business travel faces a slower recovery |
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| 2021-01-02 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Joe Biden Should Handle White House Infighting |
History suggests that the president-elect should insist on strong decision-making processes and deal firmly with staff misbehavior |
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| 2021-01-02 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Gorpcore: How Arc’teryx Parkas and Salomon Hiking Boots Became High Fashion |
Urban guys are wearing technical outdoor gear from brands like Patagonia, And Wander and the North Face. They look like they could summit Everest—but they’re probably just running to Starbucks. |
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| 2021-01-02 12:00:00 |
Business |
Is a Home Office Actually More Productive? Some Workers Think So. |
Surveys of employees suggest that plenty of workers are adjusting to remote work—and in no hurry to return to the office |
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| 2021-01-02 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
How WWT’s Jim Kavanaugh Got the Goal He Wanted |
The former professional soccer player reveals the mentors he turned to while building a successful high-tech company |
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| 2021-01-02 10:52:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Made by AstraZeneca, Oxford Is Authorized by India |
Inoculation is expected to be widely used given its lower price and easier transport compared with other front-runners |
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| 2021-01-02 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Office Landlords Will Be Squeezed by Secondhand Market |
Companies are subletting space they no longer need from London to San Francisco. The trend could force property owners to lower rents. |
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| 2021-01-02 10:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs in 2021 Will Keep an Eye on These 10 Things |
Economic recovery, corporate taxes and mergers and acquisitions are expected to be top of mind for many finance chiefs |
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| 2021-01-02 09:00:00 |
Markets |
China’s State Capitalism Collides With Its Technological Ambitions |
Enduring power of China’s state-owned enterprises looks like a potential Achilles’ heel |
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| 2021-01-02 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Aims to Give 1 Million Covid-19 Vaccines by End of January |
Mayor says goal is achievable but challenging as city plans to set up 250 more vaccination sites |
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| 2021-01-02 08:00:00 |
Politics |
How Russia’s ‘Info Warrior’ Hackers Let Kremlin Play Geopolitics on the Cheap |
Moscow, with its growing cyber capabilities, appears undeterred by Western sanctions and other countermeasures |
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| 2021-01-02 07:02:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s Covid-19 Bond Issuance Addressed Fiscal Shortcomings |
In 2020, EU took step toward permanent taxation and spending role when it sold debt on behalf of member countries to cope with pandemic |
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| 2021-01-02 07:00:00 |
Politics |
How Trump Allies in Congress Plan to Challenge Joe Biden’s Electoral College Win |
Effort on Jan. 6 to get House, Senate to overturn some states’ election results could force debate and votes |
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| 2021-01-02 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘David Hockney: Drawing From Life’ Review: A Lesson in Aging Gracefully |
In the first exhibit to focus on the artist’s portraits on paper, over 100 works capture the progression of time in the visages of the painter and four other frequent subjects. |
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| 2021-01-02 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Family-Friendly Workout to Fight Cabin Fever |
These exercises can boost your core strength, reaction skills and agility, and work well for adults or kids with energy to burn |
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| 2021-01-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
CEO Behind KFC, Taco Bell Orders Fast-Food Growth To Go |
Yum Brands’ David Gibbs discusses a post-pandemic future with multiple drive-through lanes and less dine-in business |
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| 2021-01-02 01:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ohio State Stuns Clemson, Setting Up Title Showdown With Alabama |
A big performance by quarterback Justin Fields sends the Buckeyes to the college football championship against the Crimson Tide, who beat Notre Dame. |
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| 2021-01-01 22:49:00 |
Politics |
Judge Dismisses Effort to Derail Count of Electors’ Votes |
Rep. Louie Gohmert sought to allow Vice President Pence to negate electoral votes |
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| 2021-01-01 18:03:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Defense-Bill Override Paves Way for Overhaul of Anti-Money-Laundering Rules |
New requirements for ownership disclosures, part of National Defense Authorization Act, will help prevent use of shell companies for illicit finance, proponents say |
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| 2021-01-01 17:41:00 |
Opinion |
What’s at Stake in Georgia |
Here’s the difference between a Democratic and Republican Senate this year. |
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| 2021-01-01 16:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Great American Salad Revolution |
No longer a drab exercise in dieting or self-denial, salads have become a sharp, spicy reflection of the best in culinary trends |
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| 2021-01-01 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Future Turns 50 This Year |
From computers and money to relations with China, 1971 changed the world in many ways. |
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| 2021-01-01 16:42:00 |
Opinion |
The Year in Covid ‘Messaging’ |
It’s ludicrously late in the day to fault Dr. Fauci for spinning the public. |
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| 2021-01-01 16:40:00 |
Opinion |
What Isn’t the Matter With Hartford? |
Once famous as the insurance capital of the world, Connecticut’s capital city is falling apart. |
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| 2021-01-01 16:38:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Electors |
‘It’s not that partisans of one side or another are more prone to accept conspiratorial claims.’ |
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| 2021-01-01 16:33:00 |
Politics |
Senate Overrides Trump’s Veto of NDAA Defense Bill |
Bipartisan vote came after president objected to certain measures including renaming bases and lack of changes to online content laws |
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| 2021-01-01 15:17:00 |
World |
Reluctant Whisky Baron Launched a Global Hit, Glenfiddich |
Sandy Grant Gordon, who has died at age 89, joined family-owned William Grant & Sons and created global market for single-malt whisky |
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| 2021-01-01 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Awed by the Meteor Shower of the New Year’s Sky |
Human beings have always marveled at displays like this weekend’s Quadrantids, but now we can understand them as well. |
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| 2021-01-01 14:37:00 |
World |
Wave of Black Politicians Takes Office in Brazil |
Inspired in part by African-Americans, Afro-Brazilians gain traction in a country with ingrained racial inequality |
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| 2021-01-01 13:15:00 |
World |
U.S., Iraq Warn Iran Against Attacks |
Iranian-backed militias urge violence to mark last year’s American drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, one of Tehran’s top military leaders |
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| 2021-01-01 13:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Long-Hauler’: When Covid-19’s Symptoms Last and Last |
The name that a Portland teacher gave to her support group to describe their mysteriously slow recoveries has caught on as the medical designation |
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| 2021-01-01 13:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Bizarre Ending to the NFL’s 2020 Season |
The Washington Football Team, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants battle to win a historically bad NFC East. The AFC is stacked. And an oddball cast of quarterbacks could decide the season’s final week. |
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| 2021-01-01 13:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can Spa Resorts Still Be Relaxing During Covid? |
Destination spas are positioning themselves as refuges during the pandemic—moving treatments outside and getting creative with their stress-busting cures. ‘Eye hug,’ anyone? |
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| 2021-01-01 12:20:00 |
Business |
Drugmakers Raise Prices 3.3% in the New Year |
About 70 companies raised prices, albeit at a lower rate than in recent years |
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| 2021-01-01 11:40:00 |
Tech |
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2021 |
New ways to work, exercise, see the doctor, watch movies and sanitize every surface in sight will continue to proliferate. So will monthly subscription fees. |
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| 2021-01-01 11:29:00 |
Tech |
Wolfgang Puck’s Favorite Kitchen Gadgets |
The restaurant mogul and executive producer of HBO Max’s new docuseries ‘The Event’ on crucial food-prep tools, cooking to music and his favorite quarantine binge |
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| 2021-01-01 11:28:00 |
Business |
Tribune Publishing Creates Team to Review Alden’s Buyout Offer |
Hedge fund, which already owns 32% of news organization, is seeking to acquire the rest |
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| 2021-01-01 11:16:00 |
Books |
‘The Next Great Migration’ Review: A World in Motion |
From coral reefs to humans, all living organisms migrate in response to deprivation or pressure. Are we ready for the next big wave? |
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| 2021-01-01 11:08:00 |
Books |
‘House of Trelawney’ Review: The Weight of the Estate |
A Cornish manor becomes a symbol of long-held illusions in a comic tale of aristocracy’s end. |
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| 2021-01-01 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Which Countries Have Responded Best to Covid-19? |
The world should learn from the most successful strategies for testing, quarantine, public communication and economic support. |
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| 2021-01-01 10:35:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ford’s All-Electric Mach-E: A ‘Mustang’ in Name Only |
Despite a familiar moniker, Ford’s new EV crossover bears little resemblance to the brand’s iconic thoroughbred. But even with its bulky body, it can still tear down the streets, says Dan Neil. |
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| 2021-01-01 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
New Art for a New Year |
Five artists featured in upcoming exhibitions share what they are looking forward to seeing and doing in 2021. |
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| 2021-01-01 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19, Protests Prompt New Laws in 2021 Across U.S. |
Workers’ rights, affordable health care and police reform are among issues in focus for state legislatures |
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| 2021-01-01 09:00:00 |
Business |
Airlines Buckle Their Seat Belts for a Bumpy 2021 |
Some are cutting back schedules; others are buying planes and adding cities to their routes. When travel will fully recover is still anyone’s guess. |
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| 2021-01-01 08:36:00 |
World |
How the Brexit Deal Alters Relations Between the U.K. and European Union |
An at-a-glance view of what the two sides agreed |
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| 2021-01-01 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi to Draw on Their History in Bid to Unite Fractious Democrats |
The president-elect and House speaker share trust, faith and long experience legislating together |
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| 2021-01-01 07:00:00 |
Masterpiece |
Blooming Brilliance on a Grand Scale |
Jay DeFeo’s monumental ‘The Rose’ weighed 2,300 pounds when completed. |
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| 2021-01-01 07:00:00 |
Business |
Latest Covid-19 Aid Package Scales Back Aid to Hospitals, Clinics |
New limits on relief may also inadvertently disadvantage hospitals with patients most severely affected by the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-01 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Turo CEO Says Car-Renting App Plans to Go Public in 2021 |
Platform turned its first profitable quarter and increased revenue 7% during the pandemic |
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| 2021-01-01 05:59:00 |
Markets |
NYSE to Delist China’s Major Telecommunications Operators |
Move will result in China Mobile being kicked off the Big Board after more than two decades |
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| 2021-01-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Scales Back Private-Equity Fund Ambitions |
After struggling to meet a $12 billion fundraising goal, firm has set sights on growing the fund to $4 billion to $6 billion in assets over time |
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| 2021-01-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
These Tiny Last-Minute Tax Changes Could Be a Big Deal in 2021 |
From stimulus checks to early retirement-plan withdrawals, here are some late-breaking items that could alter either your 2020 return or how you approach your taxes in the year to come |
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| 2021-01-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Surge in Crazy Year for Financial Markets |
It was a banner year in everything from options bets to bitcoin |
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| 2021-01-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Hot Battery Startup That Could Zap Tesla |
Investors are enthusiastic about QuantumScape, developer of an electric-vehicle battery that promises more power for less cost. If the company succeeds, Tesla could face new challenges. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:54:00 |
U.S. |
Minneapolis Police Release Footage They Say Shows Suspect Fired First |
The Wednesday night incident is the first time the city’s police have killed someone since George Floyd in May |
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| 2020-12-31 19:21:00 |
Opinion |
Georgia Voters Prepare to Decide the Senate |
The last time a Democrat unseated an incumbent from the upper chamber here was in 1986. Two of them are vying to do so in next Tuesday’s runoffs. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:21:00 |
Opinion |
In 2021, All the World’s a Stage |
We got through 2020 with pictures of normality in our heads. In a few months they’ll start to come true. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:17:00 |
Opinion |
States of Growth and Decline |
The latest Census population statistics show a shift from blue to red. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:16:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong’s Political Prisoners |
Jimmy Lai’s bail is revoked, and fleeing boat people get prison terms. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:15:00 |
Opinion |
A Buffalo Bills Miracle |
Their playoff turn causes New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to rethink his shutdown orders. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:14:00 |
Opinion |
A Warning on Georgia’s Signature Match |
An audit in one county finds no fraud, but it puts officials on notice. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:10:00 |
Opinion |
The White House Can’t Dodge Responsibility |
The Trump administration undermined the public-health response to Covid-19. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:09:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden Reprise Obama’s Economic Policy? |
More stimulus, more federal ‘investments’ in favored industries and state and local governments, more regulations and higher taxes. |
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| 2020-12-31 19:08:00 |
Opinion |
The Reporting on Hunter Biden Needs to Push Further |
I wonder what dad and son talked about on the flight home from China. |
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| 2020-12-31 18:51:00 |
Politics |
Pence Seeks to Dismiss GOP Lawsuit Aiming to Let Him Overturn Election |
Justice Department called Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert’s suit a ‘walking legal contradiction’ |
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| 2020-12-31 18:48:00 |
Politics |
Yellen Earned Millions in Speaking Fees After Leaving Fed, Disclosures Show |
Former Fed chairwoman has spoken extensively on economic policy since leaving central bank in 2018 |
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| 2020-12-31 18:45:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Pick for Secretary of State Took Up Consulting, Venture Capital During Trump Administration, Disclosures Show |
After years in public service, Tony Blinken sat out GOP administration in private sector; spy-chief pick Avril Haines was at Columbia University |
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| 2020-12-31 18:01:00 |
Politics |
Trump Administration Extends Ban on H-1B and Other Work Visas, Green Cards |
Renewal of a policy criticized by businesses leaves incoming Biden administration with another immigration dilemma |
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| 2020-12-31 18:00:00 |
U.S. |
Chief Justice John Roberts Lauds Courts’ Pandemic Response in Year-End Message |
Case filings have fallen in most categories beginning in March, according to report on federal judiciary |
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| 2020-12-31 16:41:00 |
Politics |
More Wine Tariffs Imposed on France and Germany by U.S. |
Levies stem from long-running dispute between U.S. and EU over subsidies for Airbus and Boeing |
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| 2020-12-31 16:18:00 |
Opinion |
Cuomo Needs A New Excuse |
The governor cited population density among the reasons for New York’s Covid struggles. How will he explain a slow vaccine rollout? |
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| 2020-12-31 16:13:00 |
Politics |
Sen. David Perdue to Quarantine Days Before Georgia Runoffs |
Republican incumbent to self-isolate after coming into contact with campaign member who tested positive for Covid-19 |
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| 2020-12-31 15:55:00 |
Tech |
Microsoft Hacked in Russia-Linked SolarWinds Cyberattack |
Software giant says it saw ‘unusual activity’ on a few accounts that led it to discover the breach |
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| 2020-12-31 15:21:00 |
World |
Dick Thornburgh, Former Pennsylvania Governor and U.S. Attorney General, Dies at 88 |
He built his reputation as a crime-busting federal prosecutor in Pittsburgh and as a moderate Republican governor |
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| 2020-12-31 14:50:00 |
Business |
Hospitals Say They Will Publish Previously Secret Prices |
Largest U.S. hospital chains say they will comply with new rules to make public confidentially negotiated prices with health insurers |
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| 2020-12-31 13:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
A New Rule for Cars: Don’t Look So Standard! |
Fuel and safety mandates have made them all look the same. Expect California to step in again. |
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| 2020-12-31 12:19:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Provisional Approval From China Drug Regulator |
State-owned Sinopharm has started mass production of the vaccine |
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| 2020-12-31 12:13:00 |
World |
New Covid-19 Strain Found in China |
Highly contagious variant was detected in woman who had flown from the U.K., where new strain first was found |
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| 2020-12-31 12:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
FBI Increasingly Probes for Corruption Overseas |
Since 2015, the FBI has expanded its international corruption unit with three new squads across the country |
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| 2020-12-31 11:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Novelist Charles Yu Worries America Is Getting Less Inclusive |
The author of the National Book Award-winning ‘Interior Chinatown’ wittily explores the complexities of immigration and the trajectory of today’s Asian-Americans |
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| 2020-12-31 11:49:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Fintech Startups Rush to Get Stimulus Payments Out |
Banking apps Current and Chime credited customer accounts right away, ahead of some larger banking institutions |
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| 2020-12-31 11:47:00 |
Books |
Here She Comes Again: Reading Dolly Parton |
A radiant entertainer finally gets her due as a composer and lyricist—and champion of resilience amid troubles. |
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| 2020-12-31 11:42:00 |
Books |
Louis Kahn: Listen to the Bricks |
New books on the architect’s life and career put the personal and the professional into a revealing dialogue. |
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| 2020-12-31 11:27:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: Thomas Perry’s ‘Eddie’s Boy’ |
Stalked by killers, a onetime hitman is forced out of retirement. |
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| 2020-12-31 11:24:00 |
Books |
‘Studying With Miss Bishop’ Review: Learning His Lines |
A memoir of encounters with literary greats, and the strange labor of the writer’s craft. |
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| 2020-12-31 10:59:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Deception Defined |
A word-besotted tale of dictionary-makers, a satire by André Gide and a soul-baring novel about a family’s choice. |
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| 2020-12-31 10:55:00 |
Markets |
Pandemic Chips at Beauty Retail’s Bricks-and-Mortar Stronghold |
Makeup sellers like Sephora and Ulta must walk a fine line between stores and e-commerce |
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| 2020-12-31 10:53:00 |
Markets |
After Covid, Plane Makers Are Even More Dependent on China |
The country is a rare bright spot for Boeing and Airbus, but its aerospace industry is quickly becoming a geopolitical battleground |
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| 2020-12-31 10:52:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Writings by Artists |
Selected by Celia Paul, author of the memoir ’Self-Portrait.’ |
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| 2020-12-31 10:46:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: Free Range |
The joy of exploring the world on and off the page animates a school story with a hint of Dickensian thrill. |
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| 2020-12-31 10:41:00 |
Books |
‘Anni and Josef Albers’ Review: Dynamic Balance |
From the Bauhaus to Black Mountain, the Albers inspired each other—and a generation of artists. |
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| 2020-12-31 10:00:00 |
World |
Wall Street Executive Reinvented Himself as Broadway Producer |
Roger Berlind switched careers after a personal tragedy and won 25 Tony Awards; he has died at age 90 |
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| 2020-12-31 10:00:00 |
Experience Report |
Video Chatting Became Popular in 2020, and Improved Along the Way |
Software innovations made the medium more lively and easier to use as the pandemic pressed on |
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| 2020-12-31 09:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
For New Year’s Resolutions, Never Think You’re Too Old to Become a Beginner |
In 2021, take on the challenge of learning a new skill or hobby as an adult. It can bring big cognitive and emotional benefits. |
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| 2020-12-31 09:54:00 |
Markets |
China’s ‘Blind Box’ Bubble |
A toy trend in China sparked a stock-price frenzy, until Beijing stepped in |
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| 2020-12-31 09:34:00 |
Asia |
North Korea Says It Wants Good U.S. Ties in Rare Meeting With Western Lawmaker |
Kim Jong Un’s regime has cut contact with much of outside world this year, but reached out to a European Parliament committee in days before U.S. election |
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| 2020-12-31 08:48:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fell Modestly Last Week |
Initial claims for benefits slipped to 787,000 in week clouded with uncertainty around impending changes to payments |
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| 2020-12-31 08:40:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Waver in Final Trading Day of 2020 |
Nasdaq Composite Index is on track for its best annual performance since 2009, highlighting the rally in stocks this year |
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| 2020-12-31 08:24:00 |
Deals |
Alden Global Seeks to Buy Tribune Publishing |
Hedge fund, which owns 32% of the Chicago Tribune publisher, has expressed interest in acquiring the shares it doesn’t own already for $14.25 each |
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| 2020-12-31 08:00:00 |
Markets |
How to Better Keep Track of Small Expenses and Fees in New Year |
Neglecting day-to-day financial health is often why people struggle to achieve their savings goals—financial self-checkup can help |
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| 2020-12-31 07:59:00 |
Markets |
Enphase Energy, Tiffany, Celsius: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
The Nasdaq Composite is on track to end its best year since 2009, underscoring the rally in U.S. stocks this year |
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| 2020-12-31 07:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Retailers Are Pushing ‘Baby’ Wines |
They’re not young, necessarily. But once you get past the marketing, there are values to be found. |
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| 2020-12-31 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
For CIOs, There’s No Place Like Home (Office) |
CIOs describe their home office setup: Pets, antiques, toys and clear access to coffee |
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| 2020-12-31 07:27:00 |
World |
The U.K. Is Finally Cutting Ties With the EU. Here’s What Changes. |
Brexit is expected to have big and lasting effects on the British economy |
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| 2020-12-31 07:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
Becky Hammon Coaches in the NBA and Makes History |
When San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was ejected on Wednesday, his assistant took over and became the first woman to coach a U.S. men’s pro team. |
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| 2020-12-31 07:00:00 |
Business |
It Was a Fall Season to Forget for Broadcast TV Networks |
CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC all experienced steep rating drops as pandemic delayed production of new shows |
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| 2020-12-31 06:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Shrimp and Cauliflower Sauté With Rosemary-Caper Butter |
A scrumptious rosemary-caper butter cloaks the shrimp and the cauliflower it sautés with. You’ll want to keep some on hand to bring a hit of flavor and richness to all sorts of dishes. |
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| 2020-12-31 06:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Quick Shrimp Recipe Comes With a Delicious Bonus |
A scrumptious rosemary-caper butter cloaks the shrimp and the cauliflower it sautés with. You’ll want to keep some on hand to bring a hit of flavor and richness to all sorts of dishes. |
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| 2020-12-31 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Big Pharma Deal Spree, Record IPO Surge, Coronavirus Cabin Fever |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-31 05:58:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sent Back to Jail |
Case against outspoken democracy advocate is being closely watched by Beijing |
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| 2020-12-31 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Gold Investors See Challenges Ahead After Glittery 2020 |
Price gains could moderate if coronavirus vaccines help drive a strong economic recovery in new year |
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| 2020-12-31 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Lessons From a Crazy Year in Financial Markets |
A historic downturn and dizzying comeback show markets still have the capacity to surprise us all |
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| 2020-12-31 05:30:00 |
Business |
Cruise Ships Can’t Sail Away From Covid |
Small luxury operators have tried strict testing requirements and capacity limits, but onboard outbreaks persist |
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| 2020-12-31 05:10:00 |
Markets |
HKEX’s New Big Boss Will Face Hong Kong’s Uncertain Future |
Charles Li’s successor will inherit one of the world’s largest stock exchanges. But Beijing’s tightening control poses new challenges. |
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| 2020-12-31 03:52:00 |
World |
Navalny Faces Fraud Charges if He Returns to Russia After Poisoning |
Opposition politician views new allegations as an attempt to silence him after August’s failed assassination attempt |
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| 2020-12-31 03:38:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Markets Shined This Year, Signal a Repeat in 2021 |
Nation to benefit from post-pandemic rebound as well as from funds sloshing around the world’s financial system and low interest rates |
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| 2020-12-30 22:30:00 |
U.S. |
Samuel Little, Called Most Prolific Serial Killer in U.S. History, Dies at 80 |
Convict was serving a life sentence in California for killings attributed to him |
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| 2020-12-30 22:02:00 |
Economy |
China Finishes Off a Wild Year With More Manufacturing Growth |
The economy also showed strength outside its factories |
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| 2020-12-30 18:56:00 |
Politics |
Biden Transition’s Pentagon Briefings Resume Amid Dispute |
Transition aides said the Defense Department and Office of Management and Budget continued to rebuff requests for information |
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| 2020-12-30 18:54:00 |
Politics |
Push for Bigger Stimulus Checks Is Running Out of Time |
As Senate’s attention shifts to defense-bill vote, Democrats reject McConnell plan to package payments with online-rules overhaul, vote-fraud panel |
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| 2020-12-30 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Embarrassing Electoral College Hustle |
It is doomed to fail but would still set a destructive precedent. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s School-Choice Relief |
The President improves access to vouchers for schools that are open. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
$2,000 Checks for the Affluent |
Schumer and Trump want to write checks to the non-needy. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Surprise! A Health Lobby Cage Match |
Insurers and providers duke it out, and politicians take credit. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:33:00 |
U.S. |
Ticketmaster to Pay $10 Million Fine to Resolve Criminal Charges |
Ticketing giant says former employees were responsible for breach, which aimed to undermine competitor |
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| 2020-12-30 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical’ |
Academics mislabeled me as one—as they did Bret Weinstein, Joe Rogan, Sam Harris and others. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Could Garry Moore Have Made 2020 Wonderful? |
The TV host even managed to find something terrific about 1929. This year might have challenged him. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Building Bridges to Help the Economy Through Covid |
The Covid relief bill is a down payment on what Joe Biden can do to help avoid a recession. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:04:00 |
Opinion |
2020 Hindsight and a Look Ahead |
The Chiefs win again, and at least two Biden cabinet nominees don’t get confirmed. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:02:00 |
Opinion |
The U.S. General Who Steered China Right |
Driving on the left had the mark of British imperialism—and it was bad for Detroit. |
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| 2020-12-30 18:00:00 |
Books |
‘Wintering’ Review: Rest, Retreat and Renewal |
We have seasons when the leaves fall from us, revealing our bare bones. There is grace in letting go, and in giving ourselves time to repair. |
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| 2020-12-30 17:37:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank to Get Majority Stake in Katerra With $200 Million Bailout |
New funding, which comes on top of $2 billion already invested, allows construction startup to avoid bankruptcy |
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| 2020-12-30 17:15:00 |
Opinion |
Legion of Gloom |
Biden and friends are still trying to justify the coming expansion of government. |
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| 2020-12-30 17:06:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Restaurants Limp Their Way Out of 2020 |
Week between Christmas and New Year’s is usually the best for eateries; ‘the city should buzzing with lots of tourists’ |
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| 2020-12-30 16:18:00 |
Politics |
GOP Senator Says He Will Force Votes on Biden’s Win |
Joint session of Congress to meet next week to certify electoral votes |
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| 2020-12-30 16:10:00 |
Business |
Amazon Agrees to Buy Podcast Startup Wondery |
Deal aims to accelerate growth of e-commerce giant’s podcast offerings |
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| 2020-12-30 16:01:00 |
Opinion |
Why Covid Won’t Kill Movie Theaters |
Theaters have faced a rough year with the coronavirus pandemic, but the financial upsides they offer filmmakers should help secure their future. |
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| 2020-12-30 15:47:00 |
Markets |
LVMH and Tiffany to Have Short Honeymoon |
Tiffany shareholders voted in favor of new terms to the $16 billion union; French luxury giant won’t delay in sprucing up its latest purchase |
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| 2020-12-30 15:34:00 |
Opinion |
Everybody Wants Credit for the Covid Vaccine |
The game changer was Operation Warp Speed. Or was it basic research? |
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| 2020-12-30 15:33:00 |
Opinion |
Christmas Messages From the Editorial Page |
It is important to understand the importance of freedom and individual responsibility in delivering us from darkness and oppression. |
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| 2020-12-30 15:32:00 |
Opinion |
‘How’s Your Drink?’ Never Been More Needed, Cheers |
Eric Felten is an essential worker in these dry times. |
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| 2020-12-30 15:12:00 |
Opinion |
‘Haunting Julia’ Review: More Than a Ghost Story |
Alan Ayckbourn takes on the trio of roles in his 1994 work about a musical prodigy who died of an overdose in Stephen Joseph Theatre’s radio-play version. |
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| 2020-12-30 15:07:00 |
Film Review |
‘Herself’ Review: Small Budget, Large Spirit |
A desperate mother of two mixes pragmatism with optimism in Phyllida Lloyd’s stirring feature. |
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| 2020-12-30 15:02:00 |
Television Review |
‘Elizabeth Is Missing’ Review: Gone but Not Forgotten |
A ‘Masterpiece’ mystery stars Glenda Jackson as an elderly woman with dementia who struggles to convince those around her about the seriousness of a friend’s disappearance. |
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| 2020-12-30 15:00:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch on New Year’s Eve: the Ball Drop and ‘Death to 2020’ |
How to kick off 2021, or ignore the New Year entirely |
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| 2020-12-30 14:59:00 |
Real Estate |
The Top Interior-Design Trends for 2021 |
We asked 200 design pros which trends feel fresh vs. finished. They forecast a hunger for hushed, murky rooms and hardware-less cupboards—and a quick fade for farmhouse white and open kitchen shelving. |
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| 2020-12-30 14:54:00 |
World |
Coronavirus Variant in South Africa Sparks Fear of Faster Spread, Possible Reinfection |
Discovery of new variant coincided with a surge in South African Covid-19 cases past the one million mark |
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| 2020-12-30 14:31:00 |
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Disgruntled Creditor Asked to Make Rival Bid for Speedcast |
A bankruptcy judge is giving Black Diamond Capital Management a chance to make an offer to buy the Australian company out of chapter 11 |
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| 2020-12-30 13:58:00 |
Politics |
Mayorkas’s Experience With Homeland Security Issues Fuels Backers and Critics Alike |
Biden’s DHS pick led virus responses and implemented DACA; awarding of green cards to wealthy, politically connected investors will likely draw scrutiny |
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| 2020-12-30 13:45:00 |
World |
Howard J. Rubenstein, Power Broker and Master of Public Relations, Dies at 88 |
New York politicians and business leaders relied on him for decades to make connections and solve problems |
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| 2020-12-30 13:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
English Soccer Scrambles to Reschedule |
After avoiding postponements through the summer and fall, the Premier League has now lost two games in two days |
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| 2020-12-30 12:27:00 |
World |
Yemen Airport Attack Kills 22 as New Saudi-Backed Government Arrives |
Explosions at Aden airport present fresh challenge for war-wracked country |
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| 2020-12-30 12:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do Dogs Really Make Us Happier? |
New research shows that the psychological benefits of dog ownership are real —and especially valuable during the pandemic. |
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| 2020-12-30 12:02:00 |
Opinion |
The Tyranny of Diversity |
Its monomaniacal pursuit undermines other values—true equality among them. |
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| 2020-12-30 12:02:00 |
U.S. |
Louisiana GOP Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Dies of Covid-19 |
Letlow was set to be sworn in with new freshmen in Congress on Sunday |
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| 2020-12-30 12:00:00 |
Opinion |
Cold War With China Is Avoidable |
Today’s challenge is different. Beijing has economic power Moscow could only dream of. |
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| 2020-12-30 11:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
50/50 Mushroom-Beef Burgers |
For those not ready for a fully plant-based diet, these tweaks on classic comfort foods will strike a wholesome balance between meat and veg |
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| 2020-12-30 11:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
Tofu-Meatloaf Sheet-Pan Dinner |
For those not ready for a fully plant-based diet, these tweaks on classic comfort foods will strike a wholesome balance between meat and veg |
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| 2020-12-30 11:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden, Trump to Campaign in Georgia Senate Runoffs |
The president-elect and President Trump will hold competing rallies in the state |
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| 2020-12-30 11:17:00 |
World |
U.K. Lawmakers Approve Brexit Trade Deal, Cementing EU Exit |
Agreement is signed by EU leaders in Brussels before taking effect on Jan. 1 |
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| 2020-12-30 11:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Don’t Want to Go (Entirely) Meatless? Try These Recipes |
For those not ready for a fully plant-based diet, these tweaks on classic comfort foods will strike a wholesome balance between meat and veg |
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| 2020-12-30 10:56:00 |
Experience Report |
Five Ways Employee Experience Changed in 2020 |
Companies added new benefits and revamped existing programs to address challenges of remote work |
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| 2020-12-30 10:19:00 |
Economy |
Yes, It Is Possible to Have Too Much Stimulus |
Boosting stimulus checks to $2,000 would add a lot to the debt with little of that benefiting the unemployed |
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| 2020-12-30 10:15:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Dry January Will Be Wetter Than Ever |
If December’s open tabs were canceled, then so is the most abstemious month of the year |
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| 2020-12-30 10:11:00 |
Business |
China Fines Alibaba, JD.com, Vipshop Over Pricing Complaints |
The fines, though nominal, continue China’s campaign to rein in the powerful tech sector |
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| 2020-12-30 10:01:00 |
Markets |
China Heads Into 2021 With Wind at Its Back |
Chinese economic strength seems likely to continue in 2021 as global trade keeps recovering and consumers regain confidence |
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| 2020-12-30 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Economy Boosts ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Installment Services |
Increased use of Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna coincides with drop in credit-card balances |
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| 2020-12-30 09:33:00 |
Business |
Forget the Streaming Wars—Pandemic-Stricken 2020 Lifted Netflix and Others |
From Hulu to Disney+, largest streaming services are expected to end the year with 50% more U.S. subscribers |
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| 2020-12-30 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Finance Executives Look to Advance Libor Transition in 2021 |
The interest-rate benchmark is being phased out, forcing companies to update contracts and adjust funding projections |
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| 2020-12-30 08:59:00 |
World |
China Blocks U.S. Government’s $332 Million Sale of Hong Kong Luxury Apartments |
Transaction can’t be completed without written consent of Chinese government, buyer says it has been told by authorities |
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| 2020-12-30 08:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Radicchio Is the Ingredient We Need Right Now |
This chicory comes in striking hues, has a life-affirming bite and holds up valiantly in the fridge. Bust your cooking rut with three simple, delicious ways to prepare it: on a pizza, a sheet pan or a grill. |
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| 2020-12-30 08:55:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Tick Higher |
S&P 500 futures point to muted gains for the benchmark index, which closed Tuesday at its second-highest level in history |
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| 2020-12-30 08:37:00 |
World |
EU, China Agree on Terms of Investment Pact Despite U.S. Wariness |
Deal opens up Chinese markets for financial services, telecommunications, electric vehicles and health for EU companies |
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| 2020-12-30 08:16:00 |
World |
U.K. Delays Second Covid-19 Vaccine Dose as Europe Ponders How to Speed Up Immunization |
Countries battling record coronavirus surges consider one-dose vaccination |
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| 2020-12-30 08:14:00 |
Business |
Uber, Gig Companies Seek Labor Deals to Avoid Workers Becoming Employees |
Food-delivery platforms in Europe are offering couriers extra benefits in the hope of averting costly legislation on employment rights |
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| 2020-12-30 08:00:00 |
World |
Global Digital-Tax Detente Ends, as U.S. and France Exchange Blows |
Dispute centers on cross-border revenue at Google, Facebook, Amazon and other tech firms |
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| 2020-12-30 08:00:00 |
Markets |
New Small-Business Stimulus Plan Fails to Address Fraud Risks |
Almost 1,500 companies that earlier got Paycheck Protection Program loans had faced allegations of violating regulations or criminal behavior |
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| 2020-12-30 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Moderna, Emergent BioSolutions, Osmotica: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
S&P 500 futures edge higher, pointing to muted gains for the benchmark index a day after it closed at its second-highest level in history |
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| 2020-12-30 07:35:00 |
U.S. |
Police Received Warning About Nashville Bombing Suspect Anthony Warner in 2019 |
Woman said boyfriend was building bombs in RV, but no evidence of crime found, police say |
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| 2020-12-30 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Shift Gears, Accelerate: CIOs Reordered IT Priorities in 2020 |
Chief information officers also raced to set boundaries to prevent team burnout |
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| 2020-12-30 07:18:00 |
World |
Jonathan Pollard, Convicted Spy in U.S., Arrives in Israel |
Pollard and his wife are greeted at the tarmac by Prime Minister Netanyahu |
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| 2020-12-30 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Big Pharma Heads Toward a Deals Spree |
Regulatory outlook appears promising, and Covid-19 vaccines could give the industry political capital |
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| 2020-12-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
New Army of Individual Investors Flexes Its Muscle |
More than 10 million new brokerage accounts were opened in 2020 as individuals piled in to bet on stocks |
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| 2020-12-30 07:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Was Consuming India, Until Nearly Everyone Started Wearing Masks |
One of the world’s most boisterous and diverse democracies has embraced a proven pandemic strategy with little debate |
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| 2020-12-30 06:40:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Made by AstraZeneca, Oxford Is Authorized by U.K. |
Green light for emergency use comes as Britain grapples with a surge in cases and a new variant |
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| 2020-12-30 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Intel Gets Some Needed Cover |
Activist call to evaluate strategic options could help chip maker make some painful choices |
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| 2020-12-30 06:03:00 |
Markets |
King Dollar Is Abdicating and That’s OK |
The Fed’s stance means the greenback’s weakness is likely to continue, but that isn’t a disaster for investors who position themselves correctly |
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| 2020-12-30 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Bitcoin Gains Hold, Tech Pay Rates Expand, Hypnosis Gains Acceptance |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-30 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Radial Looks to Build on a Year of Frantic Logistics Growth |
In a Q&A, new CEO Ilias Simpson says more technology, geographic expansion are in the fulfillment specialist’s plans for 2021 |
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| 2020-12-30 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
As 2020 Limps to an End, Ad Executives Look Warily to 2021 |
Among the trends: the pivot to digital continues to favor big platforms; companies will have to meet diversity goals; people are burned-out, but could it turn into the Roaring 2020s? |
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| 2020-12-30 05:49:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Activists Sentenced to Prison in China for Attempt to Flee by Speedboat |
Group has been held on the mainland since August after being detained on boat headed to Taiwan |
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| 2020-12-30 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Rate-Setting Panel Gets New Members Amid Uncertain Outlook |
Annual rotation of committee members means Atlanta, Chicago, Richmond and San Francisco Fed bank chiefs gain voting rights |
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| 2020-12-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Banks Pile Into Government Debt, Setting Up ‘Doom Loop’ Sequel in Europe |
In Italy over 11% of the banks’ assets are in government debt, a record |
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| 2020-12-30 05:30:00 |
Business |
Hyundai, Kia Pick Up Speed in 2020 With New SUVs |
Korean auto group, whose brands tend to thrive in tough times, expanded its U.S. market share |
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| 2020-12-30 04:12:00 |
Markets |
China’s Top Credit Rater Barred From New Business for Three Months |
Chengxin had an AAA rating on state-owned coal miner Yongcheng when it defaulted |
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| 2020-12-30 03:43:00 |
World |
Argentina Makes Abortion Legal in Landmark Vote |
Pope Francis fought against a bill that will now give momentum to pro-abortion movements across Latin America |
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| 2020-12-29 22:26:00 |
Politics |
Trump Campaign Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Biden’s Wisconsin Win |
Unless court expedites case, the appeal likely will be moot before it comes up for consideration by the justices |
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| 2020-12-29 21:26:00 |
U.S. |
Louisville Moves to Fire Two Officers Connected to Breonna Taylor Shooting |
Joshua Jaynes, who wrote search warrant, and Myles Cosgrove, who fired weapon at the scene, received pre-termination notices |
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| 2020-12-29 21:04:00 |
U.S. |
Justice Department Says Daniel Pearl’s Accused Killer Could Be Tried in U.S. |
If Pakistanis fail to keep suspect imprisoned, U.S. stands ready, acting attorney general says |
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| 2020-12-29 19:28:00 |
Business |
Moderna to Offer Its Covid-19 Vaccine to Workers, Contractors and Board |
Company says move will provide additional layer of protection to workers making and delivering vaccine |
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| 2020-12-29 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
Scapegoating Walmart |
The feds seek billions in penalties for filling valid opioid prescriptions. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
China Jails a Covid Reporter |
‘Why can’t I show the truth?’ Zhang Zhan dared to ask. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
McConnell at the Bridge |
The Senate leader tries to minimize the harm from a vengeful Trump. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:38:00 |
U.S. |
Two Officers in Tamir Rice’s Fatal Shooting Won’t Face Federal Charges |
Action closes probe into case that helped spark conversation on police use of force against Black Americans |
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| 2020-12-29 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
A Hasty Withdrawal From Somalia |
Trump’s late pullout appears to put politics over antiterror strategy. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
College in the Time of Covid |
Students reflect on their experience of the pandemic as 2020 comes to a close. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:30:00 |
Politics |
Some Americans to Receive $600 Stimulus Payments Tonight, Mnuchin Says |
Treasury secretary says paper checks will begin to be sent Wednesday; some direct deposits will take longer |
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| 2020-12-29 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Policy Lessons of the ‘Trump Economy’ |
Presidents are often at the mercy of unpredictable factors like the business cycle—and pandemics. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
America Is Willing to Pay for Change |
Covid-19 worsened a shortage of coins. Capitalism is solving the problem. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Revolution Consumes New York’s Elite Dalton School |
Teachers of $54,000 Zoom classes demand a lowering of standards and hiring of a dozen diversity staffers. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Slow Birth of Covid Realism |
Can we now admit that herd immunity and vaccines will work in tandem? |
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| 2020-12-29 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: The Media’s Addiction |
‘Praise from anti-Trump celebrities on Twitter has become like a “narcotic” for some.’ |
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| 2020-12-29 18:17:00 |
Books |
‘The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries’ Review: The Branching Tree of Life |
Biological classification conforms perfectly with the patterns of evolutionary relationships evidenced by anatomy, physiology and genetics. |
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| 2020-12-29 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Who Gets to Vote in Georgia? |
An argument over postal records. |
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| 2020-12-29 17:57:00 |
Politics |
What to Know About Unemployment Benefits in Covid-19 Aid Package |
Two special pandemic-related programs are extended through March 14, and recipients of regular state benefits get an extra $300 |
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| 2020-12-29 17:11:00 |
Politics |
Appellate Court Rules Minority Party in House Can Demand Records |
Judicial decision, sought by Democrats in 2017, could boost GOP oversight of Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-29 17:08:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Watch’ Review: Making Fantasy Fun |
This adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels is a comic journey into dystopian ideas. |
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| 2020-12-29 17:04:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Defense Bill Proposes to Expand SEC’s Authority in Seeking Disgorgement |
The annual defense policy bill, if passed, would give the SEC the power to recover ill-gotten gains over a longer period |
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| 2020-12-29 16:49:00 |
Opinion |
Hyperpop’s Joyful Too-Muchness |
The genre, which takes familiar sounds from electronic pop, rap and dance and intensifies them through compression, distortion and exaggeration, broke into the mainstream this year thanks to figures like 100 Gecs and A.G. Cook. |
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| 2020-12-29 16:48:00 |
Markets |
Kushner Cos. Plans to Raise $100 Million by Selling Bonds in Israel |
Company plan is likely to rekindle criticism of potential conflicts of interest between Jared Kushner’s role in White House and his family’s business |
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| 2020-12-29 16:22:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Blocks Vote on Bigger Stimulus Checks, Says Senate Will Consider Later |
Majority leader says lawmakers will begin process to examine larger payouts, Section 230 online rules, vote fraud concerns |
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| 2020-12-29 15:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Reject Recommendation to Cut Sugar, Alcohol Intake Limit |
A scientific advisory committee had advised lower limits on sugar and alcohol, citing health risks |
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| 2020-12-29 15:23:00 |
Opinion |
Ebenezer Scrooge Can’t Be Made Into a Hero |
Capitalism errs in thinking that putting sin to good use will transform it into virtue. |
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| 2020-12-29 15:21:00 |
Opinion |
The Vaccine Is Here. Can We End Lockdowns? |
Trust has been placed in experts who have focused almost exclusively on medical imperatives. |
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| 2020-12-29 15:21:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Clogs Clomped Back Into Style (Seriously) |
Chunky clogs have become improbably trendy, with brands like Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton offering high-fashion takes. Here, the footwear’s surprising history, from Dutch workers’ shoes to the Paris runways. |
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| 2020-12-29 15:19:00 |
Opinion |
Can We Address Race, IQ and Intellectual Cowardice? |
Jason Riley is right to highlight the work of James Flynn. |
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| 2020-12-29 15:11:00 |
Business |
‘There Was a Piece Missing—We Were All White’: One Bank Targets Racial Inequity |
Companies across the U.S. are pledging to hire and promote more women and people of color, in many cases saying they want to make their workplaces reflect their customers. Boston-based Eastern Bank has made sustained efforts yet still says ‘we have a long way to go.’ |
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| 2020-12-29 14:59:00 |
Politics |
Health-Costs Transparency Rule for Hospitals Upheld on Appeal |
Federal appeals court turns back suit from hospital group arguing providers couldn’t legally be compelled to disclose rates negotiated in secret with insurers |
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| 2020-12-29 14:53:00 |
Markets |
Mild Winter Weather Hammers Natural Gas in December |
Recent forecasts show warmer temperatures spreading across the U.S. in the next few weeks, driving an unwind of bullish bets |
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| 2020-12-29 14:41:00 |
Opinion |
A Start at Bridging the Partisan Gulf |
Fringes aside, the right and left can compromise based on shared principles. |
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| 2020-12-29 14:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Oil Industry Is Stuck in Virus Alley |
Prices won’t break out of the $40 to $50 range until consumption gets back to normal sometime next year. |
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| 2020-12-29 14:24:00 |
Tech |
Third Point Calls on Intel to Explore Strategic Alternatives |
Activist hedge fund says it has taken significant stake in Intel, calls for changes to preserve U.S. edge in semiconductor industry |
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| 2020-12-29 14:22:00 |
Tech |
Facial-Recognition Tools in Spotlight in New Jersey False-Arrest Case |
Black man police detained for more than a week sues authorities after use of technology that some cities have banned over racial bias concerns |
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| 2020-12-29 13:59:00 |
Tech |
Inside the Google-Facebook Ad Deal at the Heart of a Price-Fixing Lawsuit |
Lawmakers have called for an investigation into the tech giants’ contract, dubbed ‘Jedi Blue,’ which allegedly allowed for auction rigging |
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| 2020-12-29 13:24:00 |
Business |
Boeing’s 737 MAX Returns to U.S. Commercial Service With American Airlines Flight |
Flight from Miami to New York is aircraft’s first in U.S. since being grounded nearly two years ago following deadly crashes |
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| 2020-12-29 13:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
3 Ways to Hibernate in Vermont During Covid |
Vermont is a tough place to visit this winter, but if you don’t want to socialize, here’s where to quarantine cozily |
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| 2020-12-29 12:29:00 |
World |
EU Member States Approve Trade Deal With U.K. |
Agreement sets out post-Brexit trade, security and economic ties |
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| 2020-12-29 12:27:00 |
Markets |
Fed, Treasury Provide One-Week Reprieve for ‘Main Street’ Program After Demand Surges |
Treasury Department had earlier said program would close Dec. 31, triggering last-minute lending crush |
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| 2020-12-29 11:59:00 |
Asia |
China Eyes Shrinking Jack Ma’s Business Empire |
The state could take a bigger stake in the billionaire’s businesses as regulators beef up oversight of the powerful tech sector |
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| 2020-12-29 10:55:00 |
World |
German Town Finds a Blueprint for Lowering Covid-19 Deaths |
From free tests to the shielding of care homes, Tübingen has pioneered tools later deployed elsewhere to minimize pandemic casualties |
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| 2020-12-29 10:16:00 |
World |
New Cases Challenge China’s Targeted Covid-19 Strategy |
Latest infection clusters come as country prepares for explosion of travel around Lunar New Year holiday |
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| 2020-12-29 10:05:00 |
Business |
Politico to Acquire Energy Trade Publication E&E News |
Purchase comes as Politico looks to expand its overall professional news business |
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| 2020-12-29 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
Webcam Feeds of New York City Draw Viewers Trapped in Lockdown |
Folks around the world who can’t board a plane use cams to ‘travel’ to the city |
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| 2020-12-29 10:00:00 |
Business |
Superhero Film Franchise Creators Nervous of World Without Big-Screen Debuts |
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ producer Charles Roven says theatrical model is the lifeblood of franchise films |
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| 2020-12-29 09:54:00 |
Life & Arts |
All I Want for Sports in 2021? You! |
Please forgive the Mariah Carey homage. But the return of games underlines the madness still absent from the experience. |
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| 2020-12-29 09:01:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Accelerated in October |
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose 8.4% as sales hit a 14-year high |
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| 2020-12-29 08:38:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Point to Extension of Record-Setting Rally |
S&P 500 appears poised to climb to a new all-time high, building on its over 15% advance so far this year |
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| 2020-12-29 08:01:00 |
Markets |
Apple, Quanterix, Arcturus: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures point to an extension in markets’ rally a day after the major indexes hit new highs |
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| 2020-12-29 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
London Sphere Project, Mired in Red Tape, Might Get Post-Pandemic Push |
Proposed venue will likely face less competition, could benefit from traffic changes brought by increased working from home |
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| 2020-12-29 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Tech Choices Dictate Teen Friendships During Pandemic |
The use of Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok can fray or strengthen ties, depending on whether pals communicate the same way |
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| 2020-12-29 08:00:00 |
Shipping Matters |
Shipping Faces New Turmoil in European Emissions Trading Plan |
The EU wants to include ships in its carbon trading plan, but the move divides the industry and risks derailing global cooperation on antipollution efforts |
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| 2020-12-29 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Military Families Who Backed Biden Could Help Determine Senate Control |
Trump’s veto of defense authorization bill becomes a focus in Senate runoffs |
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| 2020-12-29 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Post-Pandemic, Office Life May Never Be the Same, CIOs Say |
The conventional office and its desktop workspaces will become ‘pre-Covid artifacts,’ one CIO says |
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| 2020-12-29 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Question a Full Return to the Office |
Remote work disrupted the traditional office in 2020 |
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| 2020-12-29 07:12:00 |
World |
Japan Group to Lend Vietnam $1.8 Billion for Coal-Fired Power |
Tokyo bucks backlash from investors and its own environment minister, citing project’s contribution to economic development |
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| 2020-12-29 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Return to Almost Normal May Be Closer Than You Think |
U.S. doesn’t need to reach full herd immunity before public spaces can begin phased reopenings |
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| 2020-12-29 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Blumberg Joins Rush of Property Firms Raising Funds for Distressed Deals |
Company to raise $1 billion next year to buy high-quality office buildings; ‘It will be the best buying opportunity since 2010’ |
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| 2020-12-29 07:00:00 |
Economy |
Pandemic Reshapes U.S. Employment, Speeding Changes Across Industries |
Economy has recouped 12 million of 22 million jobs lost in 2020, with uneven setbacks and recoveries in various sectors likely to outlast health crisis |
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| 2020-12-29 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Slack Deal Shows Big Tech’s Handcuffs |
Competing bids to Salesforce’s offer didn’t emerge, even after news of firms’ merger talks surfaced |
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| 2020-12-29 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Margin Debt Rises, Consumer Brand Expansion Plans, Eating the Christmas Tree |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-29 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Green Energy Will Need More Storage Space |
As the rollout of wind and solar picks up speed, solutions to bridge their intermittency are likely to take off too |
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| 2020-12-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Looks to Gain Traction in Payments |
PayPal gives the digital currency a green light, but high fees, volatility still present obstacles |
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| 2020-12-29 05:30:00 |
Tech |
These Tech Companies Are Paying Workers the Same Rates Across U.S. |
A handful of startups and larger firms are experimenting with nationally competitive, nonlocalized pay. Is the extra cost worth the added employee goodwill? |
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| 2020-12-29 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Covid-19 Vaccine Outlook Prompts Businesses to Dust Off Return-to-Office Plans |
Widespread return isn’t likely until late spring or early summer of 2021 |
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| 2020-12-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
How the 2020 QE Boom Might Trip Up Central Bankers |
A burst of central bank bond-buying has revived a debate about quantitative easing’s potential fiscal cost |
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| 2020-12-28 21:25:00 |
U.S. |
FAA Issues Long-Anticipated Rules for Commercial Drones |
Regulations are expected to accelerate the rollout of package delivery, other uses |
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| 2020-12-28 18:38:00 |
Markets |
SAP Unit Qualtrics Heads for IPO |
German business software giant SAP paid around $8 billion for the startup two years ago, in one of the biggest acquisitions ever |
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| 2020-12-28 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
How Tariffs Deepened the D.C. Swamp |
Maybe the GOP will stand up on trade once Joe Biden is picking winners. |
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| 2020-12-28 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Gives Schumer an Assist |
The President writes a $2,000 check to make Democrats the majority. |
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| 2020-12-28 18:18:00 |
U.S. |
New York Lawmakers Expected to Pass Four-Month Eviction Moratorium |
Bill bans evictions statewide for 60 days, and then tenants unable to pay because of the pandemic can file to prevent or suspend proceedings |
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| 2020-12-28 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Japan’s Biden Jitters |
From Tokyo, a pointed Taiwan question for the President-elect. |
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| 2020-12-28 18:07:00 |
Politics |
Second Stimulus Checks: When Will the Covid-19 Money Be Delivered? |
President Trump signed into law another round of direct payments to households as part of a coronavirus aid package |
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| 2020-12-28 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Honesty Is the Best Policy in Selling Vaccines |
Paternalism is the wrong approach. Patients need full information about the risks and benefits. |
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| 2020-12-28 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
If You Must Talk About Race, Be Gracious |
Racism is no longer systemic in the United States. Trust me. |
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| 2020-12-28 17:57:00 |
U.S. |
New York to Penalize Health-Care Providers $1 Million for Covid-19 Vaccine Fraud |
ParCare is being investigated for improperly obtaining and distributing vaccine doses |
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| 2020-12-28 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing’s Bigger Honey Trap |
Eric Swalwell and Hunter Biden are only the tip of the Chinese influence iceberg. |
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| 2020-12-28 17:55:00 |
Books |
‘Finding My Father’ Review: The Lies He Lived By |
She grew up rapt by her father’s charming tales of family life in the old country. The reality, she later learned, was darker than he admitted. |
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| 2020-12-28 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Books |
‘Books by the Foot had to adapt to a downturn in office- and hotel-decor business—and an uptick in home-office Zoom backdrops for the talking-head class.’ |
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| 2020-12-28 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
What’s Worse Than 2020 in America? |
India struggled as it faced down Covid-19, a collapsing economy, and border clashes. |
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| 2020-12-28 17:33:00 |
CIO Journal |
Nashville Bombing Exposes Weak Point for Business Communications |
The attack underscores the need for companies to diversify and secure their networks |
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| 2020-12-28 17:23:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Treasury Warns Banks of Covid-19 Vaccine Fraud |
The department’s enforcement unit alerted financial institutions to possible ransomware attacks targeting vaccine distribution networks |
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| 2020-12-28 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Can Bernie Sanders Find Happiness? |
The Vermont socialist still isn’t satisfied with the Biden cabinet. |
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| 2020-12-28 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
The Sound of the ’90s Is Alive |
The alt rock of an earlier decade is influencing artists like Post Malone, Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift and more—many of whom were too young to experience bands like Nirvana and the Goo Goo Dolls firsthand. |
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| 2020-12-28 16:58:00 |
Politics |
House Set to Vote on $2,000 Checks and Vetoed Defense Bill |
Congressional action on NDAA and more stimulus comes day after Trump signed Covid-19-aid bill into law |
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| 2020-12-28 16:45:00 |
World |
Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison |
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has accused women’s rights activists of espionage on behalf of Qatar and Iran |
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| 2020-12-28 16:38:00 |
U.S. |
Nashville Bombing Motive Under Investigation |
Agencies are following up on a number of leads, including that suspect’s father worked at AT&T |
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| 2020-12-28 16:19:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stocks Finish at Records After Stimulus Bill Passage |
S&P 500 climbs as investors bet that new fiscal spending will help consumers, small business |
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| 2020-12-28 16:15:00 |
U.S. |
EPA Sets Emissions Limits for Jet Aircraft |
First-ever rules help ensure U.S. jet makers can meet international rules and sell abroad |
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| 2020-12-28 16:09:00 |
World |
Three French Soldiers Killed in Mali During Counterterrorism Mission |
Deaths bring France’s military fatalities to at least 47 during operations against regional militant groups since 2013 |
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| 2020-12-28 15:29:00 |
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Peabody Energy Strikes Deal to Extend Debt Maturities |
Coal company struck a deal to push out maturities of nearly $1 billion in debt and credit facilities |
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| 2020-12-28 14:42:00 |
Opera Review |
Satisfying, Bite-Sized Operas |
Short pieces from 20 Irish composers, a serial space opera and a trio of works inspired by famous diaries. |
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| 2020-12-28 14:12:00 |
Opinion |
Extradite Daniel Pearl’s Kidnapper |
If Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh is freed by a Pakistani court, he must face American justice. |
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| 2020-12-28 14:12:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Win for the American System |
Voters who chose him still have faith in public institutions. His goal should be to reassure the rest. |
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| 2020-12-28 14:05:00 |
Real Estate |
Jeff Bezos, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen Led 2020’s Biggest Real-Estate Deals |
A look at the biggest residential transactions to close around the country this year, including two over $100 million |
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| 2020-12-28 13:08:00 |
Tech |
Cisco Systems Pulls Back From Smart City Push |
The challenge of modernizing the urban landscape has intensified with the pandemic pressuring public budgets |
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| 2020-12-28 12:35:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Activists Detained on Speedboat Are Tried in China |
Families of the defendants call for verdict soon and criticize authorities for restricting access to them |
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| 2020-12-28 12:24:00 |
Business |
Novavax Starts Late-Stage Trial of Covid-19 Vaccine in U.S., Mexico |
Latest shot will become the fifth to enter final-stage testing in the U.S., and if results are positive it could receive authorization sometime during 2021 |
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| 2020-12-28 12:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Alexa, Hypnotize Me |
Hypnosis, now going virtual, is gaining more acceptance from doctors, researchers and entrepreneurs. But potential patients remain skeptical. |
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| 2020-12-28 12:08:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Money Laundering Watchdog Turns Focus to Digital Tools, Extremism |
Marcus Pleyer, the president of the Financial Action Task Force, says certain money laundering patterns have increased during the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-28 11:46:00 |
Opinion |
Seeing Red in America’s Totalitarian Habits |
There is no state control of political speech in the U.S. as there was in the Soviet Union, but none is necessary. |
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| 2020-12-28 11:45:00 |
Opinion |
Real Audits for Chinese Firms Listed in the U.S. |
Investors on U.S. stock exchanges deserve not only independent audits, but oversight of the auditors. |
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| 2020-12-28 11:44:00 |
Opinion |
Government Has Made a Mess of Education |
If there is structural racism in America, it is the government monopoly on public schools. |
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| 2020-12-28 11:05:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Get-Tough Plans Face Sobering China Reality |
China’s actually gotten stronger economically over the past year when compared with the rest of the world |
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| 2020-12-28 11:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Airlines Aren’t Making It Easy to Use Covid Credits |
Many people have piled up vouchers for canceled flights in the past year, but redeeming them can be a real pain |
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| 2020-12-28 11:00:00 |
Books |
A Caveman Would Never Do CrossFit. Why There’s Nothing Natural About Exercise |
A new book debunks popular myths, including ‘that your inner primal macho ripped hunter-gatherer ancestor is who you were meant to be.’ |
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| 2020-12-28 10:38:00 |
Markets |
Fed’s Rate Promise Could Be Yield of Dreams |
Treasury yields might finally have seen their historic low. The question is how long the Fed will slow their ascent. |
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| 2020-12-28 10:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Stop Biting Your Nails—a Potential Treatment Offers Promise |
Kicking the habit of nail biting—a risky practice during the Covid pandemic—could be helped by a surprising new treatment. |
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| 2020-12-28 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Barnes & Noble Education CFO Eyes More Cuts as Campuses Remain Closed |
The university bookstore chain has slashed jobs and other expenses during the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-28 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Republican Electors Cast Unofficial Ballots, Setting Up Congressional Clash |
Pro-Trump electors pin hopes on House, Senate counting their alternative votes, a tactic constitutional scholars say is unlikely to work |
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| 2020-12-28 08:44:00 |
World |
Ireland Revives Living-Wage Debate as Countries Look to Life After Covid |
Low-wage workers have become a priority for governments around the world as they look to rebuild their economies |
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| 2020-12-28 08:44:00 |
World |
China Jails Citizen Journalist for Her Accounts of Covid-19 in Wuhan |
Prosecution underscores the lengths to which Beijing is willing to defend its official narrative of the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-28 08:13:00 |
Markets |
Tiny Changes Can Help You Achieve Savings Goals for Retirement |
Easy habits make bigger financial accomplishments possible and help overcome waning motivation |
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| 2020-12-28 08:00:00 |
World |
Vatican Kickstarts Financial Overhaul, Pressed by Scandals, Deficit |
Pope Francis, elected with a mandate to overhaul the Vatican’s scandal-ridden finances, strengthens oversight of investments and spending |
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| 2020-12-28 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Logging Off: Overtaxed CIOs Find Balance in Hikes, Pandemic Puppies |
Competing demands from work and a full stay-at-home households forced many IT leaders in 2020 to double-down on non-tech, stress-relieving activities |
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| 2020-12-28 07:28:00 |
Business |
Behind the LVMH-Tiffany Deal: Insults, Lawsuits and Political Intrigue |
LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault faces the challenge of reviving Tiffany during a difficult time for the luxury industry |
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| 2020-12-28 06:52:00 |
Markets |
China’s Empire of Concrete |
The Chinese housing market has boomed, outstripping the rampant growth of the economy itself. This is how the nexus of households, local governments, banks and developers functions. |
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| 2020-12-28 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Oil’s Turbulent Year Stirs Debate on Relevance of Benchmarks |
For some traders, U.S. crude futures prices plunging below zero in April highlighted their flaws as a global benchmark |
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| 2020-12-28 06:45:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba Shares Tumble Again After Beijing Tightens Screws on Ant Group |
Company’s Hong Kong-listed shares slumped 8% Monday, extending a Christmas Eve selloff as investors reassess regulatory risks |
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| 2020-12-28 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Adviser Ad Rules, Last Call for Some Bars, Missing Business Travel |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-28 06:00:00 |
Markets |
FireEye Needs to Keep the Heat On |
The SolarWinds hack has boosted shares of the former cybersecurity star, but the benefits aren’t so clear-cut |
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| 2020-12-28 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
The Regulatory Issues Madison Avenue May Face in 2021 |
The advertising industry is bracing for new proposals on consumer privacy and taxes on ads |
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| 2020-12-28 05:30:00 |
World |
Boris Johnson’s Post-Brexit Plan for Britain Remains a Puzzle |
U.K. prime minister’s policies so far don’t suggest he wants to embark on a Margaret Thatcher-style economic revolution |
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| 2020-12-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
Instacart Looked Like a Savior. Now Stores Aren’t So Sure. |
Some supermarkets plan to stick with delivery service despite fees; Instacart says it lets grocers expand e-commerce without building their own infrastructure |
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| 2020-12-28 04:57:00 |
Markets |
Ant’s Regulatory Nightmare Could Torment Other Chinese Tech Giants Too |
Ant’s troubles may be particularly severe, but others should be watching their backs |
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| 2020-12-27 21:53:00 |
World |
Shirley Young, Former GM Vice President, Dies at 85 |
Shanghai-born executive worked in market research and was on the boards of Salesforce.com and Bank of America |
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| 2020-12-27 21:32:00 |
Politics |
Trump Signs Covid-19 Aid Bill Averting Government Shutdown |
The president signed bill after pressing to increase direct payments to Americans |
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| 2020-12-27 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Grandparents Who Dropped Everything to Help Out During Covid |
Parents in need of extra help have enlisted older family members. ‘Once the door is open, love and intimacy fly through—along with conflict.’ |
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| 2020-12-27 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Outgoing New York Lawmakers Extol the Art of Compromising |
In interviews, Joe Lentol and Robin Schimminger say lessons from their early years in state Assembly are instructive in a currently divisive climate |
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| 2020-12-27 17:54:00 |
U.S. |
Nashville Bombing Suspect Anthony Warner Died in Explosion, Police Say |
Authorities believe the 63-year-old acted alone in Christmas morning blast; no motive is identified |
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| 2020-12-27 17:19:00 |
Books |
‘The Irish Buddhist’ Review: Monk on a Mission |
Ordained in Rangoon, he urged his Buddhist co-religionists to despise British colonialism. His Dublin origins may have added to the fervor. |
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| 2020-12-27 17:00:00 |
Experience Report |
In Georgia, a Center for People With Disabilities Doubles as a Google User-Testing Hub |
Google and Tommy Hilfiger get feedback from residents on their accessible products |
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| 2020-12-27 16:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Covid Left the Browns Short-Handed. Then They Lost to the Jets. |
Cleveland was missing four wide receivers in a 23-16 defeat against New York that could cost the team a playoff spot |
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| 2020-12-27 16:21:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Climate All Stars |
Jennifer Granholm subsidized green-job business losers in Michigan. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
Liberation Day for French Dressing |
The FDA also eases its vigilance over cherry pie standards. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:17:00 |
Opinion |
Can Snowden Bamboozle Trump? |
He stole American security secrets. His allies cajole the President for a pardon. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:15:00 |
Opinion |
Biden, Meet Your Frenemies in Europe |
The president-elect longs for ‘normal,’ but inherits an EU courting China and pushing out the U.S. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:11:00 |
Opinion |
Turning the Corner on Covid |
January will be tough but with sensible precautions the virus can be a manageable risk by spring. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:10:00 |
Opinion |
A Case Against Walmart Mocks Justice |
The federal government sues the chain for filling valid prescriptions in compliance with state law. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:08:00 |
Opinion |
Beat the Blues With Music Flicks |
These movies let us see Dylan roll, hear the Byrds chirp, and get the essence of America. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:04:00 |
Opinion |
The Jailing of the Citgo Six |
The five U.S. citizens and one permanent resident are pawns in a power struggle. |
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| 2020-12-27 16:01:00 |
Opinion |
Even Homer Gets Mobbed |
A Massachusetts school has banned ‘The Odyssey.’ |
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| 2020-12-27 15:09:00 |
Business |
FAA Chief Had Helped Delta Retaliate Against Whistleblower, Administrative Judge Rules |
Carrier used a psychological evaluation to ground, intimidate pilot, Labor Department decision says |
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| 2020-12-27 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economic Week Ahead: U.S. Home Sales, Jobless Claims |
A holiday-light slate of economic data could still help illuminate the impact of the U.S. coronavirus surge |
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| 2020-12-27 14:38:00 |
Opinion |
The Federal Reserve Should Get Back to Basics |
The Fed’s job is hard enough without demanding that it also lend directly to small businesses, corporations and state governments. |
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| 2020-12-27 14:32:00 |
Opinion |
The Pentagon Could Use a Four-Star General on Top |
Give me a defense secretary mature and savvy enough to doubt the generals. |
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| 2020-12-27 14:25:00 |
Opinion |
Sometimes the Tourniquet Works All Too Well |
My Boy Scout training saved a life. Or did it? |
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| 2020-12-27 14:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro Dies at 81 |
The pitcher baffled hitters with a knuckleball and won 318 games over his 24-year major-league career |
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| 2020-12-27 14:06:00 |
Opinion |
Cuomo Should Take a Knee in Buffalo |
The Bills host their first home playoff game in a quarter-century, but fans will likely be kept out. |
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| 2020-12-27 12:43:00 |
Markets |
China Tells Ant Group to Refocus on Its Payments Business |
Public rebuke is latest step by Beijing to rein in large companies after they took on what financial regulators regarded as excessive risk |
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| 2020-12-27 11:42:00 |
Business |
Highly Touted Monoclonal Antibody Therapies Sit Unused in Hospitals |
Medical centers overrun with critical Covid-19 patients are using just a fraction of allotted supplies of the treatment |
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| 2020-12-27 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Runoffs Test Democrats in Turning Out Black Voters |
Unlike other groups in rural areas, which trend heavily toward the GOP, Black Americans tend to stick with Democrats when they vote |
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| 2020-12-27 11:00:00 |
World |
France and Germany Retake Reins as Britain Leaves EU’s Economic Orbit |
Without the U.K., the bloc has shown more cohesion, but its underlying conflicts remain |
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| 2020-12-27 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Firms Want to Adjust Supply Chains Post-Pandemic, But Changes Take Time |
Covid-19 has exposed the risk of farflung production; alternatives like making things at home could raise costs |
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| 2020-12-27 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Investors Double Down on Stocks, Pushing Margin Debt to Record |
Chasing bigger gains, some have exposed themselves to potentially devastating losses through riskier plays, such as concentrated positions and trading options |
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| 2020-12-27 09:00:00 |
Markets |
2020 Was One of the Worst-Ever Years for Oil Write-Downs |
Oil industry has written down about $145 billion in assets this year, amid an unprecedented downturn and long-term questions about oil prices |
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| 2020-12-27 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City’s Shooting Surge Hit Black and Hispanic Communities Hardest |
City officials say the Covid-19 pandemic is partly responsible for the most gun violence the city has seen in years |
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| 2020-12-27 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
After a Jarring Layoff, an Executive Finds Inspiration to Start Her Own Business |
At 48, an HR manager shifts direction to become a professional organizer |
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| 2020-12-27 07:00:00 |
World |
Coronavirus Stigma Lingers Long After Disease Fades |
Some people have recovered from Covid-19 only to find friends and colleagues shunning them, which can make it harder to fight outbreaks |
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| 2020-12-27 07:00:00 |
Business |
Texas Fracking Billionaires Drew Covid-19 Aid While Investing in Rivals |
Sen. Ted Cruz helped rework program rules, enabling Wilks brothers and others in oil industry to get relief funding |
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| 2020-12-27 06:00:00 |
World |
China Envisions Its Digital-Currency Future, With Lotteries and a Year’s Worth of Laundry |
In the latest trial, residents in the city of Suzhou won a share of 20 million “digital yuan” to spend on online or offline purchases |
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| 2020-12-27 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Hate-Crime Bills Gain Support in South Carolina, Arkansas |
The two states and Wyoming are only ones without laws that specifically penalize crimes motivated by bias |
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| 2020-12-27 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Businesses Adapt Better to Covid-19 After Lessons Learned From Spring Surge |
A fresh rise in coronavirus infections in the West has set back the global economy, but the impact is far less, thanks to new company tactics and Chinese demand |
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| 2020-12-27 05:30:00 |
Business |
Consumer Brands Bet Working From Home Is Here to Stay |
Makers of Folgers coffee, Scott toilet paper and Kraft Mac & Cheese are investing in factories, new products aimed at remote workers post-pandemic |
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| 2020-12-26 22:07:00 |
U.S. |
Gunman Kills Three in Illinois Bowling Alley |
Police say person of interest is in custody after what is believed to be a random shooting |
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| 2020-12-26 16:49:00 |
U.S. |
Investigators Identify Person of Interest in Nashville Explosion |
Authorities search a residence, review hundreds of other leads related to Christmas bombing |
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| 2020-12-26 13:30:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Aid Bill in Limbo as Trump Calls for Larger Payments |
Delay could result in millions having their unemployment benefits suspended and possible shutdown of federal government |
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| 2020-12-26 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why We Can’t Stop Longing for the Good Old Days |
Neurology and nostalgia help explain why people have always worried that the world is going downhill. |
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| 2020-12-26 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Svalbard Sling |
It’s about drinking like a Viking. Not out of a horn, necessarily. But with balance, mindfulness and moderation. |
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| 2020-12-26 12:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Propelled Businesses Into the Future. Ready or Not. |
Spurred by the pandemic, business changes that normally might have taken years unfolded in months. Now, shifts that began as temporary fixes are likely to become permanent. |
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| 2020-12-26 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cocktails Scandinavian Style: The New Hygge |
It’s about drinking like a Viking. Not out of a horn, necessarily. But with balance, mindfulness and moderation. |
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| 2020-12-26 12:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Those Home-Improvement DIY Projects? 5 Ways to Finally Tackle Them in 2021 |
Intimidated by those New Year’s design resolutions? For help taking on her 2021 to-do list, columnist Michelle Slatalla turned to experts in the very human weakness of procrastination. |
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| 2020-12-26 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Citrus Cordial |
It’s about drinking like a Viking. Not out of a horn, necessarily. But with balance, mindfulness and moderation. |
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| 2020-12-26 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
Police Are Solving Fewer Murders During Covid-19 Pandemic |
Homicide rates are rising and solve rates are falling, which police attribute in part to challenges coronavirus poses to investigations |
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| 2020-12-26 09:00:00 |
Markets |
New California Law Could Spoil Some Growth for Food-Delivery Platforms |
Restaurant selection could shrink on food delivery platforms in the new year as regulation mounts |
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| 2020-12-26 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Pick for Defense Chief Likely to Face Questions on Civilian Control, China |
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin must surmount two congressional hurdles in his path to the Pentagon—a waiver, then confirmation |
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| 2020-12-26 08:37:00 |
Economy |
What Happens to Covid Unemployment Benefits in 2021? Here’s What We Know. |
Programs used by 14 million people are scheduled to end Dec. 26 |
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| 2020-12-26 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Japan Plays Catch-Up in Venture Capital as Rivals Boom |
Nation’s startup scene is beginning to show some Silicon Valley swagger, but entrepreneurs and investors say it has a long way to go |
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| 2020-12-26 07:57:00 |
World |
U.S.-U.K. Relationship Is a Little Less Special After Brexit |
Brexit deal removes strain with Biden administration, but U.K.’s lost influence in Brussels reduces value of relationship with U.S. |
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| 2020-12-26 07:00:00 |
Business |
Holiday Shoppers Steered Clear of Stores, Favoring Online Buying |
Total U.S. retail sales edged up due to digital spending, but results came in below some forecasts |
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| 2020-12-26 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
Abroad at Home: Where Function Follows Form |
The hybrid venues known as sculptors’ museums, which can include—and sometimes consist solely of—the artist’s studio, offer a unique window into each one’s creative universe. |
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| 2020-12-26 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Biking Workout That Hit 10,000 Miles in a Year |
To keep fit while working from home during the Covid pandemic, a data analyst in Brooklyn got on his bike—and set himself an ambitious target |
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| 2020-12-26 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Bond Boom Comes to America’s Colleges and Universities |
Eyeing low rates and financial pressure tied to Covid-19, higher-education institutions are issuing a record amount of debt this year |
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| 2020-12-26 05:30:00 |
Politics |
New House Will Start With Narrow Margins and Big To-Do List |
Chamber will dive Jan. 3 into votes for the speakership and a rules package, before certifying the presidential election Jan. 6 |
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| 2020-12-26 05:30:00 |
Business |
Your Next Car May Let You Drive Hands-Free. Is That a Good Thing? |
More vehicles are hitting showrooms with automated driving features, raising questions about driver distraction |
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| 2020-12-25 17:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Having Fun Together While Social Distancing |
A behavioral economist answers questions on virtual parties, planning for surgery and choosing a gift for a new acquaintance. |
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| 2020-12-25 16:40:00 |
U.S. |
Nashville Rattled by Explosion Believed to Be Intentional |
FBI, ATF are working with local authorities on the investigation; no fatalities reported from the blast |
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| 2020-12-25 16:36:00 |
Life & Arts |
Celtics Hall of Famer K.C. Jones Dies at 88 |
The 12-time NBA champion is one of only seven players in history to win championships in college and the pros along with an Olympic gold medal |
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| 2020-12-25 16:14:00 |
World |
Businesses Brace for Disruption Despite Post-Brexit Trade Deal |
For the first time in almost 50 years, goods moving between the EU and the U.K. will face customs checks and need to meet separate regulations |
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| 2020-12-25 15:24:00 |
Books |
‘Kiss Myself Goodbye’ Review: One Step Ahead of the Truth |
His aunt was the life of the party and the ruler of the roost. But her past was a set of intricate, purposeful mysteries. |
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| 2020-12-25 15:23:00 |
Books |
‘From the Mountains to the Sea’ Review: Unchained Waterway |
The dream to restore the Atlantic salmon to a Maine river required engineers and ecologists to make friends. |
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| 2020-12-25 15:10:00 |
Politics |
President Trump Spends Christmas at Mar-a-Lago, and Joe Biden in Delaware |
Mr. Trump thanks front-line medical workers, law enforcement, first responders in statement |
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| 2020-12-25 15:08:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Fast Track to Reregulation |
The Congressional Review Act could swiftly undo Trump successes. |
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| 2020-12-25 15:06:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Weissmann Pardons |
Political clemency will inevitably follow political prosecutions. |
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| 2020-12-25 15:03:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Families, Economy, Government in Limbo as Trump Remains Mum on Covid-19 Aid Bill |
President has neither vetoed nor signed massive aid, spending bill, a day before pandemic-related unemployment benefits expire |
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| 2020-12-25 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers Is a Modest Superstar |
The musician behind many chart-topping classics calls himself ‘a master of nothing who could do a few things at once |
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| 2020-12-25 14:58:00 |
Opinion |
Want to Move to the Countryside? |
The pandemic offers a unique opportunity to fix the housing crisis plaguing rural America. |
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| 2020-12-25 14:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Woke See No Evil—and Nothing but Evil |
Behind the paradox lies a superstition about history that may explain their viciousness and violence. |
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| 2020-12-25 14:41:00 |
Opinion |
Clean Your Room or I’ll Call My Union Rep |
An ill-conceived bid to turn Massachusetts foster parents into salaried government employees. |
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| 2020-12-25 14:40:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Rand Paul |
‘Today many of these same Republicans will vote for a bill that makes Modern Monetary Theory look like child’s play in comparison.’ |
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| 2020-12-25 13:51:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Stocks Have Banner Year, Gaining Nearly $5 Trillion |
Surge aided by country’s rapid recovery from Covid-19, string of initial public offerings, rally in shares of consumer and technology companies |
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| 2020-12-25 13:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Tintin Taught Europeans About China |
The original cover art for ‘The Blue Lotus,’ an artistic breakthrough for the cartoonist Hergé, will be auctioned in Paris next month. |
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| 2020-12-25 12:00:00 |
Arts |
From Demi Moore to Matthew McConaughey, Screen Stars Are Turning to Podcasts |
Scripted shows are the latest step in the evolution of audio storytelling |
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| 2020-12-25 11:00:00 |
World |
U.S.-Trained Afghan Fighter Pilot Is in Hiding After Being Denied Safe Passage |
The case of a top Afghanistan pilot facing death threats from the Taliban has drawn ire from inside U.S. military ranks |
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| 2020-12-25 10:48:00 |
World |
First Covid-19 Vaccines Are Given in Latin America, But Region Faces Challenges |
Countries that are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus also must contend with limited funds and logistical difficulties |
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| 2020-12-25 10:00:00 |
Business |
Chief Executive or Diversity Chief? Nielsen’s CEO Is Both. |
Taking on both jobs at once, David Kenny is staking his reputation directly on racial equity and inclusion at the media-ratings company |
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| 2020-12-25 10:00:00 |
Business |
How Capitalism Saved Christmas |
The commercialization of the holiday, a familiar lament this time of year, helped rescue Christmas from the grip of violent street gangs |
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| 2020-12-25 08:49:00 |
A-hed |
Inside the Amazon Box—Your Swiffer Refill or Your Christmas Gift? |
With everyone buying online, holiday treats get mixed in with routine shopping; shared family accounts mean accidental spoilers |
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| 2020-12-25 08:24:00 |
World |
Brexit’s Unwinding of Integration With EU to Test U.K. Economy |
Trade deal will lessen early turbulence, but disruption comes at a challenging time |
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| 2020-12-25 08:00:00 |
Business |
A Blueprint for Green Buildings Struggles to Catch On |
Architecture group AIA has lofty goals for putting up energy-efficient structures. Much work remains. |
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| 2020-12-25 07:21:00 |
World |
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day Speech, Calls for Equitable Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines |
Pontiff’s traditional survey of global hot spots highlights the Middle East |
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| 2020-12-25 07:01:00 |
World |
With Brexit, the U.K. Finds Sovereignty Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Getting Its Way |
Britain discovers that trade talks are about power; the EU is a much more important market to the U.K. than vice versa |
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| 2020-12-25 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Attorney General Will Be Greeted With Politically Challenging Inbox of Cases |
Eventual appointee will have to grapple with investigations of president-elect’s son and Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani |
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| 2020-12-25 07:00:00 |
Masterpiece |
New American Movement |
Max Weber’s ‘Athletic Contest’ features a mix of new ideas, formal experiments and theories then current in advanced art. |
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| 2020-12-25 05:45:00 |
Business |
Japan to Phase Out Gasoline-Powered Cars, Bucking Toyota Chief |
Starting in mid-2030s, all new vehicles must be hybrids or fully electric, government says |
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| 2020-12-25 05:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Risk for Workers at Restaurants: Cramped Kitchens |
Coronavirus-case data and employee complaints suggest food-prep workers can face exposure |
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| 2020-12-25 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Trump Lawyers Get Little Backup From Their Firms or Universities |
Chapman University becomes the latest organization to formally distance itself from the president’s legal efforts to challenge the election results |
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| 2020-12-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Municipal Bonds Aren’t Out of Peril |
The initial Covid-19 shock has faded, but assuming that things are back to normal in the $4 trillion municipal bond market would be a mistake. |
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| 2020-12-25 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Caused Chaos for Investors in 2020. These Hedge Funds Earned Billions. |
Managers who bet certain stocks would rise and others would fall had their best year in a decade. The biggest winners wagered that e-commerce and cloud computing would thrive while shopping centers and travel struggled. |
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| 2020-12-25 01:25:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. to Require Negative Coronavirus Tests for Airline Passengers From U.K. |
U.K. has been grappling with a new variant of the coronavirus that is believed to be more contagious |
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| 2020-12-24 22:52:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Dominate Fundraising in Georgia Senate Runoffs |
Ossoff, Warnock raised a combined $210 million in two months as they seek to unseat GOP Sens. Loeffler, Perdue in Jan. 5 election. |
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| 2020-12-24 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Ted Cruz and Hong Kong’s Democrats |
The Senator blocks a bill opening America’s door to victims of China. |
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| 2020-12-24 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
A Lone Star Speech Victory |
The University of Texas at Austin will dissolve its bias-response team. |
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| 2020-12-24 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Peggy Noonan Forgot to Thank Trump for Vaccines |
She also didn’t mention Operation Warp Speed once. |
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| 2020-12-24 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
What ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Can Conceal |
The Democratic Party seems more like a coalition of disparate groups. |
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| 2020-12-24 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Bob Dylan, Capitalist? The Times They Are a-Changin’ |
I remember so well some of those early songs with an antiestablishment theme of protest. |
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| 2020-12-24 17:48:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Holiday Travel Planned? Here’s What You Need to Know About Flying |
Measures to prevent transmission have changed since the start of the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-24 17:08:00 |
Opinion |
Three Generations on the Police Beat |
Recently retired after 38 years in the NYPD, John McAuliffe says the force is ‘demoralized.’ He’s no fan of Mayor de Blasio, and Black Lives Matter makes him see red. |
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| 2020-12-24 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
A Look Back at the Pandemic Year |
All our lives changed in 2020, and it’s only beginning to become clear how and how much. |
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| 2020-12-24 16:46:00 |
Politics |
Trump Gives Some Federal Workers Christmas Eve Off—Though Congress Is on the Job |
Previous presidents have customarily given federal workers a half-day off on Dec. 24 when Christmas has fallen on a Friday |
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| 2020-12-24 16:37:00 |
Opinion |
Christmases Past and Future |
The suspension of a beloved tradition reminds us of the courage that secured the blessings of liberty. |
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| 2020-12-24 15:40:00 |
Politics |
House Efforts to Alter Coronavirus Package Fail, Leaving Aid in Limbo |
Dueling moves to boost direct payments, cut foreign aid were blocked, as President Trump remained silent on his plans |
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| 2020-12-24 15:33:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Slip in Holiday-Shortened Session |
Investors focus on trade deal reached between the U.K. and EU |
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| 2020-12-24 14:46:00 |
Real Estate |
The Binge-Worthy Décor of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ |
The set decoration in this Netflix Original (and two other streamable shows) will have design-lovers clicking ‘Next Episode’ until the season’s final curtain |
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| 2020-12-24 14:15:00 |
Opinion |
Prosperity After Brexit |
The last-minute trade deal opens new doors for the U.K., EU and U.S. |
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| 2020-12-24 14:05:00 |
World |
How the Brexit Deal Alters Relations Between the U.K. and European Union |
An at-a-glance view of what the two sides agreed |
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| 2020-12-24 14:05:00 |
World |
Brexit Trade Deal Is Reached Between U.K., European Union |
Accord sets out terms of a much more distant relationship, averts worst fears of economic disruption |
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| 2020-12-24 13:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
Finding the Sacred in the Delights of Christmas |
More than a season of good cheer, the holiday asks believers to think about reality itself in new ways. |
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| 2020-12-24 13:28:00 |
U.S. |
Temporary SEC Leadership Is Set After Chairman’s Recent Departure |
Elad Roisman is expected to succeed Jay Clayton during final weeks of President Trump’s term |
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| 2020-12-24 13:20:00 |
Markets |
What Does the Brexit Deal Mean for Financial Services? |
Here are five things to know about how the agreement could impact the finance industry in the U.K. and EU |
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| 2020-12-24 12:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Covid’: The New Coinage That Defined 2020 |
An acronym that didn’t exist in 2019 has been proclaimed Word of the Year for the long shadow it has cast over our language |
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| 2020-12-24 11:43:00 |
World |
Britain, EU Prepare Borders for Life After Brexit |
Both sides are spending huge sums on parking lots, portable toilets along highways and thousands of new customs officials |
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| 2020-12-24 11:38:00 |
Business |
China’s Antitrust Probe Zeroes In on Vendor Claims of Alibaba Pressure |
Chinese tech companies face both increasing political pressure at home and intensified scrutiny in the U.S. |
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| 2020-12-24 11:25:00 |
Books |
‘Icebound’ Review: Into the Void |
Seeking an ocean passage to China, William Barents set the template for polar adventure and endurance. |
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| 2020-12-24 11:17:00 |
Books |
Appreciation: John le Carré, 1931-2020 |
Frustrated by James Bond-style myths, John le Carré fashioned a literature of betrayal and the cost of secrets. |
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| 2020-12-24 11:13:00 |
Books |
‘Follies’ Review: Castle Frivolous |
Tiny towers, fake ruins and Greek temples for the garden: the joys of a very English architectural obsession. |
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| 2020-12-24 11:11:00 |
Markets |
Brexit Deal Brings Clarity but Not Closure |
While the historic agreement signed by the U.K. and European Union on Christmas Eve removes the risk of very bad economic outcomes, it leaves much up in the air |
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| 2020-12-24 11:06:00 |
Books |
‘The Unquiet Englishman’ Review: Many Shades of Greene |
Finding the balance between the twin myths of Graham Greene’s inner demons and his questing spirit. |
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| 2020-12-24 10:59:00 |
Markets |
Post-Pandemic Future May Not Match Investor Fantasies |
Market valuations suggest the world will step into a Jetsons-like future almost as soon as vaccinations are complete |
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| 2020-12-24 10:59:00 |
WSJ Logistics Report |
Logistics Report: Delivering More Doses; Crackdown on Alibaba; Peloton’s Faster Gear |
Today’s Top Supply Chain & Logistics News from WSJ |
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| 2020-12-24 10:47:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Memento Mori |
Contemporary novelists readily take on the end of the world. The end of a life is a tougher subject. |
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| 2020-12-24 10:42:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: Too Much Too Soon |
A look at well-intentioned but off-target books for little ones—and a few that hit the mark. |
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| 2020-12-24 10:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
What 18 Celebrities and Tastemakers Streamed and Read During the Pandemic |
Covid has turned even cultural luminaries into homebodies. We asked 18 musicians, actors, artists, designers and authors to share their favorite quarantine discoveries. |
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| 2020-12-24 10:29:00 |
Books |
Cocktail Books: Here’s to Simple Pleasures |
Homebound holidays make knowing how to mix a drink particularly rewarding. And it doesn’t have to be complex. |
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| 2020-12-24 10:24:00 |
Books |
Five Best: On Civil Wars Within Families |
Selected by Rachel Holmes, author of ‘Sylvia Pankhurst: Natural Born Rebel.’ |
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| 2020-12-24 09:44:00 |
Markets |
Gas Is Cleaner Than Oil, But Still Has a Transition Problem |
Natural gas will play a key role in the shift to renewable energy, but that is no guarantee it will provide good returns |
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| 2020-12-24 09:42:00 |
World |
U.K., EU Poised to Agree on Post-Brexit Trade Deal |
Agreement should be reached in the coming hours, say people close to the talks |
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| 2020-12-24 09:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Leaves Some Study-Abroad Students Stranded Over the Holidays |
Pandemic obliges separated families to shift traditional rituals online, to the chagrin of many |
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| 2020-12-24 09:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Test Makers Aim to Broaden Virus Testing Well Into Spring |
U.S. will likely be able to perform 70 million tests a week in January and 200 million a week in April, according to one analysis |
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| 2020-12-24 08:43:00 |
Real Estate |
Once Asking $100 Million, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Sells to Billionaire Ron Burkle for $22 Million |
The Los Olivos, Calif., property underwent a series of price cuts after hitting the market in 2015 |
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| 2020-12-24 08:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
From Nike to Balenciaga, the Seven Strangest Sneakers of 2020 |
During a tumultuous year, sneaker companies continued to deliver an incredible number of sneaker designs, some with truly perplexing features--evoking cloven hoofs, teeter-totters and even melting ice-cream cones |
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| 2020-12-24 08:15:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba, General Dynamics, Altimar: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
Stock futures edged higher at the end of a shortened trading week |
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| 2020-12-24 08:00:00 |
Business |
In Covid-19 Lockdowns, Businesses Hunt for Loopholes |
Bars try hairdressing, while the world’s oldest profession diversifies into wine and canned sausages |
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| 2020-12-24 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Japan’s New Economic Policy Guru: An Englishman Who Restores Temples |
David Atkinson, a former Goldman Sachs analyst who has the ear of the prime minister, urges raising productivity of smaller companies |
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| 2020-12-24 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Carbon Prices Jump Despite Record Drop in Emissions |
European Union’s decision to curb greenhouse gases is driving the latest rally, putting carbon credits on par with gold |
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| 2020-12-24 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs’ Favorite Reads of 2020 |
Works on innovation, Covid-19 top the list |
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| 2020-12-24 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Jeffrey Rosen Takes Reins of a Justice Department Under Pressure |
Acting attorney general is expected to face continuing demands from President Trump regarding election |
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| 2020-12-24 07:00:00 |
Pro PE People |
TIFF Investment Management’s Parry Weighs In on Lower Midmarket Investing |
Some general partners and institutional investors are expected to shrink from backing smaller companies after the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-24 07:00:00 |
Business |
Leadership During Covid-19: How 12 Business Chiefs Navigated the Crisis |
From Clorox and Wegmans to Gap, Pfizer and Quibi, leaders found—or lost—their way in 2020 |
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| 2020-12-24 07:00:00 |
World |
Italy Bets on a Lottery to Tame Tax Evasion |
New program encourages shoppers to insist on receipts, which become lottery tickets |
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| 2020-12-24 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Businesses Feared a Flood of Covid-19 Lawsuits. It Hasn’t Happened. |
Personal-injury claims over infections are either too hard to prove or get funneled into the workers’ compensation system |
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| 2020-12-24 06:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Companies Need to Prepare for U.K. Sanctions Regime Rollout, Lawyers Say |
The Brexit transition period is set to end Dec. 31 |
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| 2020-12-24 05:42:00 |
Markets |
Beijing Sends Alibaba an Unwelcome Christmas Present |
Government’s antitrust broadside against Chinese tech giant marks an escalation in hostilities |
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| 2020-12-24 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Stimulus Package Delivers a Christmas Haul for Loggers |
Timber industry was largely denied coronavirus aid money until Congress stepped in |
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| 2020-12-24 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin’s Rally Has Already Outlasted 2017’s Epic Run |
The digital currency has tripled in price this year and is holding its gains longer |
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| 2020-12-24 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Review U.S. Nuclear-Weapons Programs, With Eye Toward Cuts |
President-elect promised to reduce ‘excessive’ spending on nuclear arsenal and shrink its role in strategy, but critics say updates are overdue |
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| 2020-12-24 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Share Their Favorite Reads of 2020 |
Finance chiefs took time during a busy year to read survival stories, thrillers and the history of cheating in America, among other topics |
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| 2020-12-24 05:10:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Edge Up, Pointing to Flat Week for Dow |
Trading is scheduled to end by 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, and markets will be shut Friday |
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| 2020-12-24 03:08:00 |
Markets |
Alibaba Selloff Deepens as Antitrust Probe Rattles Investors |
Chinese regulators say they are taking actions against Alibaba and Ant Group |
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| 2020-12-24 03:05:00 |
World |
Pakistan Court Orders Man Convicted of Murdering Wall Street Journal Reporter Daniel Pearl to Be Freed |
Judges remove temporary detention order that kept Omar Sheikh in jail after his death sentence was set aside in April |
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| 2020-12-23 22:42:00 |
Politics |
Trump Issues 26 More Pardons, Including to Paul Manafort, Roger Stone |
Stone and Manafort played instrumental roles in president’s political rise; Charles Kushner is also among those pardoned |
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| 2020-12-23 22:03:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended December 19 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2020-12-23 21:38:00 |
Tech |
Chinese Regulators Launch Antitrust Investigation Into Alibaba |
Affiliate Ant Group summoned for meetings on competition and consumer rights |
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| 2020-12-23 18:25:00 |
Books |
‘The Oxford Handbook of Christmas’ Review: The Making of a Holiday |
Personal gift-giving, as opposed to communal merry-making, is a recent development, but the logic of charity at Christmas is perennial. |
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| 2020-12-23 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
In Hoc Anno Domini |
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| 2020-12-23 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Trump vs. a GOP Senate |
His vetoes could cost Republicans the two Jan. 5 Georgia runoffs. |
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| 2020-12-23 18:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
NBA Postpones First Game on Second Day of New Season |
After positive Covid tests, quarantines and James Harden’s rules violation, the Rockets didn’t have enough players for their Wednesday opener |
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| 2020-12-23 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Science Eats Its Own |
A top journal retracts a study following a political outcry. |
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| 2020-12-23 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Donald Trump’s Sudan Progress |
Congress approves a deal to draw the country from its terror-supporting past. |
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| 2020-12-23 18:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Super Bowl Advertisers Gravitate to Humor in a Hard Time |
Some brands are likely to acknowledge the pandemic, but many will offer escapism |
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| 2020-12-23 17:52:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
RPM, Chief Compliance Officer Settle SEC Claims of Accounting, Disclosure Violations |
The company failed to quickly make disclosures related to a Justice Department investigation |
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| 2020-12-23 17:36:00 |
Opinion |
In Defense of Scrooge, Whose Thrift Blessed the World |
In the 1840s, Dickens didn’tsee how businessmen like his hero were already lifting mankind from poverty. |
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| 2020-12-23 17:35:00 |
Opinion |
2020 Autopsies for Both Parties |
One lesson is that hostility motivates voters as much as enthusiasm does. |
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| 2020-12-23 17:32:00 |
Opinion |
Breakdancing Comes to the Olympics |
The IOC has also approved surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. |
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| 2020-12-23 17:31:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Has Killed the Apology |
Johns Hopkins should create a metric for politicians who break their own coronavirus rules. |
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| 2020-12-23 17:30:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Holidays Are for the Politicians |
‘She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.’ |
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| 2020-12-23 17:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bach and My Musical Advent Calendar |
A keyboard masterpiece depends on the complex relationship between sound waves and musical notes. |
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| 2020-12-23 17:03:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Health-Care Worker Has Severe Adverse Reaction to Covid-19 Vaccine |
Employee suffered anaphylaxis after getting Pfizer-BioNTech injection, but is in stable condition |
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| 2020-12-23 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Rocket Attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Largest in a Decade, General Says |
U.S. Central Command chief says he doesn’t know if Iran directed the attack, adding, ‘We do not seek a war’ |
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| 2020-12-23 16:41:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Government-Bond Yields Rise on Post-Brexit Trade Deal Hopes |
Yield on 10-year Treasury note at its closest in weeks to psychologically significant threshold of 1% |
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| 2020-12-23 16:31:00 |
Experience Report |
Retailers Navigate Customer Service in the Last Days of Holiday ‘Shipageddon’ |
Some companies are speeding up supply chains while others are lowering expectations before customers click ‘buy’ |
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| 2020-12-23 16:24:00 |
Opinion |
Unhappy Festivus! |
Is one day enough to air all our grievances about federal spending? |
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| 2020-12-23 16:20:00 |
Politics |
Biden Declares Political Center Alive and Well |
President-elect says there are enough GOP lawmakers prepared to meet him in middle that he can get things done in evenly divided Congress |
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| 2020-12-23 16:13:00 |
|
Renovate America Files for Bankruptcy, Driven Out of Green-Energy Assessment Business by Lawsuits |
Tougher underwriting pushed Renovate out of the energy-efficiency assessments business; another business line will be sold |
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| 2020-12-23 16:11:00 |
World |
China’s Sinovac Delays Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Results |
Brazil was expected to announce efficacy rate from phase 3 trials on Wednesday |
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| 2020-12-23 16:08:00 |
U.S. |
Andrew Yang Files Paperwork to Explore New York City Mayoral Run |
Tech entrepreneur would join crowded field of Democrats vying for city’s top spot |
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| 2020-12-23 16:02:00 |
Politics |
Trump Vetoes Defense Policy Bill; Covid Aid in Limbo |
Two key pieces of legislation are thrown into turmoil as the president objects |
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| 2020-12-23 15:44:00 |
U.S. |
EPA Leaves National Standard for Ozone Air Pollution Unchanged |
Business groups had pushed for decision to retain current limits on pollutant |
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| 2020-12-23 15:28:00 |
Television Review |
‘Shadow Lines’ Review: Espionage in Reindeer Country |
Cold War intrigue heats up this tale of Finnish spies and KGB agents. |
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| 2020-12-23 15:26:00 |
Film Review |
‘Farewell Amor’ Review: Dancers Without Borders |
In Ekwa Msangi’s debut feature, a long-separated family, now reunited, must find the right steps to make a new life. |
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| 2020-12-23 15:25:00 |
Television Review |
‘Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page’ Review: The Bigger Story Behind ‘Little House’ |
This ‘American Masters’ documentary reveals that there’s much more to the iconic author and her work than feel-good Americana. |
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| 2020-12-23 15:20:00 |
Film Review |
‘Sylvie’s Love’ Review: Lush Movie Life Reimagined |
Eugene Ashe’s sumptuous romance in a Harlem setting rings changes on Hollywood history. |
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| 2020-12-23 15:08:00 |
Opinion |
California’s Misguided War on Natural Gas |
Unintended consequences can be a cruel mistress. |
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| 2020-12-23 15:07:00 |
Opinion |
A Diaspora's Hope and a Dissident’s Bravery |
Saying what you think can have dire consequences for Cubans. |
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| 2020-12-23 15:06:00 |
Opinion |
Comparing Puritans to the Woke Is Unfair to Puritans |
The puritans opposed Christmas for theological reasons, but in no way opposed pleasure in general. |
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| 2020-12-23 15:00:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 8 Podcasts, Movies and Shows to Stream Over the Holidays |
Mads Mikkelsen drinks before school, Wonder Woman visits 1984 and other feasts for your eyes and ears |
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| 2020-12-23 14:51:00 |
Politics |
With SolarWinds Hack, Suspected Russian Hackers Again Flex Moscow’s Spycraft Muscle |
Cyber intrusion sends a message to the West that years of sanctions haven’t deterred Russia’s security apparatus from conducting broad-based operations, analysts say |
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| 2020-12-23 14:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
Business Travel Was Terrible—and I Miss It So Much |
A newfound appreciation for long waits at airports, bland rental cars and rooms without views |
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| 2020-12-23 14:31:00 |
Economy |
Three Reasons 2021 Could Be (a Lot) Better Than You Think |
Unusual nature of this recession suggests it could lead to more rapid recovery than others |
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| 2020-12-23 14:20:00 |
Business |
Nikola, Republic Services End Collaboration on Garbage-Truck Development |
Longer-than-expected development time and unexpected costs are cited |
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| 2020-12-23 14:09:00 |
U.S. |
New York Law Makes Voter Registration Easier |
State government agencies will be required to automatically register people to vote when they do things like apply for a driver’s license |
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| 2020-12-23 14:03:00 |
World |
How British Scientists Tracked Down the New Covid-19 Variant |
Researchers are trying to determine whether the variant will cause more-serious disease and evade vaccines |
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| 2020-12-23 13:18:00 |
Markets |
Consumers Could Use Some Help This Winter |
Weak consumer spending data is the latest indication that the economy faces a challenging period, which could be made worse if stimulus doesn’t arrive |
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| 2020-12-23 13:15:00 |
Markets |
Has the Fed Rewritten the Laws of Investing? |
Things probably aren’t different this time with market valuations so high, but if they are then that still might not be so good. |
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| 2020-12-23 13:12:00 |
Africa |
Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolboys Say Ransom Was Paid, Tell of Beatings |
Freed captives recount mistreatment by Boko Haram, as group’s terrorism and criminality appear to coalesce |
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| 2020-12-23 12:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
The U.S. Should Stop Underestimating Russian Power |
Vladimir Putin deploys capabilities and resources that have made his country a resurgent global player |
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| 2020-12-23 12:32:00 |
Opinion |
Charter Schools vs. Eco-Tours: It’s No Contest |
College essays by Success Academy seniors tell stories of inspiration and heartbreak. |
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| 2020-12-23 12:30:00 |
Opinion |
Who Made the Vaccine Possible? Not WHO |
Pharmaceutical companies and Trump’s Operation Warp Speed deserve the vast bulk of the credit. |
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| 2020-12-23 12:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and a Quirky NBA Contender in Brooklyn |
After a long wait, two superstars pair in a borough where the public still can’t get into the arena |
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| 2020-12-23 12:06:00 |
Tech |
5G Auction Shatters Record as Bidding Tops $69 Billion |
FCC sale of wireless licenses has already hit new spending highs and the total could climb after a holiday break |
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| 2020-12-23 11:51:00 |
U.S. |
Columbus, Ohio, Police Officer Relieved of Duties After Killing of Black Man |
Two officers were responding to a non-emergency call and neither turned on a body camera until after the shooting, according to police |
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| 2020-12-23 11:44:00 |
Business |
Some Holiday Hams May Be Harder to Find. Blame Covid-19 |
Boneless hams and other processed pork products might be less available as coronavirus pressures meat plant operations |
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| 2020-12-23 10:47:00 |
Markets |
Jack Ma’s Ant Group Slashes Credit Limits for Some Younger Borrowers in China |
Move shows fintech giant is dialing back risk in its lending business after pressure from Chinese regulators |
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| 2020-12-23 10:33:00 |
World |
Nepal Elections Could Set Back China’s Goals |
Division in Himalayan nation’s Communist Party could allow a less pro-China party to take control |
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| 2020-12-23 10:06:00 |
Arts |
How Pixar Brings ‘Soul’ and Existential Ideas to Life |
Filmmakers share behind-the-scenes art from the movie-making process. The film arrives on Disney+ Christmas Day. |
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| 2020-12-23 10:00:00 |
World |
Lawyer Negotiated Eye-Popping Pay Deals for CEOs |
Joseph Bachelder, who has died at age 88, rebutted arguments that executives were overpaid |
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| 2020-12-23 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
States Square Off Over Taxing Remote Workers’ Income |
Ruling by Supreme Court would have budget implications for states that have lost billions of dollars in tax revenue during pandemic |
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| 2020-12-23 09:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 BMW M550i: A Sedan That Won’t Put You to Sleep |
The German auto maker has tuned and torqued up the latest edition of its sporty four-door. Dan Neil sees what it can do on an empty stretch of highway. |
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| 2020-12-23 09:34:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Nominees Face Narrow Path in Senate |
McConnell says picks would get floor votes if they get out of committee and GOP keeps majority, but some have drawn strong opposition |
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| 2020-12-23 09:23:00 |
Markets |
Owl Rock, Dyal Strike Deal to Combine and Go Public |
Agreement through special-purpose acquisition company would value combined entity, Blue Owl, at $12.5 billion |
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| 2020-12-23 09:17:00 |
Markets |
Moderna, Supernus, Ocugen: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures were higher as investors weighed a full slate of economic data |
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| 2020-12-23 09:02:00 |
World |
One Iranian Woman’s Year in the Shadow of U.S. Sanctions and Covid-19 |
Iran’s troubles have fallen especially hard on members of the working class like Mahnaz Parhizkari, a single mother in Tehran |
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| 2020-12-23 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Private-Debt Funds Withstand Covid-19, but Bigger Test Comes Next Year |
Funds that lend to smaller companies such as dentist offices and software makers have grown into a major part of the financial infrastructure |
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| 2020-12-23 08:52:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Jobless Claims Retreat From Three-Month High |
Data comes amid broader signs of a slowing economic recovery |
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| 2020-12-23 08:51:00 |
World |
Brexit Deal Negotiations Narrow to One Sensitive Subject: Fish |
Despite disagreements, officials say a deal could be done before Christmas |
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| 2020-12-23 08:32:00 |
Business |
Gift Cards Are the Go-To Holiday Gifts of 2020 |
Shoppers are splurging on gift cards in December amid concern over store visits and shipping delays, as Covid-19 cases surge |
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| 2020-12-23 08:26:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Socialites Danced the Night Away—Until a Covid Cluster Stopped the Music |
A group of coronavirus cases in recent wave was traced to dancing venues popular among some of the city’s wealthiest residents |
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| 2020-12-23 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Restaurants Brace for Tough Winter After Congress Spurns Cash Grants |
Owners say PPP loans and tax breaks for business meals won’t help much while dining rooms are closed |
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| 2020-12-23 07:56:00 |
Markets |
Defense Deal Will Pose an Early Test for Biden Administration |
Lockheed’s proposed acquisition of Aerojet will reveal officials’ views on increasing concentration among defense contractors |
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| 2020-12-23 07:33:00 |
World |
Hong Kong High Court Grants Bail to Newspaper Publisher Jimmy Lai |
Surprise decision puts pro-democracy activist under effective house arrest and bars him from making public statements |
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| 2020-12-23 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
CIOs Expect Tech Investments to Climb in 2021 |
Rapid tech deployments during the pandemic have acted as a proof-of-concept for a range of digital projects |
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| 2020-12-23 07:00:00 |
World |
With New Aircraft Carrier, France Looks to Bolster Military Ties With U.S. |
French President Macron plans new flagship that would be among the world’s largest |
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| 2020-12-23 06:45:00 |
Markets |
In China, Online Grocery Shopping Gets Political |
The pandemic boosted the business of selling vegetables online in the country to the point where it has attracted the attention of regulators |
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| 2020-12-23 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Far-Flung Bonds, Tech Talent Diversity, Cheating in Online School |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-23 05:38:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Drift Up Ahead of Economic Data |
Investors shrug off President Trump’s request for lawmakers to amend the coronavirus-aid package expected to support the economy through the winter |
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| 2020-12-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Centerview Resists Lure of Record IPO Market |
Merger-advisory boutique plans to remain private even as peers rush to go public |
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| 2020-12-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Etsy and Shopify Buoyed as Covid-19 Boosts Online Sales |
Platforms mainly catering to small businesses are seen extending sales growth after pandemic ends |
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| 2020-12-23 05:30:00 |
Business |
Agriculture Industry Bets on a New Cash Crop: Carbon |
Agribusiness giants, startups jockey to pay farmers for capturing greenhouse gases in fields; environmental groups question impact |
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| 2020-12-23 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Rising Virus Cases Weigh on Economic Recovery |
Consumer spending and incomes could take hit, as business restrictions aim to curb surge of infections |
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| 2020-12-23 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Yogurt Maker Chobani Recruits New CFO as It Continues to Expand |
Jody Macedonio is set to take over as finance chief next week |
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| 2020-12-23 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s China App Store Sheds Games Under Pressure |
Thousands of videogames face removal as Beijing tightens control of internet |
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| 2020-12-22 22:18:00 |
Politics |
Iran Pushed Online Effort to Incite Violence Against Officials Defending U.S. Election Result |
FBI finds Iran was behind website targeting Director Chris Wray and other federal and state officials |
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| 2020-12-22 20:58:00 |
Business |
Sackler Family Debated Lawsuit Risk While Taking Billions from Purdue |
Memo advised a co-owner to keep assets overseas to protect against litigation |
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| 2020-12-22 20:48:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary |
Cardona, Connecticut’s education commissioner, would seek to implement president-elect’s pledge to expand resources for public schools |
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| 2020-12-22 20:47:00 |
Politics |
Trump Issues 15 Pardons and Five Commutations |
Former campaign adviser George Papadopoulos, former Reps. Chris Collins and Duncan Hunter among the pardoned |
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| 2020-12-22 20:40:00 |
Politics |
California Governor Picks Alex Padilla to Fill Harris’s Senate Seat |
California secretary of state will become first Latino senator to represent state |
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| 2020-12-22 20:13:00 |
Politics |
Trump Asks Congress to Amend Covid-19 Package, Boost Direct Payments |
President tweeted a video criticizing the deal |
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| 2020-12-22 19:49:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
McKinsey’s Bankruptcy Disclosure Deal Approved, Ending Trial |
A Texas judge approved the consulting firm’s deal with government watchdogs, which affects how it discloses potential conflicts of interest |
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| 2020-12-22 19:33:00 |
Business |
Pfizer Nears Covid-19 Vaccine Deal With U.S. to Boost Supply |
Company would provide 100 million more doses to bolster campaign under way in U.S. |
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| 2020-12-22 19:31:00 |
Opinion |
Spygate Investigation Not Over Yet |
A presidential memorandum for the special counsel. |
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| 2020-12-22 19:15:00 |
Tech |
Elon Musk Says He Once Approached Apple CEO About Buying Tesla |
Apple’s Tim Cook didn’t take the meeting, the electric-vehicle maker’s chief says in a tweet |
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| 2020-12-22 19:14:00 |
Politics |
Hunter Biden’s Family Name Aided Deals With Foreign Tycoons |
Business dealings of Joe Biden’s son are at the center of a federal tax investigation and loom over the start of his presidency |
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| 2020-12-22 18:55:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Reaches Antarctica, the Last Continent Hit by the Pandemic |
Chile says three dozen people are infected with coronavirus on its remote Antarctica station |
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| 2020-12-22 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
Will You Take the Vaccine? |
Students debate the merits and risks of getting vaccinated against Covid-19. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
The State Covid Windfall |
They plead poverty but their revenue and federal aid show otherwise. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
The House Fight Heats Up |
An Iowa candidate asks Democrats not to seat the Republican winner. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
A Sincere Government Apology |
Gen. Perna has presided over vaccine delivery that is a great success. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Fighting a Stock Exchange Shakedown |
A new rule will help traders access vital price information. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:25:00 |
World |
White House Aide Jared Kushner on First Israeli Commercial Flight to Morocco |
Mr. Kushner and Israeli officials met with Moroccan leaders to sign diplomatic and economic agreements |
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| 2020-12-22 18:23:00 |
U.S. |
Sixteen GOP Attorneys General Back NRA in Federal Lawsuit |
New York Attorney General Letitia James, Democrat, responded she would continue fighting to dissolve gun-rights group |
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| 2020-12-22 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Will Biden’s Education Nominee Stand for Students or for Unions? |
Cardona will face pressure to abandon charter schools, one of the few government innovations that work. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Facebook’s Censors and the Ingredients List |
A policy aimed at conspiracy theories could hit scientific brainstorming. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Laws Governing Online Speech Need Reform, Not Repeal |
Section 230 has its flaws, but those are nothing compared with what Big Brother would bring. |
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| 2020-12-22 18:07:00 |
Opinion |
A Deterrent for the Next Hackers |
The digital attacker today is a nation state and not Matthew Broderick in ‘War Games.’ |
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| 2020-12-22 18:06:00 |
Books |
‘The Age of Wood’ Review: How to Carve a Civilization |
Each advance in tool making made it easier to build from wood and exploit its advantages. Plank ships alone launched a new era of trade. |
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| 2020-12-22 17:52:00 |
World |
France to Reopen Border to Trucks From England, but Says Drivers Must Take Covid-19 Test |
Frontier closure led to lines of thousands of trucks on roads leading to English Channel ports |
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| 2020-12-22 17:46:00 |
Politics |
New Population Data Suggest Which States Will Win and Lose Seats in Congress |
Census Bureau estimates show extent of Americans’ shift to traditionally Republican states in South and West |
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| 2020-12-22 17:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden Vows Forceful Response to Suspected Russian Hack of Government Agencies |
President-elect faults Trump over intrusion, sees ‘no evidence’ attack is under control |
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| 2020-12-22 17:22:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Acting Criminal Chief Exits as Justice Department Braces for Transition |
Brian Rabbitt, head of the department’s criminal division, is stepping down effective Friday |
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| 2020-12-22 17:20:00 |
World |
Israel Faces Fourth Election in Two Years After Parliament Is Dissolved |
Disagreements over a budget law bring an end to a short-lived unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu |
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| 2020-12-22 16:52:00 |
Business |
U.S. Sues Walmart, Alleging Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis |
Justice Department accuses retail giant of ignoring warnings from its own pharmacists; complaint follows company’s suit to fight allegations pre-emptively |
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| 2020-12-22 16:39:00 |
Film Review |
‘News of the World’ Review: Quiet Ballad of the Lost and Found |
Tom Hanks stars in Paul Greengrass’s latest, about an impoverished widower who tries to help a silent, abandoned girl in 1870. |
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| 2020-12-22 16:21:00 |
Business |
Airlines to Bring Back Thousands of Workers After Passage of Covid-19 Aid Bill |
Government relief covers carriers’ payrolls through March, but rebound in air travel remains uncertain |
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| 2020-12-22 16:15:00 |
Business |
IAC’s Plans to Spin Off Vimeo Send Shares Surging |
Online video company to become an independent public company; IAC shares surged 14% |
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| 2020-12-22 16:08:00 |
Politics |
Restaurants Can Require Servers to Share Tips Under New U.S. Rule |
Those who receive gratuities could be forced to share them with non-tipped co-workers |
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| 2020-12-22 15:52:00 |
Business |
Passenger Who Died on United Flight Had Covid-19, Coroner Says |
Airline said it was providing information to health officials so they can reach passengers who might have been exposed during the flight |
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| 2020-12-22 15:43:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Shrug Off Covid-19 Stimulus |
Uncertainty over trade talks between the U.K. and EU also driving investors into safety of government bonds |
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| 2020-12-22 15:23:00 |
Markets |
Don’t Hit the Brakes on CarMax |
Muted retail sales and Covid-related store restrictions seem to be weighing heavily on CarMax investors’ minds, but they should look further ahead |
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| 2020-12-22 15:19:00 |
Film Review |
‘Soul’ Review: Riffing Joyously on the Theme of Life |
Pixar’s latest features a jazz pianist grappling with the biggest of existential questions |
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| 2020-12-22 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Advice Our Elders Ever Gave Us |
To get through this toughest of years, many of us are relying on wisdom we received long ago from older family members |
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| 2020-12-22 14:54:00 |
Politics |
How the Covid-19 Aid Deal Came Together |
Early talks among rank-and-file lawmakers and a late push from party leaders sealed the $900 billion agreement |
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| 2020-12-22 14:50:00 |
Markets |
SEC Approves NYSE’s Plan for New IPO Alternative |
Proposal lets companies raise capital through direct listings |
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| 2020-12-22 14:28:00 |
World |
New Coronavirus Strain Splits Scientists, as U.K. and Others Act to Curb Spread |
Health experts are trying to decipher how transmissible and deadly is the new strain spreading across the U.K. |
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| 2020-12-22 14:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Former AG Loretta Lynch Joins NFL Probe of Escalating Fight Among Washington Football Team Owners |
The former U.S. Attorney General is helping the NFL uncover misconduct in the feud between Dan Snyder and the minority owners of the Washington Football Team |
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| 2020-12-22 13:37:00 |
Business |
Publishers Feel Validated by States’ Google Antitrust Lawsuit |
Accusations by Texas and nine other states give ground to publishers’ frustrations that the digital-ad economy is rigged |
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| 2020-12-22 13:09:00 |
Markets |
Apple Needs One More Thing Again |
Report on renewed car effort lights up richly valued stock following busy launch period |
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| 2020-12-22 12:54:00 |
World |
Canada Vetoes China Gold Deal in Arctic |
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to take a firmer line with Beijing as China’s influence expands |
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| 2020-12-22 12:48:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home Sales Declined in November After Five Monthly Gains |
Lack of houses constrained sales; consumer confidence slipped in December |
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| 2020-12-22 12:45:00 |
Music Review |
‘Music to Be Murdered By—Side B’ by Eminem Review: Wordplay That Wears Thin |
The star’s latest—a follow-up to his album released at the start of the year—features calisthenic rapping that can’t compensate for uninspired ideas and tired humor. |
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| 2020-12-22 12:38:00 |
Opinion |
Soviet Politics, American Style |
A propagandistic press, the crushing of academic freedom and the shattering of family loyalties. |
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| 2020-12-22 12:36:00 |
Opinion |
Can Team Biden Prevent a Recession? |
The Covid relief package is welcome, but the new president will have to do more. |
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| 2020-12-22 12:32:00 |
Whats News Business Finance |
What’s News: Business & Finance |
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| 2020-12-22 12:31:00 |
Whats News World Wide |
What’s News: World-Wide |
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| 2020-12-22 12:25:00 |
Business |
Google, Facebook Agreed to Team Up Against Possible Antitrust Action, Draft Lawsuit Says |
Draft lawsuit quotes Facebook’s Sandberg saying Google pact was a ‘big deal strategically’ |
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| 2020-12-22 12:18:00 |
Markets |
Peloton Spins to ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ |
The company’s new wheels have investors spinning in hopes for faster delivery times and better growth ahead |
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| 2020-12-22 12:08:00 |
Business |
Blacklisting of China’s Top Chip Maker SMIC Comes With Exceptions |
U.S. lawmakers want tougher curbs on exports to Chinese semiconductor giant |
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| 2020-12-22 12:02:00 |
Tech |
Chinese Regulators Summon Tech Giants, Intensifying Pressure |
Popular online group-buying model triggers scrutiny of Alibaba, Tencent and others |
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| 2020-12-22 12:01:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Deaths to Reverse U.S. Life-Expectancy Gains |
Life expectancy increased in 2019 despite uptick in drug deaths but coronavirus is set to reverse trend |
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| 2020-12-22 12:01:00 |
U.S. |
EPA Adopts New Rules on Lead Contamination in Water |
The overhaul allows utilities more time to replace lead water lines among other changes designed to encourage them to replace them faster |
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| 2020-12-22 11:20:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Turning Great Plays Into Bad Films |
The new ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ is a rare thing, a successful film adaptation of a first-rate stagework; there is one reason most fail—and there are plenty of culprits. |
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| 2020-12-22 11:13:00 |
Economy |
Consumer Confidence Fell in December |
Americans’ view of the U.S. economy soured this month amid the coronavirus surge |
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| 2020-12-22 11:12:00 |
Opinion |
Financial Regulators Versus Climate Change |
Regulators want to get into an area that they really know nothing about. |
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| 2020-12-22 11:04:00 |
Opinion |
More Firms Should Fight Bogus Government Lawsuits |
The Oracle case is a helpful example of how statistical ‘proofs’ of racism can fall apart under careful judicial scrutiny. |
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| 2020-12-22 10:55:00 |
Opinion |
We Were Right to Wait for a Demonstrably Safe Vaccine |
I am happy that corners weren’t cut—denying anti-vaxxers ammunition. |
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| 2020-12-22 10:26:00 |
Tech |
How Amazon Wins: By Steamrolling Rivals and Partners |
CEO Jeff Bezos still runs the e-commerce giant with the drive of a startup trying to survive, and that strand of its corporate DNA is becoming a liability |
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| 2020-12-22 10:19:00 |
Life & Arts |
Sparkling-Wine Finds for $10-$20 |
Why not ring in 2021 with something new? Our wine columnist went looking for lesser-known bubblies from unexpected regions and found some remarkable values. |
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| 2020-12-22 09:36:00 |
Business |
U.S. Postal Service Struggles to Keep Up With Christmas Deliveries |
Foot traffic at stores dropped on Super Saturday as more shoppers made holiday purchases online |
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| 2020-12-22 09:28:00 |
Economy |
Stimulus Deal Likely to Spur Faster Economic Growth Later Next Year |
Additional checks, unemployment benefits and other spending are projected to fuel increased activity after a winter slowdown |
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| 2020-12-22 09:18:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Variant Could Make Herd Immunity More Difficult, Says BioNTech |
Vaccine highly likely to be effective against the new coronavirus variant that is quickly spreading across the U.K., says CEO |
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| 2020-12-22 09:01:00 |
Business |
PPP is Reopening. What’s Different This Time? |
Second small-business loans will be limited to borrowers with 300 or fewer employees who can show revenue was hurt by the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-22 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Cheating in Online School? Some Students and Parents Say It’s OK |
Teachers are changing how they test to counter online cheating; ethicists fear a slippery slope |
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| 2020-12-22 09:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.S. Finance Chiefs Expect Growing Revenue, Wages and Employment Levels in 2021 |
CFOs forecast their companies’ revenue to rise 6.9% in 2021 after 0.3% gain this year |
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| 2020-12-22 08:56:00 |
Markets |
Peloton, Apple, FuboTV: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stocks edged higher, while exercise-equipment maker Peloton shot higher on news it acquired fitness rival Precor |
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| 2020-12-22 08:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Biggest Star on TV Right Now? Barbour Jackets |
Featured in buzzy shows from ‘The Crown’ to ‘Industry’ to ‘Succession,’ the 126-year-old British outerwear brand’s outdoorsy coats are being rediscovered by a new generation |
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| 2020-12-22 08:41:00 |
Business |
Peloton to Acquire Fitness-Equipment Maker Precor for $420 Million |
Move will help boost manufacturing capacity as the company has been scrambling to meet demand |
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| 2020-12-22 08:26:00 |
Tech |
Tech Founders Gain More Power as Investors Clamor for New Listings |
Once-rare dual-share structures have become the norm in a sizzling tech IPO market |
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| 2020-12-22 08:03:00 |
Politics |
Trump Will Face Different Twitter Rules When He Leaves Office |
As a public official, Trump tweets with less risk of having his posts taken down or his account suspended. That will change on Jan. 20. |
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| 2020-12-22 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Goldman Unit Makes New Push Into Real Estate With Stake in Sale-Leaseback Firm |
Oak Street Real Estate Capital is considering expanding its reach now that it has the lender’s backing |
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| 2020-12-22 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
London Development to Test Demand for 15-Minute Cities After Covid-19 |
Related Cos. leads $6 billion development to transform 180 acres into a walkable urban neighborhood |
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| 2020-12-22 08:00:00 |
Business |
Netflix Ups the Ante in Africa |
Streaming giant invests in the continent, but challenges include piracy, slow internet, poverty |
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| 2020-12-22 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Tech Talent Diversity Took on New Urgency in 2020 |
‘Enough talk,’ says Maya Leibman, chief information officer at American Airlines |
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| 2020-12-22 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Investors Turn to Far-Flung Bonds for Juicy Returns |
Appetite for emerging markets has returned with gusto, enabling Uzbekistan to issue local currency bonds to international investors for the first time |
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| 2020-12-22 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Banks Need Spenders to Be Stimulated |
Delinquencies remain quite low by historical standards, but bank investors may prefer people to spend rather than save and pay down debt |
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| 2020-12-22 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: New Covid Strain Can’t Overturn Bullish Narrative Yet, Nursing Homes, Meditation |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-22 06:00:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Economy Gets a Bridge to the Spring |
Stimulus bill could have been better or earlier, but it will help many through a tough winter |
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| 2020-12-22 05:59:00 |
Markets |
SoftBank Jumps on the SPAC Bandwagon |
The only surprise is that it has taken the Japanese technology investor so long to tap the trendy funding channel |
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| 2020-12-22 05:35:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Waver as Markets Pause |
Elevated Covid-19 infection levels, the emergence of a new fast-spreading strain of the virus and fresh travel restrictions are weighing on markets this week |
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| 2020-12-22 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Empty Hotels Get Second Life as Tiny Apartments During Pandemic |
Developers are converting closed hotels and motels into housing, aiming to offer affordable units in hot markets with high rents |
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| 2020-12-22 05:30:00 |
World |
WeChat Becomes a Powerful Surveillance Tool Everywhere in China |
The government is increasingly using the app to monitor and suppress dissenting views |
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| 2020-12-22 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
Wave of Attempted Fraud Hits State Unemployment Claims Programs |
California expects billions of dollars in losses from prisoner scheme as states collectively receive millions of benefits requests likely tied to fraud |
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| 2020-12-22 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Derivatives Regulator Uses Dodd-Frank Rule to Target Foreign Bribery |
A first-ever enforcement action by the CFTC targeting foreign corruption lays the groundwork for cases involving other commodities traders |
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| 2020-12-22 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Soaring Stock Index You’ve Never Heard Of |
The S&P Completion Index was up 31% this year, doubling the gain of the S&P 500, thanks to Tesla |
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| 2020-12-22 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed Leaders Drive Home Climate Issues Mostly a Regulatory Concern |
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| 2020-12-21 22:51:00 |
Politics |
SolarWinds Hack Hit Office Home to Top Treasury Department Officials |
Suspected Russian hack compromised dozens of Treasury Department email accounts, senator says |
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| 2020-12-21 21:57:00 |
Markets |
Fatal Landslide in Brazil Pushes Iron Ore Toward Record |
Prices of the steel ingredient rose 7.8% Monday as investors bet on tightening supply at a time of strong demand |
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| 2020-12-21 20:00:00 |
Markets |
Ripple to Face SEC Suit Over XRP Cryptocurrency |
Agency, whose chairman is leaving soon, claims the company violated investor-protection laws when it sold the bitcoin-like digital asset |
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| 2020-12-21 18:55:00 |
Business |
Sinovac’s Covid-19 Vaccine Shown Effective in Brazil Trials |
Brazil is first country to complete Phase 3 trials of Chinese company’s vaccine; official results due out Wednesday |
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| 2020-12-21 18:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Martini Lunch Tax Code |
Trump and the GOP revive the loophole for business meals. It’s bad policy and bad politics. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Year in Space Travel |
SpaceX keeps making remarkable rocket launches look routine. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:44:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Parting Shot: A Bigger Navy? |
The U.S. needs more ships to counter China and project power. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
New York City’s Worst Slumlord |
Yet another scandal at the nation’s largest housing authority. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:38:00 |
Media & Marketing |
MGM Holdings, Studio Behind ‘James Bond,’ Explores a Sale |
Movie studio has tapped bankers to find a buyer, as media companies look to stock up on content |
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| 2020-12-21 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Iran Isn’t Afraid of B-52s and Aircraft Carriers |
The U.S. should redeploy its big guns to counter the conventional threat from Russia and China. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
USGS Gets Politics Out of Climate Forecasts |
My agency makes a significant advance in the government’s approach to science. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing’s Collision With Christians |
As the faith spreads, the Communist Party fears a threat to its political control. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: The Unwoke Abe Lincoln |
‘Lincoln, like the presidents before him and most after, did not show through policy or rhetoric that Black lives ever mattered to them.’ |
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| 2020-12-21 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Will Georgia Elect Mitch McConnell? |
Both parties are saying the stakes are national in the two Jan. 5 Senate runoffs. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:24:00 |
Books |
‘The Golden Thread’ Review: Who Killed Dag Hammarskjöld? |
After his plane crashed, conflicting clues and witnesses emerged and records went missing. It’s one of the unsolved mysteries of our times. |
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| 2020-12-21 18:07:00 |
Business |
Congress Poised to Raise Standards for Assessing New Airliner Designs |
Year-end spending bill includes bipartisan provisions toughening FAA oversight of future aircraft models |
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| 2020-12-21 17:55:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Ex-NBA Player’s Group Named Winning Bidder for Bankrupt Ebony Media |
The $14 million offer from Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman was sole serious bid for publisher of Black magazines |
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| 2020-12-21 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Gets Vaccine, but Does He Understand It? |
President-elect still forecasting crisis after his inauguration. |
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| 2020-12-21 17:46:00 |
CMO Today |
Echo of Coronavirus Didn’t Keep Beer Drinkers From Corona |
Early headlines suggested that drinkers would hold an unfortunate overlap in names against the brand |
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| 2020-12-21 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
What Was Bill Barr’s Job and Did He Do It? |
Ever since he took the job, the attorney general has been the target of harsh attacks from both the left and the right. |
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| 2020-12-21 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Dear Andy: Going to Space Helps Us on Earth |
Walk into any hospital-patient’s room in America and see the life-saving benefit of our space program. |
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| 2020-12-21 17:42:00 |
Opinion |
Cut Ludwig van Beethoven’s Father Some Slack, Will Ya? |
Fatherhood is the most thankless of jobs. If you are too hard, you are a tyrant. If you are too soft, you aren’t setting a good example. |
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| 2020-12-21 17:05:00 |
World |
U.K. Braces for Possible Shortages as France Closes Border to Block New Coronavirus Strain |
Travel ban on passengers and freight across English Channel threatens trade of up to 10,000 trucks a day |
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| 2020-12-21 16:55:00 |
U.S. |
New York Sees Boost in Latest Covid-19 Aid Package |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, cultural institutions expected to get funding in $900 billion deal |
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| 2020-12-21 16:40:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden Receives Covid-19 Vaccine in Public to Reassure Its Safety |
President-elect got the first of two shots during a televised appearance from Delaware hospital |
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| 2020-12-21 16:35:00 |
World |
Bomb-Maker Admitted to Building Device Used in 1988 Lockerbie Explosion, U.S. Prosecutors Say |
Officials seek to bring suspect who allegedly made bombs for Moammar Gadhafi to U.S. to face trial |
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| 2020-12-21 16:26:00 |
Film Review |
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Review: Wishfulness Run Riot |
Gal Gadot returns as the Amazon hero in a chaotic follow-up to the 2017 hit. |
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| 2020-12-21 16:26:00 |
Logistics Report |
Temperature-Tracking Tools Take Center Stage in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
Devices ranging from sophisticated sensors to heat-sensitive labels help ensure the fragile doses are maintained at the right levels in high-stakes supply chains |
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| 2020-12-21 15:12:00 |
Economy |
Second Stimulus Checks: When Will They Arrive, How Much Will They Be? |
Congress is poised to authorize another round of direct payments to households. There are a few key changes from the spring payments. |
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| 2020-12-21 13:57:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.K. Regulator Fines Charles Schwab Unit $12.1 Million Over Client Assets |
The Financial Conduct Authority said the company carried out a regulated activity without the proper permission |
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| 2020-12-21 13:54:00 |
Politics |
Texas Challenges Legality of DACA in Latest Bid to End the Program |
Judge to revisit case over Obama-era program, leaving young immigrants who benefit from its protections in legal limbo |
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| 2020-12-21 13:49:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Aid Package Set for Final Votes in House, Senate |
Legislation includes $600 checks for many Americans, $300 a week in extra jobless aid, funding for vaccine distribution |
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| 2020-12-21 13:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
Chopped Steak With Garlic and Rosemary |
Chopped up and formed into patties along with capers, mustard and garlic, beef sirloin gets a good, crispy sear on the outside and remains pink and succulent within |
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| 2020-12-21 13:38:00 |
Politics |
Barr Won’t Appoint Special Counsel to Probe Vote-Fraud Claims or Hunter Biden |
Attorney general says he believes the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s son is ‘being handled responsibly and professionally’ |
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| 2020-12-21 13:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Great Way to Cook Steak at Home, According to a Top Chef |
Chopped up and formed into patties along with capers, mustard and garlic, beef sirloin gets a good, crispy sear on the outside and remains pink and succulent within |
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| 2020-12-21 12:59:00 |
Politics |
House Panel Subpoenas HHS, CDC Heads in Coronavirus Probe |
Committee seeks documents in investigation of allegations of political interference in CDC’s pandemic response |
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| 2020-12-21 12:16:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Stock Slides on First Day of Trading in S&P 500 |
The slump suggests some investors were cashing out following the electric-car maker’s addition to the S&P 500 |
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| 2020-12-21 12:14:00 |
Business |
Companies Have Promised $35 Billion Toward Racial Equity. Where Is the Money Going? |
Corporations say they are using their financial might to narrow racial wealth and opportunity gap; tracking those efforts can be tough |
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| 2020-12-21 12:10:00 |
Opinion |
A Pandemic of Misinformation |
The media’s politicization of Covid has proved deadly and puts Americans’ freedoms at risk. |
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| 2020-12-21 12:01:00 |
Deals |
Thoma Bravo Agrees to Buy RealPage for $9.6 Billion |
Private-equity firm reaches deal with provider of technology platform used by owners and managers of rental properties |
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| 2020-12-21 11:57:00 |
Opinion |
How the Woke Stole Christmas |
Cotton Mather deplored ‘masking’ but otherwise sounds a lot like 2020’s coronavirus commissars. |
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| 2020-12-21 11:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
From Jackie O to Rihanna, the Ultimate Guide to Classic Style |
What constitutes a fashion classic? The term is often used indiscriminately, but this (admittedly subjective) A-Z guide—featuring Chanel suits, Hermès bags, blue jeans and much more—might help. |
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| 2020-12-21 11:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
Experimental Drugs Aim to Treat Long-Haul Covid Patients |
People suffering from debilitating symptoms for months after getting sick with Covid could get some relief if drugs prove effective in trials |
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| 2020-12-21 11:42:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Danske Bank Cleared of U.S. Sanctions Liability for Estonia Scandal |
The U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions watchdog has closed an investigation into the Danish lender |
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| 2020-12-21 11:01:00 |
World |
Anti-Semitic Tweets Targeting Miss France Contestant Spark Investigation |
April Benayoum spoke about father’s Israeli background during televised pageant |
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| 2020-12-21 11:00:00 |
U.S. |
Indian Health Service Improves on Sexual-Abuse Safeguards, Report Finds |
Health-care agency still must do more to encourage staff to report suspected abuse, officials say |
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| 2020-12-21 10:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
Feeling Depressed? Bacteria in Your Gut May Be to Blame |
New studies point to the trillions of organisms in the human microbiome as playing an unexpectedly huge role in our well-being |
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| 2020-12-21 10:36:00 |
Politics |
Biden Talks Up Bipartisanship; He Has Three Good Reasons |
Democrats and Republicans are sharply divided, but the president-elect has ways to forge consensus |
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| 2020-12-21 10:27:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do You Need to Shower Every Day? |
Here’s what doctors say about the effect of frequent showers on your health and your skin |
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| 2020-12-21 10:12:00 |
Politics |
Mnuchin Says Stimulus Payments to Households Could Come Next Week |
Checks would be part of the Covid-19 aid deal that is set to be passed by Congress |
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| 2020-12-21 10:09:00 |
World |
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Is Cleared for Use by EU Drug Agency |
European Medicines Agency recommends authorization for the shot, clearing way for formal approval this week |
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| 2020-12-21 09:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
College Football’s Playoff: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Notre Dame…and No Surprises |
After a chaotic season on the brink, the final four is very familiar |
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| 2020-12-21 09:52:00 |
World |
Pope Francis Warns Against Division in Response to Vatican Scandals |
Pontiff says bad news shouldn’t discourage church after a year dogged by crises |
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| 2020-12-21 09:47:00 |
World |
German Yom Kippur Shooter Sentenced to Life |
German court hands highest available sentence to man who killed two in attack on synagogue in 2019 |
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| 2020-12-21 09:36:00 |
Business |
Why Many Bosses Won’t Require Workers to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine |
Companies plan to encourage, incentivize vaccination; ‘Here is the carrot, and here is the stick’ |
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| 2020-12-21 09:30:00 |
World |
U.S. Evidence Against Mexican Ex-Defense Minister Raises Conviction Doubts |
The case that Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos took bribes from drug cartels is largely circumstantial, people in both countries say, clouding chances of a conviction in Mexico |
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| 2020-12-21 09:16:00 |
Politics |
Biden Adds New Members to His White House Economic Team |
President-elect hires David Kamin, a former Obama administration budget official, and Bharat Ramamurti, a longtime aide to Sen. Elizabeth Warren |
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| 2020-12-21 09:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
George Clooney Cuts His Own Hair. Should You? |
With many barber shops open again, some men have raced back to professional trimmers, while others plan to keep shearing their own strands. We debate each approach’s merits. |
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| 2020-12-21 08:51:00 |
World |
Denmark to Dig Up Millions of Dead Mink After Botched Covid-19 Cull |
The mink carcasses will be incinerated over fears they could contaminate water supplies |
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| 2020-12-21 08:37:00 |
Markets |
New Covid-19 Strain Can’t Overturn Bullish Market Narrative Yet |
Selloff in risky assets is predictable reaction to coronavirus strain, but for now the news doesn’t justify a more negative outlook |
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| 2020-12-21 08:32:00 |
Politics |
What Is in the $900 Billion Covid-19 Aid Bill |
Stimulus checks, jobless aid, PPP small-business loans among relief set to be passed by Congress |
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| 2020-12-21 08:08:00 |
Markets |
Tesla, Zoom, Nike: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures tumbled as a new coronavirus strain triggered travel curbs and hit shares of American Airlines, Delta and Boeing |
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| 2020-12-21 07:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Ugly Christmas Sweaters: Holiday Fun or Commercialized Insanity? |
The spread of tacky holiday sweaters emblazoned with movie gags, corporation logos and dirty slogans has turned this once-quaint phenomenon into an overwhelming marketplace |
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| 2020-12-21 07:53:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Tumble as New Coronavirus Strain Sparks Travel Restrictions |
Countries across Europe and beyond barr travelers from the U.K. to curtail the spread of a highly infectious variant of the coronavirus |
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| 2020-12-21 07:30:00 |
Markets |
Booking Investors Should Have More Reservations |
Online travel agent’s shares have risen even though its business has crashed this year and a years-long recovery is in store |
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| 2020-12-21 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Less Meeting, More Meditation |
Finding the right (remote) work-life balance takes work, CIOs find |
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| 2020-12-21 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Under Covid’s Pall, CIOs Looked to Employees’ Emotional Health in 2020 |
‘The new approach for CIOs must be technology plus empathy,’ said Carol Juel, CIO of Synchrony Financial |
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| 2020-12-21 07:00:00 |
Politics |
For Attorney General William Barr, New Lockerbie Charges Punctuate a Decadeslong Mission |
Signal terrorism case resurfaces on 32nd anniversary of airline bombing that killed 270 people |
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| 2020-12-21 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Superpedestrian Gets $60 Million Funding Boost in New York Push |
Electric-scooter firm eyes dozens of new markets as Citigroup, others invest |
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| 2020-12-21 06:33:00 |
Business |
Shell Signals Another Poor Quarter for Oil Majors |
Energy giant warns of third-consecutive quarterly loss for its oil-and-gas production business, and a further write-down |
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| 2020-12-21 06:30:00 |
Logistics Report |
Supply-Chain Technology Provider Project44 Gains $100 Million in New Backing |
Latest funding round will support expansion of the company’s visibility platform, boosting its services and geographic reach on the way to possible public offering |
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| 2020-12-21 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Fractional Shares, Ad Fraud Scheme, Hawaii Covid Rules |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-21 06:00:00 |
Markets |
The Flood Gates Still Aren’t Open for Banks—Yet |
The Federal Reserve is letting banks pay out more to shareholders, but likely not enough to sop up big excess capital buffers that drag on returns |
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| 2020-12-21 06:00:00 |
National Security |
SolarWinds Hack Victims: From Tech Companies to a Hospital and University |
A Wall Street Journal analysis identified at least 24 organizations that installed software laced with malicious code by Russian hackers |
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| 2020-12-21 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The New York Jets Won a Game—and May Have Lost Trevor Lawrence |
Finishing the season winless, to secure the No. 1 pick in the draft, was the best move for the Jets’ future. They beat the Los Angeles Rams instead. |
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| 2020-12-21 05:33:00 |
Markets |
Fracking: From Breaking Shale to Breaking Even |
Understanding the mechanics and economics of fracking can help investors understand the dizzyingly cyclical nature of energy markets |
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| 2020-12-21 05:31:00 |
Markets |
Global Stocks Drop, Oil Tumbles on Fresh Travel Bans |
Travel bans designed to stop a fast-spreading coronavirus variant from the U.K. hit U.S. stock futures and European shares, while prompting a sharp drop in oil |
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| 2020-12-21 05:30:00 |
Markets |
China’s Liquor Giants Intoxicate Investors |
Baijiu makers Kweichow Moutai and Wuliangye Yibin are riding a hot streak thanks to China’s growing thirst for pricier drinks |
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| 2020-12-21 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
MoneyGram, After Spending Millions on Compliance, Wants Stronger Due-Diligence Rule |
The money-transfer company supports a proposal to broaden the scope of transactions for which institutions need to collect and pass along information |
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| 2020-12-21 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies’ Internal Auditors Test Earlier for Covid-Related, Other Risks |
The departments tasked with assessing corporate risks are dealing with a wider range of them |
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| 2020-12-21 05:27:00 |
Markets |
U.K. Assets Fall Over Deadlocked Brexit Talks, New Lockdowns |
British pound on course for its worst day against the dollar since March |
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| 2020-12-21 04:39:00 |
Markets |
Luxury Brands Will Go Shopping Again |
Next year, powerful labels will face their old dilemma of what to do with excess cash |
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| 2020-12-20 22:31:00 |
Politics |
Brewers, Restaurants, Federal Workers Set for Tax Wins in Congressional Deal |
Congress is likely to prevent alcohol taxes from rising Jan. 1 while offering a business-meals deduction President Trump sought |
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| 2020-12-20 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Unfinished Business of Office Diversity Training |
Companies announced major diversity initiatives amid last summer’s protests—half a year later, progress has been inconsistent |
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| 2020-12-20 18:39:00 |
Politics |
Congress Reaches Final Agreement on Pandemic Relief |
Package will contain $600 checks for many Americans, $300-a-week in extra jobless aid and help for schools, vaccine distribution and small businesses |
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| 2020-12-20 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Political Relief |
Another spending blowout, but at least it has limits on the Fed. |
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| 2020-12-20 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Bad Exit |
As his days in office dwindle, he’s making everything about him. |
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| 2020-12-20 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Education Rescue in Providence |
Rhode Island allows more charter schools after union failures. |
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| 2020-12-20 16:30:00 |
Opinion |
Why Are Covid Antibody Drugs Sitting on Shelves? |
Strapped hospitals are struggling to set up infusion sites. But states and the feds can help. |
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| 2020-12-20 16:29:00 |
Opinion |
The Military Learned to Stop the Bleeding |
Many civilian lives could be saved by using tourniquets. |
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| 2020-12-20 16:29:00 |
Opinion |
Online Class and False ADHD Diagnoses |
Children under 10 can’t be expected to stare at a computer for hours. |
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| 2020-12-20 16:28:00 |
Opinion |
How Tech Got Ready for 2020 |
Breakthroughs like video calling and quick delivery are part of a quest for convenience. |
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| 2020-12-20 16:26:00 |
Opinion |
Cuba’s San Isidro Uprising |
There has been organized dissent for decades. This time could be different. |
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| 2020-12-20 16:25:00 |
Books |
‘The Sphinx’ Review: The Riddle in Her Eyes |
An American beauty who might have stepped out of a Henry James novel, Gladys Deacon beguiled artists and aristocrats alike. |
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| 2020-12-20 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Housing, Consumer Spending and Jobless Claims |
A holiday-shortened week offers an array of data likely to confirm the U.S. economic recovery is slowing |
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| 2020-12-20 14:46:00 |
World |
Countries Ban Travel From U.K. in Race to Block New Covid-19 Strain |
Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Israel on Sunday were set to join the Netherlands and Belgium, which hours earlier had prohibited passenger air travel from Britain |
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| 2020-12-20 14:19:00 |
Business |
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Opens Overseas to Sparse Crowds as Covid-19 Spreads |
Key international markets like the U.K. and Brazil confront surging coronavirus numbers |
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| 2020-12-20 13:24:00 |
Deals |
FIS, Global Payments Held Unsuccessful Talks to Merge |
Deal could have been valued at around $70 billion as payments industry continues wave of consolidations |
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| 2020-12-20 13:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
College Football Playoff Is Set: Alabama vs. Notre Dame; Clemson vs. Ohio State |
In a season filled with chaos and surprise, the final four teams are the biggest names in the sport |
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| 2020-12-20 12:45:00 |
Business |
Senate Panel Rebukes FAA in Wake of Boeing 737 MAX Tragedies |
Commerce committee details agency lapses policing airlines and pilots, retaliation against those raising safety concerns |
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| 2020-12-20 12:33:00 |
Tech |
Jack Ma Makes Ant Offer to Placate Chinese Regulators |
Trying to salvage his relationship with regulators in a Nov. 2 meeting, the Chinese billionaire said he was ready to do what the country needed |
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| 2020-12-20 12:13:00 |
Opinion |
No More Generals Atop the Pentagon |
I voted to exempt Jim Mattis from the law but won’t repeat that mistake with Lloyd Austin. |
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| 2020-12-20 12:11:00 |
Opinion |
The Cyber Threat Is Real and Growing |
The U.S. must respond proportionally to the SolarWinds breach—and prepare for the next attack. |
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| 2020-12-20 12:00:00 |
U.S. |
Race Is Key Issue as California Governor Picks Harris’s Senate Replacement |
Some urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint state’s first Latino senator, while others say Black woman should get role |
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| 2020-12-20 11:11:00 |
Opinion |
We’ll Keep Wishing You a ‘Merry Christmas’ |
Awkward moments with some nonbelievers or people with other religious beliefs tend to be brief and manageable. No harm, no foul. |
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| 2020-12-20 11:09:00 |
Opinion |
The Continuing Saga of Fannie and Freddie |
Without appropriate oversight these companies could easily repeat the mistakes that put them in conservatorship in the first place. |
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| 2020-12-20 11:03:00 |
Opinion |
What the Election Revealed About Our Institutions’ Health |
Our system can withstand attempts to subvert fair elections and the rule of law. |
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| 2020-12-20 10:00:00 |
U.S. |
In Connecticut, Covid-19 Forces One in Three Small Businesses to Close |
Vaccine lifts hope, but hundreds of small business owners will struggle to make it through the winter and spring |
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| 2020-12-20 09:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Buffalo Bills Have Won the AFC East. This Isn’t a Misprint. |
A resurgent franchise takes its first divisional title in a quarter-century. The playoffs await. |
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| 2020-12-20 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Food Delivery Fees: How to Avoid the $18 Burger |
You can lower your delivery costs by signing up for an app’s monthly membership—or by contacting your favorite restaurants directly |
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| 2020-12-20 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Christmas Star? Jupiter and Saturn Alignment Sparks Comparisons |
Solar system’s two largest planets have only twice appeared this close in the past 800 years |
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| 2020-12-20 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
An Olympics Power Player Faces Scrutiny Over Dual Roles |
Australia’s John Coates holds key positions at both the Olympics and the world’s top sports court, whose ruling on Russian doping sparked outrage |
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| 2020-12-20 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Overloaded Employees Can Cut Out the Busy Work |
Staffers working remotely during the Covid pandemic are getting the boss’s blessing to jettison routine tasks that feel like a waste of time |
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| 2020-12-20 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Chip Giants Intel and Nvidia Face New Threats From Amazon to Google to Apple |
Custom chip making has exploded at large tech companies, driven by expanding balance sheets and the growth of AI |
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| 2020-12-20 05:30:00 |
Economy |
How 2020 Whipsawed Economists |
Faced with an unprecedented pandemic, forecasters went from too sanguine to too pessimistic |
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| 2020-12-20 05:30:00 |
Business |
Restaurant Safety Net Frays as Covid-19 Pandemic Progresses to Winter |
Independent operators say there are dwindling options for financial help in the new year |
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| 2020-12-19 18:28:00 |
Politics |
Defense Officials Push Proposal to Separate NSA, Cyber Command |
Proposal to split control of the two agencies before end of Trump administration faces resistance from lawmakers |
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| 2020-12-19 16:29:00 |
Politics |
Pompeo Blames Russia for Hack as Trump Casts Doubt on Widespread Conclusion |
There is a growing consensus in Washington that Russia is very likely responsible |
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| 2020-12-19 15:28:00 |
Politics |
Amid Vaccine Rollout and Historic Hack, Trump Remains Focused on Reversing Election |
The president has been largely out of sight, paying little public attention to any events other than his efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory |
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| 2020-12-19 15:06:00 |
Politics |
Senate Leaders Urge Compromise to Finish Coronavirus Relief Deal Saturday |
Lawmakers hope to complete work on a $900 billion package |
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| 2020-12-19 14:42:00 |
World |
U.K. Imposes Fresh Lockdowns to Curb New Covid-19 Strain |
Tougher restrictions in London and surrounding areas of England mean many families won’t be allowed to gather for Christmas |
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| 2020-12-19 14:03:00 |
World |
French Prosecutors Bring Rape Charges Against Epstein Associate |
Modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is now under the authority of three investigating magistrates |
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| 2020-12-19 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Darker Side of Christmas |
In many times and places, the joyful holiday has been a time for melancholy reflections and ghostly visitations. |
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| 2020-12-19 12:00:00 |
Personal Board of Directors |
The Venture Capitalist Harnessing a New Brand of Capitalism to Combat Poverty |
Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz relies on a ‘kitchen cabinet’ of advisors as her firm invests in startups tackling problems faced by low-income communities |
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| 2020-12-19 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Joe Biden’s 5 Tech Priorities |
The incoming administration faces decisions about which Trump-era policies to continue and fresh challenges of its own |
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| 2020-12-19 12:00:00 |
The Captain Class |
After Covid Took His Father, a Hospital Boss Leans on His Wisdom |
‘Stay humble and keep your head down.’ Tony Slonim sought guidance in memories of conversations. |
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| 2020-12-19 12:00:00 |
Business |
For Small Firms, Covid-19 Cuts Deeper; ‘It’s Getting Worse Every Day’ |
Performing-arts companies, travel agencies and bowling alleys are among the biggest losers, according to government data |
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| 2020-12-19 10:48:00 |
Markets |
Here’s a Market Forecast: 2021 Will Be Hard to Predict |
The lesson of 2020 is that even correctly predicting fundamentals isn’t enough |
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| 2020-12-19 10:22:00 |
Markets |
The World’s Largest Sovereign-Wealth Fund Weighs a More Active Approach |
Three months into running Norway’s $1.3 trillion fund, Nicolai Tangen grapples with public scrutiny and joins the active versus passive debate |
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| 2020-12-19 10:22:00 |
Frontiers Blog |
Emerging and Growth Markets, December 19th 2020 |
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| 2020-12-19 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Wonder Woman’s Riskiest Mission Yet |
The economics of making megabudget blockbusters work for streaming are tricky |
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| 2020-12-19 09:28:00 |
World |
Indian iPhone Factory Apologizes to Workers for Mishandling Wages |
Angry workers had damaged a Wistron assembly plant, which Apple has since put on probation for violating its code of conduct |
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| 2020-12-19 09:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Secretary of State Pick Antony Blinken to Face GOP Scrutiny |
Republican senators are expected to ask whether new administration will return to policies they opposed under Obama |
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| 2020-12-19 09:00:00 |
World |
New Covid-19 Surge Sweeps Across Latin America |
Hard-hit region sees sharp increases in cases and deaths, even in nations spared earlier waves |
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| 2020-12-19 08:00:00 |
World |
With Ski Resorts Closed Across Europe, Die-Hards Descend on Switzerland |
Resisting pressure to close resorts in pandemic, the country says it can make skiing safe |
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| 2020-12-19 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What to Wear to Get Ahead in Finance—According to HBO’s ‘Industry’ |
The show, streaming now on HBO Max, reveals the many unwritten rules of dressing for success in investment banking for both men and women |
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| 2020-12-19 07:00:00 |
Opinion |
Judy Garland’s Good Tidings |
When Garland sang ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ in a film more than 75 years ago, she was consoling a nation at war; today, the song speaks as powerfully to a country beleaguered by Covid-19. |
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| 2020-12-19 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Salman Toor: How Will I Know’ Review: A Contemporary Painter’s Poignant Scenes |
A Whitney Museum exhibition spotlights the Pakistani-American artist, whose deft depictions of young gay men signal hope for the future of figurative painting. |
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| 2020-12-19 05:30:00 |
Business |
PPP Borrowers Stand to Gain Tax Deductions |
Congress considers countermanding Treasury with tax benefits worth hundreds of billions of dollars for business owners |
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| 2020-12-19 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Meet the Lawyer Trying to Keep Google From Being Broken Up |
With antitrust challenges intensifying, longtime executive Kent Walker is now big man on company campus |
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| 2020-12-18 21:11:00 |
Corrections |
Corrections & Amplifications |
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| 2020-12-18 20:39:00 |
U.S. |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Is Cleared for American Use |
Vaccinations with the shot, the second to gain FDA permission, could start as soon as Monday |
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| 2020-12-18 20:29:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Shares Hit Record After Last-Minute Surge Ahead of S&P 500 Debut |
Electric-car maker has soared into ranks of most valuable U.S. companies; shares closed at $695 |
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| 2020-12-18 20:24:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Department Proposes New Requirements on Cryptocurrency Transactions |
Proposed regulations seek to hold entities that transact in cryptocurrencies to same standards required of traditional financial institutions |
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| 2020-12-18 20:17:00 |
Markets |
Moderna, Exxon, Alphabet, Amazon: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s business news |
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| 2020-12-18 19:48:00 |
U.S. |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine: When Can You Get It and How Effective Is It? |
People could start getting doses within days, though it would take well into 2021 for most to get access |
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| 2020-12-18 19:24:00 |
Business |
Fiat Chrysler’s Mike Manley to Lead Americas After PSA Merger |
North American operations of Fiat Chrysler have offset losses racked up in other parts of world |
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| 2020-12-18 18:46:00 |
Economy |
Christopher Waller Sworn In as Newest Fed Governor |
The economist becomes the fifth member of the body nominated to his or her current position by President Trump |
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| 2020-12-18 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Beijing Tests Joe Biden |
Will the President-elect speak up about China’s jailing of Jimmy Lai? |
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| 2020-12-18 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Court Stands on Principle |
The Justices toss a census case ginned up by Democratic states. |
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| 2020-12-18 18:31:00 |
Tech |
Zoom Executive in China Charged With Disrupting Tiananmen Memorials |
U.S. prosecutors say Xinjiang Jin worked with Chinese intelligence in a case highlighting the challenge of operating in the U.S. and China |
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| 2020-12-18 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Russia’s SolarWinds Hack |
Are U.S. cyber defenses the equivalent of the Maginot Line in 1940? |
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| 2020-12-18 18:22:00 |
Books |
‘The Knowledge Machine’ Review: Science’s Stubborn Majesty |
Why the ‘iron apparatus’ of the scientific method counts for more than any single genius. |
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| 2020-12-18 18:20:00 |
Business |
Nike Powers Through Pandemic With Digital Push |
Sportswear giant reports higher profit and revenue, boosted by China and 84% jump in digital sales |
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| 2020-12-18 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
A California Plan to Chase Away the Rich, Then Keep Stalking Them |
A proposed wealth tax would apply for a decade to anyone who spends 60 days in the state in a single year. |
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| 2020-12-18 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Is a Climate Dead End |
Green pork will do less good than getting out of the way for energy technology and investment. |
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| 2020-12-18 17:42:00 |
Books |
Politics: The Experts and the Pandemic |
In the fight to control Covid-19, public fears and policymakers’ hubris make a powerful combination. |
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| 2020-12-18 17:40:00 |
Books |
‘Intimations’ Review: Scenes from a Global Humbling |
From solitary suffering to madness in company, Zadie Smith traces the pandemic’s marks on the human heart. |
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| 2020-12-18 17:10:00 |
Tech |
Google’s New Perk: Free, Weekly Covid-19 Testing for Employees |
Search giant rolls out testing to work-from-home staff; website crashes |
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| 2020-12-18 17:06:00 |
Politics |
Biden Team Says It Is Facing Transition ‘Resistance’ from Pentagon |
Pentagon says it wanted a ‘pause’ in transition meetings for the holidays |
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| 2020-12-18 17:00:00 |
Economy |
Fed Stress Tests Show U.S. Banks Can Withstand Covid-19 Pandemic |
Central bank adds that banks can restart share buybacks, with limits, and continues to cap dividends |
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| 2020-12-18 16:50:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Martini’s Contribution to Civilization |
The cocktail was invented in the U.S., but it soon became a worldwide symbol of sophistication. |
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| 2020-12-18 16:28:00 |
Markets |
JPMorgan Chase Board Member Lee Raymond to Leave |
Former Exxon Mobil chief has been lead independent director at the bank since 2001 |
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| 2020-12-18 16:24:00 |
Politics |
Congressional Leaders Plan to Bring Up Two-Day Spending Patch |
Short-term bill would fund government through Dec. 20 as negotiations continue over coronavirus relief package |
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| 2020-12-18 16:19:00 |
Tech |
Google’s Trial in Justice Department’s Antitrust Case Set for September 2023 |
DOJ case now involves 14 states; new lawsuit by 35 other states could land on same schedule |
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| 2020-12-18 16:18:00 |
Business |
New York Times Points to Problems With ‘Caliphate’ Podcast, Plans to Reassign Reporter |
Publication says in lengthy editor’s note that insufficient checking was ‘institutional failing’ |
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| 2020-12-18 16:14:00 |
Markets |
Fed’s Kaplan Says It Will Be Time to Taper Bond Buying When Economy Is Clearly Recovering |
The Dallas Fed president said he remains concerned extended periods of bond buying could bring problems |
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| 2020-12-18 15:54:00 |
Media & Marketing |
From BuzzFeed to Axios, Digital Media Players Prepare for Deal Frenzy |
Big players explore acquiring rivals and going public through blank-check companies |
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| 2020-12-18 15:35:00 |
Markets |
Aluminum Prices Push Toward 2020 High on Sanction Worries, Demand |
The metal has gained more than 13% year-to-date |
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| 2020-12-18 15:26:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Puts Off Ruling on Whether to Count Immigrants in U.S. Illegally in Census |
Trump administration wanted to exclude group from population count, which is used for congressional redistricting |
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| 2020-12-18 15:08:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Potential for Monetary Award in Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Program Draws Concerns |
Some companies say prospect of financial benefit to compliance professionals for reporting possible violations could weaken compliance programs |
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| 2020-12-18 14:49:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Health-Secretary Pick Becerra Plans Focus on Covid—if He Gets the Job |
California attorney general faces GOP critics who say he’s too pro-abortion rights and too inexperienced in health care for the post |
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| 2020-12-18 14:37:00 |
Opinion |
Obama Wins Another Round Against Community Organizers |
The former president should thank the current one for helping him build in Chicago. |
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| 2020-12-18 14:33:00 |
Business |
Chip Shortage Slows Global Auto Recovery |
Volkswagen plans to curb production as chip makers struggle to meet demand, pointing to potentially uneven economic rebound next year |
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| 2020-12-18 14:16:00 |
Masterpiece |
An Album to Liberate a Genre |
‘Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation by the Ornette Coleman Double Quartet’ was and remains a radical recording thanks to an unencumbered exchange of sonic ideas among a bevy of talented musicians. |
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| 2020-12-18 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
Scenes From Pompeii—or Maybe My Abandoned Manhattan Office |
Notes, empty yogurt containers—all left behind in March as colleagues fled. Will we return soon? |
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| 2020-12-18 14:13:00 |
Opinion |
William Barr: ‘One Standard of Justice’ |
The departing attorney general talks about John Durham, Robert Mueller, Hunter Biden, Mike Flynn and the flak he’s taken from both parties. |
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| 2020-12-18 14:02:00 |
Markets |
Santa Claus Is the Original Bagholder |
’Tis the season to cash in some stock-market winnings on bullish day-trader swag |
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| 2020-12-18 13:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Unsettling Confrontations of Artist Yoshitomo Nara |
Two U.S. exhibitions explore the work of the Japanese artist, who combines childlike cuteness with adult anger and pain. |
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| 2020-12-18 13:26:00 |
Tech |
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Is Taken Off PlayStation Store, Players Offered Refunds |
Videogame developer plans to release major updates in January and February |
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| 2020-12-18 12:48:00 |
Politics |
Computer Hack Blamed on Russia Tests Limits of U.S. Response |
It appears spying, not destruction, was the aim; U.S. officials have yet to define precise impact of the suspected Kremlin intrusion |
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| 2020-12-18 12:01:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Joins the S&P 500: Five Things to Watch |
Traders are bracing for big swings in stock, options markets ahead of electric-car maker’s addition to index Monday |
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| 2020-12-18 12:00:00 |
Tech |
What to Do Before You Die: A Tech Checklist |
What happens to your Facebook and Google accounts—and other digital stuff—when you die? Nothing if you don’t make a plan. |
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| 2020-12-18 11:57:00 |
Books |
‘Mozart’ Review: The Composer as Novelist |
Mozart may be famed as a prodigy, but Jan Swafford celebrates his apprehension of humanity in full. |
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| 2020-12-18 11:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Foundation Chief Andrew Delbanco Wants All Students to Wrestle With Great Books |
The professor and author hopes to expand humanities offerings on campus, even for scientists and engineers |
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| 2020-12-18 11:32:00 |
Markets |
After Universal Music, What Will Vivendi’s Encore Be? |
Shareholders have little choice but to trust billionaire backer Vincent Bolloré as the French media giant slowly moves toward an IPO of its most successful asset |
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| 2020-12-18 11:32:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: Locking Up the Lincoln Lawyer |
Mickey Haller is back, but instead of working from his car, he’s in a cell. |
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| 2020-12-18 11:11:00 |
Markets |
Investors Risk Over-Ordering Restaurant Stocks |
Wall Street is unconcerned by falling sales, but might be placing too much faith in a rosy spring |
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| 2020-12-18 11:05:00 |
U.S. |
NYPD Faulted in Handling of George Floyd Protests |
Watchdog agency said officers’ actions heightened tension at demonstrations |
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| 2020-12-18 11:00:00 |
Markets |
I’ll Take Tesla Stock for $1, Please |
Fractional shares are a new way for investors to own a small slice of a high-priced stock. Whether that’s good or bad depends on how you use it. |
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| 2020-12-18 10:58:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Uncanny Revolutions |
A tale of conspiracy and dreams, a story of high-stakes board games and a catalog of fools. |
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| 2020-12-18 10:54:00 |
Books |
‘Wild Minds’ Review: Animation’s Golden Age |
In playful abstractions and sumptuous fantasies, a generation of animators explored the subversive possibilities of cartoons. |
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| 2020-12-18 10:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
For NASA, It Should Be Mars or Bust |
After decades of nostalgia for the Apollo program, it’s time for NASA to send astronauts on a radical new adventure, worthy of America’s pioneering spirit |
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| 2020-12-18 10:46:00 |
Books |
‘The Janus Point’ Review: Double Time |
A new theory of the nature of time rethinks the Big Bang not as an origin, but a midpoint. |
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| 2020-12-18 10:43:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Memoirs of the Scottish Highlands |
Selected by Annalena McAfee, author of the novel ‘Nightshade.’ |
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| 2020-12-18 10:38:00 |
Books |
‘Heinrich Heine’ Review: Song of the Outsider |
A passionate champion of German language and legend, he was prescient about the historical nightmares to come. |
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| 2020-12-18 10:34:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: One Famous Fox |
The tricky figure of Reynard carries with him the flavor of an older and wilder world of story. |
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| 2020-12-18 10:33:00 |
Opinion |
Slow Down the Campaign Against Facebook |
Why is the government targeting Big Tech? ‘Because that’s where the money is.’ |
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| 2020-12-18 10:28:00 |
Opinion |
Margaret Chase Smith’s Legacy Is Contested |
The moderate Republican got along with Democrats, but this did little to change what happened in Congress. |
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| 2020-12-18 10:22:00 |
Opinion |
More Hunting Is Good News for Wildlife Conservation |
The sale of hunting licenses, tags and stamps is also the primary source of funding for state wildlife agencies. |
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| 2020-12-18 09:42:00 |
Life & Arts |
Helping Workers Displaced By the Covid-19 Economy |
Job retraining programs have been largely ineffective in the past, but new private and public initiatives are using innovative strategies to assist the unemployed. |
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| 2020-12-18 09:03:00 |
World |
North Korea’s Economy Hit Harder Than It Has Been in Decades |
Kim Jong Un’s regime has further isolated the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and trade with China has plunged |
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| 2020-12-18 08:43:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hawaii Opens to Tourists Again, But Beware the Covid Hurdles |
The Aloha State relaxed its entry regulations in the fall, but the pandemic rules are stricter than in most other states and change frequently |
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| 2020-12-18 08:35:00 |
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Abortion, Guns and Trump: A Church Group Tries to Navigate America’s Divisions |
Calvary Christian Reformed in suburban Michigan seeks understanding through dialogue; ‘my soul is hurting’ |
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| 2020-12-18 08:34:00 |
U.S. |
Teachers Vie for Covid-19 Vaccine Priority |
Some argue educators should be among the first in line after front-line health-care workers and residents of long-term care facilities |
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| 2020-12-18 08:17:00 |
Politics |
Pence Gets Covid-19 Vaccine Amid National Immunization Campaign |
Top administration officials weigh setting example against appearing privileged |
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| 2020-12-18 07:58:00 |
Markets |
FedEx, Tesla, Five9: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S stock futures were muted after the S&P 500 yesterday hit another record |
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| 2020-12-18 07:57:00 |
World |
China to Vaccinate 50 Million People With Its Covid-19 Shots |
Country gears up for a large-scale rollout of Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines in coming weeks |
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| 2020-12-18 07:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
At Stanford, and in Women’s College Basketball, Tara VanDerveer Stands Alone |
A head coach hits a history-making mark amid a pandemic-disrupted season |
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| 2020-12-18 07:35:00 |
Business |
Tencent Doubles Stake in Universal Music, Home to Billie Eilish and the Beatles |
Deal bolsters Chinese internet giant’s growing presence in the record industry and its exposure to some of the biggest names in music |
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| 2020-12-18 07:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
How CIOs in 2020 Rallied Their Companies Around Remote Work |
IT experts say their responsibility around remote work didn’t end at enabling technology |
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| 2020-12-18 06:17:00 |
World |
Australia’s Covid-19 Defenses Have a Weakness: Aircrews |
Authorities will require pilots and flight attendants to isolate at hotels under police guard amid a fresh coronavirus outbreak in the country’s largest city. |
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| 2020-12-18 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Food-Delivery Risks, Streaming TV Ad Fraud, Private-Equity Debt Build |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-18 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How the Tour de France Winners Secured Some of the First Vaccines in Sports |
The UAE Team is due to receive the Chinese Sinopharm shot in Abu Dhabi in January |
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| 2020-12-18 06:00:00 |
Logistics Report |
Logistics Set for Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine’s Rollout |
The operation is supposed to be bigger than the Pfizer rollout and will build on the U.S. government’s strategy used during the H1N1 pandemic |
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| 2020-12-18 05:40:00 |
Markets |
How Covid-19 Has Reshaped the Economy’s Balance Sheet |
The economy has a lot of new debt but even more cash, making a ‘balance-sheet recession’ less likely than after 2008 |
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| 2020-12-18 05:30:00 |
Politics |
State Party Democrats Look to Avoid Obama-Era Repeat |
Focus is on organizing around local and state races that are crucial to controlling more levers of power |
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| 2020-12-18 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Eaton’s CFO Looks Back on 71 Acquisitions, 50 Sales Over His Tenure |
Richard Fearon played a role in shaping Eaton as a power-management company |
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| 2020-12-18 05:30:00 |
Business |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Could Widen Immunization Effort |
The vaccine can be more easily shipped and handled than Pfizer’s, helping smaller hospitals and rural areas overcome logistical hurdles |
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| 2020-12-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Infrastructure-Investment Binge Is Set to Continue—With or Without Washington |
Outlook for a sweeping infrastructure bill in the Biden administration is uncertain, but private-sector deals and fundraising are humming |
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| 2020-12-18 05:30:00 |
Markets |
For America’s Economy This Winter, a Covid Freeze and Then a Vaccine Thaw |
The beginning of winter will be miserable for the U.S. economy, but things could be looking much brighter by March |
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| 2020-12-18 05:16:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Waver as Stimulus Talks Continue |
Shares close at record highs Thursday as lawmakers closed in on a coronavirus relief package |
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| 2020-12-18 05:12:00 |
Tech |
U.S. Blacklists China’s Top Chip Maker, Escalating Tech Fight |
SMIC among more than 60 Chinese institutions added to the entity list restricting access to American technology |
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| 2020-12-18 04:57:00 |
Markets |
Five Years On, China’s World Bank Challenger Has Fallen Short of Lofty Predictions |
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| 2020-12-17 21:42:00 |
Markets |
Government Leaders Clash Over Next Step for Trump’s Ban on Chinese Stocks |
Fight over Trump’s executive order pits Treasury, Wall Street against State Department, Pentagon |
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| 2020-12-17 21:38:00 |
Politics |
Mitch McConnell Among First in Congress Slated to Get Covid-19 Vaccine |
Lawmakers have debated whether they should be inoculated ahead of the general public |
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| 2020-12-17 20:07:00 |
World |
Nigerian Boys Taken in Kidnapping Claimed by Boko Haram Are Freed |
More than 300 schoolboys kidnapped in northern Nigeria have been handed over to security agencies, says Katsina governor |
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| 2020-12-17 19:59:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
Chat Service Discord Doubles Valuation to $7 Billion |
The service popular among videogamers raises $100 million as it aims to go mainstream |
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| 2020-12-17 19:49:00 |
Opinion |
Hijacking the Fed to Bail Out States |
Democrats are blocking Covid relief to keep 13(3) pandemic lending alive. |
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| 2020-12-17 19:37:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Denies Kentucky Religious School Exemption From Virus Shutdown |
Unsigned order, with two conservative justices dissenting, goes against amicus brief of Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul |
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| 2020-12-17 19:31:00 |
CIO Journal |
Amazon’s Chief Technology Officer Shares His Predictions for 2021 |
The cloud may be unavoidable, on Earth and above, and more apps will be powered by it. Machine-learning will be available to a bigger audience, and quantum computing picks up |
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| 2020-12-17 19:27:00 |
Economy |
World Bank Says Managers Pressured Staff to Alter Global Business Rankings |
Manipulated data helped China, Saudi Arabia gain ground in survey of nations’ business climates, according to internal audit sparked by employee concerns |
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| 2020-12-17 18:52:00 |
Politics |
Covid Aid Talks Face Time Pressures |
Lawmakers see possible need for short-term spending bill to keep government open as relief negotiations wrap up |
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| 2020-12-17 18:46:00 |
Markets |
Robinhood Financial to Pay $65 Million to Settle SEC Probe |
The brokerage firm settles investigation over early failure to highlight deals with high-speed trading firms |
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| 2020-12-17 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
School Choice: Better Than Prozac |
A new study reports less suicide among children with education options. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Marines’ Missile Imperative |
Congress may not fund ground-based weapons for Pacific defense. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Mole’: Le Carré’s Fiction Burrows Its Way Into the Real World |
The late spy novelist wrote so realistically about espionage that even intelligence agents picked up lingo from his books |
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| 2020-12-17 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
The Monday When America Came Back |
An extraordinary effort to develop Covid vaccines bore fruit the same day the Electoral College voted. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Narendra Modi’s Reform Drama |
Liberalizing agriculture is politically difficult but economically crucial for India. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:26:00 |
Business |
FedEx Revenue Jumps on Holiday Surge |
Carrier’s Ground unit handled 29% more volume amid Covid-19 pandemic and holiday shopping |
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| 2020-12-17 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Time for a Second Round of PPP |
With lockdowns ramping up, Congress should again extend this crucial economic lifeline to America’s small businesses. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:22:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Home Depot to Pay $21 Million Penalty for Alleged Lead-Safety Violations |
Environmental Protection Agency found the home-improvement company sent uncertified firms to do renovations that required certified firms |
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| 2020-12-17 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
A Real-Life Tale of Derring-Do |
How my friend Jan Nowak earned a statue in Warsaw. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Flaw in the UAW Corruption Settlement |
Union leaders should stay neutral in a member vote. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas |
The Canadian author Robertson Davies was a master of the Yuletide ghost story. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
The Middle East’s Dual ‘Occupations’ |
The Israel-Morocco peace deal underscores a double standard on the West Bank versus Western Sahara. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Court Problem |
He may find a judicial branch more skeptical of regulatory power than under Obama. |
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| 2020-12-17 18:13:00 |
Books |
Excerpts From Edwin Wilson’s ‘Magic Time’ |
A memoir of a lifetime’s active engagement with American theater, by a former drama critic for The Wall Street Journal. |
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| 2020-12-17 17:44:00 |
CMO Today |
Unilever Says It Will Resume Advertising on Facebook in U.S. |
The consumer-products giant paused spending on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter in the U.S. starting in July |
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| 2020-12-17 17:11:00 |
Tech |
More States Hit Google Over Alleged Monopoly Conduct |
Case follows probe into search business by Colorado and other states |
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| 2020-12-17 17:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Orange-Almond Tart |
Remember when a box of oranges was the most thrilling gift? It still is. Use our guide to varieties and sources to find the best heirloom fruit—the kind you can’t find at the supermarket—picked at its prime. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:59:00 |
Politics |
Biden Picks Regan for EPA, Haaland for Interior |
Regan would be the second Black administrator in the agency’s history; Haaland would be first Native American cabinet secretary |
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| 2020-12-17 16:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
Golden Beet and Orange Salad with Yogurt and Za’atar |
Remember when a box of oranges was the most thrilling gift? It still is. Use our guide to varieties and sources to find the best heirloom fruit—the kind you can’t find at the supermarket—picked at its prime. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:51:00 |
Business |
Disney’s Chairman Robert Iger Is Game for a New Job: U.S. Ambassador to China |
An Iger appointment could roil politicians critical of Disney’s business in China |
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| 2020-12-17 16:44:00 |
Politics |
Biden Picks Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary |
If confirmed, New Mexico Democrat would be first ever Native American cabinet secretary |
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| 2020-12-17 16:39:00 |
Opinion |
A President for Consumers |
The leader of the dishwasher rebellion has more good news for U.S. households. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
Scallops in Blood-Orange Gastrique with Fennel-Endive Salad |
Remember when a box of oranges was the most thrilling gift? It still is. Use our guide to varieties and sources to find the best heirloom fruit—the kind you can’t find at the supermarket—picked at its prime. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:25:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Yields Rise After Stimulus Progress |
Lawmakers signal they are close to agreement on stimulus package |
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| 2020-12-17 16:25:00 |
World |
In Lockerbie, Downing of Pan Am Flight 103 Still Casts a Long Shadow |
Scars remain in the Scottish town where 11 people were killed by debris from the 1988 bombing |
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| 2020-12-17 16:25:00 |
Film Review |
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Review: Royal Blues |
Chadwick Boseman is brilliant in his final role and Viola Davis stars as the titular singer in this adaptation of the August Wilson play. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:23:00 |
Television Review |
‘On Pointe’ Review: Muscular Dancing, Flabby Drama |
A Disney+ documentary series finds little tension in its chronicle of the students at New York’s School of American Ballet. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:22:00 |
Opinion |
‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘The Steadfast Tin Soldier’ Reviews: A Feast of Yuletide Plays |
Several stage versions of Dickens’s holiday fable are now streaming, including Jefferson Mays’s dazzling one-man rendition; also available is a magical pantomime production of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:17:00 |
Television Review |
‘Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas With Vanessa Williams’ Review: Jazz and Jingle Bells |
On PBS, a concert from the American Pops Orchestra featuring an array of talented singers pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald’s 1960 Christmas album. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:13:00 |
Film Review |
‘Promising Young Woman’ Review: Squandered Potential |
A darkly comic take on revenge stories falls flat, but Carey Mulligan makes the best of her part. |
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| 2020-12-17 16:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Mail-Order Citrus Is Totally Worth It: A Smart Shopper’s Guide |
Remember when a box of oranges was the most thrilling gift? It still is. Use our guide to varieties and sources to find the best heirloom fruit—the kind you can’t find at the supermarket—picked at its prime. |
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| 2020-12-17 15:56:00 |
U.S. |
New Jersey Legislature Approves Recreational Marijuana Bill |
Legislation creates regulatory framework for new cannabis marketplace |
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| 2020-12-17 14:58:00 |
Politics |
DEA Widens Path for Medical Marijuana Research |
New ruling resolves treaty issue cited by officials to curtail authorization of growing operations for research purposes |
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| 2020-12-17 14:45:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase Files for Initial Public Offering |
Coinbase will be the first major bitcoin-focused company to test the public markets |
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| 2020-12-17 14:29:00 |
Markets |
Risky Loans Secure Private-Equity Payouts Despite Downturn |
Companies borrow heavily to send cash to owners, boosting debt levels |
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| 2020-12-17 14:28:00 |
Politics |
Congress Moves to End Surprise Medical Billing |
Bipartisan agreement expected to be included in year-end legislation |
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| 2020-12-17 14:00:00 |
Business |
Coca-Cola to Cut 2,200 Jobs |
Soda giant’s restructuring will reduce U.S. staff by about 12% |
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| 2020-12-17 13:53:00 |
World |
European Union Eyes Late-December Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout |
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a vaccine rollout will begin as soon as Dec. 27 |
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| 2020-12-17 13:36:00 |
Opinion |
Britain Already Is Beyond Brexit |
Despite tough talks over a trade deal with Brussels, the real excitement in the U.K. is now domestic. |
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| 2020-12-17 13:36:00 |
Opinion |
How to End Lockdowns Next Month |
Target vaccines to the most vulnerable, and don’t give them to people who have already been infected. |
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| 2020-12-17 12:47:00 |
World |
Russia’s Putin Dismisses Kremlin’s Role in Navalny Poisoning |
In news conference, Putin said the opposition politician worked with U.S. agents |
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| 2020-12-17 12:24:00 |
CMO Today |
WPP Outlines Plan to Invest in Commerce and Tech as Ad Industry Navigates Pandemic |
Advertising holding companies are accelerating their shifts toward e-commerce and data |
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| 2020-12-17 12:16:00 |
Tech |
Why Google Is Now Under Attack From All Sides |
Search giant faces two—likely soon to be three—antitrust lawsuits |
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| 2020-12-17 12:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Dinner From a Can, No Apologies |
Sick of cooking but craving something sensational? With these Spanish seafood conservas in the cupboard, you’re covered. |
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| 2020-12-17 12:05:00 |
Opinion |
When Time Ran Out to Litigate the Election |
Distrust in the functioning of our democracy will continue to fester as a result of the courts’ and the media’s refusal to examine evidence of fraud. |
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| 2020-12-17 12:03:00 |
Opinion |
A Guardrail for the Next Covid Relief Package |
The federal unemployment benefit provided incentives for unemployed Americans to stay home and out of the workforce. We can prevent this policy failure from repeating itself. |
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| 2020-12-17 12:01:00 |
Opinion |
Warnock of Georgia Likens Netanyahu to George Wallace |
In a 2015 sermon he described the policy of Israel and its prime minister as “occupation today, occupation tomorrow, occupation forever.” |
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| 2020-12-17 11:22:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Criminally Charged in Longstanding Money-Laundering Case |
Swiss prosecutors allege the lender didn’t comply with provisions against money laundering, allowing a Bulgarian criminal organization to launder money through the bank between 2004 and 2008 |
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| 2020-12-17 11:06:00 |
Markets |
Investors Turning Up Noses at Food Companies |
Stocks like General Mills, Campbell are overlooked value plays as investors doubt recent progress is permanent |
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| 2020-12-17 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Senators Press IRS for SolarWinds Hack Briefing |
Grassley, Wyden cite concerns about security of taxpayer data in wake of multiple-agency intrusion |
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| 2020-12-17 10:33:00 |
Tech |
Google Must Silo Fitbit Data, EU Says, Clearing $2.1 Billion Deal |
European Union antitrust officials give the green light to the acquisition after Google promised concessions |
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| 2020-12-17 10:15:00 |
World |
Abducted Nigerian Schoolboys Plead for Help in Video |
Footage shows hostages of Boko Haram saying some of their classmates have died |
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| 2020-12-17 09:51:00 |
World |
Gideon Gartner Founded Company Advising Computer Buyers |
Research company thrived on punchy briefings for executives; the founder has died at age 85 |
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| 2020-12-17 08:52:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Remain Elevated as Recovery Slows |
Claims rise 23,000 to 885,000 as economists expect the labor market to cool until Covid-19 vaccines are widely distributed |
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| 2020-12-17 08:43:00 |
Markets |
Roku, Lennar, Bitcoin: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures rose, suggesting indexes could rise for a third straight day |
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| 2020-12-17 08:41:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Stimulus Bets |
Dollar extends recent slide after Fed reinforced expectations that it will support markets with asset purchases |
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| 2020-12-17 08:08:00 |
Election 2020 |
As Georgia Runoff Looms, a Controversial Video Seeds Threats |
‘I think this is horrible’: False online claims in Gwinnett County foster potential violence |
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| 2020-12-17 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Biggest Negative in This NBA Season Is Too Many Positives |
The NBA restarts next week in the real world—not a bubble. The team that wins might be the one with the most depth and fewest virus-related absences. |
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| 2020-12-17 07:55:00 |
Politics |
Biden Inauguration Set to Welcome Donations, Not Donors, to Washington |
Festivities to be scaled down, but big donors are promised perks such as a virtual concert and VIP tickets to a future in-person event |
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| 2020-12-17 07:37:00 |
Markets |
South Korea’s Zombie Companies Are Scarier Than the Movies |
The pandemic has exacerbated South Korea’s burgeoning corporate debt, too much of which is going to ossifying firms and dragging on the country’s economic potential |
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| 2020-12-17 07:26:00 |
World |
Top Pentagon General Meets With Taliban to Prod Afghan Peace Talks |
Gen. Mark Milley spoke with group’s leaders in Qatar in a bid to end the 20-year war in Afghanistan |
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| 2020-12-17 07:09:00 |
World |
Germany’s Winning Covid Strategy Has Stopped Working |
The country fared much better than European neighbors in the first wave, but the autumn surge has hit it harder |
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| 2020-12-17 07:04:00 |
World |
French President Macron Tests Positive for Covid-19 |
This week Macron met with a number of European leaders |
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| 2020-12-17 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19, Election Jitters Were No Match for Heard Readers |
Subscribers’ picks beat both the market and our columnists in Heard on the Street’s fourth annual stock-picking contest |
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| 2020-12-17 07:00:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash, Grubhub, Others Could Face a Pared-Down Menu |
Delivery platforms could lose their appeal for restaurants after the coronavirus pandemic ends |
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| 2020-12-17 06:30:00 |
Markets |
Housing Market Won’t Mind Libor’s Lingering Around |
Superlow rates may be slowing the move to a replacement benchmark; more time for some loans to switch could ease the final transition |
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| 2020-12-17 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Big Pharma Checkup, Reviving Zombie Brands, High-End Purchasing |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-17 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
New Ad Fraud Scheme Highlights a Growing Problem for Streaming TV |
Oracle says it detected a continuing effort to lure ad dollars with simulated devices and apps |
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| 2020-12-17 05:37:00 |
Markets |
Rio Tinto Names Jakob Stausholm CEO, as It Seeks to Rebuild Reputation |
New chief will be tasked with restoring trust with traditional owners of Juukan Gorge caves, which the company destroyed |
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| 2020-12-17 05:30:00 |
Business |
Peter Jackson’s Special-Effects Firm Looks to Become a Content Producer |
Demand from streaming services creates opportunities for the company behind the visual effects of ‘Avatar’ and ‘Avengers’ |
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| 2020-12-17 05:30:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Closed Borders and a Once-Hot Apartment Market Crumbled |
Australia has been hit hard by sagging demand because immigrants and foreign students have been shut out |
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| 2020-12-17 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Tesla-Style Rally Puts Chinese Electric-Vehicle Makers on Par With GM, Ford |
Chinese EV companies—most of them unprofitable—have seen their valuations soar to levels similar to those of the American auto giants |
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| 2020-12-17 05:30:00 |
Business |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Likely to Get Backing From FDA Panel, Chairman Says |
Agency, which cleared Pfizer vaccine last week, has called new offering ‘highly effective’ |
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| 2020-12-17 05:11:00 |
World |
U.S. Stood Up by China at Military Safety Meeting |
People’s Liberation Army no-show at scheduled bilateral dialogue is the first in memory, U.S. defense official says |
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| 2020-12-17 04:49:00 |
Markets |
Who Wins From Brexit? New York |
However current negotiations between the U.K. and EU end, U.S. swap exchanges stand to gain European business |
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| 2020-12-17 04:17:00 |
Business |
Toyota’s Chief Says Electric Vehicles Are Overhyped |
Akio Toyoda says converting entirely to EVs could cost hundreds of billions of dollars and make cars unaffordable for average people |
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| 2020-12-16 22:51:00 |
Business |
NASA Makes Blue Origin Eligible to Launch Future Missions Without Crews |
Jeff Bezos and his company’s New Glenn rocket, which hasn’t yet flown, get nod to potentially carry scientific payloads later this decade |
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| 2020-12-16 22:00:00 |
Business |
BarkBox to Go Public in $1.6 Billion Deal |
Dog-supplies startup is latest company to go public by merging with a blank-check company |
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| 2020-12-16 20:35:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Get Covid-19 Vaccine in Public Next Week, Pence on Friday |
President-elect and vice president aim to promote safety of shot |
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| 2020-12-16 19:19:00 |
U.S. |
Pompeo Cancels Party for Ambassadors After Coronavirus Exposure |
Secretary of state goes into quarantine after unspecified encounter, State Department says |
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| 2020-12-16 19:02:00 |
Business |
China’s Luckin Coffee to Pay $180 Million to Settle Accounting-Fraud Claims |
SEC says the company intentionally faked more than $300 million in retail sales |
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| 2020-12-16 19:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Faces Unionization Push in Alabama, a Test in Labor Organizing Bid |
Election to be scheduled for workers at company’s Bessemer facility |
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| 2020-12-16 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Fed’s Stimulus Paradox |
The central bank again revises its growth forecasts upward. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Angus King’s Gambit |
Maine’s Senator wants free entertainment streaming for all. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Georgia’s Audit of Ballot Signatures |
Checking Cobb County’s absentees to shore up public confidence. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Choice |
The Turkish leader can embrace the West or accept sanctions. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
Joe Biden’s Cabinet of Diversity |
Does politics have a larger purpose than dividing power by multiple categories? |
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| 2020-12-16 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Needs a Conciliatory Tone |
The new president should stop dwelling on the election, even if the old one won’t. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Remember the Persecuted at Christmas |
Covid restrictions are mild compared with what many of the faithful endure. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:21:00 |
Books |
‘Unsinkable’ Review: Set Ablaze, Still Fighting |
German planes were spotted high above. What followed may have been the most intense aerial attack on a single ship during all of World War II. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Vaccine Shakedown at the WTO |
Mercantile interests are behind India’s and South Africa’s high-minded talk about helping the poor. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:11:00 |
Opinion |
Now We’re Cooking With Gas. But Tomorrow? |
The Sierra Club hijacks a state agency in an effort to force Californians to use electric stoves and ovens. |
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| 2020-12-16 18:10:00 |
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Fed’s Powell Says Treasury Market Will Eventually Stand on Its Own Again |
The Fed is buying $120 billion a month in Treasurys and mortgage bonds |
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| 2020-12-16 18:01:00 |
Tech |
Pinterest Pledges Changes to Workplace Culture After Discrimination Settlement |
Social-media company said independent review recommends mandatory unconscious-bias training |
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| 2020-12-16 17:46:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Trial Over Mistaken Citigroup Payment Focuses on Revlon Lenders’ Knowledge |
A federal judge weighed evidence on whether recipients knew the payment was made in error |
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| 2020-12-16 16:58:00 |
Business |
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Wants Boies Schiller Documents Kept Secret |
Prosecutors argue records aren’t covered by attorney-client privilege and should be seen by jury |
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| 2020-12-16 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Cybersecurity Official Fired by Trump Last Month Says U.S. Election Was Secure |
At Senate hearing, Republicans air concerns of voting irregularities; Democrats accuse them of spreading unsubstantiated claims |
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| 2020-12-16 16:56:00 |
World |
Lockerbie Bombing: U.S. Said to Be Near Charges for Another Suspect in 1988 Plane Crash |
Charges aimed at a top bomb-maker for late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi |
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| 2020-12-16 16:54:00 |
Business |
Roku Signs Deal to Carry HBO Max, Ending Standoff |
Dispute had threatened to leave Roku customers without access to an upcoming ‘Wonder Woman’ movie |
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| 2020-12-16 16:51:00 |
Markets |
Fed Keeps Foot on the Gas |
Central bank pledges to keep up asset purchases, giving investors less reason to worry about high stock prices |
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| 2020-12-16 16:44:00 |
Tech |
States Allege Google Cut Deal With Facebook to Rig Online Ad Market |
Texas-led group of states accuses Alphabet unit of striking arrangement with rival tech giant to preserve its own dominance; legal action follows federal case |
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| 2020-12-16 16:23:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Approves Scaled-Back Disclosure Rule for Energy, Mining Companies |
Latest version of the rule attempts to ease compliance burden while implementing a Dodd-Frank provision that is supposed to combat corruption |
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| 2020-12-16 16:22:00 |
World |
Fourteen People Convicted in Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack Trial |
Judge hands prison sentences to those charged with assisting the three men who carried out the 2015 terrorist attacks |
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| 2020-12-16 16:19:00 |
Opinion |
The Swalwell Timeline |
Did a communist spy know the congressman was about to assume oversight of the CIA? |
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| 2020-12-16 16:04:00 |
Business |
Tyson Fires Pork Plant Managers After Probe Into Covid-19 Bets |
Seven terminated after investigation into claims that managers wagered on infections among employees, and pressured workers to stay on the job |
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| 2020-12-16 16:00:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Expected to Reshape Health-Care Sector, HHS Says |
Pandemic will have profound effect on provision, consumption and spending in 2020 and beyond, report finds; full impact isn’t yet known |
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| 2020-12-16 15:40:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court to Hear NCAA Antitrust Case on College-Athlete Compensation |
Justices agree to take up NCAA appeal of ruling that it unlawfully limited competition for college athletes |
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| 2020-12-16 15:32:00 |
Tech |
Twitter to Take Down False Claims About Covid-19 Vaccines |
It is the tech company’s latest effort to slow the spread of false claims related to the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-16 15:28:00 |
U.S. |
Kenyan Man Charged With Plotting Sept. 11-Style Attack |
U.S. prosecutors say Cholo Abdi Abdullah was acting at direction of terrorist group al Shabaab |
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| 2020-12-16 15:28:00 |
Dance Review |
‘The Nutcracker’ Reviews: Balanchine at Home for the Holidays |
New York City Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet offer filmed productions of George Balanchine’s staging of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic. |
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| 2020-12-16 15:18:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Face Challenges Forecasting Capital Spending Plans for 2021 |
Finance chiefs must decide whether to make long-term investments based on changes in demand during the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-16 15:16:00 |
Opinion |
Can Cancel Culture Be Measured in Degrees? |
The issue raised by Mr. Epstein has nothing to do with women as such, but with a certain hypocrisy about what constitutes genuine accomplishment. |
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| 2020-12-16 15:14:00 |
Opinion |
Becerra Is the Right Lawyer for the Biden Health Agenda |
The selection of Xavier Becerra to run the Department of Health and Human Services shows that Joe Biden’s team knows what it wants to do. |
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| 2020-12-16 15:11:00 |
Opinion |
Economics of Solar Energy Failures Have Been Ignored |
Today’s best lithium-ion batteries have only a fraction of the energy density of hydrocarbons from oil and gas. |
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| 2020-12-16 14:45:00 |
World |
China Moon Mission Ends as Lunar Probe Returns to Earth With Fragments |
With a landing in the snow, the Chinese space program executes the final stage of its third trip to explore the moon’s surface |
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| 2020-12-16 14:43:00 |
World |
Nigeria Horrified Over Abducted Schoolboys, as Parents Anxiously Wait |
Answers demanded on how Boko Haram jihadists could have again struck a remote corner of the country to seize hundreds of children |
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| 2020-12-16 14:36:00 |
Economy |
Fed Updates Plans for Bond Buying, but Makes No Changes to Asset Purchases |
Most central bank officials project interest rates will remain near zero for at least three years |
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| 2020-12-16 14:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Coronavirus Ended Japan’s Tourist Boom, but Kyoto Carries On |
While still off-limits to most international tourists, Kyoto in many ways feels remarkably unchanged, writes Pico Iyer of his adopted home |
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| 2020-12-16 14:28:00 |
Politics |
Second Stimulus Checks and Covid-19 Aid—What’s In and What’s Out |
Lawmakers also consider jobless aid, money for schools, small businesses, vaccine distribution |
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| 2020-12-16 14:24:00 |
Business |
Amazon Lobbies for Its Workers to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine |
In letter to CDC, e-commerce giant requested that its front-line employees get inoculated ‘at earliest appropriate time’ |
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| 2020-12-16 14:15:00 |
Opinion |
What Raphael Warnock Believes About Israel |
The Atlanta clergyman often sounds more like a transnational leftist than an American politician. |
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| 2020-12-16 14:14:00 |
Logistics Report |
British Ports Are Struggling Under a Crush of Containers |
IKEA and Honda are among the prominent companies hit as a flood of pre-Brexit business floods major U.K. gateways |
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| 2020-12-16 14:14:00 |
Opinion |
Beethoven’s Fifth, Ninth and 250th |
He never heard his own later works, but we’re still listening. |
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| 2020-12-16 14:08:00 |
World |
Sweden’s Covid-19 Policy Comes Under Fresh Scrutiny |
Report faults government’s strategy of avoiding mandatory restrictions; prime minister says country underestimated autumn surge |
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| 2020-12-16 13:30:00 |
Markets |
Europe Will Need a Loan Crisis to Create a Post-Covid Bad Bank |
Underwhelming plans for dealing with a prospective surge in bad debts highlight the political challenges posed by the EU’s proposal |
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| 2020-12-16 13:18:00 |
U.S. |
Pfizer to Complete First Covid-19 Vaccine Shipments in U.S. |
A second round of shipments was slated to start Thursday and finish Sunday |
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| 2020-12-16 13:15:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Wades Into ‘Fortnite’ Maker’s Dispute With Apple |
Social-networking company also dials up criticism of Apple’s plan to allow iPhone users to restrict access to personal data |
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| 2020-12-16 12:58:00 |
World |
French Court Convicts Former Vatican Envoy of Sexual Assault |
Archbishop Luigi Ventura is one of several prominent Catholic churchmen accused of sexual misconduct in recent years |
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| 2020-12-16 12:58:00 |
Markets |
MSCI Drops Chinese Stocks on U.S. Blacklist |
The move, affecting stocks in seven Chinese companies, will take effect by the close of business on Jan. 5 |
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| 2020-12-16 12:45:00 |
Markets |
Help Arriving None Too Soon for Retailers |
Disappointing retail sales report sets stage for a difficult winter, but new round of government support could ease the pain |
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| 2020-12-16 12:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
MLB Retrospectively Elevates Negro Leagues to Major League Status |
The move grants recognition to some of baseball’s pioneers from 1920 to 1948 and immediately rewrites the game’s record books |
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| 2020-12-16 12:33:00 |
World |
As Arab States Recognize Israel, Egypt’s ‘Cold Peace’ Points to Challenges Ahead |
Egypt was the first Arab country to recognize Israel more than 40 years ago, but the relationship shows the challenges of translating government ties into grass roots goodwill |
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| 2020-12-16 12:19:00 |
Politics |
Treasury Designates Vietnam, Switzerland as Currency Manipulators |
Report says the two countries had intervened in foreign exchange markets in a persistent, one-sided manner to limit appreciations of their currencies |
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| 2020-12-16 12:06:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Tops $20,000 for First Time |
The milestone is the latest bullish sign for cryptocurrencies |
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| 2020-12-16 12:02:00 |
Life & Arts |
Alone for Covid Holidays? Family Recipes, Flexibility and Online Connections Can Help |
How people across the U.S. are dealing with a more solitary holiday season |
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| 2020-12-16 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Staying Safe for Covid Christmas Means Tough Choices, Feelings of Loss and Planning for 2021 |
How people across the globe are adapting traditions to protect their loved ones |
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| 2020-12-16 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Covid Can’t Steal Christmas’: Americans Reinvent Holiday Traditions During Coronavirus |
How people across the U.S. are finding new ways to mark the holidays |
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| 2020-12-16 12:01:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Executions Fall to 29-Year Low |
States put seven inmates to death, while the federal government carried out 10 death sentences |
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| 2020-12-16 11:55:00 |
Politics |
Second Round of Stimulus Checks Discussed By Congressional Leaders |
They are nearing a Covid-19 relief package expected to exclude state and local funding, liability protections |
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| 2020-12-16 11:53:00 |
Markets |
Wish Parent ContextLogic Starts Trading Below IPO Price |
The IPO marks one of the last public-market debuts this year but stands in contrast with the appetite for last week’s debuts of Airbnb and DoorDash |
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| 2020-12-16 11:51:00 |
Business |
Aphria and Tilray to Merge to Create Biggest Global Cannabis Company |
Combination of Canadian firms would control 17% of country’s adult-use market by revenue, at $686 million |
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| 2020-12-16 11:18:00 |
World |
Brexit Negotiations Inch Forward—With One Key Obstacle |
Deal on future relations between U.K. and EU needs to be in place in weeks |
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| 2020-12-16 11:07:00 |
Markets |
Should You Borrow to the Hilt and Put It All Into Stocks? |
Experience of one notable investor shows the opportunities and pitfalls of borrowing for the long run |
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| 2020-12-16 10:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Want to ‘Travel’ During Covid? Look Through Foreign Windows, Digitally |
Starved for a change of scenery? This user-generated website lets you flip through hundreds of other window views around the world. |
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| 2020-12-16 09:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
We Tested 50 Face Moisturizers to Find the Best |
Come winter, both men and women encounter dry, parched skin. So we set out to uncover the most soothing, yet not sticky creams for all skin types and desires. |
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| 2020-12-16 08:42:00 |
Markets |
American Outdoor Brands, Tilray: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors monitor fiscal stimulus talks and await new statements from the Federal Reserve |
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| 2020-12-16 08:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Kia Sorento: Finally, an SUV That’s the Right Size for Families |
SUVs are getting too big—and too pricey. Kia’s sleeker midsize Sorento trims the fat without sacrificing the third-row seat, giving the middle class a break, says Dan Neil. |
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| 2020-12-16 08:00:00 |
Business |
StockX Snags $2.8 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Round |
Online marketplace for sneakers and streetwear raised $275 million from private investors |
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| 2020-12-16 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Big Tech and Antitrust: A Path Forward |
With so much uncertainty, let’s embrace a policy agenda that is premised on curiosity |
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| 2020-12-16 07:57:00 |
Business |
Texas’ Tax Advantage Is All About Individuals, Not Business Taxes |
Companies moving from California likely won’t see their own tax bills shrink, but executives and employees could pay less |
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| 2020-12-16 07:46:00 |
World |
Paris Is Fined for Breaking France’s Gender Rules—by Hiring Too Many Women |
Mayor Anne Hidalgo appointed 11 women and five men to senior roles at city hall in 2018, and now has to pay a $110,000 fine |
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| 2020-12-16 07:35:00 |
Markets |
EU Unveils Plans to Help Banks Clean Up Soured Covid-19 Loans |
The proposal is a way to help Europe’s creaky banks navigate the downturn and be strong enough to lend during the recovery |
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| 2020-12-16 07:00:00 |
Business |
The Coronavirus-Era Shopping Response to a Downturn: Trade Up |
Consumers across income brackets use savings to splurge on high-end items; three $10,000 watches, ‘gilt gifting’ |
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| 2020-12-16 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Massachusetts Regulators to File Complaint Against Robinhood |
The wildly popular trading platform exposed Massachusetts investors to ‘unnecessary trading risks,’ according to the complaint |
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| 2020-12-16 06:30:00 |
Economy |
Europe’s Economy Steadies as Vaccine Hopes Cheer Businesses |
Surveys of purchasing managers point to a stabilization, but setbacks remain likely as infections stay high |
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| 2020-12-16 06:25:00 |
Markets |
Rising U.K. House Prices Drive Mortgage Surge for Banks |
Mortgage lending has been a rare bright spot for banks as U.K. property prices hit records |
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| 2020-12-16 06:21:00 |
Markets |
China’s Champion Chip Maker Checks if Co-CEO Still Wants to Work There |
SMIC shares fell after reports one of its leaders planned to resign, which was news to the company, and MSCI moved to evict it from its indexes |
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| 2020-12-16 06:18:00 |
Tech |
Huawei Gets Conditional Green Light in Germany as Government Approves Security Bill |
New network-security legislation is latest setback for U.S. effort to rein in Chinese tech giant |
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| 2020-12-16 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Real Estate Losers, Retail’s Wild Ride, Manufacturing’s Long Decline |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-16 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
E-Commerce to Total a Quarter of Global Retail by 2024, GroupM Forecasts |
Accelerated online shopping will inspire new strategies from marketers trying to capitalize on the trend |
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| 2020-12-16 05:30:00 |
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Back From the Brink: Buyers Snatch Up Moribund Brands for a Second Life Online |
Lord & Taylor, Stein Mart and Pier 1 Imports are among a number of zombie brands salvaged from bankruptcy and being reenvisioned as online-only retailers |
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| 2020-12-16 05:30:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Volunteers Note Occasional Harsh Side Effects |
Most report mild side effects, but those experiencing worse still recommend the shots |
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| 2020-12-16 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumers Hold Back on Spending Early in Holiday Shopping Season |
Retail sales in November are forecast to decline, ending six months of spending growth |
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| 2020-12-16 05:30:00 |
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Biden Faces Early Test on Digital Trade With EU Privacy Talks |
Restrictions on data transfers from the EU have created uncertainty for thousands of U.S. businesses |
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| 2020-12-16 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Pile Into ETFs Devoted to Socially Responsible ESG |
Funds focusing on environmental, social and corporate governance practices draw record amount |
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| 2020-12-16 05:30:00 |
Economy |
December Fed Meeting to Focus on Asset Purchases |
Officials are considering changes to large-scale bond buying and will present new economic and interest-rate projections |
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| 2020-12-16 05:26:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Tick up as Investors Await Stimulus Deal, Economic Data |
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to disclose its latest economic projections and offer guidance on monetary policy on Wednesday afternoon |
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| 2020-12-16 04:32:00 |
Markets |
The Contradictions of China’s Real-Estate Boom Can’t Keep Going |
Real-estate developers provide much-needed economic activity and land purchases. A squeeze on their balance sheets by the government would have impacts on international markets. |
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| 2020-12-16 01:00:00 |
Commodities |
BP Boosts Its Bet on Trees |
With majority ownership of Finite Carbon, the oil giant plans to take global the business of paying landowners not to cut down trees |
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| 2020-12-15 20:06:00 |
Markets |
Labor Department Finishes Fiduciary Rule for Retirement Plans |
But regulation affecting trillions of dollars in retirement accounts is likely to face revision by Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-15 19:42:00 |
CFO Journal |
Air Canada Promotes Company Insider to CFO |
The carrier’s current finance chief is set to become chief executive in February |
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| 2020-12-15 19:25:00 |
Tech |
Google’s Gmail Faces Service Disruptions Again |
Users encounter problems a day after a wider disruption to Google services |
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| 2020-12-15 19:14:00 |
Tech |
Texas Hires Lawyers to Handle Antitrust Case Against Google |
Google has denied any anticompetitive behavior; a Texas suit would follow a U.S. suit |
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| 2020-12-15 18:53:00 |
CIO Journal |
Public-Sector Tech Braces for Even Tighter Budgets |
State budget shortfalls resulting from the pandemic threaten a push by IT leaders for improved digital services, cybersecurity |
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| 2020-12-15 18:52:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Mallinckrodt Shareholders Fight for a Seat at the Bankruptcy Bargaining Table |
Caught in wave of opioid lawsuits, the drugmaker wants to leave shareholders behind in chapter 11 |
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| 2020-12-15 18:45:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Tap Jennifer Granholm for Energy Secretary |
Former Michigan governor pushed state to increase use of renewable energy |
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| 2020-12-15 18:35:00 |
Politics |
Trump Organization Ordered to Turn Over Documents to New York Attorney General |
President’s company had tried to shield the records from a state civil fraud investigation |
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| 2020-12-15 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Congress Punts on China Stocks |
A vague bill leaves accounting details to regulators and lobbyists. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Europe’s Digital Power Play |
Tying down U.S. behemoths won’t boost European competitors. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
Secrets of the Oracle Prosecution |
A letter reveals the animus behind a dubious labor lawsuit. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:25:00 |
Opinion |
The Market the Central Bank Bought |
The Bank of Japan becomes the country’s largest stockholder. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:22:00 |
Politics |
White House National Security Adviser O’Brien Cuts Trip Short to Address SolarWinds Hack |
O’Brien will hold meetings Tuesday and Wednesday to address suspected Russian hack of U.S. government agencies |
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| 2020-12-15 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Is Remote Learning an ‘Easy A’? |
Students discuss whether the pandemic has raised or lowered colleges’ standards. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
An Intelligent Discussion About Race and IQ Is Possible |
James Flynn approached one of social science’s most controversial topics with logic and empiricism. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
The Trouble With Facial Recognition Doesn’t Justify a Ban |
It’s helped find thousands of dangerous criminals. Reasonable limits can prevent abuse and error. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:18:00 |
CFO Journal |
New Volkswagen CFO Tasked With Boosting Efficiencies |
Arno Antlitz is set to take over from current finance chief Frank Witter in mid-2021 |
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| 2020-12-15 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: A Scholar |
‘The real aim for our ire should be @jamestaranto the editor of their op-ed page.’ |
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| 2020-12-15 18:16:00 |
Books |
‘The Speed Game’ Review: Fast Break Forever |
A veteran coach reflects on Kareem, Magic and a style of play. The key is never to let up. Slowing down only gives the other team a moment to rest. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Vaccines vs. Lockdowns |
Science triumphed but shouldn’t we have cut corners and moved faster? |
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| 2020-12-15 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Coercion in Xinjiang’s Cotton Fields |
The West needs wider controls on Chinese imports produced with forced labor. |
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| 2020-12-15 18:11:00 |
Politics |
Biden Visits Georgia to Rally Support for Democrats in Senate Runoffs |
President-elect urges state’s voters to give him working majority in Senate at start of administration |
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| 2020-12-15 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
What Will We Do Without Trump? |
A reckoning for resistance media. |
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| 2020-12-15 17:50:00 |
U.S. |
Census Estimates U.S. Population Grew 8% in Last Decade, Slowest Since the 1930s |
Census Bureau released population estimate ahead of results of 2020 census count that wrapped up in October |
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| 2020-12-15 17:04:00 |
Opinion |
States, Cities and the Gigantic Covid Bailout |
Shouldn’t some care be exercised in how we give money to the politicians? |
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| 2020-12-15 17:03:00 |
Opinion |
Oregon Lawmakers Ignore Oregon, U.S. Law |
‘The dream of a Nation of equal citizens in a society where race is irrelevant to personal opportunity and achievement would be lost in a mosaic of shifting preferences based on inherently unmeasurable claims of past wrongs.’ |
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| 2020-12-15 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
Between God and Proper Insurance Coverage |
Many times the real issue is accepting the cost of the decisions we’ve made when an unfortunate loss occurs. |
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| 2020-12-15 16:54:00 |
Music Review |
‘McCartney III’ by Paul McCartney Review: Songs From a Homebound Beatle |
His tour canceled owing to Covid-19, the musician put together an album at home in England on which he plays all the instruments and displays a still vibrant compositional flair. |
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| 2020-12-15 16:52:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Stand’ Review: A Dystopia for Today and Tomorrow |
This adaptation of a Stephen King novel about a pandemic is especially timely in the age of Covid, but also stands up as a lasting work in the genre. |
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| 2020-12-15 16:48:00 |
U.S. |
Pfizer Expands Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout to Hospitals Across the U.S. |
More front-line health-care workers receive the first dose of the shot as hospitals devise rationing methods for limited supplies |
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| 2020-12-15 16:46:00 |
World |
Saudi Arabia Reins in Spending to Contain Deficit |
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will have to cut back on his outsize projects meant to diversify the economy |
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| 2020-12-15 16:38:00 |
Politics |
Facebook to Allow Political Ads for Georgia Runoffs |
Social-media giant to maintain broader blackout on political ads unconnected to Jan. 5 Senate races |
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| 2020-12-15 16:32:00 |
Politics |
Biden Selects Pete Buttigieg to Lead Transportation Department |
The former South Bend, Ind., mayor endorsed Biden after dropping his bid for the Democratic nomination in March |
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| 2020-12-15 16:29:00 |
U.S. |
Gun Maker Smith & Wesson Sues New Jersey to Block Subpoena |
Democratic attorney general is seeking evidence of fraudulent marketing by firearms manufacturer, according to lawsuit |
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| 2020-12-15 16:29:00 |
World |
Mexico Passes Law Curbing Operations of Foreign Security Agents |
U.S. says measure risks crippling bilateral efforts to fight drug gangs |
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| 2020-12-15 16:07:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Art of Political Murder’ Review: Justice Shattered Then Served |
A documentary looks into the killing of a Guatemalan bishop who had exposed military crimes. |
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| 2020-12-15 16:05:00 |
Music Review |
‘Wilhelm Kempff Edition’ Review: A Classical Colossus |
An 80-CD set of the German pianist’s recordings abounds with thoughtful interpretations, including renditions of the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven and Schubert. |
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| 2020-12-15 15:59:00 |
U.S. |
Peter Nygard Indicted in Sex-Trafficking Probe |
Retail tycoon arrested in Canada; charges in an indictment unsealed by Manhattan federal prosecutors |
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| 2020-12-15 15:59:00 |
Politics |
Congressional Leaders to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Covid-19, Year-End Spending Bill |
First meeting in weeks of top four leaders signals they could be ready to make difficult decisions needed to cut a deal |
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| 2020-12-15 15:51:00 |
Economy |
Fed Says It Now Has Formal Membership in Global Climate Finance Group |
Joining concludes the Fed’s status as a lone hold out from a group that counts the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of Canada and many others as members |
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| 2020-12-15 15:45:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.K. Watchdog Fines Barclays Units $34.7 Million Over Treatment of Customers in Arrears |
Barclays said it has since implemented changes to its systems, processes and training and sought to redress customers |
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| 2020-12-15 15:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are ‘Color of the Year’ Pronouncements Actually Helpful? |
Annually, paint manufacturers and color specialists choose a supposedly zeitgeisty hue, to great fanfare. Here, design pros debate the tradition’s merits. |
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| 2020-12-15 15:37:00 |
Opinion |
A Simple Framework for Financial Advice |
A new Labor Department rule dovetails with last year’s SEC guidance to ensure that individual investors receive recommendations that are in their best interest. |
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| 2020-12-15 15:21:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Cabinet and White House Picks: Who They Are and What We Know |
From West Wing to national security, president-elect has started making plans to fill his administration |
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| 2020-12-15 15:08:00 |
Markets |
Short-Term Oil-Demand Outlook in Rich Countries Is Bleak |
The International Energy Agency said it would be several months before Covid-19 vaccinations begin to lift oil demand |
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| 2020-12-15 15:04:00 |
Politics |
Georgia to Review Mail-in Ballot Signatures to Boost Confidence in Elections |
Audit of signed envelopes won’t change outcome of presidential race in state, top official says |
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| 2020-12-15 14:36:00 |
Markets |
European Bank Dividend Ban Lifted, but Restrictions Remain |
European banks can resume dividends next year, cautioned not to go overboard on staff bonuses |
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| 2020-12-15 14:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Nostalgia (and Snoop Dogg) Sparked a Retro Hockey-Jersey Craze |
From Adidas’s ongoing partnership with the NHL to styles by streetwear labels like Supreme, throwback jerseys are infiltrating the fashion world |
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| 2020-12-15 14:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Giannis Antetokounmpo Decides to Stay in Milwaukee |
The Greek star surprised the league by agreeing to sign a five-year, $228 million deal with the Bucks that takes him off next summer’s free agent market. |
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| 2020-12-15 14:22:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Congratulates Biden, Harris on Election Win |
Day after Electoral College reaffirmed Biden’s victory, many top Republicans acknowledge for first time that President Trump lost his re-election bid |
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| 2020-12-15 14:12:00 |
Experience Report |
Verishop Brings Group Video Shopping to Its E-Commerce Platform |
The feature lets friends shop together over video and look at each other’s picks in a shared shopping bag |
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| 2020-12-15 13:25:00 |
Tech |
Tech Giants Face New Rules in Europe, Backed by Huge Fines |
Proposed bills would be the bloc’s most ambitious internet laws since GDPR |
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| 2020-12-15 12:51:00 |
Markets |
Big Pharma Passes Its Annual Checkup |
Upbeat outlooks from AbbVie and Lilly don’t depend on coronavirus drugs, which should have investors encouraged |
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| 2020-12-15 12:36:00 |
Opinion |
A New Way to Lead the Free World |
The authoritarian tide has risen, but a global alliance of democracies would help turn it back. |
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| 2020-12-15 12:35:00 |
Markets |
Top SEC Markets Regulator to Leave After Battling Exchanges |
Brett Redfearn will leave his job as director of the SEC’s trading and markets division at the end of December |
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| 2020-12-15 12:34:00 |
Opinion |
Institutions Saved the 2020 Election |
Trump may refuse to concede, but the judiciary and the states did their duty. |
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| 2020-12-15 12:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bucatini all’Amatriciana |
And it’s easy to see why. With its winning combination of tomatoes, guanciale and just a hint of chile, bucatini all’Amatriciana hits just the right balance of bright and rich, bold and nuanced. |
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| 2020-12-15 12:13:00 |
Markets |
Iranian Oil Exports Rise as Tehran Circumvents Sanctions, Finds New Buyers |
Sales have risen but remain sharply down since the U.S.’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign began |
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| 2020-12-15 12:05:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Quick Pasta Recipe Is a Roman Classic |
And it’s easy to see why. With its winning combination of tomatoes, guanciale and just a hint of chile, bucatini all’Amatriciana hits just the right balance of bright and rich, bold and nuanced. |
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| 2020-12-15 12:04:00 |
Politics |
More Republicans Now Say Joe Biden Is President-Elect |
Lawmakers’ comments come as state electors made Joe Biden’s victory official |
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| 2020-12-15 11:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
High-End City Dining Turns to Suburban Delivery During the Pandemic |
Meals from elite urban restaurants are traveling long distances to reach customers |
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| 2020-12-15 11:30:00 |
Economy |
Manufacturing, Mining Drive November Increase in Industrial Production |
Output rises 0.4% but remains below pre-pandemic levels |
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| 2020-12-15 11:04:00 |
Markets |
Europe’s New Tech Regulations Will Bite, Eventually |
U.S. tech giants face a growing host of new rules in the region intended to change how they operate and grow |
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| 2020-12-15 10:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Help Others During This Holiday Season |
Here are some of the messages of hope that spiritual leaders are delivering during the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-15 10:15:00 |
Business |
Vogue’s Anna Wintour Promoted to Chief Content Officer for Condé Nast |
Longtime editor to take charge of global editorial operations after a year punctuated by layoffs and diversity issues |
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| 2020-12-15 09:54:00 |
Markets |
Zara’s Owner Will Feel the Chill This Winter |
Fast-fashion chain’s rapidly growing online business can only partly offset a fresh wave of store closures |
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| 2020-12-15 08:59:00 |
Markets |
Take-Two, Occidental Petroleum, Moderna: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures ticked higher as investors welcomed signs of progress on stimulus |
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| 2020-12-15 08:37:00 |
World |
No More Bashing Kim Jong Un’s Regime at the Border, South Korea Says |
Sending leaflets or other materials into North Korea without Seoul’s permission will be punishable with a fine or imprisonment |
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| 2020-12-15 08:06:00 |
Life & Arts |
Lamar Jackson Cramps, Comes Back and Saves the Ravens’ Season |
The reigning MVP missed most of the fourth quarter while his team lost the lead. He returned to deliver a thrilling win in a frenetic final two minutes |
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| 2020-12-15 08:00:00 |
Property Report |
A-Rod Swings for the Fences With New Hotel Real-Estate Fund |
Former Major League Baseball MVP Alex Rodriguez, now a real-estate mogul, joins a $650 million hotel fund |
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| 2020-12-15 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Co-Working Volatility Is Making the Office Market More Precarious |
Vacancies are starting to soar, as many companies work remotely |
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| 2020-12-15 08:00:00 |
World |
Japan’s Asteroid Mission Retrieves Lots of Black Dirt |
Scientists find crumbly samples of the asteroid Ryugu in capsule, secure first sample of extraterrestrial gases |
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| 2020-12-15 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Huge Challenge Awaits Jeffrey Zients, Biden’s Coronavirus Czar |
Former Obama adviser helped fix Affordable Care Act website after flawed launch |
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| 2020-12-15 07:48:00 |
World |
Europe Chafes at Slow Pace of Covid-19 Vaccine Approval |
U.S., Canada and U.K. have started vaccinating, but the region where the Pfizer-BioNTech shot was developed is still waiting for it |
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| 2020-12-15 07:48:00 |
Tech |
Suspected Russian Cyberattack Began With a Little-Known but Ubiquitous Software Company |
SolarWinds provides the tools many companies use to manage their computer networks. That’s what made the hack so pernicious. |
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| 2020-12-15 07:42:00 |
Business |
VW Board Backs CEO’s Electric-Car Focus |
Agreement puts labor tensions to rest for now, boosting VW shares |
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| 2020-12-15 07:00:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
The Chainsmokers and Tony Hawk Back Public.com |
The app lets people buy fractions of stock with relatively small amounts of money, and also share their experiences and views on investing |
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| 2020-12-15 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Marriott Lays Off Hundreds of Workers at Times Square Hotel |
Company tells 850 employees to prepare for March 12 end date, as Covid-19 pummels New York’s hotel industry |
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| 2020-12-15 06:41:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Stimulus Won’t Do Heavy Lifting in 2021 |
The beginning of a global cyclical uptick might seem like a great time to own heavy industrial shares, but that part of China’s recovery is already long in the tooth |
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| 2020-12-15 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Tracking Bitcoin, Client Holiday Gifts, The Office Isn’t Going Away |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-15 05:38:00 |
Tech |
Twitter Fined $546,000 in First Cross-Border GDPR Case for U.S. Tech Firm |
The fine for late notification of a data breach took nearly two years to decide |
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| 2020-12-15 05:37:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Bets Future on Managing More Rich People’s Money |
Chief Executive Thomas Gottstein laid out his vision for the Swiss bank, which has struggled to please investors in recent years |
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| 2020-12-15 05:30:00 |
Business |
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Is Next in Line for Authorization |
Data on shot’s effectiveness to be released Tuesday, followed by public hearing Thursday |
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| 2020-12-15 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Real Estate’s Biggest Losers Enjoy a One-Month Stock Bounce |
Share prices for hotels, retail and office landlords have jumped on promising vaccine results |
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| 2020-12-15 05:30:00 |
Business |
FedEx, UPS Are Managing Surge in Packages With Strict Limits on Shippers |
Both carriers are posting high on-time scores in part by limiting what they pick up, creating backlogs for Costco and other shippers |
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| 2020-12-15 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Fannie, Freddie Privatization Decisions Likely to Be Left to Biden Administration |
Mnuchin says Treasury is not focused on legal move to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before President Trump leaves office |
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| 2020-12-15 05:10:00 |
World |
Putin Acknowledges Biden’s U.S. Election Win for First Time |
Russia’s president says he is ready to cooperate with the incoming Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-15 04:58:00 |
Markets |
Stock Futures Rise as Investors Track Stimulus Talks |
Markets are reflecting muted optimism among investors that lawmakers will reach a deal on a slimmed-down relief package before the year-end holiday season |
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| 2020-12-15 01:22:00 |
World |
China’s Economy Continues Broad Recovery Despite Covid-19 Surge Elsewhere |
Industrial output, investment and consumer spending all grew at faster paces in November |
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| 2020-12-14 20:33:00 |
Politics |
Who Is Jeffrey Rosen, Who Will Succeed Attorney General William Barr? |
Deputy attorney general never worked as a prosecutor but has taken a leading role at the Justice Department in recent corporate cases |
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| 2020-12-14 20:22:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Group Nine Media Explores Blank-Check Company for Digital-Media Acquisitions |
Owner of digital brands such as The Dodo and NowThis is considering acquiring competitors through a special-purpose acquisition company |
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| 2020-12-14 20:09:00 |
Opinion |
Thank You, Bill Barr |
The Attorney General was the right man for the job in hyper-partisan times. |
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| 2020-12-14 20:08:00 |
Opinion |
An Unspecial Counsel for Hunter Biden |
Holding the next AG accountable for how the case is handled. |
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| 2020-12-14 20:07:00 |
Politics |
Biden Closes In on Picks for Key Environmental Posts |
President-elect will soon make his choices to head the EPA and Interior Department, among other positions |
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| 2020-12-14 20:07:00 |
Opinion |
Your New Climate 401(k) |
Senate Democrats lay out their green agenda for financial markets. |
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| 2020-12-14 20:06:00 |
Opinion |
Biden, Bibi and Bhutan |
Another diplomatic normalization shows Israel’s greater clout. |
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| 2020-12-14 19:32:00 |
Pro Cyber News |
Hack of Federal Agencies Shows Cyber Dangers to Supply Chains |
Suspected Russian campaign targeted software used by government agencies and large companies |
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| 2020-12-14 19:17:00 |
Business |
Pinterest Reaches $22.5 Million Settlement in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit |
Chief Operating Officer Francoise Brougher sued the company in August claiming wrongful termination and retaliation |
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| 2020-12-14 18:42:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine’s Initial Scarcity Leads to Tough Choices for Hospitals |
One hospital system is using occupation, health status and a lottery to determine which employees will be first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine |
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| 2020-12-14 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
The Left Wants a Philanthropy of the Few |
Major foundations back a proposal that would force smaller donors to spend down their funds. |
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| 2020-12-14 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
A Reckoning Looms for Commercial Real Estate—and Its Lenders |
The composition of their portfolios makes small community banks especially vulnerable. |
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| 2020-12-14 18:36:00 |
Books |
‘The Amateur Hour’ Review: Hire Teachers for Higher Education |
Want better instructors at universities and colleges? Then emphasize teaching, not research, when recruiting faculty members. |
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| 2020-12-14 18:36:00 |
Opinion |
A Special Counsel Christmas for Hunter Biden |
How a Joe Biden Justice Department could investigate Biden’s son. |
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| 2020-12-14 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: ‘Liar’ |
‘Today many in the press don’t trust their readers, listeners, and viewers to come to their own conclusions.’ |
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| 2020-12-14 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
Can Biden Find Clarity on China and Russia? |
Shared interests help shape geopolitical rivalries, but they can’t erase them. |
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| 2020-12-14 18:28:00 |
Politics |
William Barr Resigns as Attorney General, Trump Says |
Nation’s top law enforcer to depart Dec. 23 after running afoul of president by keeping Hunter Biden probes out of public eye during heated election |
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| 2020-12-14 18:20:00 |
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Tuesday Morning Wins Support for Ch. 11 Plan From Holdout Investment Firms |
Settlement resolves dispute with a group of investment firms that own the retailer’s trade debt |
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| 2020-12-14 18:13:00 |
CFO Journal |
Chewy’s CFO to Expand Pet Products, Explores Monetizing Telehealth Services |
Pet-supply retailer’s Connect With a Vet service launched about 10 weeks ago |
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| 2020-12-14 18:11:00 |
Logistics Report |
Vaccine Transport Leans on Tight Network of Refrigerated-Truck Operators |
The carriers are backing up FedEx and UPS delivery with specialized service on some parts of the journey for the critical doses |
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| 2020-12-14 17:26:00 |
Tech |
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Developer Plans Refunds for Unhappy Players |
The Polish company behind the $60 videogame featuring actor Keanu Reeves apologized for technical problems and pledged updates to fix bugs |
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| 2020-12-14 16:31:00 |
Business |
UAW Reaches Settlement With Feds in Multiyear Corruption Probe |
Civil settlement marks turning point in investigation into labor corruption in the U.S. auto industry |
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| 2020-12-14 16:28:00 |
Politics |
Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Trump Campaign Effort to Throw Out Votes |
Lawsuit was among last remaining from a flurry of postelection litigation |
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| 2020-12-14 16:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can You Get a Covid Test at Home? |
Some two dozen companies are working on tests that let you sample and process results at home, including some that connect to your smartphone. But widespread use is still likely months away. |
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| 2020-12-14 16:09:00 |
Tech |
FTC Demands Social-Media, Operations Data From Big Tech Companies |
Amazon, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter are among those receiving letters |
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| 2020-12-14 16:08:00 |
Music Review |
‘Man on the Moon III: The Chosen’ by Kid Cudi Review: Making Personal Problems Sound Good |
The Cleveland-born rapper’s latest album offers his usual self-reflection held aloft by gorgeous melodies. |
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| 2020-12-14 16:06:00 |
U.S. |
Suspected Russian Hack Said to Have Gone Undetected for Months |
The hack of U.S. agencies and firms was met with alarm by current and former intelligence officials and others |
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| 2020-12-14 15:59:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Sanctions Turkish Entities Over Acquisition of Russian Defense System |
Move, required by congressional legislation, is latest sign of growing rift between Ankara and its NATO allies |
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| 2020-12-14 15:54:00 |
Business |
Boeing Widens 787 Dreamliner Inspections After Finding More Assembly-Line Defects |
Federal regulators determine defects don’t pose an immediate safety risk, but added scrutiny has slowed deliveries |
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| 2020-12-14 15:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
Did Catherine Deneuve Design the Ultimate Zoom Shirt? |
A few reasons why this blouse from the actress’s collaboration with French brand A.P.C. will pop on video calls |
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| 2020-12-14 14:45:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Group to Unveil Covid Aid Legislation |
State and local aid to be paired with liability shield in one bill, leaving less controversial measures for separate package |
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| 2020-12-14 14:24:00 |
Business |
Google Now Sees Employees Returning to Offices in September |
Tech giant will test allowing staff to work from home for part of each week |
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| 2020-12-14 14:00:00 |
Art Review |
The Best Buildings of 2020 With Architecture’s Future Under a Cloud |
Museums and memorials wowed this year, but, in a socially distanced world, designers are rethinking their approach to built spaces. |
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| 2020-12-14 13:44:00 |
Opinion |
After Covid-19 |
Health care workers start receiving a vaccine. Congress is still debating how to manage the virus economy. |
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| 2020-12-14 13:43:00 |
Business |
Unilever to Give Investors Advisory Vote on Climate-Change Plan |
Dove soap maker responds to growing interest in net-zero emissions efforts, but poll doesn’t require company to make changes |
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| 2020-12-14 13:42:00 |
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Bed Bath & Beyond to Sell Cost Plus World Market Chain |
New $150 million accelerated share-repurchase program also approved |
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| 2020-12-14 13:08:00 |
Opinion |
The Bipartisan Moral Rot of America’s Institutions |
Media discover the Hunter Biden story, and the GOP falls in line with Trump’s futile election challenge. |
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| 2020-12-14 13:07:00 |
Business |
Adidas Explores Sale of Reebok |
Nearly 15 years after acquiring the U.S. brand and trying to revamp it, Adidas says it might sell it |
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| 2020-12-14 13:07:00 |
Markets |
Planet Fitness Needs to Flatten More Curves |
The gym chain has survived in a disastrous year for competitors, but investors seem unaware that the pandemic has seriously dented its business prospects |
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| 2020-12-14 13:06:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Isn’t the One Politicizing Science |
Antimalarials seemed promising, then failed in trials. That’s how it’s supposed to work. |
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| 2020-12-14 12:46:00 |
World |
Rollout of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Slows in U.K. Due to Allergic-Reaction Monitoring |
Local doctors must monitor each patient for 15 minutes after the injection, following two severe reactions on the U.K. campaign’s first day |
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| 2020-12-14 12:32:00 |
Business |
Exxon Promises to Cut Greenhouse-Gas Emissions, End Flaring by 2030 |
Struggling oil giant said it planned to reduce ‘intensity’ of its emissions after calls for more action, transparency |
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| 2020-12-14 11:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
When Will Covid Vaccines Be Available for Kids? |
A vaccine for adults and older teens has been authorized. But younger children will have to wait. Here’s what parents need to know. |
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| 2020-12-14 11:16:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Sanctions Iranian Intelligence Officers Over Abduction of Former FBI Agent |
Action is first public move to hold Iran accountable for abduction of Robert Levinson, who went missing in 2007 |
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| 2020-12-14 11:13:00 |
Politics |
As Electors Gather, Cold Numbers Show What Really Happened in 2020 |
Voters in the moderate center—not those out on the wings—determined the outcome of the presidential election |
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| 2020-12-14 11:08:00 |
Economy |
NY Fed: Expected Household Spending Levels Jump to Highest Level Since 2016 |
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| 2020-12-14 10:36:00 |
Opinion |
How Perilous Is China’s Threat to the U.S.? |
we need China and the U.S. to work together to thrive. |
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| 2020-12-14 10:28:00 |
Markets |
New Data Rules Aren’t the Whole Tale of the Tape for Exchange Stocks |
New SEC rules bringing more competition to market data feeds may threaten some stock-exchange revenues, but a longer-term opportunity might await investors in exchange companies |
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| 2020-12-14 10:27:00 |
World |
Israel-Sudan Deal: Sudan Removed From U.S. Terrorism List |
Agreement to normalize relations adds to U.S.-brokered realignment in Middle East |
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| 2020-12-14 10:25:00 |
Opinion |
Debating the FDA’s Vaccine Approval Delay |
A one-month timeline from submission to approval is a lightning-fast review for an application that must be several thousands of pages. |
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| 2020-12-14 09:04:00 |
Markets |
Virgin Galactic, Alexion, Pluralsight, Pfizer: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures rose on optimism surrounding stimulus and vaccine rollouts |
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| 2020-12-14 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple Fitness+ Review: Great, Affordable Workouts—for Watch Owners Only |
The $10-a-month app takes on at-home fitness for a competitive price but with an expensive catch |
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| 2020-12-14 08:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Northwestern Football Versus the World (and, More Alarmingly, Ohio State) |
The 6-1 Wildcats are a footnote—and a 20.5-point underdog—in a hastily revised Big Ten finale. They’re accustomed to the disrespect. |
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| 2020-12-14 08:37:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Senate Runoffs Early Voting Begins as Requests for Mail-In Ballots Top 1 Million |
More than 200,000 voters already have cast their ballots in the Jan. 5 contests |
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| 2020-12-14 08:37:00 |
Tech |
Google Suffers Widespread Outage Affecting Gmail, YouTube, Other Services |
Users of several of the Alphabet-owned company’s services report being unable to access them |
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| 2020-12-14 08:20:00 |
World |
Singapore Aims to Vaccinate Population for Covid-19 by End of 2021 |
Inoculations for city-state will likely take about a year, with shots arriving in batches through the third quarter of next year |
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| 2020-12-14 08:19:00 |
Politics |
Barr Kept Biden Probes From Public to Avoid Election Politics |
In preventing leaks, attorney general hewed to Justice Department practice and defied his critics’ view of him |
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| 2020-12-14 08:14:00 |
World |
An Italian Student Was Murdered in Egypt. Italy Says It Has Solved the Mystery. |
Italian prosecutors’ investigation into the torture and killing of Giulio Regeni in Cairo is shining a light on Egypt’s human-rights abuses |
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| 2020-12-14 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Blackstone Raises Wager on Life Sciences With $3.5 Billion Property Deal |
Private-equity firm agrees to buy portfolio of buildings from Brookfield Asset Management |
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| 2020-12-14 07:50:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Stimulus Hopes, Vaccine Rollout |
British pound rallied after EU and U.K. officials said talks remain underway for a post-Brexit trade agreement |
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| 2020-12-14 07:00:00 |
Business |
Steel Orders Jump After Covid-19 Slowdown |
Increased demand from manufacturers has delayed shipments, restarted mills and led to higher prices |
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| 2020-12-14 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Crazy Year in Investing, Office Parties Still On — and Awkward, RV Parking |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-14 06:00:00 |
U.S. |
Henry Paulson: How to Fix Our Relationship With China |
The former Treasury secretary says if the U.S. can defeat Covid-19 and fix its economy, it will be a dominant world power no matter what China does |
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| 2020-12-14 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SEC Schedules Vote on Controversial Extractive Industry Rule |
The latest version of the rule seeks to reduce the compliance burden on oil, gas and mining companies, but has drawn opposition from anticorruption advocates |
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| 2020-12-14 05:30:00 |
Business |
Cruises and Covid-19: When U.S. Sailings Could Restart and What Safety Precautions Are Expected |
Carnival, other operators are looking to resume trips next year, but health officials say cruises are high risk and require changes first |
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| 2020-12-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Electoral College Meets in Formal Step Toward Biden Presidency |
President Trump has repeatedly questioned the election outcome, and other Republicans say the legal process should play out |
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| 2020-12-14 05:30:00 |
Finance |
‘The Best Year Ever’: 2020 Was Surprisingly Good to Small Banks |
A large share of government relief for businesses and consumers ended up at community banks, boosting deposits and loans |
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| 2020-12-14 05:30:00 |
World |
Fighting Wildfires in Australia Goes High Tech With Drones, Sensors and Satellites |
As the fire season looms, researchers are looking to new technology to move beyond ‘detecting fires with people in towers and binoculars’ |
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| 2020-12-14 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Vaccinations in the U.S. Slated to Begin Monday |
With the first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine vials set to arrive, some hospitals plan to start administering shots within hours |
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| 2020-12-14 04:58:00 |
Markets |
The U.S.-China Tech War Won’t End Under Biden |
A softer touch is likely, but Democrats and Republicans share concerns about the threat to core American industries and China’s techno-authoritarian ambitions |
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| 2020-12-14 04:56:00 |
World |
Explosion Hits Oil Tanker at Saudi Port |
Singapore-flagged ship could have lost some oil though no one on board was hurt, operator says |
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| 2020-12-14 04:33:00 |
Markets |
Meal Kits Face Competition From the Microwave |
Sales of ready meals are growing faster than dinner boxes, even before a vaccine rollout likely cuts the time consumers spend cooking from scratch |
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| 2020-12-13 22:55:00 |
Markets |
Vista Equity Partners Agrees to Buy Software Maker Pluralsight |
The deal values Pluralsight at $20.26 a share, or $3.5 billion including debt, the companies said |
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| 2020-12-13 22:44:00 |
Markets |
Huntington Bancshares Agrees to Merge With TCF Financial |
The all-stock deal would be the latest in a recent string of regional-bank tie-ups |
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| 2020-12-13 21:36:00 |
Tech |
Reddit Snaps Up Dubsmash to Expand in Fast-Growing Video App Market |
The social-media company is looking to grow its user base with more TikTok-like video |
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| 2020-12-13 21:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cleveland’s Major League Baseball Team Will Drop Its Indians Nickname |
The moniker has been the subject of protest by fans and Native American groups who criticized it as racist |
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| 2020-12-13 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
What the Numbers Tell Us About Work Right Now |
Drastic changes caused by the pandemic have created a totally different job landscape in 2020, affecting productivity, diversity, mental health and more |
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| 2020-12-13 19:04:00 |
World |
Master Spy Writer John le Carré Dies at 89 |
His books defined the Cold War espionage thriller |
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| 2020-12-13 18:36:00 |
Markets |
Elliott Management Has Significant Stake in Public Storage |
Representatives of Elliott and Public Storage have had discussions in recent weeks about changes that could be made at the company |
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| 2020-12-13 18:20:00 |
Politics |
Agencies Hacked in Foreign Cyber Espionage Campaign |
Russia’s foreign intelligence service is suspected of being behind the hacks |
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| 2020-12-13 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Team Strikes Back |
Its strategists promote an identity politics campaign against an op-ed on Jill Biden’s use of ‘Dr.’ |
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| 2020-12-13 18:03:00 |
Opinion |
George Shultz Helped Democracy Flourish in Asia |
Reagan’s secretary of state also worked to restore balance to the American relationship with China. |
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| 2020-12-13 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
Antibodies as Covid Insurance |
A stockpile of medications from Regeneron and Eli Lilly to prepare in case vaccines aren’t enough. |
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| 2020-12-13 18:00:00 |
Opinion |
Tear Down This Judicial Paywall |
Federal courts charge 10 cents a page to read public records. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:59:00 |
Opinion |
Dear NASA: What’s in It for Me? |
Space exploration could provide big technological benefits, but we’re still waiting. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Coexistence Comes to an Israeli Soccer Field |
Beitar Jerusalem fans once shouted, ‘Death to the Arabs!’ Now one owns half the team. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
On the One Hand, There’s a Pandemic . . . |
On the other, I’m all thumbs because I can use only one of them. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:54:00 |
Books |
‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain’ Review: Gray Matter, a User’s Manual |
The human brain did not evolve for thinking. Its main purpose is to regulate our physical resources and ensure our survival. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:27:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Challenge Is Over |
After losing at the Supreme Court, he has no legal alternatives and ought to concede. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:26:00 |
Opinion |
Goodbye, Summer of Love |
Jenny Durkan, Seattle’s mayor, says she won’t run for re-election. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:25:00 |
Opinion |
Religious Freedom and the FBI |
Three Muslim men win at the Supreme Court under RFRA. |
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| 2020-12-13 17:00:00 |
Business |
Two CEOs on the Leadership Lessons From 2020 |
Arne Sorenson of Marriott International and Julie Sweet of Accenture on wake-up calls and being good community citizens |
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| 2020-12-13 16:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
Nobody Can Stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs |
The Kansas City quarterback had an ugly start Sunday against the Dolphins. He had an even better finish. |
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| 2020-12-13 16:14:00 |
Tech |
Covid-19 Pandemic Loosens Silicon Valley’s Tight Grip on Tech Industry |
A small-but-prominent roster of tech companies and investors are leaving the region |
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| 2020-12-13 15:36:00 |
World |
Iran’s Execution of Dissident Journalist Threatens Push for Diplomacy With Europe |
France and Germany spoke out against the execution of Ruhollah Zam, who was abducted by Iranian forces |
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| 2020-12-13 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Retail Sales, the Fed and Jobless Claims |
Observers expect China’s growth momentum to remain strong in November, while U.S. industrial production is expected to increase |
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| 2020-12-13 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Virtual Campus Career Fairs Can Be a Tech Nightmare—and Still Yield Juicy Job Offers |
Screen-based meetings demand patience and new break-the-ice protocols, but you can wear gym shorts |
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| 2020-12-13 14:44:00 |
Business |
CNN Ratings Surge as Network Boss’s Fate Is Uncertain |
A month after the election, CNN holds leads in key ratings categories; President Jeff Zucker made aware of investor interest in network |
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| 2020-12-13 14:04:00 |
Opinion |
The ‘Dr.’ Is in—the Next First Lady Earned It |
Joseph Epstein’s article comes across as a put-down, an attempt to diminish the achievements of a woman who is to be respected and admired. |
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| 2020-12-13 14:03:00 |
Opinion |
Pope Francis’s Silence on China’s Persecution |
It may be that you can take a pope out of Argentina, but you can’t take Argentina out of a pope. |
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| 2020-12-13 14:02:00 |
Politics |
Congressional Leaders Weigh Narrow Covid-19 Relief Bill |
Sen. Joe Manchin said a bipartisan group spoke Saturday about their proposal, ‘and we’ll be on the call again this afternoon to finish things up.’ |
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| 2020-12-13 13:07:00 |
World |
Afghan Forces Kill Dozens of Taliban Fighters Following Break in Peace Talks |
The ministry of defense said delegation is investigating claims that an airstrike had killed civilians |
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| 2020-12-13 13:00:00 |
Opinion |
The Best Theater of 2020: With Broadway Dark Due to Covid-19, an At-Home Curtain Call |
Broadway went dark and theaters shuttered due to Covid-19; then creative companies nationwide started putting stunning shows online. |
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| 2020-12-13 13:00:00 |
Economy |
Congress Eyes Targeted Coronavirus Aid for Small Businesses |
Proposals would focus on smaller firms that can show they have been hurt by economic downturn |
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| 2020-12-13 12:09:00 |
Business |
Sizzling Tech IPO Market Leaves Investors Befuddled |
DoorDash and Airbnb both rocketed in their public debuts. Now, Roblox has pulled its offering as questions mount about soaring valuations. |
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| 2020-12-13 12:00:00 |
Art Review |
How Art Lovers Weathered the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020 |
With galleries and museums closed due to Covid-19, online offerings blossomed—giving viewers the chance to experience outstanding exhibitions and masterpieces in a new, digital way. |
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| 2020-12-13 11:00:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Poses Christmas Quandary for Families |
Debates fly over whether and how to celebrate together as officials try to limit travel and gatherings |
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| 2020-12-13 11:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Make Your Client Holiday Gift Mean Something This Year |
Companies, with Covid’s toll on their minds, are devoting their holiday gift budgets to something more thoughtful than that giant tub of popcorn |
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| 2020-12-13 10:53:00 |
World |
Indian iPhone Factory Attacked by Angry Workers |
Labor leaders say workers were upset about wages and working hours |
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| 2020-12-13 10:48:00 |
Tech |
In India, Facebook Fears Crackdown on Hate Groups Could Backfire on Its Staff |
Social media giant’s security team cites possible attacks if extremist Hindu groups are kicked off platform |
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| 2020-12-13 10:48:00 |
U.S. |
The Mass Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines Is Under Way. ‘Everything Has to Come Together.’ |
Mobilization involves factory workers, truck drivers, pilots, dry ice, ultracold freezers and plenty of needles. A lot can go wrong. |
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| 2020-12-13 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Arizona Republicans Are Racked by Infighting Over Trump, Coronavirus |
Party leaders trade personal insults; ‘enjoy your time as permanent resident of Crazytown’ |
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| 2020-12-13 10:00:00 |
Markets |
What Is Bitcoin Worth? There Is Little Consensus in Fragmented Market |
Digital currency’s resurgence spurs demand for better tracking tools |
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| 2020-12-13 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Without In-Person Interactions, Companies Find Virtual Ways to Integrate After M&A |
As deal making soars, companies are looking for ways to connect teams and share a combined vision |
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| 2020-12-13 08:33:00 |
World |
U.K., EU Leaders Extend Marathon Brexit Talks |
‘We think it is responsible at this point to go the extra mile,’ say British prime minister and European Commission president |
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| 2020-12-13 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Vaccine Boosts Fed Confidence That Worst-Case Outcomes Can Be Avoided |
Officials this week could discuss how to balance risks of a growth stall this winter with a bigger rebound later in 2021 |
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| 2020-12-13 05:43:00 |
Markets |
Reclusive Billionaire’s Bond Bets Backfire |
Mark Coombs built a nearly $100 billion investment franchise that is now under attack as competitors short its stock and clients like Goldman Sachs exit |
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| 2020-12-13 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Getting Covid Vaccines to People Will Cost States Billions They Don’t Have |
Federal government is providing vaccines and some supplies, but states must hire medical workers, set up clinics, provide community outreach |
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| 2020-12-13 05:30:00 |
U.S. |
U.S. Poised for Wave of Evictions in January as Federal Ban Expires |
Between 2.4 million and 5 million American households are at risk in January alone |
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| 2020-12-13 05:30:00 |
Markets |
America’s Small Stocks Are Leading the Market’s Charge |
Russell 2000 bounces back from a spring nosedive to log a 15% gain so far this year, surpassing the S&P 500 |
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| 2020-12-12 22:45:00 |
Politics |
Trump Supporters Protest Biden Election Win; Skirmishes Erupt at Night |
Washington unrest follows Supreme Court’s rejection of president’s last chance to overturn vote results |
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| 2020-12-12 19:18:00 |
Politics |
Iowans Fault Democratic National Committee for Role in Caucus Debacle |
A report says the DNC demanded late changes to the reporting system Iowa Democrats planned to use |
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| 2020-12-12 18:13:00 |
World |
Charley Pride, Country Music’s First Black Star, Dies at Age 86 |
The singer won three Grammy Awards and had more than 30 No. 1 hits between 1969 and 1984 |
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| 2020-12-12 17:45:00 |
World |
Photos of the Week: Airbnb Stock Price Soars, U.K. Begins Rollout of Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine, Hanukkah Celebrations Begin and More |
A selection of photos from Dec. 6 through Dec. 12 by The Wall Street Journal’s photo editors |
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| 2020-12-12 16:05:00 |
World |
Peru Halts Trial for Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine |
Health Ministry says trial for Sinopharm vaccine was temporarily suspended after a volunteer presented neurological problems |
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| 2020-12-12 15:11:00 |
Business |
Affirm Postpones Its Initial Public Offering |
The point-of-sale lender is the second company in as many days to pull back from the IPO market |
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| 2020-12-12 13:28:00 |
Markets |
AstraZeneca’s Alexion Splurge Could Attract a Crowd |
The drug giant’s bid for rare-disease specialist Alexion should please shareholders if the company doesn’t find itself in a bidding war |
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| 2020-12-12 13:04:00 |
Business |
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccines Are Prepped for Shipment |
As coronavirus pandemic surges around the U.S., hospitals are gearing up to receive doses of the first vaccine after it got an FDA green light |
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| 2020-12-12 12:48:00 |
CMO Today |
NFL Ratings Drop Leaves Networks Scrambling to Make Advertisers Whole |
TV networks are using ad inventory to make good on their earlier audience commitments |
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| 2020-12-12 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Autism and Invention Are Connected |
Our unique ability to analyze patterns is at the root of a psychological disability and the talent that drives human development |
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| 2020-12-12 12:00:00 |
Television Review |
The Best Television of 2020: Binge-Watching Our Way Through Quarantine |
Shut in at home, many of us had more time than ever to watch great TV—and there was more than enough of it, from ‘I May Destroy You’ to ‘The Queen’s Gambit.’ |
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| 2020-12-12 11:36:00 |
U.S. |
Veterans Groups Call for VA Secretary’s Dismissal |
Top veterans advocacy groups and some Democratic lawmakers call for Robert Wilkie’s removal after investigation found he mishandled sexual-assault investigation |
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| 2020-12-12 11:00:00 |
U.S. |
Jay Leno on How Driving Changed in 2020—and How It Will Change Even More |
The comedian and car lover offers his predictions for electric cars and driverless technology |
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| 2020-12-12 10:10:00 |
Business |
The Best-Managed Companies of 2020—and How They Got That Way |
Microsoft is on top, followed by Apple, IBM and Amazon in the Drucker Institute’s annual Management Top 250 ranking |
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| 2020-12-12 10:03:00 |
Markets |
Dividends Will Have Their Day Again |
Dividend-paying stocks haven’t been superstars lately and in theory they shouldn’t be, but companies that pay them could shine once more |
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| 2020-12-12 09:00:00 |
World |
Shutting Borders Helped Australia Contain Covid-19. Now Reopening Them Is Proving Difficult. |
The country wants to roll back some of the strictest domestic travel restrictions in the world, but many people wish they would stay in place |
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| 2020-12-12 08:27:00 |
Business |
AstraZeneca Agrees to Buy Alexion for $39 Billion |
The deal would bolster the British drug giant’s footprint in immunology and rare diseases |
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| 2020-12-12 08:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
How 79-Year-Old Martha Stewart Stays Zoom-Ready |
The indefatigable mogul describes her approach to beauty, wellness, social media and aging. She’s a fan of CBD products and ring lights. |
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| 2020-12-12 07:00:00 |
Music Review |
Concerts for a Covid Christmas |
Several choirs and ensembles in England and the U.S. are offering virtual performances this holiday season, including renditions of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ |
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| 2020-12-12 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Working Together: The Photographers of the Kamoinge Workshop’ Review: A Black Community Too Long Forgotten |
An exhibition at the Whitney gathers the work of a Black collective from the 1960s and ’70s who sought to counter racial stereotypes through their luminous photography. |
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| 2020-12-12 05:35:00 |
World |
For One Prized Italian Tradition, Covid Deals a Heartbreaking Blow |
Artisans clustered along a Naples street have been crafting Nativity scenes for more than a century. But coronavirus restrictions and a dearth of tourists are threatening their survival. |
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| 2020-12-12 05:30:00 |
Business |
Gargling Could Slow Covid-19 Spread, Mouthwash Makers Say |
Mouthwash could deactivate the coronavirus in the mouth, company studies show, but some question lab findings’ impact on real-life transmission |
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| 2020-12-12 05:30:00 |
Markets |
When the Robinhood Crowd Buys for the Long Haul |
Some new investors are using fractional-share buying programs as a way to get broad exposure to stocks through exchange-traded funds |
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| 2020-12-11 22:57:00 |
Business |
Pfizer, BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Is Authorized in the U.S. |
FDA’s thumbs-up—first for coronavirus vaccine in U.S.—will pave way for shots to be administered within day or two |
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| 2020-12-11 22:46:00 |
Election 2020 |
Trump Pursues Appointing Special Counsel to Probe Election, Hunter Biden |
President has expressed frustration with Attorney General William Barr as efforts to overturn election have failed |
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| 2020-12-11 22:15:00 |
IPOs |
Roblox Delays IPO Until Next Year |
Videogame company, citing Airbnb and DoorDash market debuts, says it is too difficult to price its shares |
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| 2020-12-11 20:45:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash, Facebook, Walt Disney: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2020-12-11 20:29:00 |
Markets |
State Street, UBS Are in Talks to Merge Asset-Management Businesses |
Firms had appeared to be close to reaching an agreement this summer |
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| 2020-12-11 19:40:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Congress Approves Anti-Money-Laundering Measure |
New rules would require many companies to disclose the identities of the true beneficiary of their operations |
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| 2020-12-11 19:16:00 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Alexa Has a New Skill: Asking When It Doesn’t Know |
‘Interactive teaching’ enables Amazon’s voice-assistant to solicit information when it encounters an unknown phrase. (Right now, it only works for lighting and temperature.) |
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| 2020-12-11 18:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Restaurant Lockdown Massacre |
New shutdown orders punish minorities and low-income workers. |
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| 2020-12-11 18:43:00 |
Tech |
Oracle Moves Corporate Headquarters to Austin, Texas |
Effort to have ‘more flexible employee work location policy’ leads to latest Silicon Valley exit |
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| 2020-12-11 18:42:00 |
Opinion |
Hong Kong’s Freedom Fighters |
Jimmy Lai is charged under a security law for criticizing China. |
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| 2020-12-11 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
Another Green Subsidy Bust |
An Obama-era solar failure could cost taxpayers $510 million. |
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| 2020-12-11 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Misleading Washington’s Voters on Race |
An new state effort to overturn a law banning race preferences. |
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| 2020-12-11 18:38:00 |
Markets |
Tesla to Replace Real-Estate Stock in S&P 500 |
When it takes the place of Apartment Investment & Management, Tesla will be the biggest-ever single-stock addition to the index |
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| 2020-12-11 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
Hollywood Learns to Love ‘Churn’ |
Movie-industry types are aghast at AT&T’s galumphing moves but may soon see dollar signs. |
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| 2020-12-11 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Is There a Doctor in the White House? Not if You Need an M.D. |
Jill Biden should think about dropping the honorific, which feels fraudulent, even comic. |
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| 2020-12-11 17:54:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Coal Miner Blackjewel Accuses Ex-CEO of Self-Dealing |
Coal company files lawsuit accusing Jeff Hoops Sr., who resigned days after chapter 11 filing, of using his position to enrich himself at the miner’s expense |
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| 2020-12-11 17:52:00 |
Books |
‘Strongmen’ Review: Nostalgia, Virility and Power |
Can a group portrait of modern tyrants tell us how to prevent their outrages? |
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| 2020-12-11 17:51:00 |
Books |
‘Alexander von Humboldt and the United States’ Review: American Cosmos |
How the Prussian explorer, naturalist and polymath taught America about itself. |
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| 2020-12-11 17:50:00 |
Books |
Two Books on Travels in the New North |
Unsentimental looks at human adaptation and the life of a mother polar bear in a changing Arctic. |
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| 2020-12-11 17:43:00 |
Business |
Filing Facebook Lawsuit Is Career-Defining Act for FTC Chairman |
Joseph Simons, who doesn’t seek limelight, previously rebuffed Trump over alleged suppression of conservative speech on tech platforms |
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| 2020-12-11 17:34:00 |
Books |
Leaders in Literature, Politics and Arts Share Their Favorite Books of 2020 |
What Brit Bennett, Douglas Stuart, Rahm Emanuel, Kim Cattrall and others read this year |
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| 2020-12-11 17:28:00 |
Opinion |
An Old Friendship and a Communist Crackdown |
Beijing’s dictatorship takes aim at political dissent and economic liberty. |
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| 2020-12-11 17:13:00 |
Markets |
Home-Equity Loans and Home-Equity Lines of Credit: How They Work and When to Use Them |
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| 2020-12-11 16:52:00 |
Markets |
When the Stock Market Is Too Much Fun |
Robinhood sure is entertaining. But it’s also steering investors toward risky behaviors that could go wrong. |
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| 2020-12-11 16:48:00 |
Business |
California Seeks to Join Justice Department Antitrust Case Against Google |
State files papers to join suit alleging company is engaged in unlawful monopolization |
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| 2020-12-11 16:38:00 |
Politics |
Trump Campaign Loses Wisconsin Election Lawsuit |
State judge says partial recount was fairly conducted, rejects request to throw out 220,000 votes in Democratic counties |
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| 2020-12-11 16:37:00 |
Politics |
Biden Cabinet Gets Mixed Grade So Far From Progressive Groups |
As the president-elect unveils his latest picks, activists talk up candidates for remaining jobs |
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| 2020-12-11 16:36:00 |
Opinion |
Barr and the Perception of Electoral Fairness |
While your editorial goes a long way to highlight the lack of hard evidence for the administration’s case, it does little to refute the overall perception of a rigged election. |
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| 2020-12-11 16:35:00 |
Opinion |
Civil Service Shouldn’t Mean Unaccountable |
Only in D.C. is it this controversial to suggest that federal employees be held accountable for the quality of work they perform. |
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| 2020-12-11 16:33:00 |
Opinion |
Managing Humanely in the Face of Covid-19 Lockdowns |
Emerson Electric Co. Chief Executive David Farr acted in the interests of his investors, workers and customers. |
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| 2020-12-11 16:25:00 |
Politics |
Biden Pick for USDA Throws Tom Vilsack Back Into Food-Policy Fight |
Obama-era agriculture veteran—whose selection drew praise and criticism—faces challenges as he leads farmers out of the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-11 16:24:00 |
Markets |
Apple’s Chip Dreams Haunt its Suppliers |
Qualcomm and other chip makers’ shares drop on latest report of Apple’s modem efforts |
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| 2020-12-11 15:55:00 |
Screen Time |
What to Watch: 11 Movies and Shows to Stream This Week |
Two new Meryl Streep films, a Drew Barrymore comedy, and what the director of the Sundance Film Festival watches when she’s off duty |
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| 2020-12-11 15:52:00 |
Opinion |
The High-Tax End Run Around the Arizona Constitution |
Out-of-state groups drop millions in support of a job-killing ballot measure to soak small businesses. |
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| 2020-12-11 15:51:00 |
Opinion |
Netflix’s True-Crime Character Assassination |
The streaming service wants to create a ‘cultural moment’ in documentaries that all seem to tilt left—especially against cops. |
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| 2020-12-11 15:27:00 |
Business |
Disney’s Sizzle Reel Sends Stock to New Highs |
Investors cheer entertainment behemoth’s plans to amp its investment in Disney+ streaming service, take on Netflix |
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| 2020-12-11 15:22:00 |
Politics |
Senate Averts Shutdown as Covid-Aid Talks Continue |
Lawmakers have one more week to reach deals on broader spending package, coronavirus relief |
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| 2020-12-11 15:13:00 |
CFO Journal |
Xerox Makes Its Interim Finance Chief Permanent |
The workplace technology provider said Xavier Heiss will become CFO on Jan. 1 |
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| 2020-12-11 15:00:00 |
Politics |
Senate Approves Defense-Policy Bill Despite Trump Veto Threat |
President opposes provision that would lead to renaming military installations honoring Confederate figures |
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| 2020-12-11 14:42:00 |
Tech |
Tech IPO Bonanza Yields Riches for Venture-Capital Firms |
Sequoia Capital and others prosper as the debuts of DoorDash and Airbnb cap the most lucrative year on record for new listings |
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| 2020-12-11 14:38:00 |
Business |
Sorting Out Tony Hsieh’s Estate, From LLCs to Thousands of Sticky Notes |
The family of the recently deceased tech entrepreneur is trying to piece together his sprawling estate, apparently without a will |
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| 2020-12-11 14:31:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccination in Europe to Roll Out Slowly |
Limited availability of approved vaccines dims hopes of imminent end to pandemic, economic distress |
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| 2020-12-11 14:10:00 |
Real Estate |
The Rich Rewards of Online Furniture Auctions, and How to Get Started |
Between eBay and Christie’s lie online auctions chockablock with bargains for your home, like an iconic Eames chair for $250. Here’s how to master that intimidating but deal-packed marketplace. |
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| 2020-12-11 14:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Treasures of Judaica From the Sassoon Family Collection |
Torah shields, Hanukkah lamps and other items owned by a celebrated family from Baghdad will be auctioned at Sotheby’s next week. |
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| 2020-12-11 13:52:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best (and Affordable) Holiday Gift Guide |
After a hard year, treat your loved ones to presents (all under $300) that can immediately make life easier, whether they love fashion, food, travel, tech or design |
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| 2020-12-11 13:41:00 |
Markets |
German Audit Regulator Traded Wirecard Shares During Probe |
Head of government agency overseeing auditors bought stock amid preliminary investigation into Wirecard auditor EY |
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| 2020-12-11 12:38:00 |
Masterpiece |
An Iconic Beacon Shines Anew |
A newly finished restoration of the Empire State Building gives us the chance to again appreciate the structure’s glittering brilliance. |
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| 2020-12-11 12:24:00 |
Markets |
Money Managers Pledge Portfolios to Reach Zero Emissions by 2050 |
Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative in Europe, representing assets of $9 trillion-plus, said it would work with clients to set interim targets |
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| 2020-12-11 12:20:00 |
U.S. |
FDA Advances Toward Covid-19 Vaccine Authorization |
Agency officials said they are moving rapidly to finalize the decision clearing use of the injection from Pfizer and BioNTech |
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| 2020-12-11 12:17:00 |
Markets |
Markets Wake Up to Risks of Disruptive Brexit |
Slide in the pound showed investor disquiet about how U.K.’s departure from EU could add to economic struggles from Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2020-12-11 12:13:00 |
Markets |
The Art of the Last-Minute Oil Deal |
Bidders have little to lose in the first auction of federal leases for oil production in California in eight years. |
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| 2020-12-11 12:00:00 |
Music Review |
The Best Music of 2020: From Bob Dylan to Fiona Apple, Even Covid Couldn’t Stop the Groove |
With concerts and festivals canceled due to the pandemic, musical artists moved performances online and still released a trove of outstanding records. |
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| 2020-12-11 11:47:00 |
Life & Arts |
Vegetarian Chef Deborah Madison Doesn’t Like to Preach |
An author of cookbooks devoted to the gastronomic potential of plants still eats meat occasionally |
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| 2020-12-11 11:44:00 |
World |
Trump Wades Into Western Sahara Conflict With Morocco-Israel Deal |
President’s decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty in disputed region risks instability in North Africa |
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| 2020-12-11 11:17:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Rose in Recent Weeks |
Americans’ outlook brightened as people expect better economic conditions beyond the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-11 11:08:00 |
Books |
‘Ravenna’ Review: Crossroads and Crucible |
The paradox of ‘a jewel in the midst of a marsh.’ |
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| 2020-12-11 11:05:00 |
Books |
‘What Becomes a Legend Most’ Review: Avedon’s Vision |
The photographer known for his images of the celebrated was also a chronicler of subterranean fears. |
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| 2020-12-11 11:04:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Essay Collections |
Selected by Phillip Lopate, editor of ‘The Glorious American Essay.’ |
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| 2020-12-11 10:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
Far From Washington, Americans Are Finding Local Solutions |
National politics may be paralyzed by partisanship, but states, cities and ordinary citizens are coming together to get things done. |
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| 2020-12-11 10:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
What You Can Do to Protect Your Dependent-Care FSA Cash |
With relief bills stalled, many holders with leftover funds are in limbo—but some options exist |
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| 2020-12-11 10:10:00 |
Markets |
For DoorDash and Airbnb, More Isn’t Necessarily Merrier |
Robinhood effect has helped drive valuations to pie-in-the-sky levels. Gravity will kick in eventually |
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| 2020-12-11 09:51:00 |
Business |
Christmas Decorations Are in Short Supply |
Retailers underestimated demand for lights, ornaments and trees; begging Target to sell the gnome on display |
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| 2020-12-11 09:42:00 |
World |
Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Seeks Asylum in the U.S. as Exodus Grows |
Activist seeks Washington’s support for targets of China’s suppression in the city; ‘everybody in my circle is frightened’ |
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| 2020-12-11 09:20:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Ultimate Guide to Ski Style |
Anyone with basic skills can swoosh down slopes, but why look basic doing it? Here, how to dress fashionably and functionally for your next ski trip. |
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| 2020-12-11 08:53:00 |
Life & Arts |
Despite Covid-19, Older People Are Still Happier |
Aging usually brings greater calm and contentment. New research shows that’s still true in 2020, even though there is more coronavirus risk for the elderly. |
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| 2020-12-11 08:45:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Fall Amid Talk of Disruptive Brexit |
Investors watch Brexit talks closely after U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned last-ditch negotiations could fail |
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| 2020-12-11 08:14:00 |
U.S. |
Brandon Bernard Executed Despite Protests |
Inmate the second of six scheduled to die during presidential transition |
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| 2020-12-11 08:05:00 |
Markets |
Disney, Tesla, MetLife: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures fell amid fears of a disruptive Brexit, while Disney shares surged pre-market on bullish forecast for streaming customers |
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| 2020-12-11 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Blue Coasts, Red Heartland: House Maps Show Americans Growing Apart |
A divided nation holds little room for Northeast Republicans, Farm Belt Democrats |
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| 2020-12-11 07:52:00 |
World |
China Detains Bloomberg News Staff Member in Beijing |
Haze Fan, a Chinese national, is being held on suspicion of endangering national security, news organization says |
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| 2020-12-11 07:48:00 |
Politics |
Coronavirus Debate: Should Lawmakers Get Vaccines Early? |
Senators and House members grapple with whether Congress should be prioritized ahead of constituents |
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| 2020-12-11 07:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
MLS, the Pandemic and American Soccer’s Longest Season |
After 287 days, a bubble, and a non-bubble, Major League Soccer is finally game away from closing out 2020. |
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| 2020-12-11 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Disney May Finally Make Netflix Sweat |
Entertainment titan’s ambitious new subscriber targets could put it past streaming pioneer |
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| 2020-12-11 07:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Turn Toward Testing Children |
Moderna, Pfizer now include children in trials, as health experts urge more such research to help curb transmission and reopen schools |
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| 2020-12-11 06:58:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Police Charge Media Mogul Jimmy Lai With Foreign Collusion |
Pro-democracy stalwart becomes the highest-profile figure charged under China’s national security law |
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| 2020-12-11 06:35:00 |
Tech |
SoftBank’s Rocky Year Ends on a Winning Streak |
The tech investor is boosted by DoorDash IPO and buybacks that could ease the way for privatization by CEO Masayoshi Son |
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| 2020-12-11 06:31:00 |
Markets |
Oil’s Recovery Is No Sure Thing |
High prices will require capital discipline from the U.S. shale industry as well as a rebound in global demand |
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| 2020-12-11 06:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
New Vacation-Homes Sites That Cater to Millennials |
With help from tech startups, the concept of timeshare vacation homes is shaking off its stodgy old image. Even commitment-phobes might be tempted. |
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| 2020-12-11 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Health Insurers Thrive, Corporate Borrowing Eases, Historic Home Problems |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-11 05:56:00 |
World |
Israelis Flock to the Gulf, Undeterred by Government Warning of Iranian Attacks |
Israeli concerns come in the wake of the killing of a top Iranian scientist last month |
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| 2020-12-11 05:30:00 |
Markets |
To Sell Luxury Online, Deep Pockets Matter More Than Ever |
Designer labels have been forced to get better at e-commerce during the Covid pandemic. Big brands sharpened their edge the most. |
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| 2020-12-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
Whose Workers Are Most Essential? Meatpackers, Airlines Lobby for Covid-19 Vaccine Priority |
With states largely determining how to allocate doses after front-line health workers, employers and trade groups contend for access to initial supplies |
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| 2020-12-11 05:30:00 |
Business |
The Dicey Economics of Investing in Oil During Covid-19 |
Even before a pandemic sapped the world’s thirst for crude, fossil-fuel producers faced threats from renewable energy, electric vehicles and worries about climate change. Is now the time to strike, or slip away? |
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| 2020-12-11 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Earmarks Get Makeover Before Possible Return |
Proposal would add accountability, transparency to process by having constituents work with lawmakers to apply for ‘community-focused grants’ |
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| 2020-12-11 05:14:00 |
Markets |
MetLife to Sell Home-Insurance Unit to Zurich for $4 Billion |
Deal comes as insurers globally examine options due to the impact of the coronavirus |
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| 2020-12-10 22:58:00 |
World |
U.S., EU to Impose Sanctions on Turkey Over Missile System, Energy |
EU stopped short of adopting the broader economic sanctions against Ankara requested by some of its members |
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| 2020-12-10 21:19:00 |
Politics |
Barr Worked to Keep Hunter Biden Probes From Public View During Election |
The attorney general knew for months about investigations into Biden’s business and financial dealings |
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| 2020-12-10 19:31:00 |
CIO Journal |
Facebook Lawsuits Take Aim at Data-Sharing Tool Key to Digital Economy |
In the spotlight: The glue binding big software platforms to users |
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| 2020-12-10 19:19:00 |
CFO Journal |
Broadcom Elevates Accounting Chief to CFO |
The chip maker’s current finance chief will run a new group overseeing software operations |
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| 2020-12-10 18:54:00 |
Opinion |
Breaking Up Facebook |
The feds want a do-over for acquisitions they previously approved. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:52:00 |
Opinion |
AOC’s Latest Achievement |
Goya honors Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Employee of the Month. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:51:00 |
Opinion |
Texas Tries an Election Long Shot |
Can a state be harmed by the way other states conduct their elections? |
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| 2020-12-10 18:50:00 |
Opinion |
The Hunter Biden Business |
The story the press ignored returns in time for Joe’s Presidency. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:46:00 |
Opinion |
Mrs. Smith’s Tips for New Lawmakers |
As Washington readies for the 117th Congress, its members can learn from a 20th-century great. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:45:00 |
Opinion |
India Throws a Trudeau Tantrum |
Sikh separatist history and Canadian domestic politics fuel a transoceanic dispute. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:44:00 |
Business |
Costco Keeps Drawing Homebound Shoppers |
Comparable sales jump 17% in the latest quarter as Americans spend more on food, appliances and homegoods |
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| 2020-12-10 18:41:00 |
U.S. |
Facebook Case Presents Test for Antitrust Enforcement, Federal Courts |
Judiciary will have the last word on bipartisan allegations that Facebook illegally maintains a monopoly |
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| 2020-12-10 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
A Shot (Instead of Two) at Saving Lives |
Waiting on the Covid booster would allow more people to be vaccinated sooner. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Now Is as Good a Time as Any for the U.S. to Quit Afghanistan |
Whether American forces stay or leave, the fighting is guaranteed to continue. Why not cut our losses? |
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| 2020-12-10 18:31:00 |
Business |
Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri Resigns After Bout With Covid-19 |
Mr. Camilleri, 65, took over Ferrari in 2018 after Sergio Marchionne died from complications linked to surgery |
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| 2020-12-10 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
‘Happy Holidays’ Is Pro-Christmas |
Advent and Epiphany are also holy days. Why not call them all what they are? |
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| 2020-12-10 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Judge Sullivan’s Final ‘Verdict’ |
A presidential pardon prompts a norm-busting outburst from the bench. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:29:00 |
Books |
‘Brazil That Never Was’ Review: His Own Private Amazon |
A British neurologist explores his passionate identification with the reckless adventurer Percy Harrison Fawcett. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Senate Snitching |
‘He installed a trusted former aide, Max Young, to ‘embed’ in the Judiciary Committee to make sure the hearings didn’t go off the rails.’ |
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| 2020-12-10 18:19:00 |
Business |
Lululemon Gets Another Sales Bump From Cooped-Up Shoppers |
Comparable sales jumped 19%, driven by online shopping, amid continued demand for yoga pants and other at-home gear |
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| 2020-12-10 18:18:00 |
Books |
The Best Books of 2020: Politics |
A diagnosis of entitlement culture, the story of populist radio and more of the year’s standouts. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:17:00 |
Books |
The Best Books of 2020: Children’s Books |
From picture-book travels to fantastic adventures, a treasure-filled year of reading. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:15:00 |
Books |
The Best Books of 2020: Science Fiction |
From far-flung worlds to an eerie setting close to home, our columnist picks this year’s stellar reading. |
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| 2020-12-10 18:14:00 |
Books |
The Best Books of 2020: Mysteries |
A thriller of World War II Paris, the return of Inspector Gamache and more of the year in crime fiction. |
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| 2020-12-10 17:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
‘Doomscrolling’: A Twitter Habit Is the New, High-Tech Way to Slide Into Despair |
The impulse to constantly check phone screens for bad news only got its name in the last few years |
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| 2020-12-10 17:48:00 |
Tech |
Break Up Facebook? It’s Complicated, Tech Experts Say. |
Splitting off Instagram and WhatsApp potentially would involve years of engineering and legal work |
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| 2020-12-10 17:46:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.S. Sanctions Accused Human Rights Abusers in Several Countries |
Russian, Chinese, Houthi officials and former officials among figures earning U.S. reproval |
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| 2020-12-10 17:25:00 |
Business |
Disney+ Has 86.8 Million Subscribers Globally, CEO Bob Chapek Says |
Streaming service has added 13 million members since October |
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| 2020-12-10 17:09:00 |
World |
Joseph Safra, Banking Empire Founder and Brazil’s Richest Man, Has Died |
The Safra brothers built up banks in Latin America, New York and Switzerland that catered discreetly to ultrarich clients |
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| 2020-12-10 16:58:00 |
World |
Beirut Explosion: What Happened in Lebanon and Everything Else We Know |
Warehouse fire ignited a cache of explosive ammonium nitrate, authorities say, leading to more than two dozen arrests but no ministers among them |
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| 2020-12-10 16:53:00 |
Opinion |
Gov. Jindal, Health-Care Policy and the GOP |
Expand the choices. |
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| 2020-12-10 16:53:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden Names Susan Rice to Lead White House Domestic Policy Council |
President-elect tasks Obama-era veteran with mapping his agenda on issues including health care and climate change |
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| 2020-12-10 16:52:00 |
Opinion |
Consider Student Loans as Any Investment |
The only thing that hits parents harder than college-loan debt is sacrificing for 20 years to avoid borrowing in the first place. |
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| 2020-12-10 16:33:00 |
World |
Lebanon Leader Charged With Negligence for Beirut Explosion |
Judge investigating deadly blast at port charges Hassan Diab and three former ministers |
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| 2020-12-10 16:32:00 |
Business |
Airbnb’s Stock Price More Than Doubles in Market Debut |
IPO ends difficult year for the home-sharing company, which has had to readjust its business amid travel downturn because of Covid-19 |
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| 2020-12-10 16:17:00 |
Politics |
Unanimous Justices Rule Muslim Men Can Sue Agents for Putting Them on No-Fly List |
In separate case, Supreme Court finds no time restrictions on rape charges in military |
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| 2020-12-10 15:56:00 |
World |
Brazil to Allow Vaccine Makers to Seek Emergency Authorization |
The move by the Anvisa health authority comes as states try to secure vaccines themselves |
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| 2020-12-10 15:55:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended December 5 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2020-12-10 15:49:00 |
CMO Today |
LinkedIn Starts Testing Ads in ‘Stories’ |
The professional-networking platform wants users and brands to adopt a format known for its casual, personal nature |
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| 2020-12-10 15:47:00 |
Opinion |
Emmanuel Macron’s Secular Solution Isn’t Working With Islam |
A more promising path for integrating Islam into French society is the laïcité positive advocated by former president Nicolas Sarkozy. |
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| 2020-12-10 15:46:00 |
Markets |
Corporate America’s Borrowing Binge May Be Ending |
Net new supply of new bonds could hit the lowest level since 2002 next year—a potential headache for bond fund managers |
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| 2020-12-10 15:45:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP Abandoned Fiscal Discipline Long, Long Ago |
The redistributionists on the right long ago lost the ability to cry foul over spending. |
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| 2020-12-10 15:41:00 |
Business |
Amazon Wants to Train 29 Million People to Work in the Cloud |
New programs seek to help people from Montana to Nigeria attain roles ranging from tech support to machine learning |
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| 2020-12-10 15:29:00 |
Politics |
Trump Bets on Long-Shot Texas Election Lawsuit |
Supreme Court expected to decide quickly whether to allow Texas attorney general and 17 other Republican-leaning states to press its claims |
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| 2020-12-10 15:27:00 |
World |
Israel and Morocco Agree to Normalize Relations, Trump Says |
Deal required U.S. recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over disputed Western Sahara |
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| 2020-12-10 15:26:00 |
World |
Boris Johnson Warns Brexit Talks Could Fail as EU Sets No-Deal Plans |
British prime minister’s warning comes as bloc sets out proposed terms to ease expected travel delays |
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| 2020-12-10 15:25:00 |
Politics |
Many Biden Cabinet Picks Are Veterans of Obama Administration |
President-elect taps officials with experience in last Democratic White House |
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| 2020-12-10 15:25:00 |
CIO Journal |
Smarter Cars: Auto Makers Experiment With Chips That Think Like Humans |
Mercedes-Benz is exploring how neuromorphic chips could bring new AI capabilities to its vehicles |
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| 2020-12-10 15:07:00 |
Life & Arts |
Steven Soderbergh on ‘Let Them All Talk’ and the Future of Movie Theaters |
The Oscar-winning director and writer discusses Covid, collages and why anyone with an iPhone can be in the film business |
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| 2020-12-10 15:05:00 |
Politics |
House Leaders Clash Over Swalwell’s Role in China Spy Probe |
Pelosi defends California Democratic lawmaker from McCarthy’s criticism; no accusation of wrongdoing |
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| 2020-12-10 14:50:00 |
Markets |
Brent Crude Rises Above $50 as Oil’s Turnaround Continues |
Thursday’s advance continues a monthslong rebound from oil’s April lows around $19 a barrel during global economic shutdowns |
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| 2020-12-10 14:39:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Midnight Sky’ Review: Reaching Out in the Void |
George Clooney directs and stars in this post-apocalypic saga that intertwines the stories of an Arctic researcher, returning astronauts, and a mysterious little girl. |
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| 2020-12-10 14:37:00 |
Opinion |
‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ Review: A Culture-War Conversation Piece |
In Will Arbery’s singular, sympathetic play, young conservative intellectuals gather to discuss their post-graduate lives and political concerns in the age of Trump. |
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| 2020-12-10 14:37:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Household Net Worth Hits Record in Third Quarter |
Household net worth grew to $123.52 trillion, according to Fed’s Flow of Funds report, as growth in household debt rose 5.6% |
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| 2020-12-10 14:36:00 |
Politics |
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert to Resign, Remain at the Derivatives Regulator |
Republicans could retain control of the commission until 2022, despite transfer of power in the White House |
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| 2020-12-10 14:35:00 |
Politics |
House Panel Accuses Trump Administration of Concealing Evidence in CDC Coronavirus Probe |
Senior official tells subcommittee she was told to delete email showing political meddling in key report |
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| 2020-12-10 14:35:00 |
Film Review |
‘Let Them All Talk’ Review: Celebs Adrift |
Steven Soderbergh’s microbudget, improvised comedy about old friends reuniting on a trans-Atlantic cruise stars Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest. |
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| 2020-12-10 14:33:00 |
Television Review |
‘Total Control’ Review: A Struggle Down Under |
Conflicts over political power and indigenous rights lie at the center of Sundance Now’s new drama. |
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| 2020-12-10 14:31:00 |
Film Review |
‘Gunda’ Review: A Pig’s Life |
Victor Kossakovsky’s documentary takes a sow as its subject to tell the story of agriculture and industrial farming. |
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| 2020-12-10 14:24:00 |
U.S. |
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie Mishandled Sexual Assault Claim, Report Finds |
Monthslong investigation finds the secretary disparaged the woman making the allegation |
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| 2020-12-10 14:22:00 |
Politics |
Mnuchin Defends Coronavirus-Relief Loan to Troubled Trucking Firm YRC |
Treasury secretary said taxpayers will get their money back |
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| 2020-12-10 14:18:00 |
Politics |
Covid-19 Aid Bill Negotiators Seek Compromise on Liability Shield |
Lawmakers hope to reach roughly $900 billion deal before holiday break |
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| 2020-12-10 14:17:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Budget Gap Widened 25% in First Two Months of Fiscal Year |
Higher spending, shrinking revenue tied to the pandemic and resulting economic downturn pushed deficit higher |
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| 2020-12-10 14:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
Taylor Swift’s New Album ‘Evermore’ Embraces ‘More Is More’ Release Strategy |
The pop star’s ninth studio album, due at midnight Friday, is her second surprise release of 2020 |
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| 2020-12-10 14:06:00 |
Opinion |
The Bidens and Beijing |
Tax questions about Hunter’s income raise again the question of how he earned it. |
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| 2020-12-10 14:00:00 |
Markets |
MassMutual Joins the Bitcoin Club With $100 Million Purchase |
Investment is latest sign of mainstream acceptance for upstart digital currency |
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| 2020-12-10 13:50:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Treasury Provides More Clarity on How Banks Can Share Information on Suspicious Transactions |
Guidance is expected to clarify limits on information-sharing partnerships established under the 2001 Patriot Act |
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| 2020-12-10 13:36:00 |
CFO Journal |
Cigna Promotes Company Veteran to CFO Role |
Brian Evanko is set to become the health-care company’s finance chief on Jan. 1 |
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| 2020-12-10 13:35:00 |
Markets |
U.K. Allows Banks to Resume Dividend Payments |
Regulator says it isn’t necessary to extend precautionary action taken as the pandemic began |
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| 2020-12-10 13:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Shah, the Mullahs and Iran’s Longstanding Nuclear Ambitions |
For five decades, under two very different regimes, Tehran has built up the infrastructure for a bomb but stopped short of making one |
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| 2020-12-10 13:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Team USA Backs Allowing Athlete Protests at Olympics |
U.S. Olympic leaders say they won’t punish athletes who advocate for racial and social justice at the Games. The International Olympic Committee bans such displays. |
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| 2020-12-10 13:07:00 |
World |
Two Canadians Held in China Haven’t Been Tried, Contrary to Reports |
A Chinese briefing sparked news stories, but Canada says the status of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor is unchanged |
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| 2020-12-10 13:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Online Seafood Buying Guide: Where the Chefs Shop |
These purveyors’ websites will deliver restaurant-quality seafood direct to the rest of us |
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| 2020-12-10 12:54:00 |
Markets |
Facebook’s Profile Will Change, Win or Lose |
Investors shrugging off government’s lawsuits might be missing the bigger picture |
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| 2020-12-10 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
There’s More to Politics Than Policy |
There’s no substitute for finding candidates who capture voters’ hearts. No, not even a 30-point plan. |
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| 2020-12-10 12:52:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Can Make American Trade Deals Great Again |
Unions might resist, but most Democrats now agree that economic isolation is a losing proposition. |
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| 2020-12-10 12:30:00 |
Markets |
In Europe, Monetary Policy Is All About Giving Banks Free Money |
ECB’s stimulus is increasingly based on ‘dual interest rates’ boosting bank profits. It may not help growth much. |
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| 2020-12-10 12:19:00 |
Politics |
Biden Chooses Ex-Obama Official to Lead Department of Veterans Affairs |
If confirmed, Denis McDonough would be second non-veteran to hold position |
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| 2020-12-10 12:00:00 |
Film Review |
How Covid-19 Changed Movies in 2020 |
As the coronavirus shuttered cinemas, first-run films moved online, and while home-viewing might not equal a packed theater, there were still plenty of standout movies to see. |
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| 2020-12-10 11:53:00 |
Real Estate |
Decor Advice on a Budget? Connect With a Design Pro on Instagram |
How the owners of home-decor ‘boutiques’ on social media have become personal shoppers in your pocket. Whether you seek a certain vintage lamp or a rattan end table, they’ll help you track it down. |
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| 2020-12-10 11:39:00 |
Markets |
Goodbye Covid, Hello Inflation? |
The timing of the vaccine rollout could make things awkward for the Federal Reserve |
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| 2020-12-10 11:36:00 |
World |
A New Migrant Caravan Forms in Honduras, in Early Test for Biden |
Migrants are betting on possible changes to restrictive migration policies in the U.S. |
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| 2020-12-10 11:09:00 |
Business |
The Covid-19 Vaccine: When Will It Be Available for You? |
First U.S. rollouts of doses could start in December, but health-care workers, older Americans likely to take priority over general population |
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| 2020-12-10 10:33:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Swiss Alps Hotel Frozen in Time |
Napoleon stayed here. So did Charles Dickens. But it’s the four-legged residents—generations of St. Bernards—that have made this monastery and inn one of the most intriguing destinations in the Alps. Even if you have to reach it by snowshoe. |
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| 2020-12-10 10:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Adam Gerhart Named Global CEO of Media Agency Mindshare |
The WPP media agency giant fired Nick Emery, Mindshare’s longtime CEO, in October |
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| 2020-12-10 10:00:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Recovery Will Cool Further Before Getting Vaccine Boost, WSJ Survey Shows |
Forecasters lower outlook for economic growth, jobs in first quarter of 2021 but raise it for second quarter |
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| 2020-12-10 09:26:00 |
Markets |
Missed Tesla’s 12,551% Rise? Don’t Feel So Bad. |
Investors can’t afford regret: Every day brings new opportunities to become very rich, most of which we are bound to miss |
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| 2020-12-10 08:55:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Downas Economic Picture Dims |
Jobless claims jumped sharply last week, fresh data showed Thursday |
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| 2020-12-10 08:48:00 |
Economy |
ECB Expands Stimulus Program to Prop Up Pandemic-Hit Economy |
Central bank’s decision underscores the bumpy path ahead for the eurozone economy |
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| 2020-12-10 08:38:00 |
Business |
The IKEA Catalog Defined Home for Millions. Now It’s Gone. |
Flat-pack giant says it will discontinue publication of the book as readership declines |
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| 2020-12-10 08:34:00 |
Life & Arts |
Congress Makes It Official: Greg LeMond Is Golden |
A rare honor is bestowed on the American cycling legend, reasserting his legacy in the sport. |
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| 2020-12-10 08:33:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Rose to 853,000 Last Week |
Worker claims for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, remain above pre-pandemic record |
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| 2020-12-10 08:33:00 |
Tech |
The U.S. vs. Facebook: Why Is the FTC Filing an Antitrust Lawsuit Now? |
Facebook’s reputation has taken numerous hits, which has created a climate that makes government action more palatable |
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| 2020-12-10 08:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Delicata Squash With Cauliflower Purée, Brown Butter and Hazelnuts |
Served on a bed of creamy cauliflower purée, this simple, nourishing and deeply soothing roasted squash benefits from a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts and a drizzle of rich brown butter |
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| 2020-12-10 08:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe Is Peak Seasonal Comfort Food |
Served on a bed of creamy cauliflower purée, this simple, nourishing and deeply soothing roasted squash benefits from a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts and a drizzle of rich brown butter |
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| 2020-12-10 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Jersey City Says It Is Better Prepared One Year After Mass Shooting |
Mayor promotes public safety with efforts to increase security and engage communities |
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| 2020-12-10 08:00:00 |
Business |
Gilead to Pay $1.4 Billion for Hepatitis Drugmaker MYR GmbH of Germany |
All-cash deal will deepen Gilead’s portfolio of hepatitis treatments and marks company’s latest acquisition to increase revenue growth |
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| 2020-12-10 08:00:00 |
Business |
Coronavirus-Battered Breweries Push Congress to Extend Tax Cut |
With excise-tax cuts set to lapse after Dec. 31, beer makers warn of damage to business |
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| 2020-12-10 07:57:00 |
Markets |
A Chinese WeWork for Apartments Is in Distress, Leaving Renters Out in the Cold |
Protests by aggrieved renters have prompted local housing authorities to work with Danke Apartment to resolve its financial crisis |
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| 2020-12-10 07:41:00 |
World |
China-Europe Trade Forum Canceled After China Sought to Bar Critics |
European organizers rejected China’s demands to exclude certain participants from annual dialogue between CEOs, officials and academics |
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| 2020-12-10 07:00:00 |
Business |
CEOs Pledge One Million Jobs for Black Americans |
Leaders of Merck, IBM, others have raised $100 million for OneTen, a startup that will focus on training Black candidates for corporate roles |
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| 2020-12-10 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Airbnb’s Road to IPO: Mounting Valuation and Costs |
How the home-sharing company reinvented itself during the pandemic and before its market debut |
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| 2020-12-10 07:00:00 |
World |
Russia Struggles to Make Promised Doses of Its Sputnik V Vaccine |
Country turns to private drug companies as equipment problems and technical challenges hit year-end manufacturing targets |
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| 2020-12-10 06:54:00 |
Tech |
Google, Amazon Fined $163 Million as France Takes Hard Line on Privacy |
Regulator sidesteps EU’s GDPR privacy law to issue its own fines, a record for a privacy case in France |
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| 2020-12-10 06:48:00 |
World |
China Responds in Latest Sanctions Tit-for-Tat With U.S. Over Hong Kong |
China is revoking visa exemptions for U.S. diplomatic passport holders in Hong Kong and Macau |
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| 2020-12-10 06:40:00 |
World |
Governments Will Want to Track Who Has Had a Covid-19 Vaccine |
Rollout of new shots highlights gaps in countries’ monitoring of who gets inoculated |
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| 2020-12-10 06:00:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Consumer Stock Gains, Luxury Brands in Asia, Golf Home Boon |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-10 06:00:00 |
Markets |
Health Insurers Can Ride Out the Coronavirus, Amazon Storms |
Insurers such as UnitedHealth have successfully navigated myriad challenges, and investors are betting that will continue |
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| 2020-12-10 05:49:00 |
Markets |
Metals Markets Steel for Price Rises as Australia Pushes to Save Cultural Sites |
Delays to mining projects in Western Australia could push commodity prices higher and exacerbate shortages |
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| 2020-12-10 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Zuckerberg’s Deal Making for Facebook Is Central to Antitrust Cases |
Lawsuits filed by FTC and 46 states allege company engaged in campaign to acquire or stymie nascent tech companies that could become rivals |
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| 2020-12-10 05:30:00 |
Business |
FDA Advisory Panel Takes Up Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine |
A favorable recommendation is expected, paving the way for FDA to grant emergency authorization |
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| 2020-12-10 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Mortgage Originations Are on Pace for Best Year Ever |
Record-low interest rates and strong demand for homes boost lenders during Covid-19 pandemic |
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| 2020-12-10 05:30:00 |
Tech |
U.S. Air Force Gives Lift to Flying Taxis |
Military endorsement could bring novel electric vehicles closer to reality |
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| 2020-12-10 05:10:00 |
Markets |
Climbing Asian Currency Reserves Will Revive Manipulation Debates |
Upward pressure on the Chinese, Taiwanese and South Korean currencies leaves them at greater risk of becoming the targets of the incoming Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-10 04:41:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Chip Maker in Default on $2.5 Billion of Dollar Bonds |
Default by Tsinghua Unigroup unit triggers series of cross-defaults; nearly $2.5 billion of international bonds affected |
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| 2020-12-09 21:08:00 |
Business |
GE to Pay $200 Million to Settle SEC Accounting Probe |
Securities and Exchange Commission says company failed to disclose problems in its power and insurance units |
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| 2020-12-09 20:57:00 |
Business |
SpaceX’s Starship Prototype Explodes Upon Landing After Test Flight |
CEO Elon Musk says test flight, without crew, validated rocketship’s launch, ascent and some key airborne maneuvers |
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| 2020-12-09 20:36:00 |
CIO Journal |
Company Trading Under Ticker ‘AI’ Rides Tech-Friendly Stock Market in IPO |
C3.ai, which sells AI software, closes at more than double IPO price on first day of trading, raises $651 million |
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| 2020-12-09 20:00:00 |
Arts |
What Netflix’s Lists of Top Foreign Movies and TV Series Say About American Taste |
Netflix reveals the top ten lists for non-English films and series in the U.S.; comedies and romances are out, action is very much in |
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| 2020-12-09 18:36:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Antitrust Lawsuits: What Do the Cases Mean for the Social-Media Giant? |
U.S. antitrust authorities have been examining for more than a year whether Facebook used its market position to stifle competition |
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| 2020-12-09 18:34:00 |
Opinion |
The Navy Stops Taking On Water |
Decades of cuts left the U.S. fleet at almost 1916 levels, but President Trump is changing all that. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:33:00 |
Opinion |
Schumer’s Unemployment Flip-Flop |
His current Covid relief demands contradict his own bill from July. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Nasdaq and ‘Groupthink’ |
The stock exchange now wants to be your diversity consultant. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
California’s $2 Billion Benefit Fraud |
Sacramento can’t pass out jobless checks without being scammed. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:26:00 |
Books |
The 10 Best Books of 2020 |
The editors of the Journal’s books pages pick the year’s most distinguished fiction and nonfiction. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:23:00 |
World |
U.S. Says Canada Shields Its Dairy Market in Violation of Trade Pact |
Complaint is the first enforcement action pursued under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement |
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| 2020-12-09 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
George W. Bush and the Covid Vaccine |
Credit 2020’s speedy development in part to a series of laws he signed in 2002-06. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Takes a Parting Swipe at the Executive Branch |
Stripping OMB staffers of civil-service protection will make it harder for the president to do his job. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:17:00 |
Opinion |
Tech Giants and Social Media Need Smart Regulation |
The digital economy should have a code of conduct that enhances competition and encourages innovation. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Airbnb, Once a Nuisance, Is Now an Attractive Investment |
The short-term rental platform made my neighborhood loud. I’m hoping it’ll make my finances flush. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
The New Covid Resistance |
A population of deplorables is rising among people who aren’t in MAGA hats. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:13:00 |
Books |
‘Breaking Bread With the Dead’ Review: Old Books in a New Class |
A professor argues that we should engage with the classics, not only in spite of, but even because of, our moral differences with them. |
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| 2020-12-09 18:05:00 |
World |
Significant Obstacles Remain in Brexit Negotiations |
Decision on future of talks should be taken by Sunday, the official said |
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| 2020-12-09 18:04:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Name Katherine Tai U.S. Trade Representative |
Tai was top U.S. Trade Representative lawyer on China issues in Obama administration |
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| 2020-12-09 17:42:00 |
Tech |
Apple and Google to Stop X-Mode From Collecting Location Data From Users’ Phones |
After the data broker came under scrutiny for national-security work, tech giants tell app developers to remove trackers or lose access to their operating systems |
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| 2020-12-09 17:02:00 |
Politics |
Pompeo Urges U.S. Campuses to Track China-Related Activities |
In speech at Georgia Tech, he suggests institutions monitor students, disclose funding from foreign sources |
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| 2020-12-09 17:02:00 |
Opinion |
Try to Learn From the Past, Don’t Rewrite It |
Don’t abuse the inheritance of your freedom to bully others but instead use your freedom to reflect upon yourselves. |
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| 2020-12-09 17:01:00 |
Opinion |
Innovation Unlikely From Biden Economists |
Only two of the five “economists” mentioned actually are economists. |
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| 2020-12-09 17:00:00 |
Opinion |
Roundtable’s Policy Is Perfectly Reasonable |
As the former president of a small, highly successful technology company, I don’t understand the criticism, even animosity, of some toward the Business Roundtable’s policy recommendations. |
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| 2020-12-09 16:55:00 |
Politics |
Hunter Biden Says His Taxes Are Under Investigation |
President-elect’s son believes review ‘will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately’ |
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| 2020-12-09 16:55:00 |
Art Review |
‘Hands & Earth: Perspectives on Japanese Contemporary Ceramics’ Review: A Kiln-Fired Culture |
An exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art spotlights ceramic works of the past century that speak to Japan’s traditional style and technique. |
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| 2020-12-09 16:53:00 |
Art Review |
Rothko in a New Light |
A $30 million restoration of Houston’s Rothko Chapel features updated acoustics and lighting that showcase as never before the 14 canvases that line its walls. |
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| 2020-12-09 16:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
I’m a Space Alien in the ‘Galactic Federation.’ It’s Really Boring. |
Despite an Earthbound official’s wild interview about galaxy visitors, reality may be more mundane |
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| 2020-12-09 16:47:00 |
Business |
Starbucks Names Mellody Hobson Board Chairwoman |
Ariel Investments co-CEO would be among most prominent Black leaders of U.S. corporate boards |
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| 2020-12-09 16:46:00 |
Tech |
How Facebook Spread Out With Deals for WhatsApp, Instagram and Others |
U.S. authorities are scrutinizing the social-media giant’s acquisition history and how it selected its targets |
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| 2020-12-09 16:42:00 |
Markets |
Supreme Court Is Skeptical of Fannie, Freddie Investors’ Suit |
Case about government sequestering of the mortgage firms’ profits has broad implications for housing finance, powers of agencies |
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| 2020-12-09 16:41:00 |
Tech |
Facebook Hit With Antitrust Lawsuits by FTC, State Attorneys General |
Federal case seeks to unwind social-media giant’s Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions; other claims target company’s tactics against competitors |
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| 2020-12-09 16:40:00 |
Business |
DoorDash’s IPO Delivers as Shares Surge in Market Debut |
Stock jumps 86% on first day of trading, valuing the food deliverer at more than $70 billion, higher than many of its restaurant clients |
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| 2020-12-09 16:32:00 |
Markets |
SEC Approves Plan to Bring More Detailed Stock-Market Data to Public |
Under the plan, data showing supply and demand for stocks will be added to public feeds |
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| 2020-12-09 16:28:00 |
Logistics Report |
Natural Gas, Propane Are Early Winners in Quest for Clean Ship Fuels |
Roughly a quarter of all shipping capacity on order is being built to burn new fuels as operators seek a future with reduced emissions |
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| 2020-12-09 16:26:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Democrats Warren and Nadler Float Consumer Bankruptcy Overhaul |
The reform package would roll back fees that can make bankruptcy expensive for the poorest consumers |
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| 2020-12-09 16:19:00 |
Markets |
Campbell Needs to Strike While Soup Is Still Hot |
Food company benefits from an embrace of its namesake condensed soups by millennials who previously shunned them |
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| 2020-12-09 16:17:00 |
Opinion |
The Shutdown Boom |
When government reorders society in a panic, not everybody loses. |
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| 2020-12-09 16:16:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Decries ‘M.B.A.-ization’ of America |
Tesla’s chief executive blames business schools for lack of innovation; deans are firing back |
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| 2020-12-09 16:15:00 |
World |
Canada Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Pfizer and BioNTech |
Ottawa is poised to begin its immunization rollout as early as next week |
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| 2020-12-09 16:10:00 |
Politics |
Following Trump, Biden Seeks Waiver for Defense-Chief Pick |
President-elect, Lloyd Austin stress commitment to civilian-run military |
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| 2020-12-09 15:50:00 |
World |
France’s Macron Proposes Bill Outlawing ‘Islamist Separatism’ |
Move, coming after several terrorist attacks, would ban a broad array of activity, from abuse of home schooling to online hate speech |
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| 2020-12-09 15:50:00 |
Markets |
IAC’s Relationship With Google Is Complicated |
Investors seem unduly relaxed about a lovers’ spat between IAC and Alphabet’s Google |
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| 2020-12-09 15:47:00 |
Politics |
Google to Lift Political Ad Ban on Thursday |
The blackout was put in place due to concerns over misinformation surrounding the 2020 election |
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| 2020-12-09 15:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Holiday Wine Shopping: How to Win the ‘Costco Treasure Hunt’ |
On a hunch that this year might be a uniquely fruitful one for finding deals, our wine columnist stalked the aisles at Costco. Here, the best values she flushed out. |
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| 2020-12-09 15:20:00 |
CFO Journal |
Coty Changes Finance Chief as Turnaround Continues |
The beauty and skin-care company promoted Laurent Mercier, currently deputy chief financial officer, to the role of CFO |
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| 2020-12-09 15:19:00 |
Economy |
‘Lockdown Lite’ Spares Economies but Doesn’t End Pandemic |
France shows more-targeted responses can work, but in U.S. they haven’t stopped risky behavior |
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| 2020-12-09 14:58:00 |
Business |
Airlines Do Away With International Change Fees |
Delta and United join American in scrapping the charges to encourage global travel during pandemic |
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| 2020-12-09 14:51:00 |
Markets |
Gold’s Volatile Run Continues in December |
Precious metal still up more than 20% for the year |
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| 2020-12-09 14:19:00 |
CFO Journal |
P&G Promotes Baby-Care Executive Andre Schulten to CFO |
He will succeed Jon Moeller, who has served as finance chief since 2009 |
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| 2020-12-09 14:19:00 |
IPOs |
Airbnb Expected to Price IPO Above $56 to $60 a Share Range |
Expected price would give home-sharing company a valuation above $42 billion |
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| 2020-12-09 14:17:00 |
World |
U.S. Sanctions Convict Who Invested in China-Backed Projects for Corruption |
Penalties levied on a Chinese man known as ‘Broken Tooth’ come amid Trump administration pressure campaign against China |
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| 2020-12-09 13:39:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccines Pose Potential Side Effects, Doctors Say |
U.K. authorities warn people with severe allergies against receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech shots, after two Britons experience allergic reactions |
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| 2020-12-09 13:22:00 |
Life & Arts |
2021 Genesis G80: The Finest Car $70,000 Can Buy |
Think that Hyundai’s new luxury offshoot can’t compete with the likes of heritage brands Mercedes, Audi and BMW? Think again, says Dan Neil. |
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| 2020-12-09 12:53:00 |
Politics |
Bipartisan Group Fleshes Out Details of Covid-19 Aid Proposal |
State and local aid, liability shield at center of coronavirus-relief debate |
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| 2020-12-09 12:39:00 |
Tech |
The Easy Way to Get a Christmas Tree From the Country—Even During Covid |
Has the pandemic kept you from scouting the perfect pick at a Christmas-tree farm? Here, how to get a fresh-cut fir without leaving home. |
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| 2020-12-09 12:32:00 |
World |
Chinese Consumer Prices Show First Annual Decline Since 2009 |
Consumer-price index in November was down 0.5% from a year earlier, led by volatile food prices |
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| 2020-12-09 12:20:00 |
Opinion |
China Wants to Be the World’s Banker |
The U.S. is in danger of losing its dominant leadership position in global financial services. |
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| 2020-12-09 12:19:00 |
Opinion |
Italians Will Be Frozen in Place This Christmas |
Think U.S. lockdowns are bad? Imagine being confined to your town. |
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| 2020-12-09 12:06:00 |
Television |
From ‘Your Honor’ to ‘Tehran’: Why Israeli Dramas Translate So Well to American TV |
The executive producer of a new Showtime series and another on Apple TV+ talks about the inherent jeopardy in Israeli series |
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| 2020-12-09 11:39:00 |
Markets |
GameStop’s High Score Got Run up Too Soon |
Limited supply of new Xbox and PlayStation consoles will slow retailer’s reboot |
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| 2020-12-09 11:36:00 |
Deals |
AT&T Fields DirecTV Offers Above $15 Billion Including Debt |
Apollo Global Management, long seen as the front-runner, bid below $15 billion; Michael Klein’s blank-check company among the bidders |
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| 2020-12-09 11:25:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Travel Writer and Trans Pioneer Jan Morris Is My Itinerant Literary Hero |
A longtime devotee of the celebrated globe-trotter on her remarkable life and career |
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| 2020-12-09 11:21:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Surge Hits South Korea and Japan, After They Had Contained Virus |
Uptick in outbreaks among Asia’s coronavirus success stories comes after life had been restored to pre-pandemic levels |
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| 2020-12-09 11:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The National Hockey League Grinds Toward Another Pandemic Season |
The NHL hopes to resume in mid-January. Players and owners must first agree on how to share the painful financial consequences. |
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| 2020-12-09 10:32:00 |
Business |
Campbell’s Sales Growth Cools Down |
Soup giant is latest food company to report slower growth than at start of the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-09 10:21:00 |
Opinion |
Lagarde Does Whatever She Can |
And who can fault her when no other EU leader has a better idea? |
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| 2020-12-09 10:04:00 |
Real Estate |
Facebook Pledges $150 Million to Build Homes for Silicon Valley’s Poorest |
Investment represents latest details from social-media company, which last year committed $1 billion to ease affordable-housing shortage in Bay Area |
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| 2020-12-09 09:31:00 |
World |
Kim Yo Jong: What We Know About Kim Jong Un’s Sister and Her Role in North Korea |
Star power of dictator’s sister has risen after appearances at 2018 Winter Olympics, two nuclear summits and as a signatory in state media |
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| 2020-12-09 08:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Rise of the Giant, Empty International Flight |
Why airlines are actually scheduling more long-haul trips in December despite low passenger demand and Covid-driven entry restrictions |
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| 2020-12-09 08:52:00 |
World |
Two in U.K. Suffer Allergic Reaction to Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine |
Regulator says people with history of significant allergic reactions shouldn’t get the shot |
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| 2020-12-09 08:50:00 |
World |
Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Is 86% Effective, U.A.E. Trial Shows |
Health experts caution that more information on the trials is needed |
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| 2020-12-09 08:17:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Stimulus Bets |
S&P 500 is on track to climb to new record, extending a rally that has seen it advance almost 15% this year |
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| 2020-12-09 08:15:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash, GameStop, Pfizer: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures rose on hopes for new fiscal stimulus |
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| 2020-12-09 08:12:00 |
Markets |
Sinochem, ChemChina Consider Merger Plan That Won't Raise U.S. National Security Concerns |
Combination would create world’s largest chemicals conglomerate |
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| 2020-12-09 08:02:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Challenges to Election Face End of the Legal Road |
Courts across the U.S. have rejected the president and his supporters, citing lack of proof and other shortcomings |
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| 2020-12-09 07:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
James Harden’s Stepback From the Rockets |
The NBA star wants out with two years left on his contract. It’s the latest saga pitting a disgruntled player against his own team. |
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| 2020-12-09 07:52:00 |
Markets |
Commodities-Trading Giant Trafigura Wins Big From Oil-Market Mayhem |
When oil prices went negative during coronavirus lockdowns, the trading giant had its busiest month ever |
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| 2020-12-09 07:35:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Blasts Top South Korean Diplomat Over Pandemic Remark |
Kim Yo Jong threatened Seoul’s foreign minister after she questioned the North’s account of Covid-19 cases |
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| 2020-12-09 07:05:00 |
Markets |
China Hails Victory in Crackdown on Peer-to-Peer Lending |
Central-bank official says, ‘by mid-November the actual operating P2P lenders had all been zeroed out’ |
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| 2020-12-09 07:00:00 |
Politics |
Head of FDA Advisory Panel Predicts Approval for Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine |
Committee expected to back agency’s plan to grant emergency authorization of vaccine; FDA decision expected within days |
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| 2020-12-09 06:23:00 |
Business |
Australian Inquiry Into Rio Tinto Caves Blast Urges Restitution, Transparency |
World’s second-largest miner should negotiate restitution with aboriginal group after destroying ancient rock shelters, lawmakers say |
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| 2020-12-09 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Loving Japan Again, Energy Startup Disrupted, Joyful Return to the Office |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-09 05:42:00 |
World |
Japan Plans Its Own Missiles Able to Hit North Korea |
Move would give Japan pre-emptive strike capability, but Tokyo avoids explicit threats against Pyongyang |
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| 2020-12-09 05:30:00 |
Business |
As Covid-19 Vaccines Roll Out, States to Determine Who Gets Shots First |
Health-care workers, long-term-care residents, teachers and minority groups are among those seeking priority |
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| 2020-12-09 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Behind the Rocky Release of ‘Cyberpunk 2077,’ a New Videogame Featuring Keanu Reeves |
Game launches this week after being delayed three times—in part because of challenges caused by employees working from home |
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| 2020-12-09 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Pandemic Puts Squeeze on Pension Plans |
Pension managers face hard choice of taking on increased risk or seeking more money from employers and workers |
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| 2020-12-09 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Job Openings Slipped in Early December |
The number of available jobs in the U.S. fell, the latest sign of economic pullback |
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| 2020-12-09 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Fedspeak Cheat Sheet: What Fed Officials Said Before Their December Meeting |
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| 2020-12-09 05:30:00 |
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How Big Data Turned Into Big Business for Cyber and Privacy Lawyers |
Legal teams staff up amid new privacy regulations and surging cyberattacks |
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| 2020-12-09 05:29:00 |
Markets |
Euro Rally Weighs on Inflation, Sapping Appetite for Stocks |
Currency is near its highest level against the dollar in more than two years; investors worry there is little that the ECB can do to rein it in |
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| 2020-12-09 05:01:00 |
Markets |
Luxury Brands Follow Chinese Shoppers Back Home |
For the first time, designer brands opened more shops in markets like China and Japan than in Europe |
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| 2020-12-09 04:50:00 |
Markets |
Aging China Must Work Longer and Invest Smarter |
An aging population may finally force the government to face long-needed reform challenges head on |
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| 2020-12-09 04:04:00 |
World |
Coronavirus Sneaked Past Safeguards to Halt Singapore ‘Cruise to Nowhere’ |
83-year-old tests positive for Covid-19 on ship operated by Royal Caribbean after everyone had to test negative before boarding |
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| 2020-12-08 19:07:00 |
Opinion |
Twitter Has a Competitor |
Free speech platform Parler performs well enough to earn hostile media coverage. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:34:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Bankrupt Ann Taylor Owner Gets Green Light for Sale Despite DOJ Objection |
Ascena Retail Group hopes to wrap up the $540 million sale out of bankruptcy to Sycamore Partners before the holidays |
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| 2020-12-08 18:31:00 |
Opinion |
Seeing Higher Education With New Eyes |
How should universities change, given the experience of the pandemic? |
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| 2020-12-08 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
The Fannie and Freddie Conundrum |
A regulator’s plan to recapitalize the firms is the least worst option. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Defense Bill Kamikaze Run |
His veto threat could end up hurting his own policy priorities. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Another General at Defense? |
Lloyd Austin’s record and views are more important than his race. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:26:00 |
Opinion |
Chuck Yeager |
The combat pilot who broke the sound barrier with two broken ribs. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
The Best Herd Immunity Money Can Buy |
Paying people to get the Covid-19 shot may be the way to overcome skepticism about the vaccine. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
A Nasdaq Chief’s Diversity Stunt |
Americans tire of seeing institutions misused for personal aggrandizement. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
The Economy Needs a Little More PPP |
The next version of the Paycheck Protection Program should focus on helping smaller firms. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
No More Bishop Nice Guy |
Religious leaders have been too deferential to unreasonable Covid restrictions. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Paralyzed by Polio in 1951, My Mother Didn’t Give Up |
Doctors, nurses, therapists and scientists worked to find treatments while waiting for a vaccine. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:18:00 |
Books |
‘Friends and Enemies’ Review: Making Her Own Black List |
A gimlet-eyed chronicle of a glamorous and tumultuous life in journalism that spares no one, least of all the author herself. |
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| 2020-12-08 18:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden Expected to Nominate Marcia Fudge to Lead HUD |
The Ohio lawmaker, a former chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, had been promoted by fellow Black members of Congress |
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| 2020-12-08 18:12:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Denies Long-Shot Republican Bid to Block Pennsylvania Election Results for Joe Biden |
No justice notes a dissent to order |
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| 2020-12-08 17:50:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Pick for Defense Chief Rekindles a Civilian-Military Debate |
Gen. Austin will need a congressional waiver, as did Gen. Mattis, posing a test for Democrats |
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| 2020-12-08 17:27:00 |
Pro PE Exits |
Former Allergan CEO’s SPAC Agrees to $1.1 Billion Merger With Beauty Products Company |
HydraFacial’s private-equity owners, Linden Capital Partners and DW Healthcare Partners, will retain a combined 25% stake in the business following the merger |
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| 2020-12-08 16:57:00 |
World |
U.S. Steps Up Pressure on China Over North Korean Coal Exports |
Sanctions are the latest action against Beijing for allegedly helping Pyongyang evade U.N. sanctions |
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| 2020-12-08 16:47:00 |
Opinion |
Nasdaq Defends Its New Diversity Mandate |
Our disclosure-based proposal provides investors with greater transparency about board composition. |
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| 2020-12-08 16:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Human Cost of Massive Plant Closures |
So much in the stories of these GM workers who left their families behind when the factory in Lordstown, Ohio, shut down, my dad experienced as well. |
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| 2020-12-08 16:45:00 |
Opinion |
Louis Pasteur Had Good Advice About Luck and Life |
We should appreciate our good luck when good things come our way. |
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| 2020-12-08 16:45:00 |
Opinion |
The First Amendment, Churches and Public Health |
We wear masks, sanitize our hands, sit two pews apart in assigned seats. We don’t sing at all. We don’t “inhale and exhale forcefully” while praying. Oh, and we register for contact tracing every time we attend Mass. |
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| 2020-12-08 16:42:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Threat to Veto Defense Bill Divides Republican Lawmakers |
President’s objections to provisions of annual bill draw some support, clouding prospects of a veto-proof majority |
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| 2020-12-08 16:40:00 |
Politics |
Pompeo Warns Businesses Over Hong Kong as U.S. Tensions With Beijing Rise |
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says now is ‘one of best times to come’ to global trade center |
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| 2020-12-08 16:39:00 |
Tech |
Apple to Sell AirPods Max Over-the-Ear Headphones for $549 |
Expansion of product lineup is direct strike against companies like Bose and Sony |
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| 2020-12-08 16:38:00 |
Arts & Entertainment |
Glitch in the Museum Matrix |
Large-scale virtual presentations of famous works of art obscure rather than illuminate their sources. |
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| 2020-12-08 16:36:00 |
Politics |
Judge Dismisses Flynn Case but Denounces Government’s Role |
Former national security adviser had been pardoned by Trump after pleading guilty to lying to FBI |
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| 2020-12-08 16:27:00 |
U.S. |
Army Disciplines 14 at Fort Hood After Investigation Prompted by Murder of Vanessa Guillen |
Report found that base officials didn’t properly handle sexual assault and harrassment claims |
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| 2020-12-08 16:27:00 |
Politics |
Biden Introduces His Coronavirus Team as Lawmakers Scrutinize Picks |
The president-elect also is scheduled to meet with civil rights organizations that have pressed for a diverse cabinet |
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| 2020-12-08 16:19:00 |
Politics |
‘Safe Harbor’ Day Marks a Further Step Toward Sealing Joe Biden’s Victory in Electoral College |
States are supposed to resolve election disputes by Tuesday, and if they do, Congress should accept the results under federal law |
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| 2020-12-08 16:16:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Surgeon’s Cut’ Review: Where ‘Miracle’ Is the Operative Word |
A Netflix series offers gripping documentary portraits of four remarkable doctors. |
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| 2020-12-08 16:14:00 |
Television Review |
‘Wolfwalkers’ Review: An Irish Enchantment |
Likely to captivate viewers young and old, an animated film roots its fantastical story in the island’s tortured history. |
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| 2020-12-08 16:05:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Slip on Brexit Struggles, Stimulus Worries |
Yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury declines for second straight session |
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| 2020-12-08 16:03:00 |
Tech |
U.S. Cyber Firm FireEye Says It Was Breached by Nation-State Hackers |
The cybersecurity company said the attack compromised its software tools used to test the defenses of its thousands of customers |
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| 2020-12-08 15:58:00 |
Markets |
Apple Replays the Wrong Audio Track |
New AirPods Max headphones may follow HomePod rather than AirPods trajectory |
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| 2020-12-08 15:57:00 |
Business |
What to Do—and Not Do—in the Aftermath of a Cybersecurity Attack |
Among the most-important: Don’t create fear and uncertainty by firing the people who may know best how to recover from the attack |
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| 2020-12-08 15:53:00 |
Politics |
McConnell Calls for Covid-19 Aid Bill Excluding Liability Shield, State Aid |
Issues have bedeviled efforts to reach a bipartisan deal before the end of the year |
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| 2020-12-08 15:51:00 |
Business |
Elon Musk Moves to Texas, Takes Jab at Silicon Valley |
Tesla chief is among highest-profile tech executives to leave Silicon Valley during pandemic, criticizing California’s treatment of innovators |
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| 2020-12-08 15:36:00 |
World |
China Aims to Outpace U.S. Militarily, American Commander Says |
Beijing wants to match U.S. capabilities by 2035 and surpass them by midcentury, Gen. Milley says, echoing concerns in Pentagon report |
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| 2020-12-08 15:26:00 |
Life & Arts |
Can We Make Our Sex Lives Fun Again? |
Few people report feeling sexy in the pandemic. But there are ways to reignite the spark. |
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| 2020-12-08 15:20:00 |
Business |
Boeing Makes First 737 MAX Delivery Since Lifting of FAA Ban |
United Airlines receives the first MAX planes after regulators grounded the jet in March 2019 following two crashes |
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| 2020-12-08 15:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Meet the Frankenshirt. It’s Three (or Seven) Shirts in One |
Labels like Burberry and Marni are selling curious men’s shirts cobbled together from motley fabrics and patterns. Enticingly trendy or just terrifying? |
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| 2020-12-08 15:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Michigan-Ohio State Game Is Off, Complicating Playoff Picture |
The storied football rivalry between the Wolverines and Buckeyes won’t be played for the first time since 1917 thanks to a Covid outbreak on Michigan’s team. |
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| 2020-12-08 15:07:00 |
Politics |
GOP Advances Trump’s FCC Pick, Setting Up a Potential Agency Deadlock |
Nomination of Republican lawyer Nathan Simington to the telecommunications regulator clears a key procedural hurdle in the Senate |
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| 2020-12-08 14:41:00 |
Business |
Some McDonald’s Franchisees Plan Higher Happy Meal Prices |
The burger giant is raising fees and ending a rebate on the children’s menu for U.S. restaurant operators |
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| 2020-12-08 14:06:00 |
Economy |
World Bank Chief Sees Slow Global Recovery From Covid-19 Slump |
David Malpass says it will take two to three years to return to pre-pandemic levels of output as many developing nations struggle |
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| 2020-12-08 13:26:00 |
World |
Brexit Deal in the Balance as Boris Johnson Prepares for Crunch Talks |
British prime minister will meet with the European Commission president for face-to-face talks on Wednesday |
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| 2020-12-08 13:07:00 |
Markets |
Portugal Joins Negative-Rates Club With Benchmark Bond |
The country’s 10-year government bond yield slips below zero, joining certain other European countries |
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| 2020-12-08 13:02:00 |
Business |
AT&T Boss Defends Plans to Stream Warner Bros. Films Upon Release |
CEO John Stankey expects coronavirus pandemic to scare many people away from theaters |
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| 2020-12-08 13:02:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Is Watching Its Stock Price Too |
Elon Musk is smart to turn paper gains into cash, and speculators would be wise to follow his example |
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| 2020-12-08 12:57:00 |
World |
Emirati Investor Acquires Stake in Israeli Soccer Team Known for Anti-Arab Fans |
Sheikh Hamad says partnership aims ‘to set an example…that Jews and Muslims can work together’ |
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| 2020-12-08 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
Profit Keeps Corporate Leaders Honest |
‘Stakeholder capitalism’ allows the Davos crowd to obfuscate what counts as success for a business. |
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| 2020-12-08 12:43:00 |
Opinion |
States and Cities Deserve Taxpayer Support |
Covid relief is no ‘blue-state bailout.’ The virus doesn’t respect political boundaries. |
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| 2020-12-08 12:27:00 |
World |
Chuck Yeager, Pioneer of Supersonic Flight, Dies at Age 97 |
He personified era of pilots that moved the U.S. into the jet age |
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| 2020-12-08 12:15:00 |
U.S. |
In Portland, Tensions Move From Streets to Court |
Federal prosecutors, defense lawyers spar over charges against 90 individuals in Oregon |
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| 2020-12-08 11:44:00 |
CMO Today |
Michael Bassik Leaves MDC to Resurrect Brooklyn Magazine and Sell Sprinkles |
CEO of MDC Partners media agency Assembly is leaving to start ventures including a flavored sprinkles company and a health-data business |
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| 2020-12-08 11:37:00 |
World |
China Pushes Alternative Theories About Origin of Covid-19 |
As WHO prepares probe into start of pandemic, scientists chafe at politicization of research |
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| 2020-12-08 11:31:00 |
Markets |
Stitch Fix Shoppers See the Light |
Latest results from newfangled clothes seller bode well for its future |
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| 2020-12-08 11:30:00 |
Markets |
Betterment CEO Jon Stein Steps Down |
Investment-advice firm chief to be succeeded by former ViacomCBS executive Sarah Kirshbaum Levy |
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| 2020-12-08 11:29:00 |
Markets |
BlueCrest Capital Management to Pay $170 Million to Settle SEC Claims |
Firm misled clients about an internal fund that invested its traders’ own money, SEC says |
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| 2020-12-08 11:16:00 |
Markets |
Tesla Plans Stock Sale, Closing Year of Soaring Gains |
The electric-vehicle company will sell up to $5 billion of new shares over time at market prices |
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| 2020-12-08 10:46:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash Poised to Tap Torrid IPO Market |
Shares are expected to price at the high end of or above their already-increased target range Tuesday in a banner week for IPOs |
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| 2020-12-08 10:11:00 |
Markets |
Uber Pays Up to Take Back Seat on Driverless Cars |
The ride-hailing giant won’t have to consolidate the costs of automating driving, but will remain invested |
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| 2020-12-08 10:06:00 |
Business |
Howard Stern Extends SiriusXM Contract for 5 Years |
Stern will continue to produce and host his show exclusively for the satellite-radio company |
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| 2020-12-08 09:50:00 |
Politics |
Will There Be a Second Stimulus Check Before the End of the Year? |
Direct payments to households aren’t included in the current $900 billion framework but could resurface |
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| 2020-12-08 09:45:00 |
Business |
How DoorDash Pulled Ahead in the Food-Delivery War |
Startup’s IPO comes after a year of aggressive growth. Is it built to last? |
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| 2020-12-08 09:38:00 |
World |
China Sticks With Tough Line on Hong Kong After U.S. Bolsters Sanctions |
Political observers say sanctions unlikely to force Beijing into easing crackdown on opponents |
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| 2020-12-08 09:37:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Newsletter |
Pro Bankruptcy Briefing: Superior Energy Files for Bankruptcy; J.C. Penney Completes Sale, Lines Up Loans From Wells Fargo; SBA Opposes PPP Recipient’s Plan |
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| 2020-12-08 09:00:00 |
Business |
Long-Awaited 5G Auction Expected to Stretch Carriers’ Balance Sheets |
Wireless companies including Verizon expected to splurge on U.S. auction of C-band spectrum |
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| 2020-12-08 09:00:00 |
Business |
Imagine a Nutrition Label—for Cybersecurity |
As the Internet-of-Things proliferates, consumers want to know how their data will be used by the makers of devices—before they buy them |
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| 2020-12-08 08:58:00 |
Business |
FDA Says Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Meets Success Criteria |
Pfizer could ship vaccines as soon as clearance granted, which could come as early as this weekend |
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| 2020-12-08 08:55:00 |
Arts |
A Nonprofit That Uncovered Hundreds of Lost Works by Female Artists to Close |
Advancing Women Artists was founded by the late pioneering philanthropist known as ‘Indiana Jane’; the closure comes as a surprise |
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| 2020-12-08 08:35:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
Powered by Apple Watch, Fitness+ Builds a Virtual Home Gym |
Fitness+, Apple’s new subscription service for on-demand workouts, arrives next week with 21 trainers across 10 disciplines. |
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| 2020-12-08 08:34:00 |
Business |
U.S. Steel to Buy Remaining Stake in New, Low-Cost Steel Mill |
Rising steel prices helped company to raise cash to complete purchase of Big River Steel sooner than expected |
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| 2020-12-08 08:29:00 |
Markets |
Stitch Fix, Tesla, Coupa Software: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. legislators are still hashing out the details of a coronavirus-relief package |
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| 2020-12-08 08:10:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Gridlock on Stimulus, Brexit |
S&P 500 is poised for second day of losses on worries about rising Covid-19 cases |
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| 2020-12-08 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
U.S. Real-Estate Investors Seek Hollywood Dreams in London |
As Covid-19 boosts demand for content, L.A. firm bets on Eastbrook Studios and Pinewood plans to expand |
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| 2020-12-08 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
U.S. Aims to Check Real-Estate Data Giant CoStar’s Expansion in Multifamily |
FTC last week authorized a federal lawsuit against CoStar’s plan to acquire RentPath Holdings |
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| 2020-12-08 08:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Surge in Physical Threats During Pandemic Complicates Employee Security Efforts |
Security consultants say companies are looking for ways to manage increased threats targeting a workforce that is less secure and more spread out |
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| 2020-12-08 08:00:00 |
Tech |
How to Motivate Teens Struggling With Remote School |
Getting boys to engage in virtual instruction doesn’t have to be a battle. Experts offer tips on how to make virtual school more bearable. |
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| 2020-12-08 07:58:00 |
World |
U.K. Begins Rollout of Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine in a First for the West |
Less than a week after the shot was authorized, the first Britons receive doses |
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| 2020-12-08 07:54:00 |
U.S. |
Deborah Birx and Anthony Fauci to Discuss Coronavirus Response |
Top U.S. health officials to be interviewed at WSJ CEO Council event |
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| 2020-12-08 07:46:00 |
World |
Mount Everest Just Got Taller |
China and Nepal jointly announced a new official height of 29,032 feet for the world’s tallest mountain |
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| 2020-12-08 07:33:00 |
World |
Mexican Cartels Are Now Cooking Chinese Chemicals in Dutch Meth Labs |
Narco gangs piggyback legal business networks to tap rich markets world-wide |
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| 2020-12-08 07:09:00 |
Markets |
China’s Riskier Companies Pay Up to Raise Bond Financing |
Firms rated below triple-A paid their highest average yield since early 2019 |
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| 2020-12-08 07:00:00 |
U.S. |
Conservative Lawsuits Fuel Distrust of Election Results |
Legal challenges have been unsuccessful but could lay groundwork for movement to change voting laws |
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| 2020-12-08 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Airbnb’s IPO: Date, Valuation and Everything Else You Need to Know |
The home-sharing giant plans to make its market debut this week. Here’s what to expect between now and then. |
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| 2020-12-08 06:45:00 |
World |
China Car Sales Rise Again, Cementing Pandemic Recovery |
To boost sales, government has been easing purchasing quotas and giving subsidies to car buyers |
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| 2020-12-08 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Stock Split Pay Off, Stock Buyback Heat, Energy Pipeline Upside |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-08 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
Nielsen Sets Timeline for Big Change in TV Ratings |
The country’s leading TV-ratings firm plans a metric that measures content and ads across TV and digital media |
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| 2020-12-08 05:58:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccine Passports Could Help Life Return to Normal, but Experts Urge Caution |
Requirement to prove immunity raises practical and ethical issues: Should vaccinated people have greater freedom? |
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| 2020-12-08 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Greek Banks Turn Corner With Bad-Loan Sales |
State-backed securitization program helps usher in global investors even during pandemic |
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| 2020-12-08 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Environmental Groups Seek Access to Records on Oil-Drilling Safety-Rule Changes |
Sierra Club and others hope to overturn Trump administration’s partial rollback of the ‘well-control rule’ passed after 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster |
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| 2020-12-08 03:52:00 |
Markets |
JD Health Makes Strong Debut in Hong Kong |
The city’s stock market closes out its best year for listing activity in a decade, thanks in big part to Chinese technology companies |
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| 2020-12-08 03:51:00 |
Markets |
Chinese Household Debt Surges Through the Pandemic |
The continued rise of real-estate investment left China with the largest increase in global household debt in the first half of the year, which will drag on its economic potential in years to come |
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| 2020-12-08 01:57:00 |
Markets |
Goldman Sachs to Acquire 100% of China Securities Joint Venture |
Firm is first global bank to seek full ownership of its securities business in the country |
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| 2020-12-07 22:53:00 |
Politics |
Two Republicans Provide Different Views on Trump’s Appeal |
Sen. Tom Cotton and William Kristol spoke at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit |
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| 2020-12-07 22:46:00 |
Politics |
Biden National Security Adviser Sees U.S. Rejoining Iran Nuclear Deal |
Jake Sullivan discussed national-security and foreign-policy issues at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit |
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| 2020-12-07 22:41:00 |
World |
Warning Signs Were Missed Ahead of Christchurch Mosque Shootings, Inquiry Finds |
Report highlights police failings in granting the gunman a firearms license, concludes intelligence agencies focused too heavily on Islamic extremists |
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| 2020-12-07 22:28:00 |
CIO Journal |
Covid-19 Economy Claimed 128,000 IT Jobs in November |
October hiring gains were lost as U.S. employers braced for uncertainty during a coronavirus surge, according to a trade group report |
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| 2020-12-07 21:17:00 |
Politics |
Biden Expected to Name Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary |
Austin was commander of U.S. Central Command under President Obama, overseeing forces in the Middle East |
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| 2020-12-07 21:07:00 |
World |
Canada’s Trudeau Confident in Strong Recovery for 2021 |
Aggressive fiscal policy, consumer cash hoard should propel growth; PM offers caution about business in China |
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| 2020-12-07 20:48:00 |
CFO Journal |
Stitch Fix Hires New Finance Chief From Amazon |
Dan Jedda is joining a cohort of former Amazon executives who become CFOs elsewhere |
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| 2020-12-07 20:22:00 |
Tech |
TikTok Download Ban Is Blocked by Second Judge |
Ruling follows similar decision in case brought by the app’s content creators |
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| 2020-12-07 19:38:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.S. Watchdog Will Be Selecting Audits for Inspection More Randomly |
Next year, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board wants to make its target areas in audit inspections less predictable, in part to continue examining the impact of remote work on audits |
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| 2020-12-07 19:20:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Jewish Property in Nazi Germany and Hungary |
Lawyers for the two countries say Jewish heirs’ Holocaust-era claims have no place in U.S. courts |
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| 2020-12-07 19:01:00 |
Politics |
Covid-Aid Negotiators Grapple Over Liability Protections |
Lawmakers also seek to iron out deal on state and local aid in roughly $900 billion framework |
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| 2020-12-07 18:52:00 |
Tech |
Uber Sells Self-Driving-Car Unit to Autonomous-Driving Startup |
As part of the deal, Uber will make a $400 million investment in Aurora Innovation |
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| 2020-12-07 18:25:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Defense-Bill Veto Threat, Explained |
President has threatened veto over Confederate-named sites, social-media liability protections |
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| 2020-12-07 18:21:00 |
Markets |
Pimco Co-Founder Bill Gross Makes Public Request to Settle Dispute With Neighbor |
The conflict involves a backyard-art installation and repeatedly playing the theme song to ‘Gilligan’s Island’ |
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| 2020-12-07 18:20:00 |
Pro PE Fund News |
Investor Bill Ackman and NBA’s Chris Paul Back Housing Fund |
Turner Impact Capital’s latest fund raised $357 million to create affordable urban housing for working families |
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| 2020-12-07 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
John Kerry’s Arab Peace |
Learning from the former secretary of State’s words of four years ago. |
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| 2020-12-07 18:06:00 |
Opinion |
Paying for More Covid Relief |
Republicans should insist on using the $429 billion in Fed funds. |
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| 2020-12-07 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Identity Health-Care Pick |
Becerra’s only qualification is that he sued Trump many times. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:52:00 |
Opinion |
Defense Is on the Ballot in Georgia |
With a majority, Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders would resume cuts to vital military spending. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:52:00 |
Business |
Toll Brothers Reports 9% Rise in Home Sales as Buyers Seek More Space |
CEO Douglas Yearley says housing market is strongest he has seen in 30 years at company |
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| 2020-12-07 17:51:00 |
Opinion |
South Dakota’s Balanced Covid Response |
They’ve called me ‘reckless’ and a ‘denier,’ but our numbers are much better than those of Illinois, New Jersey and New York. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:50:00 |
Opinion |
Covid and the New Age of Censorship |
It doesn’t promote public health when media and tech companies stifle scientific debate. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
Can’t Stand ‘Imagine’? I’ve Got ‘Help!’ |
John Lennon’s most famous song is far from his best. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
The Silence of Pope Francis |
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai goes to jail—and his shepherd is missing in action. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:48:00 |
Opinion |
Climate Finance May Foul the Economy |
The effects of Biden’s Treasury regulating ‘environmental risk’ will likely be perverse. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:47:00 |
Books |
‘The Great Demographic Reversal’ Review: The Perils of Aging |
As workers become fewer in number and global wages rise, we may see less inequality but more inflation and higher interest rates. |
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| 2020-12-07 17:26:00 |
Business |
Companies Face New Pressures to Diversify Boards. It’s Sensitive. |
Nasdaq and California efforts to bring more minorities and other underrepresented groups into boardrooms raise awkward recruiting challenges; Avoiding being ‘tokenized’ |
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| 2020-12-07 16:59:00 |
Media & Marketing |
MSNBC to Name Rashida Jones President, Succeeding Phil Griffin |
Mr. Griffin, who has been with the cable news network for 25 years, will leave after the end of January |
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| 2020-12-07 16:54:00 |
Markets |
How to Invest in Gold |
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| 2020-12-07 16:54:00 |
Music Review |
‘We Will Always Love You’ by the Avalanches Review: A Sonic Spaceship Ride |
The Australian indie group returns with an album inspired by the Voyager Golden Records that combines way-back samples with brand-new music into a far-out whole. |
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| 2020-12-07 16:44:00 |
U.S. |
FCC Awards $9.2 Billion for Construction of Rural Broadband Networks |
Initiative seeks to provide high-speed internet access for millions over next decade |
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| 2020-12-07 16:31:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Defense Bill Proposes Anti-Money-Laundering Whistleblower Program |
The proposed rules would offer an award to those who report possible violations of anti-money-laundering laws to the Treasury or the Justice Department that lead to successful enforcement |
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| 2020-12-07 16:31:00 |
Tech |
Senator Seeks Answers From Google CEO Over IAC Feud |
Letter from Sen. Ron Wyden follows WSJ article that said Google was weighing penalties against IAC over software |
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| 2020-12-07 16:26:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Again Certifies Biden’s Win |
Recertification marks third time Georgia officials counted ballots cast in presidential election |
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| 2020-12-07 16:10:00 |
Politics |
Covid-Aid Talks Jolted by Election Results, Pandemic’s Surge |
Democrats and Republicans converge on $900 billion coronavirus relief bill after long impasse |
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| 2020-12-07 15:57:00 |
Markets |
Demand for Corporate Bonds Drives Inflation-Adjusted Yields to Zero |
The development highlights how demand for fixed-income assets is reducing their potential returns |
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| 2020-12-07 15:47:00 |
Politics |
Federal Investigators Say Peter Navarro Violated Hatch Act |
U.S. Office of Special Counsel says Trump’s trade adviser knowingly violated the law against government employees’ political activity |
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| 2020-12-07 15:00:00 |
Business |
In Battle Against Hackers, Companies Try to Deceive the Deceivers |
The idea is to convince the attackers they have been successful, so that they will then reveal their methods |
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| 2020-12-07 14:59:00 |
Opinion |
GM Sees the Future and It Is an Electric One |
The socialization of the U.S. automobile market is intensifying. Increasingly there will be a dependence of revenue based on what the government gives them in credits or takes away in penalties rather than what makes real profit. |
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| 2020-12-07 14:58:00 |
Opinion |
Losing Your Job Without Losing Your Home |
Mortgage-default insurance can induce private lenders to expand access to home financing by families of modest means. |
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| 2020-12-07 14:57:00 |
Opinion |
Shutdowns Can Sometimes Bring Out the Best in Us |
Being stuck at home has forced me to go on a life diet—to learn what’s important and to shed the rest of my life’s baggage. |
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| 2020-12-07 14:52:00 |
Logistics Report |
For Airlines, Dry Ice in Vaccine Transport Demands Special Attention |
The refrigerant needed to maintain some doses during distribution is regulated as a dangerous good for aviation transport |
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| 2020-12-07 14:50:00 |
World |
U.S. Adds Senior Chinese Lawmakers to Hong Kong Sanctions Blacklist |
Trump administration targets most of the leadership of China’s legislature |
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| 2020-12-07 14:33:00 |
Business |
Dish Network to Pay $210 Million to Settle Telemarketing Suit |
Settlement is largest civil penalty ever paid for telemarketing violations under the FTC Act, Justice Department says |
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| 2020-12-07 14:19:00 |
Markets |
These Clothes Are Hip to Be Square |
Payments company Square has released a line of clothes named after its digital wallet |
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| 2020-12-07 14:12:00 |
World |
Pope Francis to Visit Iraq in March |
Trip will be first international travel by pope since before pandemic |
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| 2020-12-07 13:41:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Hottest Trend in College Football: Opting Out of the Pandemic Season |
A stream of football players are ending their collegiate careers early to dodge Covid and prepare for the pros. |
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| 2020-12-07 13:29:00 |
Business |
Target Follows Others in Accusing Poultry Suppliers of Price Fixing |
Perdue, Sanderson and Tyson Foods are among chicken producers facing lawsuits |
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| 2020-12-07 13:14:00 |
Opinion |
Conspiracy Theorists Are Out to Get Each Other |
Trump’s crazy election theories come after the media has been peddling similar fare for years. |
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| 2020-12-07 13:13:00 |
Opinion |
Americans Need Help While Awaiting a Vaccine |
Details of a Covid-19 relief bill are already negotiated. Time for Washington to act. |
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| 2020-12-07 13:00:00 |
Business |
Why Companies Should Stop Scaring Employees About Cybersecurity |
If they want workers to be more vigilant, fear doesn’t work. Fortunately, there are alternatives. |
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| 2020-12-07 12:11:00 |
Life & Arts |
Vintage Patagonia Fleeces: Fluff That’s Worth a Fortune |
A community of rabid collectors and resellers are amassing old Patagonia fleeces, driving up the price for jackets in manic patterns and with particularly plush shells. |
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| 2020-12-07 12:03:00 |
Life & Arts |
Proof That 2020 is Chaos: The Cleveland Browns Will Have a Winning Record |
A forlorn franchise is 9-3 and loudly knocking on the door of the playoffs for the first time since the 2002 season. |
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| 2020-12-07 11:56:00 |
Politics |
What Might Unite a Divided Washington Behind Joe Biden? Unsexy Infrastructure |
Roads, bridges, airports, subways, broadband—infrastructure might be the way to smash through the political roadblocks |
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| 2020-12-07 11:45:00 |
Opinion |
Locked Down in La La Land |
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| 2020-12-07 11:31:00 |
U.S. |
EPA to Retain Existing Soot Standards After Review |
Agency decides that soot-pollution rules are adequate; research suggests that tougher standards could save lives |
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| 2020-12-07 11:16:00 |
Business |
Who Gets Covid-19 Vaccine First? Hospitals Assess How to Divvy Up Shots |
With initial supplies expected to fall short, hospitals look to lotteries and risk assessments to prioritize early vaccines |
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| 2020-12-07 10:50:00 |
U.S. |
On Student Debt, Biden Must Decide Whose Loans to Cancel |
Debt forgiveness may help the economy but risks helping groups seen as privileged and widening political fault lines |
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| 2020-12-07 10:46:00 |
World |
Former Sen. Paul Sarbanes of Maryland Dies at 87 |
Democrat represented the state for 30 years in the Senate |
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| 2020-12-07 10:28:00 |
Business |
Conagra to Sell Peter Pan Peanut Butter Brand to Post Holdings |
Conagra has been shifting away from making and selling peanut-butter spreads sold under private brand names |
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| 2020-12-07 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Kodak, Lyft, Exxon Mobil: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures edged lower as investors worried about elevated Covid-19 infection levels |
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| 2020-12-07 09:00:00 |
Business |
How to Protect Your Privacy When Working From Home |
There are ways to keep colleagues from intruding on your home life, and family members from intruding on your work life |
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| 2020-12-07 08:44:00 |
World |
AstraZeneca and Pfizer Ask India for Emergency-Use Covid-19 Vaccine Authorizations |
Approval would circumvent a long trial and application process and help speed up production |
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| 2020-12-07 08:31:00 |
Markets |
Foreign Investors Can Learn to Love Japan Again |
The country’s stocks have been outperforming, and the combination of many cheap cyclical stocks and strong balance sheets offers reason to believe they will continue to |
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| 2020-12-07 08:00:00 |
World |
Biden Win Raises Pressure on Brazil’s Bolsonaro to Protect Amazon |
Trump administration had largely kept silent about deforestation. The incoming U.S. president wants Brazil to change course. |
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| 2020-12-07 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Exposed to Covid-19 During the Holidays? Here Are Safe Tests and Practices |
Experts at top medical centers discuss quarantining, testing and informing people that you may be infected |
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| 2020-12-07 07:56:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Covid-19 Cases Rise |
Restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus went into effect in California in a fresh sign of dimming economic prospects |
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| 2020-12-07 07:49:00 |
World |
Covert Chinese Trade With North Korea Moves Into the Open |
China is no longer trying to hide smuggling activity as it seeks to help Pyongyang endure sanctions, U.S. officials say |
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| 2020-12-07 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Energy Pipelines’ Bad Year Has a Silver Lining |
The downturn in the oil markets isn’t all bad news for pipeline operators |
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| 2020-12-07 07:00:00 |
Business |
Bob Dylan Sells Entire Songwriting Catalog |
Universal Music Publishing Group acquires iconic singer-songwriter’s music |
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| 2020-12-07 06:03:00 |
Markets |
The Trouble With Riding the Coattails of Billionaires |
Patrick Drahi’s opportunistic offer to take Altice Europe private highlights the governance risk when investors play second fiddle to a controlling shareholder |
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| 2020-12-07 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Model Portfolio Surge, Corporate Cash Hoards, Digital Payment Plans |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-07 06:00:00 |
Politics |
WSJ CEO Council 2020: Key Things to Watch |
Interviews planned with Elon Musk, Jake Sullivan, Cedric Richmond, Mark Milley, Deborah Birx, Anthony Fauci, Justin Trudeau and more |
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| 2020-12-07 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Whistleblowers Worry SEC’s Interpretation of ‘Independent Analysis’ Could Discourage Tipsters |
New guidance from the regulator states that a tip must offer insight ‘beyond what would be reasonably apparent’ from publicly available information |
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| 2020-12-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Some Small Hedge Funds Reap Big Gains in Tough Times |
As volatility hurts many investing strategies, a few of the smallest funds are putting up some of the biggest returns |
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| 2020-12-07 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Trump-Era Tax Rule Benefiting Some Multinationals May Get Revised Under Biden |
New administration may seek to revise or repeal rule that limits reach of the U.S. minimum tax on foreign profits |
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| 2020-12-07 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Farmers, Buyers Tussle Over Cocoa Prices |
Cocoa futures recently hit a nine-month high in November, despite the pandemic’s blow to demand |
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| 2020-12-07 05:30:00 |
Pro VC Industry News |
Overvalued Startups Could Be ‘Shorted’ by New Firm |
Apeira Capital wants to bring hedge-fund-style techniques to startup investing |
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| 2020-12-07 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Fed Official Wonders If Much Larger Balance Sheet Needed |
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| 2020-12-07 04:22:00 |
Markets |
China’s Record Exports Are the Flipside of the Pandemic in the U.S. |
Few would have pegged surging Chinese exports to the U.S. as a likely outcome for 2020 a year ago. But that looks likely to persist a while yet. |
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| 2020-12-07 04:13:00 |
Markets |
‘Crude Oil Treasure’ Debacle Leads to Fine for Chinese Bank |
Investment product generated big losses for individual investors when U.S. oil prices briefly went negative |
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| 2020-12-07 03:48:00 |
Markets |
Shares of Chinese Companies on U.S. Blacklist Fall as Index Eviction Looms |
FTSE Russell’s decision hits shares of companies including Hangzhou Hikvision Digital |
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| 2020-12-07 01:54:00 |
World |
China Exports Generate Record Trade Surplus |
With November exports up 21% from a year earlier and import growth slowing, surplus hit $75.42 billion |
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| 2020-12-06 22:59:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Sen. Loeffler, Challenger Warnock Spar in Debate With Senate Control at Stake |
Ms. Loeffler avoided questions about whether November’s election in Georgia was rigged |
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| 2020-12-06 22:00:00 |
Deals |
Exxon Under Pressure From New Activist Fund |
Engine No. 1 plans proxy fight for four Exxon board seats |
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| 2020-12-06 21:22:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Select Rochelle Walensky to Lead the CDC |
Walensky is chief of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School |
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| 2020-12-06 21:00:00 |
IPOs |
Airbnb Boosts IPO Price Range to Between $56 and $60 a Share |
New price range for home-rental company’s public debut equates to $39 billion to $42 billion, fully diluted |
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| 2020-12-06 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Covid Risks in the Workplace Break Room |
Workers find extra stress at what was once a lunchtime sanctuary for friendly chatter with colleagues; here’s how to take a breather safely on the job during the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-06 19:38:00 |
Life & Arts |
Your Boss Can Restrict Your Holiday Plans in the Pandemic |
Employers have latitude to know how workers are spending their off hours and can take away vacation time to protect the workplace from Covid-19 |
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| 2020-12-06 19:27:00 |
Politics |
Lawmakers Look to Short-Term Funding Measure as Spending Talks Continue |
A vote is likely this week on a one-week continuing resolution |
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| 2020-12-06 19:03:00 |
Politics |
Biden to Nominate Xavier Becerra as Health and Human Services Secretary |
The California attorney general has waged legal battles to preserve the Affordable Care Act |
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| 2020-12-06 19:00:00 |
U.S. |
Fight for Upstate New York House Race Continues in Court |
Republican Claudia Tenney holds razor-thin tentative lead over U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi |
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| 2020-12-06 18:48:00 |
Politics |
Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive for Covid-19, Admitted to Hospital |
President Trump’s personal attorney has been leading effort to overturn last month’s election results |
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| 2020-12-06 18:14:00 |
World |
Venezuela’s Maduro Tightens Grip as Opposition Boycotts Elections |
Ruling party politicians are expected to take most of the 277 seats in the National Assembly |
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| 2020-12-06 18:01:00 |
Politics |
Chinese Arms Industry Ranks Second Behind U.S., Report Says |
The country’s global sales are larger than those of Russia and European nations |
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| 2020-12-06 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Curious Case of Mexican General Cienfuegos |
The former defense minister is released in another loss for the drug war. |
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| 2020-12-06 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
Trump Runs the Stacey Abrams Playbook |
Evidence-free charges of election fraud are corrosive no matter who makes them. |
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| 2020-12-06 17:56:00 |
Opinion |
The U.A.E. Needs U.S. Arms to Ward Off Iran |
Misguided opposition in the Senate bodes ill for U.S. Mideast policy in the Biden administration. |
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| 2020-12-06 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Holocaust Survivors Deserve Their Day in Court |
Congress has made clear that Nazi expropriation victims can bring lawsuits. |
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| 2020-12-06 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Who’ll Get the Covid Vaccine First? |
The best option may be to inoculate those over 65 with a focus on low-income communities. |
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| 2020-12-06 17:53:00 |
Books |
‘One Billion Americans’ Review: More People, Fewer Problems |
To stay on top, says a progressive writer, the U.S. must triple its population. Maybe so. But does he mean it? |
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| 2020-12-06 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
First Cuomo, Now Newsom |
The Supreme Court extends in scrutiny of orders limiting the free exercise of religion to California and Kentucky. |
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| 2020-12-06 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
The Other Arizona Election Challenge |
Can voters ignore the state constitution when passing an initiative? |
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| 2020-12-06 17:43:00 |
Opinion |
A Weak Visa Case Against Facebook |
Government labor lawyers have clearly never run a business. |
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| 2020-12-06 17:42:00 |
Opinion |
Trial Lawyers vs. Arab-Israeli Peace |
Schumer and Menendez block a deal to bring Sudan closer to the West. |
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| 2020-12-06 16:17:00 |
Business |
Chick-fil-A Sues Poultry Suppliers, Alleging Price-Fixing |
Lawsuit adds one of the U.S. chicken industry’s biggest customers to expanding litigation that alleges long-running collusion among poultry processors |
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| 2020-12-06 16:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Challenges—and Rewards—of Deferring College During Covid |
Without traditional campus life and classes, some students postpone education; ‘You need to have a plan,’ a counselor says, but even part-time jobs are hard to find |
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| 2020-12-06 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Inflation, Stimulus and Layoffs |
Observers expect China’s exports accelerated in November as surges in Covid-19 cases in Europe and the U.S. supported demand for medical goods |
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| 2020-12-06 14:08:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Rejects Trump’s Request to Reverse His Election Loss |
President had asked Georgia governor to call a special legislative session and push lawmakers to appoint pro-Trump electors |
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| 2020-12-06 14:00:00 |
Markets |
Should Investors Buy a Stock After It Splits? |
Buying a stock that has just split generally pays off. But in some years it’s a losing move. |
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| 2020-12-06 13:28:00 |
Opinion |
A Stimulus Dollar Is Only a Dollar |
Democrats devise magic ‘multipliers’ to justify spending, but the returns never show. |
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| 2020-12-06 13:27:00 |
Business |
Watchdog for U.S. Agency That Brokered Controversial Kodak Loan Deal Finds No Wrongdoing |
Sen. Elizabeth Warren had called for an investigation into the now-halted $765 million loan for the one-time photo giant to produce drug ingredients in the Covid-19 fight |
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| 2020-12-06 13:27:00 |
Opinion |
Schumer’s Wages of ‘Resistance’ |
Senate Democrats did everything they could to delay Trump’s nominees. Republicans won’t forget. |
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| 2020-12-06 13:13:00 |
A-hed |
Everest Gets an Altitude Adjustment: Nepal and China Agree on Height |
The world’s highest peak is about to get a new, unified official measurement from the nations it straddles |
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| 2020-12-06 13:10:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Diplomats’ Illnesses Likely Linked to Pulsed Energy Attack |
Panel releases findings on medical symptoms experienced by those working in Cuba, China |
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| 2020-12-06 13:00:00 |
Politics |
Pompeo to Head Home to Kansas With Plenty of Alternatives |
After championing Trump’s worldview, secretary of state is described by supporters as being well positioned for domestic political pursuits |
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| 2020-12-06 12:52:00 |
World |
Facing War, Virus and Locusts, Ethiopia’s Once-Golden Economy Loses Its Luster |
Nation’s economy has expanded at an average of almost 10% in recent years, but growth has ground to a halt: ‘Fighting for our very existence’ |
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| 2020-12-06 12:44:00 |
Opinion |
The GOP Needs to Have a Health-Care Plan |
If the U.S. were able to create a health-care system from scratch there is no doubt that it would be a vast improvement over the mishmash we have today. |
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| 2020-12-06 12:43:00 |
World |
Saudis and Israelis Publicly Clash Over Palestinian Rights |
Unusually blunt remarks came during a regional security forum held against the backdrop of U.S.-brokered normalization deals between the Jewish state and Gulf Arab neighbors |
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| 2020-12-06 12:41:00 |
Opinion |
‘Urgent’ Stimulus Package Isn’t That Urgent |
It’s hard to believe that the economy could survive and thrive during the state lockdowns preferred by Democrats in the last eight months, but it cannot scrape by for eight weeks until Bidenomics arrives and the spending floodgates reopen. |
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| 2020-12-06 12:00:00 |
Politics |
After 2020 Losses, Some Democrats Question Party’s Health-Care Focus |
Some former candidates and strategists say Democrats should have focused more on people who were losing their jobs and struggling to pay rent |
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| 2020-12-06 10:05:00 |
Tech |
Google Spars With Barry Diller’s IAC on Marketing Practices |
Alphabet unit considers penalties after its audit faulted IAC’s treatment of Chrome browser extensions |
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| 2020-12-06 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Inside the Retreat of Jamie Dinan’s York, a One-Time Star Hedge Fund |
Energy bets gone wrong and a rocky succession played roles in the firm’s pullback from hedge funds |
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| 2020-12-06 10:00:00 |
Economy |
Europe Seeks to Boost Pandemic-Damaged Economy by Spending |
Don’t cut budgets—spend more. That is the prescription the European Union is giving its member governments. |
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| 2020-12-06 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Five Pricing Moves Companies Made in 2020, From Zoom to Peloton |
From free video calling to a $2,495 stationary bike, here’s a look at how companies used pricing to respond to the coronavirus crisis |
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| 2020-12-06 09:00:00 |
CFO Journal |
Companies Could Face Pressure to Disclose More ESG Data |
The Biden administration may push for rules that require companies to clearly spell out climate-change related risks, as well as other sustainability metrics |
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| 2020-12-06 08:34:00 |
World |
Long a Holdout From Covid-19 Restrictions, Sweden Ends Its Pandemic Experiment |
Government imposes mandatory measures after failing to contain new surge in infections |
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| 2020-12-06 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Possible 2024 Bid Leaves Other GOP Candidates in a Bind |
Republican hopefuls will need to lay the groundwork for potential campaigns of their own without alienating the president and his supporters |
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| 2020-12-06 08:00:00 |
Business |
Pandemic Pushes Fuel Makers in Richer Countries to the Brink |
Covid-19 has accelerated a wave of refinery closures, igniting concerns about energy supply |
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| 2020-12-06 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Thank the Fed for the Stock Market’s Run—And the Plodding Pace to Come |
Shares have won big this year, not primarily because earnings went up but because the cost of money went down almost to zero |
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| 2020-12-06 05:30:00 |
Business |
These Gas-Station Entrepreneurs Favored Food Over Fuel and Got Rich |
Britain’s Issa brothers became billionaires by emphasizing retail at filling stations. Now they are expanding in the U.S. |
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| 2020-12-06 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Jack Ma’s Ant Group Ramped Up Loans, Exposing Achilles’ Heel of China’s Banking System |
Partnering with the fintech giant has higher risks for smaller lenders, which are already on shaky ground |
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| 2020-12-05 21:10:00 |
World |
Japan’s Asteroid Odyssey: 3 Billion Miles for a Pinch of Dust |
Hayabusa 2 space probe delivers capsule of material from asteroid Ryugu back to Earth |
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| 2020-12-05 18:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Eyes Three Candidates to Lead U.S. Health Agency |
New names underscore president-elect’s interest in choosing people who have defended Affordable Care Act |
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| 2020-12-05 16:30:00 |
World |
Photos of the Week: Couple Behind BioNTech’s Covid Vaccine, California Order Prompts Covid Tests, Bond Fire Ravages Silverado and More |
Selection of photos from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 by The Wall Street Journal’s photo editors |
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| 2020-12-05 15:40:00 |
Politics |
Trump Renews Push to Overturn Georgia Presidential Vote |
President calls Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday to urge the state legislature to reverse President-elect Joe Biden’s win in the state |
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| 2020-12-05 13:21:00 |
Business |
Gene Editing Shows Promise in Sickle-Cell Disease |
Companies investigate how therapies including Crispr might treat a debilitating genetic disease |
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| 2020-12-05 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Our Food Vocabulary Reflects the Evolution of Taste |
The words we use to praise and insult dishes have changed dramatically over time. |
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| 2020-12-05 12:00:00 |
Markets |
Abu Dhabi’s $230 Billion Man Bet the World Would Overcome Covid-19 |
Khaldoon al-Mubarak made an assessment in March that this challenging year would bring new opportunities to lessen his homeland’s dependence on oil. He spent billions backing up that belief. |
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| 2020-12-05 12:00:00 |
Tech |
How Some Black Startup Founders Are Thriving in a Pandemic Year |
An unexpected side-effect of lockdowns: It can be easier to get a meeting with a venture capitalist. For minority founders in tech, that’s made a big difference as Silicon Valley reckons with race issues. |
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| 2020-12-05 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Life-Changing Ferrari 458 Spider |
A car named Coco inspired a biotech consultant to launch the first all-female Ferrari rally as well as a foundation that helps young women. |
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| 2020-12-05 12:00:00 |
World |
Mexico’s President Pushed Hard for Release of General Arrested in U.S. |
Ex-defense minister had been accused of aiding a drug cartel, sparking anger among top Mexican military officers |
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| 2020-12-05 11:31:00 |
Markets |
Stock Buybacks: What Every Investor Needs to Know |
They have been attacked by many academics and progressive politicians. Now, with a new administration, the battle could soon get even more heated. |
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| 2020-12-05 10:00:00 |
World |
Venezuela’s Regime Challenges Biden With Sham Election |
Vote for National Assembly will give Maduro control of every institution as country slides into chaos |
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| 2020-12-05 08:17:00 |
World |
Russia Begins Rolling Out Sputnik V Coronavirus Vaccine |
Doctors, teachers and social workers in Moscow are among the first to receive the shot |
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| 2020-12-05 08:00:00 |
Business |
One Answer to America’s Recycling Problems—Make Big Brands Pay |
Consumer-product makers are under pressure to pitch in as customers and lawmakers pay more attention to plastic waste |
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| 2020-12-05 08:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
For Covid-Era Wedding Dresses, Anything Goes |
Whether it’s for a backyard ‘minimony’ or a public-park ‘micro-wedding,’ ‘corona brides’ are getting creative with jumpsuits, short dresses and other options that Grandma would hate |
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| 2020-12-05 07:00:00 |
Film Review |
Films From a Vanished World |
The films collected in a new Blu-ray set are precious records of the Yiddish cinema that was virtually extinguished by the Holocaust. |
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| 2020-12-05 07:00:00 |
Art Review |
‘Degree Zero: Drawing at Midcentury’ Review: Sketching a Path Into a New Era |
An exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art shows how artists used the most elemental of creative practices—drawing—to reinvent their world. |
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| 2020-12-05 06:05:00 |
Markets |
These Investors Are Riding the Bitcoin Wave to New Highs |
As the digital currency approaches $20,000, new buyers benefit from their crypto passion |
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| 2020-12-05 06:03:00 |
World |
Scientists Investigate Whether Exposure to Earlier Coronavirus Helped Asia Fight Covid-19 |
Some researchers looking at theory to explain why East Asia has experienced fewer cases, deaths than U.S. and Europe |
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| 2020-12-04 23:04:00 |
Business |
Sanford Health Deal to Create Regional Hospital Powerhouse Collapses After CEO’s Exit |
Sanford’s combination with Intermountain Healthcare would have created a giant with 69 hospitals across six states |
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| 2020-12-04 21:59:00 |
Politics |
Trump Campaign Suffers Fresh Legal Defeats |
Judges rule against president and supporters as federal deadlines loom for final election results |
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| 2020-12-04 21:51:00 |
Politics |
Federal Student-Loan Borrowers Get Another Month’s Reprieve |
Millions of borrowers won’t have to start repaying their student loans until February |
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| 2020-12-04 20:57:00 |
Politics |
Federal Judge Orders Government to Fully Restore DACA |
Order concludes three-year legal battle over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program |
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| 2020-12-04 20:22:00 |
Politics |
Bribery-for-Pardon Investigation Involved Prominent Washington Lawyer |
California billionaire GOP donor enlisted Abbe Lowell to push for friend’s pardon with White House |
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| 2020-12-04 19:16:00 |
Politics |
Chinese Professor Pleads Guilty in Huawei Theft Case |
Bo Mao admitted to lying to federal agents involved in a Justice Department probe of the Chinese technology giant |
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| 2020-12-04 19:13:00 |
Business |
Chance the Rapper Sued by Former Manager |
In lawsuit, Pat Corcoran alleges he is owed millions in unpaid commissions, expenses |
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| 2020-12-04 18:59:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Medicaid Work Requirements |
Federal program allowing states to make Medicaid recipients work has been blocked by lower courts |
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| 2020-12-04 18:30:00 |
Opinion |
Payrolls Take a Covid Break |
Job growth slowed but much of the recovery remains strong. |
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| 2020-12-04 18:29:00 |
Opinion |
Pennsylvania Vetoes Help for Business |
The legislation offered liability protections for good-faith actors. |
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| 2020-12-04 18:29:00 |
World |
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Near Deal to End Gulf Dispute, Officials Say |
After White House-brokered talks, Gulf leaders see progress resolving three-year-old rift between Qatar, neighbors |
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| 2020-12-04 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Now Who’s Contesting Elections? |
The Democratic House could overturn results in Iowa and New York. |
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| 2020-12-04 18:18:00 |
Business |
Activision Blizzard Sues Netflix for Allegedly Poaching Its Former Finance Chief |
The videogame publishing company said Netflix illegally recruited Spencer Neumann in late 2018, prompting a contract breach |
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| 2020-12-04 18:15:00 |
National Security |
U.S. Will Move Nearly All Troops Out of Somalia, Officials Say |
Relocation of 700 troops from Somalia reverses administration course; move follows troop cuts in Iraq, Afghanistan |
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| 2020-12-04 18:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Fudge Cookies |
If there were ever a year to ship our loved ones cookie tins brimming with cheer, this is it. With these top techniques from pro bakers, festive treats arrive fresh, intact and full of sparkle. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
Bulla Cookies |
If there were ever a year to ship our loved ones cookie tins brimming with cheer, this is it. With these top techniques from pro bakers, festive treats arrive fresh, intact and full of sparkle. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:46:00 |
Life & Arts |
Pistachio Pinwheels |
If there were ever a year to ship our loved ones cookie tins brimming with cheer, this is it. With these top techniques from pro bakers, festive treats arrive fresh, intact and full of sparkle. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:42:00 |
Books |
Conservatism and Liberalism: Two Books on the Great Divide |
Two strikingly different ways of seeing the world, ordering society and understanding human destiny. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:35:00 |
Opinion |
Elite Public Schools Are the Poor’s Best Hope |
Children from wealthy families will always have access to high-achieving schools, but for low-income families of all races the exam schools are their best chance for an equally high-level education. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:34:00 |
Politics |
Biden Says Inauguration Will Resemble Virtual Convention |
President-elect deems ‘a gigantic inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue’ as unlikely |
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| 2020-12-04 17:34:00 |
Books |
‘Prince Philip Revealed’ Review: Ever at Her Side |
From his chaotic childhood to a lifetime as consort to the queen, Prince Philip has remained irrepressibly himself. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:32:00 |
Books |
‘Proustian Uncertainties’: Where Memory Leads |
The shifts and ambiguities in the novelist’s work resonate with a historian who has chronicled the shadowy forces of persecution. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:32:00 |
Opinion |
Why Do We Still Count by Race Like We Do? |
There is only one race: the human race. |
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| 2020-12-04 17:20:00 |
World |
U.S. Pulls Some Embassy Staff From Iraq as Regional Tensions Rise |
Concerns about possible retaliation around one-year anniversary of U.S. killing of Iran’s Soleimani prompts reduction in civilian presence in Baghdad |
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| 2020-12-04 17:14:00 |
Autos Industry |
About 150 U.S. Cadillac Dealers to Exit Brand, Rather Than Sell Electric Cars |
About 17% of Cadillac’s 880 U.S. dealerships decide against spending for necessary upgrades |
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| 2020-12-04 16:57:00 |
Opinion |
The Price of Turkey’s Russian Dalliance |
Trump should impose sanctions against Ankara for purchasing the S-400. |
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| 2020-12-04 16:56:00 |
Opinion |
An Explosion, a Relief Effort and Canadians’ Enduring Gratitude |
Every year, Nova Scotia sends a Christmas tree to Boston in appreciation of the heroism of 1917. |
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| 2020-12-04 16:56:00 |
Opinion |
Mask Wars Revisited |
Use of face coverings increased impressively right into the current national outbreak. |
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| 2020-12-04 16:53:00 |
Markets |
Chevron, General Motors, Zoom, AT&T: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2020-12-04 16:41:00 |
Politics |
Weakening Jobs Numbers Spur Covid-19 Aid Efforts |
Lawmakers are currently negotiating details of a roughly $900 billion plan |
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| 2020-12-04 16:38:00 |
Logistics Report |
Logistics, Parcel Hiring Soars Ahead of Expected Holiday E-commerce Rush |
Package carriers added 81,900 jobs in November, their largest monthly gain in 23 years |
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| 2020-12-04 16:20:00 |
Markets |
Investors Circle Largest Corporate Cash Hoard Ever |
Alternatives for companies include buybacks, capital projects, employee hiring, reducing debt and M&A |
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| 2020-12-04 16:19:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Backs President Despite His Attacks on State GOP Leaders |
Trump heads to state Saturday to campaign for Sens. Perdue and Loeffler in runoffs amid deep rifts in Republican ranks |
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| 2020-12-04 16:09:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Campaign Went Into Debt But Raked in Postelection Cash |
President’s finances were boosted by an email-and- text-message fundraising drive tied to his court battle |
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| 2020-12-04 16:04:00 |
Markets |
Fed Readies More Guidance on Bond-Buying Plans |
Officials aren’t inclined to provide more stimulus by increasing the pace or changing the composition of their asset purchases |
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| 2020-12-04 15:56:00 |
Politics |
Anti-Money-Laundering Measure Poised to Clear Congress |
Overseas companies registered in U.S. would have to declare their true ownership |
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| 2020-12-04 15:40:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Foreign Bribery Enforcement on Track for Record-Breaking Year |
A large portion of the $7.76 billion in total fines were paid to foreign authorities, underscoring a growing trend toward greater international cooperation |
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| 2020-12-04 15:37:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Exports, Imports Rise for Fifth Month as Shipments to China Hit a Record |
A continued recovery in global commerce is being driven by a strong economic rebound in China |
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| 2020-12-04 15:18:00 |
Economy |
Fed’s Evans, Disappointed by Jobs Data, Isn’t Ready for More Fed Stimulus |
Chicago Fed leader says government aid is quickest way to deliver new support to the economy |
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| 2020-12-04 15:13:00 |
World |
Europe Relaxes Covid-19 Rules For Christmas |
France, Spain, the U.K. and parts of Germany will ease restrictions to let families get together, despite still-high contagion |
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| 2020-12-04 14:53:00 |
World |
Race to Vaccinate World Against Covid-19 Intensifies |
Governments scramble to secure limited vaccine supplies, and only a small sliver of the population will receive a shot for months to come |
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| 2020-12-04 14:49:00 |
Life & Arts |
Holiday Cookies: Best Recipes for Shipping and Gifting |
If there were ever a year to ship our loved ones cookie tins brimming with cheer, this is it. With these top techniques from pro bakers, festive treats arrive fresh, intact and full of sparkle. |
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| 2020-12-04 14:45:00 |
Experience Report |
Scooter Firms Invest in Rider Training Schools |
Companies such as Lime and Tier are boosting training programs to reduce accidents—and placate city officials |
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| 2020-12-04 14:13:00 |
Politics |
House Passes Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana at Federal Level |
Measure, which would leave cannabis laws to the states, isn’t expected to be taken up by Senate |
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| 2020-12-04 13:53:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Squad’ Faces a ‘Freedom Force’ |
Trump lost badly in New York and California, but Republican candidates picked up House seats in both states. Here’s how two of them did it. |
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| 2020-12-04 13:51:00 |
Opinion |
Oregon’s Segregated Covid Relief Fund Is Blatantly Unconstitutional |
Maria Garcia applied for aid and was denied simply because she doesn’t ‘identify as Black.’ |
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| 2020-12-04 13:51:00 |
Life & Arts |
Artist Ed Ruscha Spent More Than 50 Years Photographing the Same Los Angeles Street |
‘12 Sunsets,’ his new interactive digital archive, includes 65,000 images covering all 22 miles of Sunset Boulevard |
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| 2020-12-04 13:24:00 |
Business |
Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg to Retire After 18 Years at the Helm |
A successor to one-time-fugitive Marc Rich, he spearheaded the company’s dominant position in coal mining |
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| 2020-12-04 13:11:00 |
Economy |
Your Covid-19 Shopping Habits Are Changing What Jobs Are Available |
The pandemic is accelerating a shift in the labor market to warehouse and delivery jobs supporting ecommerce |
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| 2020-12-04 13:03:00 |
Markets |
I Started Trading Hot Stocks on Robinhood. Then I Couldn’t Stop. |
Spinning prices, scratch-off rewards and flying confetti? Even the most skeptical investor can be drawn in. |
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| 2020-12-04 13:00:00 |
Business |
Temple Settles With U.S. Over Falsified M.B.A. Rankings Data |
University agrees to pay $700,000 to Education Department without admitting wrongdoing |
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| 2020-12-04 12:55:00 |
Masterpiece |
Gateway to a Saint’s Story |
The 28 reliefs in Andrea Pisano’s doors for the Florence Baptistery depict the Virtues and scenes from the life of John the Baptist. |
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| 2020-12-04 12:21:00 |
Business |
SEC Settles with Cheesecake Factory Over Covid-19 Effect Claims |
Restaurant chain agrees to $125,000 penalty without admitting to findings that it made misleading disclosures |
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| 2020-12-04 12:01:00 |
Markets |
Employment Picture Darkening, Even More than Jobs Figures Suggest |
Situation has already gotten worse since the November jobs report was compiled |
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| 2020-12-04 12:00:00 |
Opinion |
Democratic Leaders Go Wild |
Public officials defy their own virus rules. |
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| 2020-12-04 11:33:00 |
Books |
‘Dark, Salt, Clear’ Review: The Sing of the Sea |
Out on the water or down in the pub, Cornish fishermen hold on to an ancient way of life. |
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| 2020-12-04 11:32:00 |
Books |
‘Singular Sensation’ Review: Broadway Reborn, Again |
From ‘Rent’ to ‘The Producers,’ the 1990s proved a decade of stage hits from unexpected sources. |
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| 2020-12-04 11:30:00 |
Books |
Five Best: Lynne Truss on British Literary Murders |
Selected by the author of the Constable Twitten mystery series. |
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| 2020-12-04 11:29:00 |
Books |
Fiction: Moral Hazzard |
Reading Shirley Hazzard’s fiction and essays is a bracing confrontation with a fearless mind. |
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| 2020-12-04 11:28:00 |
Books |
Children’s Books: Picture Books Perfect for Hanukkah and Christmas |
Six new books to help make at-home holidays bright. |
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| 2020-12-04 11:26:00 |
Books |
Mysteries: Tom Nolan on Christie for Christmas |
A holiday feast of cozy mayhem from Agatha Christie, John Banville and Anne Perry. |
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| 2020-12-04 11:25:00 |
Markets |
If Covid Doesn’t Scare You, Then Neither Should This Plane |
Americans have said they were more concerned about flying on a Boeing 737 MAX jet than they were of catching Covid on a flight |
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| 2020-12-04 11:25:00 |
Books |
Science Fiction: Another Round in Oasis |
Ernest Cline returns to a virtually puzzling future with ‘Ready Player Two.’ |
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| 2020-12-04 11:22:00 |
World |
Denmark to End Oil Exploration in Shift Away From Fossil Fuels |
Scandinavian country’s move is among the most drastic yet to curb carbon emissions |
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| 2020-12-04 11:09:00 |
Economy |
Kudlow Calls for Extension of Enhanced U.S. Jobless Benefits |
President Trump’s top economic adviser urges lawmakers to strike a stimulus deal |
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| 2020-12-04 10:17:00 |
Business |
Meatpacker JBS Removed At-Risk Workers from Beef Plant Amid Covid-19 Surge |
Company said it sent home about 200 employees as virus cases rise at its Colorado processing facility |
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| 2020-12-04 09:42:00 |
World |
Bangladesh Moves Rohingya Refugees From Camps to Remote Island |
Authorities see the newly developed island of Bhasan Char as a solution to overcrowding but advocacy groups oppose the strategy |
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| 2020-12-04 09:39:00 |
Politics |
Split Senate Means Narrow Path for Biden’s Nominees |
Republican senators signal they plan to show deference to president-elect’s picks, but no ‘rubber stamp’ |
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| 2020-12-04 09:20:00 |
Markets |
Model Portfolios Surging as Advisers Seek Quick Ways to Invest Client Money |
Assets in these pre-baked investment kits recently surpassed $4 trillion to reach a new high |
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| 2020-12-04 09:07:00 |
Markets |
Cheesecake Factory, Boeing, Ulta Beauty, DocuSign: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures were higher despite weaker-than-expected jobs numbers |
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| 2020-12-04 08:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
27 Great Holiday Gift Ideas From Truly Chic Hotel Boutiques |
Out of distinct, delectable holiday ideas? Hit the hotel gift shop—no flight required. |
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| 2020-12-04 08:08:00 |
World |
North Korea Shows Its Softer Side. ‘It’s Finally Kimchi Season.’ |
Kim Jong Un’s propaganda machine turns off the vitriol and turns on the charm |
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| 2020-12-04 08:02:00 |
World |
China’s Digital Response to Covid-19 Hits a Glitch—Seniors Don’t Understand It |
Pandemic deepens digital divide in largely cashless, smartphone-driven society, prompting Beijing to order public services to make exceptions for elderly |
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| 2020-12-04 07:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Question Dogging MLB’s Job Market: Will the National League Use the DH? |
The NL used the designated hitter to help pitchers stay healthy during the 2020 pandemic season. No one knows yet whether it will be back next season. |
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| 2020-12-04 07:33:00 |
Markets |
Lyft’s Path to Profits Could Stall in Traffic |
While Covid-19 has damaged company’s ride-share volume, it may have boosted margins somewhat |
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| 2020-12-04 07:03:00 |
Markets |
Big Tech’s Auto Dreams Are Stuck in the Slow Lane |
Tech’s future in cars will likely be more evolutionary than revolutionary |
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| 2020-12-04 06:48:00 |
Markets |
Dividends Aren’t Always a Reliable Guide to Bank Health |
Investors need to look beyond the cash when restrictions are lifted on shareholder payouts from European banks |
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| 2020-12-04 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Worrying About 2022, Retirement Contributions Return, Airline Credit Card Decline |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-04 06:00:00 |
CMO Today |
9-Year-Old YouTube Star Ryan Kaji Opens Virtual World on Roblox |
‘Ryan’s World,’ which boasts a $500 million retail empire, is coming to one of the hottest game platforms of 2020 |
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| 2020-12-04 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Democrats Push to Fill Postal-Service Board Seats to Stymie DeJoy, Reverse Cuts |
Fate of postmaster general may hinge on outcome of Senate runoffs in Georgia |
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| 2020-12-04 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Report Hints at Earlier Need to Raise Rates |
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| 2020-12-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Investors Seek Growth Now in Paying Later |
Payments stocks are getting a boost from retailers’ embrace of buy now, pay later options at checkout |
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| 2020-12-04 05:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
Phoenix Gave Youth Sports a Pandemic Escape—Until Covid Surged |
Hundreds of teams flocked from more restrictive states to play in the area in recent months—and thousands more were set to arrive. But that changed this week. |
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| 2020-12-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
For Remote Workers, Time Is Running Out to Fix State-Tax Messes |
Act now if you’ve worked remotely from another state in 2020—or else |
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| 2020-12-04 05:30:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Labor Market Still Healing From Pandemic Losses |
Economists expect job growth continued in November, but at slower pace |
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| 2020-12-04 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Weather-Upending La Niña Is Headache for Farmers World-Wide |
Characterized by cooler-than-normal waters in the Pacific, it causes dry conditions in some parts of the globe, heavy rains in others |
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| 2020-12-04 05:12:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Inch Higher Ahead of Jobs Report |
Futures tied to the S&P 500 point to relatively muted gains, while oil jumps to its highest level since March |
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| 2020-12-03 22:22:00 |
Politics |
Congress Moves to Block Trump’s Troop Cuts in Germany |
A provision in the National Defense Authorization Act would defer a decision to the incoming Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-03 21:50:00 |
Politics |
Trump, RNC Raised $207.5 Million After Election Day |
The president, who is eyeing another run in 2024, got a fundraising windfall in opposing the 2020 results |
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| 2020-12-03 19:12:00 |
Opinion |
Who’ll Be 2020’s Margaret Chase Smith? |
Seventy years ago, Maine’s first female senator distinguished herself for her courage and integrity. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:46:00 |
Politics |
White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah Resigns |
Trump administration official is departing even as president refuses to concede losing to Biden |
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| 2020-12-03 18:45:00 |
Life & Arts |
Re-Releasing the ‘Kraken’: Mythical Beast of the Sea, Movies and Now, Election Disputes |
An Old Norse word for a twisty underwater creature has surfaced in a Liam Neeson meme and a pro-Trump legal threat |
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| 2020-12-03 18:41:00 |
Politics |
How Jenna Ellis Rose From Traffic Court to Trump’s Legal Team |
The 36-year-old’s career includes six months as a local prosecutor and a book interpreting the Constitution through a biblical lens |
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| 2020-12-03 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Trump and the Georgia Runoffs |
The President will get the blame if the GOP loses the Senate. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
The Biden Terrorism Account |
Small investments help prevent major distractions later on. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:35:00 |
Opinion |
The FDA’s Political Inoculation |
Why the U.K. has approved a vaccine faster than the U.S. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:29:00 |
Tech |
U.S. in Talks With Huawei Finance Chief Meng Wanzhou About Resolving Criminal Charges |
Justice Department is discussing an arrangement that would allow her to return to China in exchange for admitting wrongdoing |
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| 2020-12-03 18:25:00 |
U.S. |
Five Current and Former MTA Employees Charged with Overtime Fraud |
One worker claimed more than $300,000 in overtime in one year |
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| 2020-12-03 18:23:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Boosts China Spying Budget to Meet Growing Economic, National-Security Threat |
Director of national intelligence said shift involves ‘money and manpower,’ and suggested some analysts focused on counterterrorism would be refocused on Beijing |
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| 2020-12-03 18:17:00 |
Tech |
Prominent Critic of Bias in AI Says Google Fired Her After Research Dispute, Impolitic Email |
Departure of Timnit Gebru, a Black employee who said her ‘humanity’ wasn’t valued, is another instance of worker strife at company |
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| 2020-12-03 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
McConnell’s Spending Line |
Can he hold it? The answer will set the course of Biden’s presidency. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:16:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
South Carolina Utility Agrees to $137.5 Million Settlement to Resolve Fraud Charges |
SEC charged Scana and a subsidiary with misleading investors after a $9 billion nuclear power plant expansion was canceled |
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| 2020-12-03 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
Macron Seeks an Enlightened Islam |
Laïcité worked well with Catholicism, but how hard is it to tame a domestic religion? |
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| 2020-12-03 18:14:00 |
Markets |
International Oil Benchmark Weighs Adding U.S. Crude to Mix |
The widely followed Brent gauge could get a makeover to include prices for Texas crude, highlighting the importance of U.S. exports |
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| 2020-12-03 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Unemployment Bonus Proves Its Harm |
Job openings declined sharply in August, after the $600 weekly payments stopped. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:12:00 |
Books |
‘The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection’ Review: A Choice of Players |
An oversize, lavishly illustrated celebration of America’s favorite trading-card icons and the shrine created for them in Cooperstown, N.Y. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Software Ate the World, and Soon It Will Write Itself |
Developers are in short supply, but their products may acquire the capacity to replace them. |
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| 2020-12-03 18:09:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Harvard Law Review |
‘The second way to pursue a fairer Senate apportionment would be simply to ignore the constitutional provision mandating two senators for every state.’ |
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| 2020-12-03 17:53:00 |
CIO Journal |
Data Science Focus Delivers for Pitney Bowes |
Shipping services firm plans to ramp up AI used to help automate a growing e-commerce business |
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| 2020-12-03 17:41:00 |
Markets |
HBO Max Needs the Kick from Warner’s Flicks |
First-run movies may help overcome confusing strategy that has limited adoption of the stand-alone streaming service |
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| 2020-12-03 17:38:00 |
CFO Journal |
Capital One CFO to Leave for Health-Insurance Startup |
Financial holding company names the finance chief of its business segments as successor |
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| 2020-12-03 17:21:00 |
Experience Report |
Fitness Platform Obé Rolls Out Workout Parties for Remote Friends |
New feature comes as the fitness industry heads toward its usual winter bump |
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| 2020-12-03 16:56:00 |
Politics |
Senate Confirms Fed Economist Christopher Waller to Board Seat |
Confirmation secured with fewer votes for any Fed governor since at least 1980 |
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| 2020-12-03 16:54:00 |
Business |
Luminar Rises in Market Debut, Making 25-Year-Old Founder a Billionaire |
Austin Russell started the maker of sensor tech for self-driving cars when he was 17. Today, it went public via a SPAC |
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| 2020-12-03 16:45:00 |
Opinion |
Can Biden Bring Unity, Restrain Far Left? |
To reunite America, we must return to legitimate governing that respects our system and the laws as they exist. |
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| 2020-12-03 16:44:00 |
Opinion |
What Do We Expect From Our Corporations? |
Andrew Abela says that success of a corporation “cannot be reduced solely to profitability.” And why not? |
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| 2020-12-03 16:37:00 |
Opinion |
What’s Wrong With Accurate Voter Rolls? |
Ohio has done the right thing in cleaning up its voter rolls as an effective method of ensuring fair and honest elections for all its citizens. |
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| 2020-12-03 16:34:00 |
Opinion |
Yes, Cheers for Dow 30,000 but Consider the Debit Side |
What happens when all this forward spending ceases or, heaven forbid, has to be paid back? |
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| 2020-12-03 16:34:00 |
Politics |
Biden Faces Pressure From His Party Over Cabinet Picks |
Black, Latino lawmakers are discussing tactics to elevate preferred contenders, possibly including aligning their endorsements |
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| 2020-12-03 16:34:00 |
Politics |
Biden Expected to Tap Zients as White House Coronavirus Coordinator |
Jeffrey Zients served previously as Obama administration economic adviser |
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| 2020-12-03 16:23:00 |
World |
Egypt Frees Human Rights Advocates After International Pressure |
Arrest of prominent human rights defenders raised tensions with incoming administration of Joe Biden |
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| 2020-12-03 16:16:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Reeling U.S. Coal Industry Sends Two More Producers to Bankruptcy |
White Stallion Energy and Lighthouse Resources filed for chapter 11 as Covid-19 has exacerbated the downturn in coal markets |
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| 2020-12-03 16:03:00 |
Business |
Warner Bros. to Release All 2021 Films on HBO Max, in Theaters Simultaneously |
With venues closed around the U.S., WarnerMedia seeks to lure subscribers to HBO Max service |
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| 2020-12-03 16:03:00 |
Politics |
Wisconsin’s Highest Court Turns Away Trump Lawsuit Challenging Election Defeat |
Setback is latest for president’s campaign as deadline approaches for states to finalize results |
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| 2020-12-03 15:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Wine in Half Bottles Is Big This Holiday Season |
Smaller celebrations still demand good wines. Scaled to suit this moment, half bottles offer other benefits, too. Here, our wine columnist’s top 5 smaller-format picks. |
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| 2020-12-03 15:57:00 |
Film Review |
‘The Prom’ Review: Sitting This One Out |
The screen adaptation of the recent Broadway musical has a full dance floor of star power but is far from a night to remember. |
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| 2020-12-03 15:55:00 |
Television Review |
‘Your Honor’ Review: Crashing Into a Crime Family |
Bryan Cranston stars in a Showtime series about a New Orleans judge whose son is the culprit in a hit-and-run that kills the child of a vicious mobster. |
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| 2020-12-03 15:54:00 |
Arts |
What to See, Read and Listen To During the Holidays |
From Mariah Carey to ‘Wonder Woman,’ the entertainment season brings with it a host of options to enjoy from home |
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| 2020-12-03 15:52:00 |
Film Review |
‘Another Round’ Review: Raising a Glass to Self-Improvement |
Mads Mikkelsen stars in a Danish comedy about a group of friends who try to better their lives by tweaking their blood-alcohol levels. |
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| 2020-12-03 15:50:00 |
Opinion |
‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie’ Review: Fallout of an Affair |
Arkansas’s TheatreSquared offers a well-performed webcast of a play about the Nobel laureate’s persecution by the French press for her relationship with a married man. |
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| 2020-12-03 15:47:00 |
Television Review |
‘Nurses’ Review: Essential Workers, Inessential Show |
Set in a pre-pandemic Toronto hospital, NBC’s series features an appealing cast and a healthy dose of hospital-drama clichés. |
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| 2020-12-03 15:43:00 |
Tech |
Trump Administration Claims Facebook Improperly Reserved Jobs for H-1B Workers |
Justice Department lawsuit says social-media company didn’t sufficiently advertise open positions, overlooked U.S. residents |
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| 2020-12-03 15:40:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Distress |
AMC Says It Might Go Bankrupt if You Don’t Buy Its Stock |
The world’s largest movie theater chain is aiming to sell enough shares to give it a bridge until the coronavirus vaccine is rolled out |
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| 2020-12-03 15:40:00 |
Politics |
Sean Patrick Maloney Wins Race to Head House Democrats’ Political Arm |
The representative from New York campaigned on courting voters whom the party failed to reach in the 2020 cycle |
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| 2020-12-03 15:40:00 |
Film Review |
‘Ammonite’ Review: Opening Up a Closed Heart |
A romance blossoms between an English fossil hunter and her unexpected guest in this film starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. |
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| 2020-12-03 15:36:00 |
Logistics Report |
Pfizer Slashed Its Original Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Target After Supply-Chain Obstacles |
Pharma giant expects to ship half the doses it had originally planned after finding raw materials in early production didn’t meet its standards |
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| 2020-12-03 15:19:00 |
Books |
Bestselling Books Week Ended November 28 |
With data from NPD BookScan |
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| 2020-12-03 15:07:00 |
Business |
Southwest Outlines Plans for Potential Furloughs Next Year |
Furloughs would be a first for Southwest as airlines continue to grapple with the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-03 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Covid Pandemic Produces a Kinder, Gentler Performance Review |
“Empathetic leadership” has some companies easing up in evaluations; “You should just be giving a pat on the back to your employees for showing up.” |
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| 2020-12-03 14:30:00 |
Tech |
Tech Tips to Celebrate Holiday Traditions—When Your Family’s Far Apart |
Faced with Christmas in quarantine, far-flung families are finding ways that their smartphones, tablets and other tech can help them maintain traditions |
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| 2020-12-03 14:25:00 |
Markets |
Energy Trader Vitol to Pay $90 Million to Settle U.S. Corruption Charges |
Company accused of using bribes to gain advantage when bidding for oil in Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador |
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| 2020-12-03 14:24:00 |
Tech |
Salesforce’s Deal for Slack Faces Post-Pandemic Test |
Remote working prompted the purchase but led to a premium price, analysts say |
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| 2020-12-03 14:22:00 |
Markets |
Dollar Stores Start Moving Upmarket |
Dollar General and Dollar Tree see a bright future in the treasure-hunt shopping experience |
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| 2020-12-03 14:03:00 |
Politics |
GOP Worries Over Georgia Senate Races Intensify Ahead of Trump’s Visit |
With control of the Senate in the balance, the president is attacking Georgia Republican leaders and some of his supporters are urging voters to boycott runoff elections |
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| 2020-12-03 14:01:00 |
Markets |
The Boeing 737 MAX Question Is About Price, Not Sales |
Ryanair’s decision to buy another 75 units of the plane is good for Boeing, but the deal probably comes at a discount |
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| 2020-12-03 13:56:00 |
World |
France Probes 76 Mosques Suspected of ‘Islamist Separatism’ |
Controversial action aims root out what President Macron says is a campaign to foster a parallel society where religious laws take precedence over civil ones |
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| 2020-12-03 13:56:00 |
Politics |
Coronavirus Stimulus Talks Moving in Right Direction, Party Leaders Say |
State and local aid as well as liability protections remain hurdles in negotiations |
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| 2020-12-03 13:38:00 |
Opinion |
Cuomo’s Political Self-Inoculation |
The New York Governor now wants people to take a vaccine he said they should be skeptical of. |
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| 2020-12-03 13:20:00 |
Opinion |
China Is National Security Threat No. 1 |
Resisting Beijing’s attempt to reshape and dominate the world is the challenge of our generation. |
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| 2020-12-03 13:16:00 |
Opinion |
Look Forward to a Biden on the Rhine |
Merkel’s successor will be a figurehead, but Germany will at least get a credible left-wing opposition. |
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| 2020-12-03 12:59:00 |
Business |
3M Cuts Jobs After Coronavirus Pandemic Dents Sales |
Surging demand for conglomerate’s N95 masks has been offset by lower sales to offices, dentists |
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| 2020-12-03 12:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Clock Paradox of Quantum Physics |
How does an unstable nucleus ‘know’ when it’s time to decay? The answer may lie in the fabric of space itself. |
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| 2020-12-03 12:56:00 |
Markets |
Snowflake’s Cloud is Particularly Dense |
Fast-growing company’s business model makes forecasting a challenge and nosebleed valuation risky |
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| 2020-12-03 12:53:00 |
Politics |
Biden Names Former Obama Adviser to Lead Economic Council |
Brian Deese helped oversee the 2009 federal rescue of General Motors and Chrysler and helped negotiate the Paris climate accord |
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| 2020-12-03 12:47:00 |
Politics |
Senate Passes Bill to Clear Green-Card Backlog for Indian Immigrants |
Legislation differs from House version, leaving prospects of new law unclear |
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| 2020-12-03 12:34:00 |
Business |
California Company’s Cell-Grown Chicken Gets Nod From Singapore |
Singapore Food Agency deems Eat Just’s no-slaughter product safe for human consumptions |
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| 2020-12-03 12:21:00 |
Business |
Walmart, Like Amazon, to Pay U.S. Workers Holiday Bonuses |
Retailers make special payments during pandemic as they battle for staff during peak season |
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| 2020-12-03 12:15:00 |
Markets |
Delisting Chinese Stocks in the U.S. Won’t Sever Their Access to Global Capital |
U.S. action against Chinese companies on audit grounds likely won’t do the damage that it would have a decade ago |
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| 2020-12-03 12:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Holiday Dressing for a Very Weird Festive Season |
When you’re more likely to Zoom than party, what kind of gay apparel should you don? Here, Yuletide looks for three types of merrymakers—and a chic Scrooge, too. |
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| 2020-12-03 12:12:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Remove Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation From Platforms |
The company is pushing back against claims it isn’t doing enough to protect its users |
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| 2020-12-03 11:58:00 |
Business |
Kroger Reports Strong, But Slowing, Sales Growth |
Grocer says it has built up inventory to handle high winter demand; shares fall |
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| 2020-12-03 11:01:00 |
Business |
Boeing Wins First Big 737 MAX Order Since Grounding Ended |
Irish discount airline’s deal for 75 MAX jets comes after waves of canceled orders for the jet, which regulators banned from flight for nearly two years |
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| 2020-12-03 10:40:00 |
Politics |
Kamala Harris Names Senior White House Staff |
Vice president-elect announces three women for top roles |
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| 2020-12-03 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Stripe to Offer Banking Services in Deal With Goldman Sachs, Citigroup |
Shopify, a Stripe customer, will begin offering the service to its merchants early next year |
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| 2020-12-03 09:59:00 |
Real Estate |
Why You’ll Want a Simpler Christmas Wreath in 2020 |
Over-the-top traditional wreaths seem tone-deaf this holiday. After the year we’ve had, refreshingly stripped-down, natural versions are trending |
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| 2020-12-03 09:52:00 |
Business |
Dry Ice Demand Swells as Covid-19 Vaccines Prepare for Deployment |
Coronavirus shots requiring ultracold temperatures, coupled with holiday food shipments, kick off ‘mad scramble’ for solid carbon dioxide |
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| 2020-12-03 09:40:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Harry Styles Became 2020’s Biggest Fashion Icon |
A recent Vogue photoshoot showing the singer in a full-length frock nearly broke the internet—underscoring the almost unprecedented influence he has over young men’s fashion decisions |
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| 2020-12-03 09:37:00 |
Markets |
Treasury Volatility Boosts Tradeweb |
Volatility and remote trading fueled near-record November; market share of corporate trading crossed 10% threshold |
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| 2020-12-03 09:16:00 |
Markets |
The Market Should Worry About 2022, Not 2021 |
Covid-19 vaccines make it likely that next year’s profit expectations will be met. Forecasts for a boom in 2022 are more of a stretch. |
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| 2020-12-03 09:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
Is Land Rover’s New Defender SUV More Trouble Than It’s Worth? |
With overlanding power and a three-foot wading depth, the handsome Defender can conquer the Andes. But the brand has well-documented reliability issues. Dan Neil on whether the benefits outweigh the risks |
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| 2020-12-03 09:05:00 |
Markets |
Canadian Banks, Led by TD and RBC, Get Boost From Stimulus |
Despite economic slowdown from the coronavirus pandemic, Canada’s major banks have avoided big loan losses and boosted deposits |
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| 2020-12-03 09:04:00 |
Experts Blog |
How Seniors Can Get the Most Out of Zoom Calls |
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| 2020-12-03 08:58:00 |
World |
France Mourns Former President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, a Modernizing Force in Europe |
Statesman helped develop European Union, influenced centrist leaders who followed |
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| 2020-12-03 08:47:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fell Last Week After Recent Rise |
Weekly initial claims fell by 75,000 after two consecutive increases as economy continues to recover from spring coronavirus shutdowns |
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| 2020-12-03 08:45:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Wobble as Unemployment Claims Drop |
S&P 500 futures waver a day after the benchmark inched up to a record close |
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| 2020-12-03 08:39:00 |
Business |
Chevron Slashes Spending Plans as Coronavirus Hammers Oil Demand |
The U.S. oil giant followed rival Exxon in cutting its annual spending budget following the outbreak of the pandemic |
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| 2020-12-03 08:35:00 |
Markets |
CrowdStrike, Splunk, Kroger: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures wavered ahead of a full slate of economic data as investors keep an eye on a potential exile for Alibaba and other Chinese stocks |
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| 2020-12-03 08:07:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Vaccines Are ‘Liquid Gold’ to Organized Crime, Interpol Says |
Police group says organized crime groups may attempt to fake or steal supplies of new Covid-19 vaccines |
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| 2020-12-03 08:00:00 |
World |
U.K.’s Covid-19 Vaccine Program to Test Its National Health Service |
Covid-19 vaccine rollout will aim to inoculate everyone in the country over 50 in just a few months |
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| 2020-12-03 07:33:00 |
Business |
Sorry, Millennials. Boomers Are In at Gucci. |
Italian fashion house has toned down its pop-culture-infused designs to court older, wealthier shoppers |
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| 2020-12-03 07:32:00 |
Markets |
Airline Cards Lose Luster as Coronavirus Persists |
The cards have for years helped attract big-spending customers, but their perks are less compelling in a global pandemic |
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| 2020-12-03 07:28:00 |
Economy |
Covid-19 Drags on Europe’s Economies as Asia’s Recovery Continues |
Europe seems set to end 2020 as the global economy’s weak spot |
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| 2020-12-03 07:25:00 |
U.S. |
Covid-19 Disbelief Saddles Health-Care Workers With Another Challenge |
Doctors and nurses worry that community skepticism about coronavirus will hurt efforts to limit it |
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| 2020-12-03 07:18:00 |
Markets |
Ahead of U.S. Audit Bill, Chinese Companies Are Finding Their Way Home |
Legislation awaiting president’s signature would ban trading in shares of U.S.-listed foreign companies that don’t allow inspection of papers |
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| 2020-12-03 07:09:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Media Baron Jimmy Lai Denied Bail in Fraud Case |
Decision comes a day after three activists, including Joshua Wong, were given prison sentences |
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| 2020-12-03 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Etsy Can Stay Healthy Without Face Masks |
Platform’s design could help company stay in limelight after Covid-19 pandemic subsides |
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| 2020-12-03 07:00:00 |
Business |
2020 Holiday Sales: How, Where and When Consumers Are Buying |
Spending patterns this shopping season show in-store purchases down 16% at department stores but up 212% online |
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| 2020-12-03 07:00:00 |
Real Estate |
E-Commerce Surge Spawns $2 Billion Warehouse Deal |
Stockbridge, Korean partner acquire 23 properties across U.S. as coronavirus pandemic drives demand for distribution facilities |
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| 2020-12-03 06:33:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 Vaccine Contest Isn’t Over |
Pfizer and Moderna might be first past the finish line with vaccines, but others could still grab market share |
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| 2020-12-03 06:08:00 |
Life & Arts |
An Unexpected Title Challenge at Tottenham, Starring José Mourinho as Himself |
A season poised for disaster instead has Spurs at top of the league ahead of the North London Derby against rival Arsenal |
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| 2020-12-03 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Appliance Hygiene Makeover, Options Trading Risks, European Ski Tourism |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-03 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Many Companies Turn 401(k) Retirement Contributions Back On |
Employers are reversing course as their businesses rebound and a Covid-19 vaccine is on the horizon |
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| 2020-12-03 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Friendly’s Owner Hastens Exit From Restaurants With String of Sales |
Private-equity firm Sun Capital Partners has all but exited investing in restaurant deals following several bankruptcies over the last decade |
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| 2020-12-03 05:30:00 |
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Derby’s Take: Powell Says Fed Only Starting to Understand Climate Change Issues |
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| 2020-12-03 05:30:00 |
World |
U.S. Tech Giants Face Tighter Regulation in Europe |
The EU is completing rules on content, competition that are likely to apply to Google, Facebook and Amazon |
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| 2020-12-03 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
U.S. Audit Watchdog Could Ramp Up Oversight Under New SEC Leadership |
Changes at the top of the SEC don’t automatically trigger management turnover at the PCAOB, but the securities regulator can wield influence over its agenda |
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| 2020-12-03 05:30:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Health-Care Industry Faces Greater Scrutiny Around Payments to Doctors to Promote Products |
A special fraud alert by Health and Human Services casts skepticism on a longstanding industry practice |
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| 2020-12-03 05:30:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
November Bankruptcies Hit 14-Year Low With Steep Drop in Personal Filings |
While corporate bankruptcy filings ticked up for the month, personal filings declined amid a continued government ban on home evictions |
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| 2020-12-03 04:35:00 |
Markets |
OPEC, Allies Near Agreement for Small Production Increase |
Boost of no more than 500,000 barrels a day starting next month is a compromise between Saudi Arabia and Russia |
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| 2020-12-02 21:51:00 |
World |
In China, a #MeToo Case Gets Its Day in Court |
Crowds cheered a woman accusing a well-known TV host of sexual misconduct as a Beijing court heard her case |
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| 2020-12-02 19:18:00 |
Politics |
U.S. Bans Cotton Products From Chinese Firm Linked to Alleged Forced Labor |
Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is state-owned paramilitary organization |
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| 2020-12-02 19:09:00 |
U.S. |
FDA Head Defends Covid-19 Vaccine-Approval Process |
Stephen M. Hahn says the agency’s vetting will meet the ‘gold standard of safety and efficacy’ |
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| 2020-12-02 18:26:00 |
U.S. |
Justices Consider Retroactivity for Decision Requiring Unanimous Juries for Criminal Convictions |
In Louisiana, Oregon and Puerto Rico, hundreds or thousands of convictions could be overturned |
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| 2020-12-02 18:22:00 |
Opinion |
Shelton and Fed ‘Independence’ |
Lamar Alexander misses the political nature of the current Fed. |
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| 2020-12-02 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Nasdaq vs. Warren Buffett |
The famous investor on what he looks for in a corporate director. |
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| 2020-12-02 18:20:00 |
Politics |
Census Delays Would Prevent Trump Immigrant Exclusion Plan |
House panel says internal schedules indicate bureau is scheduled to deliver apportionment figures after Trump leaves office |
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| 2020-12-02 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Jimmy Lai, China’s Lie |
In today’s Hong Kong, promoting democracy makes you a criminal. |
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| 2020-12-02 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
The White House Favors a Bridge to Recovery |
Federal relief so far has exceeded expectations, and a new round could sustain growth until vaccines arrive. |
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| 2020-12-02 18:14:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Saving the Senate |
‘We don’t need a change of rules. The Senate needs a change of behavior.’ |
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| 2020-12-02 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
Pharma Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for the Covid Vaccines |
The pharmaceutical industry scientists who created the coronavirus vaccines deserve the world’s gratitude. |
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| 2020-12-02 18:12:00 |
Opinion |
The Election Went Down to Georgia |
Sens. Perdue and Loeffler are the last line of defense for conservatives. |
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| 2020-12-02 18:10:00 |
Opinion |
Some Acts of God Are Better Than Others |
I’ll take a fallen tree over water damage or a fire anytime. |
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| 2020-12-02 18:09:00 |
Books |
‘Salazar’ Review: Odd Man Out, and Proud of It |
Portugal’s strongman didn’t go in for bombastic display or ideological extremes. Franco thought his only fault was his modesty. |
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| 2020-12-02 17:58:00 |
Markets |
Congress Sets Stage for Exiling Chinese Stocks From U.S. Over Audit Dispute |
The U.S. has long battled Beijing’s resistance to overseas inspections of Chinese companies’ audits |
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| 2020-12-02 17:57:00 |
Politics |
Democrats’ Unease Mounts as Biden Considers a CIA Director |
Michael Morell’s views about interrogation tactics prompt criticism, and a new candidate emerges |
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| 2020-12-02 17:55:00 |
Politics |
Trump Reasserts Fraud Claims Despite Lack of Evidence, Losses in Court |
In White House address, the president again said he won the election, even as states move forward certifying Joe Biden’s victory |
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| 2020-12-02 17:43:00 |
CFO Journal |
Access and Identity Management Firm Okta Names New CFO |
Mike Kourey is set to take over as finance chief in March, succeeding Bill Losch, who plans to retire |
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| 2020-12-02 17:42:00 |
Politics |
Can President Trump Pardon Himself and His Family? |
Legal experts say the president’s pardon powers are wide-ranging, but they do have limits |
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| 2020-12-02 16:57:00 |
World |
Iranian Arms, Fighters Bolster Maduro Government in Venezuela, U.S. Says |
Top U.S. military commander for Central and South America cites ‘alarming and concerning’ presence of elite Quds Force |
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| 2020-12-02 16:57:00 |
Opinion |
What Communists Do |
The Beijing dictatorship finds another way to crack down on a courageous dissident. |
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| 2020-12-02 16:53:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Amazon in Talks to Buy Podcast Maker Wondery |
Venture-backed audio startup is discussing potential sale at valuation exceeding $300 million |
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| 2020-12-02 16:48:00 |
U.S. |
Which Schools Leave Parents With the Most College Loan Debt? |
Typical families at dozens of institutions are borrowing almost $100,000 to finance student education, new data show |
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| 2020-12-02 16:39:00 |
Opinion |
Treating Covid Patients Effectively and Safely |
Physicians do want to see at least reasonable evidence that drugs help patients with the diseases for which they are prescribed, but it is incorrect to state that “certainty” is always required. |
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| 2020-12-02 16:37:00 |
Opinion |
On Decriminalizing Small Amounts of Drugs |
Two grams of cocaine is easily quartered for four classmates to afford a half-gram each, plenty to get amped up with. |
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| 2020-12-02 16:36:00 |
Business |
UPS Slaps Shipping Limits on Gap, Nike to Manage E-Commerce Surge |
Delivery giant instructed drivers not to pick up some packages on Cyber Monday as pandemic fueled online shopping |
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| 2020-12-02 16:36:00 |
Markets |
Dyal Capital in Talks to Combine With Owl Rock Capital |
Deal, via SPAC, would value combined entity at around $13 billion |
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| 2020-12-02 16:33:00 |
Opinion |
The Court, Coronavirus and the Constitution |
The governor of New York and Mayor of New York City continue to engage in a pattern of promulgating unconstitutional orders, then withdrawing them when the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case. |
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| 2020-12-02 16:25:00 |
Politics |
Disappointed House Democrats to Choose New Leader for Political Arm |
Sean Patrick Maloney faces Tony Cárdenas to run DCCC, after weak 2020 showing among Latino voters and in competitive suburbs |
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| 2020-12-02 16:24:00 |
Tech |
Judge in Google Antitrust Case Weighs How to Protect Business Secrets |
Companies such as AT&T and Amazon don’t want Google to see certain information they provided to Justice Department |
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| 2020-12-02 16:14:00 |
Logistics Report |
XPO Logistics to Split Company in Two, Spin Off Contract Logistics Business |
The plan to separate transportation and logistics operations comes after strategic review that also considered selling off parts of the company |
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| 2020-12-02 16:12:00 |
World |
Gunmen in Brazil Lay Siege to Small City in Second Such Raid in Two Days |
Gang armed with explosives and military-style weapons robs bank, kills one |
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| 2020-12-02 16:12:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Jambalaya by Way of Spain |
This recipe takes only 35 minutes to make. The result is a sumptuous stew with just enough starch and spice. |
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| 2020-12-02 16:01:00 |
Politics |
Senate Republicans Move Ahead With Defense Bill Despite Trump’s Veto Threat |
Lawmakers are wary of using annual bill to repeal social-media protections opposed by president |
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| 2020-12-02 15:59:00 |
Life & Arts |
A Quick and Comforting Chicken-Noodle Stew |
This recipe takes only 35 minutes to make. The result is a sumptuous stew with just enough starch and spice. |
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| 2020-12-02 15:49:00 |
Economy |
Pace of U.S. Recovery Picked Up This Fall, Fed’s Beige Book Says |
Report says growth began to slow in November in parts of Midwest and Northeast as coronavirus cases increased |
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| 2020-12-02 15:30:00 |
Life & Arts |
With the Ravens and Broncos, the NFL Punts on Competitive Fairness |
Just a few hours before kickoff, the three-times delayed Ravens-Steelers showdown got the green light—in another game that spotlights the NFL’s acceptance of pandemic-caused competitive inequities |
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| 2020-12-02 15:24:00 |
Politics |
Senate Moves to Confirm Trump Fed Nominee Waller, But Shelton’s Candidacy Hits Likely Dead End |
Seating of Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly makes it unlikely one of Trump’s picks will win confirmation |
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| 2020-12-02 15:00:00 |
Arts |
What to Watch During the Holidays |
From ‘Wonder Woman’ to movies filled with A-Listers like Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Chadwick Boseman and Tom Hanks, the holiday movie season is on |
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| 2020-12-02 14:42:00 |
U.S. |
New PPP Data Show Coronavirus Aid Flowed to Large and Small Firms Alike |
Judge ordered SBA to release detailed loan information in response to lawsuit by news organizations under Freedom of Information Act |
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| 2020-12-02 14:35:00 |
Politics |
Coronavirus Stimulus Efforts Show Momentum |
Top Democrats say $908 billion bipartisan proposal should be basis of negotiations on new relief bill |
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| 2020-12-02 14:35:00 |
Markets |
ECB Official Defends Private Calls to Investors and Banks After Policy Meetings |
Philip Lane says private calls to the likes of BlackRock, Goldman aimed to address questions on policy decisions and seek feedback |
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| 2020-12-02 14:31:00 |
World |
Ethiopia: What We Know About the War in the Tigray Region |
Conflict in the north of Africa’s second-most-populous nation is spreading across borders, threatening stability in a strategic region |
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| 2020-12-02 13:55:00 |
Life & Arts |
How to Drive Safely in Winter, According to the Pros |
Many people are opting for road trips over flights this winter, but icy roads can be risky too. Here, crucial tips from driving experts. |
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| 2020-12-02 13:45:00 |
Opinion |
Special Counsel John Durham |
Barr makes it harder for a Biden AG to bury the truth about FBI abuses. |
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| 2020-12-02 13:40:00 |
Opinion |
What Are the GOP’s Views on Health Care? |
The party needs to spend the next few years doing more than opposing Medicare for All. |
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| 2020-12-02 13:38:00 |
Opinion |
Walter Williams, R.I.P. |
His research was rigorous, and he was one of the few economists who know how to engage with the public. |
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| 2020-12-02 13:32:00 |
Economy |
Mnuchin Defends Decision to End Fed Lending Programs |
Congressional Democrats said the Treasury secretary relied on a faulty interpretation of the law that enabled emergency loans |
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| 2020-12-02 13:28:00 |
Politics |
CDC Shortens Recommended Covid-19 Quarantine Period to Seven to 10 Days |
Guidance, down from 14 days, reflects new pandemic science and aims to encourage compliance |
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| 2020-12-02 12:57:00 |
Markets |
Trip.com is Finally Ready for Takeoff |
Resilient domestic travel in China helped the company survive the worst of 2020. Investors are betting a vaccine will add some fuel to the tank. |
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| 2020-12-02 12:52:00 |
Business |
Discovery Launches Streaming Service as It Looks Beyond the Cable Bundle |
Discovery+ will feature shows from channels including Food Network, TLC and Animal Planet |
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| 2020-12-02 12:05:00 |
Markets |
The Covid-19 Days of Our Lives |
Daytime TV is attracting more and wealthier viewers because of the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 2020-12-02 12:01:00 |
U.S. |
Big Companies Urge Biden, Congress to Address Climate Change |
Amazon, Citigroup, Ford and others support a U.S. return to Paris accord from which Trump withdrew |
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| 2020-12-02 12:00:00 |
Arts |
How Mariah Carey Built ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Into a Holiday Juggernaut |
With a new Apple TV+ special featuring Ariana Grande, Snoop Dogg, Misty Copeland and more, the singer is expanding on the institution she created |
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| 2020-12-02 11:57:00 |
Logistics Report |
Container Rates From Asia to Europe Climb to 10-Year High |
The soaring prices on the world’s busiest trade lane add to the strains from a rush in retailer restocking demand |
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| 2020-12-02 11:44:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Secretary of State Urges Trump to Tone Down Rhetoric Amid Threats |
Raffensperger says election workers face threats to their safety as president questions results |
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| 2020-12-02 11:20:00 |
Economy |
Biden to Have a Better Economy in 2021 Than in 2009, But Worse Options |
President-elect inherits a Fed largely out of ammo and faces a potentially divided Congress |
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| 2020-12-02 11:01:00 |
Business |
M.B.A. Applicants, Brace for ‘Most Competitive Year Ever’ |
Business schools are expected to be more selective, as applications surge after programs granted record deferrals earlier in pandemic |
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| 2020-12-02 10:53:00 |
World |
Netanyahu’s Rivals Raise Specter of Fourth Israeli Election |
Coalition partners pull their support for the government, potentially leading to another election |
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| 2020-12-02 10:37:00 |
Economy |
Dallas Fed President Kaplan: Guidance Will Be Needed on Asset Purchases |
Officials need to ‘start thinking about’ conditions that could lead to a reduction in buying Treasury and mortgage securities |
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| 2020-12-02 10:21:00 |
A-hed |
Wyatt Earp or Ringo Starr? Facial Recognition Meets Its Match With Old West Photos |
Amateurs collectors use software to identify famous figures, but experts are skeptical |
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| 2020-12-02 10:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Holiday Light Show? Ogling the Skyline from New York’s Observation Decks |
A comparison of the city’s sky-high observatories, from the renovated Empire State Building to the new Edge in Hudson Yards |
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| 2020-12-02 10:06:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Planned Health-Care Law Reboot Could Stall Under GOP-Controlled Senate |
Proposals include lowering Medicare enrollment age to 60 and instituting a public-option health plan |
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| 2020-12-02 10:00:00 |
Business |
CVS, Walgreens Gear Up to Deliver Covid-19 Vaccines to Nursing Homes |
Effort will need to navigate rollout details that may vary by state and potential reluctance by staffers to get the novel shots |
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| 2020-12-02 09:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Pro Cyclist Who Caught Covid Twice |
Eight months after his first bout with the virus, Colombia’s Fernando Gaviria tested positive again in October, making him one of the world’s first known cases of apparent reinfection. |
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| 2020-12-02 09:16:00 |
Markets |
Salesforce.com, Slack, Pfizer, BioNTech: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. futures point to a pause in the stock market rally, while Pfizer and BioNTech jump pre-market on U.K. Covid-19 vaccine approval |
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| 2020-12-02 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Police Solve Fewer Crimes in Pandemic |
Criminal investigations yielded fewer clearances as city saw crime rise |
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| 2020-12-02 09:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Audiobooks and Podcasts to Bring You Holiday Cheer |
How social media would cover Jesus, reviewers’ takes on Hallmark movies and a Hanukkah rom-com |
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| 2020-12-02 08:29:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Pull Back After S&P 500 Record |
Major indexes poised for muted declines a day after the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 closed at all-time highs |
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| 2020-12-02 08:00:00 |
Markets |
African Borrowers Turn On Cellphones for Covid-19 Financial Lifelines |
The coronavirus pandemic has supercharged growth of mobile money—and credit—on the continent |
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| 2020-12-02 07:51:00 |
Business |
Refrigerators, Ovens Get a Hygiene Makeover During Covid-19 Pandemic |
Manufacturers roll out home appliances featuring sanitizing heaters and ultraviolet light as shut-in consumers seek upgrades |
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| 2020-12-02 07:09:00 |
Markets |
China’s Covid-19 Comeback Lifts Iron Ore |
Iron-ore prices have risen to a seven-year high as China’s economic recovery drives demand for steel |
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| 2020-12-02 07:03:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash Loyalty Program Should Deliver |
Eaters may be racing to subscribe to DoorDash’s monthly DashPass at just the right time |
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| 2020-12-02 07:00:00 |
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Advent Launches Programs to Promote Diversity Among Its Portfolio Leadership |
Advent International aims to increase racial, gender and sexual orientation diversity across its portfolio companies |
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| 2020-12-02 07:00:00 |
National Security |
Homeland Security Watchdog to Probe Department’s Use of Phone Location Data |
Inspector general to investigate legality of tracking Americans without a warrant |
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| 2020-12-02 06:43:00 |
Markets |
Driverless Cars Are Coming, But Not Yet to Take Over |
Autonomous taxi projects are starting to take backup drivers out of their vehicles, an important but very early milestone on the road to commercialization |
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| 2020-12-02 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Hospital Stocks Soar, Business Travel Drop, Tranquil Japanese Laundromat |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-02 06:00:00 |
Tech |
DoorDash Is Set to Deliver SoftBank a Big Hit |
Tech-focused Vision Fund poured money into startup in 2018, helping it expand its reach and outpace rivals’ growth |
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| 2020-12-02 05:30:00 |
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EU Encourages Auto Industry Data-Sharing for Connected Cars |
Car makers have been concerned about losing control of how customers access entertainment, repair services |
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| 2020-12-02 05:30:00 |
Business |
How a Couple’s Quest to Cure Cancer Led to the West’s First Covid-19 Vaccine |
Vaccine is one of the fastest developed ever, but it was also 30 years in the making, starting with two Turkish-born scientists in a small German town |
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| 2020-12-02 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bets on More Fed Bond-Buying Help Contain Treasury Yields |
Bond market weighs whether the central bank will purchase more later-dated Treasurys to provide additional stimulus |
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| 2020-12-02 05:30:00 |
World |
Mexico’s Leftist President Becomes Fiscal Hawk in Midst of Pandemic |
President López Obrador takes pains to avoid a fiscal crisis, as austerity deepens the economic fallout from Covid-19 and fuels poverty |
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| 2020-12-02 04:58:00 |
Markets |
A V-Shaped Recovery Doesn’t Mean a V-Shaped Jobs Market |
Manufacturing is leading the bounce back in economic activity, but the recovery in the services sector will mean everything to the labor market |
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| 2020-12-02 03:58:00 |
Markets |
JD Health Raises $3.5 Billion From Hong Kong’s Red-Hot Capital Markets |
More than 120 companies have raised $44.6 billion through IPOs and secondary listings in Hong Kong this year, the highest since 2010 |
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| 2020-12-02 03:35:00 |
World |
Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 Vaccine Wins U.K. Authorization |
Britain becomes first nation in West to get a coronavirus shot; earliest doses to go to most vulnerable |
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| 2020-12-02 02:50:00 |
World |
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Jailed for More Than a Year Over 2019 Protest |
Former student leader among three imprisoned as authorities crack down harder on political opponents |
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| 2020-12-02 02:43:00 |
World |
North Korean Hackers Are Said to Have Targeted Companies Working on Covid-19 Vaccines |
At least six pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., the U.K. and South Korea targeted |
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| 2020-12-01 22:54:00 |
Politics |
Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill If Tech Liability Provision Stands |
President is demanding termination of the broad legal immunity that social-media companies enjoy |
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| 2020-12-01 21:39:00 |
U.S. |
California Boat Captain Indicted in Fire That Killed 34 |
Jerry Boylan indicted on federal manslaughter charges for one of the deadliest maritime disasters in recent U.S. history |
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| 2020-12-01 21:26:00 |
Politics |
Federal Prosecutors Investigated Alleged Bribery-for-Pardon Scheme |
Justice Department was pursuing an inquiry as recently as this summer, according to court filing |
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| 2020-12-01 21:08:00 |
CFO Journal |
Salesforce CFO Mark Hawkins Plans to Hand Over Reins |
Company names Chief Legal Officer Amy Weaver as his successor |
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| 2020-12-01 21:07:00 |
Economy |
SBA Releases Detailed Information on More Small Business Borrowers Under Pandemic Relief Effort |
Judge ordered release of detailed PPP data in response to lawsuit by news organizations under Freedom of Information Act |
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| 2020-12-01 20:53:00 |
Tech |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Leave Silicon Valley for Texas |
Tech giant, which traces its roots to the origins of Silicon Valley, is latest company to move away from area long considered hub of innovation |
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| 2020-12-01 20:52:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Official Urges Trump to Condemn Threats Against Election Workers |
Gabriel Sterling of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office said a worker received death threats |
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| 2020-12-01 20:13:00 |
U.S. |
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Visa Rules on Highly Skilled Foreign Workers |
Chamber of Commerce and others challenged administration’s visa rules issued in October |
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| 2020-12-01 20:10:00 |
U.S. |
JFK Airport’s Busiest Terminal Seen Recovering From Covid-19 Slowly |
Operator of Terminal 4 says pandemic forces it to scale back or delay $3.8 billion refurbishment and expansion |
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| 2020-12-01 20:08:00 |
Politics |
CDC Panel Recommends Giving First Covid-19 Vaccines to Health Workers, Nursing Homes |
A decision could come Wednesday, as drug makers await word in coming weeks of emergency-use authorization of two vaccines |
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| 2020-12-01 19:27:00 |
CFO Journal |
Howard Hughes Turns to Finance Chief to Fill CEO Position |
About 7% of chief executives at S&P 500 and Fortune 500 companies come directly from the CFO post, says the |
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| 2020-12-01 19:16:00 |
Markets |
Nasdaq CEO Pushes Corporate Boards to Diversify |
Adena Friedman discusses the exchange operator’s diversity plan with The Wall Street Journal. |
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| 2020-12-01 19:06:00 |
Opinion |
‘Just a Start’ |
Biden hints at the taxpayer fleecing to come. |
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| 2020-12-01 18:53:00 |
Politics |
China Panel Calls for More Federal Trade Commission Authority in Approving Mergers Involving Foreign Money |
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission proposes the FTC conduct a deeper study of a potential deal |
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| 2020-12-01 18:41:00 |
Opinion |
How Joe Biden Can ‘Heal the Nation’ |
If the president-elect wants to make good on his campaign pledge, students have some advice. |
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| 2020-12-01 18:40:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Fraud Claims Hit a Barr |
The AG says the feds have seen no evidence that would overturn Joe Biden's victory. |
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| 2020-12-01 18:39:00 |
Markets |
Salesforce Plus Slack Doesn’t Equal Microsoft |
Deal-weary Salesforce investors may need to brace for more acquisitions |
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| 2020-12-01 18:39:00 |
Opinion |
The Woke Nasdaq |
The exchange decides it is in the gender and racial quota business. |
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| 2020-12-01 18:38:00 |
Opinion |
Whole Foods Capitalism |
Believe it or not, a CEO steps up to defend free markets. |
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| 2020-12-01 18:37:00 |
Opinion |
Ajit Pai Bids Adieu |
Thank the departing FCC chairman for your fast internet in the pandemic. |
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| 2020-12-01 18:31:00 |
Life & Arts |
U.S. Soccer, Women’s Team Agree to Settle Portion of Lawsuit Related to Working Conditions |
The agreement clears the way for the players to appeal a pay-discrimination claim that was rejected by a federal judge in May |
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| 2020-12-01 18:16:00 |
Pro VC New Money |
SoftBank Makes Another Bet on Freight Shipping Technology |
Volvo also joins the financing as sector has remained resilient during pandemic |
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| 2020-12-01 18:11:00 |
Politics |
CDC Plans to Recommend Shorter Quarantine for People Exposed to Covid-19 |
Agency Chief Robert Redfield to counsel seven- to 10-day isolation in place of 14-day period now recommended, administration official says |
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| 2020-12-01 18:03:00 |
Opinion |
We Decide How Much Covid |
The U.S. promoted the illusion of control instead of the wisdom of risk management. |
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| 2020-12-01 18:01:00 |
Opinion |
Liberty’s Last Line of Defense |
State attorneys general best serve when they eschew partisanship. |
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| 2020-12-01 17:59:00 |
Books |
‘Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy’ Review: A Big-Thinking Executive |
The U.S. Constitution, a pair of political scientists contend, is not a document to be revered but an obstacle to good governance. |
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| 2020-12-01 17:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Myth of ‘War Weary’ Americans |
Our poll finds the public ambivalent about the war in Afghanistan, not in a hurry for withdrawal. |
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| 2020-12-01 17:57:00 |
Opinion |
How to Understand Trump’s Democrats |
A new book examines the phenomenon that still has political pros and the press scratching their heads. |
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| 2020-12-01 17:55:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Russians |
‘Bloomberg and Sheldon Adelson call your political operatives! You’ve been ripped off.’ |
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| 2020-12-01 17:07:00 |
Opinion |
BLM and Inauthenticity in Racial Relations |
Acknowledging and dismantling systemic racism isn’t a vestige of “the old victim-focused racial order,” but an essential step toward reaching a new one. |
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| 2020-12-01 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
Shame May Make Misbehaving Pols Repent |
Perhaps if we all complained more often and vociferously, the political elite would at least make and attempt to be less hypocritical. |
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| 2020-12-01 17:05:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Abraham Accords Change Palestinians’ Plans |
Normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan has removed the Palestinians from the nexus of Israeli-Arab relations. |
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| 2020-12-01 16:56:00 |
U.S. |
Former Judge Seeks to Shorten Mandatory Prison Terms He Once Imposed |
John Gleeson, now in private practice, is in a legal fight to secure early release for what could be thousands of federal inmates serving decadeslong sentences |
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| 2020-12-01 16:55:00 |
World |
Nuclear Scientist’s Killing Prompts Iranian Lawmakers to Act |
Proposal would push government to increase uranium enrichment, block U.N. inspectors from certain sites |
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| 2020-12-01 16:55:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court Voices Doubts Over Suit Alleging Nestle, Cargill Liable for Child Slavery |
Ivory Coast plantations supply food makers with cocoa |
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| 2020-12-01 16:52:00 |
Politics |
Barr Appoints Durham Special Counsel for Investigation Into Origins of Russia Probe |
Decision ensures prosecutor will keep investigating FBI inquiry into 2016 Trump campaign during the Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-01 16:51:00 |
Business |
Shoppers Spent Less Over Black Friday Weekend |
National Retail Federation says early promotions and fewer visits to stores offset online gains |
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| 2020-12-01 16:51:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden Introduces Team He Says Will Help Economy Recover After Coronavirus |
President-elect urges Congress to pass a robust relief package and says more stimulus efforts will be needed later |
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| 2020-12-01 16:44:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Justices Question IRS Shield in Tax-Shelter Case |
Case involves requirement that taxpayers and advisers disclose certain questionable transactions when filing returns |
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| 2020-12-01 16:25:00 |
Tech |
Salesforce Confirms Deal to Buy Slack for $27.7 Billion |
Transaction is Salesforce’s largest ever acquisition and forms one of the biggest players in the business-software market |
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| 2020-12-01 16:09:00 |
Music Review |
‘Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 (The Butcher Shoppe Sessions)’ by Sturgill Simpson and ‘Boots No. 2: The Lost Songs’ by Gillian Welch Reviews: Roots-Music Retrospection |
Two singer-songwriters find rich rewards in revisiting their catalogs. |
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| 2020-12-01 16:04:00 |
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New York Fed Staffer Warns of Possible Downward Pressure on Money Market Rates |
The Federal Reserve has the ability to keep borrowing costs in line, the staffer adds |
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| 2020-12-01 16:04:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Treasury Yields Climb on Renewed Coronavirus Stimulus Talks |
Yield on 10-year note notches its highest close since Nov. 10 |
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| 2020-12-01 15:57:00 |
Politics |
Barr Says No Evidence Voter Fraud Changed Election Outcome |
The attorney general’s comments contradict President Trump, who pressed forward with legal challenges |
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| 2020-12-01 15:57:00 |
Television Review |
‘Baby God’ Review: Horrid History, Hidden in a Family Tree |
An HBO documentary follows the story—and a few of the progeny—of a fertility doctor who used his own sperm to impregnate women without their knowledge or consent. |
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| 2020-12-01 15:35:00 |
Economy |
Partisan Fight Over Fed Lending Programs Escalates |
The Fed and Treasury disagreed publicly over a decision not to renew a suite of emergency lending facilities |
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| 2020-12-01 15:18:00 |
Real Estate |
How to Avoid the 5 Worst Holiday-Decorating Mistakes |
From poorly scaled Christmas trees to a slavish devotion to green and red, architects and interior designers share the goofs they see most often—and what to do instead |
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| 2020-12-01 15:06:00 |
World |
Global Stock-Market Fever Drives Even Reluctant Brazilians to Invest |
Amid pandemic, more than a million investors, many young and spurred by social-media stars, have entered Brazil’s equities market |
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| 2020-12-01 15:02:00 |
Television Review |
‘Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller’ Review: Uncovering the Underworld |
National Geographic’s documentary series delves into black markets around the globe, from Peruvian counterfeiting to Jamaican phone scams. |
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| 2020-12-01 14:57:00 |
CFO Journal |
Wary of New Lockdowns, CFOs Stand Ready With Covid Contingency Plans |
Finance chiefs say they are better prepared to navigate inventory challenges and cost cuts than they were last spring |
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| 2020-12-01 14:52:00 |
Opinion |
A Christmas Compromise on Covid Relief? |
Americans need help only government can provide to weather the next few months. |
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| 2020-12-01 14:50:00 |
Opinion |
An Unfunny Thing Happened on the Way to 2021 |
Polarization, political correctness and Covid-19 have produced a hostile environment for humor. |
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| 2020-12-01 14:44:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock Emerges as Wall Street Player in Biden Administration |
Two executives who have worked at the money manager are set to take roles at Treasury and the National Economic Council |
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| 2020-12-01 14:00:00 |
CIO Journal |
Amazon Is Beefing Up Its Cloud Call-Center Tools as More Customer-Support Staff Work from Home |
More than 5,000 contact centers were set up on Amazon Connect during March and April |
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| 2020-12-01 13:57:00 |
World |
South Korea Changes Law to Allow K-Pop’s BTS to Defer Military Service for Two Years |
Seoul relaxed terms of military draft as group’s global popularity surges, but debates over conscription continue elsewhere in Asia |
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| 2020-12-01 13:45:00 |
World |
Iran’s Nuclear Scientist: How Will the Killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Affect Tehran’s Nuclear Program? |
The killing was a strike against Iran’s nuclear capabilities and risks fueling hostilities in the Middle East |
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| 2020-12-01 13:42:00 |
Markets |
Airbnb Sets IPO Terms Sending Valuation as High as $35 Billion |
San Francisco home-rental company to sell 50 million shares at $44 to $50 apiece |
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| 2020-12-01 13:33:00 |
Markets |
OPEC+’s Lose-Lose Equation |
Oil producers face risks no matter which route they choose to take on output |
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| 2020-12-01 13:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Cricket Style Will Help You Break Your Sweatpants Habit |
American men may not know the rules of the sport, but that doesn’t mean they can’t borrow its polished look, as Tyler, the Creator, and Harry Styles recently did |
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| 2020-12-01 12:59:00 |
Markets |
Manufacturing Spurt Has Room to Run |
Low inventory levels suggest manufacturers can keep increasing output |
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| 2020-12-01 12:47:00 |
World |
Canada’s Covid-19 Response Is to Spend Heavily and Ignore the Deficit—for Now |
Canada’s fiscal position has deteriorated the quickest among its G-20 peers because of its pandemic stimulus, but officials say supporting the economy comes first |
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| 2020-12-01 12:40:00 |
U.S. |
New York City Urges At-Risk Residents to Stay Home to Avoid Covid-19 |
Advice comes as hospitalizations in city reach level not seen since early June |
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| 2020-12-01 12:03:00 |
World |
NATO Should Expand Its Focus to Include China, Report Says |
Alliance to update strategy document that predates Russia’s seizure of Crimea and China’s military buildup |
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| 2020-12-01 12:02:00 |
World |
China Lands a Probe on the Moon as It Pursues Space Ambitions |
Mission aims to bring back lunar samples, and Beijing plans manned base on moon in coming years |
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| 2020-12-01 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Makes Mac Commitment, Opening Door to Apple Developers |
Amazon’s cloud-computing arm is installing Macs, allowing software for Apple devices to be created and tested remotely |
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| 2020-12-01 11:47:00 |
World |
Gang of Gunmen Sow Mayhem in Brazil Bank Robbery |
Group takes hostages and robs bank, leaves behind unexploded bombs and streets littered with cash |
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| 2020-12-01 11:16:00 |
Economy |
Biden Economics Team’s Views, in Their Own Words |
President-elect’s picks for top economic-policy jobs have focused on inequality, education and climate |
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| 2020-12-01 10:58:00 |
World |
Egypt Rights Advocates Appear in Court Amid Global Outcry |
Arrests have set up a possible clash with the incoming Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-01 10:47:00 |
Markets |
China and Korea Clash Over Pandas and Pickled Vegetables |
Internet users get heated over symbols of national pride for the two nations |
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| 2020-12-01 10:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Jason Butler Harner: A Daredevil-Turned-Drama Club President |
The ‘Ozark’ and ‘Next’ actor had to overcome self-consciousness to become a performer |
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| 2020-12-01 09:24:00 |
Finance |
Top ECB Official Privately Called Investors, Banks After Key Policy Decisions |
Calls from Chief Economist Philip Lane to the likes of Goldman, JPMorgan, BlackRock began in March when President Christine Lagarde flummoxed traders |
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| 2020-12-01 09:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Sports Keep Playing Through the Covid Surge. It’s Getting Ugly. |
The worst stretch of the pandemic is coming. Sports leagues are trying to plow ahead as outbreaks and postponements are making it harder to proceed. |
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| 2020-12-01 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Tech Beats Toys for Holidays Despite Covid Screen Fatigue |
Parents and children are at odds, as wish lists fill with game and app requests, not tangible toys |
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| 2020-12-01 09:00:00 |
Media & Marketing |
Google, Facebook and Amazon Gain as Coronavirus Reshapes Ad Spending |
Digital ads to account for more than half of year’s U.S. advertising expenditures for first time |
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| 2020-12-01 08:48:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Covid Pandemic Could Cut Business Travel by 36%—Permanently |
Between 19% and 36% of all business trips could disappear, given efficiencies developed during the lockdown, our Middle Seat columnist and airline experts estimate |
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| 2020-12-01 08:30:00 |
Business |
Sephora to Set Up Shop Inside Kohl’s |
Beauty retailer set to wind down partnership with J.C. Penney and plans to install 850 shops at Kohl’s locations |
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| 2020-12-01 08:27:00 |
Business |
Nasdaq Proposes Board-Diversity Rule for Listed Companies |
Exchange operator seeks to require companies to have at least one female board member, plus one from an underrepresented minority |
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| 2020-12-01 08:23:00 |
World |
After Culling Millions of Mink to Combat Covid-19, Denmark Weighs Digging Them Up Again |
Local residents and opposition lawmakers worry that decomposing bodies could pollute water supplies |
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| 2020-12-01 08:11:00 |
Markets |
U.S. Stock Futures Point to Fresh Records for Major Indexes |
The S&P 500 is on track to erase Monday’s muted losses and extend the November rally |
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| 2020-12-01 08:00:00 |
Business |
Pfizer, Moderna Request Covid-19 Vaccine Authorization in Europe |
EU agency says its officials will work through Christmas to review data from trials |
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| 2020-12-01 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Retailers Seize on Pandemic Fallout to Become Property Owners |
Rental opportunities for businesses also open up amid turmoil in commercial real estate |
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| 2020-12-01 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
Developer Aims to Raise $1 Billion for Investing in Minority Communities |
Martin Muoto’s new Black Impact Fund to focus on opportunity zones and nearby areas |
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| 2020-12-01 07:54:00 |
Markets |
Bank Mergers Are No Panacea |
As domestic deals become a popular strategy for dealing with Europe’s low banking returns, the resignation of Unicredit’s CEO highlights the risks |
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| 2020-12-01 07:54:00 |
Politics |
Trump Is Wild Card in Coronavirus, Spending Talks |
Congress faces looming deadlines in lame-duck session |
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| 2020-12-01 07:11:00 |
Markets |
Credit Suisse Taps Lloyds Boss as Next Chairman |
António Horta-Osório nominated to replace Urs Rohner who steps down in April |
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| 2020-12-01 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Restaurant Stocks Have Less Under the Tree This Year |
Weak gift card sales could be an obstacle to full recovery for chains like Cheesecake Factory and Outback Steakhouse |
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| 2020-12-01 07:00:00 |
Markets |
These Tech Startups Want to Sell You Their Life Insurance |
Insuretech companies Bestow and Dayforward say they will become direct-to-customer life insurance carriers |
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| 2020-12-01 06:32:00 |
Economy |
Global Economy Faces Hard Winter Despite Covid-19 Vaccine Hopes |
Pandemic is seen speeding China’s ascent as an economic power, with recent case surges holding back recovery in Europe, U.S. |
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| 2020-12-01 06:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Reddit Claims 52 Million Daily Users, Revealing a Key Figure for Social-Media Platforms |
The disclosure comes as the tech company pursues new advertisers |
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| 2020-12-01 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Appetite for Debt, Pandemic Football, At-Home Ergonomics |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-12-01 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Over Fed Objections, Lending Programs Will Expire. Here’s What Happens Next. |
Decision not to renew programs funded by Congress could lead to a partisan political fight during the Biden administration |
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| 2020-12-01 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Hospital Stocks Are Heading Higher. So Are Covid-19 Cases. |
Shares of hospital operators soared in November, thanks to postelection optimism and expectations they can better weather the recent coronavirus surge |
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| 2020-12-01 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
A New Setback for Big Cities as Return to the Office Fades |
The low level of employees back at their workplaces is intensifying pain for cities geared toward office life |
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| 2020-12-01 05:11:00 |
Finance |
U.K. Court Freezes Up to $5 Billion Tied to Alleged Kazakhstan Bank Theft |
The order, related to a long-running legal saga, goes after stakes in fancy hotels, Burger King restaurants and bank accounts in half a dozen countries |
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| 2020-11-30 20:37:00 |
Politics |
Trump Coronavirus Adviser Scott Atlas, Who Called for Ending Lockdowns, Resigns |
Atlas joined the White House team in August as Trump sparred with other health advisers |
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| 2020-11-30 20:19:00 |
Experience Report |
Five Customer-Service Lessons From the Late Tony Hsieh |
The former chief executive of Zappos, the online shoe retailer, had a unique approach toward customers |
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| 2020-11-30 19:38:00 |
Markets |
Zoom Fatigue Sets In Early |
Another blowout earnings report and forecast can’t keep up pandemic’s hottest stock |
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| 2020-11-30 19:01:00 |
Markets |
Tesla to Enter S&P 500 at Full Weight in December |
Weaving Tesla into the S&P 500 means shifting weightings of many other stocks to include the electric-vehicle maker |
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| 2020-11-30 18:54:00 |
Politics |
Biden’s Economic Team Draws on Deep Experience With Focus on Jobs, Wages, Inequality |
Many are from ranks of Obama and Clinton Administrations, Biden’s presidential campaign |
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| 2020-11-30 18:43:00 |
U.S. |
Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s Death Is Ruled Accident by Medical Examiner |
Tech entrepreneur died from complications of smoke inhalation, office says |
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| 2020-11-30 18:19:00 |
Pro PE Deals |
Vista Equity Partners Backs Business Software Company Gainsight |
The deal values the customer-relationship software maker at $1.1 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter |
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| 2020-11-30 18:18:00 |
Opinion |
Return of the Obama Economists |
Biden’s policy advisers were in charge during the secular stagnation years. |
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| 2020-11-30 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s Fair Banking Rule |
Pushing back against the left’s red-lining of unpopular industries. |
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| 2020-11-30 18:15:00 |
Opinion |
De Blasio Gets Schooled on Reopening |
He reopens some schools as public pressure beats the teachers union. |
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| 2020-11-30 18:14:00 |
CIO Journal |
Northwestern Mutual Targets Resources to Black Tech Founders |
Insurer launched accelerator and $20 million pool exclusively for Black entrepreneurs |
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| 2020-11-30 18:13:00 |
Opinion |
China’s Wolf Warriors Try Wine Coercion |
New tariffs against Australia send a menacing message. |
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| 2020-11-30 18:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
Baltimore Ravens’ Outbreak Forces Third Postponement |
The Ravens were supposed to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thanksgiving but the game is now scheduled for Wednesday in a disruption that lays bare the turbulence the NFL will face |
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| 2020-11-30 17:47:00 |
Opinion |
Trump’s March to Atlanta |
No one has a bigger stake in keeping the Senate Republican than the president. |
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| 2020-11-30 17:45:00 |
Opinion |
Germany Won’t Take Portugal’s EU Split |
Prime Minister Costa veils his plan with pretty words about European values. |
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| 2020-11-30 17:45:00 |
Business |
Exxon Slashes Spending, Writes Down Assets |
Battered by three straight quarterly losses, oil giant pulls back from CEO Darren Woods’s aggressive plan to increase production by 2025 |
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| 2020-11-30 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Biden’s Blind Spot |
His economic advisers share a belief in the power of federal regulation and spending. |
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| 2020-11-30 17:44:00 |
Opinion |
Ancient History Isn’t Colonialism |
Students at Brown nonsensically accuse Roman emperors of ‘white supremacy.’ |
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| 2020-11-30 17:43:00 |
Books |
‘South to Freedom’ Review: México Libre |
The little-told story of runaway slaves in Mexico, and of relations between the U.S. and its southern neighbor in the antebellum period. |
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| 2020-11-30 17:41:00 |
Opinion |
How Biden Can Break the Senate Stonewall |
Start with issues that cross party lines. For some ideas, look to November’s state ballot measures. |
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| 2020-11-30 17:40:00 |
Markets |
S&P Upgrades Itself to Data Juggernaut With IHS Markit Deal |
Merger gives S&P boost in indexing, commodities and fixed-income data |
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| 2020-11-30 17:38:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: School’s Out |
‘How to help kids understand why school inexplicably opens and closes.’ |
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| 2020-11-30 17:21:00 |
Markets |
The Market Expects That Everything Will Be Awesome |
Optimism is high, but investing also involves comparing the future with what’s priced in |
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| 2020-11-30 17:19:00 |
Opinion |
Biden Brings Traditional Values to Diplomacy |
America heads back to the future with a Biden-Harris reboot of Obama-Biden international agreements and alliances. |
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| 2020-11-30 17:17:00 |
Opinion |
Remediating Student Debt’s Failing Grades |
The expected taxpayer losses on student-loan debt highlight the disastrous consequence of shielding the higher-education industry from the loan losses incurred for its services. |
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| 2020-11-30 17:15:00 |
Opinion |
Assassinations and Iran’s Nuclear Program |
The assassination of an official of a U.N. member state in its territory is a dangerous game. |
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| 2020-11-30 16:58:00 |
Music Review |
‘Plastic Hearts’ by Miley Cyrus Review: Back to the Future |
The star’s new album mines the sounds of the ’80s and tracks by artists like Billy Idol to craft a contemporary pop course in music history. |
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| 2020-11-30 16:56:00 |
CFO Journal |
Bombardier Hires New CFO as It Works to Transform Its Business |
The Canadian plane and train maker is shedding assets and shrinking its operations |
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| 2020-11-30 16:54:00 |
World |
Cuban Leadership Confronts a Rare Dissident Movement |
Musicians, writers, painters and Black activists peacefully challenge Communist government’s grip on expression |
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| 2020-11-30 16:48:00 |
Tech |
Zoom’s Pandemic-Fueled Boom Continues |
Videoconferencing company lifted its outlook for a third time as it reported record sales |
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| 2020-11-30 16:44:00 |
Economy |
Powell Says Fed Actions Unlocked $2 Trillion to Support Economy |
Fed chief, Treasury secretary are set to testify Tuesday at congressional hearing |
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| 2020-11-30 16:40:00 |
Markets |
Lloyds Bank Names HSBC’s Nunn as CEO |
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| 2020-11-30 16:37:00 |
U.S. |
Pandemic Cuts Foot Traffic in New York’s Top Business Districts |
Once-thriving Flatiron, Union Square neighborhoods see storefront vacancies surge from 9% to 36%; ‘It’s definitely a shadow of its normal self’ |
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| 2020-11-30 16:35:00 |
Markets |
OPEC Defers Decision on Extending Output Curbs |
Cartel to meet Thursday with Russia and its other oil producers to agree on a plan |
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| 2020-11-30 16:35:00 |
Economy |
Biden Economics Team’s Views, in Their Own Words |
President-elect’s picks for top economic-policy jobs have focused on inequality, education and climate |
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| 2020-11-30 16:33:00 |
Politics |
OMB Pick Neera Tanden Draws GOP Fire |
Head of the Center for American Progress has been a regular critic of Republicans on Twitter |
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| 2020-11-30 16:20:00 |
Politics |
Supreme Court Weighs Breadth of Computer Hacking Law |
Officer allegedly used law-enforcement database for personal purposes in a case that has drawn widespread attention |
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| 2020-11-30 16:17:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
SBM Offshore Faces Swiss Probe Over Legacy Bribery Allegations |
Notice by Swiss prosecutors comes as Dutch oil-services company completes three-year agreement with U.S. Justice Department |
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| 2020-11-30 16:17:00 |
Politics |
Labor Department Published Flawed Estimates of Weekly Jobless Claims, Watchdog Says |
Government Accountability Office also says jobless-benefits program underpaid millions amid the pandemic |
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| 2020-11-30 15:57:00 |
World |
Iran Nuclear Scientist Was Killed With ‘New Method,’ Tehran Says |
Security official blames Israel, which he said had sought to kill Mohsen Fakhrizadeh for 20 years |
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| 2020-11-30 15:48:00 |
World |
U.S. Blacklists Chinese Defense Firm for Sales to Venezuela |
Trump administration says China National Electronics Import & Export Corp. sold goods that aided repression by Maduro regime |
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| 2020-11-30 15:41:00 |
Politics |
Arizona Certifies Narrow Victory for Biden |
Wisconsin also expected to finalize results, cementing president-elect’s wins in battleground states that decided the race |
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| 2020-11-30 15:37:00 |
Markets |
UniCredit CEO Jean Pierre Mustier to Leave Bank in April |
Mustier’s decision to depart at the end of his mandate follows disagreements with the board over the lender’s strategy |
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| 2020-11-30 15:32:00 |
Politics |
Navy Will Decommission Ship Damaged in Five-Day Blaze |
USS Bonhomme Richard, outfitted to carry and launch F-35 fighter jets, will be scrapped, Navy says |
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| 2020-11-30 15:22:00 |
Politics |
Trump Expected to Name New Indo-Pacific Command Head |
Shift in military’s Asia command tracks schedule for an expected change in leadership |
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| 2020-11-30 15:14:00 |
Politics |
FCC Chairman Pai to Step Down, Giving Biden Clearer Path to Reshape Agenda |
January departure allows new administration to choose next head of telecommunications regulator |
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| 2020-11-30 15:03:00 |
World |
China Complains of U.S. Harassment of Chinese Airline and Ship Crews |
Beijing says it lodged complaints about questioning of arriving workers about Communist Party membership |
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| 2020-11-30 14:40:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
NPC’s Canceled Auctions Pave Way for Sale Of Wendy’s, Pizza Hut Chains to Flynn |
Wendy’s is in talks to drop its opposition to a sale to Flynn, the largest restaurant franchisee in the U.S. |
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| 2020-11-30 14:22:00 |
Markets |
Nikola Teaches GM a Lesson |
Tesla’s disruption story may be the exception rather than the rule in the auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles |
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| 2020-11-30 14:15:00 |
Markets |
DoorDash Sets IPO Terms Pushing Valuation as High as $32 Billion |
San Francisco food-delivery company to sell 33 million shares at $75 to $85 each |
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| 2020-11-30 14:15:00 |
Music Review |
‘Dimensional Stardust’ by Rob Mazurek Review: Futuristic Big-Band Sounds |
The cornetist and composer leads his Exploding Star Orchestra on an album that deftly incorporates electronics into its rich, contrapuntal arrangements. |
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| 2020-11-30 14:05:00 |
Politics |
Georgia Secretary of State Investigates Voting Groups But Denies Widespread Fraud |
Raffensperger says machine recount on track to be completed Wednesday |
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| 2020-11-30 13:43:00 |
Politics |
Government’s Lawyer Urges Justices to Delay Ruling on Census Plan |
President Trump is seeking to exclude illegal immigrants from count used to apportion congressional seats |
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| 2020-11-30 13:42:00 |
World |
Thailand Uses Controversial Lèse-Majesté Law Against Pro-Democracy Protesters |
At least five activists are accused of defaming the monarchy, an offense punishable with up to 15 years in prison |
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| 2020-11-30 13:39:00 |
Life & Arts |
For Covid Long-Haulers, a Little-Known Diagnosis Offers Possible Treatments—and New Challenges |
A disorder called POTS offers some treatment paths, but they are often arduous. |
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| 2020-11-30 13:36:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Price Hits All-Time High Above $19,000, Topping 2017 Record |
Digital currency’s rise is driven by wave of new investors seeking big gains |
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| 2020-11-30 12:53:00 |
Tech |
Facebook to Buy Kustomer, Startup Valued at $1 Billion |
Target company, which specializes in customer-service platforms and chatbots, fits Facebook’s move into ‘social commerce’ |
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| 2020-11-30 12:47:00 |
Markets |
A Fine Payoff for Reading the Ingredients |
Companies are being hit with class-action lawsuits by people who claim not to have read the packaging |
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| 2020-11-30 12:39:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden Chooses Brian Deese as Top Economic Adviser |
Former Obama adviser to direct National Economic Council; his post doesn’t require Senate confirmation |
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| 2020-11-30 12:07:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Banks Urged to Stop Using Libor on New Loans by End of 2021 |
Regulators support plan to end benchmark in June 2023, allowing most existing transactions to mature |
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| 2020-11-30 12:01:00 |
World |
Measures of Chinese Economic Activity Signal Widening Recovery |
Manufacturing and nonmanufacturing reach highest levels in three and eight years, respectively |
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| 2020-11-30 11:57:00 |
Opinion |
Media Treat Trump’s Team Like Dogs, Biden’s Like Puppies |
The largely celebratory coverage unwittingly emphasizes the triumph of the press’s own class. |
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| 2020-11-30 11:56:00 |
Opinion |
Fake Claims About Dominion Voting Systems Do Real Damage |
Our machines have no secret ‘vote flipping’ algorithm. We have no ties to dictator Hugo Chávez. |
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| 2020-11-30 11:23:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Harry Styles Became 2020’s Biggest Style Icon |
A recent Vogue photoshoot showing the singer in a full-length frock nearly broke the internet—underscoring the almost unprecedented influence he has over young men’s fashion decisions |
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| 2020-11-30 11:09:00 |
Life & Arts |
Meet the Mets: The Most Interesting Team in Baseball |
While baseball retrenches in the wake of the pandemic, new Mets owner Steve Cohen appears ready to act aggressively |
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| 2020-11-30 10:32:00 |
Politics |
Here’s Where Biden Will Face Early Foreign-Policy Decisions |
President-elect must weigh whether to undo some of Trump’s executive actions—on Iran, Afghanistan and climate change, among others |
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| 2020-11-30 09:14:00 |
Life & Arts |
Hi, It’s the Denver Broncos. Can You Play Quarterback Tomorrow? |
A coronavirus scramble thrusts an unknown into a starring role after a team loses four QBs. Now what happens with the Ravens and the Steelers game? |
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| 2020-11-30 09:08:00 |
Markets |
Nikola, IHS Markit, Moderna: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures are down Monday, but the Dow is set to round out its best month since 1987 |
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| 2020-11-30 08:55:00 |
National Security |
Lebanon’s Central Bank Fuels Corruption, Extremism Concerns |
U.S. and allies seek a forensic audit to check for money laundering, corruption and ties to Hezbollah |
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| 2020-11-30 08:38:00 |
Business |
GM, Nikola Agree to Scaled-Down Supply Agreement |
Auto maker will no longer take equity stake in electric-truck startup, as previously planned |
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| 2020-11-30 08:16:00 |
Politics |
Facebook, Google to Face New Antitrust Suits in U.S. |
Federal and state authorities, probing whether the tech giants abused their power in the internet economy, are preparing as many as four cases |
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| 2020-11-30 08:15:00 |
World |
In Europe’s Nursing Homes, a Soaring Covid-19 Death Toll and the Pain of Isolation |
Many facilities on the continent resist isolating residents, saying prolonged solitude is also harmful |
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| 2020-11-30 08:13:00 |
Life & Arts |
What Are the Health Risks of Disinfectants? |
Disinfecting cleaners used against Covid-19 generally are safe, doctors and medical researchers say, but here’s what you need to know about potential health hazards. |
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| 2020-11-30 08:05:00 |
Markets |
Dow on Track to Finish Best Month in Over Three Decades |
Stocks have soared in November, briefly pushing the blue-chips index over 30000 for the first time in its history |
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| 2020-11-30 07:51:00 |
Business |
How NIO, a Chinese EV Startup, Rose, Fell and Rose Again |
After nearing bankruptcy, NIO has recently surged to become the world’s fourth most valuable auto maker, surpassing GM and Daimler |
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| 2020-11-30 07:19:00 |
World |
Chinese ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomat Enrages Australia With Twitter Post |
Australian prime minister demands apology for official’s use of a photo, which Australia says is doctored, showing an Australian soldier apparently threatening an Afghan child |
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| 2020-11-30 07:05:00 |
Markets |
Emissions Clampdown Sends Rhodium Prices on Explosive Rally |
Already the most expensive precious metal and one of the rarest elements on Earth, rhodium prices have more than doubled in 2020 |
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| 2020-11-30 07:00:00 |
Business |
Moderna to Ask Health Regulators to Authorize Its Covid-19 Vaccine |
Timing could make shot the second for U.S. use by year-end, alongside Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine |
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| 2020-11-30 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Extended Stay America Is a Pandemic Sleeper Hit |
The lodging chain has outperformed peers and should continue to do well despite a subdued holiday season |
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| 2020-11-30 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Investors Seek New Election Data, Grads Look for Work, Home Office Gifts |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-11-30 05:51:00 |
World |
Tokyo Stock Exchange’s CEO Resigns Over Daylong Shutdown |
Regulator says TSE’s ‘never stop’ slogan left it unprepared to restart when glitches happened |
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| 2020-11-30 05:47:00 |
Markets |
China’s Sour Grapes Spell Trouble for Australian Wine |
Australian wine is the latest commodity in Beijing’s crosshairs, leaving companies like Treasury Wines with few palatable options |
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| 2020-11-30 05:30:00 |
Business |
Troubles in the Oil Patch: Low Prices to Lost Jobs |
Despite a recent oil rally, energy companies are riding out a historic downturn. Collectively, they have lost more market value, on a percentage basis, than any other major sector this year. |
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| 2020-11-30 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Weight-Loss Firm Noom Names First CFO |
Michael Noonan joined the company earlier this month from Booking Holdings |
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| 2020-11-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Stock Market’s Rally Is Finally Widening |
More companies in the S&P 500 are rising as technology stocks share the stage |
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| 2020-11-30 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The World’s Appetite for Debt is Smashing Records |
Companies and governments have issued $9.7 trillion of debt this year |
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| 2020-11-30 05:30:00 |
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Companies Urged to Adjust Hiring Requirements for Cyber Jobs |
Researchers say cyber talent is available but often not considered |
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| 2020-11-30 05:27:00 |
Finance |
Credit Suisse Spied on More Employees Than Previously Disclosed |
As Swiss bank moves to recover from spying scandal, two prior instances of physical surveillance emerge |
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| 2020-11-30 04:53:00 |
Markets |
Driver Data Is a Help and a Hazard for Auto Insurers |
Auto insurers will need to partner with digitally savvy startups as the explosive growth of vehicle data empowers new competitors |
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| 2020-11-30 03:47:00 |
Markets |
Hong Kong’s Bankless Leader Reveals the Long Arm of the U.S. Treasury |
International lenders fear secondary sanctions; here’s why |
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| 2020-11-29 22:38:00 |
Deals |
S&P Global Nears Deal to Buy IHS Markit for About $44 Billion |
Landmark deal would combine two of the largest providers of data to Wall Street |
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| 2020-11-29 21:59:00 |
Politics |
Joe Biden Fills Out His Economic Team |
President-elect’s picks include Neera Tanden to head the Office of Management and Budget and Cecilia Rouse to chair the Council of Economic Advisers |
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| 2020-11-29 20:28:00 |
Politics |
Biden Injures Ankle Over Thanksgiving Weekend |
Hairline fractures will require the president-elect to wear a walking boot for several weeks |
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| 2020-11-29 20:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Your Home-Office Ergonomics Are Still a Mess—Do Something About It |
With the pandemic not slowing down and many workplaces shut down for winter, your long-term health may depend on getting your desk set up well |
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| 2020-11-29 19:08:00 |
Markets |
Investors Pile Into Risky ETFs During Wild Market Rally |
A hunt for bigger returns has led investors to plow money into funds offering a chance to double or triple daily returns but at sizable risk |
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| 2020-11-29 18:48:00 |
Business |
Airbnb, DoorDash Aim for Higher-Than-Expected Valuations Ahead of Debuts |
Airbnb plans to target a range of around $30 billion to $33 billion, while DoorDash will seek a valuation of around $25 billion to $28 billion |
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| 2020-11-29 18:37:00 |
Business |
Thanksgiving Draws Travel to a Pandemic Peak |
Airport screenings were elevated this weekend, and some chose to drive rather than fly |
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| 2020-11-29 17:37:00 |
World |
Iran’s Nuclear Efforts Pose Growing Threat to Its Foes Despite Setbacks |
Friday’s killing sets back country’s nuclear program, but U.S. and its allies still face major challenges in trying to constrain Tehran’s nuclear ambitions |
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| 2020-11-29 17:25:00 |
World |
Former Zappos Chief Tony Hsieh Exalted Customer Service, Set High Bar for Rivals |
Entrepreneur nurtured online shoe seller, was bestselling author and management guru |
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| 2020-11-29 17:16:00 |
Politics |
Trump Calls Justice, FBI ‘Missing in Action’ on Election Allegations |
Federal officials and state election authorities agree they have seen no evidence of tampering with voting systems |
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| 2020-11-29 17:10:00 |
Opinion |
Canceling Student Debt Would Be a ‘Brahmin Bailout’ |
The Democratic Party looks to build policy around the interests of its educated elite voters. |
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| 2020-11-29 17:08:00 |
Opinion |
Deploying Big Data to Determine How Well Vaccines Work |
As the initial rollout starts, it’s time to start planning a registry to monitor health outcomes. |
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| 2020-11-29 17:06:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Trump |
‘The problem for Trump’s reelection was not that his response was too anti-lockdown and loosey-goosey. On the contrary.’ |
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| 2020-11-29 16:18:00 |
Opinion |
Venezuela’s Guide to Election Theft |
Americans have a legal path when a vote is disputed. Chávez denied all recourse. |
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| 2020-11-29 16:16:00 |
Opinion |
How to Stop the Paris Climate Accord |
Trump should submit it for the Senate to ratify, or rather reject. |
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| 2020-11-29 15:54:00 |
Business |
Black Friday Was a Bust for Many Stores, Better for Online |
Foot traffic plunges by half amid coronavirus pandemic while online sales jump; consumers turn to Amazon and big-box chains that offer one-stop shopping |
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| 2020-11-29 15:14:00 |
World |
Ethiopia’s Tigray Group, Once Powerful, Now Battles Government Forces in Bid for Survival |
Deepening conflict has led to hundreds of civilian deaths and displaced tens of thousands as some analysts fear the country could slide into civil war |
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| 2020-11-29 15:04:00 |
World |
White House Aide Kushner to Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia, Qatar |
Focus of talks expected to be on mending rift between Qatar and other Arab states, officials say |
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| 2020-11-29 15:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
How Transit Agencies Are Trying to Make Your Commute Safe |
Masks, social distancing and public-private partnerships can help mass transportation systems weather the impact of the Covid pandemic |
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| 2020-11-29 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: November Jobs Report, Trade, Manufacturing |
Data out this week is likely to show the U.S. labor market continuing to heal slowly |
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| 2020-11-29 14:59:00 |
World |
French Police Officers Face Assault Charges in Beating of Black Music Producer |
Prosecutors want three of the accused to stay in jail as probe determines if trial should take place |
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| 2020-11-29 14:56:00 |
Books |
‘Inferno’ Review: From Hell-Raiser to Hero |
For once in his error-prone life, an airman does everything right—as his bomber is consumed by fire and a crashing landing seems inevitable. |
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| 2020-11-29 14:42:00 |
Opinion |
Can Republicans Regroup on Health Care? |
The party needs to address its biggest policy vulnerability. |
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| 2020-11-29 14:41:00 |
Opinion |
Team Obama’s Iran Illusions |
Its gurus have learned nothing in their years out of power. |
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| 2020-11-29 14:40:00 |
Opinion |
The Election Lost in Pennsylvania Court |
She was up by four votes, until the state Supreme Court ruled. |
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| 2020-11-29 12:53:00 |
Opinion |
Another Bold Strike Against Iran |
The killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh demonstrates Israel’s capabilities and constrains Biden’s options. |
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| 2020-11-29 12:52:00 |
Opinion |
Beware the Dow 30K Euphoria |
The market always dives en route to long-term rises. And tech stocks look wobbly. |
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| 2020-11-29 12:22:00 |
World |
India’s Farmer Protests Challenge Modi’s Market Deregulations |
Prime minister’s push to overhaul agricultural markets in an effort to boost growth meets resistance |
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| 2020-11-29 12:00:00 |
U.S. |
State, Local Governments Slashed Spending After Covid. Next Year Could Be Worse. |
After drawing on reserves and federal aid, Kansas City leaders cut staff, turn off the city’s fountains and brace for 2021 |
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| 2020-11-29 10:58:00 |
Opinion |
School’s Out, But It’s Not About the Children |
The decision to close schools in New York is far from a “data-driven, science-driven” decision. |
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| 2020-11-29 10:57:00 |
Opinion |
Bad Polling and the Accuracy of Predictions |
Guesses by political pollsters, the CBO, the World Health Organization or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change deserve the same assumption of scientific accuracy that a forecast for weather a week from now deserves. |
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| 2020-11-29 10:55:00 |
Opinion |
Actors’ Equity Errs; More Eyeballs Build Demand |
Equity Association is ignoring a fundamental marketing insight that was demonstrated in Chicago by the contrasting views of William Wirtz (Chicago Blackhawks) and P.K. Wrigley (Chicago Cubs). |
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| 2020-11-29 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Platinum Draws Investors as Gold Rally Stalls |
Disruptions caused by the pandemic are expected to lead to the largest shortage of platinum on record |
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| 2020-11-29 09:18:00 |
Life & Arts |
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Weekend Has Become a Covid Crisis |
The league will shut down for two days to regroup from a weekend in which top teams were sidelined, a local government rendered the San Francisco 49ers homeless and the Denver Broncos played without a quarterback |
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| 2020-11-29 09:00:00 |
U.S. |
Restaurant Holdouts Defy Covid-19 Shutdown Orders |
Rising coronavirus cases pose new threat to battered restaurant businesses |
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| 2020-11-29 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Biden Plans to Roll Back Trump-Era Education Policies |
President-elect wants to expand resources for public schools and reinstate several civil-rights guidelines that were rescinded |
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| 2020-11-29 08:00:00 |
Shipping Matters |
Britain Braces for Logistics Havoc as Brexit’s Final Act Looms |
Customs checks, tariffs and more paperwork are coming after Jan. 1, and shipping specialists expect rattled supply chains |
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| 2020-11-29 07:34:00 |
World |
Australia Threatens WTO Action Against China as Trade Row Intensifies |
Australian barley exports to China have mostly stopped after Beijing imposed tariffs in May |
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| 2020-11-29 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Do You Have E-Charisma on Zoom? Here’s How to Get It |
The flair and charm that works for in-person meetings doesn’t come across the same way on a video chat; ‘E-charisma involves a completely different set of skills’ |
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| 2020-11-29 07:00:00 |
Business |
Pharmacies Add Freezers, Train Staff to Handle Covid-19 Vaccination Drive |
Retailers are preparing to administer coronavirus shots, but many guidelines remain uncertain |
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| 2020-11-29 05:30:00 |
Economy |
Disparity in Jobless Rates Suggests Black Workers Face Slower Recovery |
For Black Americans to have the same job prospects as whites, they often need to hold more-advanced credentials |
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| 2020-11-29 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Tesla’s S&P 500 Debut Is Set to Put $100 Billion in Trades in Motion |
Asset managers and trading desks will be scrambling next month to account for the market juggernaut |
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| 2020-11-28 21:14:00 |
Politics |
Pennsylvania High Court Rejects Lawsuit Challenging Election |
Justices throw out a lower court’s order preventing state from certifying dozens of contests |
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| 2020-11-28 20:00:00 |
World |
Iran Vows to Avenge Slain Nuclear Scientist, Says It Won’t Be Lured Into Conflict |
Tehran accuses Israel of trying to sow chaos as it weighs possible diplomatic re-engagement with the Biden administration |
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| 2020-11-28 19:51:00 |
World |
Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Dies at 46 From Injuries Connected to House Fire |
The Harvard-educated son of immigrants was a pioneer of e-commerce and well known for his quirky management theories and customer obsession |
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| 2020-11-28 18:28:00 |
Life & Arts |
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller Achieves College Football Milestone With Kickoff |
Soccer goalkeeper becomes first woman to play a down of football in one of the five major conferences |
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| 2020-11-28 13:43:00 |
World |
In France, Thousands Protest Macron’s Effort to Restrict Images of Police |
Demonstrations are a test of civil liberties in an era of coronavirus-linked curbs |
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| 2020-11-28 13:00:00 |
WSJ. Magazine |
The Perfect Garden Home You’ve Been Dreaming of All Year |
Landscape and garden designer Luciano Giubbilei finds a new creative retreat in the former home of a Mallorcan country potter. |
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| 2020-11-28 12:23:00 |
World |
Ethiopian Forces Launch Offensive on Tigray Capital |
Shelling begins in Mekelle, moving the three-week conflict into a new phase that could destabilize the wider region |
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| 2020-11-28 12:07:00 |
U.S. |
Texas Attorney General’s Legal Woes Potentially Hinder Google Case |
Republican Ken Paxton has been accused by some former staffers of illegally using office to benefit donor |
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| 2020-11-28 12:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
After Covid-19, Broadway’s Next Comeback |
It won’t be easy, but New York theater will recover from the current shutdown—just as it weathered the Depression, the AIDS crisis and 9/11. |
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| 2020-11-28 11:00:00 |
Business |
Solar Power Booms in Texas |
The state, a leader in wind energy, will be home to the nation’s largest solar farm, part of an expected surge in development |
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| 2020-11-28 10:02:00 |
Markets |
The Economy Is Still Vulnerable. Trade Could Be a Refuge. |
Exporters are recovering strongly even as domestically focused services industries suffer amid Covid-19’s resurgence |
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| 2020-11-28 09:03:00 |
Markets |
Stocks Say Covid Recovery Is Nigh. Bonds Tell a Different Story. |
All-important Treasury market is a holdout in reflecting increased economic optimism from Covid-19 vaccine news |
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| 2020-11-28 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Tesla’s Delayed Semi Truck Tests Elon Musk’s Ability to Scale Up |
Silicon Valley car maker set bar higher after the pandemic hardly dented growth plans |
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| 2020-11-28 07:00:00 |
Film Review |
Federico Fellini: Iconically Italian |
A new collection of the auteur’s films from Criterion celebrates the humor, compassion and style that make his work unforgettable. |
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| 2020-11-28 07:00:00 |
Opinion |
Dave Brubeck, Beyond ‘Take Five’ |
Born 100 years ago, the pianist and composer found immense success melding musical classicism with polyrhythmic experiment. |
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| 2020-11-28 06:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
This Doctor Elevated His Yoga Practice—20 Feet Off the Ground |
A chance encounter with aerial silks helped Dr. Robert Sullivan build his core strength and overcome his fear of heights |
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| 2020-11-28 05:33:00 |
World |
Biden’s NATO Amity Sparks Debate Among European Allies |
President-elect’s reassurance of the U.S.’s commitment to NATO has prompted disagreements among Europe’s leaders |
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| 2020-11-28 05:30:00 |
Politics |
States Explored Litigation to Challenge U.S. Policy on Climate Change |
Options included getting courts to require federal action to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, documents show |
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| 2020-11-28 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Biden Aims to Appoint Liberal Judges After Trump’s Conservative Push |
President-elect will seek nominees who see robust role for judiciary in addressing national problems, protecting individual rights |
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| 2020-11-28 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Pausing Loan Payments During Coronavirus Is Producing Uneven Results |
Federal relief programs for mortgages and student loans were relatively easy to get and flexible. Programs for credit cards, auto and personal loans were more happenstance. |
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| 2020-11-28 05:30:00 |
Business |
China Is Ready to Restart Cruises, but Big Companies Are Left Out |
Royal Caribbean and Carnival spent the past decade carving out China’s cruise market, but can’t yet participate in its revival |
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| 2020-11-27 22:19:00 |
Politics |
Milwaukee County Vote Recount Gives Biden Small Boost |
A conservative group in Wisconsin has already filed a lawsuit against election officials, seeking to block the state’s certification of results |
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| 2020-11-27 18:32:00 |
Opinion |
Who Is an American ‘Person’? |
The Supreme Court considers the Census and undocumented immigrants. |
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| 2020-11-27 18:28:00 |
Opinion |
Home Is No Haven for Iran’s Regime |
The killing of a top nuclear scientist dramatizes the ayatollahs’ domestic vulnerability. |
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| 2020-11-27 18:27:00 |
Opinion |
Biden, Iran and the Bomb |
Will he throw away Trump’s Mideast gains to return to a bad nuclear deal? |
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| 2020-11-27 18:24:00 |
Opinion |
Edward P. Lazear |
A pioneer in labor economics and a Journal contributor. |
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| 2020-11-27 18:23:00 |
Opinion |
The Social Media Fact-Check Farce |
A study says Twitter’s anti-Trump ‘corrections’ make some people more likely to believe Trump. |
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| 2020-11-27 18:21:00 |
Opinion |
When the Experts Fail, Everyone Else Pays the Price |
What happens when the most respected authorities get it wrong and ruin lives and economies? Not much. |
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| 2020-11-27 18:20:00 |
Opinion |
Covid Was Hiding Among Colds and Flus |
Too much focus on Washington and magic fixes has impeded grass-roots adaptation. |
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| 2020-11-27 18:19:00 |
Opinion |
Notable & Quotable: Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock |
‘I fully acknowledge that I have urged everyone to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel.’ |
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| 2020-11-27 18:16:00 |
Opinion |
Nobody Knows I’m a Bad Chess Player |
Online games are always available at any skill level—even none whatsoever. |
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| 2020-11-27 18:09:00 |
Politics |
House to Vote on Booting Chinese Stocks From U.S. Over Audit Rules |
Alibaba, other companies could be forced to relocate listings overseas |
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| 2020-11-27 18:09:00 |
Business |
Salesforce, Delta Air Lines, Best Buy: Stocks That Defined the Week |
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news |
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| 2020-11-27 18:05:00 |
Opinion |
Hispanic Trump Voters Annoy Obama |
The former president is still working on an explanation. |
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| 2020-11-27 17:46:00 |
Business |
United Begins Flying Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine |
Carriers are positioning doses for quick distribution if vaccines are approved by regulators |
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| 2020-11-27 17:37:00 |
Books |
‘Veblen’ Review: Scourge of the Elites |
His critique of wealth struck a chord in a progressive era, and to some still does. |
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| 2020-11-27 17:35:00 |
Books |
‘Big Girl, Small Town’ Review: Salt of the Earth |
The Troubles may be over, but Michelle Gallen’s heroine has problems all her own. |
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| 2020-11-27 17:34:00 |
Books |
‘Time’s Monster’ Review: Empire of the Historians |
Does academic history always serve the ends of the powerful? |
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| 2020-11-27 17:31:00 |
Books |
Politics: Partisan Media and the Talk-Radio Revolution |
How a generation of populist broadcasters brought conservative ideas to a national audience. |
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| 2020-11-27 17:20:00 |
World |
Iran Says Its Top Nuclear Scientist Killed in Attack |
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was widely regarded as the father of the country’s nuclear-weapons program |
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| 2020-11-27 17:05:00 |
Pro PE People |
Vista’s Sheth Resigns Weeks After CEO Smith Settles Tax Probe |
Brian Sheth left the technology investor barely a month after the yearslong tax investigation of Robert Smith ended |
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| 2020-11-27 16:53:00 |
Opinion |
Noonan Focuses on the Wrong Bogus Dispute |
I find Peggy Noonan’s concerns about the damage to our Republic to be about four years too late. |
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| 2020-11-27 16:49:00 |
Opinion |
American Idealism in Practice and Theory |
That “collective security and collective endeavors were in each nation’s self-interest” should be obvious to all. |
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| 2020-11-27 16:48:00 |
Opinion |
Trump at Least Tried to Get China, North Korea Deals |
President Trump has been adamant about leveling the playing field and requiring foreign countries like China to play the trading game fairly and honestly. |
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| 2020-11-27 16:16:00 |
Life & Arts |
Lamar Jackson Tests Positive as the Ravens Outbreak Tests the NFL |
Baltimore’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was already postponed, and getting the game in shows the high-wire act of smoothly finishing the NFL season |
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| 2020-11-27 15:31:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Hertz to Sell Donlen Fleet Business to Athene for $875 Million |
Bankrupt rental-car company plans to use proceeds from the proposed sale to pay down debt |
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| 2020-11-27 15:25:00 |
World |
Secret Meeting in Desert Between Israeli, Saudi Leaders Failed to Reach Normalization Agreement |
Saudi crown prince backed away from U.S.-brokered deal to solidify bulwark against Iran |
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| 2020-11-27 15:24:00 |
World |
Video of Police Beating Black Music Producer Roils France |
Government plans to appoint commission to review bill restricting publication of images of law enforcers |
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| 2020-11-27 15:19:00 |
Markets |
Oil Prices Seen Remaining Subdued Into 2021 |
Next week’s meeting of OPEC and its partners may drive the market in the short-term |
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| 2020-11-27 14:43:00 |
Politics |
Court Denies Trump Campaign’s Appeal in Pennsylvania Ballot Challenge |
Ruling strikes latest blow to president’s efforts to overturn his defeat, saying claims lack merit and would cause ‘drastic and unprecedented’ voter disenfranchisement |
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| 2020-11-27 14:32:00 |
Life & Arts |
Shurabet El Eid (Holiday Soup) |
Even scaled-down celebrations call for exceptional spice and color. Paprika-rubbed roast chicken, pomegranate-flecked wheat berry pudding and more will satisfy a small gathering with outsize expectations. |
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| 2020-11-27 13:58:00 |
Life & Arts |
Designer Philippe Starck Finds Inspiration in the Uncanny Paintings of Neo Rauch |
Mr. Starck, whose designs range from chairs to a space station lounge, finds the work of Mr. Rauch ‘fertile soil’ for his imagination. |
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| 2020-11-27 13:46:00 |
Opinion |
The Constitution Will Survive Covid-19 |
The pandemic may justify extraordinary measures, but judges won’t accept the most draconian ones. |
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| 2020-11-27 13:44:00 |
Life & Arts |
Kubbeh Maqliyeh (Fried Kubbeh) |
Even scaled-down celebrations call for exceptional spice and color. Paprika-rubbed roast chicken, pomegranate-flecked wheat berry pudding and more will satisfy a small gathering with outsize expectations. |
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| 2020-11-27 13:44:00 |
Opinion |
Hunting Aims for a Comeback in Locked-Down Michigan |
The state has seen a 67% increase in new hunters prowling the forests this year—me among them. |
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| 2020-11-27 13:37:00 |
Life & Arts |
Burbara (Wheat Berry Pudding) |
Even scaled-down celebrations call for exceptional spice and color. Paprika-rubbed roast chicken, pomegranate-flecked wheat berry pudding and more will satisfy a small gathering with outsize expectations. |
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| 2020-11-27 13:21:00 |
Business |
Mirror Entrepreneur Sold Her Fitness Startup to Lululemon. Letting Go Meant Sticking Around. |
When Brynn Putnam sold her company for $500 million, she couldn’t walk away from what she created. She joins a list of prominent entrepreneurs who cashed in without checking out. |
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| 2020-11-27 13:19:00 |
Autos Industry |
GM Plans to Seek Banking Charter to Grow Auto-Lending Business |
Auto maker could file paperwork with federal and state regulators as soon as next month |
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| 2020-11-27 13:16:00 |
Opinion |
Fireworks Over Religious Liberty |
The Supreme Court says Cuomo’s restrictions on worship violate the First Amendment. |
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| 2020-11-27 12:00:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
Bean Counters No More, Internal Audit Embraces Broader Risk Advisory Role |
Internal auditors are helping companies better manage an array of nonfinancial risks, the head of the Institute of Internal Auditors says |
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| 2020-11-27 12:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Resurrection of the Office Phone Call |
The Covid pandemic has brought back an old mode of communication that millennial workers used to shun; a happy medium between Zoom calls and instant messages |
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| 2020-11-27 11:36:00 |
Markets |
OPEC, Russia Alliance Lean Toward Keeping Oil Cuts in Place |
Oil-price recovery has strengthened the case of those pushing to eventually return some shut-in production to the market |
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| 2020-11-27 11:33:00 |
Business |
Amazon Promises $500 Million in Holiday Bonuses for Front-Line Staff |
Employees working full time for all of December will qualify for a $300 payment |
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| 2020-11-27 11:16:00 |
Books |
Five Best: On Decline and Fall |
From Adrian Wooldridge, co-author of ‘The Wake-Up Call: Why the Pandemic Has Exposed the Weakness of the West, and How to Fix It.’ |
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| 2020-11-27 11:15:00 |
Books |
Fiction: A Beast Fable in the City of Light |
Novels from Jane Smiley and Ellen Cooney, and a collection of short stories by Pergentino José. |
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| 2020-11-27 11:08:00 |
Books |
‘Sometimes You Have to Lie’: Louise Fitzhugh’s Rebellion |
The creator of ‘Harriet the Spy’ was a literary outsider herself. |
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| 2020-11-27 11:07:00 |
Books |
‘I’m Gonna Say It Now’ Review: Troubadour and Troublemaker |
The legacy of Phil Ochs’s folk-music rebellion lives on in words that still spark fires. |
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| 2020-11-27 11:00:00 |
Politics |
Trump’s Payroll-Tax Deferral Creates Predicament for Congress |
Options for lawmakers and Biden administration to ease looming squeeze on workers include tax forgiveness, longer payback periods |
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| 2020-11-27 10:57:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Census Predicament: Counting Americans by Race |
The racial and ethnic categories used by the U.S. Census obscure the changing ways we think about identity and assimilation. |
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| 2020-11-27 10:52:00 |
Markets |
Black Friday Is Big in Taiwan, but Why? |
The holiday shopping frenzy there isn’t hampered by coronavirus, but also isn’t prompted by a holiday |
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| 2020-11-27 10:12:00 |
Real Estate |
The Best Christmas Tree Ornaments From Catalogs—as Chosen by Design Pros |
We asked picky interior designers to look at mass-market retailers’ offerings—and select affordable holiday decorations they’d hang on their own trees |
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| 2020-11-27 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Medicaid Enrollment Surge During Pandemic Leaves States Looking for Cost Cuts |
State leaders consider reductions in services and health-care benefits for low-income and disabled Americans as budget crises loom |
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| 2020-11-27 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Women Do Talk Money, With Their Text Group |
Pandemic-related issues spur women to join group chats to talk about emergency funds and investing |
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| 2020-11-27 09:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Wary of New Lockdowns, CFOs Stand Ready With Covid Contingency Plans |
Finance chiefs say they are better prepared to navigate inventory challenges and cost cuts than they were last spring |
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| 2020-11-27 09:01:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Best Salad Recipe to Get You Through the Winter |
When sunshine is in short supply, citrus arrives to save us. It lights up this refreshing salad anchored with salty slices of cured meat. |
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| 2020-11-27 09:00:00 |
Markets |
Investors Seek New Election Data |
Alternatives to polling include watching betting markets, voter-registration changes and social media |
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| 2020-11-27 09:00:00 |
Business |
Covid-19 Vaccine Studies May Suffer as Volunteers Consider Dropping Out |
People who believe they got a placebo during testing say they want to leave to get the real shots once they are approved |
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| 2020-11-27 08:38:00 |
Markets |
How Property Booms Eat Our Economic Future |
Growing body of research looking at U.S. and Chinese real-estate markets suggests long booms may drag on productivity of the economy |
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| 2020-11-27 08:20:00 |
World |
India’s GDP Shrinks as Covid-19 Keeps Stranglehold on One of World’s Largest Economies |
Once a powerful engine of growth, consumer spending has been choked off by pandemic that is keeping people at home |
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| 2020-11-27 08:19:00 |
Markets |
Slack, Moderna, Burlington Stores: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today |
U.S. stock futures edge higher |
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| 2020-11-27 08:04:00 |
Markets |
Dow, S&P 500 on Track to End Week Near Record Highs |
Major technology stocks are poised to breach fresh all-time highs Friday, with Nasdaq-100 futures pointing to extended rally |
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| 2020-11-27 08:00:00 |
Markets |
Covid-19 or Not, Here Vimeo Comes |
As business increasingly moves online, Vimeo should have investors tuning in, even once they are physically back at work |
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| 2020-11-27 08:00:00 |
Economy |
Florida’s Approval of $15 Minimum Wage Sets Up Battle in Other States |
Advocates prepare to take up state-by-state fights with federal increase in doubt |
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| 2020-11-27 07:19:00 |
World |
Covid-19 Infections Surge at One of World’s Largest Medical Glove Makers |
Factories and workplaces across Malaysia are battling coronavirus outbreaks, a sign that industrial settings can become vectors of contagion as global demand recovers |
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| 2020-11-27 07:00:00 |
Masterpiece |
Adventure in Ambiguity |
E.B. |
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| 2020-11-27 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Next Step in Government Data Tracking is the Internet of Things |
U.S. Air Force experiments with monitoring peripherals—from autos to fitness trackers |
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| 2020-11-27 07:00:00 |
Markets |
Spotify Needs More Than a Cup of Joe |
Joe Rogan’s podcast, about to go exclusive, will need to deliver a big boost in paid users to justify the stock’s run |
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| 2020-11-27 07:00:00 |
Tech |
Slack Missed Out on the Pandemic’s Zoom Boom, Leaving It Vulnerable |
Without a strong video offering, the workplace collaboration tech pioneer failed to wow investors |
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| 2020-11-27 07:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Why Statement Coats Are the ‘Going-Out Tops’ of 2020 |
As we continue to socialize outside, standout outerwear is the priority this winter—what’s underneath doesn’t matter |
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| 2020-11-27 06:23:00 |
World |
After U.S. Push, EU Set to Target Human-Rights Violators |
Doubts remain over how widely the European Union will wield sanctions, despite projecting itself as a champion of human rights |
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| 2020-11-27 06:18:00 |
World |
Kim Jong Un Doesn’t Want a Fight With Biden for Now, South Korean Lawmakers Say |
North Korea sees negotiations with President-elect Joe Biden as potentially more difficult than with President Trump, South Korean intelligence officials tell lawmakers |
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| 2020-11-27 05:56:00 |
Life & Arts |
The Power of Wi-Fi 6 Is Here—But Do You Really Need It? |
With more devices populating homes, updating to a Wi-Fi 6 router could help improve everyone’s internet experience. That said, they don’t come cheap. |
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| 2020-11-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Cars Are Going Digital, But Detroit Has a Long Road Ahead |
It will be awhile until car makers can reap the benefits of turning your next vehicle into a giant smartphone |
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| 2020-11-27 05:30:00 |
Politics |
Renewable Energy Industry Readies Wish Lists for Joe Biden |
Associations representing solar and wind power push new administration to take immediate steps, many of which don’t require congressional action |
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| 2020-11-27 05:30:00 |
Tech |
The Ultimate Guide to the Best (Yet Boring) Home Office Gadget Gifts |
Give the gift of work-from-home productivity, from laptop stands to USB-C dongles to 4K monitors |
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| 2020-11-27 05:30:00 |
Markets |
The Stock Market and Derivatives Are Sending Different Signals |
The Dow soared back to a record this week, but Wall Street’s fear gauge also remains elevated |
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| 2020-11-27 05:21:00 |
World |
China Escalates Australia Trade Dispute With Wine Tariffs |
Australia calls a Chinese finding that its exporters are dumping cheap wine ‘erroneous in fact and in substance’ |
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| 2020-11-27 04:38:00 |
Markets |
Spanish Lenders BBVA and Sabadell Abandon Merger Talks |
Breakdown demonstrates difficulties in getting deals done despite predictions of a wave of consolidation in European banking |
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| 2020-11-26 21:10:00 |
Markets |
The Dollar Is Weak. Investors Bet It Will Slide Even More. |
Forecasts assume Covid-19 recedes, encouraging investors to step back from the relative safety of U.S. assets |
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| 2020-11-26 19:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Backcountry Skiing: A Beginner’s Guide to the Sport of Covid Winter |
You needn’t be a daredevil to go backcountry skiing—just willing to clomp up a hill. Around the U.S., several new spots are easing newcomers into a sport where utter seclusion is the whole point. |
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| 2020-11-26 18:09:00 |
Politics |
GOP Sees Georgia Senate Races as ‘Firewall’ After Trump’s Loss |
With president’s role uncertain, McConnell directs colleagues to aid effort to keep Senate in Republican hands |
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| 2020-11-26 18:00:00 |
Life & Arts |
Black Friday? What About Sock Friday? Cozy Holiday Gifts Make Comfy Return |
Amid a stubborn, stay-at-home pandemic, basic gifts outclass luxury items |
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| 2020-11-26 17:13:00 |
U.S. |
Supreme Court’s Ruling Blocking Cuomo’s Covid-19 Order Could Influence Other Cases |
Up to 20 lawsuits involving houses of worship could be affected by high-court decision |
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| 2020-11-26 16:56:00 |
World |
Mexico Arrests Alleged Mastermind of Massacre That Killed American Women and Children |
Capture of suspect in 2019 attack on members of breakaway Mormon community draws mixed response from relatives of victims |
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| 2020-11-26 14:58:00 |
Opinion |
A Speedy Recovery Depends on More Aid. Will Trump Deliver? |
The economy can’t wait until January for more help for states, businesses and the unemployed. |
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| 2020-11-26 14:57:00 |
Opinion |
Woke Capitalism in a Secular World |
Principles grounded in faith or existential commitment should guide companies. |
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| 2020-11-26 14:55:00 |
Books |
‘Escape Artist’ Review: Great Expectations |
As a journalist in the early years of the 20th century, Harry Perry Robinson played eyewitness to many historical events. Does that make him ‘great’? |
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| 2020-11-26 14:51:00 |
Opinion |
The Truth About Chinese Bonds |
Beijing’s latest stab at financial reform is one of its riskiest. |
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| 2020-11-26 14:46:00 |
Markets |
German Prosecutors Examine Ernst & Young’s Role in Wirecard Collapse |
Prosecutors in Munich are assessing a report from Germany’s accounting watchdog, ratcheting up pressure on the audit firm |
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| 2020-11-26 14:22:00 |
World |
Ethiopian Forces Begin Decisive Battle in Tigray’s Capital |
Western officials call for immediate end to fighting between government and restive region |
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| 2020-11-26 13:37:00 |
World |
Ethiopia: What We Know About the War in the Tigray Region |
Conflict in the north of Africa’s second-most-populous nation is spreading across borders, threatening stability in a strategic region |
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| 2020-11-26 12:00:00 |
Gas Markets |
U.K.’s Centrica Seeks to Sell Liquefied Natural Gas Portfolio |
Possible sale, say people familiar with the matter, comes as natural-gas prices show renewed life after hitting a low in June |
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| 2020-11-26 11:52:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
Sycamore Bids $540 Million for Ann Taylor, Other Ascena Brands |
Private equity firm moves to acquire Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, Loft and Lou & Grey stores out of bankruptcy |
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| 2020-11-26 11:15:00 |
Tech |
Amazon Web Services Hit by Outage |
Company says it has resolved issues with cloud-software programs in its region covering Eastern part of U.S. |
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| 2020-11-26 10:07:00 |
Tech |
Fly-Fishing the Ernest Hemingway Way |
A new fly-fishing heritage collection inspired by the ‘Old Man and the Sea’ author’s favored gear lets anglers cast lines like the legend |
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| 2020-11-26 10:00:00 |
Politics |
Social Media’s Liability Shield Is Under Assault |
There is growing pressure to revise Section 230 to make internet businesses more accountable for online content |
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| 2020-11-26 10:00:00 |
Markets |
Offices and Malls Will Look Different After Covid-19 |
Commercial properties will be helped by a coronavirus vaccine, but long-term pressures may accelerate postpandemic |
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| 2020-11-26 09:33:00 |
Real Estate |
How the Snail-Mail Renaissance Is Soothing Americans Tired of Zoom |
Isolated, stressed and weary of screens, people are reaching out with super-creative letters delivered by the U.S. Postal Service |
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| 2020-11-26 09:15:00 |
World |
With Baby Steps, Chinese Parents Test Strictness of the Two-Child Policy |
While Beijing hasn’t signaled it is ready to give up birth limits altogether, there are signs punishments have become less strict in some places; ‘one eye open, one eye closed’ |
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| 2020-11-26 08:50:00 |
World |
South Korea’s Central Bank Says Covid-19 Rise Won’t Derail Economic Recovery |
Bank of Korea issues a brighter outlook, forecasting a 1.1% contraction this year rather than the 1.3% it had expected |
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| 2020-11-26 08:35:00 |
World |
In Italy’s South, War Zone Doctors Are Called to the Rescue Amid Covid-19 Upsurge |
Humanitarian group best known for assisting war and Ebola victims will help confront the crisis in Italy’s poorest region |
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| 2020-11-26 08:00:00 |
U.S. |
Midwestern Governors Seek More Federal Covid-19 Aid for Businesses |
Restaurants and others, hit with new restrictions as virus surges, point to grim months ahead without financial help |
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| 2020-11-26 08:00:00 |
Politics |
Biden Has Early Chances to Show Allies His Global Trade Agenda |
Removing Trump’s tariffs, calling Group of 20 meeting among possible moves by new president |
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| 2020-11-26 07:54:00 |
World |
Mexico Confirms Its Economy Rebounded in Third Quarter |
GDP expanded a seasonally adjusted 12.1% in the third period following a record 17% contraction in the previous quarter |
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| 2020-11-26 06:25:00 |
Economy |
Japan’s Stock-Playing Central Bank Racks Up $56 Billion Gain |
Bank of Japan under Haruhiko Kuroda scores after boosting investments at stock-market bottom, but some say he shouldn’t play the market so much |
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| 2020-11-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Outside Monitors Urge Deutsche Bank to Quit Russia |
Monitors appointed by New York regulators told the German lender it should drop plans to expand in Russia and shut its business there |
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| 2020-11-26 05:30:00 |
Markets |
This Black Friday, Avoid Credit-Card Pitfalls |
Here’s how to be strategic with your pandemic holiday spending—and debt |
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| 2020-11-26 05:06:00 |
Markets |
JD Health IPO Will Set Hearts Racing |
Investors have already paid up for competitors and the regulatory environment looks less fraught than for Ant |
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| 2020-11-26 04:45:00 |
Markets |
Shopping Mall Activists Score an Early Win |
The owner of the Westfield chain issued new bonds cheaply, but still needs to sort out its $35 billion debt load |
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| 2020-11-25 19:14:00 |
Opinion |
Hindu Nationalists’ Crazy Crackdown on ‘Love Jihad’ |
Converts will need special permission to marry someone of a different religious background. |
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| 2020-11-25 19:11:00 |
Opinion |
Blessings in a Hard Year |
Among the unexpected gifts of 2020 is a newfound appreciation for people who keep America running. |
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| 2020-11-25 19:11:00 |
Opinion |
Justice for Michael Flynn |
Trump’s pardon for his onetime national security adviser rights a grievous wrong. |
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| 2020-11-25 18:59:00 |
Opinion |
GM Drives in Political Reverse |
Mary Barra drops support for a Trump suit against California. |
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| 2020-11-25 18:28:00 |
CMO Today |
Facebook’s Latest Error Shakes Advertisers’ Confidence |
Company quietly told advertisers earlier this month that its ‘conversion lift’ tool, used to measure outcomes, overestimated some campaign results |
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| 2020-11-25 18:25:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Unemployment Claims Rose to 778,000 Last Week |
Worker filings for jobless benefits are down sharply from a peak of nearly seven million in late March |
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| 2020-11-25 18:16:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Consumer Spending Grows for Sixth Straight Month, Albeit Slower |
Consumer spending rose 0.5% in October while household income fell sharply |
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| 2020-11-25 17:50:00 |
World |
Maradona’s Death Prompts Outpouring of Grief in Argentina, World |
Soccer star was revered in his native land |
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| 2020-11-25 17:49:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
U.S. Blacklists Militia, Leader for Alleged Human Rights Abuse in Libya |
The sanctions come as the U.S. uses sanctions as a tool to target corruption and alleged human rights abusers—a trend likely to continue under Biden |
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| 2020-11-25 17:26:00 |
Economy |
Fed Signals New Guidance Coming on Asset-Purchase Program |
Ways that purchases could be changed to provide more stimulus to the economy, if needed, were discussed |
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| 2020-11-25 16:52:00 |
Markets |
Justice Department Clears Intuit to Buy Credit Karma |
Credit Karma agreed to sell its tax-preparation business to Square to win antitrust approval |
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| 2020-11-25 16:41:00 |
Television Review |
‘Empires of New York’ Review: Big Apple, Bigger Characters |
A docuseries looks at the outsize and era-defining personalities of Ivan Boesky, Donald Trump, John Gotti, Leona Helmsley and Rudolph Giuliani in 1980s New York. |
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| 2020-11-25 16:34:00 |
Film Review |
‘Zappa’ Review: A Rock Star Savant |
A compelling documentary delivers a comprehensive portrait of provocative musical polymath Frank Zappa. |
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| 2020-11-25 16:32:00 |
Television Review |
‘The Flight Attendant’ Review: Taking Off From Reality |
A flight attendant struggles to return to the real world after waking up in a hotel room in Thailand and discovering a grisly scene. |
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| 2020-11-25 16:22:00 |
Business |
The Covid-19 Vaccine: When Will It Be Available for You? |
First U.S. rollouts of doses could start in December, but health-care workers, older Americans likely to take priority over general population |
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| 2020-11-25 15:25:00 |
Deals |
Salesforce Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Slack Technologies |
A deal would likely value Slack at more than $17 billion and mark Salesforce’s largest acquisition ever |
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| 2020-11-25 14:06:00 |
Markets |
Propane Is Cheap. Go Ahead, Buy a Patio Heater. |
Fortunately for those heating outdoor spaces during the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. has an ample propane supply |
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| 2020-11-25 13:30:00 |
Markets |
Covid Won’t Steal Christmas |
This holiday shopping season will be different, but there will be shopping |
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| 2020-11-25 13:20:00 |
Markets |
Department of Labor Regulation for Retirement Plans Is Now in Limbo |
Delays on proposed fiduciary rule have made it vulnerable to being scrapped under Biden administration |
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| 2020-11-25 13:17:00 |
Business |
There Are More Female CEOs Than Ever, and Many of Them Are in Retail |
Lauren Hobart’s appointment to helm of Dick’s Sporting Goods brings number of women running Fortune 500 companies to a record |
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| 2020-11-25 13:17:00 |
World |
Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Championed in the West to Face Terrorism Charges |
Loujain al-Hathloul became a focus of Western attention after her arrest in 2017 |
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| 2020-11-25 13:08:00 |
World |
China’s Xi Congratulates Biden Weeks After Other Leaders |
Message, coming after Trump said administration will cooperate with transition, underlines Beijing’s desire to stabilize the relationship |
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| 2020-11-25 13:04:00 |
Life & Arts |
Recipes for a Smaller Holiday Meal With Big Flavor |
Even scaled-down celebrations call for exceptional spice and color. Paprika-rubbed roast chicken, pomegranate-flecked wheat berry pudding and more will satisfy a small gathering with outsize expectations. |
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| 2020-11-25 12:56:00 |
Logistics Report |
GE Appliances Turns Up the Speed on Supply-Chain Upgrade |
Coronavirus-driven disruptions in demand and production added urgency to an effort aimed at building visibility and flexibility |
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| 2020-11-25 12:46:00 |
Opinion |
Thanksgiving and the American Character |
A former colleague’s exploration of the great holiday. |
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| 2020-11-25 09:33:00 |
Experts Blog |
Why You Shouldn’t Ask a Charity How It Spends Your Donation |
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| 2020-11-25 09:33:00 |
World |
European Powers Won't Push Biden for Swift U.S. Return to Iranian Nuclear Deal |
There is growing concern about Iran’s nuclear research, but European diplomats say they don’t want to rush new U.S. president to re-enter pact |
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| 2020-11-25 09:23:00 |
Economy |
Global Trade Stages Rapid Recovery |
Led by China, the rebound in exports and imports of goods has been much quicker than in the aftermath of the global financial crisis |
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| 2020-11-25 09:20:00 |
WSJ Logistics Report |
Today’s Logistics Report: Building Vaccine Supply Chains; Delivery’s Uphill Climb; Farming Looks Up |
Today’s Top Supply Chain & Logistics News from WSJ |
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| 2020-11-25 07:59:00 |
World |
China Drugmakers Face Pressure to Prove Their Covid-19 Vaccines Work |
The companies haven’t released results of late-stage trials while data from Western drugmakers show three candidates to be highly promising |
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| 2020-11-25 07:36:00 |
Business |
Exxon Documents Reveal More Pessimistic Outlook for Oil Prices |
The oil giant has lowered its expectations for prices for much of the next decade, internal documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal show |
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| 2020-11-25 06:24:00 |
Markets |
Regulatory Pressure Mounts on Coal Miner that Rattled China’s Bond Market |
Investigation into state-owned Yongcheng Coal is escalated to country’s securities regulator |
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| 2020-11-25 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Bank Application Boost, Emerging Market Rebound, Vacation Gift Ideas |
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| 2020-11-25 05:40:00 |
Markets |
Behind Dow 30000: A Self-Perpetuating Upward Spiral |
Low interest rates and a buy-the-dip mantra have put stocks in an ascending pattern, defying the pandemic and economic woes |
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| 2020-11-25 05:34:00 |
World |
Europe Doubles Down on Data Protection to Ward Off Silicon Valley, Chinese Influence |
New EU proposal aims to offer protections for corporate and public-service data as GDPR covers individuals |
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| 2020-11-25 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
Coca-Cola CFO Helps Company Make Cuts, Operational Changes |
The beverage giant is reducing the number of its brands and shrinking head count |
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| 2020-11-25 05:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Climate Researchers Enlist Big Cloud Providers for Big Data Challenges |
Amazon, Google and Microsoft increasingly are providing the computing muscle scientists need to glean insights from vast stores of climate data |
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| 2020-11-24 18:58:00 |
Opinion |
The Transition Begins |
But it’s still worth knowing what happened in Pennsylvania. |
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| 2020-11-24 18:14:00 |
Economy |
Yellen Will Confront a Cooling Economic Recovery, Uncertain Stimulus Prospects |
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to head Treasury will need to forge a broad consensus on measures to maintain growth as virus cases rise |
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| 2020-11-24 18:07:00 |
Business |
What Questions to Ask in a Job Interview |
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| 2020-11-24 17:58:00 |
Books |
‘Philanthropy’ Review: Thanks to the Givers |
Criticizing the wealthy for do-goodism is an old sport. Yet who but they are willing to put money behind activities that lack public support? |
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| 2020-11-24 17:56:00 |
CFO Journal |
Sealed Air Names New Finance Chief as Incumbent’s Contract Nears End |
The packaging company hires Christopher J. Stephens to take over its finances |
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| 2020-11-24 17:54:00 |
Opinion |
Media Hysteria Is the Trump Show |
Every election must end but a queasy feeling lingers in our mail-in experiment. |
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| 2020-11-24 17:49:00 |
Opinion |
The Political Class’s Hypocrisy Long Predates Covid-19 |
Cuomo’s Thanksgiving troubles remind me of an encounter years ago at Reagan National Airport. |
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| 2020-11-24 17:20:00 |
World |
U.S., Other Foreign Donors Pledge Billions in Aid to Afghanistan |
Kabul draws about $3 billion in pledges for 2021, depending on progress of peace talks with Taliban |
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| 2020-11-24 17:04:00 |
Risk & Compliance Journal |
JPMorgan Chase Unit to Pay $250 Million Penalty Over Poor Internal Controls |
Regulator cites bank’s weak risk-management practices and an insufficient framework for avoiding conflicts of interest |
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| 2020-11-24 16:50:00 |
Economy |
Upbeat Investors Look Past Covid-19, Related Woes |
Dow industrials close above 30000 for first time on hopes vaccines will set scene for economic recovery |
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| 2020-11-24 15:15:00 |
Life & Arts |
Are Some Wines Simply Impossible to Pair With Food? |
Our wine columnist took on some notoriously unpairable wines, attempting to find a happy match. With persistence and some professional advice, she made a few discoveries. |
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| 2020-11-24 15:14:00 |
Markets |
Accelerating Rally in Oil Prices Signals Optimism About Global Growth |
U.S. crude-oil hits highest level since early March following sixth gain in seven sessions |
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| 2020-11-24 12:29:00 |
Opinion |
Republicans Are Souring on Trump’s Antics |
Mitch McConnell should join colleagues urging the president to accept his loss. |
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| 2020-11-24 11:28:00 |
World |
India Bans More Chinese Apps as Part of Its Digital Campaign to Pressure Beijing |
Tensions continue to simmer between two countries following deadly border clash earlier this year |
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| 2020-11-24 10:32:00 |
Economy |
Consumer Confidence Dropped in November Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases |
Conference Board index falls to 96.1 this month as Americans’ outlook on the U.S. economy darkened |
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| 2020-11-24 09:53:00 |
Markets |
Covid Vaccine Hopes Send Record Funds to Emerging Markets |
Money managers look to life after Covid-19, betting on a big rebound in emerging economies |
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| 2020-11-24 09:10:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Home-Price Growth Accelerated in September |
Index of average home prices in major metropolitan areas rose 7% in year ended in the month |
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| 2020-11-24 08:13:00 |
Deals |
McCormick Buys Hot-Sauce Maker Cholula |
Seasonings company pays $800 million to private-equity firm L Catterton for the brand |
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| 2020-11-24 08:00:00 |
Real Estate |
U.K. Tax-Refund Repeal Is a New Headache for Retail Property Owners |
Business leaders worry that tourists will abandon London for other European shopping destinations |
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| 2020-11-24 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Why Boys Are More at Risk of Falling Behind During Remote School |
Distractions and lack of motivation while learning at home might be hurting boys more than girls—and researchers say that could widen the gender achievement gap |
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| 2020-11-24 07:30:00 |
CMO Today |
Salesforce Puts Money Into AppsFlyer |
The company, which says it is now valued at $2 billion, sells mobile analytics software that weighs the effectiveness of ad campaigns |
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| 2020-11-24 07:00:00 |
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New Energy Capital Sees Renewable-Energy Incentives Gaining Under Biden |
The solar power investor expects the new president to extend incentives for renewable energy sources |
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| 2020-11-24 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Love and Money, Teens and Family Spending Moves, Rental ‘Nesting Fever’ |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-11-24 05:30:00 |
Business |
Some Peloton Buyers Are Sick of Waiting |
Demand is straining company’s supply chain, causing monthslong waits and customer defections to Bowflex bikes and NordicTrack treadmills |
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| 2020-11-24 05:30:00 |
Real Estate |
Stock-Market Titans Amazon, Google and Facebook Are Also Driving Commercial Real Estate |
Tech’s soaring property demand has been mostly a boon for cities, although it has fueled some concerns over rising rents and gentrification |
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| 2020-11-24 05:30:00 |
Tech |
Best Tech Gifts 2020: Our Favorite Gadgets |
From smart steam ovens and self-lighting candles to the best phones, laptops and headphones to buy, it’s the WSJ Personal Tech team’s annual list of tested, recommended products |
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| 2020-11-24 05:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
Coronavirus Pandemic Helps Speed More CIOs Toward Business Operations Accountability |
Chief information officers working in large, traditional enterprises will effectively become, as Gartner calls it, “COO by proxy” |
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| 2020-11-23 19:30:00 |
Markets |
BlackRock to Buy Equity-Index Provider Aperio for $1 Billion |
The all-cash deal is a move to add more personalization to its offerings |
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| 2020-11-23 19:14:00 |
Business |
Apple Security Chief Offered iPads to Police as a Bribe for Gun Permits, Prosecutors Allege |
Thomas Moyer denies allegations that he agreed to give the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office 200 iPads in exchange for four concealed carry licenses for Apple employees |
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| 2020-11-23 18:15:00 |
Books |
‘Noble Volunteers’ Review: The Men Beneath the Red Coats |
Few caricatures from the American Revolution are as well-developed as that of the soldier who fought for Britain. |
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| 2020-11-23 16:54:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy |
U.S. Found Not Liable for Puerto Rico Bond Losses |
A Washington judge rules against bondholders seeking to hold Uncle Sam responsible for losses on a $3 billion bond |
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| 2020-11-23 16:00:00 |
Pro Bankruptcy Beyond Bankruptcy |
Regal Cinemas Owner Lands Financial Lifeline, Averting Bankruptcy |
Cineworld obtains a $450 million loan and other debt relief |
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| 2020-11-23 13:17:00 |
Tech |
Holiday Gift Ideas for Tech and Gear Fans—From Nintendo Collectibles to Smart Earbuds |
These under-$300 presents are clever and practical enough to be put to good use before the clock strikes midnight on 2020 |
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| 2020-11-23 12:11:00 |
World |
What’s in Israel’s Deal With Bahrain and the U.A.E.? |
Pact marks third time Israel has reached diplomatic agreement with regional neighbors |
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| 2020-11-23 11:48:00 |
Business |
Cargill’s CEO on Preventing Covid-19 Surge From Disrupting the Food Supply |
David MacLennan discusses boosting employee safety while maintaining meat production, and why food-industry workers deserve priority vaccine consideration |
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| 2020-11-23 11:34:00 |
Economy |
U.S. Economic Activity Picks Up on Postelection Lift, Vaccine Results |
Europe falters as new lockdowns hit services industry hard |
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| 2020-11-23 09:59:00 |
Business |
Google Plans Fiber-Optic Network to Connect Via Saudi Arabia and Israel for First Time |
New fiber-optic network would connect the historical enemies and open a new corridor for internet traffic |
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| 2020-11-23 09:17:00 |
Politics |
For Trump and GOP, Risks in Postelection Fight Rise |
Undermining the legitimacy of a system that has benefited Republicans could leave president remembered more as a sore loser than consequential |
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| 2020-11-23 06:02:00 |
Moneybeat Blog |
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Mortgages, Social Causes, Did America Tax Your Favorite Bordeaux? |
Curated news and analysis for wealth advisers and their clients from WSJ reporters and columnists |
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| 2020-11-23 05:30:00 |
CIO Journal |
DHL’s Warehouse Management Business Makes It Easier to Onboard Robots |
Hub built by Blue Yonder removes need for custom software configurations at each warehouse |
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| 2020-11-23 05:30:00 |
Markets |
Bitcoin Trades Again Near Record, Driven by New Group of Buyers |
Cryptocurrency attracts billionaires Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller plus momentum investors |
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| 2020-11-23 05:30:00 |
CFO Journal |
CFOs Adjust to Remote Due Diligence as Deal Making Soars |
Finance chiefs are reviewing company books, assets and facilities using virtual tours and digital collaboration platforms |
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| 2020-11-22 18:40:00 |
Real Estate |
CoStar to Buy Homesnap for $250 Million |
Purchase would mark the company’s first significant step into residential data |
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| 2020-11-22 16:38:00 |
Books |
‘Vision or Mirage’ Review: Finding the Key to the Kingdom |
With a nuanced policy, American officials can encourage reform in Saudi Arabia without supporting its authoritarian tendencies. |
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| 2020-11-22 15:00:00 |
Economy |
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, Layoffs, Consumer Spending |
Surveys in the U.S., Europe are expected to indicate service-sector slowdowns amid new coronavirus restrictions |
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| 2020-11-22 10:00:00 |
Economy |
A Covid-19 Vaccine Could Unleash Pent-Up Demand, Bringing Along Inflation |
A return to pre-pandemic lives may bring a surge in spending, some analysts say |
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| 2020-11-21 12:00:00 |
Tech |
Four Reasons the Stay-at-Home Economy Is Here to Stay |
Even after a Covid-19 vaccine, changes to how we shop, dine, work out and entertain ourselves are likely to endure |
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| 2020-11-21 09:00:00 |
Markets |
How to Survive Pandemic Money Fights |
Amid Covid-19 crisis, advisers say they are helping couples better navigate financial turbulence by running numbers |
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| 2020-11-21 08:00:00 |
U.S. Economy |
Student Loan Losses Seen Costing U.S. More Than $400 Billion |
Projected toxic debt approaches subprime-mortgage losses incurred by lenders during financial crisis |
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| 2020-11-20 19:27:00 |
Economy |
PPP Borrowers Are Asked to Justify Need for Loans Over $2 Million |
Trade groups say agency is seeking disclosures that weren’t required when loans were first made |
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| 2020-11-20 18:34:00 |
Markets |
Zurich Insurance in Talks to Acquire MetLife’s Car, Home Insurance Unit |
Deal would be conducted through Zurich’s Farmers Group unit and expand its U.S. business |
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| 2020-11-20 17:25:00 |
World |
U.S. Considers Moving Forces Out of Somalia |
Relocation of 700 troops would shift course in Africa in waning weeks of Trump administration; move would follow troop cuts in Iraq, Afghanistan |
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| 2020-11-20 16:16:00 |
Logistics Report |
Maritime Regulators to Investigate Container Shortage Impact on U.S. Exporters |
The Federal Maritime Commission will probe shipping lines that agricultural exporters say are holding back containers needed to reach foreign markets |
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| 2020-11-20 14:15:00 |
Business |
How to Set Career Goals and Plan Out Your Professional Future |
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| 2020-11-19 19:23:00 |
Economy |
Mnuchin Declines to Extend Several Fed Emergency Lending Programs |
Fed’s corporate credit, municipal lending and Main Street Lending programs won’t be renewed |
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| 2020-11-19 18:27:00 |
Business |
BuzzFeed to Acquire HuffPost in Stock Deal With Verizon Media |
New-media companies have been exploring mergers as they try to jump-start growth |
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| 2020-11-19 10:14:00 |
World |
Turkey Lifts Rates After Erdogan’s Endorsement of Austerity |
Rate rise comes soon after the president signaled a change in approach on economic policy |
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| 2020-11-17 16:12:00 |
Business |
How to Build a Career Path in 3 Steps |
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| 2020-11-17 11:48:00 |
Experts Blog |
The Importance of Writing an Ethical Will–for You and to Those You Love |
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| 2020-11-17 09:00:00 |
Tech |
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Review: The Laptop’s Biggest Leap in Years |
Goodbye, loud fan noise, warm palm rests and multiple daily rechargings. Apple’s new chip fundamentally changes its 13-inch laptops. |
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| 2020-11-17 08:00:00 |
Tech |
Twitter Launches New ‘Fleets’ Feature for Posts That Disappear in 24 Hours |
Social media company is seeking more engagement from new, less experienced users |
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| 2020-11-16 10:20:00 |
Politics |
The Year of the Woman Really, Finally Did Arrive in 2020 |
As voters, as candidates and as campaign leaders, women were—and now are—in the driver’s seat as never before |
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| 2020-11-16 07:26:00 |
Business |
Companies Tiptoeing Back to the Office Encounter Legal Minefield |
White-collar workplaces face liability threats and complex compliance issues that until recently applied more to industrial settings |
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| 2020-11-14 10:35:00 |
World |
Opioid Deaths in Canada Were Falling, Then Came Coronavirus |
Public-health officials had made progress in curbing the death toll from overdoses, but lockdowns hindered users’ access to clinics and overdose-prevention sites |
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| 2020-11-14 05:30:00 |
Markets |
It’s Open-Enrollment Season. Is an HSA Still Right for You? |
Here’s how to run the numbers between high-deductible plans with HSAs and conventional offerings |
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| 2020-11-13 17:58:00 |
CMO Today |
JetBlue Explores Fresh Marketing for a Post-Pandemic World |
Airline seeks ad agency to help it put travelers back in seats |
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| 2020-11-11 12:18:00 |
Economy |
Biden, Beware: The Nationalist Moment Hasn’t Passed |
How president-elect handles trade, immigration and climate could soothe or inflame the backlash against globalization |
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| 2020-11-11 11:19:00 |
Tech |
Social-Media Companies Took an Aggressive Stance During the Election. Will It Continue? |
Platforms like Twitter and Facebook, which worked to slow the spread of misinformation, increasingly labeled posts during 2020 race |
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| 2020-11-05 14:04:00 |
Economics Blog |
Parsing the Fed: How the November Statement Changed From September |
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| 2020-11-01 11:00:00 |
World |
Two Dead in Quebec City Stabbing Rampage |
Police arrest mid-20s man on suspicion of killing two, injuring five others |
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| 2020-10-21 12:45:00 |
Experts Blog |
The Case for Delaying Social Security–Even if You Think Benefits Will Be Cut |
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| 2020-10-21 12:45:00 |
Experts Blog |
The Case for Delaying Social Security–Even if You Think Benefits Will Be Cut |
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| 2020-05-26 16:36:00 |
Markets |
Should We Forgive All Federal Student-Loan Debt? |
A debate between a proponent who says the government should fix the debt crisis it created, and an opponent who says high repayments rates suggest the program is working for most |
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| 2020-05-26 16:36:00 |
Markets |
Should We Forgive All Federal Student-Loan Debt? |
A debate between a proponent who says the government should fix the debt crisis it created, and an opponent who says high repayments rates suggest the program is working for most |
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| 2020-02-17 10:00:00 |
Markets |
People Don’t Save Enough for Emergencies, but There Are Ways to Fix That |
Small changes to company retirement plans can make a big difference |
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| 2020-02-17 10:00:00 |
Markets |
People Don’t Save Enough for Emergencies, but There Are Ways to Fix That |
Small changes to company retirement plans can make a big difference |
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| 2020-02-13 10:45:00 |
Markets |
When It Makes Sense to Review Your Will |
Estate plans should get a second look amid any significant financial changes in your life or changes in estate-tax law |
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| 2020-02-13 10:45:00 |
Markets |
When It Makes Sense to Review Your Will |
Estate plans should get a second look amid any significant financial changes in your life or changes in estate-tax law |
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